NEWSLETTER MAY 14 - 18, 2012

NEWSLETTER MAY 14 - 18, 2012

Dear Parents,

Here's what's going on this week:

SPELLING: Compound Words.

MATH:  We finish off our unit of Measurement and begin to study Probability.  Students will predict the outcomes of simple experiments and record and analyze data collected from performing an experiment.

R/W: Tomorrow is our Author's Share Chair Day!  Students will be sharing their mystery stories tomorrow by reading them aloud to their classmates.  Please have them come dressed as detectives to share their published mysteries!

READ ALOUD:  Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

SCIENCE: After a wonderful introduction to Butterflies last week, the students will begin to learn about the Life Cycle of Butterflies, identify the Body Parts of a Caterpillar and Butterfly, and learn about their special diets.  

DOL (Daily Oral Language): Self correct sentences.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

MAP TESTING – MAP testing continues this week.  You can practice the various MAP skills by asking your child to play the online MAP reading games.  They can be found under the "Links" heading at the end of this newsletter.

SCHEDULE
Thursday 17th:  READING
2nd A (10:05 - 11:20)
2nd B (8:30 - 9:45) 

Friday18th: LANGUAGE USAGE
2nd A (11:40 - 12:55)
2nd B (1:15 - 2:40)  


ANGELINA's BIRTHDAY PARTY – On Monday, May 14th, 2012, Angelina will be inviting all second grade to pizza, drinks and a cake to celebrate her birthday.  On this day, students should bring no lunch.  

FRANCESCA's FAREWELL PARTY – On Friday, May 18th, 2012, Francesca will be inviting all second grade to pizza, drinks and cupcakes.  This will be a Farewell party for Francesca as she's leaving Honduras on Saturday.  On that day, students should bring no lunch.  

GENERAL ASSEMBLY – The General Assembly of parents has been postponed to Thursday, May 17, 2012.  The summons will be sent electronically and by hard copy to all parents.  We need a quorum of 33% of our parents in order to have a legal meeting.  During the meeting, members will vote on the budget and calendar for next year, as well as electing Board members for the next two years.  We hope to see you there!    

ENROLLMENT DRIVE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! –The Enrollment Drive has begun again!  Information was emailed to all parents last Friday and more will be explained at the General Assembly on May 17.  

DISCOVERY ZONE SUMMER CAMP – Our school's Summer Camp this year will run from June 9 to June 29.      

LINKS
MAP Reading
BBC.co.uk
Giggle Poetry- funny poetry for children
MAP Math
IXL-various math skills activities
Fun Brain- various math games
National Geographics for Kids
Science Kids 

Have a nice week! 
Mrs. Elena & Ms. Muriel