St. Patrick's Day fun

     We had lots of fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day.  We completed a few science experiments.  The students made a rainbow out of skittles and we watched the molecules of Irish Spring soap expand by putting the soap into the microwave.

     Students completed lots of learning centers with an Irish theme.  We sorted math problems, arranged sentences, ordered numbers and counted coins.

     In reading, we have lots of different stories going at the same time.  Students have been completing short summaries after each chapter they read.  As a class, we finished reading Flat Stanley.  He had quite and exciting African adventure, although it didn't turn out how Stanley had hoped.

     Our class has also been exploring the Earth's natural resources and how important they are to us.   
   
     Math experts, that's what we are.  The children are ROCKING subtraction with regrouping.  If you notice your child is still struggling please practice a little at home.

     Report cards will be posted online today, be sure to check.  Conferences are next Tuesday.  Next Friday is Good Friday and will be no school.

Marching Ahead

     It's hard to believe we are in March.  Students have been reading, reading, reading!  We have lots of different books going at the same time.  Some students have been reading a Magic Tree House story, others have been reading about a boy named Stink or dinosaurs.  Everyone has been reading Flat Stanley.  Stanley is in Africa, looking for the flat skull that has been discovered.  He has already had quite a few adventures.  He almost got eaten by a lion and jumped out of an airplane without a parachute.

     In math, we have been practicing our subtraction facts, shapes and word problems.  Word problems are VERY tricky for second graders.  It's important to remind your student to think about what the question is ASKING. 

     I'm excited for next week.  I have some fun St. Patrick's Day themed science experiments for us to complete.  Yippee! 

     Be sure to check Monday's homework for the link to sign up for parent/teacher conferences.  They are at the end of March.