May 28 - 31

Last official academic week of school!

WOW - this is our last official school work week of 2nd grade.  Next week will be a blur of activities. I have copied the note I will be sending home below.  It is a basic outline of all the events for the final week.

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL - JUNE 3-7

Wow – can you believe it?  We are almost at the last week of 2^nd grade.  It has gone fast.  I am so proud of the improvements and growth the children have made this year.  I can only imagine what exciting things their futures hold.  The last week of school will be filled with chaotic events.  I wanted to brief you on the days times of these happenings.

Monday, June 3 – “Normal Day”  This will be a normal Monday at school.  The students may bring in a board game to share with friends at the end of the day. 

Tuesday, June 4^th – Field Day and Stone Soup dress rehearsal.  We will have a dress rehearsal in the morning before we begin our field day at 10:30 AM.  Mrs. Dunn will be in charge of donations for the snacks and lunch for this day.  She will be sending home a note concerning this.  Make certain students wear sun screen, have a hat and have an extra water bottle.  I will bring a cooler to school that day.  The food offered will be hot dogs.  If your child does not like hot dogs (Carolina Hot Dogs) – then please send in their regular food items that your child will enjoy.  If time permits we may watch a Magic School Bus toward the end of the day.

Wednesday, June 5^th – STONE SOUP production @ 10:00 AM in gymnasium   We will not have much more planned for the afternoon, so if you would like to check your child out after the production you may do so.

Thursday, June 6^th – Awards day/Report Cards @ 11:00 AM  Again, there will not be much planned after awards day, so if you would like to check your child out after the event, you may do so.

Friday, June 7^th – Last Day of School – ½ day.  All students will be counted whether or not they decide to come.  It is up to you!  BUT if Thursday is officially your last day, please make certain I know so I can wish the students a wonderful summer break.

If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail me and I will try to answer your questions.  scabascango@neusecharterschool.org

This week we will . . .

MATH:

I am sending home the summative math assessment for you to see.  Please note the areas in which your child may struggle.  Make a bit of an effort to keep your child current over the summer break.  xtramath.com is a great place to keep the math facts fresh.  Also, if your child is strong in his/her math facts (addition/subtraction), start working on multiplication.

This week we will begin working on multiplication facts of 10's, 5's, and 2's.

READING:

This week we will continue/finish reading the BOX CAR CHILDREN. I would like the students to make their own box car.  Each child will need a small cardboard box to paint.  A shoe box would work great.  Just cut the top off.  I have a few I can spare.  Send these boxes in by Wednesday.  If you have an extra that would be great!

SMALL GROUPS:

We will read a bag book, but there will not be any to take home or a test this week!  Also, we will squeeze in synonyms and antonyms.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

We will continue our unit on our Economy and Needs vs. Wants.

SCIENCE:

Our chicks have hatched.  So far 8 are here.  My boys have been enjoying them very much.  I will be bringing them in this week.  We have until Thursday to enjoy their presence before we must return them to their farmer friend.

Last note:

Friday afternoon we will be watching "RIO" along with Mrs. Frietas/Mrs. Hill's classes.  Bring a towel to sit on.