Updates and Reminders

There is a lot happening in our little classroom lately! Here are a few updates and reminders:

*The students have been busy in math! They have continued to work on measuring. They have also been learning about polygons. This can be a tricky concept for 2nd graders, so I encourage you to practice with them at home. Here are just a few tips:

TRI    3

QUAD    4

PENTA   5

HEX    6  (six)

OCTA   8

*Today is our last day of learning about magnets from Mrs. Bender. Our class will go to Miss Mikle to learn about light and heat next. The 2nd graders seem to really love switching groups for Science! 

*We have been learning about our learning styles! With the help of Mrs. Foley, we have learned about kineshethic, auditory and visual learning styles.  Yesterday in class, we created goal binders. We will be filling them with various "tests" about our learning styles and goals that we will work on. 

*2nd Quarter Report Cards will be coming out on Friday. Mr. Welnetz will send out an e-mail alert when they are ready for you to view. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's report card, please do not hesitate to contact me! 

*Students have been recently been tested with a new running record for reading. Based on these results, I will be able to form new reading groups. When your child comes home with a book, please make sure they re-read it with you for accuracy, confidence and comprehension skills. You will notice that longer books with more comprehension will be with your child for longer periods of time than shorter books.