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I hope you are staying warm today and enjoying the weekend so far! Reminder that STEM night is Thursday at the K-1 campus from 6-8:30. I look forward to seeing you there! Since we are out of school Monday, there will not be Block on Friday and we will go to STEM. Thank you for returning the report card envelopes and I appreciate all of your support at home. I gave students some time to review math facts at home and this week we will be back to nightly homework. Students should also continue to read 15-20 minutes each night. If you have fairy tale books or versions of a fairy tale, those would be a great choice for homework since we are studying them in class. A book order will be coming home this week. I have several items in my cart to order, so orders are due January 29th. School reminders:
Content Updates: Math: 10 or 100 more/less, + and – 10 and 100 more or less Reading: Fractured Fairy Tales, Compare and Contrast two versions of the same story Writing: Opinion writing, letter writing Grammar: Shades of meaning- adjectives Phonics: consonant +le, el, al; Sight words: number words SS: MLK Jr., Jackie Robinson Important dates: January 24th: STEM Night at K-1 campus 6-8:30 28th: Dr. Szwec’s State of the School meeting Feb. 7 (A-L)-8th (M-Z) : Muffins with Mom at 2-5 campus February 10th: Daddy/Daughter Skate Date *Reminder that the Block schedule is on my blog Best, Heather Hodge Second Grade Teacher King Springs Elementary https://mshodge4thkse.weebly.com/ Amazon wish list: http://a.co/cUXNAJr
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Although the weather has been gloomy, I’ve enjoyed a weekend inside relaxing with Wyatt. I hope you were able to find some rest as well. I am encouraging all students to be reading for the Six Flags reading log due on February 2nd. I did not assign formal reading homework last week and am not going to this week so that students can use their time to read towards the 6 hours. Please let me know if you need another copy. Report cards were sent home Friday. Please return the envelope to me this week. Your children are working hard and I encourage them to do so as we finish the last half of second grade. It is very important that your child is fluent in addition and subtraction facts. If you aren’t sure whether or not they are, ask them some facts and see if they can tell you quickly without counting on their fingers. The 100th day is Thursday. While we don’t celebrate in the larger way that K-1 does, I still want to put some fun things into this day. If your child has an interest in collecting 100 things to display, draw, write, etc., I will put those in the room. Or if anyone is interested in sending in a special snack that day, we will enjoy that. I have some fun 100 things to think about ourselves activities and some fun math things. KSE is looking forward to having Lesa Cline Ransom come visit for our Author Visit on February 15th. We are not able to sell books per CCSD; however, if you are interested in buying a book of hers before the visit, she will be happy to sign them while she is here! Content updates: Math: Adding and subtracting up to 1000 Reading: Fables- identifying the moral/lesson, recounting a fable Phonics: o^ sound made by aw, a, o, au; last week of sight words Writing: Opinion writing, letter writing Science: Environmental Changes (homework coming home again Monday) Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr. Important dates: January 14th: Students taking the Math Inventory (I will send home reports following) 15th: Wellstar Temper Tamers 17th 100th day!, Spirit Night at Sparkles 24th: STEM Night at K-1 campus 6-8:30 28th: Dr. Szwec’s State of the School meeting Feb. 7 (A-L)-8th : Muffins with Mom at 2-5 campus February 10th: Daddy/Daughter Skate Date *Reminder that the Block schedule is on my blog Happy New Year!
I hope that everyone enjoyed the break! I had a great time with family and Wyatt and now I am looking forward to seeing the children tomorrow. We will be working on our Science Fair project this week. I welcome any parents that would like to help with the experiment or board presentation. We will complete the experiment Tuesday between 11:30-12:00 since we don’t have a mystery reader. Please let me know if you want to join. ~Please see details below if your child is completing an individual science fair project. Content updates: Math: greater than, less than, and adding 3 and 4 digit numbers *You will see this larger addition come home for homework beginning Monday. If you child needs extra help using the strategies from class, feel free to send me a note or have them wait until mid-week to begin the addition homework Writing: Opinion writing Reading: Central message or lesson in fables and folktales Grammar: adjectives, commas in a greeting and closing of a letter Science: Environmental changes (every Monday during the quarter) Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr. Important dates coming up: January 11th: report cards go home, Rise Up meets 12th: Science Fair- see below for information 14th: Technology Safety Workshop 6:30pm 15th: Wellstar visit- Temper Tamers 21st: No School 24th: STEM Night at K-1 campus Best, Heather Hodge Second Grade Teacher King Springs Elementary https://mshodge4thkse.weebly.com/ Most of you read my news via email, but I wanted to bring it back here as well.
Good evening, Please remember to write all information on the outside of the money envelope- your child’s name, my name, and field trip name/information so that they money gets counted towards the right student. Checks for Chick-fil-a can be made out to KSE. Calendar and content updates are at the bottom of this email. We are still seeing a LOT of kids coming to school sick and kids who are carrying medications in their book bags. More information about illness at the end of this email Aimee Benefield, BSN, RN School Nurse King Springs (2-5 Campus) (678) 842-6944 x024 From Mrs. Hatcher: As the holidays approach, many of us may be considering technology purchases. Over the next few weeks, I am going to send a link or two that you might find helpful! The scary truth about too much screen time: https://www.yourmodernfamily.com/scary-truth-whats-hurting-kids/?fbclid=IwAR27cs41lisugokicwDaDp7t8RBfTQVYqEjQ9dMUQLP88cCOAnfz36QPviQ In case you missed last week: Does your child love fortnite?? Then this article is for you!!! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-protect-your-kid-from-fortnite-scams This is a great site to bookmark- you can read about everything from apps to new movie releases: https://www.commonsensemedia.org Important dates coming up: December 4th- Skype session with Denali’s Education Team 7th- Safety Village field trip forms due 11th- Safety Village comes for pre-visit 14th- STEM day 18th- Safety Village field trip 19th- Germ Quest health visit 20th- Holiday Party/Early Release 21st- Sing-a-long/Early Release Content: Reading: Asking and Answering Questions in Paired Passages Phonics: oy, oi Writing: informational drafting and publishing on animal research Grammar: root words, suffixes, prefixes Math: measurement and word problems Science: Force and Motion Best, Heather Hodge Second Grade Teacher King Springs Elementary https://mshodge4thkse.weebly.com Hello parents! As flu season approaches, we need your help to make sure we keep our kiddos healthy and safe. Here are some important reminders regarding medication procedures and guidelines for staying home/coming to school: Medication must be brought to the front office or school clinic by the parent/guardian except as otherwise permitted. An “Authorization to Give Medication” Form JGCD-2 must be completed and filed with the School Clinic. Medications must be in original containers with label. The link to the form can be found here http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/studentsupport/schoolhealth/medicine.aspx . Even cough drops are considered medication and must be administered by district guidelines. FAQs and answers can be found here. http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/studentsupport/schoolhealth/docs/GeneralClinicInfo/SHS_FAQs.pdf Happy Friday!
We had a fun day today while mixing in great learning. Next week, I am going to do a Fall Fun day on Friday. I apologize that it is only a week’s notice, but our schedule has changed several times over the last couple of weeks so I keep pushing this day. The sign-up sheet is below and I appreciate any help that I receive. I am also looking for a couple of parents to help me with creating something special for our Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday. If you are able to help out with the kids or laminating, let me know. (The laminating can even be done at K-1 since it seems more reliable). Looking for Monday/Tuesday and I can always work it into my small groups if needed. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CACA923A2FD0-cranberry Weekly reminders: ~ Book order due November 15th. Class code: MDV28 ~ Thanksgiving lunch, Nov. 15th 10-48-11:28 *I invite you to join us beforehand at 10:30 for a short Thanksgiving play ~If you have not done so, please return the slip with the number of adults attending so the office and lunchroom can plan Content updates: Reading: continuing with Author’s Point Phonics: r controlled Grammar: possessive nouns Writing: Informational/How-to SS- Tomochichi/Mary Musgrove Have a great weekend and I appreciate your continued support! Happy Friday!
Book character dress-up day is Wednesday, Oct 31st. Students may bring $5 towards hurricane relief and dress up as a book character. Please make sure that your put your child’s name, student #, my name, and “Book Character” on the envelope. You can turn in money any day and on the 31st. We go to the library on Monday so please remind your child to pack their books if they want to return them or renew them. I will be running a half marathon in California this weekend and out Monday and Tuesday. I have left detailed plans and some relaxing Fall activities, as well, since I know the children will begin getting revved up for Halloween. Please remind your child to be on their best behavior for the sub. On Tuesday, we will be having a visit from the DEA. This was a great experience last year and we are looking forward to it again this year! We have enough paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls! Thank you for sending those in. Content updates: Math: adding numbers within 100 using various strategies Reading: making connections when reading Phonics: r controlled o: -or (born) Grammar: reflexive pronouns Writing: How-to/Informational writing SS: Mary Musgroves and Oglethorpe I hope that everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather! Conferences begin tomorrow. Please take a minute to note your day and time. Each conference is 20 minutes. This time always goes by quickly so if you have things to discuss that we don’t get to, please email me. Please don’t be offended if I end our time because I want to give each family their designated conference time. I look forward to meeting with all of you.
Conference week is also an early release schedule. School dismisses at 12:20 so please plan transportation accordingly and send in a note if there is a change for the day. Clubs will not run this week. Our “lunch” time this week is at 9:38. Please join us on October 23rd at 5:30 for second grade math night. Come learn about math strategies in second grade and see what your child is learning, or how they will learn during the year. Content updates: Math: add and subtract 2-digit numbers within 100 Reading: poetry Grammar: pronouns Writing: friendly letters, writing to soldiers for Thanksgiving (Bert show BIG THANK YOU) SS: GA Creek and Cherokee cultures October events: 15-19th: Conference Week/early dismissal 23rd: Second grade Math Night 22-26th: Red Ribbon Week 30th: DEA visit KSE Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22 – 26, 2018 “Life is Your Journey, Travel Drug Free” Monday –“Life is Your Journey, Travel Drug Free” Participation: Wear as much red as possible Tuesday – “I have better things to do than drugs.” Participation: Wear “what they do” such as a scout uniform, their team jersey, club shirt/mascot, musical note on shirt, etc. Wednesday – “Put a cap on drugs.” Participation: Crazy hat or crazy hair day Thursday – “Drugs are ridiculous.” Participation: Wear mis-matched or ridiculous outfits Friday – “Heroes are Drug Free.” Participation: Dress as a hero I hope everyone had an awesome Fall Break. I enjoyed a fun trip to LEGOLAND in Florida with Wyatt for a few days. I hope your family enjoyed some time together as well!
We are beginning our unit on Money. I have some coins in my classroom for students to share as we work through our lessons. However, your child may like to bring in a Ziploc bag of 1 penny, nickel, dime, and quarter to reference and keep in their toolbox throughout the week. Reminders: ~I need two volunteers for our in school field trip on October 10th. Please let me know if you are interested. ~Don’t forget to sign up for Mystery Reader https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4caca923a2fd0-mystery ~Conference times come home tomorrow. ~send in toilet paper and paper towel rolls for Oct STEM day -please clean out your child’s folder each day. I told the children that they should be giving you their folder every day when they see you. Content: Math: word problems, addition/subtraction up to 20 Reading: context clues and character challenges/responses Writing: publishing narrative Grammar: plural nouns Science: Matter Here is my Amazon wish list that I’ve never given you. http://a.co/7IaVYdI I hope that you had a great weekend and enjoyed the breeze today! One week until Fall Break!
Reminders: ~For STEM day on October 12th, we will need toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Please begin sending in any time. ~Fall break: September 24-28th ~Fall Festival: October 7th Content updates: Reading: character response to major events and challenges Math: word problem strategies, addition strategies Writing: writing to publish our narrative Science: Matter Grammar: plural nouns- regular and irregular Phonics: long o digraph: oa, ow, oe |
Block ScheduleJanuary Important Dates
January 11th: report cards go home, Rise Up meets 12th: Science Fair- see below for information 14th: Technology Safety Workshop 6:30pm 15th: Wellstar visit- Temper Tamers 21st: No School 24th: STEM Night at K-1 campus Archives
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