News and Notes from Grade Two
May 6, 2011
Theme: Fruits of the Spirit- Peace
Religion/Memory:
Stories- Cornelius
Peter in Prison
5/13/11-Quiz over Unit 8
For Tuesday, May 10th Study:
“I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism—but accepts men from every nation who fear Him.”
Acts 10:34,35
For Wednesday, May 11th Study:
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
For Thursday, May 12th Study:
Peace be yours. May the Lord be with you as we gather now and your whole life through,. . .
For Friday, May 13th Study:
Blessing and mercy and wholeness, too. May God’s peace be yours.” BOTB 183 v. 1 (Hymn of the month)
Language Arts:
Story-Cesar E. Chavez
Vocabulary words: treated, border, weakened, strike, union, boycott, crops, awarded
Skills: conjunctions, compound sentences, synonyms, antonyms, prefixes “dis, and un”, homophone review, recognizing adverbs
Story quiz on Friday, May 13th.
Word Wall-We’ll review all of the Word Wall (spelling) words we’ve worked on this year. The tests will be given on Thursday and Friday. There will be no language test on Friday.
Math- Topic 18-three digit addition and subtraction
Keep working on addition and subtraction facts with your student!
Science- Unit 11 test on Tuesday
Social Studies-
Please remember the unit 6 project I have assigned. The project requirements are as follows:
Make an advertisement poster that tells of a favorite product or a new invention you would like to sell.
Your poster should include: A title, an interesting name for the product or invention, a description of how it is used, what it is made of and why a consumer should buy it. You may want to think of a catchy jingle or slogan to help consumers remember this product. Include a drawing or magazine picture of the product. Make the poster bright and colorful. Work for neatness.
Poster is due on May 24th. The poster may be turned in prior to the 24th. Include your name and number on the back of the poster.
Don’t forget the FINE ARTS FAIR on Thursday, May 12
Program starts at 7:00 p.m.
Book Fair opens at 5:30 p.m.
(Please make sure your child is in the second grade room at 6:45 p.m.—wear second grade shirts as well. Thanks!!)
May God continue to bless you and your family with His love!!