October 12-15

Hello Grade 2/3 Families,

This week was a short week but we got lots accomplished!

We have been talking about texture in art class. We made texture rubbing pictures and we are collecting objects to make a texture collage. Please send your items by Monday.

After reading a few stories this week, a class discussion occurred. We talked about people who are less fortunate than we are and how we could help them. The students were thinking of ways to raise money and donate it to some less fortunate people at Christmas time. You can help by discussing ways your child can raise money at home. Some suggested doing extra chores at home or having a readathon. We talked about how kids can make a difference to help people, not just adults!

I have been busy reading with all of the kids. I am learning a lot about what type of reader your child is and what goals he/she needs to work on in reading.

We have our new PWIM picture up. Ask your child what his/her word is. We will be working on titles and paragraphs next week. In writing we also talked about making a plan. The kids worked hard in their planning books making lists about their likes/dislikes, things that scared them/things that didn't scare them, and things they are good at/things they are not good at. Now we need to use these ideas to help with our writing.

In grade 2 math we have been working on counting by 1's, 5's and 10's using coins. We have also been working on ordinal numbers.

Next week we will be singing at our Education Week Assembly and you are invited to join us! We will be heading to the gym right after recess (2:15).

Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck