Hello Grade 2/3 Families,
The kids did an amazing job singing at the Education Week assembly! They made some really nice posters about "Valuing Diversity". They are displayed in the hall outside of our classroom.
Next week we will be having a CREATE artist come in to teach us some dance. She will be visiting us once a week for the next three weeks. She will be here on Tuesday so make sure to ask your child to tell you about it.
Friday will be orange and black day. We will also be having a dance in the gym with a canteen. Check the school website next week for more info.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Sanchuck
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
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
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
Friday, October 8, 2010
October 4-8
We had another great week in our classroom. It was a short week for me since I was sick on Tuesday and Friday was a PD Day.
Just a few quick things to let you know:
- We will be performing a song at our Education Week assembly. You are more then welcome to attend. The assembly will be at 2:15ish and we are going to be the first ones performing.
- We have starting logging minutes for the Mayor's Reading Challenge. You can log minutes at home too!
I hope that you have a great long weekend with your families. I am thankful to have such a wonderful class this year.
Just a few quick things to let you know:
- We will be performing a song at our Education Week assembly. You are more then welcome to attend. The assembly will be at 2:15ish and we are going to be the first ones performing.
- We have starting logging minutes for the Mayor's Reading Challenge. You can log minutes at home too!
I hope that you have a great long weekend with your families. I am thankful to have such a wonderful class this year.
Friday, October 1, 2010
September 27 - October 1
This week we went on a fall walk and took some fabulous fall pictures. One of them will become our new PWIM picture! Stay tuned to see it! I haven't decided which one since they are all wonderful!
On Wednesday we had grade 2 math groups. Some students work with me and some go to the other grade 2 room. We have started Unit 2 which is called Numbers to 100. You can help your child by checking out the math connections link on my school home page.
On Thursday we watched a Terry Fox video and went on our Terry Fox walk. We had a great discussion about Terry Fox and the kids loved their tattoos and stickers. It was a beautiful day for the walk.
On Friday we celebrated Mr. MacKenzie's 83rd birthday with him at our first assembly of the year. The grade 3's also had their first math test of the year and they participated in a basketball clinic.
Next week we will try to finish writing our book about the school. I hope to have it published and ready for you to view at our three way conferences on November 26th. The kids have been busy researching different people and parts of the school. Ask your child who/what they are writing about.
Please email me at shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca if you have any feedback, suggestions or concerns. I would love to hear from you!
On Wednesday we had grade 2 math groups. Some students work with me and some go to the other grade 2 room. We have started Unit 2 which is called Numbers to 100. You can help your child by checking out the math connections link on my school home page.
On Thursday we watched a Terry Fox video and went on our Terry Fox walk. We had a great discussion about Terry Fox and the kids loved their tattoos and stickers. It was a beautiful day for the walk.
On Friday we celebrated Mr. MacKenzie's 83rd birthday with him at our first assembly of the year. The grade 3's also had their first math test of the year and they participated in a basketball clinic.
Next week we will try to finish writing our book about the school. I hope to have it published and ready for you to view at our three way conferences on November 26th. The kids have been busy researching different people and parts of the school. Ask your child who/what they are writing about.
Please email me at shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca if you have any feedback, suggestions or concerns. I would love to hear from you!
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 1 - September 24
Things in grade 2/3 are moving along quite nicely. We have established some very important routines and have gotten to know a bit about each other.
In math the grade 2's have finished their unit on Patterns. Ask them about their test scores. We had a test on the first day of school and a test at the end of our unit. The kids were all very excited to see their growth!
We are still building stamina with Daily 5. Our Read to Self is at 15 minutes, Read to Someone is at 15 minutes and Work on Writing is at 10 minutes. We are working on some comprehension strategies when reading. We are also working on conventions (capitals, periods, etc) in our writing.
I will try to update this blog every Friday so make sure you check in to see what is going on in our classroom.
Please write the word "NOODLES" in our child's agenda so that I know you have read this!!
Important dates to remember:
Sept 30: Terry Fox Run
Oct 1: Grade 3's Basketball Clinic
Oct 1: Book orders due.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Welcome Back!
Wow…the summer has flown by and a new school year is quickly approaching! I hope everyone enjoyed every minute of their vacation and is excited to welcome a new school year. I know that I am excited to meet each one of my new students and get to know each of their unique personalities.
Please check back to learn about we are doing in the classroom!
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck
Please check back to learn about we are doing in the classroom!
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck
Friday, June 18, 2010
June 18th
On Tuesday we walked over to the Sunrise library and got some books for our book boxes. We all signed up for the summer reading program! There are so many chances for your child to keep reading over the summer. They can read wherever they are... on a plane, in a car, at a cabin or even in a tent! Make sure to encourage your child to read as much as he/she can!
We have been busy wrapping up our math units on Measurement and Geometry.
Friday was Fun In The Sun day. The kids had a blast at the dance and many enjoyed the canteen.
Have a great summer!
We have been busy wrapping up our math units on Measurement and Geometry.
Friday was Fun In The Sun day. The kids had a blast at the dance and many enjoyed the canteen.
Have a great summer!
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