Sorry about the confusion! We are now going to the Galt Museum on Wednesday Septmeber 29th instead of the 30th. The bus will be leaving the school at 9:00am, and we will be back by 11:15.
If you wish to attend, please email me and let me know as parents are more than welcome to join us on the bus!! Students will have regular lunch hours and therefore will not need to stay in the class for lunch.
Thank you!
Anna Tsentouros
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Last week of September already!?
Hello families of 2E!
I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Things have been busy over here in Room 10 and they're only going to get busier!
We had our first spelling test on Friday and I'm so proud to say that the ENTIRE CLASS did very well! 10 new spelling words will go home on Monday, along with their new homework that is due on Thursday. On Tuesday, please make sure to check agendas for the 5 new sight words. You'll notice that the homework program doesn't include the 5 sight words in the activities. It is up to you to practise the 5 sight works every week with your 2E'r. Whether it's making flashcards, sentence writing, or oral repitition- whatever works for your child!
Homework is marked and sent home on Friday, that includes the mark they got on their spelling test. I've written their mark out of 10 for their spelling words, and a mark out of 5 for their sight words. That way, you know which group of words they're struggling with. If you'd like to know specifically which words they are getting incorret, I can email you that as well.
We are almost finished with our reading comprehension tests to see exactly what level each student is on, and when that is finished HOME READING will be sent home. Every second week, students will bring home their journals to share a letter with you that they have written. Please make sure you write back to your Grade 2er, and that the journal gets returned to school the next day. The students absolutely love writing to people at home as it's like giving parents homework! Thank you for your help here!
Thank you to those parents who have signed up for Class Party Snacks! There are still a few spots left, so if you can't make it in ask your Grade 2er to sign you up for something and we'll make sure a note goes home.
We're gearing up for our field trip this THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH to the Galt! Remember, students will be eating lunch in the class that day as we leave promptly at 1230. Please make sure they have a lunch packed and we will notifiy blast for those enrolled at lunch time.
Thanks for checking the blog!
-Anna Tsentouros
IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES!
September 27th- Star Student Carter!!
*NEW* September 29th- Galt Museum field trip at 9:00
October 1st- Magazine Fundraiser Assembly
October 4th- Star Student Jaydon!!
October 5th- Spirit Assembly at 8:30am
October 6th- Scholastic Book Orders due
October 11th- Happy Thanksgiving! No School!
October 14th-15th- Scholastic Book Fair
October 15th- Galt Gardens Field Trip approx. 9am
October 18th- Star Student Ava!!
October 19th- Spirit Assembly at 12:45
October 20th- Hot lunch
October 21st-22nd- PD Day No School!
October 25th- Star Student Camryn!!
October 26th- Picture Retakes
October 29th- Halloween Parade/ Halloween Party
I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Things have been busy over here in Room 10 and they're only going to get busier!
We had our first spelling test on Friday and I'm so proud to say that the ENTIRE CLASS did very well! 10 new spelling words will go home on Monday, along with their new homework that is due on Thursday. On Tuesday, please make sure to check agendas for the 5 new sight words. You'll notice that the homework program doesn't include the 5 sight words in the activities. It is up to you to practise the 5 sight works every week with your 2E'r. Whether it's making flashcards, sentence writing, or oral repitition- whatever works for your child!
Homework is marked and sent home on Friday, that includes the mark they got on their spelling test. I've written their mark out of 10 for their spelling words, and a mark out of 5 for their sight words. That way, you know which group of words they're struggling with. If you'd like to know specifically which words they are getting incorret, I can email you that as well.
We are almost finished with our reading comprehension tests to see exactly what level each student is on, and when that is finished HOME READING will be sent home. Every second week, students will bring home their journals to share a letter with you that they have written. Please make sure you write back to your Grade 2er, and that the journal gets returned to school the next day. The students absolutely love writing to people at home as it's like giving parents homework! Thank you for your help here!
Thank you to those parents who have signed up for Class Party Snacks! There are still a few spots left, so if you can't make it in ask your Grade 2er to sign you up for something and we'll make sure a note goes home.
We're gearing up for our field trip this THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH to the Galt! Remember, students will be eating lunch in the class that day as we leave promptly at 1230. Please make sure they have a lunch packed and we will notifiy blast for those enrolled at lunch time.
Thanks for checking the blog!
-Anna Tsentouros
IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES!
September 27th- Star Student Carter!!
*NEW* September 29th- Galt Museum field trip at 9:00
October 1st- Magazine Fundraiser Assembly
October 4th- Star Student Jaydon!!
October 5th- Spirit Assembly at 8:30am
October 6th- Scholastic Book Orders due
October 11th- Happy Thanksgiving! No School!
October 14th-15th- Scholastic Book Fair
October 15th- Galt Gardens Field Trip approx. 9am
October 18th- Star Student Ava!!
October 19th- Spirit Assembly at 12:45
October 20th- Hot lunch
October 21st-22nd- PD Day No School!
October 25th- Star Student Camryn!!
October 26th- Picture Retakes
October 29th- Halloween Parade/ Halloween Party
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
...and even MORE things to remember!
Hello!
I've emailed a few parents who have checked off that they would like to be Field Trip helpers, as we have two field trips coming up, but I thought I'd post the information just in case anyone else is able to attend. Here is some information:
I've emailed a few parents who have checked off that they would like to be Field Trip helpers, as we have two field trips coming up, but I thought I'd post the information just in case anyone else is able to attend. Here is some information:
For both of these field trips, we will be taking a bus so volunteer drivers are not needed. You are welcome to meet us at the school and catch the bus with us, or meet us at the locations as well. If you have younger siblings they may come along for the trip, however, regulations state that they are not allowed on the bus (seems silly, I know)so if you’re bringing a little one, you can just meet us at the locations.
1) Thursday September 30th @ the Galt Museum. The bus departs from MMH @12:30, and returns around 2-:230. Students will be bringing a lunch to school that day, eating in our classroom, and then we will leave at 12:30 sharp.
2) Friday October 15th. The times are still not confirmed, but it will most likely be somewhere between 9:00- 11:00. This field trip weather pending because it is outside, as we will be getting a tour of the Galt Gardens with a history lesson about Lethbridge.
Both of these trips correspond with our social curriculum, in particular, “A Community in the Past”.
Please respond via email if you’re interested in coming to one/ both of these trips! THANK YOU to those parents who have already responded!
I will be contacting those parents who offered to be Home Reading Helpers later this week to set a schedule, but we are still short helpers for Tuesday, and Wednesday. This is a 30 minute commitment, that can be done at almost any time of the day. You would be sitting with students and reading with each one, along with helping them exchange their home reading book. If you are interested in helping out please contact me asap!
During September, teachers at MMH usually try and contact the parents at least once to quickly discuss how things are going/ how their student has been settling in their new grade. I'm looking forward to briefly speaking with you all, as I've been getting to know your little ones. We have LOTS of personality in Grade 2E and I just know this is a fantastic start to a new year.
Thank you very much!!
Anna Tsentouros
Monday, September 20, 2010
Things to Remember!
Hi everyone!
I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend! The students in Grade 2E have been busy getting down to business, and we have lots of exciting things coming up!
Please check out the MATH CHALLENGE QUESTION on the side. Students are to write their answer on a peice of paper, and bring them into me before Friday. You'll notice in today's agenda that their first SPELLING HOMEWORK has come home, and that there is a yellow sheet regarding Highlights Magazine subscription.
This is an excellent resource to have at home for learning, and although some of the language can be a bit advanced for Grade 2, it's still got some fun activities for our 2Eers, and can be something you can read with your student.
If you are not going to be purchasing a Highlights subscription, please check off NO and put your SIGNATURE, as the more responses we recieve, the more prizes our class can qualify for!
The last thing I'd like to mention is that our Classroom Party List is posted on the outside of our door, and I'd like to ask that each family sign up for at least two items. Usually this is done at Meet the Teacher BBQ, so if you're unable to make it in, you could always ask your Grade 2er to sign you up for something, and I can make sure that a note goes home in the Agenda letting you know what you are to bring!
Don't worry, it's all easy stuff!!! You won't be stuck with bringing homemade sushi or cheese fondue!!
Thanks and have a great week!
-Miss Tsentouros
I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend! The students in Grade 2E have been busy getting down to business, and we have lots of exciting things coming up!
Please check out the MATH CHALLENGE QUESTION on the side. Students are to write their answer on a peice of paper, and bring them into me before Friday. You'll notice in today's agenda that their first SPELLING HOMEWORK has come home, and that there is a yellow sheet regarding Highlights Magazine subscription.
This is an excellent resource to have at home for learning, and although some of the language can be a bit advanced for Grade 2, it's still got some fun activities for our 2Eers, and can be something you can read with your student.
If you are not going to be purchasing a Highlights subscription, please check off NO and put your SIGNATURE, as the more responses we recieve, the more prizes our class can qualify for!
The last thing I'd like to mention is that our Classroom Party List is posted on the outside of our door, and I'd like to ask that each family sign up for at least two items. Usually this is done at Meet the Teacher BBQ, so if you're unable to make it in, you could always ask your Grade 2er to sign you up for something, and I can make sure that a note goes home in the Agenda letting you know what you are to bring!
Don't worry, it's all easy stuff!!! You won't be stuck with bringing homemade sushi or cheese fondue!!
Thanks and have a great week!
-Miss Tsentouros
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hello and welcome to our Classroom Blog!
It is my hope that this will be an interactive space where families can check out the happenings in Grade 2E. Here you will find important events, due dates and different celebrations of learning.
Initial topics of study for the start of Grade 2!
Language Arts:
In Language Arts, we will be starting off with a mini poetry unit, some reading comprehension, and kicking off our spelling program. 10 Spelling words will come home along with Spelling Homework every MONDAY. On TUESDAY, 5 sight words will come home (written in the agenda) and students are responsible for these 15 words each week. Homework is due back on THURSDAYS, and then the students will be tested on FRIDAYS.
Home reading will also start in the next few weeks, and it is my intention to have a different parent volunteer in Monday - Thursday to exchange home reading. This takes approx. 20-30 minutes, where volunteers are required to sit with students, listen to them read, and help them exchnage a book for the next night. We will be using a program called Reading A-Z.
Social:
In Social, we will be starting with a unit about Mapping, and students will learn all about different mapping skills and Canadian symbols.
Science:
In Science, we will be putting our brains to work with our Exploring Liquids unit! Stay tuned for updates and photos from different experiments we will conduct in class!
Math: Continuing with the Math unit regarding Data Analysis, students will be challenged to collect and organize data about themselves, and develp ways to present data to others. Check out the first CHALLENGE QUESTION about sorting on the side of this blog! CHALLENGE QUESTIONS will be posted here, and students have 1 week to get their answersin for a chance to win stickers for their sticker book!
Music: Music classes take place Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Miss. Nevels will be teaching the music this year.
Computers: Half hour periods on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Art: Art is on Tuesdays!
Library Book Exchange:
On Thursday we will go to the library to exchange our books. I encourage the children to take library materials home to share. We send reminders home in the agenda to help remember when they are due
Gym:
Formal gym classes take place from Monday to Thursday, with a combined Gym period on Friday. For all gym classes, children need to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes which will not mark the gym floor. These shoes need to be left at school and will be used as indoor shoes when the weather is muddy or wet.
Health: Safety and self esteem - many of our initial language arts and health activities will encourage children to share ideas, cooperate with each other and feel good about themselves. Please see the yellow newsletter sent home on Wednesday, September 15th regarding the Star Student schedule, as students really look forward to when their special week arrives!
If you have any questions about our program, your child’s schedule or progress, please feel free to contact me at school (381-2211) or via email at anna.tsentouros@lethsd.ab.ca.
Here are some dates to mark in your calendars for the month of September:
September 14th- 8:30- Spirit Assembly, wear Blue and Gold!
September 16th- Terry Fox Walk (830- 11:00 approx) and Terry Fox Marathon
*NOTE the Walk to Nic Sheran has been postponed to Friday
*the Marathon will continue rain or shine!
September 16th- Library Day for Grade 2E
September 17th - 5 Things About Me paper bag activity!
September 23rd - Picture Day!
On Monday, a number of forms were sent home with the students such as volunteer request forms, class phone list, transportation, etc. Please make sure that the appropriate forms get filled out and sent back to school as soon as possible, as this will help with planning for future events.
Also, we have a CLASS PARTY SNACK SIGN UP list outside our door. Please stop by sometime and sign up for something to bring for our class parties- they cannot happen without your support!
Thanks once again for such a great start to what I'm sure will be a FABULOUS YEAR in Grade 2E!
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