Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class: Day 2 Monday May 6

Monday, May 6, 2019

Day 2 Monday May 6

Please make sure students are at school by 8:50 tomorrow morning. Girls are to wear any dress they would like and a flower head band if they have it. Boys please wear dress pants, dress shirt, and a bow tie if they have one.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Arts Night is quickly approaching and we are very exited to showcase all of our hard work! We would like to formally invite you, your family, and friends to the JK-2 Hollywood Land Performance! Everyone is welcome to attend both performances of 12:00pm and 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 7th.

Please note some important information regarding the evening:

- As parking is limited at the dome, a shuttle bus for all parents will be available beginning at 6:00pm from SJA to the dome and then from the dome back at the end of the performance.
-Students need to be in their classroom by 6:00pm sharp, ready for their performance (costumes, props etc.)
- There is no food or drinks allowed in the dome, but bottles of water and dates will be provided for the end of the performance.

- At the end of the performance students can be picked up in their classrooms at SJA. Due to safety concerns studentscannot be picked up at the dome.

We ask that all parents PLEASE enjoy their night and stay until the very end as there is a finale that students are to be present for.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening with you! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com or omanning@stjudesacademy.com

Math:
Today we started a new unit. We started multiplying and writing addition sentences. We went through an example as a class. Students were reminded that the first number in the multiplication sentence is always going to be the number of groups they have and the second number is the number of objects that are in each group.

Language:
Students started working in their workbooks pg. 121-124. Please complete the rest at home before Friday.

This week is review week for the spelling test. Please have students choose their 8 words that they will use in a paragraph on Friday.

We also started our new novel study. Today we read the first chapter and tomorrow we will answer the comprehension questions.

Action

WHAT IS ACTION?

Many people think that Action is easy to define. It is something you do, right? But Action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world?

If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop.

Taking action can happen at any age. It’s all about how we as parents, educators, and the community, support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents!

If your child performs action at home please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know and they will be placed on our action wall of fame!

Lunch Menu

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

side of rice

side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

veggies and dip

crackers and cheese

cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

healthy choice cookie (Halal)

Units of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organize Ourselves

Title: All for One, One for All

Central Idea: A community is impacted by the involvement of its members.

Lines of inquiry:

· Rights and responsibilities within a society

· The process of decision-making

· Understanding and meeting the needs of the community

Key Concepts

· function

· responsibility

Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are

Title: Everyone Has a Story

Central Idea:Migration is a response to human circumstances and challenges.

Lines of inquiry:

· Migration methods then and now

· Reasons people choose to immigrate

· Effects on people after they immigrate

Key Concepts

· change

· causation

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Title: Let's Celebrate

Central Idea:Families around the world recognize cultural events through celebrations and traditions.

Lines of inquiry:

· How celebrations are related to culture, tradition and history

· Celebrations and traditions within cultures around the world

· The importance of the celebration to its culture

Key Concepts

· perspective

· connection

Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time

Title: Super Simple Machines

Central Idea:Simple machines have helped shaped the world.

Lines of inquiry:

· The social evolution of simple machines

· Simple machines and movement within societies past and present

· How humans have used simple machines in the environment

Key Concepts

· form

· function

Transdisciplinary Theme: How the world works

Title: Build it!

Central Idea:The properties of construction materials influence the design of buildings and structures.

Lines of inquiry:

· The materials used and their properties when constructing buildings and structures

· Investigating the construction of structures and buildings

· How to make different strong, stable and weight bearing structures

Key Concepts

· change

· connection

Transdisciplinary theme: Sharing the Planet:

Title: Protect our Planet!

Central Idea:A sustainable environment requires a balance between all living things

Lines of Inquiry:

· Relationship between animals and humans

· Animals at risk, endangered and extinct

· Personal choices that can help sustain the environment

Key Concepts

· responsibility

· causation

Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class

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Day 2 Monday May 6

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