Many Seconds in Second

Math: 

Until spring vacation, we will be working on subtraction strategies for solving two-digit problems. Also, small groups will meet to learn and practice telling time to the nearest minute.  Math homework is due every Friday.

Reading:

This past week be began Book Clubs!  This is an exciting time for the children.  They will be finding big ideas in their books while they read and flagging them with post-it notes.  Then, there will be time to share within your child’s book club their findings of new information. 

We will be having our Idita-Read celebration Tuesday, March 31. 

March is Reading month!  The green recording sheets are due on Monday.  If your child completes his/her reading and returns this paper he/she will receive a small prize. 

Writing:

We will begin our second round of ‘All About’ books.  Your child will be picking another topic they are experts at.  They will begin to develop a table of contents, then learn how to write different chapters within the book using non-fiction language and text features.

Bible:

We will continue to learn about the Easter story. This week will see how Jesus’ close friend betrayed him, while others denied him, and the rest ran away.  Everyone rejected and abandoned Jesus.  Through these circumstances God fulfilled his own purpose-for Jesus was not a victim.  He freely gave himself.  He steadfastly walked to the cross, remaining obedient to the Father!

Could you please have your child bring in a small/medium size basket for an Easter project. We will be retelling the Easter story using plastic eggs.  This basket is due Monday, March 16!!!

 Important Dates and Information:

Conference Sign up times:

(**Second grade students will be leading these conferences.  Please be sure to sign up for a time when your child can come WITH you to the conference.**)

Sign ups begin next Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 AM and will be open through Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 PM.

Conference Dates and Times are as follows:

Monday, March 30, 2015 --- 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 --- 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday, April 01, 2015 --- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Swimming starts Monday-Thursday this week (no Friday this week).  Your child will be at the pool from 9:35a.m-10:20a.m. Feel free to stop by and watch! Lessons will be at the Holland Aquatics Center.