Ms. Sullivan Notes

Welcome To Grade 2!

Notes

Posted: June 12, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Please return all library books on Tuesday June 13th.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week are doing sight words and reading.
  • Sign the sheet once they know all the words.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Students Appreciation Fun Day

  • This will take place on Wednesday June 21st for all K-8 students.
  • There will be different activities throughout the day.
  • Lunch of hotdogs and chips will be provided, or your child can bring their own lunch that day. The cafeteria will not be opened.

Field Trip

  • We had our Field Trip today!
  • The students had fun bowling! We even had a few strikes and spares!!
  • They enjoyed a delicious lunch at Dairy Queen too!
  • It was a great day!

Sports Day

  • The K-2 Sports Day will be on Tuesday June 20th.
  • A MEMO will go home on Tuesday June 13th with information about lunch and the day.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Posted: June 5, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good weekend!
  • We are into the month of June and our last month of school!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focus on /ight/ words. /igh/ says the vowel sound /i/.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Use the /ight/ words to fill in the missing word in each sentence. Use each of the words in the box and write a sentence for it. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on subtracting 2-digit numbers. The students have been using strategies that work best for them to help them subtract. Remember to show your work. How did you get the answer?
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

K-2 Musical

  • This will take place on Tuesday June 6th at 9:00AM in the Gym.

Student Appreciation Fun Day

  • This will take place on Wednesday June 14th for all K-8 students.
  • There will be different activities throughout the day.
  • Lunch of hotdogs and chips will be provided, or your child can bring their own lunch that day. The cafeteria will not be opened.

Field Trip

  • Our class will be going bowling and having lunch at Dairy Queen on Monday June 12th.
  • We will be going with Grade 1 Loggie and Grade 2/3Yake.
  • A green permission slip is going home today.
  • Please sign and return by Friday June 9th.
  • The total cost is $16/Student. The Student Council will pay half the cost, so students are asked to bring $8.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a fantastic week Grade 2!

Posted: May 29, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed the sunshine!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focus on /ow/ words.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Use the /ow/ words to fill in the missing word in each sentence. Use each of the words in the box and write a sentence for it. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on subtracting 2-digit numbers. The students have been using strategies that work best for them to help them subtract. Remember to show your work. How did you get the answer?
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Jump Rope For Heart

  • Pledges and money are due back on Monday May 29th.
  • Jump Day will be on Friday June 2nd.

Litter Less Lunch

  • Students are asked to bring a litter less lunch on Wednesday May 31st, as part of a project the Grade 5W class is working on.

Book Donation

  • If you have books, you are no longer using, the Grade 4/5D class is looking to collect books to donate to the community.
  • Please send them in by June 2nd.

K-2 Musical

  • This will take place on Tuesday June 6th at 9:00AM in the Gym.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a fabulous week Grade 2!

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun long weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focus on question words. Some of the words begin with /wh/.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Use each of the words in the box and write a question for it. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way. Questions end with a ?.
  • In Math we are working on adding 2-digit numbers. The students have been using strategies that work best for them to help them add. Remember to show your work. How did you get the answer? If we have too many ones, we can make another ten.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Jump Rope For Heart

  • If you would like your child to participate in this event, sign the orange permission slip that went home and return it to school.
  • We will send the fundraising information and envelope back to you.
  • Pledges and money are due back on Monday May 29th.
  • Jump Day will be on Friday June 2nd.

Middle School Entrepreneur Fair

  • This will take place on Friday May 26th.
  • Middle School students will be selling products that they made.
  • Students will be able to purchase the items.
  • A memo with the product list and prices will be going home this week.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a great week Grade 2!

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focus on /ed/ endings. When we add /ed/ to a word, we drop the /e/ and add /ed/.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Circle the word missing from each sentence. Read the sentence with the word in it. Does it make sense and sound right? Match the word with the correct /ed/ ending. Pick 2 words ending in /ed/ and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on adding 2-digit numbers. The students have been using strategies that work best for them to help them add. Remember to show your work. How did you get the answer?
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Victoria Day – No School

  • Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday May 22nd for the Victoria Day holiday.
  • Enjoy your long weekend!

Jump Rope For Heart

  • If you would like your child to participate in this event, sign the orange permission slip that went home and return it to school.
  • We will send the fundraising information and envelope back to you.
  • Pledges and money are due back on Monday May 29th.
  • Jump Day will be on Friday June 2nd.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Posted: May 8, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun long weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on contractions. We use a special mark called an apostrophe when we write words like I’m or it’s.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Write the contraction for the two words in each fish. Pick 2 contractions and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on increasing patterns and counting by 10s. We have started working on adding 2-digit numbers. The students have been using strategies that work best for them to help them add.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have an awesome week Grade 2!

 

Posted: May 1, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday and Tuesday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • As this is a short week, we will be doing sight words and reading.
  • We will be back to spelling words and regular homework next week.
  • Sight Words – Do you know all the words on the sheet? Can you say them quickly? Underline or highlight the ones you don’t know and keep working on them. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Book Fair

  • The Scholastic Book Fair is happening in the library from Monday May 1st – Wednesday May 3rd.
  • Students can go during the day with their class. Open from 9:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • Family Night – Wednesday May 3rd – 5:00 – 8:00PM.

NO SCHOOL

  • Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday May 4th and Friday

May 5th.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a wonderful week Grade 2!

 

Posted: April 24, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on compound words. Compound words are two smaller words that go together to make one bigger word.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Use the two words in box  A to match with the words in box B to make a compound word.  Pick 2 compound words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on increasing counting patterns. Count by 10s starting at 1. Use the bridging through ten strategy to help with adding. When we know the ways to make 10, that can help us with adding quickly.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Yearbook Orders

  • If you would like to order a yearbook this year, forms and money need to be in by April 26th.
  •  Cost of the yearbook is $20.00.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Posted: April 17, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good long weekend!

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on /ing/ endings. When a word has an /e/ at the end, we drop the /e/ and add /ing/. For some words we double the last letter and add/ing/.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Use the two words in the box and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on increasing patterns. An increasing pattern gets bigger by the same amount each time.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Assembly Wrap Up

  • Today at school we had our fundraising assembly.
  • There were lots of prize draws!
  • Every student received a water bottle with the school crest on it. Please note that the water bottles cannot go in the dishwasher. They need to be washed by hand.

Yearbook Orders

  • If you would like to order a yearbook this year, forms and money need to be in by April 26th.
  •  Cost of the yearbook is $20.00.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a Fantastic week Grade 2!

Posted: April 3, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, and Thursday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focus on /ing/ and /s/ endings.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Thursday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Pick two of the underlined words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are counting by 2s starting at 1 and going to 41, counting by 5s to 100 and using strategies to subtract.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Report Cards

  • Report Cards will be going home with students on Thursday April 6th.
  • Parent Teacher will be on Thursday April 13th and Friday April 14th.

Easter Meal

  • The Easter Meal will be on Thursday April 6th.
  • If you would like to order the meal, please pre-order by Wednesday April 5th.
  • The meal is ham dinner, potatoes, veggies, dessert, and milk for $7.50.
  • There will be no other meals served in the cafeteria on that day.

Easter Holiday

  • Just a reminder there is no school on Friday April 7th and Monday April 10th, for the Easter holiday.
  • Wishing all my students and their family a wonderful Easter holiday!

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

 

Posted: March 27, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a good long weekend!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on /th/ blend at the beginning of words and the /oo/ vowel sound.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Pick two of the underlined words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are counting by 10s starting at 7. Using strategies to add facts quickly and equal and unequal.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

  • Just a reminder that all fundraising pledge money was due back on Thursday March 2nd.
  • If you still have money out, please do your best to get it in this week.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a wonderful week Grade 2!

 

Posted: March 20, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back Spring!!
  • I  hope you had a good weekend!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, and Thursday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on 2-part (syllable) words and /er/ endings.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Thursday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Pick two of the underlined words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are using a calendar, estimation, counting  and showing numbers in different ways.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

No School

  • There is no school for students on Friday March 24th, as it is a Professional Learning Day for teachers.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

  • Just a reminder that all fundraising pledge money was due back on Thursday March 2nd.
  • If you still have money out, please do your best to get it in this week.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a wonderful week Grade 2!

 

Posted: March 13, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • Welcome Back!!
  • I  hope you had a fun and relaxing March Break!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week we will be working on sight words and reading.
  • Work on the sight word list you are on. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • It is very important that the students read each night. Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

  • Just a reminder that all fundraising pledge money was due back on Thursday March 2nd.
  • If you still have money out, please do your best to get it in this week.

St. Patrick’s Day

  • St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday March 17th.
  • Students are asked to wear green on that day.

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a great week Grade 2!

Posted: February 27, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a good weekend!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week we will be working on sight words and reading.
  • Work on the sight word list you are on. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • It is very important that the students read each night. Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

  • We had our activity day for our Numer-Action Fundraiser on Tuesday February 21st.
  • The students were involved in physical activity and math related activities throughout the day. They also completed their math fact test.
  • Students were asked to collect pledges for the amount of time they spent on activities.
  • All money raised goes to the Student Council in support of student activities.
  • Their Numer-Action Math Fact Test, Participation Form and Pledge Sheet have been sent home with the students.
  • Now it’s time to collect all pledge money owed.
  • All pledge money is due back on Thursday March 2nd.

Spirit Week

  • Our 3rd School Spirit Week will take place next week, February 27th- March 3rd.
  • Below is a list of the theme days.
  • Monday – Hoodie and or Toque Day
  • Tuesday – Neon/Rainbow/Tie-Dye Day
  • Wednesday – School Colours or School Clothing Day 
  • Thursday – Crazy Hair and Snazzy Sock Day
  • Friday – PJ or Jersey Day

March Break

  • The March Break this year is March 6th – March 10th .
  • I hope everyone has a fun and restful Break!!

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a fun, fabulous week Grade 2!

Posted: February 22, 2023

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a fun Family Day long weekend!
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
  • It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

  • Our Phys. Ed days this week are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

  • Our library day is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the /ay/ vowel sound that makes the /a/ say its own name.
  • We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
  • We will do a test on the words on Friday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on adding a beginning sound or blend to make /ay/ words Pick two words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
  • In Math we are working on using a calendar. Use the calendar on the page to problem solve and answer the questions.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

  • We had our activity day for our Numer-Action Fundraiser on Tuesday February 21st.
  • The students were involved in physical activity and math related activities throughout the day. They also completed their math fact test.
  • Students were asked to collect pledges for the amount of time they spent on activities.
  • If you have not returned your pledge sheet yet, please have it in this week.
  • All money raised goes to the Student Council in support of student activities.
  • All pledge money is due back on Thursday March 2nd.

100th Day Of School

  • As of now our 100th Day of School will be on Friday February 24th.
  • Students are asked to bring their collection of 100 things.
  • Please bring an item for the Food Bank if you can. We are teaming up with the K-2 classes to try and collect 100 items for the Food Bank.

 Spirit Week

  • Our 3rd School Spirit Week will take place next week, February 27th- March 3rd.
  • Below is a list of the theme days.
  • Monday – Hoodie and or Toque Day
  • Tuesday – Neon/Rainbow/Tie-Dye Day
  • Wednesday – Crazy Hair and Snazzy Sock Day
  • Thursday – School Colours or School Clothing Day
  • Friday – PJ or Jersey Day

March Break

  • The March Break this year is March 6th – March 10th .

Water Bottles

  • Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

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