Ms. Sullivan Notes

Welcome To Grade 2!

Notes

Posted: December 7, 2022

Grade 2 News - December 5 - December 9

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a fun long weekend !
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the /o/ and /e/ vowel sounds that say their 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 Thursday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on /ch/ and /sh/ blends. Look at the picture. Say the word. What sound do you hear at the beginning? Pick 2 words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are working on counting by 5s, 10s starting at different numbers; 2s starting at 1. We are also working on describing numbers and telling if they are even or odd numbers. Even numbers end in (0,2,4,6,8) and odd numbers end in (1,3,5,7,9).
  • 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.

Christmas Meal

-          The Christmas meal will be on Tuesday December 6th.

-          This meal was to be pre-ordered.

-          If your child did not order the meal, they will have to bring their lunch on that day.

Parent Teacher Interviews

-          Thursday, December 8th – 4:00 – 6:00PM

-          Friday, December 9th – 8:30 – 11:30AM

-          Please fill out the interview form that was sent home in the report card envelopes.

-          You can choose to come in person or do a phone interview.

-          Once you send in the form, an appointment time will be set up for you.

No School

-          There is no school for students on Friday December 9th.

-          It is Parent Teacher and a Professional Learning day for teachers.

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: November 28, 2022

Grade 2 News - November 28th - December 2nd

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a good weekend !
  • Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the /ar/ vowel sounds.
  • 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the /ar/ vowel sounds, which is the focus of our spelling words. Read the story and then circle all the /ar/ words you read. Write them in the boxes below. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are continuing to use our strategies to help with adding and subtracting. Word Problems – Use the strategies we have been working on to solve the subtraction math problems.
  • 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 December 1st.

Christmas Meal

-          If your child would like the Christmas Meal, pre-orders are due on Thursday December 1st.

-          The cost of the meal is $7.50.

-          The meal is a ham dinner, potatoes, veggies, dessert, and milk.

-          The Christmas meal will be on Tuesday December 6th.

No School

-          There is no school for students on Friday December 2nd.

-          It is a Professional Learning day for teachers.

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: November 21, 2022

Grade 2 News November 21st - November 25th

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a good long weekend !
  • The temperatures are colder, and we have already had some snow. Please make sure you are dressed for the weather. Hats and mittens or gloves are needed now, along with snowpants if you want to play in the snow.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the short /i/ and /o/ vowel sounds.
  • 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short /i/ and /o/ vowel sounds, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Do you hear the short /i/ or /o/ vowel sound? Pick 2 words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are counting by 10s to 100 and 1s to 40. Word Problems – Use the strategies we have been working on to solve the math problems. Write the number sentence for each one.
  • 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 a great week Grade 2!

Posted: November 14, 2022

Grade 2 News November 14th - November 18th

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a good long weekend !
  • The temperatures are getting colder,  and they are forecasting snow this week. Please make sure you are dressed for the weather. It would be a good idea to pack hats and mittens or gloves, so you have them if needed.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the short /u/ 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 Thursday.
  • Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short /u/ vowel sound, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell it? Write down each sound you hear. They all have the short /o/ vowel sound. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are counting backwards by 2s and Place Value to 50 – Tell how many tens and ones in each number and what number it makes. What is the number? Read each number sentence and tell what number it makes. Make a number – In each box make a 2-digit number with the number asked in the tens or one’s place.
  • 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  - Professional Learning Day For Teachers

  • There is no school for students on Friday November 18th .

Home & School Fundraiser

  • The Home & School is selling cookie Dough for a Fundraiser.
  • Information sheets on items and ordering went home with the students on Friday November 4th.

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: November 7, 2022

Grade 2 News November 7th - November 11th

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!
  • We are into the month of November!
  • We have been having some nice weather, but the temperatures are getting cooler. It would be a good idea to pack hats and mittens or gloves, so you have them if needed.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the short /o/ 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short /o/ vowel sound, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell it? Write down each sound you hear. They all have the short /o/ vowel sound. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are working on Place Value – Circle the number that is greater in each box. We are working on different strategies to help with adding and subtracting. We have been doing Doubles; Making 10; 1 More and 1 Less and adding 0. Can you get the answers 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.

Remembrance Day Service

  • Our school will be having a Remembrance Day Service at 10:00 am on Thursday November 10th. Parents are invited to attend, but are asked to limit it to one parent per student.

No School  - Remembrance Day

  • There is no school on Remembrance Day, Friday November 11th .
  • Please take time during the day to remember the brave Canadian Heroes who fought for our country and sacrificed for our freedom.

Home & School Fundraiser

  • The Home & School is selling cookie Dough for a Fundraiser.
  • Information sheets on items and ordering went home with the students on Friday November 4th.

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: October 31, 2022

Grade 2 News October 31 - November 4

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!
  • It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another month!
  • We have been having some nice weather, but the temperatures are getting cooler. It would be a good idea to pack hats and mittens or gloves, so you have them if needed.
  • Enjoy your Halloween tonight! Be safe and have fun!

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the short /e/ 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short /e/ vowel sound, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell it? Write down each sound you hear. They all have the short /e/ vowel sound. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are working on Place Value – Tell how many tens and ones in each set and what number it makes. We are working on different strategies to help with adding and subtracting. We have been doing Doubles. Can you get the answer 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.

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: October 24, 2022

Grade 2 News October 24th - October 28th

Hi Everyone!

  • I hope you had a fun weekend!
  • This week is our first Spirit Week of the year at Nelson Rural.
  • We have some different them days and activities throughout the week!

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • Spelling words for the week focuses on the short /i/ 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short /i/ vowel sound, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell it? Write down each sound you hear. They all have the short /i/ vowel sound. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are working on Place Value – Tell how many tens and ones in each set and what number it makes. Counting by 1s to 30, fill in the missing numbers. Count by 2s to 20.
  • 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.

Spirit Week

  • Our first Spirit Week of the year will take place this week, October 24th – October 28th.
  • We have theme days that students and staff can participate in.
  • Monday October 24th – Black & Orange Day
  • Tuesday October 25th – Plaid Day
  • Wednesday October 26th – Crazy Sock/Hair Day
  • Thursday October 27th – Dress Like Your Teacher Day
  • Friday October 28th – Halloween Shirt/Costume Day
  • If you want to carve or decorate your own pumpkin at home for the school contest, they have to be at the school by Tuesday October 25th.

Water Bottles

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

Have a fun week Grade 2!

Posted: October 17, 2022

Grade 2 News October 17 - October 21

Hi Everyone!

  • I  hope you had a fun weekend!
  • As the temperatures get cooler, you may want to pack a hat and some mittens or gloves, so you have them if you need them.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week we will be starting our spelling program. Each week the students will have a list of words that they will learn to spell. The focus this week is on the short /a/ 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 both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on the short/a/ vowel sound, which is the focus of our spelling words. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell it? Write down each sound you hear. They all have the short /a/ vowel sound. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are working on ways to make 10 or Friends of 10. Look at the number in the box. Colour in the ten frame to make 10. Write the number sentence.
  • 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.

Spirit Week

  • Our first Spirit Week of the year will take place next week, October 24th – October 28th.
  • We have theme days that students and staff can participate in.
  • Monday October 24th – Black & Orange Day
  • Tuesday October 25th – Plaid Day
  • Wednesday October 26th – Crazy Sock/Hair Day
  • Thursday October 27th – Dress Like Your Teacher Day
  • Friday October 28th – Halloween Shirt/Costume Day

Heart Healthy Schools

  • Our Heart Healthy School challenge this week is to have students eat fruits/vegetables for recess snack.
  • Try to bring one for a snack each day 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: October 12, 2022

Grade 2 News - October 10 - October 14

Hi Everyone!

  • I hope you enjoyed a good Thanksgiving holiday with your family!
  • The mornings are chilly now with frost.
  • You may want to pack a hat and some mittens or gloves, so you have them if you need them.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week we are continuing with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on vowels. Look at the picture. Say the word and fill in the vowel sound you hear. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are comparing and ordering numbers to 30 and counting by 2s to 20.
  • 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: October 4, 2022

Grade 2 News - October 3rd - October 7th

Hi Everyone!

  • It is hard to believe, but we are into the month of October!
  • Our temperatures are changing, and the mornings are chilly with frost.
  • You may want to pack a hat and some mittens or gloves, so you have them if you need them.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week we are continuing with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign both sides of the sheet when you know all the words.
  • The word work activity focuses on vowels. Look at the picture. Say the word and fill in the vowel sound you hear. Pick 1 word and write a sentence for it. Make sure your sentence begins and ends properly and has good details.
  • In Math we are counting by 1s and 2s and comparing and ordering numbers.
  • 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.

Cafeteria

  • Thanksgiving Special Meal – Thursday October 6th.
  • These meals had to be pre-ordered.
  • If you did not order the meal, you will have to bring your lunch.

Water Bottles

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

No School

  • There is no school on Monday October 10th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Picture Retakes/Sibling Pictures

  • Picture retakes will be done on Wednesday October 12th.
  • This will also be for students who were absent on the first Picture Day in September.
  • If you would like to have sibling pictures done, please sign and return the blue form that was sent home.

 Have a fantastic week Grade 2!

Posted: September 23, 2022

Grade 2 News September 26 - September 30

Hi Everyone!

We are heading into our last week of September!

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

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Students will be able to sign out a book to take home for the week. Books are due back the next Tuesday.

Homework/Reading - The homeowrk for the week is listed in the orange homework books. This week again we have sight words and reading. Once you know all the words on both sides of the sheet, have someone at home sign the sheet and return it in your book. We will send the next sheet once you can read them all. Make sure you read a book from the reading bag each night and record it on the log sheet.

Thanksgiving Meal - If you would like to order the Thanksgiving meal which will be served on Thursday October 6th, Pre-Orders are asked to be in on Thursday September 29th. A form went home for the orders. The cost of the meal is $7.50.

Orange Shirt Day - We will be having Orange Shirt Day at our school on Thursday September 29th. Students and staff are asked to wear orange on that day to honour children of Residential Schools.

No School - There will be no school on Friday September 30th for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

 

Posted: September 21, 2022

Field Trip - Fletcher's Farm Rescheduled

Please note that we did not go on our Field Trip to Fletcher's Farm today due to the weather. Our trip has been resceduled for Friday September 23rd. Same time 8:40 - 11:15AM.

Posted: September 17, 2022

Grade 2 News - September 19 - September 23

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back to a new school year!! We had a good first two weeks and are getting settled into our school and class routines. We are looking forward to a great year together!!

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

Library - Our library day will be on Tuesday. Students will be able to sign out a book each week to take home. Books must be returned before another book can be signed out.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books. To start we are working on our sight word lists. Once students can read the words on both sides of the page quickly, sign the sheet and we will send home the next list. A bag of reading books will be sent home for the week. Students can choose one book to read each night to someone at home. Make sure you record the book on the log sheet. It is okay if they would like to read a book more than once. Please send the homework book back each day. The reading books can come back at the end of the week.

Blue Folders/Agendas -We will be sending home the blue folders and agendas each day. You will notice that the folders have 2 sides - Bring Back - for items that need to be signed and returned to school. Leave Home - Notices or Memos for you to read and keep. In the agendas we will write the things that are happening for the week and the students will write their homework down for each day. Please check both the agendas and blue folders each night and return them to school with your child each day.

No School - Schools are closed on Monday September 19th for a National Day Of Mourning in honour of Queen Elizabeth ll.

Fletcher's Farm - We will be going on a field trip to Fletcher's Farm on Wednesday September 21st. A permission slip was sent home in the blue folders. Please sign and return the slip. The cost for students is $3.00, the Student Council will pay the remaining cost.

Terry Fox Walk - Our school will be participating in the annual Terry Fox School Walk on Friday September 23rd. Students are asked to bring in a donation if they can.

Water Bottles - Students are welcome to bring a water bottle that they can use during the school day. Our fountains have taps, where they can refill their bottles when needed.

Please check back each wake to view our class page!

Have a great week Grade 2!!

Posted: June 8, 2022

Grade 2 News June 6 - June 10

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend!

Phys. Ed

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

Library

  • Our library day is on Thursday. This is our last library day, so please make sure that all books are returned.

Homework/Reading

  • The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
  • This week for our spelling words focus on contractions. Go over them each night. We will be working on them at school too. We will have our test on Friday.
  • The word work activity involves using the spelling words. Find the right contraction for each fish. Use 2 contractions in a sentence. Add good details and begin and end your sentences the right way.
  • We have been working on reading comprehension and this week there is a story to do. Read the story 2 times. Read the question, then underline the answer in the story. Circle the right answer. If you can’t remember the answer, go back, and read it again.
  • In Math we are adding 2-digit numbers. We have been working on different strategies and the students are using one that works best for them. Add the 2 – digit numbers and show your work. How you did it. We have also started working on subtracting 2-digit numbers. We start with the biggest number and take away the smaller number. Make sure you show your work.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with your reading and record the book on the log sheet.

Cafeteria Special

  • The June special meal is on June 9th.
  • The meal is Nachos with a cheese sauce, fruit cup, dessert, and milk.
  • This meal had to be pre-ordered.
  • If you did not order, you will have to bring your lunch.

Student Appreciation Day

  • We will be having this at our school on Wednesday June 8th.
  • There are lots of fun activities planned throughout the day.

Field Trip

  • Our class will be going on a field trip on Wednesday June 15th.
  • We will be going bowling and having Dairy Queen for lunch.
  • A Memo will go home regarding this, and you are asked to check off what the students would like for lunch.
  • The cost is $7.00, and the Student Council will be paying the other half.

Water Bottles

  • Please send in a water bottle for your child to use at school. They can refill them during the day.

Have an awesome week Grade 2!

Posted: May 31, 2022

Grade 2 News May 30 - June 3

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! It is hard to believe that we are heading into June and the last month of school!

Phys. Ed

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

Library

  • Our library day is on Thursday. 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 our spelling words focus on /ow/ words. Go over them each night. We will be working on them at school too. We will have our test on Friday.
  • The word work activity involves using the spelling words. Use the /ow/ words in the box to fill in the missing words for each sentence. Use the 2 words in the box below in a sentence. Add good details and begin and end your sentences the right way.
  • We are working on reading comprehension and this week there is a story to do. Read the story 2 times. Read the question, then underline the answer in the story. Circle the right answer. If you can’t remember the answer, go back, and read it again.
  • In Math we are adding 2-digit numbers. We have been working on different strategies and the students are using one that works best for them. Add the 2 – digit numbers and show your work. How you did it. There is one activity on solving word problems. Use the strategy that works best for you and show your work.
  • Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with your reading and record the book on the log sheet.

Cafeteria Special

  • The June special meal will be available on June 9th.
  • The meal is Nachos with a cheese sauce, fruit cup, dessert, and milk.
  • The cost is $7.00.
  • If you would like to order, please pre-order by Friday June 3rd.

Caterpillars In The Classroom

  • We have been finding out about different life cycles.
  • Last week we got some caterpillars to observe in our classroom.
  • We are finding out how they grow and change.

Water Bottles

  • Please send in a water bottle for your child to use at school. They can refill them during the day.

Have a fantastic week Grade 2!

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