Hi Everyone!

Welcome Back!! I hope you had a fun and restful March Break! Please make sure you are dressed for the weather. We will be going out to play at recess if the weather is good. Remember your hats, snow pants and mittens.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• This week our spelling words focus on the long /o/ and bossy /e/ vowel; /y/ at the end of words that says /i/ and /oo/, /o/ and /ou/ that have the same sound .  Go over them each night and practice spelling them. We will have our test on Friday.
• The word work activity focuses on the short/o/ and long /o bossy /e/ vowel sounds. Look at the picture, say the word. Listen for the vowel sound. Spell the word and put in the vowel sound you hear. Pick 2 words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure your sentences begin and end properly and have good details. Circle the missing word for each sentence.
• We have been working on reading comprehension and using pictures to help with reading and writing. Use the picture to answer the questions. Look carefully at the picture and decide if the answer is yes or no.
• In Math we are using the calendar to do some problem solving. There is a calendar page and questions to answer using the calendar. As well we are continuing to work on using our strategies to help with adding and subtraction.
• 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.

St. Patrick’s Day

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

Cafeteria

• Special Meal – This has been rescheduled for Thursday March 17^th.
• This will be the only meal offered on that day.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder that we can’t drink from the fountains.
• Please send in a water bottle for your child to use at school. They can refill them during the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome Back!! I hope you enjoyed the long weekend with your family! Please make sure you are dressed for the weather. We will be going out to play at recess if the weather is good. Remember your hats, snow pants and mittens.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• This week we will continue with our words from last week. This is a review week, so they are words we already had. Go over them each night and practice spelling them. We will have our test on Friday.
• The word work activity focuses on the long /ee/ , long /a/ and /ar/ vowel sounds. Look at the picture, say the word. Listen for the vowel sound. Spell the word and put in the vowel sound you hear. Pick 2 words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure your sentences begin and end properly and have good details.
• We have been working on reading comprehension and using pictures to help with reading and writing. Use the picture to answer the questions. Look carefully at the picture and decide if the answer is yes or no.
• In Math we are using the calendar to do some problem solving. We are working on the months of the year so there is an activity on this.
• 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.

Masks

• It is very important that students have proper fitting masks that cover their mouth and nose.
• Please send 2 clean masks with your child each day.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder that we can’t drink from the fountains.
• Please send in a water bottle for your child to use at school. They can refill them during the day at the fountains.

Pink Shirt Day

• Wednesday February 23^rd is Pink Shirt Day. We are asking all students and staff to wear pink.

Cafeteria

• The Cafeteria Special Meal that was scheduled for Wednesday February 23^rd, has been cancelled and will now be after the March Break.
• The cafeteria was closed today and will be closed tomorrow February 23^rd as well. Students will need to bring their own lunch.
• It is to reopen on Thursday February 24^th.

Have an awesome week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to play in the snow! Please make sure you are dressed for the weather. We will be going out to play at recess if the weather is good. Remember your hats, snow pants and mittens.

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 book.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Our spelling words this week focus on the long /ee/ vowel sound that says its own name. Go over them each night and practice spelling them. We will have our test on Friday.
• The word work activity focuses on the long /ee/ vowel sound  and short /e/ vowel sounds. Look at the picture, say the word. Fill in what vowel sound you hear. Pick 2 /ee/ words and writ a sentence for each one. Make sure your sentences begin and end properly.
• There is another activity on making /ee/ words and spelling /ee/ words. As well choose the spelling word missing from each sentence. Read each sentence, what word is missing and will make the sentence sound right. Circle the word.
• In Math we are working on counting by 2s starting at 1, counting by 10s starting at 2 and adding and subtracting using strategies.
• There is another activity on showing numbers in different ways. We have been working on different ways to show numbers. For each number show it using base ten blocks, tally mars and money.
• 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.

Masks

• It is very important that students have proper fitting masks that cover their mouth and nose.
• Please send 2 clean masks with your child each day.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder that we can’t drink from the fountains.
• Please send in a water bottle for your child to use at school. They can refill them during the day at the fountains.

Jersey Day

• Friday February 11^th is Hockey Jersey Day. If you have a hockey jersey, please wear it.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Friday January 28, 2022

Good Morning Grade 2!

Good News!! We will all be back to school on Monday January 31^st!!

Happy Friday!! I hope that everyone had a great day yesterday! It is a warmer start to the day than yesterday, but still a little chilly. It is supposed to get warmer by the afternoon and we are expecting some snow.

Here are some activities you can work on today.

Orange Homework Books

• Read – Choose a book to read from the reading bag. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record the book on the log sheet.
• Spelling –  Spelling Test - Week 9 - The focus this week is on the long /a/ and bossy /e/ vowel sounds that make the /a/ say its own name. Use the test sheet in your pack and have someone call out the words for you. Spell them on the sheet. Good luck!

Home Learning Pack – Week 3

• Word Work – Sight Words – Get out your sight word lists from the Home Learning Kit and see how many you know.
• Math – Warm Up – Count and Move! – Put on a Jack Hartman Video, or count and move on your own. Try counting  by 10s starting at different numbers from 1 to 9.
• Math – Sheet – Number 45 – Showing Numbers In Different Ways – Show the number 45 in different ways on each box on the sheet. We have worked on place value, base ten blocks, tally marks, odd and even and more and less.
• Math Game – Play your favourite one from your Learning Pack or The Purple Board Sheet in the Home Learning Kit.
• Writing/Art – Sheet – Winter Poster – All About My Favourite Things . If you didn’t get your poster done, you can finish it up. Check and see if you finished making your book from last week. If you didn’t get all the pages done you can work on this. We will read them to the class when we are all back together.
• Read – Share a story book with someone at home; share one from Tumble Books. The link and passwords are on the class page. Maybe look for a winter story. Read some of the winter poems, this is a good way to practice fluency.

Calendar and Weather

• Go over the calendar and weather. There is a calendar page added to the Documents section on the class page, or you might have a calendar at home to use. How many Fridays are there in this month? What day of the week did this month start on? What was the date 3 days ago?
• Check the weblink for the weather. Compare the temperatures for the next 7 days. What is the high? What is the low? What will the temperature be on Monday? Are we getting a snowy, cloudy, or sunny day on Monday?

Technology/On-Line Programs

• If you have access to a device and have some extra time, you can log on to Squiggle Park or Dream Box Math and play.

Outdoor Play/Physical Activity

• It looks like it might be warmer this afternoon with some snow, so if you can, get outside to play and have fun!
• Check Mrs. Dickson’s page for some fun Phys. Ed activities.

STEAM Time

• If you have not done a STEAM activity yet this week, check the STEAM Board in the documents section or the ASD-N Cross Curricular BINGO Card in the Photo Galleries Section.

ASD-N Math Board

• There are 2 Math Boards created by the District Math Leads in the Documents section. You might find an activity on one of the boards you would like to try.

Photos

• Send along pictures of any of the activities you do. I would love to see them and will add them to our class page to share with the rest of the class.

I am available throughout the day by e-mail or phone if you have any questions or need support with activities.  I am here to help, so please reach out for anything you need.  lisa.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca      627-4074

Thank you for your continued help and support at home, it was greatly appreciated! Please return all work completed and reading books to school on Monday. You can keep the Math Games and other materials at home in the original Home Learning Kit.

Have a magnificent day Grade 2 and a fun and relaxing weekend!! I miss you and can’t wait to see you!! It will be wonderful to see everyone back at school learning together on Monday!! Only 3 more days!!

Take Care

Ms. Sullivan

Wednesday January 26, 2022

Good Morning Grade 2!

I hope that everyone had a fun day yesterday and you were able to get out and play in the snow! It looks like we are in for another cold day with the windchill today!

Here are some activities you can work on today.

Orange Homework Books

• Read – Choose a book to read from the reading bag. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record the book on the log sheet.
• Spelling – Week 9 - The focus this week is on the long /a/ and bossy /e/ vowel sounds that make the /a/ say its own name. Go over the words, practice spelling them out loud. The /e/ is silent at the end.
• Writing – 6+1 Writing Traits – We have been working on the Organization Trait – It is important when we write to tell things in order. Tell the steps in order you follow to brush your teeth. Make sure you write a complete sentence and draw and colour a picture for each step.

Home Learning Pack – Week 3

• Word Work – Sheet – Week 9 Word Search – Can you find all 10 spelling words in the puzzle? When you find the word, circle it and spell it in the boxes below.
• Math – Warm Up – Count and Move! – Put on a Jack Hartman Video, or count and move on your own. Try counting forwards by 2s to 100 or as high as you can go.
• Math – Sheet – Subtraction – Colour By Code – Solve all the number sentences first and then use the code to colour. Make sure to use your strategies to help find the answers.
• Math Game – Try Take From 13 Bump from your Learning Pack – This is a subtracting game, use your strategies to help.
• Writing/Art – Sheet – Winter Poster – All About My Favourite Things - You can get a start on the poster today. There are instructions of what to do on the back of the sheet.  Write a sentence for each part and then draw a picture to go with it. There is a word sheet to help. Remember to add good details and begin and end your sentences the right way.
• Read – Share a story book with someone at home; share one from Tumble Books. The link and passwords are on the class page. If you haven’t done the winter poems yet, maybe give them a try. This is a good way to practice fluency.

Calendar and Weather

• Go over the calendar and weather. There is a calendar page added to the Documents section on the class page, or you might have a calendar at home to use. How many Wednesdays are there in this month? What day of the week will next the month start on? What will the date be 3 days from today?
• Check the weblink for the weather. Compare the temperatures for the next 7 days. What is the high? What is the low? How many days are we expecting sun? How many days have temperatures with 1-digit numbers?

Technology/On-Line Programs

• If you have access to a device and have some extra time, you can log on to Squiggle Park or Dream Box Math and play.

Outdoor Play/Physical Activity

• It looks like the weather might be too cold to get outside, but maybe later in the afternoon. If not find something fun to do inside.
• Check Mrs. Dickson’s page for some fun Phys. Ed activities.

STEAM Time

• Check the STEAM Board in the documents section for an activity to do or check the ASD-N Cross Curricular BINGO Card in the Photo Galleries Section.

ASD-N Math Board

• There are 2 Math Boards created by the District Math Leads in the Documents section. You might find an activity on one of the boards you would like to try.

Photos

• Send along pictures of any of the activities you do. I would love to see them and will add them to our class page to share with the rest of the class.

I am available throughout the day by e-mail or phone if you have any questions or need support with activities.  I am here to help, so please reach out for anything you need.  lisa.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca     627-4074

Thank you for your help and support at home, it is appreciated!

Have a fabulous day Grade 2!! I miss you and can’t wait to see you!! Fingers crossed, in 5 more days!!

Take Care

Ms. Sullivan

Monday January 24, 2022

Good Morning Grade 2!

I hope that everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed their days off! It is forecasting a sunny day and hopefully a little warmer too!

Here are some activities you can work on today.

Orange Homework Books

• Read – Choose a book to read from the reading bag. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record the book on the log sheet.
• Spelling – Week 9 - The focus this week is on the long /a/ and bossy /e/ vowel sounds that make the /a/ say its own name. Go over the words, practice spelling them out loud. The /e/ is silent at the end.
• Word Work – Sheet – Word Family /ake/ words – Make new words by adding a letter or blend to the beginning of /ake/. Can you make some of our spelling words? Read each sentence and circle the word missing from the sentence. Does it make sense and sound right?

Home Learning Pack – Week 3

• Math – Warm Up – Count and Move! – Put on a Jack Hartman Video, or count and move on your own. Try counting forwards to 100 by 1s or go as high as you can.
• Math – Sheet – Numbers and Operations – Counting in different ways and Doubles – Colour the right path by counting in order by 2s to 50. How quick can you do your doubles? Put in the right answer.
• Math Game – Try Monster Bump from your Learning Pack – This is an adding game, use your strategies to help.
• Writing – Sheet - Winter – Opinion Writing – You Choose – Just do half today. Choose which sport you like best and colour the picture. Have a good opening sentence; Tell 5 things that you like about the sport and why. That’s a sentence for each one. Have a good ending sentence. There is a word sheet to help. Make sure you add good details and begin and end your sentences the right way.
• Read – Share a story book with someone at home; share one from Tumble Books. The link and passwords are on the class page. You can try the winter poems too.

Calendar and Weather

• Go over the calendar and weather. There is a calendar page added to the Documents section on the class page, or you might have a calendar at home to use. What will the date be one week from today? What day of the week does the next month start on? What will the next month be?
• Check the weblink for the weather. Compare the temperatures for the next 7 days. What is the high? What is the low?

Technology/On-Line Programs

• If you have access to a device and have some extra time, you can log on to Squiggle Park or Dream Box Math and play.

Outdoor Play/Physical Activity

• It is supposed to be a nicer day, so try to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, go for a walk, or play in the snow!
• Check Mrs. Dickson’s page for some fun Phys. Ed activities.

STEAM Time

• Check the STEAM Board in the documents section for an activity to do or check the ASD-N Cross Curricular BINGO Card in the Photo Galleries Section.

ASD-N Math Board

• I added a Math Board created by the District Math Leads. You might find an activity here to try.

Photos

• Send along pictures of any of the activities you do. I would love to see them and will add them to our class page to share with the rest of the class.

I am available throughout the day by e-mail or phone if you have any questions or need support with activities.  I am here to help, so please reach out for anything you need.  lisa.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca          627-4074

Thank you for your help and support at home, it is appreciated!

Have a super day Grade 2!! I miss you and can’t wait to see you!! I’m really hoping it will be next Monday!!

Take Care

Ms. Sullivan

Thursday January 20, 2022

Good Morning Grade 2!

I hope that everyone had a fun day yesterday! It was a little colder yesterday, but today looks like it will warm up a little.

Here are some activities you can work on today.

Orange Homework Books

• Read – Choose a book to read from the reading bag. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record the book on the log sheet.
• Spelling – Week 8 - The focus this week is on the /o/ and /e/ vowel sounds that say their own name in shorter words. Go over the words, practice spelling them out loud.
• Math – Sheet – Word Problems and Counting in Different Ways – Read each word problem and solve it. Use your strategies to help. Counting by 2s to 40 and backwards by 10s from 100.

Home Learning Pack – Week 2

• Word Work – Sheet – Blends - /sh/ and /ch/. Look at each picture and say the word. Do you hear /sh/ or /ch/ at the beginning? Read the story at the bottom. Highlight the words in the story that have a /ch/ or a /sh/.
• Math – Warm Up – Count and Move! – Put on a Jack Hartman Video, or count and move on your own. Try counting by 5s to 100, or as high as you can go.
• Math – Facts – Pick 1 box/set of facts from the orange sheet and work on it.
• Math Game – Try Go Fish – Facts For 11 – This one is in the purple folder on the Math Card and Dice Games Board, in Your Home Learning Kit that was sent home at the beginning of the year.
• Writing – Making Your Own Book – There is a blank book to use in your pack. Yesterday you came up with a title and ideas for your book. Today you can start writing and illustrating your book. Each page should tell one idea and the picture should be coloured and go with the writing on the page. Make sure your sentences begin and end properly.
• Read – Share a story book with someone at home or share one from Tumble Books. The link and passwords are on the class page.

Calendar and Weather

• Go over the calendar and weather. There is a calendar page added to the Documents section on the class page, or you might have a calendar at home to use. What day of the week is it? How many more days are in this month? What will the date be one week from today?
• Check the weblink for the weather. Compare the temperatures for the next 7 days. What is the high? What is the low? Will we be getting warmer or colder temperatures?

Technology/On-Line Programs

• If you have access to a device and have some extra time, you can log on to Squiggle Park or Dream Box Math and play.
• Codes are on the front cover of your agendas if you have them home. If not, I e-mailed them to you. Let me know if there is any trouble accessing them.

Home Learning Kits

• Just a reminder that you can also use materials from the Home Learning Kit that was sent home at the beginning of the year if you are looking for extra activities.
• There are lots of math games you can play with your family too.

Outdoor Play/Physical Activity

• If it is a nice day try to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, go sliding or just play in the snow.
• If it’s too cold, check Mrs. Dickson’s page for some fun Phys. Ed activities.

STEAM Time

• Check the STEAM Choice Board under the Documents Tab. Try to do 1 activity during the week. Maybe try the winter scavenger hunt if you haven’t done that.

ASD-N Cross-Curricular BINGO Card

• There is a BINGO Card with lots of different activities to try from our ASD-N Leads.
• You might find some activities here that you would like to try out.

Photos

• Send along pictures of any of the activities you do. I would love to see them and will add them to our class page to share with the rest of the class.

Pick Up – Home Learning Packs – Week 3

• Parents/Guardians will be able to pick up Home Learning Packs for Week 3 on Friday January 21^st from 12:30 – 3:30PM. If this time does not work for you, please let me know and we can arrange another time.

I am available throughout the day by e-mail or phone if you have any questions or need support with activities.  I am here to help, so please reach out for anything you need.  lisa.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca        627-4074

Thank you for your help and support at home, it is appreciated!

Have an awesome day Grade 2!! I miss you and can’t wait to see you!!

Take Care

Ms. Sullivan