Ms. Sullivan Notes

Welcome To Grade 2!

Notes

Posted: September 13, 2021

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 Thursday and we will begin this week. Students will be able to sign out a book to take home each week. Books are due back on Thursdays and must be returned before they can sign out another book.

Picture Day - Our school picture day is on Tuesday September 14th. Make sure you wear your smile!

Homework/Reading - These programs will begin on Monday September 14th. A memo was sent home today outlining both programs and as well it has been uploaded to the document section on our class page. This week students will have a book to read each night which can be found in their reading bag. Make sure you record the book on the log sheet. The first sight word list is going home today as well. Once students know the lists on both sides of the sheet, sign it and we will send the next sheet. For the first 2 weeks we will just be doing sight words and reading.

Student/Agenda Fee - Just a reminder to please send in the student/agenda fee if you have not already done so. For K-2 students the fee is $10.00.

Information Sheets/Permission Slips - There were 2 sheets sent home last week that need to be filled out, signed and returned to the school. If you have not sent them back yet can you please sign and return them this week.

Home Learning Kits - The Grade 2 Home Learning Kits will be going home this week. There will be a Memo sent in the yellow folders outlining the kits. Please do not open them unless they are needed. They are only to be used if schools are shut down due to Covid-19 protocols.

Masks/Water Bottles - Just a reminder that students should bring 2 clean masks with them each day. One to wear during the day, and a spare in case they need to change it. As we can not drink from the fountains, students are asked to bring a water bottle that they can use at school.

Have a great week!

Posted: September 8, 2021

WELCOME BACK!!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back to a new school year!! Also a special welcome to new families to our school! We are happy to have you here!! It is hard to believe that the summer has come and gone! I hope that everyone had a fun and restful vacation.

Our class page will be updated weekly. Make sure you check back each week to find out what is happening at our school and what we have been doing in our class.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this year are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with Mrs. Dickson.

Library - Our library day will be on Thursday and this will start next week. The students will be able to sign out a book to take home each week.

Agendas/Yellow Folders - The students will be bringing home a yellow folder with their agenda each day. I will be using the folders to send memos, notices and permission slips. I would also ask that you use the folder to return signed items in as needed. You can use the parent side on the agenda page if you have a note for me or send one in the folders. These will be sent home each day and are to be returned the next day so we have them to use. There are different memos and permission slips going home this week.

Homework/Reading Programs - These will be starting next week, Monday to Thursday. A Memo will be going home next Monday to outline both programs.

Home Learning Kits - We will be sending Home Learning Kits soon. These are only to be used in the event of a school shut down because of Covid-19 Protocols and we have to move to On-line/At Home Learning. A memo will be going home with the kit to explain the use. I would ask that they be left in the students bookbags and only taken out if needed. That way we can add items to the kit if needed.

Cafeteria - The cafeteria menu for the month of September went home this week. We take the cafeteria orders in the morning so staff knows how much food to prepare. There will be a menu going home for each month. Some items are served every day, but the main meal and soup choices change daily, so please check the menu.

School Picture Day - Picture day for our school is on Tuesday September 14th. This is for all students K-8. Make sure to wear your smile!

Student/Agenda Fee - The student/agenda fee for K-2 students is $10.00. Please send this in when you can if you have not already done so. There is a maximum charge of $40.00/family. (K-2 - $10.00/ 3-5 - $20.00/ 6-8 - $30.00 - Maximum - $40.00/family)

We had a great first day and are looking forward to a wonderful year!!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Posted: June 20, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! It is hard to believe but we are at our last week of school! The year went by fast!

Grade 2 Fun Day - Tuesday June 22nd - We will be doing lots of fun activities both inside and out. We will be ordering lunch for the class today, so they won't need to bring one. You might want to apply sun screen and bug spray at home before they leave for school and bring a hat too.

K-2 Sports Day - The K-2 classes will be having our Sports Day on Wednesday June 23rd - The events will be both inside and outside. If there is rain, we will move them all inside. Please make sure that you have sneakers, a hat and a water bottle. It would be a good idea to apply sunscreen and bug spray at home. We are ordering pizza for lunch on this day. A memo was sent home with an order form. Lunch orders are due back on Monday June 21st. If your child does not want the pizza, they will have to bring their lunch.

Homework/Reading - Students can read a book from home during the week. It will be very important for students to keep up with their reading over the summer.

Last Day Of School - The last day of school for students is on Friday June 25th. This will be a full day of school. Dismissal at regular time. Report Cards will go home on this day.

It is hard to belive that our year has come to an end! It was a challenging and very different year, but we made it through! All of you did a great job with following the changing protocols, sanitizing and washing your hands and wearing your mask when needed. I have enjoyed being your teacher this year and watching you learn and grow. Derrica, Violet, Kassidy, Jozee, Lincoln, Mariah, Albion, Gabe, Jepsen, Emerson, Reid, Dax, Hayden, Harlan and Jones, I wish you a relaxing, fun and safe summer!! Enjoy!!

Posted: June 13, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to play in the sunshine! We are down to our last two weeks of school!

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

Library - Just a reminder that last week was our last library day. If you still have a book out, try to return it this week.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folder. Our spelling words this week focus on /ight/ words. The word work activity focuses on the spelling words too. In Math we have word problems with 2-Digit numbers, adding and subtracting with and without regrouping. Use the strategy that works best for you. There is also an activity on increasing patterns. An increasing pattern goes up by the same amount each time. We have been learning lots of strategies to help with reading comprehension. Use these strategies to help with the story. Read carefully and answer the questions. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

Cafeteria Lunch Special - The Nacho Lunch Special is on Thursday June 17th for those students who ordered. This will be the only meal served on that day.

Father's Day - Wishing all Dads and Grandfathers a very special day!

Have an awesome week!!

Posted: June 6, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and enjoyed the sunshine and warm days! We are down to our last 3 weeks of school!

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

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. This will be the last library day of the year. Please make sure that all books are returned.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on /ow/ words. The word work activity is working with the spelling words as well. In Math we continue to work on adding and subtracting 2-Digit numbers with and without regrouping. We have looked at different strategies to use and the students are finding the ones that work best for them. In You and Your World we are finding out about life cycles and how things grow. We have a story to read this week about the life cycle of a butterfly. Read carefully and answer the questions. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Student Appreciation Day - Wednesday June 9th is Student Appreciation Day in our District. This has been a very different year, one like no other. There have been lots of new protocols in place throughout the year, and ones that are constantly changing. Through it all our students have been resilient and very adaptable! They have worn their masks when needed and continuously keep those hands sanitized! This is our chance to say Thank You for doing your part! We will be doing different activities on Wednesday and throughout the week to show our appreciation.

Thank you Derrica, Violet, Kassidy, Jozee, Lincoln, Mariah, Albion, Gabe, Jepsen, Reid, Dax, Emerson, Jones, Harlan and Hayden!!!

Hat Day - The K-2 classes will be having Hat Day on Wednesday June 9th as part of our Student Appreciation Day.

Cafeteria Special - If you would like to order the nacho special for June 17th, orders must be in by Friday June 11th.

Have a wonderful week!

Posted: May 30, 2021

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun weekend and enjoyed some time outside! It is hard to believe, but we are starting the month of June and the last month of school!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. Our spelling words this week focus on question words and some begin with /wh/. The word work activity is using the question words to write questions. Remember to begin with a capital and end with a question mark (?). In math we are working on adding and subtracting 2-Digit numbers using a strategy that works best for us. Remember to show your work. We continue to work on reading comprehension strategies, so we have another story to work on. Make sure you read a book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Have a great week!

Posted: May 24, 2021

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun long weekend!!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is 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 folders. The spelling words this week focus on /ed/ word endings. The word work activity is on this focus as well. In math we have been working on adding and subtracting 2-Digit numbers and using the strategy that works best. We have been making gains with using comprehension strategies and have another story to work on this week. Please make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Remember to use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Have a great week!

Posted: May 16, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. This is a review week for our spelling, so they are words that we already had. We are doing some more work with contractions, so the word work activity is on this. When you are writing your sentences make sure that you add details and begin and end them the right way. In math we have started working on adding and subtracting 2-Digit numbers. Use the strategy that works best for you. We are doing more work with strategies for reading comprehension, so we have another story to work on. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Have a wonderful week!

Posted: May 9, 2021

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun four day weekend and enjoyed Mother's Day with your mom!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. Our spelling words and word work activity focus on contractions. We use an apostrophe in words like I'm and it's. Contraction are made up of two words. The apostrophe takes the place of some letters from the words. When you are writing your sentences make sure that you begin and end them properly and add good details. In math we are starting work on adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers. We are starting with adding and subtractiing 10s. Knowing your strategies will help with this, so keep working on them. As well we are counting in different ways starting at different numbers. When you are doing your reading comprehension, remember to read twice and highlight or underline the answers in the story. This week there is a poem to read. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Have a fun week!

 

Posted: May 2, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! We are into the month of May!! This is only a three day week for students. There is no school on Thursday and Friday.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday and Wednesday.

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 folders. As it is a short week, we will not be working on a spelling list. We are going to focus on Sight Word List 3 this week. Go over the words each night. How many can you say right away? Keep working on the ones you don't know. In math we are working on 3D shapes. We continue to work on our reading comprehension strategies, we have another story to work on. Remember to read the story twice, read the questions and highlight or underline the answers in the story. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

No School - There is no school for students this week on Thursday May 6th and Friday May 7th.

Wishing all moms a very Happy Mother's Day on Sunday May 9th!!

Have a great week!

Posted: April 25, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and got out to enjoy the beautiful sunshine! It is hard to believe that we are at the last week of April!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. This week our spelling words focus on /ing/ endings. Sometimes we have to drop the /e/ and add /ing/ and other words we double the last letter and add /ing/. The word work activity is on the spelling words as well. When you write your sentences, make sure they tell good details and begin and end the right way. In math we have started working on 2D and 3D shapes and continue to work on adding and subtracting using strategies. What 2D shapes can you find at home? We are doing more work with reading comprehension and reading for details. There is another story to work on. Remember to read eah night and record your book on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Earth Day - We had a virtual presentation this year from Melanie at Greater Miramichi Solid Waste Commission. We learned lots of good ways we can help the earth and Melanie dropped off lunch cans, reusable straws and forks and spoon sets. These are great items we can we reuse every day. As well we sent home seeds for trees and flowers for you to plant at home. If we all do our part we can make a difference!

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Posted: April 18, 2021

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun long weekend! We are back to a 5 day week.

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

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday, so 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 folders. Our spelling words focus on compound words. Putting together two smaller words, to make one word. The word work activity is on this as well. When you are writing your sentences, make sure to tell good details and begin and end your sentences properly. With Earth Day coming up this week, we are finding out about ways we can help take care of our planet. The reading comprehension story is about Earth Day. Remember to read the story twice, highlight or underline the answers in the story and circle the right answer. In math we are doing more work with mental math strategies to help with adding and subtracting and continue to work on counting in different ways from different starting points. Use your strategies to solve the number problems, then use the chart to break the code and reveal an Earth Day message. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

Literacy/ Math For Home - This week I am sending home: Math strategies and fact sheet; number line and 100 chart; sight word sheets. These are for you to keep at home and work on and use for the rest of the year. The Grade 2 Sight Word list is one that I sent home earlier in the year, but am resending. Lists #3 & #4 are new lists. You will notice that some words are repeated from other lists that we had, but it is good practice, to make sure they know them well. The math strategies are ones we have been using at school, so you have an idea of what the students are working on and how they are solving addition and subtraction number sentences. We will be starting 2 digit addition and subtraction next month, knowing the strategies will help with this.

Earth Day - Earth Day is on Thursday April 22nd. We are reading, writing and doing art work about ways we can help to take care of our planet. You can wear blue and or green on this day to help celebrate. If possible try to bring a litterless lunch. We are trying to throw out as little garbage as we can on that day. Every little bit helps!

Have a fabulous week!

Posted: April 11, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. Our spelling words this week focus on word endings. Adding /ing/ and /s/ to a word. The word work activity is on using this weeks words as well. Remember to write detailed sentences and that they begin and end the right way. In math we are doing more work with adding using strategies and counting in different ways. When you are doing your reading comprehension story, remember to read the story twice and underline or highlight the answers in the story. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Remember to use your strategies to help with your reading.

Yearbook Orders - If you would like to order a yearbook for this year, payment and orders must be in by Thursday April 15th.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Parent/Teacher phone interviews will take place on Thursday April 15th, from 3:30 - 6:30PM, and on Friday April 16th, from 9:00-11:30AM.

No School - Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Friday April 16th. Parent Teacher phone interviews will take place in the morning. Teachers will be participating in PL in the afternoon.

Have a super week!

Posted: April 5, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun and restful Easter Weekend with your family!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Wednesday 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 folders. Our spelling words this week focus on /th/ words at the beginning and /oo/ vowel words. The word work activity uses this weeks words. Make sure your sentences have details and begin and end the right way. In math we are working on using the strategy bridging through 10 to help with adding. We have another reading comprehension story. Remember to read the story twice and underline the answers in the story. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Report Cards - Report cards will be going home on Thursday April 8th. Parent - Teacher interviews will be done by phone again this term.

Jersey Day - We will be taking part in Jersey Day on Friday April 9th in support of Elsipogtog and their bid to win Kraft Hockeyville. If you can, please support them by voting as well. Voting takes place on April 9th & 10th. Check the link below.

KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE 2021 CANADA

Have a great week everyone!

Posted: March 28, 2021

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! We had a taste of spring this week, but it looks like winter isn't through with us yet! Please make sure that you are dressed for the weather.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday 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 folders. This is a review week for spelling, so they are words that we already had. The word work activity is using the spelling words to find the missing word and writing detailed sentences with them. We are continuing to build our comprehension skills, so there is another story to work on. Remember to read the story twice and highlight or underline the answers to the questions in the story. In math we are doing some more work on using strategies to add and subtract. Make sure that you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Remember to use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Yearbook - The Design for the yearbook cover contest is now open. Entries are due by April 15th. If you would like to order a yearbook the cost is $20, and must be in by April 15th.

No School - Just a reminder that there is no school on Friday April 2nd and Monday April 5th, for the Easter holiday.

Have a great week!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter holiday with their family!

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