Ms. Sullivan Notes

Welcome To Grade 2!

Notes

Posted: March 28, 2021

Grade 2 News March 29 - April 2

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!

Posted: March 21, 2021

Grade 2 News - March 22 - March 26

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to enjoy the beautiful spring 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. Our spelling words this week focus on two-part words and /er/ endings. The word work activity is on our spelling words too. We are now working on reading the story for details along with the picture. Read the story twice, then read the questions and highlight or underline the answers in the story. In math we are working on equal and unequal, estimation and counting in different ways. 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.

No School - Friday March 26th is a PLD for teachers, so there is no school for students.

Have an awesome week!

Posted: March 14, 2021

Grade 2 News - March 15 - March 19

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and got some time outside to play!

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 a new one.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. This week the focus on our spelling words is /ay/ words. The word work activity is on this as well. We have another story this week for reading comprehension. Use the picture to answer the questions. In Math we are working on estimating, counting in different ways and equal and unequal. Make sure that you read each night and record the book on the log sheet. Use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

St. Patrick's Day - St. Patrick's Day is on Wednesday March 17th. Wear something green!

Have a super week!

Posted: March 7, 2021

Grade 2 News March 8 - March 12

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back!! I hope you had a fun and relaxing week on your March Break!

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

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure yoour book is in, 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 more than one, adding /s/ to the end of a word. The word work activity is on this as well. When you are writing your sentences, make sure that you add good details and begin amd end your sentences the right way. We are starting to focus more on reading comprehension, so there is another activity on that and using the pictures to help. In math we are working on showing numbers in different ways and counting in different ways. We will be starting work on estimation this week as well. Make sure that you get back to your reading 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 an awesome week back !!

Posted: February 21, 2021

Grade 2 News February 22 - February 26

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! It is hard to believe we are heading into the last week of February, and the March Break is coming up!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this wek 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. We are working with the same spelling list from last week as we had a shorter week and did not have as much time to work on them. The word work activity focuses on the long /o/ and short /o/ vowel sound. In math we are working on representing numbers in different ways and counting in different ways. We have started doing more work with reading comprehension and using the pictures to help. One of the activities is on using the picture to answer questions. Make sure that you read each night and record the book on the log sheet.

100th Day of School - We celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday. We had fun doing lots of activities related to the number 100. We will contiue with more activities next week, along with counting the food items the students brought in.

Spirit Week - This week is Spirit Week at Nelson Rural School: Monday - Jersey Day; Tuesday - Twin Day; Wednesday - Pink Shirt Day; Thursday - School Colours Day; Friday - PJ Day/Crazy Hair Day.

March Break - March 1st - March 5th - I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing week! Enjoy your week and stay safe!

Have a great week everyone!

Posted: February 15, 2021

Grade 2 News - February 15 - February 19

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a wonderful long weekend with your family!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days for the 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 are on the long /o/ bossy /e/ vowel sound; /y/ at the end that says /i/ and /o/ /ou/ an /oo/ words that have the same sound. Our word work activity is on the long /o/ amd short /o/ sounds. Make sure the sentences you write have lots of details and begin and end properly. In Math we are working on showing and representing numbers in different ways and counting in different ways. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

100th Day of School - We will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Thursday February 18th, as long as there are no snow days. The K-2 classes are trying to collect 100 items for the Food Bank, so if you can bring in an item that would be great. We will be doing lots of different activities throughout the week.

Have an awesome week!

Posted: February 7, 2021

Grade 2 News February 8 - February 12

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a great 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. We will be continuing with our spelling list from last week as we missed two days. The focus is on the long /i/ bossy /e/ vowel sound. The word work activity focusses on this as well. In writing we are working on using the voice trait in our writing. The 100th Day of School is coming up. Write about something you would love to have 100 of and something you would never want to have 100 of! Use good details and voice. In Math we are working on using the calendar to problem solve and counting in different ways and counting with money. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use your strategies to help with the reading.

Valentine's Exchange - We will be doing a Valentine's exchange on Friday February 12th. Students can bring in valentines to exchange with the class. The school will be providing a fruit and vegetable tray for each class.

Flag Day - We will be celebrating Flag Day on Friday February 12th, as there is no school on the 15th. Students and staff are asked to wear red and white or Canada clothing on this day.

School Clothing Orders - If you would like to place an order for school clothing, orders can be placed on line and must be in by Friday February 12th. Click on the link below.

https://www.riversigns.ca/collections/nelson-rural-school

No School - Monday February 15th is Family Day. There is no school.

Have a super week!

 

 

 

 

Posted: January 31, 2021

Grade 2 News February 1 - February 5

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! It is hard to believe but we are starting the month of February!

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 the long /i/ bossy /e/ vowel sound. One of the word work activities focuses on this as well and we continue to work on blends. We are working on writing sentence that have details and voice, and begin and end the right way. In Math we are learning about money: the names of the coins and the value. This week we are counting different coins together. We are also learning about the calendar, days of the week, months of the year and using the calendar to problem solve. 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.

Valentine's Lunch Pre-Order - If you would like the Valentine's Day lunch, pre-orders need to be in on Feb. 5th. The cost is $7.00.

School Clothing Orders - If you would like to order school clothing you can click on the link below and place your order on line. Orders are due on February 12th. The orders will be delivered to the school.

Nelson Rural School – River Signs

Flag Day - We will be celebrating Flag Day on February 12th - Students and staff are asked to wear red and white or Canada clothing on this day.

Have a great week!

Posted: January 24, 2021

Grade 2 News January 25 - January 29

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to play!

Just a reminder to make sure that you are dressed for the weather, and it will be a good idea to keep an extra pair of socks and mittens in your bag.

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 folder.  This is a review week for our spelling words so they are words that we already had. Word Work and Writing focus on spelling using vowels we have worked on, blends and writing detailed sentences. In math we are working on counting with money and using the calendar, knowing the days of the week and months of the year. 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.

Orange Phase - Just a reminder that we are still in the orange phase and masks must be worn at all times inside and outside by all staff and students. Please bring some extra masks with you each day if you can.

Have a super week!

Posted: January 17, 2021

Grade 2 News January 18 - January 22

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 Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words focus on the long /ee/ vowel sound that says its own name. The word work activity is on the long /ee/ and short /e/ vowel sound and writing sentences. As well we are working on writing words with the /ee/ vowel sound and finding the missing word. In Math we are starting work on using the calendar. There is an activity on the days of the week. We continue to work on counting in different ways. 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.

Orange Level - Just a reminder that we are still in the orange level. Masks are mandatory on the bus and are to be worn throughout the day. Students are asked to bring 2 clean masks with them each day.

Have a fantastic week!

Posted: January 10, 2021

Grade 2 News January 11 - January 15

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend!! Just a reminder to make sure you are dressed for the weather. It would be a good idea to keep an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpacks.

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 Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. We are back to our spelling words this week. The focus is on the long /a/ bossy /e/ vowel sound. The word work activity has a focus on this as well. We are working on the 6+1 Writing Traits and our focus is on using voice in writing. There is an activity on this aspect. In Math we are doing work on fact families and counting by 1s, 5s, 2s starting at 1 and 10s starting at numbers from 1 to 9. Please 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.

Orange Phase - Just a reminder that it is mandatory to wear masks on the bus and during the day while we are in the orange phase. Please send in 2 clean masks with your child each day if you can.

Have a great week!

Posted: January 3, 2021

Grade 2 News January 4th - January 8th

Hi Everyone!

Welcome Back!! Happy New Year!! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday with their family! Just a reminder to 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. If you did not return your books before the holidays, please make sure you bring it in so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading Program -  The homework for the week is listed in the orange folder. We will be working on the Grade 2 Sight Word List this week. There is a list in the homework folder and I am also sending home a sheet to keep at home to work on throughout the year. We will continue with our spelling program next week. For word work we will be working on blends and writing sentences. In math we are working on counting in different ways and using mental math strategies to help with adding and subtracting. After being off for 2 weeks it is very important that students get back to reading each night. Please remember to record your books on the log sheet.

I would like to wish all my students and their families a very happy and healthy 2021!!

Have a super week!

Posted: December 13, 2020

Grade 2 News December 14 - December 18

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a great weekend! We have some snow down, so please make sure that you are dressed for the weather.

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

Homework/Reading Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on /ar/ words and short vowel sounds. The word work activity is on this as well. In Math we are working on counting by 5s to 100, counting by 2s starting at 1 and problem solving using mental math strategies. We are doing some more work with blends nad writing sentences. Please make sure you read each night and record your book on the log sheet.

Grade 8 Power Play Fair - The Grade 8 students will be selling products they have created. Students will be able to go and view the products and then place orders for any items they would like to buy. The fair will take place in the library on Tuesday December 15th.

PJ Day - Friday December 18th is PJ Day. Students can wear their Pjs. If you can, please bring a $2.00 donation for the Food Bank.

Last Day Of Classes - Our last day of classes is on Friday December 18th.

Wishing all my students and their families a wonderful holiday season! Have fun and enjoy! Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy 2021!

Have a great week!

Posted: December 6, 2020

Grade 2 News December 7 - December 11

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, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Please make sure all books are returned. The cut off date before the Christmas Break is December 10th.

Homework/Reading Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on the short /i/ and /o/ vowels sounds. The word work activity is on this as well. This week we are continuing our work on blends, as this is an area where we need more practice. In Math we are starting work on counting by 5s. We continue to work on mental math strategies and using them to help with adding and subtracting. This week we have some word problems as well. 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 when you are reading.

Christmas Dinner - Our Christmas Dinner is on Thursday December 10th. Please note that the ham dinner is the only meal being served that day. If students did not order the meal, they will have to bring their lunch.

Christmas Shirt Day - We will have a Christmas Shirt/Sweater Day on Thursday December 10th. Students and staff are asked to make a $2.00 donation, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. Thank you for your support with this project.

Last Day Of Class - The last day of school before the Christmas Break will be on Friday December 18th.

Have a wonderful week!

Posted: November 29, 2020

Grade 2 News November 30 - December 4

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a good weekend and got outside to enjoy 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 Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on the /o/ and /e/ vowel sounds that say their own name in short words like we and so. Our word work activity is on blends and we have a writing activity using the organization trait. Tell how you get ready to play out in the snow. Remember to tell things in order and draw a picture to go with each one. In math we continue to work on mental math strategies to help with adding and subtracting. Doubles, making 10, 1 more, 1 less and adding and subtracting 0. This week we are working on word problems. Make sure that you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

Report Cards - First term reports will go home on Tuesday December 1st.

Parent Teacher Phone Interviews - Parent Teacher interviews will be done over the phone. A memo will be going home on Monday November 30th, for parents to choose the day and time that works best for them. Please fill out the form and return it to the school on Tuesday, so that interview times can be set up.

No School - There is no school for students on Friday December 4th. Parent Teacher Phone Interviews will be done in the morning. The afternoon is a PLD for teachers.

Christmas Dinner - If students would like to have the Christmas Dinner, Pre-Orders have to be in on Thursday December 3rd. The cost for students will be $4.00 and the school will pay the remaining $3.00 cost.

Have a great week!

 

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