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Welcome to the Granzow Gazette Newsletter. This newsletter is published once a month to help keep you up to date with what is going on in the classroom. Updates will be posted on my blog and in your child’s Mission Control Binder. Call me at 764-6372 with any questions.
Lifeskill Schedule
August 24-September 4: Organization
Septermber 7-18: Effort
September 21-October 2: Friendship
Snack Attack
Did you know that second grade doesn’t eat lunch until 12:15? That is a long wait between meals when you are spending a great deal of energy on brain power. I set aside a short time in the morning, so that your child can refuel on healthy snacks. Fruit, veggies, cheese, yogurt, crackers, half a peanut butter sandwich are some of the excellent examples of healthy snacks your child can bring.
One Hot Month
August and September are the hottest months of the school year. During these months, your child may bring a refillable water bottle. This will save time on trips out of the classroom to get a drink.
Important Dates
The following dates are important for the month of September:
· August 25 Parent Information Night 7-7:45 pm.
· September 1 Book Orders go out.
· September 7 Labor Day
· September 11 Book Orders are due.
· September 30 Picture Day.
Book of the Month
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum always thought that her name was special, until she went to a school where everyone has a name that is shorter than hers. A funny and touching story for anyone who ever felt different on that first day of school.
Just a Reminder
If there is a change in plans for your child’s transportation, let the office know and send a note with your child. The same also goes for absences.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
April Indicators
E/LA
2.1.9 Prefixes and Suffixes (3/30)
2.2.5 Main Idea/Details (4/13)
2.2.6 Cause and Effect (4/27)
Math
2.1.8 Fractions (3/30)
2.1.9 Fractions (4/6)
2.3.3 Linear Patterns (4/13)
2.3.4 Number Patterns (4/20)
2.4.2 Geometric Shapes (4/27)
2.1.9 Prefixes and Suffixes (3/30)
2.2.5 Main Idea/Details (4/13)
2.2.6 Cause and Effect (4/27)
Math
2.1.8 Fractions (3/30)
2.1.9 Fractions (4/6)
2.3.3 Linear Patterns (4/13)
2.3.4 Number Patterns (4/20)
2.4.2 Geometric Shapes (4/27)
April Newsletter
Important Dates
April 10- No School Good Friday
April 13- Book Orders Due
April 16- Spring Musical in Aylesworth Gym at 6:00. Please have your child in my classroom by 5:45.
April 22- Velveteen Rabbit Play at IUN. (We are leaving right after attendance, so be here on time.)
Lifeskill Update
The lifeskill for this month is Perseverance. It’s the old “never give up” attitude. Is your child still stuck on a skill? Let’s get those brains into overdrive. Read labels at the grocery store, measure in the garden, and of course you can always ask me for extra practice sheets.
Book of the Month
Bow Wow, Meow Meow poetry by Douglas Florian. These short animal poems keep the attention of early readers, while the puns and style keep the fluent readers on their toes.
April 10- No School Good Friday
April 13- Book Orders Due
April 16- Spring Musical in Aylesworth Gym at 6:00. Please have your child in my classroom by 5:45.
April 22- Velveteen Rabbit Play at IUN. (We are leaving right after attendance, so be here on time.)
Lifeskill Update
The lifeskill for this month is Perseverance. It’s the old “never give up” attitude. Is your child still stuck on a skill? Let’s get those brains into overdrive. Read labels at the grocery store, measure in the garden, and of course you can always ask me for extra practice sheets.
Book of the Month
Bow Wow, Meow Meow poetry by Douglas Florian. These short animal poems keep the attention of early readers, while the puns and style keep the fluent readers on their toes.
Monday, March 16, 2009
March Indicators
Math 2.5.11 Elapsed Time, 2.5.12 Money
Reading 2.2.1 Locating Information in a Table of Contents
E/LA 2.6.5 Commas, 2.6.7 Capitalization (Beginning of a sentence, I, Proper Nouns).
Reading 2.2.1 Locating Information in a Table of Contents
E/LA 2.6.5 Commas, 2.6.7 Capitalization (Beginning of a sentence, I, Proper Nouns).
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Timeline Rubric Project is due January 22.
EX I have eight or more items about my life. My timeline goes in order from birth to the present. I have pictures/artifacts that go with everything. Everyone will want to take a closer look. I know what I’m talking about and what I have to say is interesting. Hey we’re talking about me here.
M+ I have eight items about my life. My timeline goes in order. I have at least one picture/artifact to go with each item. It’s neat and easy to see. I read from the timeline and occasionally give additional information.
M I have five-seven items about my life. I flip-flopped my items a little. A little sloppy but there is a picture/artifact for most of my items. I read straight from the timeline. I hope no one falls asleep.
NY I have less than five items about my life. It was suppose to be in order? You mean I needed to have something for people to see? I have amnesia and don’t know anything about my life. What’s my name again?
EX I have eight or more items about my life. My timeline goes in order from birth to the present. I have pictures/artifacts that go with everything. Everyone will want to take a closer look. I know what I’m talking about and what I have to say is interesting. Hey we’re talking about me here.
M+ I have eight items about my life. My timeline goes in order. I have at least one picture/artifact to go with each item. It’s neat and easy to see. I read from the timeline and occasionally give additional information.
M I have five-seven items about my life. I flip-flopped my items a little. A little sloppy but there is a picture/artifact for most of my items. I read straight from the timeline. I hope no one falls asleep.
NY I have less than five items about my life. It was suppose to be in order? You mean I needed to have something for people to see? I have amnesia and don’t know anything about my life. What’s my name again?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
January Story Vocabulary
1/12: Officer Buckle and Gloria: accident, attention, audience, commands, officer, safety
1/19: Ant: antennae, cocoons, colonies, fungus, larvae, tunnels
1/26: The Great Ball Game: accept, advantage, argument, penalty, quarrel
1/19: Ant: antennae, cocoons, colonies, fungus, larvae, tunnels
1/26: The Great Ball Game: accept, advantage, argument, penalty, quarrel
January Spelling Lists
1/5-1/9 Word Wall Review
1/12-1/16: smart, arm, park, yard, part, barn, hard, party, farm, warm, car*, are*, department, carpet, heart
1/19-1/23: king, hand, sing, send, think, bring, bang, end, junk*, drink*, thank*, thing*, grand, young, camping
1/26-1/30: boat, cold, road, blow, gold, old, load, snow, hold, most, toe, do, slow*, float*, rainbow
1/12-1/16: smart, arm, park, yard, part, barn, hard, party, farm, warm, car*, are*, department, carpet, heart
1/19-1/23: king, hand, sing, send, think, bring, bang, end, junk*, drink*, thank*, thing*, grand, young, camping
1/26-1/30: boat, cold, road, blow, gold, old, load, snow, hold, most, toe, do, slow*, float*, rainbow
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