Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Rosenberg's 2nd Grade Tree House

Tree House News

We are learning about...

Reading: "Organize Ideas and Information"

Writing: writing to explain and learn

3rd nine weeks writing trait: Ideas

Spelling: school, bride, glow, chew, shone, under, up, us, use, very     

             Bonus: toothpaste, calcium, vegetable

 Math: fractions

Health: dental health

Social Studies: President's Day

 

 Important Notes

*March 2nd: Read Across America- We celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday March 2nd! Students may dress up as their favorite book character and if so, will be able to march in our school parade. We do not allow any Halloween costumes.

 

 

Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class

**Andrew**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Secret Word: tooth fairy  

Tree House News

 

We are learning about...

Reading: "Taking Notes on Fiction"

Writing: Informational

3rd nine weeks writing trait: Ideas

Spelling: child, wish, scold, pond, wild, this, three, through, time, two         

             Bonus: fahrenheit, estimate, thermometer

Math: 3-digit subtraction with and without regrouping; reviewing 3-digit addition

Health: dental health

 

 

 

Important Notes

*President's Day: Feb. 20th-- NO SCHOOL

*Homework Project: Please remember your decorated paper cut-out of your researched person is due Tuesday, February 21st. Be as creative as you want by adding material and texture to your person. These will be fun to share with the class!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secret Word: president

 

Tree House News

We are learning about...

Reading: Nonfiction features

Writing: Informational

3rd nine weeks writing trait: Ideas

Spelling: sigh, quite, sky, twice, high, their, them, these, they, think

        Bonus: rotation, constellation, shadow

Math: 3-digit subtraction with and without regrouping; reviewing 3-digit addition

Science:  space

 

Important Notes

* If you would like your child to participate in the High Touch High Tech in-school field trip on Feb. 14th, then you will need to sign the green/white permission form.. If you need another form, please let your teacher know as soon as possible. Thank you!  

* Science Night: Tuesday, Feb. 7th, from 6:30-7:30pm.

* Parents, we have noticed a significant decrease in the amount of times reading logs are being returned to school. Please remember how important it is to have your child read EVERY NIGHT. The reading logs ensure that your child keeps track of his/her reading, as well as offers him/her reading material. Also, just a gentle reminder that these are books from Blackwell's media center and if they are not returned, charges will accrue. We thank you for your understanding!  

 

 

 

 

  Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class 

Paris  

 

Star of the Month

Mrs. Rosenberg's Class: Albert

Mrs. Nelson's Class: Phillip

 

 

Secret Word: valentine

Tree House News

 

We are learning about...

Reading: Nonfiction features

Writing: Informational

3rd nine weeks writing trait: Ideas

Spelling: knew, brush, truck, junk, such, take, tell, than, that, true

        Bonus: February,  valentine, groundhog

Math: 3-digit addition with and without regrouping

Science:  space

 

Important Notes

* If you would like your child to participate in the High Touch High Tech in-school field trip, then you will need to sign the green permission form sent home last week and turn in the $9.00 fee. If you need another form, please let your teacher know as soon as possible. Thank you!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class 

Alizabeth  

 

 

 

Secret Word: groundhog

Tree House News

 

 

We are learning about...

Reading: "Identifying and Using Nonfiction Features and Structures"

Writing: Informational

3rd nine weeks writing trait: Ideas

Spelling: put, read, right, said, same, say, should, small, some, still

        Bonus: sportsmanship, patience, dependability

Math: 3-digit addition  

Social Studies: Civil Rights--MLK Jr. and Jackie Robinson  

 

 

Important Notes

* If you would like your child to participate in the High Touch High Tech in-school field trip, then you will need to sign the green permission form sent home last week and turn in the $9.00 fee. If you need another form, please let your teacher know as soon as possible. Thank you!  

 

*Both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Rosenberg are VERY low on snack! If you have not yet recently sent in a box of snack, please consider doing so. Each contribution is very needed and very much appreciated. ☻

 

 

 

 

 

  In the Spotlight: Mrs. Rosenberg's Class

** Teddy **

Last week: Nick

 

  Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class 

** Phillip**

Last week: Adrianna

 

 

 

 

Secret Word: equality

Tree House News

 

We are learning about...

Reading: "Setting and Monitoring Your Purpose for Reading"

Writing: Informational

Spelling: NO SPELLING TEST THIS FRIDAY

Math: Solid Figures

Science: Life cycle of tree- Winter

 

 

 

Important Notes

* Jan. 13th- REPORT CARDS GO HOME

    -Please sign the white card and return in the envelope UNSEALED as soon as possible.

 * Jan. 16th- MLK Day, NO SCHOOL

* Jan. 17th- Field Trip to Fire Safety Village

We will be bringing lunch with us on this field trip. If you pack your child's lunch it must be packed in a paper bag; otherwise, please tell  your child in advance if they will be buying a sack lunch, so we can give the cafeteria a final count.

* Fire Safety homework is due on Friday. It is going home today in Tuesday folders. The firefighters must have it by our field trip.

 

 

 

 

  In the Spotlight: Mrs. Rosenberg's Class

** Max **

 

 

 

Secret Words: Fire Safety

December 20, 2011

Mrs. Rosenberg's Class: In the Spotlight

** Albert **

 

Mrs. Nelson's Class: Star of the Week

** Joshua **

 

NO HOMEWORK until after the NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Our Holiday Party is Wednesday (tomorrow) from 1:00-1:45pm. Please contact room moms for details.

 

Happy Holidays!!

 

 

Tree House News: December 13, 2011

 

We are learning about...

Reading: Identifying and using text features   

Writing: Creative writing a fable

  *The writing trait we will focus on this nine weeks is "Word Choice"

Math: Telling time to the nearest five minutes

Spelling: one, only, other, our, wait, brain, coast, three, beach 

*the typo on the spelling list is supposed to be "grain" *

           Bonus: December, holiday, nutcracker               

Health: Medicine versus Drugs

 

 Important Notes

*Holiday Party- 2nd grade's Holiday Party is December 21st, from 1:00-1:45pm. Room mothers will be contacting parents regarding the party.

*Winter Break: December 23- January 9th (School starts back on Tuesday, Jan. 10th

*MLK Day- NO SCHOOL Jan. 16th

*Supplies: Both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Rosenberg are still running low on snack and antibacterial wipes. We would greatly appreciate contributions : )

 

 

In the Spotlight: Mrs. Rosenberg's Class

Nicolai 

Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class

Kylie 

  

 

Secret Word: winter

We are learning about...

Reading: Checkpoint Testing and Review  

 Writing: Creative Writing

 *The writing trait we will focus on this nine weeks is "Word Choice"

Math: Checkpoint Testing; Counting Change

 Spelling: now, number, of, off, old, queen, next, breath, sweet, dream

            Bonus: friction, gravity, electricity                      

Science: Energy   

 

 Important Notes

*Holiday Party- 2nd grade's Holiday Party is December 21st, from 1:00-1:45pm. Room mothers will be contacting parents regarding the party.

*Supplies: Both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Rosenberg are running low on snack and antibacterial wipes. We would greatly appreciate contributions : )

 

 

In the Spotlight: Mrs. Rosenberg's Class

**Chloe**

 

Star of the Week: Mrs. Nelson's Class

**Wynston**

December Stars of the Month

 Mrs. Rosenberg: Jonathan

Mrs. Nelson: Peter

 

 

Secret Word: motion

Tree House News: November 29, 2011

We are learning about...

Reading:  understanding story grammar

Writing: short stories

*The writing trait we will focus on this nine weeks is "Word Choice"

Math: Plane Shapes

Spelling: No words or test this week!              

Science: Energy   

 

 Important Notes

*December 2nd is our field trip to see the Nutcracker at the Cobb County Civic Center! Please make sure your child comes to school with a coat. We will be eating lunch at Blackwell after we arrive back.

*Holiday Party- 2nd grade's Holiday Party is December 21st, from 1:00-1:45pm. Room mothers will be contacting parents regarding the party.

*Supplies: Both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Rosenberg are running low on snack and antibacterial wipes. We would greatly appreciate contributions : )

*Energy Project: Next week's homework will be a project about energy. Feel free to be creative and make sure to add color and use neat handwriting. It is due back December 9th.  

 

In the Spotlight: Mrs. Rosenberg's Class

** Abby **

 

 

 

 

 

secret word: holiday