The homework for this week is for each child to write a story in the homework writing journal and to use the editing checklist taped on the front cover to help them write the story to the best of his/her ability. There is also a math worksheet reviewing addition and subtraction facts. This homework is due on Friday, October 18th.
THANK YOU to all the parents that came to Curriculum Night on Thursday. It was wonderful to meet everyone and talk about the grade two program in Room 222. If you were unable to attend and have any questions, please email me. Here are some highlights from that night:
* A handout with our new schedule and some tips for reading with your child was given out. If you were not able to attend on Thursday night, I will send a copy home with your child on Tuesday.
* Children should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes at home each night. Reading experiences include, children reading independently, children reading aloud to an adult, children listening to an adult read aloud. Children become better readers only by reading and talking about what they have read (or heard read aloud to them).
* Help your child automate (memorize) addition and subtraction math facts to 18. We do a lot of work on this at school, but practising five minutes a day at home will really boost your child's confidence! When math facts are mastered, your child can put more brain energy to solving more challenging math problems.
* Keep up-to-date with what your child did in class every week by visiting our class blog. Having your children explain ideas and activities to you, helps them review concepts and deepen their learning.
* The Ontario Curriculum grade expectations (by subject) and exemplars (student work samples) are available online. For grade two, just google "Ontario Curriculum grade two".
Important Dates:
October 14 - Thanksgiving Day - no classes on this day
October 31 - Halloween
November 11 - Remembrance Day
Week of November 11 - Progress Reports go home
November 14 (evening) and November 15 (morning) - parent/teacher interviews
November 15 - P.A. Day - no classes on this day
2 comments:
Thank you so much for sharing these information!
You’re welcome! I believe parents and teachers should work as a team to help the children do their best work.😁
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