April News

Hi Parents/Guardians:
I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable vacation.
We are in full swing into our new unit in ReadyGen.
The children are reading a new genre historical fiction.
We started the book: The Earth Dragon Awakes the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. The children will be learning and discussing about the characters Point of view about the events, actions and feelings.

In Math we are continuing 3-digit Addition: the children must use a variety of strategies to problem solve. For example: Break-apart method, quick picture and regrouping. It is important that the children know different strategies as well as being able to explain their answer.

As we move along I will post more information.

Hello Parents/Guardians,

I can't believe it's April already. Where did the time go?

Our class is blooming as we continue to meet the Common Core standards.

On a personal note I am feeling great and look forward to returning to work. I miss each and everyone of my students. I also want to thank all the parents for your understanding and patience. 

I will continue to post more information as we move along through the month.

  

I would like to mention that on Thursday Feb. 6th. from 6-7 pm I am presenting a Parent Workshop on GoMath. All parents are invited to attend. I will speak about how to navigate the site and ways you can improve your child's Math skills.

FEBRUARY NEWS

Hi Parents/Guardians, 
I can't believe we are in February. We will be starting a new unit tomorrow(2-03-14). Our new book is titled:"The Man Who Created Parks." We will be focusing on communities and what it takes to design a park. Some of the skills the students will focus on are identifying the Main Topic, Key Details, Text Evidence. These are just a few of the skills we will be focusing on.

At this time I would also like to address a more personal matter. I have been having some health issues that you may or may not be aware of this year.
In early January I was in the hospital for 5 days.
Please know that when I am absent there is always a well qualified sub. covering the class and he/she has my personal lesson plans to follow which does include homework. I also speak to the sub. personally to go over the days lessons and any other questions he/she may have. 
I have a long road ahead of me and I will be well again but I ask for your patience please. As my blog says: "Keeping Kids First" is my number one goal and my priority. 
*A little side note there are times when I'm out but I am at Professional Development Workshops for our school.

DECEMBER NEWS

                                                                       Hi Parents/ Guardians,

          Welcome to December. The students are doing so much work and we are in a good routine. We are reading "A Chair for my Mother" & "Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday." We are focusing on looking for text evidence and key ideas and details. The level of questioning is getting higher at this time and so should the responses. You can work on this at home by asking open ended question like: How would you summarize______? or what would happen if____? I will send home a sheet for you to use at home as well.

In Math we are working on Doubles Facts. As we continue to move on the children's work will get more involved. The students not only have to show their work but explain how they arrived at a particular answer.

We also have some fun holiday activities as well.

As always you can reach me at school at 718-847-3370 or 

e-mail me at: iteach2graders@gmail.com

NOVEMBER NEWS

Hello Parents/Guardians,
I can't believe its November!!
The kids have been working so hard and their 
results are starting to show.
We are focusing on how to to look for textual evidence during our readings.
We are also working on multiple ways to represent equivalent numbers.

Please remember that your child has to read 25 books by the end of the year, and you must log the books that they are reading on their book log which has to be signed by a parent.

We have a few reminders & upcoming events: 

• NO school on Monday
• Tuesday Nov. 12th. is our trip to the farm
• Parent/Teacher conferences are on Thursday Nov.14. 12:30-2:20 & 5:30-8:00 pm
• Thanksgiving bagel breakfast with parents on Tues. Nov. 26th. 

• Please remember that tomorrow Oct.25th. is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:30.
• Trip money is due by Monday Oct.28th. Please make sure permission slips are signed & returned with your child's money. It is $9.00 per person.
• Parent/ Teacher conferences are on Thursday
• Nov.14. There will be 2 sessions 12:20-2:20 & then 5:30-8:00.