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Once Upon a Time…

During our literacy study this week, we will be comparing different versions of the Cinderella story, and we will be discussing how the culture of a particular country affects the elements of the story. In Science, we will begin a thorough study of weather. We will be collecting our own data about weather daily, and we will discuss different ways to describe weather. The tool that we will focus on using this week is a thermometer. In Math, we will begin our study of fractions. This abstract concept can be hard for many second-graders. You can help us work on this by paying with your food in the kitchen. Cut sandwiches into halves, fourths, and thirds, and then compare. Group raisins into halves, thirds, and fourths. Have fun with it! 

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Reminders:

• Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. We do play outside everyday, so clothes and shoes that are easy to move in are always a good idea.

 Looking Ahead:

• Friday, January 27: Report cards go home
• Thursday, February 9: Spring Pictures
• Tuesday, February 14: Love Our World Day
• Friday, February 17: Early Release day
• February 20-21: Teacher Workdays

This Week’s Specials:    Tuesday: Science Lab, Wednesday: PE, Thursday: Technology, Friday: Music

Homework January 24-27

Reading: Please read for at least 20 minutes each night. Remember that really reading is the number one thing each of us can do to grow our minds and become excellent readers! If you want an extra reading challenge, use your reading time at home to prepare a book talk about a book you have really enjoyed. Let Ms. Thompson know if you have a book talk that you want to present to the class. *Remember to record your reading in the Reading Log section of your agenda.

Math:   Tuesday: Comparing Shares, Wednesday: Fair Shares, Thursday: Fractions and Comparing Fractions

Spelling Words January 24-27

R-controlled Vowels– ar

List 1:  jar, smart, farm, park, yard, cart, barn, hard, party, yarn

List 2: shark, chart, carpet, scarf, target, carnival, department, garden, sardine, artist