Our First Full Week Together

                                                                                                                           

September 6th, 2024. 

Welcome Grade 2 Families,        

Welcome back! What an amazing first week we had in Grade Two! This week we have focused on friendships, classroom routines, and transitions. Students were eager to see one another and were very excited to share about their fabulous summers.

Open House drop in meet the teacher night! – September 19th  

This year we will be hosting a “Meet the Teacher” evening from 4:00 – 6:45 p.m. on September 19th. This is an opportunity for you to stop by with your child, see their learning space and meet the classroom teacher. We will be hosting individual, sit-down, 15-minute scheduled conferences on October 24th and 25th.  

Back-to-School Online Forms  

Back-to-school forms, including Demographic Verification Forms for 2024-2025 are now available for completion in your MyCBE PowerSchool Account in the “School Engage” section.  

School Fundraiser

Profits from the sale of these items will benefit the Andrew Sibbald Parent Association and will be used for items like bussing for field trips, school supplies, residencies, technology, and much more. Our Parent Association is once again running the Davison Orchards apple fundraiser. This year they are offering Honeycrisp, Gala, Ambrosia, Okanagan Blend and even Bartlett Pears. Students will be bringing the order form home in their backpacks and you can also check the entry doors for a QR code to scan. Order deadline is Wednesday, September 18. Order delivery date is Thursday, October 3.


Math
This month we will be focusing on patterning. A pattern is a sequence of repeating objects, and shapes or numbers. A pattern has a rule that tells us which objects belong to the pattern and which objects do not belong to the pattern.

• I can demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (three to five elements) by:
-describing, extending, comparing, and creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions
• I can demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by:
-describing, extending, comparing, and creating numerical and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds, and actions
• I can sort a set of objects, using two attributes, and explain the sorting rule



School Anchor Text (The Magical Yet)
Synopsis: 

A rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book for fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and every child who is frustrated by what they can’t do…YET! 

Each of us, from the day we’re born, is accompanied by a special companion—the Yet. Can’t tie your shoes? Yet! Can’t ride a bike? Yet! Can’t play the bassoon? Don’t worry, Yet is there to help you out.

The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven’t learned…yet!

  • I can identify the main idea of a story (Grade 2 ELAL)
  • I can use self-regulation Strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges (Grade 2 Wellness)


In grade 2, we shared this book and learned that when things are tough, we need to practice and persevere, and eventually we will meet our goals. 

We compared the Magical Yet to our assessment graphic, showing our learning progressions just like seedlings that develop into full-grown trees with time.The book inspired us to make our own Magical Yets (pom poms) to encourage us to keep going when things get tough!

TWAS Journals
This year students will be bringing home a yellow notebook called T.W.A.S. This stands for "this week at school." Every second Friday students will utilize their T.W.A.S. notebook to showcase some of their learning, that include your child’s assessed work samples. This notebook provides you with ongoing communication around classroom work related to outcomes and your child’s assessment in relation to the outcomes taught. Please take some time to go through the notebook with them, write a comment, and have them tell you about their week. Please return the notebook every Monday.


Library Books
Grade 2 students will go to the Library every WEDNESDAY please ensure library books are brought back by Tuesday. Students are able to take out 2 books at a time, we are currently working on students can keep one for the class and the other one they will be able to take home for the week.
Black Folders 
Students will be bringing home folders daily. Thank you for sending these back each day as it supports your child's ability to organize their belongings, books, and papers from school. 

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend in this gorgeous weather!!

Ms. Craik


                         

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