Welcome to Mrs. Chapman’s Second Grade Classroom
It's June and we're wrapping up a fun and productive year!
AR: Your child is working hard to achieve his/her AR goal for the quarter. Your child did a fantastic job with AR last quarter.
Math: We are learning about probability and learning 3-digit addition and subtraction. The focus of our probability study is to help your child understand the concept of chance. We are using terms such as impossible, unlikely, equally likely, more likely, and certain. Your child is also learning to interpret information in graphs and charts.
Social Studies: We are working on our unit on Economics. The second graders will take part in an exciting mock E-bay activity. Students love learning about economics with the hands-on activity. They will learn and practice real-life math, economics, technology, and language arts skills.
Dates To Remember:
June 5- Last Day for AR
June 8 - K-2 Field Day
June 11- End of Year Celebration
Early Dismissal at 1pm
June 12- Early Dismissal at 1pm
June 15-Early Dismissal at 1pm
June 16- Early Dismissal at 1pm – Last Day of School
Please continue to practice the word list that was sent home. This list contains words your child should be know and eventually be able to read and spell on their own. The Reading Journal should be used to record nightly reading responses. I do take a weekly grade on this. We hope the children enjoy this fun method of a reading log. The children will bring their Reading Journal to school on Friday so I can check it. I will return the book so they may use it over the weekend. As always, thank you for all of your support at school and home . ***************************************************************
Second grade is a year of great growth. This year, the children build upon the skills they have already developed, master new material and learn many new skills. My primary goal is to encourage creative thoughts; build enthusiasm for speaking, reading, and writing; and to promote self-direction and decision- making. We will work on developing study skills that will help them as they become more independent learners. Lots of activity-centered practice is an integral part of our classroom. Let’s work together to give your child the best education possible. The time and effort spent working at home is always reflected in a child's school performance. I am excited to serve as your child’s teacher this year. Always celebrate your child’s achievements, no matter how small they may seem. Each step in the right direction brings forth positive and continual learning.
Classroom phone number - 890-5074
My email - dchapman@ycsd.york.va.us
Resource Schedule - Rotating Basis
Lunch Time 11:40 – 12:10
Library = 1
Music = 2
P. E. = 3
Art = 4
Our Routine:
Daily Work Folder (bright orange), Spelling Journal (green dot), and Agenda will go home with your child each day and back to school the following day. Spelling Journals will not go home on Friday.
Spelling Word Program for Mrs. Chapman’s Class:
All spelling homework should be completed in the green spelling journal.
The spelling journal should be brought to school everyday.
MONDAY: ABC Order - First write your spelling words in a list. Then write them again in alphabetical order.
TUESDAY: Free Choice *Choose one “Free Choice” option below.
WEDNESDAY Sentences, Please! Write sentences using each of your spelling words. You may use more than one word in a sentence, but you must write at least 6 sentences.
THURSDAY: Free Choice * Choose one “Free Choice” option below.
FRIDAY: Spelling Test
*Free Choice Options:
1. Choo-Choo Words - Write the entire list end-to-end as one long word, using different colors of crayon or ink for different words.
2. Story words - Write a short story using all your words.
3. Rainbow Words - Write your words in three colors.
4. Vowel Circle - Write each of your spelling words in a list then go back and circle all of the vowels in your words. (vowels are a e i o u and sometimes y)
5. Bubble Letters – Write each of your spelling words in bubble letters. After you have finished, color your words with crayon or colored pencils.
6. Colorful Words – Write each of your spelling words using a different colored pencil or crayon.
7. Hidden Words – Draw a picture and write your spelling words in the picture. Try to hide the words!
8. Spelling Shapes – Count your spelling words. Draw one shape for each word. Then write your spelling words inside each of the shapes.
*Please check for papers in the Daily Work Folder (orange) and homework in agendas on a daily basis.
*Be sure your child wears proper shoes to P.E.
*Remember to send a written note if there is a change in how your child will get home. A phone call is not sufficient per school policy. Thank you for you assistance in this matter.
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