News from the Pond

Mrs. Steckers Second Grade

For the week of May 18 22

Reading
Theme 6: Talent Show
Teacher Read Aloud: Mr. Mell Goes to Camp
Main Story: The School Mural
Decodable Texts/Phonics Library: Will Holly Sing?,
Fright Night
Media Link: School Comics
High Frequency Words: below, neighbor, should
Phonics Skills: base words with ed, -ing
Key Vocabulary: event, mural, pride, project, scene,
sketches
Comprehension Skills: listening, questioning,
problem solving

Working with Words (Spelling)

We are taking the End of the Year 140 words test.
These are the words that have been taught all year.
Next week students will get an individualized list of
words that still give them a hard time and/or a list of
challenge words to study from.

Information
Mon., May 25: No school Memorial Day
Fri., May 29: Early Dismissal for Sectional
Track Meet at 2:00
Tue., June 2: Day of learning at school forest
Wed., June 3: PTO Field Day
Fri., June 5: Early Release at 1:12pm Last
day of school!

Memorial Day Reminder

All students are welcome to
participate in the singing at the
program. Practice in the music
room at 8:30, and the program starts
at 9:00 on Monday, May 25.

Language/Writing
We are continuing to work with adjectives.

Math
Reviewing for test on Thursday about arrays,
fractions, and perimeter.

Social Studies

(with Mrs. Kramer)

Discussing our countries government.

Science
Starting a new chapter on Motion and Forces.

Monday, May 18:

1. Read AR book
2. Read Will Holly Sing?
Tuesday, May 19:
1. Read AR book
2. Wizard #35
Wednesday, May 20:
1. Read AR book
Thursday, May 21:
1. Read AR book
2. Read Fright Night
Friday, May 22:
1. Read AR book