November 13- December 1

SEPTEMBER HOMEWORK BOARD

We are trying something NEW! Students are not using their planners anymore (they can be kept at home) and we are switching to a monthly homework board. Students will now receive a monthly homework board where there will be 20 choices (language arts, math, science/social studies) your child will need to complete AT LEAST 16 choices and return at the end of the month. The September homework board will be due FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 and include at least 16 signatures from a parent/guardian acknowledging completion. PLEASE be sure students are using correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar for all writing tasks and are complete when orally describing any answers. Students will have their board 3 hole punched so they can be kept in their binders each month. Students can choose what assignment (box) they want to complete and when (as long as 16 are completed by Sept. 29). This allows for more flexibility to choose which assignment you would like to do and when, however we are hoping you hold your child to the same high expectations we do here at school for quality work! Here is a sneak peek at what the homework board coming home tonight looks like!

 

April 19- May 1

Math:

• Add/Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Solve word problems using models (equations, tables, pictures, etc)
• Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000
• Estimate solutions
• Divide using a model 
• Justify their reasoning 

Reading/Writing:

• Read with fluency (111 wpm)
• Present their animal research projects to their peers
• Persuade others using powerful word choice/phrases
• Identify the most important event and cite evidence
• Use correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Use prefixes and suffixes to decode unfamiliar words to gather meaning

Social Studies:

• Create town laws for "Character Canyon"
• Fill out a job application for their town job
• Define needs, wants, goods, services, supply, demand, scarcity, and opportunity cost citing examples of each
• Collaborate and compromise with business team members using positive and encouraging words
• Begin producing products with business partners (Supplies due no later than Monday 4/24)
• Begin pay day starting Monday 4/24 (students will start earning town money for showing good character and making positive choices)

Science:

• Create and finish their human body projects to be displayed in the Canyon View Health office, Dr. Dyson's Pediatrics office, and Meal Time Connections

Reminders

• Canyon View Spring Carnival Friday 4/21 
• Mini Society supplies due 4/20 (however if you need more time, please send them to school NO LATER than Monday 4/24)
• Be on the look out for your child's animal research presentation in your email! 
• Market Day Monday 5/22 8:45-9:30 in the 2nd grade pod! ALL (siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc) are welcome to come and buy goods from Character Canyon and Dubsville! Bring a shopping bag for all your goodies and we will provide you with money upon arrival! 

March 20- April 10

Math:

• Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Use multiple strategies (arrays, groups of, number line) to multiply
• Solve word problems using 2 strategies and explain their thinking
• Solve Guess and Check word problems using a model to show their thinking
• Find the area and perimeter of various shapes

Language Arts:

• Consistently use correct language conventions when writing
• Locate facts while reading providing evidence
• Write an animal research report and create a Powerpoint to share their learning with others
• Read with fluency (111 words in 1min.)
• Use prefixes and suffixes to change the meaning of words
• Begin writing persuasive text

Science:

• Describe different plant and animal adaptations in the tundra, desert, rainforest, and forest
• Explain how plants and animals depend on one another
• Compare and contrast different habitats and the adaptations used in each
• Complete their animal research reports and quad-ramas to present and share

Reminders! 

• Desert Museum Field Trip: Thursday 3/23 Please dress your child appropriately for walking on the trails and weather. Also, have your child bring a sack lunch (we are NOT taking coolers), water bottle, and snack

•  Book Fair: Our class will visit the CV Book Fair on Friday 3/24 after lunch. This is the last day to visit the Book Fair so if you or your child were interested in purchasing items, please send your child with money on Friday to do so

• Talent Show: Friday 3/24 6:00-8:30pm

• Spring Break: April 1-April 9

February 20- March 3

Math:

• Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Measure objects using standard and nonstandard units of measurement
• Choose appropriate tools to measure capacity, length, and weight
• Solve measurement word problems
• Compare measurements justifying their thinking
• Use guess and check as a strategy to solve problems

Language Arts:

• Write a color poem using sensory words and adjectives
• Write alliterations
• Read and listen to a variety of poems
• Write an acrostic name poem
• Publish their poems
• Identify the author's purpose in a text and justify their reasoning

Science:

• Classify solids, liquids, and gases
• Conduct a liquid experiment using their senses to guess the liquid based on sight, smell, and viscosity
• Make a Root Beer float to observe the 3 states of matter
• Observe and watch a movie clip of Olaf and discuss how matter can change forms
• Classify a variety of plants and animals found in different habitats (focus: desert, tundra, rainforest, and forest)
• Describe how plants and animals depend on one another for survival
• Compare and contrast different habitats based on weather, plants, and animals
• Explain how specific adaptations help plants and animals survive in their environment

Reminders

• Rodeo Break: NO SCHOOL Thursday 2/23 and Friday 2/24
• Students will be making Root Beer floats on Wednesday 2/22 if you have any questions or concerns, please email me! 
• Dr Seuss week celebrated at school the week of February 27 (more information to come!)
• Canyon View Fitness Challenge Fundraiser packets due on March 2nd or 3rd. Challenges will take place during lunch time during the week of March 6 (more information to come)
• Trimester 2 Report Cards available on ParentVUE March 3
• Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday 3/17 (this is a half day with dismissal at 11:30)
• Desert Museum field trip Thursday 3/23

Mrs. Kupper's Class Puppet Show

Date: Friday January 27

Time:  12:30-2pm (may finish before 2pm)

Where: the pod north of 2nd grade

Don't forget to bring your camera! 

January 17- February 3

Learning Goals

Math:

• Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Solve words problems using multiple strategies
• Use thinkingblocks.com to solve addition and subtraction word problems
• Count mixed coins over a dollar
• Play money games
• Trade coins and show multiple ways to show the same amount of money
• Solve money word problems
• Add/Subtract money amounts using the decimal point
• Continue to review telling time to the minute

Language Arts:

• Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast stories
• Identify the main idea and details in a text
• Write a story about their puppet
• Read with fluency
• Edit sentences using correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Write procedural text for the three body systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems)
• Publish procedural text using Word
• Identify the problem and solution in fictional text
• Use nonfiction text features to gather/share information

Social Studies:

• Create a timeline of MLK Jr. life
• Explain the significance behind Civil Rights Day

Science: 

• Label the parts of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
• Write out the process of each system
• Explain warning signs our bodies give us if the system is not functioning properly
• Explain ways that they can keep these three systems healthy and working properly

Upcoming Events/Reminders

• Students will begin making their puppets with Ms. Gwen beginning Wednesday Jan. 18.  Our class will be putting on a puppet show for YOU on Thursday January 26.  The time has not been decided yet, however your child will be sending home an invitation next week! 

• 100th Day of school is on Monday Jan. 23 Your child will be asked to dress up as if they were 100 years old! We will be sending home a letter next week giving suggestions/ideas on how your child can participate without spending any money! We will also be doing some activities in class to celebrate.