Using and Reading Maps

Last week students learned how to use a map scale to estimate distances.

Zoo Trip Extended by 30 minutes
I tried to contact any volunteers who had already signed up about this.  After meeting with the other second graders we decided that the zoo field trip would be from 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM (leaving the zoo at 2:00 PM).  Subsequently if you are interested in volunteering I would need you for that entire window.  Also, it is crucial that you are on the school volunteer list, which means you have filled out the office paperwork, and shown the office a clear TB test.

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Wizard of Oz Performance
I know a few of you have students participating in the Wizard of Oz musical performance (you know if your child is involved).  The performance is scheduled for this Thursday at 5:00 PM.

Winter Holiday
Our Winter Break is a little bit odd this year.  The last of day of school before winter break is Friday, December 16th.  Students return on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.


Curriculum Overview

Literacy - Studying how authors typically portray girls in their books.

Math - Estimation

Writing - Editing and improving our writing to produce a final draft.

Language Conventions and Word Study - compound words, suffixes

Social Studies - understanding maps