Next week in M3...

Happy Friday to you all!
Thank you so much to everybody who took the time to come out to Open House last night. I enjoyed seeing you all again and meeting some of you for the first time. I have the most incredible class of students and you are all to thank for that.

This week has been super busy and loads of fun! Today we welcomed a new friend to our class! Welcome JaNiylah! On Monday we will have another new friend as well. Welcome Amelia! 

We celebrated Karthick's Birthday this week and next week we'll celebrate Khronus' and JaNiylah's.

I have added more dates to our sign up genius for mystery readers if you are interested-
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090549a8ad2da4f58-mystery

Next week
Grammar- We are still working on plural nouns this week - we will add irregular nouns
Phonics- We will begin review of long vowels
Math- We will take our place value assessment and move into learning about expanded form
Reading- We will continue talking about story structure and how to identify the story elements by looking at the illustrations and words in the story
Writing- We will continue learning about how to write a narrative
Content- Learning about the regions of Georgia

Wish list-
baby wipes
*I have also added a link for our class wish list if you wish to donate.

Thank you to all who sent in band aids. They have already been put to use.

Please remember that the deadline to send in money for the KSE Braves night is next Friday (September 1st). That is also our first Relay for Life spirit day of the year! Donate $1 and wear your favorite team jersey, hat, or shirt! You'll find me in my Saints jersey. 

Wednesday August, 30th is an early release day! If your child's transportation will be different please send in a hard written note! 


Spelling words:
crate
stroke
glide
woke
plate
reptile
naptime
mistake

High frequency words:
another
don't
kind
put
saw


Remember the students will be tested on 10 of the words however they are expected to know how to spell all of these words.

Next week in M3...

Hello all! We had another great week this week! The students have been working hard and we'll have some awesome things to show you at Open House.

Please remember that students must turn in their completed homework on Friday mornings.

Important news and reminders:
-Next week is going to be an exciting one with the eclipse on Monday! We have planned a rotation for the students in the morning to learn all about the solar eclipse. Our rotations will be finished before lunch time and we will watch the eclipse on our interactive board in the afternoon.
-REMINDER: Dr. Szwec sent out an email yesterday afternoon stating that absences to that day will be excused. If you are sending your child to school but wish to pick them up early so they can experience the eclipse with you, we ask the you wait until 11:15 so they are counted as "in attendance" for the day.
-Chess club is canceled on Monday.
-Open House is on Thursday the 24th at 6pm! I hope to see you all there 😊


Wish List:
-Band Aids

What we're learning:
Math- We will continue with place value
Reading- We will begin learning about the beginning, middle, and end of story as well as learning about the different story elements
Phonics- Continuing blends and digraphs
Grammar: We will start learning about plural nouns
Writing: It's time to start writing personal narratives! We will also continue learning about writer's workshop.
Content: Cardinal directions and the Georgia regions


Spelling begins next week. There is no official spelling homework, however they will be tested on the words each Friday.

Our spelling words are: 

Shock

Fish

Chunk

Rock

Trunk

Dish

Napkin

Magnet

Basket

High Frequency Words:

Soon

Watch

Could

They

Eat

Week of August 14th

Important Information and Reminders: 

-I sent out an email regarding the Solar Eclipse day that is coming up. If you have any questions about this day, feel free to email me.

-We were just informed that Open House is rescheduled to Thursday, August 24th at 6:00 pm. I would love to see you all there

 -KSE will be having a Braves night on September 21st. Be on the lookout for an email from me regarding this and giving you a little extra info. 

-If there are any transportation changes, they must be sent to me in writing.

-Next week will be using styrofoam cups for a place value activity. If you are able to send any in please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated! (:

What we are learning:

Phonics: We are spending one last week reviewing spelling patterns from 1st grade.  

Grammar: We will continue learning about nouns. This week we will focus on proper nouns. 

Reading: We will be finishing up setting up our reader's workshop (Daily 5) and talking about the importance of asking and answering questions while reading. 

Math: We will review skip counting a little bit more. The kids seem to be getting the hang of it! The we will begin learning about place value within a three digit number. 

Writing: We will be talking about writer's workshop, how 2nd graders use their writer's notebook, and what makes a good writer. 

Content: We are going to be talking about shadows and the phases/patterns of the moon. 

Spelling: We will have no spelling words again this week. 

News from our performing arts program:

Dear parents,

You recently received a flyer regarding the yearly Performing Arts fund.  This fund is used to bring excellent in-house performances to our school every year.  It also pays for our 2nd graders to attend a performance of the Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and for our 5th graders to attend a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  Please note:  the flyer you received also serves as your child’s permission slip to attend these performances. 

Please consider supporting your child’s arts education by giving a tax-deductible donation and join us in making exposure to the Arts possible for your children.  We kindly request a donation of $14, but any amount will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Have a wonderful weekend and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Casey.pellegrini@cobbk12.org

Ms. Pellegrini 

This week in M3

Good Afternoon!
Homework will be sent home today for the first time! Students should complete one day of the homework each night and return their homework to school on Friday.

We have two birthdays in our class this week! Please help me wish Victoria and Evelyn a very happy birthday! 

Math- This week we will finish up graphing and begin learning about skip counting. This will include lots of fun, hands on activities!
Reading- We will continue to practice our Daily 5 routine as well as learn about different texts.
Grammar- We are reviewing nouns.
Phonics- During our first phonics unit for the year we are looking at initial blends in words.
Content- This week starts an exciting unit on shadows and the moon. This is one of my favorites.

**Important**
-Please make sure your child is only bringing water to school in their water bottles. Any other beverage will have to be saved for lunch (no sodas).
-If your child has a behavior slip sent home it must be signed and returned.
-If you have not received an invite for our class BLOOMZ account please send me an email with your information so I can add you.

Have a great week and let me know if you have any questions or concerns 😀

Ms. Pellegrini