Showing posts with label April. Show all posts
Showing posts with label April. Show all posts

Sunday, April 26, 2020

April 27th - May 1st

During virtual learning, we hope for the second-grade blog to become a place you can refer back to for resources, objectives, and announcements. 


Announcements

Schoology Weekly Checksheet
Based on feedback received from second grade parents, we have created a Schoology Assignment Weekly Checklist to help support your child's learning at home. Each week there will be an updated tab at the bottom with each of the tasks/assignments that need to be completed throughout the week. If you would like to make a digital copy of the checklist, you may do so by clicking here.

As a reminder, all assignments for the entire week will be posted in Schoology at 8 a.m. on Monday mornings to allow for you to spread out throughout the week/weekend as your family sees the best fit. Each week the objectives for the upcoming week are published to the blog. We realize that each family has its own unique circumstances during this time and we want to support you as best we can. There is a schedule linked in Schoology each week as an option but this is just one option in how to spread out the workload throughout the week/weekend. 


Please do not forget the following digital learning expectations below each week for iStation,  DreamBox, Reflex Math, and Imagine Learning.


iStation

Just a reminder that learners are required to spend 45 minutes on iStation each week. They can break it up and log on for 15 minutes three times a week or all at once however works best for your schedule. If you have any questions regarding iStation, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Judd or Ms. McGraw.

DreamBox

As a reminder, learners are required to complete at least 5 lessons on DreamBox each week. These can be completed all at once or spread out throughout the week as your family sees the best fit. We ask that learners complete any assigned lesson (marked with a blue calendar) before picking which lesson they would like to complete. To view their lessons completed each week, learners can click on the image of their avatar in the top-left corner of the screen. 


Reflex Math
Each learner is required each week to work on Reflex Math three times a week for approximately 15-20 minutes. Our goal is for learners to earn a green light 3 times a week. Although the Green Light depends on students correctly answering facts, not time used, students can typically get the Green Light in 15 minutes of concentrated use. Read here to learn more about how to help your child successfully achieve a green light three times a week. 

Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning is a program used with select EL learners. If your child had Imagine Learning login information on their login sheet, we ask that they are using for approximately 20-30 minutes daily (Monday-Friday). Please make sure that your child is finishing their lesson before logging out. If a learner logs out before their lesson is complete, they will have to start it over upon their next login. 


What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, I can find the length of objects using concrete models for standard units of length and determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes.
Measuring Length-customary and metric units (2nd grade) | Math ...

Language Arts: In reading and writing this week, I can identify the main idea and give support details.
Main Idea Anchor Chart (FREE worksheet included!) | Reading anchor ...

Science: In science this week, I can observe, record, and compare how physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, I can identify ways people are both producers and consumers through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 
Image result for 2nd grade anchor chart income and jobs

Friday, April 3, 2020

April 6th - 10th

During virtual learning, we hope for the second-grade blog to become a place you can refer back to for resources, objectives, and announcements. 


April Birthdays

April 3rd - Sydney - 2B
April 13th - Braedon - 2B
April 21st - Brayden - 2A
April 22nd - Jack - 2C


Announcements


KTEX
We want to encourage our learners to watch our campus announcements, KTEX, each day. You can access each day through the morning message slide, as well as the picture above (the link is the same each day). This week's KTEX theme is "Family Week"! If you would like your family picture to be featured on KTEX  this week you may email them to Ms. Martin (jmartin@coppellisd.com) with the subject Family Picture or to your child's homeroom teacher.

Schoology


Click Here for Video Chat Consent
Please clink on the link to learn more about the opportunity of video chats, expectations, and the consent form that must be completed in order for your child to participate in the future.


Free CISD Meal Distribution
As a reminder that CISD is providing free lunches that are available to all families. CISD serves meals Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Austin, Town Center, Valley Ranch and Wilson. There are two meals given on Thursday and no site distribution on Fridays. Children no longer need to present to get a meal. Parents and guardians can collect meals for their children. See https://www.coppellisd.com/Page/16658 for next week's menu. 

iStation

Just a reminder that learners are required to spend 45 minutes on iStation each week. They can break it up and log on for 15 minutes three times a week or all at once however works best for your schedule. If you have any questions regarding iStation, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Judd or Ms. McGraw.

DreamBox

As a reminder, learners are required to complete at least 5 lessons on DreamBox each week. These can be completed all at once or spread out throughout the week as your family sees the best fit. We ask that learners complete any assigned lesson (marked with a blue calendar) before picking which lesson they would like to complete. To view their lessons completed each week, learners can click on the image of their avatar in the top-left corner of the screen. 


Reflex Math
Each learner is required each week to work on Reflex Math three times a week for approximately 15-20 minutes. Our goal is for learners to earn a green light 3 times a week. Although the Green Light depends on students correctly answering facts, not time used, students can typically get the Green Light in 15 minutes of concentrated use. Read here to learn more about how to help your child successfully achieve a green light three times a week. 

Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning is a program used with select EL learners. If your child had Imagine Learning login information on their login sheet, we ask that they are using for approximately 20-30 minutes daily (Monday-Friday). Please make sure that your child is finishing their lesson before logging out. If a learner logs out before their lesson is complete, they will have to start it over upon their next login. 

Technology Support
As we continue to learn and navigate Schoology through distance learning we will continue to create resources as a second-grade team, TCE campus, and district to help navigate Schoology. Here are a few resources we've shared out this week. Continue to check back as we plan on updating regularly as needs and resources arise. If you device is in need of support that you are not able to troubleshoot at home, you can fill out a help desk ticket by following the steps outlined here.




Read Alouds
Several of our TCE staff have begun sharing some read-aloud recordings of their favorite books! Our hope is that these provide some joy for your children at home. Mrs. Mancuso, our fabulous librarian, is also sharing these videos in her TCE Library group (not course) in Schoology. 

The Squirrels Who Squabbled with Ms. Matlock

A Place for Pluto! with Ms. Martin

The Ant and the Grasshopper with Mrs. Hruby

The Red Hen with Mrs. Hruby

Drawn Together with Mrs. Mancuso

Peanut Butter and Cupcake with Mrs. Mancuso

What are we learning?

Math: In math this week, I can classifying and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms, and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language.

Language Arts: In reading this week, I can share my ideas about a book I love with others.
In writing this week, I can write letters to target a specific audience. I can raise the level of my letter writing. 

Science: In science this week, I can explain why organisms might hibernate or migrate and how organisms have specific structures and/or behaviors to help them survive in their environments.

Social Studies: In social studies this week, I can explain the choices people can make about earning, spending, and saving money through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Image result for 2nd grade anchor chart income and jobs