Learning Ideas for the Break

As families prepare for the break, consider the following ideas for continuing learning at home, or on the road as you travel!

Reading: Please have your child read every day!  Students have already been introduced to the Reading World Cup Challenge sponsored by the Lower School library. More information can be found on the Library website. Remember, there are loads of reading resources on this site! For example, Tumblebooks.com (Username: Graded, password: books) can be used to complete the World Cup Challenge.

If you need some book recommendations while on the break, here is a great recommended book list.  

Don't forget to log-in to Raz-kids.com to read loads of "good-fit books". Your child's account is still active!

Writing:  It is always a great idea to keep a journal!

Math:  Students may work on completing all the remaining units in Mathletics.com. Also unit 12 in their Everyday Math journal is a great review of all the concepts that have been covered so far this year. Math is more than completing a worksheet. Math is everywhere around us! Here are some ideas about how to make math connect to the real world:

• Go grocery shopping and have your child present the correct amount of money to the cashier.  Talk about how much different items cost, and how that will affect the total bill. Estimate the cost of the bill.

• Follow a recipe together, and talk about the fractions you are using in your measuring cups

• Go on a shape find around Sao Paulo.  What 2D and 3D shapes do you see in the different buildings?

• Talk with your child about graphs you see in newspapers, and what information you can learn from the graphs.

Second grade students were exposed to cursive writing this year. Students can work on their cursive booklets if they haven't yet finished it.

Please refer to this site for ideas on how to make mathematical thinking visible to your child.

Thank you again for a fabulous year! It was a pleasure getting to know you and your children. Have a safe and joyful holiday and best of luck in third grade!

Clothing Drive, Dates to Know and Field Trip for 2B!

On Monday, May 27th, we will start a WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE for Amigos do Sopão and Casa  Brenda Lee. It ends in June 6th. 

NOTES to KNOW

(keep this page at home)

Thursday, May 30 9:40-2:30: Lasar Segall Museum 2B Field Trip

Tuesday, June 4 9:45-10:30 am: 2B Poetry Cafe in the Classroom

Wednesday, June 5  1:00-2:30 pm: Grades 1-2 Field Day (more details to follow)

Thursday, June 6 4:00 pm: Tri 3 Report Cards Available Online for Parents

Friday, June 7 8:15 am: Talent Show in the Auditorium

Friday, June 7 11:30: Students Dismissed for Vacations!

Dear 2B Parents,

Our field trip to the Lasar Segall Museum is this Thursday, May 30th!  We are excited and inspired to participate in this tailor made artistic experience!

Very Important:

• Please, arrange to have your child arrive in the classroom at the normal time.  We will still have lessons in the morning before leaving for the trip. Buses will leave school promptly at 9:40 AM!  We plan to be back by 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Since we are not leaving São Paulo’s district area, we will NOT collect documents this time. Please, don’t send documents to school this week.
  
  
• Lunch will be provided by the school (cheese and turkey sandwiches, Juice, fruit, and chocolate chip cookies). You can bring a different lunch if you prefer. Kindly, Ms. Wilker

2B Poetry Cafe!

Dear Parents,

 

You are cordially invited to join 2B for our classroom POETRY CAFÉ!

Students will be sharing poetry that they have written during our poetry unit!

SAVE THE DATE:

When: June 4th at 9:45-10:30 am

I needed to change the date/time from what was sent in the homework this week.

I apologize for any inconvenience!

Where: 2B Classroom, I-32

Coffee and refreshments will be served!

We look forward to sharing and celebrating our learning with you.

Semana Literária 2019

As duas últimas semanas foram muito especiais para os alunos do 2o ano. Durante a Semana Literária, os alunos tiveram a oportunidade de assistir e intergir com a apresentação da contadora de histórias Suzana Diniz da Cia Clara Rosa. Eles assistiram, atentos, à encenação de Chapeuzinho Vermelho e Os Três Porquinhos.

Além disso, visitaram a Library e leram alguns dos livros separados especialmente para eles, que, nas aulas de Português, também estão lendo, escrevendo e encenando Contos de Fadas.

 

MAP Testing Dates

• MAP Testing starts in the Lower School next week and continues into the following week.

2B Schedule:

Tuesday, May 7th MATH 9:20-10:50 Day A

Thursday, May 9th READING 9:20-10:50 Day C

Tuesday, May 14th LANGUAGE 9:20-10:50 Day F

Tips for Parents:

• Ensure a good night sleep at least the night before the test day
• Ensure a good breakfast the day of the test
• Talk about taking time--not a race
• Encourage positive thinking and doing one’s best
• Focus on making progress, but not too much on the actual test or scores

2B Toca da Raposa Fun!

We had such a fun day at Toca da Raposa.  I would even say it was worth the wait.  We had excellent weather!  The kids were able to apply a lot of what they have been learning in Portuguese.  They also got play and bonding time in!  Check them out!