The wind has picked up in this last hour as I write to you all. I am glad that we will be all safe in our homes today as tropical storm Isac passes by. I have been watching the weather channel with Grace and have found it all fascinating how a hurricane develops and travels, and most importantly, how to keep safe. A great website I found that you might like to visit is: http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm to give you more information about hurricanes.
Today we were going to talk about the short "i and "a" vowel sounds and brainstorm words that have the short "i" and/or "a" in them.
This week's spelling words (which will be quizzed on Friday) includes words with the short "i" and "a" in them. They are: picnic, plastic, rabbit, fabric, napkin, Spanish, giggle, candid, zigzag, and habitat. You can read these and then write them as rainbow words on a piece of paper. Rainbow words are words written in three different colors, You can also go to the website http://www.spellingcity.com and select "Find a List." Type my name Omullane. Then, select the unit and week that we are working on. Have fun completing one of the free activities online to help you practice your spelling words.
I also would like you to read at home and watch the weather outside. If you like, write a poem or narrative about what is going on outside your home and how you feel.
Warmest wishes and I will see you on Tuesday.
Ms. O'Mullane
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Our Homework Routine
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. It should take approximately 15-20 minutes or so to complete, varying somewhat with each child’s personal work habits. In addition, students are required to read for at least 20 minutes each night.
At the beginning of second grade, it is best to monitor the reading and, if possible, read along with your child. As the year progresses, you child will become a more independent reader and will be ready to choose favorite authors. It is perfectly acceptable for your child to read easy books at the beginning of the year. This creates a comfortable reading experience and enhances fluency. As time goes by, you will want to encourage more challenging selections (in partnership with me).
Each week your child will receive a homework log where he/she will record their daily homework assignments on. Simply initial the right margin of the homework log to indicate your child has completed the homework and reading for that day.
The homework record sheet is kept in the “take home folder”, which will also contain notes from school and work samples. Please empty the folder each day from the KEEP section of the folder (at the back), and return any notes/work in the NOTE section of this folder. There is a section at the back of the folder where your child will keep his/her reading reflections in. A reading reflection will be assigned once a week. I will talk more about homework at this Thursday's information session.
Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy this special time with your child.
Kind regards,
Ms. Marion O’Mullane
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Welcome to Second Grade!
Dear Students,
Welcome to our class!
Hello. I’m Ms. O’Mullane, your second grade teacher. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and working with you this year.
I am originally from Australia and have been teaching for 19 years, both in Australia, Europe and the USA. This is my sixth year teaching at Shorecrest and I just love teaching second grade. This year is special for me because my daughter, Grace, will be in second grade too (and right next door).
How was your summer? I hope you had a terrific one, just like I did.
I am looking forward to meeting you on Tuesday, August 21st between 12:00-1:00 for our scheduled Meet Your Teacher time and then of course on Wednesday, August 22nd for your first day of second grade.
On the first day of school, we will play some getting-to-know you games. I want you to think about something special that you would like to share about yourself. Remember the first day of school is a half-day.
Please come everyday with a healthy snack to eat during our morning break.
Until then, rest up and enjoy the rest of your break.
Ms. O’Mullane
Room 2-2
momullane@shorecrest.org
PS. Please bring your school supplies on Tuesday, August 21st, to our scheduled Meet Your Teacher time, along with a photograph of yourself taken during your summer vacation.
Welcome to our class!
Hello. I’m Ms. O’Mullane, your second grade teacher. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and working with you this year.
I am originally from Australia and have been teaching for 19 years, both in Australia, Europe and the USA. This is my sixth year teaching at Shorecrest and I just love teaching second grade. This year is special for me because my daughter, Grace, will be in second grade too (and right next door).
How was your summer? I hope you had a terrific one, just like I did.
I am looking forward to meeting you on Tuesday, August 21st between 12:00-1:00 for our scheduled Meet Your Teacher time and then of course on Wednesday, August 22nd for your first day of second grade.
On the first day of school, we will play some getting-to-know you games. I want you to think about something special that you would like to share about yourself. Remember the first day of school is a half-day.
Please come everyday with a healthy snack to eat during our morning break.
Until then, rest up and enjoy the rest of your break.
Ms. O’Mullane
Room 2-2
momullane@shorecrest.org
PS. Please bring your school supplies on Tuesday, August 21st, to our scheduled Meet Your Teacher time, along with a photograph of yourself taken during your summer vacation.
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