3. Math Money Math Strands Number Concepts Graphing Measurement
Problem Solving
Addition
Subtraction
Geometry

4. Language Arts Balanced Literacy Program: Independent reading
Read aloud
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Writing Workshop
Word Study

5. Social Studies Famous Americans Maps and Globes American Indians
Jamestown
China
Egypt
Canada
Mexico
Economics

6. Science Living Systems Life Processes Matter Force, Motion and Energy
Weather
Earth Patterns, Cycles and Changes
Natural Resources

7. Snack Time…
Please remember to send a HEALTHY and NUT FREE snack.

8. Birthdays
Treats will not be shared for classroom birthday celebrations.
Suggestions for your child's birthday treat:
donate a book to the school's Birthday Club
fun pencils
stickers
recess equipment
a board game for the class to share (Candy Land, Connect Four), or card games for the class to share (Go Fish, Old Maid)
Party Invitations:
Students may bring invitations to school for distribution if ALL students in the classroom are invited.

9. LUNCH
Our class will eat lunch M-F from 10:45-11:15. Our ice cream day will be every Thursday.
If you would like to join your child for lunch, please me ahead of time. If you would like to purchase a school lunch, please let me know your choice. This will help the cafeteria staff when preparing the correct amount of food. Restaurant food is not permitted. Also, please be sure to check in at the office before entering the cafeteria.
The Food Service Department of Loudoun County Public Schools has made it possible to pay your child’s lunch via the Internet. You can access the web page at
Please remember when sending in lunch money to put it in an envelope with your child’s first and last name on it.

10. HOMEWORK At least 15 minutes of reading each night.
In 2nd grade, our goal is to develop a love of reading.

11. This week’s reading focus is... CHARACTERS
After reading, choose one of the following questions to discuss. Try to discuss a different question each night.
Who are the characters?
If you could interview the main character, what question would you ask?
Compare yourself to the main character. How are you alike/different? What character traits did the main character have? (brave, jealous, smart, helpful, etc.)
What two characters were most alike?
What two characters were most different?
Choose your favorite character. What makes that character your favorites?

12. Agenda
Communication Folder
Thursday Folder

13. Flexible Classroom Seating
Benefits:
Movement
Comfortable
Options to where students learn best
Motivated, focused and engaged
Working collaboratively

14. Transportation Keep me informed of changes. After school clubs.
If you are planning on picking up your child early without a note, the office staff needs to be notified before noon.

15. NLE PTO Through PTBoard, you can:
This year, PTO is pleased to communicate through a service known as PTBoard.
Through PTBoard, you can:
Purchase PTO Membership
Access school / PTO Calendar
Receive up to the minute PTO Announcements
Make quick & easy Spirit Wear purchases with PayPal
Connect with our school community on the Electronic Student Directory
Register for ASEP and Special Events
Sign-up for volunteer opportunities

16. your child’s classroom
Come back soon…
and volunteer in
your child’s classroom

17. Before you leave tonight please take a look at:
Volunteer List
Wish List
Mystery Reader Website
Conferences