MAY 2008 NEWSLETTER

FOR

KAREN CRAIG’S SECOND GRADE CLASS

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• Friday, May 2, 2008 --- EARLY RELEASE DAY (School dismisses at 12:15); WRITTEN HOMEWORK ENDS.  HOWEVER, YOUR CHILD IS EXPECTED TO READ EACH NIGHT AND COMPLETE THE WEEKLY SPELLING SHEETS.   CONTINUE TO LOOK IN THE AGENDA AND CARVER FOLDER FOR INFORMATION.

• Monday, May 12, 2008 ---- Week of EOG testing for grades 3 – 5

• Thursday, May 22, 2008 --- RIF --- Each student will be given two books (compliments of the PTA)

• Friday, May 23, 2008 --- Classroom Awards Ceremony @ 10:30; Special End-Of-The Year Snack to follow.  Parents are welcome to attend.

• Monday, May 26, 2008 ---- Schools are closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

• Wednesday, May 28, 2008 --- K – 2 FIELD DAY

• Thursday, May 29, 2008 ---- 3 – 5 FIELD DAY

• Friday, May 30, 2008 --- IT’S THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!  REPORT CARDS ARE SENT HOME.

SPRING CONFERENCES

Thanks to all of you that attended your scheduled spring conference.  It was nice to share with you the progress your child has made this school year.  Continue to work on second grade skills during the summer months so that your child will be well prepared for third grade.  If you failed to sign up for a conference, please send me a note letting me know when you would like to come.  I will confirm a time by writing a note on the self-assessment sheet.  Conferences usually last about twenty minutes.  The morning times are 7:50 and 8:10 any morning except Tuesday.  The afternoon times are 4:15 and 4:40 except on Wednesday and Friday.

SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR SUMMER

• www.studyisland.com
• www.learnnc.com
• AAAmath.com
• Book Adventure.com
• Brain Pop.com and Brain Pop Jr.com
• Interactive Math.com
• Online Storybook.com
• Welcome to the City.com
• Who’s Missing.com
• Math Playground.com

SUMMER READING

Encourage your child to read each day this summer.  The county libraries have a suggested reading list for each grade level.  It might be a good idea to allow your child to use his/her library card to check out and read some of these books.  Second graders should be reading 90 words per minute at the end of second grade.  Their reading voice should sound just like their talking voice.  Encourage them to read fluently and practice retellings often.

OTHER SUGGESTED SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Maintain a writing journal.  Students can write about topics that interest them or write summaries of books that they have read.
• Learn the math addition and subtraction facts from memory (using the flashcards will help as well as Math Magician on www.learnnc.com.
• Practice correct letter formation and neatness.

IT’S BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR!!!!

I have enjoyed teaching your child.   I will miss having him/her in my class next year.  Continue to work hard in third grade supporting your child in whatever ways you can.  I’m sure that he/she will do well.

Happy Summer Break,

Karen Craig, Second Grade Teacher