Ms. Linehan’sNewsletter
January 2016
Thank you to Mrs. Swank and Mrs. King for the fun holiday party. The kids and
I enjoyed the holiday party and snacks. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts. I truly
appreciate you thinking of me.
Upcoming Events!!
January 5th – PTA Meeting @7pm
January 13th – 2nd Grade Chat and Chew
January 18th – School Holiday/Martin Luther King Day
January 20th – Movable Monday Schedule (will use Monday schedule)
January 22nd – PTA Movie Night
A Look Ahead
February 2nd – PTA Meeting
February 24th – Invention Expo
Academic News!!
In math, the students are starting graphing. They will be analyzing and
creating bar, picture, and pictographs. Then we will be onto probability. The graphing
and probability units are fun units that the kids really seem to enjoy learning about.
Please continue to practice addition and subtraction facts at home. Students are
encouraged to use I-READY Reading and Math along with Reflex at home. Using these
programs at school and home is making a huge difference in their math instruction
and making them a more confident math learner.
In science, we have started learning about magnets. The students are very
interested in experimenting and learning about magnets. We are planning to test on
Friday January 15th, as long as there are no additional snow days! Our final unit this
quarter will be learning about seasonal changes.
In language arts, we are continuing to work on comprehension, fluency,
vocabulary and accuracy in both fiction /nonfiction texts. Please remember to read
each night. 2nd grade is also beginning our small moments and personal narrative
unit. The students are writing about a small moment they have experienced and
expand it using details. The students are doing a great job.
Just a reminder!!
 Please remember to send your child to school with a warm coat and a hat and
gloves. We do try to go outside for recess every day and get some fresh air if
the weather permits. Names inside coats, hats, and gloves are helpful.
 Continue to check agenda and sign it daily. Please bring agenda to school
everyday.
Thanks for all you do! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!!
Kristin Linehan