f January 2016 Grades two and three Date Curriculum Focus Language: Daily Home Reading. Check out Raz Kids. Reading: Retelling of a fictional story, making personal connections Writing: Written Retell, Paragraphs (Gr.3); Descriptive Writing (Gr.2); Word Study; using commas to list words in a sentence; combining sentences using conjunctions. Oral Communication: Reading assessments, retell. Mathematics 2D Geometry: identify, describe, sort and compare 2D figures; compose and decompose shapes; symmetry Upcoming unit: Addition and Subtraction Please practice addition and subtraction facts to 18 Social Studies: Gr. 2 Mapping Skills; Gr. 3 New France Family Life: Created Male and Female (note going home) Religion: Gr.2 Begin discussing the sacrament of First Reconciliation Virtue of the Month: Self-Control: God wants us to do what we know and feel is right. Stop, Think and Make a Choice Happy Birthday to: Sarah turns 9 on January 7th! Reminders Happy New Year 2016 and Welcome Back! Remember to check the weather forecast each day, and wear appropriate clothing such as hats, mitts, snow pants, scarves, etc. Book Orders are due Jan. 25th. Cheques are payable to Scholastic Canada, Ltd. Begin to practice addition and subtraction facts to 18 at home. Gr. 2***Please contact St. Josephine Bakita Parish if you have not registered your child for the Holy Sacraments. First Reconciliation will take place on February 23, 2016. Mark Your Calendars!!! Library Book Exchange – Friday Gym- Tuesdays and Thursday Pizza Day- Wednesdays Tuck Shop – Thursdays and Friday s Subway - Tuesdays Kidssentials - Thursday P.A. Day – Monday, January 18th No Classes – Reporting Day for teachers © 2007 by Education World®. Education World grants users permission to reproduce this work sheet for educational purposes only. 1