November Newsletter
Mrs. McGehee’s Class News
News from 2nd Grade!
November reminds us that the holidays are
fast approaching. This is going to be a fun
and busy month for us! Mark your
calendars for Tuesday,
November 24. We will have our
Thanksgiving class play at 11:15. Be sure to
bring your cameras! This will
take place in our classroom.
Please come early. We will begin promptly at 11:15.
Phonics
We continue to target phonetic patterns in class each week. Our goal is for
these skills to carry over in correct spelling in everyday writing. We are
working on consistent use of capitalization and punctuation in sentence
writing. We should not have capital letters in the middle of words or on
words that do not need to be capitalized. Punctuation at the end of
sentences is extremely important. Pease encourage your child with these
skills when writing at home. Good spelling takes time, practice, and
sometimes asking an adult help spell a lot of words!
Marvelous Math
Standards for Unit 2
Operations and Algebraic Thinking (Addition and Subtraction)
 Demonstrate competence representing and solving problems involving
addition and subtraction
 Demonstrate competence adding and subtracting within 20
Number and Operations in Base ten: Deepening Understanding of Place Value
 Demonstrate competence using place value understanding and properties
of operations to add and subtract.
Multiple Methods for Basic Skills Practice
Everyday Mathematics provides numerous methods for basic skills practice
and review. These include written and choral fact drills, mental math routines,
practice with fact triangles/flashcards, daily sets of review problems called
math boxes, homework, times tests and a wide variety of math games.
Reading, Phonics, Comprehension,
& Language Arts
Comprehension and fluency are so
important to the reading process! Please be
sure your child reads to you orally several
times each week so you can listen for fluent
reading. Independent reading of course, is
good for them too. If they enjoy reading to
themselves be sure to ask them questions
about what they’ve read or something that
happended in the story and why. Then, talk
about what might happen next. When they do
read aloud to you, encourage them to read
each sentence pausing at punctuation marks
and new paragraphs. If expression isn’t
coming naturally, you should model it for
them by rereading a sentence that was just
read. Explain that expression makes the book
more interesting and increases
comprehension.
Social Studies
We are learning about communitites, how they are structured, and the impact
each person has in a community. We will compare our community with rural,
urban and suburban. As we compare and contrast these communities we’ll
discover the ways communities have changed. We are learning about the pilgrims
and what they had to experience on the Mayflower. We are also learning that as
Americans we have freedoms.
With Vererans Day coming up, we are discussing the symbols of America and
what they mean. Feel free to discuss some of the ways that we are free!
Writing
Our Write Source Skills Book provides us with opportunities for
daily practice in editing and proofreading skills. The program
highlights three important skills used in writing. The “Proofreading
Activities” focus on punctuation, the mechanics of writing, usage,
and spelling. The “Sentence Activities” provide practice in sentence
combining and correcting sentence problems. The “Language
Activities” highlight the parts of speech.
We are also leaning some new skills in writing. We are learning that
writers write about experiences, memories, first times, and feelings.
We are finishing up discussing small moments. We are keeping a
writing notebook full of ideas and writings that we’ve done this
year. I want your child to love writing and be able to write about
what is important to them.
“The power of being included and valued by
peers motivates students to active
participation in their own learning.”
-Tribes
Reminders
Remember to use our class website to find information on student of the
week, differentiated homework, FAQs, announcements, etc. (jenksps.org)
Also, I recommend using everydaymathonline.com as learning tool for math.
Mark Your Calendars:
November 11 Veteran’s Day Assembly at 9:15.
November 24 Thanksgiving Play 11:15 Come Early!
November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break. No School.
I am thankful for my wonderful students who bring a smile to
my face each and every day! Your children are amazing
individuals and I am SO happy to be their teacher! I appreciate
your e-mails. Communication is so important for a successful
school year. Together we are making it happen!
 Mrs. McGehee