Legacy Elementary
Ashburn, VA
De ce m b e r 1 , 2 01 5
Vol u m e 1 , I s s ue 4
Mrs. Hetey’s December News
Language Arts
*In reading groups, students are focusing on
vocabulary development and answering a wide
variety of questions about what they are reading.
They need to be able to interpret and reflect upon
what they are reading. Groups are reading both
fiction and non-fiction stories.
*This month, our class will learn about Jan Brett
and discover many of her wonderful stories &
illustrations, which are perfect for wintertime.
*In writing, we will begin our “How To” unit.
Students will be taught the skills needed to explain
directions in a meaningful and sequential manner.
They will learn about topic sentences, using starter
and transition words, and how to explain clear
steps with details.
Social Studies
& Science
In Social Studies:
We will compare the lives and contributions of
three American Indian cultures of the past and
present, with emphasis on the Powhatan of the
Eastern Woodlands, the Lakota of the Plains,
and the Pueblo people of the Southwest. (SOL
2.2) We will be locating the regions of the
Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo Indians on
United States maps. (SOL 2.4 C) We will also
gain an understanding of the relationship
between the environment and the culture of
the Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo Indians.
(SOL 2.4 D)
In Science (After Break):
We will cover the characteristics of natural
and artificial magnets, magnetism, metals,
magnetic/non-magnetic, north and south poles,
attract/repel, and magnetic compass. (SOL 2.2)
Math
The concepts covered this month will be:
SOL 2.5 We will continue to recall addition facts
with sums to 20 or less and the corresponding
subtraction facts.
SOL 2.6 We will find & estimate the sum when
given two whole numbers whose sum is 99 or less.
SOL 2.7 We will find & estimate the difference
when given two whole numbers whose sum is 99
or less.
SOL 2.17 We will learn to construct, read &
interpret bar, picture, & pictographs
SOL 2.18 We will use data from experiments to
predict outcomes
Polar Express Day
On December 15th, we will be celebrating winter
by reading and watching The Polar Express. To
get in the mood, we invite all students to wear
their PJ’s and come ready for hot chocolate and
other fun things!
Thank You Parents
Thank you very much for joining us for American
Education Week. The students had such a great time
making their turkey with you and writing about what
they are thankful for this year. We hope you enjoyed
your visit and were able to catch a glimpse of life in
second grade!
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December Birthdays
December Highlights
12/2 – Pajama & Slipper Day
Kayla – 7th
12/11 - Holiday Shop (5:30-8:00p.m)
12/15 - 2nd grade Polar Express Day
12/18 – Dining for Dollars & Open
Skate @ Ashburn Ice
House/Pomodoro Pizza
12/21/15-1/1/16 - Winter Break
Classroom Book Orders
Remember: Scholastic books orders
are also PAPERLESS! Please utilize
the online ordering system to
purchase books for your child to give
the class a free book. Use the class
activation code to earn books for our
classroom library.
Our class is on its way to earning
20 CLASS PAWS for exhibiting good
behavior in school!!
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: J3RH3
Reminders to Students
*We have PE on Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday.
Make sure you wear
appropriate shoes.
*The weather is COLD. Bring
a warm jacket if you wish to
participate in outdoor recess.
*Bring a healthy, nut-free
snack each day.
See you in
2016!
Contact me with any questions or concerns at
barbara.griffinhetey@lcps.org