Mrs. Bayard’s December
Classroom Newsletter
Things going on in the
classroom
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday
and enjoyed the time with your families. We only have
three weeks before the Christmas holiday and I have
encouraged all the students to remain engaged and
focused in their learning. Continue to read with your
children a minimum of 20 minutes each night. Also
remember to check your child’s blue folder and planner
for papers, homework schedule, spelling words and
important dates.
Please send your child to school in a warm jacket. As
long as it is not raining we will go outside for recess.
If you have any concerns or questions, please e-mail me
at kimberly_bayard@iss.k12.nc.us (there is an
underscore between my first and last name).
Math Essentials
2. OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100
to solve one and two step word problems involving
situations of adding to, taking from, putting
together, taking apart, and comparing, with
unknowns in all positions
2. NBT.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100
using strategies based on place value, properties
of operation, and/or the relationship between
addition and subtraction.
2.NBT.7 Add and subtract within 1000, using
concrete models or drawings and strategies
based on place value, properties of operations,
and/or the relationship between addition and
subtraction; relate the strategy to a written
method.
2. NBT.8 Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given
number 100-900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100
from a given number 100-900
2. NBT.9 Explain why addition and subtraction
strategies work, using place value and the
properties of operations.
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Daily Schedule
Letterland, Daily 5, Reading Interventions, and
Guided Reading will all be taught in the morning
before lunch. I have allotted time for a snack and
bathroom break around 9:10. Please feel free to
send a snack with your child. If your child does not
have a snack I will gladly provide one. This would
typically be animal crackers, cheese crackers, Chex
mix, or pretzels. If you would like to donate a snacks
it would be greatly appreciated. After lunch we will
spend time with writing, science, math, and social
studies.
Enhancements 9:30-10:15
Lunch 11:25-11:55
Recess 1:05-1:35
Breakfast closes at 7:30 and instruction begins. If
you would like your child to eat breakfast, please
have him/her here at school by 7:15, so they can get
to class on time for their learning.
Reading Essentials
2. RI.4 I can find meaning for 2nd grade words and
phrases. I can use context clues to determine word
meaning.
2. RI.6 I can tell the author’s main purpose of a text.
2. RI.7 I can explain how images (diagrams, charts,
etc.) relate to the text.
2. RL.2 I can retell a variety of stories from diverse
cultures. I can identify the main idea of the
selection.
2. RL.9 I can compare and contrast two or more
versions of the same story.
2. W.5 I can correct and make changes to my writing
with the help of others.
2. W.6 I can use digital tools, (PowerPoint, word,
publisher, smart board, websites, etc.) to create a
writing product by myself or in a group.
2. SL.4 I can orally tell a story/experience including
facts and details.
Reminders to Parents

Please check your child’s book
bag for their blue folders and
planners.

If there are any
transportation changes, you
must send a written note.

Tuesday, December 2nd
Progress Reports will be sent
home.
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
Monday, December 21st –
Friday, January 1st is the
Christmas Holiday. Students
will return to school on
Monday, January 4th.