Mrs. Bayard’s January
Classroom Newsletter
Things going on in the
classroom
I hope everybody had a wonderfulChristmas and New
Year holiday and enjoyed the time with your families.
The end of the second quarter is quickly approaching
and the Reading 3D testing will be administered this
month. I am very excited to see how well the students
will perform and as I gather data and results I will be
in contact with you regarding your child’s results.
Continue to read with your children a minimum of 20
minutes each night. Please use Moby Max and RAZ kids
as these are all great resources to reinforce skills and
content being taught in the classroom. 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 I can identify the problem types to
solve word problems. I can use addition to join
two amounts. I can solve addition problems when
there is an unknown change. I can solve addition
problems when there is an unknown amount at the
beginning. I can use subtraction to find how many
are left. I can use subtraction to solve problems
where the start is unknown. I can use
subtraction to find a missing amount. I can solve
two-step problems with addition and subtraction.
I can solve for a symbol that represents an
unknown change in addition and subtraction
problems.
2. NBT.5 I can fluently add and subtract within
100 using strategies based on place value,
properties of operations, and/or the relationship
between addition and subtraction.
2. NBT.7 I can add and subtract within 1000
using concrete models or drawings and strategies
based on place value.
2. NBT.8 I can 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 I can explain why addition and
subtraction strategies work, using place value
andthe 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.

Monday, January 18th is Dr.
Martin Luther King Holiday.
2. SL.2 I can retell key ideas and details from what I
have heard.
th
Tuesday,
January
19 and
2. L.5 I canunderstand
word
relationships.
I can
th
Wednesday,
January
20
are
name adjectives with similar meanings. I can name
verbs with similar
meanings.
teacher
workdays (no school
for students).

Report Cards will be sent
home on Thursday, January
28th.