Mrs. Bayard’s April
Classroom Newsletter
Things going on in the
classroom
Wow! I can’t believe it is already April. I hope
everyone had a wonderful and restful Spring Break.
Right before the break we finished our animal research
projects. They are wonderful and look great hanging in
the hallway. We will begin our fourth quarter projects
soon; they will be about historical people and their
contributions.
Fourth Quarter has now begun, and the Reading 3D
testing opens on April, 27th and testing will continue
into May. This will be the end of the year reading
assessment and all students should be able to read and
write a level M/N in order to be considered on second
grade level. Please continue to read with your child a
minimum of 20 minutes each night. Also don’t forget to
use MobyMax and RAZ-kids as these are both great
resources to reinforce skills and content being taught
in the classroom.
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. MD.1 I can choose the correct tool to
measure the length of objects. I can measure
the length of objects using a ruler, yardstick,
meter stick, and measuring tape.
2. MD.2 I can use two different units of length
to measure the same object. I can recognize and
describe that the relationship between the size
of a unit and the number of units needed will
vary.
2. MD.3 I can estimate length of objects using
different units of measurement.
2. MD.4 I can choose a measuring tool and
measure two different objects. I can tell the
difference in length between the two objects.
2. MD.5 I can use addition/subtraction up to 100
to solve word problems involving length with the
same unit.
2. MD.6 I can add/subtract using a number line
from 0 to 100.
2. MD.8 I can identify the names of each coin
and its value. I can count whole dollar
combinations. I can solve word problems involving
money.
2. MD.9 I can use measurement data to create a
line plot. I can use data in my line plot to answer
questions and tell facts.
2. MD.10 I can draw a picture graph to
represent data up to four categories. I can draw
a bar graph to represent data up to four
categories. I can collect data to create a picture
or bar graph.
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ELA Essentials
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.
2. RI.2 I can identify the main idea of a text with
several paragraphs.
2. RI.3 I can relate different historical events within
a text. I can relate scientific ideas within a text. I
can relate steps of a process within a text.
2. RI.5 I can identify a variety of text features to
help me find information and key facts. I can use
various text features to find key facts or
information in a text to gain meaning.
2. RI.6 I can tell the author’s reasoning by finding
and supporting the details in the text.
2. RI.9 I can find similarities and differences within
two texts of the same topic.
2. RI.10 By the end of the year I can read and
understand a variety of informational texts on or
above my grade level on my own.
2. W.2 I can write a sentence to introduce and
informative/explanatory product.
2. SL.5 I can use visual aids to help others
understand my story.
Reminders to Parents
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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.
Thursday, April 7th report
cards will be sent home.
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Wednesday, April 20th is Early
Release.
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Thursday, April 21st is our
field trip to Rescue Ranch.
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Friday, April 29th is a Teacher
Work Day.