Important dates for 2nd Grade Penguin Research Report. January 9th – 13th This Week in 2A… Language Arts: Personal pronouns (he, she, it, etc.); Beginning, Middle, End; Creative writing prompt (If I were stuck in a snow globe…); Fundations – Finished Unit 5: multi syllable short vowel words. Math: telling time to the nearest five minutes; introduction to elapsed time Science: Penguins – characteristics of and differences; Penguin report work Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr. Steps in the right direction activity Next Week’s Schedule Mon. 1-16-17: NO SCHOOL Tues. 1-17-17: Day 3: Gym & Music Wed. 1-18-17: Day 4: Art Thurs. 1-19-17: Day 5: Library Fri. 1-20-17: Day 6: Music Electives! At the beginning of the 3rd quarter, we will join the 3rd/4th grade classes for electives. This is an opportunity for students to engage in multi-age learning activities we can’t typically cover in class. We will participate twice a week, and a sign-up genius will be sent so you and your child can choose something they are interested in. Please look for more information as we get closer to Jan. 23rd ! Upcoming Events Monday, Jan. 16th – NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Friday, Jan. 20th – End of the 2nd Quarter Monday, Jan. 30th – Friday, Feb. 3rd – Catholic Schools Week Important dates for 2nd Grade Penguin Research Report. 1-19-17: Facts #1-5 due 1-25-17: Facts #6-10 due. These facts may be copied from a source with no citing. We will begin putting the facts into our own words in class. We will also start the sloppy copy, which will be taken home to finish. .