Ms. Nobles’ 2nd Grade Classroom Newsletter Week of August 13-19, 2017 Important Information We had a terrific first week of school! Please sign up for ClassDojo if you have not done so already. This is how I communicate with you regarding your child’s behavior at school. The information sheet was in your registration packet. If you have any questions about this, please email me at noblesc@rcschools.net. RWS Open House is this Thursday, August 17th from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. You are welcome to drop by our classroom for a “Meet and Greet” after the presentation in the gym. Related Arts Schedule Monday: Art Tuesday: Music Wednesday: P.E. Thursday: Technology Friday: P.E. * Please remember to wear appropriate shoes on P.E. days. What We Are Learning Reading: story elements and structure (beginning, middle, and end); Reading test on Friday Writing: narrative writing Language Arts: nouns Math: understand mental math strategies (fact families) Social Studies: American symbols; test on Friday Science: none this week Important Information (continued) Fall Picture Day is Thursday, August 24th. Last Friday was our House Celebration. It was a blast! All teachers chose our “houses.” Everyone in our class is in Empatia, which means “empathy.” Our color is royal blue, and our symbol is a gorilla. Everyone in the school (including faculty) is in a house (there are 4 houses). We receive positive house points based on our behavior.