Our students will recognize veterans by creating cards and writing messages to the residents at the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Home on SR 16.

Specials-Wk. of Nov. 6-10

Mon., Nov. 6-PE with Coach Allen, 1:45-2:25. Wear socks and sneakers, and pull back long hair.

Tues., Nov. 7-Music with Mr. Gafford, 1:45-2:25.

Wed., Nov. 8-Art with Mr. Lewis, 10:10-10:50.

Thurs., Nov. 9-Computer Lab with Ms. Rhodin, 1:45-2:25.

Fri., Nov. 10-PE with Coach Allen, 1:45-2:25. Socks and sneakers, please.

Students of the Week (SOTW)

These students have been recognized as our SOTW through October: Dylan, Nevaeh, Clara, Mabel, Caroline, Wilder, and Savannah.

Each classroom newsletter is posted on my page at http://teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ballinger-m/

You can view all newsletters, as well as other information and resources. Be sure to check the KES site often for school news and updates.

KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. BALLINGER GR. 2

KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. Wk. of Nov. 6-10, 2017

November is National Native American Heritage Month. During Social Studies,, students will: recognize Native Americans were the first inhabitants in North America (SS.2.A.2.1); compare the cultures of Native American tribes from various regions of the U.S. (SS.2.A.2.2); and describe the impact of immigrants on Native Americans (SS.2.A.2.3).

Trick-or-Reading=FUN, FUN, FUN!

The students enjoyed our reading rotations on Oct. 31. Each teacher shared a special book as the classes moved from room-to-room. In our class, I Need My Monster was read (AR 3.0). Your child can enjoy this book again and again by checking it out from our school library: the class copy will be donated to Ms. Snyder. You will also find it read aloud at http://www.storylineonline.net/

Character Counts! Recognition

Caroline is the recipient for the November CC! Pillar of Citizenship award.

Follow this link for the guide and resources

for select course standards in grades K-12

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/year-at-a-

glance/

Second-gr. math has many offerings for

online practice.

AR Update

As of Nov. 2, the class has read a combined total of 626 books and 1,088, 554 words, as shown by passed AR tests.

Word Wizards- (100,00-155,000 words) Gabe, Kaila, Caroline, and Mabel

(156,000-175,000 words) Mary and Finn

Mighty Milers

The class has run a combined total of 243.7 miles. Wow!

Students have been given the challenge to meet their first personal AR goals by Dec. 21. As of today, Mary has already reached her first goal, and is aiming high with a second.

Homework-Wk. of Nov. 6-10 (with standards)

Social Studies, Math, and Reading: Students read their current Scholastic News, Happy Veterans Day!, and complete page 4. They choose at least two paragraphs to practice oral reading fluency 2-3 times during the week. The Scholastic News is due on Fri. (LAFS.2.2.RI.2.5, LAFS.2.RF.4.4, LAFS.2.RI.1.1, and LAFS.2.RI.1.2).

Writing: DUE Fri.-Students continue to “super-size” at least 6 out of 10 sentences provided in the journal, editing and revising each. (LAFS.2.W.3.8, LAFS.2.L.1.1, and LAFS.2.L.1.2). *Super-sizing is an AVID activity that serves to expand vocabulary, strengthen writing, and promote creativity.

As you child’s schedule permits: Practice math skills online in Prodigy (MAFS. 2.OA.2.2)