School-Wide Service Project: Ayla’s Acres

The first-grade classes are spearheading a KES community service project to benefit Ayla's Acres Pet Sanctuary. As a school, we would like to collect cat and dog food throughout the month of February as we recognize our Pillar of Caring. Your donations of both bagged and canned food are appreciated. For information about Ayla’s Acres and their work in our community, visit http://www.aylasacres.org/ .

AVID Planner/Agenda

Thank you, parents, for reviewing and signing the AVID planner each evening. This organizational tool (OT) is expected to be completed by the student daily. A SMART goal for the week is written on the left page, above Mon. Look to see if your child has included the goal, daily homework (including title of book read for homework), and AR points from the classroom data board.

Homework-Wk. of Jan. 29-Feb. 2 (with standards)

Reading: Tues.-Thurs. nights-Students read from an appropriate-level, good fit AR book for 20+ minutes and record the title in the AVID planner/agenda. (LAFS.2.RF.4.4.a)

Social Studies and Reading: Students read their current Scholastic News, Prey on the Ice, and complete page 4. They will 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: Students choose at least two topics in their journal and write to respond in complete, revised and edited, super-sized sentences. (LAFS.2.W.2.5, LAFS.2.L.1.2.d, and LAFS.2.L.1.1.a).

Due by Fri., Feb. 2.

As schedule permits: Students practice math skills online in TenMarks, Prodigy and/or Khan Academy (varied gr. 2 FL math

standards).

KETTERLIINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. BALLINGER GR. 2

KETTERLIINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. Wk. of Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018

Coach Allen will share information about Jump Rope for Heart during PE class on Feb. 1. This worthwhile event supports The American Heart Association and is a perfect companion to our second-grade science unit of study. (Standard SC.2.L.14.1: Distinguish human body parts (brain, heart, lungs, stomach, muscles, and skeleton) and their basic functions.

Students of the Week (SOTW)

Gabe and Santi are our recent SOTW. Congratulations!

Character Counts! Pillar of Respect

Wilder is the recipient of the January Pillar of Respect award. He will be recognized at the CC! program on Feb. 2.

Look for TenMarks online math info.

in the blue AVID nightly folder.

Together with Prodigy and Khan

Academy, your child has varied

options for targeted practice.

Specials-Wk. of Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018

Mon., Jan. 29-No school for students.

Tues., Jan. 30-Art with Mr. Lewis, 1:45-2:25.

Wed., Jan. 31-Computer Lab with Ms. Tierney, 10:10-10:50.

Thurs., Feb. 1-PE with Coach Allen, 1:45-2:25 (wear socks, sneakers, and pull back hair).

Fri., Feb. 2-Music with Mr. Gafford, 1:45-2:25 (bring precorder).

Celebrate! Celebrate! Birthday greetings go out to Santi, Gabe, and Dylan.

Accelerated Reader (AR) Updates

Finn and Ethan have each reached their first AR goal of the third grading period, and are aiming higher. Way to go! As of Jan. 25, the class has read a combined total of 2,663, 047 words and 1,074 books as shown by passed AR tests.

Word Wizards: Finn (522,173); Gabe (420, 045); Kaila (251, 270); Caroline (228,578); Mary ((219,258); Ethan (182,560); Clara (165,034); Mabel (153, 271); and Savannah (116, 822).