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January 201Volume 1, Issue 5
Rolling Ridge’s 2nd Grade Newsletter
Our reading program at Rolling Ridge is called Pathways. This program is used in K-5. It includes small skill groups, writing, technology, independent reading and center activities. This month in reading we will…
Continue to work in small guided reading groups Identify the author’s purpose Ask and answer questions Explore cause and effect Identify the sequence of a story
This month in writing we will be… Journaling Handwriting – Reviewing printing uppercase and lowercase Continuing with Writing Workshop Capitalizing proper nouns and the word I Using correct spelling for common sight words Recognizing and using complete sentences Identify nouns and verbs in sentences Writing “How to” books which include sequential directions
Language Arts News!
Math Our math program includes whole and small group instruction, technology and hands-on activity centers.This month in math we will …
Regrouping to add and subtract Explore probability
Contents
Language Arts 1Math News 1Upcoming Events 1Writing News 1Social Studies News 2Science News 2Reminders 2Volunteers 2Contact Information 2Vocabulary Corner 2
Rol l ing Ridge Elementary
Upcoming Events
Jan. 16 th 6:30Movie Night
Jan. 19 th NO SCHOOLMartin Luther King Holiday
Jan. 23 rd 2nd Quarter Ends
Jan. 26 th NO SCHOOLTeacher work day
Jan. 30 th Spirit DayFavorite Sports Jersey
Happy New Year!
In Science, we will explore seasonal changes that occur in plants and animals.
In Social Science we will explore the land, climate, contributions and culture of Ancient China.
Science and Social Science Time
Reminders
“A teacher affects
eternity; she can never tell
where her influence
stops.”-- Henry
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Volunteers and Contact Information
Students should bring a sweatshirt or sweater to school as the room temperature can vary.
Students may bring one snack to school
Students must bring their agendas/homework folders back to school each day
IMPORTANT: Please make sure your child knows what to do in case of an emergency early dismissal. We also need up to date contact information for you and emergency contact information in case of an early school closing.
Rolling Ridge Elementary School500 East Frederick DriveSterling, VA 20164Phone:(571) 434-4540Fax:(703) 444-7442E-mails:[email protected]@[email protected]@lcps.org
School Hours – 7:50 a.m.-2:35 p.m.Office hours 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
VolunteersDo you want to volunteer? There are a number of ways to volunteer:
Cut out laminations at home
Copying at school Reading with
students Monitoring Centers
Do you have other special skills like sewing?
Please call or email us to let us know how you want to help!
VocabularyCorner
Math VocabularyRegrouping Place valueProbability
Likely unlikely
Science VocabularyHibernation migrationCamouflage estivation
Dormant
Social Science Vocabulary
China AsiaEmperor
The Great WallArchitecture contributionCalligraphy