Happy Fall Ya'll!

Dear 2B Families,

Happy Fall Break! I hope you all have a lovely break!

Our Charlotte's Web Celebration:

Lima Bean Experiment:

Spirit Day Fun:

Parachute Day in PE:

BUBBLES after Popsicles!

Costume Proposal: In an effort to save paper, we have made our costume proposal digital! Please submit your child's proposal by Friday, October 26th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSLGxfoQqC0dq8paUnOCvDIxuArMn-xE9Ps5MI8_HCr4Qjvg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Read-a-thon: Mark your calendars for our fifth annual Read-a-thon! This special day will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 31st. Students have the option to come to school dressed as their favorite classical literary character, scientist, or historical figure. Costumes need not come directly from the grade level curriculum, though they must be classically aligned. Additionally, costumes should allow students to engage in regular school day activities such as recess, lunch, and P.E., and shouldn’t impede their instruction. Violent images or weapons of any kind will not be permitted. It is sure to be a full, fun day celebrating the beautiful enjoyment reading brings!

Book Fair: Our fall book fair will be hosted by Barnes and Noble at Dana Park on Saturday, October 27th, from noon to 4:00 pm. Stop in to hear Archway Arete teachers read their favorite books aloud (see schedule here), and be sure to check out their classroom wish list baskets. Artwork and literary essays from our own Arete scholars will be on display throughout the store, and a special “Chargers Chip” drink will be featured in the cafe. There will also be classical literature scavenger hunts, STEAM activities, and more!

Q1 Report Cards: Over Fall Break I will be working through our first quarter checklist. Here is more information about what to look for: Please note that these numbers in no way represent a “grade” (such as A=4, B=3, etc.) We do not use letter grades in K-2. The standard explanation of numbers is as follows:

Assessment Scale
Exceeds expectations for skill with consistency and without teacher guidance and direction	4
Meets expectations for skill with consistency and without teacher guidance and minimal direction	3
Inconsistent demonstration of the skill; the skill is in development but needs improvement and more independent expression	2
Below grade level expectations and achievement of peers	1
Skill has not been covered or assessed	NA

With that in mind, these numbers could also indicate my proximity to your child and help answer the question: How close does this student need me to be in order to complete that skill successfully?

"4" would look like: Your child displays confident success in that skill without any further support. I can be at my desk, or working with another student, and your child is able to independently show accurate proficiency without further instruction.

"3" would look like: Your child is showing proficiency in this skill, and benefits from occasional support. I am walking throughout the classroom, occasionally stopping by his/her desk to monitor progress, and when I do so, he/she is successful.

"2" would look like: Your child is able to complete that task, but is in need of additional support. I am sitting right behind him/her, looking over his shoulder, whispering reminders, and with that support your child is able to be successful.

"1" would look like: Your child needs my full attention and continual support in order for him/her to be successful in that skill. I am sitting right beside them, holding their hand, pointing with my finger, giving reminders, etc.

When reviewing your child’s evaluation please keep in mind that these scales were put into use when applying a number to any given skill. We look forward to discussing your child’s growth this quarter during our conference.

Sign-Ups:

Sign-Up for a Parent/Teacher Conference: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ea8af2e5-quarter1

Friday Folder/Copying Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ea8af2e5-2bfriday

Reading Groups/Math Groups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA8AF2E5-2breading

Next Week in 2B:

Literature: We will begin reading The Boxcar Children the week of October 23rd. Please send a copy of this to school as soon as you can!

Writing and Grammar: We will read an excerpt from Nurse Matilda and practice writing commas in a series. We will continue to classify sentences, adding "Declarative Sentences" to our question and answer flow. We will also spend time reviewing parts of a complete sentence.

Spalding Words Next Week:
Monday: leave, early, close, close, flower, flour, nothing, ground, lead (the way), led (the way), lead (pencil)
Tuesday: such, morning, however, mind, shall, alone, order, third
Wednesday: push, point, within, body, field, belongs, cheese, earn, edge, feather

Math: We will be doing a few days of review to get us warmed up, then continuing into our length unit with the metric system and how to identify different metrics!

Science: We are wrapping up our life cycle unit when we return from Fall Break. Watch for a study guide coming home. Reading minutes may be substituted for study time, if needed.

History: There is no history due to half days.

With Grateful Hearts,

Mrs. Dombrowski and Miss Monk