Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

It was another fun-filled day as we travel around the world! This morning, our class visited the European country of France with Mrs. Barrett. They had an excellent time learning about the holiday traditions and learning some French words as well! Then, we went to the computer lab where we read a story and made a picture about it on the computer. After lunch, we traveled to India with Mrs. Walter. It was quite different from the other traditions we learned so far. Then, we had an extra special treat....a REAL palentologist came to our school to teach our second graders about prehistoric creatures! We got to see and touch many cool fossils. It was truly fascinating! Tomorrow we will travel to some more countries where we will learn about different holiday traditions.

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

If your child told you they traveled to Mexico today, he/she wasn't lying! This morning we made passports so we could travel the world learning about different holiday traditions. Mexico, taught by Mrs. Barrett, was a great place to visit for Los Posados! The children enjoyed finding a raisin in a cake and learned about pinatas as well. This morning we also talked about our own traditions in the United States. Tomorrow, the students will travel to two more countries! They will take their "passport" and "suitcase" with them. Ask your child what else they learned today!

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

We had a fun day! This morning we reviewed our phonics/spelling pattern for the week and went through a Power Point to review our vocabulary words. Then, we re-read The Secret Life of Trees in groups and completed a scavenger hunt. After gym and music, we had centers/guided reading. This afternoon, we read some more of Harry Potter and then celebrated Wesley's good behavior! The entire school earned a movie and popcorn! We saw The Polar Express. Watching those who could "hear the bell" was priceless!

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning we talked a lot about trees. We read a non-fiction selection in our reading books about trees. Ask your child what interesting facts he/she learned about them! Then, with a partner, the students completed a comprehension packet using their books. We talked about words with -oo sounding like "smooth". We also discussed the vocabulary words and watched a Power Point showing the meanings of the words. We completed our DLP and a workbook page on proper nouns as well. This afternoon we read some of Harry Potter and then went to math class. We learned more about different types of graphs. Some of us have math homework. In Science, we started a new unit on habitats. We read about what a habitat is, completed our lesson outline and another activity in class.

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

We accomplished a lot today. This morning we learned about words with -oo that sound like moo. We analyzing a poem containing these words and introduced spelling words with the same pattern. Then, we corrected two sentences of DLP, talked about research reports, and learned that holidays are proper nouns (therefore they are capitalized!). We went to art class. This afternoon, we learned about line plots in math. Some students have math homework. In Social Studies, we dismantled our landform models (rubric showing grades sent home today), read a Time for Kids magazine containing the Statue of Liberty, and completed our Daily Geography Practice. It was a good day!

Friday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

Tests! Tests! Tests! We had a busy day! This morning we had math right away. We learned about pictographs. Some students have math homework. Then, we reviewed proper nouns, completed our DLP and took our Spelling test. After we completed centers/guided reading, we took our reading test. After lunch, we took our MAP test for math. We took a stretch break and then took our S.S. test. At the end of the day, we watched "A Christmas Carol" starring our favorite Disney characters. Your child will probably be mentally exhausted tonight! Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

We clapped out words into syllables this morning. Then, we reviewed our word wall and vocabulary words. We talked about diagrams and how to read them. Then, we worked on our DLP and practiced writing the names of the months in order. After we went to the library, we completed centers/guided reading. This afternoon, we got into our vocabulary groups. In math, we learned more about bar graphs. Most students have homework. At the end of the day, the students went to gym and music.

Don't forget about the Social Studies test tomorrow. The Reading books will also come home tonight for you to practice the story with your child. It is a more difficult story!

Wednesday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

We tried our hardest not to assign homework tonight because of our wonderful muscial at 7pm! We can't wait to see you there! This morning we reviewed our vocabulary words and phonics pattern. Then, we created a pamphlet to help us study for our reading test this Friday. We got through three centers/guided reading groups today. We also went to gym and music class. This afternoon, we learned about surveys in math class. We conducted our own surveys and practiced a couple of them together in class. We completed our work during class. After, rehearsed our muscial in front of the entire school! We are so excited and can't wait to perform tonight. See you there! Students should meet in the classroom at 6:45. Parents should find seats in the gym.

Tuesday in Mrs. Bognetti's room

Today we flip-flopped our schedule such that our other second grade friends could take their MAP tests. We started our day with math. We switched groups today and started studying graphs. We learned about bar graphs and picture graphs today. Most students have math homework. Then, we took our science tests. After, we read about conservation in Social Studies and made our last vocabulary card. We will have a Social Studies test on Friday this week. Sorry for the two tests in one week, but that is the way our units ended up! I tried to spread them out as best as possible. The students have a piece of paper with the page numbers to be reviewed as well as their vocabulary words and cards. Please help them review over the next couple of days. The S.S. book should come home tonight. I won't send it tomorrow because of the musical. This afternoon, we reviewed our phonics pattern, introduced the vocabulary words and read our story for the week, From Seed to Plant. We completed our DLP and did an activity on the months of the year as well. I sent home the spelling packets today (sorry, I forgot yesterday...new routine for me, too!) and gave the children some time in class to complete at least one of the pages. Don't forget they are due on Thursday. Thanks!

Monday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning we practiced our letter writing skills as we told Santa what we'd like for Christmas. Then, we learned the consonant blends str, spr, and thr. We introduced our spelling words and completed an activity in class, too. We finished two sentences of DLP, talked about main ideas and details, and learned that names of months are proper nouns. We went to art class. This afternoon, we read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and took a pre-test to see what the students know about graphs. Tomorrow we will switch groups according to the data analysis strand. We also took a timed math fact test. In Social Studies, we learned more about bar graphs and completed a graph together in class. Then, we worked on our map skills. After we practiced for our musical on Wednesday, we reviewed for the Science test tomorrow. Please review the unit with your child and study the vocabulary words! Thanks for all your help!

Friday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

It's Friday!!! This morning we did some problem solving in math and then we took a Chapter 10 test. Next week we will start reading different types of graphs. Then, we reviewed some skills in reading, took our spelling test and our reading test. I did send home the graded spelling tests so you can see how I will be grading them from here on out. This afternoon, we took a timed math fact test and practiced our facts too. Next Tuesday we will have a science test. I will be sending home the pages that need to be reviewed at home. In class, we reviewed the concepts and wrote definitions for our vocabulary words. At the end of the day, we had celebration day.

Thursday in Mrs. Bognetti's Class

This morning we reviewed words with -eer and -ear. We also reviewed our word wall and vocabulary words. We made a bar graph of our favorite fruits and made a stand-up model of Johnny Appleseed. After the library, we completed two guided reading groups/centers. This afternoon, we learned about minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years in math. Most students do not have homework, but a couple do. At the end of the day, we went to music and gym class. We are getting ready for our big musical next week!

There will be a Science test next week. A note will come home tomorrow with pages for you to review with your child.