Field Trip Notes:
On Thursday 1/16, we will be going to the
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. We wil be touring their collections of Eyptian and Chinese artifacts, with some free time to explore the art.
- The Cafe at the VMFA is the best lunch selection of anywhere we visit during the year, so we like to take this opportunity for the kids to buy their own lunches. In class, we will look at the cafe menu and plan out what they want to buy. On Thursday, send your child with the cash they'll need. Part of the experience is paying for the meal and getting change.
- If you are not driving, please leave booster seats by the front door. Thank you to the drivers making this trip possible - Heather, Joel, Lucy, Sugoto & Bridget.
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Thursday, 1/16*
Field trip to VMFA
Monday, 1/20
MLK Day - No School
Thursday, 2/6
Science Museum Trip
Tuesday, 2/11
Winter Open House
February 17 & 18
School Closed
Thursday, 2/20
Yamato Drummers at Paramount Theater
Saturday, 2/22
25th Anniv. Auction
April 22nd
Botanical Gardens Trip
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We are just wrapping up our unit on Geometry. The kids have learned a ton of vocabulary, and should be able to describe polygons, categorize quadrilaterals, calculate perimeter and find the area for rectangles. See all the
standards here.
Next, we will be circling back to numeric operations to hit division.
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THis week, we took a pause before starting our next book and expanded the vocabulary we use to describe characters. We used all the words to the right, and matched them with descriptions of characters. To reinforce this at home, take a look at the list, and try to use some of those words with your child. Take time to descibe characters from books, TV, or movies and use examples to support precise descriptions of characters.
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Character Trait Vocabulary
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argumentative, bold, independent, irritable, predictable, self-assured, sensible, stern, supportive, timid, admirable, appreciative, carefree,
careless,
indecisive, innocent, modest, persistent, prudent, rambunctious, sensitive, sympathetic, trustworthy, cordial,
tolerant,
hesitant, indifferent, meek,
conceited, rash, envious,
menacing, noble, perceptive,
cunning, defiant, fickle,
reckless, skeptical,
egotistical,
submissive,
spiteful,
surly,
irritable,
unassuming,
insensitive,
uncompromising,
unsympathetic, demanding, assertive, pompous.
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Keep sending your child dressed for the weather. We will continue to go outside for recess in most weather conditions.
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Snowman crafts we made with our 7th grade buddies.
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Resources:
SmugMug Galleries
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Thank you for all the holiday cards, treats and gifts that came in before the holiday break. And thank you for all who contributed to the generous gift card! I feel grateful and appreciated.
- 25th Anniversary Celebration will be an auction on Saturday, February 22nd at the Jefferson Theater. See the website to buy your tickets.
- Middle School Talent Show - Thursday, Jan 16, 6pm at IX Park.
- A group of middle schoolers is leading a collection of money and items for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank this month. They are presenting to the class next week.
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Second Grade Newsletter
Mr. Ben Smith
Ben.Smith@PeabodySchool.org
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