Wooo hooo!! It's almost school time! I am so excited to get this year started and get to know my kiddos! As you may (or may not) know, I am new to third grade. I taught 7th and most recently 2nd grade!
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I love when parents are involved in their child's learning!!!
Also, let me know if you are checking this blog so that I can know if it's worthy of my time each week or I can spend those minutes elsewhere. Just send me an email kaley.hilbig@gonzales.txed.net and let me know.
Thanks!
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
ARF the musical & Valentines
ARF the 2nd grade musical was fantastic! These kiddos did super. I am so proud of them!!!
Valentines Day was fun on Friday! We shared cupcakes, lemonade and even squeezed in a little learning! We used our conversation hearts to graph during Math and then made our own. Maybe some of those made them home to you! I can always count on them to work extra hard when their is candy or food involved :)
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Math Fun!
Last week we got to explore our 3D shapes using FOOD! We had KitKats, Snickers, Bugels, Hershey Kisses, marshmallows and cereal to help us learn our 3D shapes. We tallied up what we had and even made a graph about it! We got to use our vocabulary words to write about what our graph told us, too!
Friday, January 17, 2014
January 20-24
***Reminder - NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will see your student bright and early on Tuesday morning the 21st to start our week.
Please encourage your child to eat breakfast in the cafeteria in the morning. It is actually REALLY good... I have been eating in there myself! AND, by doing so, they can save you time by not making them breakfast in the morning. If our numbers start slipping, we will have to serve breakfast in the classroom - and NO ONE wants that!
Spelling: "oo" words
wood, took, too, noon, good, root, book, boot, wool, food
BONUS: bloom , shook
Language Arts: We are studying information text, or "how to". This we have read and written a lot of informational text using our sequencing words. We will continue this next with making s'mores, cartoon faces and other fun things!
We will also be reviewing contractions. We have already studied these earlier in the year, so this should just be a review for them. We have also been practicing contractions in our Guided Reading Groups.
Math: We will be finishing up our Geometry unit and having a test on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday I will introduce two-digit subtraction. I have to say, I think this is the hardest concept for 2nd graders in the curriculum and it TAKES a lot of practice and reinforcement with homework. Please, if you are able, practice a few problems each night. We will be doing subtraction with and without regrouping (borrowing).
Science: We are studying weather! We will learn what meteorologists use to measure weather and observe the weather ourselves!
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Just a few reminders:
Yearbook orders are due January 24th
Beta Club will take flower orders through Feb. 7th
Please sign your students reading log nightly!
Please encourage your child to eat breakfast in the cafeteria in the morning. It is actually REALLY good... I have been eating in there myself! AND, by doing so, they can save you time by not making them breakfast in the morning. If our numbers start slipping, we will have to serve breakfast in the classroom - and NO ONE wants that!
Spelling: "oo" words
wood, took, too, noon, good, root, book, boot, wool, food
BONUS: bloom , shook
Language Arts: We are studying information text, or "how to". This we have read and written a lot of informational text using our sequencing words. We will continue this next with making s'mores, cartoon faces and other fun things!
We will also be reviewing contractions. We have already studied these earlier in the year, so this should just be a review for them. We have also been practicing contractions in our Guided Reading Groups.
Math: We will be finishing up our Geometry unit and having a test on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday I will introduce two-digit subtraction. I have to say, I think this is the hardest concept for 2nd graders in the curriculum and it TAKES a lot of practice and reinforcement with homework. Please, if you are able, practice a few problems each night. We will be doing subtraction with and without regrouping (borrowing).
Science: We are studying weather! We will learn what meteorologists use to measure weather and observe the weather ourselves!
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Just a few reminders:
Yearbook orders are due January 24th
Beta Club will take flower orders through Feb. 7th
Please sign your students reading log nightly!
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13-17
The first week back FLEW by! I have a feeling that it's indicative of the entire semester. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine we are finally getting. I know the kiddos are excited to have recess again.
Here's what we are up to this week...
Spelling - burn, turn, nurse, hurt, supper, dinner, germ, shirt, dirt, first & BONUS: person, sister
In Language Arts we are learning about Procedural Text or "How To". Today we worked on 'How to make a PB&J sandwich'.
We are also learning about Context Clues. Those are what help us while we are reading and come across a word we don't know. We can use pictures, helping words (or, like, are, called), words you already know, or examples and definitions. Sometimes re-reading the sentence helps a lot too!
Last week we reviewed the prefixes dis, re, un, pre. This week we are looking at suffixes such as ful, less, er, est, ly, etc... We are starting with our root words and finding suffixes to match.
In Math we are comparing 2D/3D shapes. Vocabulary words like vertices, face, and edge are words they are using to describe the attributes of each 3D shape. I am really impressed at how much they already know about their shapes and how quickly they are learning the new vocabulary. We are also going to be composing and decomposing shapes. This means we will see what other shapes we can create from existing shapes.
In Social Studies we are discussing the life and accomplishments of MLK. Monday (Jan. 20) is MLK day and also a school holiday.
REPORT CARDS are coming home today with your child. Be sure and sign the envelope and return ONLY the envelope.
New flashcards are also coming home today to those who have misplaced theirs. Please be sure that your child is doing these nightly in addition to reading 20 minutes.
Thank you for your help in this matter and have a great week!
Here's what we are up to this week...
Spelling - burn, turn, nurse, hurt, supper, dinner, germ, shirt, dirt, first & BONUS: person, sister
In Language Arts we are learning about Procedural Text or "How To". Today we worked on 'How to make a PB&J sandwich'.
We are also learning about Context Clues. Those are what help us while we are reading and come across a word we don't know. We can use pictures, helping words (or, like, are, called), words you already know, or examples and definitions. Sometimes re-reading the sentence helps a lot too!
Last week we reviewed the prefixes dis, re, un, pre. This week we are looking at suffixes such as ful, less, er, est, ly, etc... We are starting with our root words and finding suffixes to match.
In Math we are comparing 2D/3D shapes. Vocabulary words like vertices, face, and edge are words they are using to describe the attributes of each 3D shape. I am really impressed at how much they already know about their shapes and how quickly they are learning the new vocabulary. We are also going to be composing and decomposing shapes. This means we will see what other shapes we can create from existing shapes.
In Social Studies we are discussing the life and accomplishments of MLK. Monday (Jan. 20) is MLK day and also a school holiday.
REPORT CARDS are coming home today with your child. Be sure and sign the envelope and return ONLY the envelope.
New flashcards are also coming home today to those who have misplaced theirs. Please be sure that your child is doing these nightly in addition to reading 20 minutes.
Thank you for your help in this matter and have a great week!
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Halfway There!
I hope everyone enjoyed their break! I know I sure enjoyed turning that alarm clock off and sleeping in! I also go to spend a lot of time with family and friends, but I'm ready to get back into our school routine! I've missed the kiddos dearly… I need to see those sweet 7 & 8 year olds!
This week in ELA we will be focusing on Literary Fiction and how we can find clues to see if the text is fiction or non-fiction. We have already studied text features of each; now we will compare them. We are also going to be discussing fact & opinion. Students will be able to distinguish that "The sky is blue" is a fact and "The sky is pretty" is an opinion. Also, this week we will be reviewing prefixes and how they add meaning to a word.
Our spelling focus will be long and short vowels. I will post spelling words tomorrow.
In Math we will finish up two-digit addition and take a test on this concept. We will start 2D/3D shapes on Thursday.
Third six weeks report cards will be ready soon. Remember, we will be having our last conferences for this report card. Look for letters in your child's black take home binder about this meeting.
Please make sure your child is getting their 20 min. (or more!) of reading in each night. This month they are working for a goal of 5 100's in AR to earn their Pizza Hut 'Book-It' certificate. Hopefully they've been enjoying some free pizza!!!
Also, I know some of the students have 'spilled the beans' and told me that their parents aren't looking at their black binders each night (or at all). Please make sure you are signing behavior calendar & reading log. Also, while you're in their binder, glance over their assignments and make sure they have done all their homework!
Let's make this a great semester, just like the last!
Only 9 weeks until Spring Break :)
This week in ELA we will be focusing on Literary Fiction and how we can find clues to see if the text is fiction or non-fiction. We have already studied text features of each; now we will compare them. We are also going to be discussing fact & opinion. Students will be able to distinguish that "The sky is blue" is a fact and "The sky is pretty" is an opinion. Also, this week we will be reviewing prefixes and how they add meaning to a word.
Our spelling focus will be long and short vowels. I will post spelling words tomorrow.
In Math we will finish up two-digit addition and take a test on this concept. We will start 2D/3D shapes on Thursday.
Third six weeks report cards will be ready soon. Remember, we will be having our last conferences for this report card. Look for letters in your child's black take home binder about this meeting.
Please make sure your child is getting their 20 min. (or more!) of reading in each night. This month they are working for a goal of 5 100's in AR to earn their Pizza Hut 'Book-It' certificate. Hopefully they've been enjoying some free pizza!!!
Also, I know some of the students have 'spilled the beans' and told me that their parents aren't looking at their black binders each night (or at all). Please make sure you are signing behavior calendar & reading log. Also, while you're in their binder, glance over their assignments and make sure they have done all their homework!
Let's make this a great semester, just like the last!
Only 9 weeks until Spring Break :)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Dec. 9-13
This week....
Today we went to Master Gardeners and learned about the parts of a leaf and how they make food! We also learned that it's called Photosynthesis when the plant makes the food!
Thursday we will be going to the 3rd grade play at Jr High in the afternoon. We also will be taking our ELA 6 weeks test that morning.
Friday is their Math 6 weeks test.
Monday (16th) is their MOY Math test.
Tuesday (17th) is the MOY Reading test.
I know this seems like a lot of testing, but I do believe your students are well prepared and will do well on them if they apply their knowledge. These tests will give us important data on what the student struggles with so that I am able to better address that concept.
Next Friday (20th) we will be having our Christmas party. It will begin around 9am with a movie and hot chocolate in our pajamas. Students are allows to bring a small blanket that would fit in their backpack. No pillows please. We will be making our ornaments and a little craft to bring home as a surprise. I am very excited that this year Sonic is helping out with our food. Please send $2.50 so cover the cost of their wacky pack. Notes with more information will be going home today.
Also going home today are progress reports and graded papers. These DO NOT need to be signed or returned. Please note there are no Science grades, as we are starting Science this week.
Thanks! As always, call or email with questions.
Today we went to Master Gardeners and learned about the parts of a leaf and how they make food! We also learned that it's called Photosynthesis when the plant makes the food!
Thursday we will be going to the 3rd grade play at Jr High in the afternoon. We also will be taking our ELA 6 weeks test that morning.
Friday is their Math 6 weeks test.
Monday (16th) is their MOY Math test.
Tuesday (17th) is the MOY Reading test.
I know this seems like a lot of testing, but I do believe your students are well prepared and will do well on them if they apply their knowledge. These tests will give us important data on what the student struggles with so that I am able to better address that concept.
Next Friday (20th) we will be having our Christmas party. It will begin around 9am with a movie and hot chocolate in our pajamas. Students are allows to bring a small blanket that would fit in their backpack. No pillows please. We will be making our ornaments and a little craft to bring home as a surprise. I am very excited that this year Sonic is helping out with our food. Please send $2.50 so cover the cost of their wacky pack. Notes with more information will be going home today.
Also going home today are progress reports and graded papers. These DO NOT need to be signed or returned. Please note there are no Science grades, as we are starting Science this week.
Thanks! As always, call or email with questions.
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