Hello from 2Green...Week 4

Literacy:

•  Our comprehension strategy is retell. Children could practise this strategy at home after they have read their home readers!
• We are learning about narrative texts in particular Fairy tales. This week however, we are still learning about the Biblical story - Zacchaeus. 
• We continue working hard on our handwriting and pencil grips.
• New level home readers will be sent home this week. The books should not be challenging and are used as reinforcement.
  

Numeracy:

• Number patterns…counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s beginning at any number on the 200’s chart.
• Revise place value, repeated addition, number patterns, area and addition strategies
• Money

Religion

• Healing relationships through reconciliation
• Sacrament of Penance
  

Homework:  

• Please note homework is now given out on Monday and is due back the following Monday
• Please encourage students to take pride in the presentation of their homework
  

Integrated Studies:

• How has transport changed through the ages?

Other messages:

• Under 8's Day: Week 5 - Tuesday, 9th August 2016 at 9.00am
• Book Parade: Week 5 -Wednesday, 10th August 2016 at 9.00am in Siena Hall. Children are encouraged to come dressed up as their favourite character.
• We visited the Life Education Van last week - please ask your children about the healthy lifestyle choices that were discussed!

Hello from 2Green...Week 3

Literacy:

•  Our comprehension strategy is retell. Children could practise this strategy at home after they have read their home readers!
• We are learning about narrative texts in particular Fairy tales. This week however, we are learning about the Biblical story - Zacchaeus. 
• We continue working hard on our handwriting and pencil grips.
• New level home readers are being sent home now. The books should not be challenging and are used as reinforcement.

Numeracy:

• Number patterns…counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s beginning at any number on the 200’s chart.
• Revise place value, repeated addition, number patterns, area and addition strategies
• Subtraction strategies

Religion

• Healing relationships through reconciliation
• Sacrament of Penance

Homework:  

• Please note homework is now given out on Monday and is due back the following Monday
• Please encourage students to take pride in the presentation of their homework
  

Integrated Studies:

• How has transport changed through the ages?

Other messages:

• 29th July, 2016 all Bookclub orders and payments are due.
• Book Parade: Week 5 -Wednesday, 10th August 2016 at 9.30am in Siena Hall

Have a great week, Kind regards, Mrs. T.

Semester 2 - Spelling

Semester Two Spelling

 

Dear Parents,

 

During the first semester, we have been implementing the Sound Waves spelling program in our classrooms. So far, we can see that the program has been very effective in assisting students to identify sounds in words and the different ways they can be represented.

 

In Semester two, we will be making some minor adjustments to our weekly spelling word procedures in order to enhance its effectiveness. Current research tells us that students in the early years of school (Prep to Year 2) learn to spell more effectively if the words are linked to rich texts. During our writing workshops at the beginning of each week, we will be identifying 5 words from our weekly key text/big book for the students to practice throughout the week both at home and at school. These words will be based on the Sound Waves sound for the week and extension words will be provided for those students who regularly spell all of their words correctly during the Friday spelling test.

 

These words will be sent home at the beginning of each week in your child’s homework book. The sound will also be highlighted as part of this process. It would be greatly appreciated if you could continue to help your child to practice these words as part their homework each week.

 

We look forward to working with you as we develop the spelling skills of the students in our classrooms.

 

Kind regards,

 

Year 1 & Year 2 Teachers.

Hello from 2Green...Week 2

Literacy:

•  Our comprehension strategy is visualising. Children could practise this strategy at home after they have read their home readers!
• We are learning about narrative texts in particular Fairy tales. This week we will be moving on from Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood.
• We continue working hard on our handwriting and pencil grips.
• New level home readers are being sent home now. The books should not be challenging and are used as reinforcement.
• Please see attached letter regarding changes to spelling this term..

Numeracy:

• Number patterns…counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s beginning at any number on the 200’s chart.
• Addition strategies

Religion

• Healing relationships through reconciliation
• Sacrament of Penance

Homework:

• Homework resumes this week
• Please note homework is now given out on Monday and is due back the following Monday

Integrated Studies:

• How has transport changed through the ages?

Other messages:

• 29th July, 2016 all Bookclub orders and payments are due.

Have a great week, Kind regards, Mrs. T.