Thank You Video!

Please check out the following thank you video!
https://youtu.be/Jw9GwRnWUe0

Welcome Back

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving!!! This week ends our first trimester of school. Report cards will be going home next week in the Wed. envelope.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Dec. 1st- End of 1st Trimester
Thursday, Dec. 7th- Elementary Music Program 6:30pm., Arrive at classroom at 6:10pm.
Thursday, Dec. 7th- Book Orders Due

Spelling Words

Week Of:

Dec. 4-8

 One-Syllable Words

1. blare

2. hair

3. bear

4. flare

5. pair

6. wear

Two-Syllable Words

7. repair

8. cherry

9. barely

Spelling

Next weeks spelling focus is working with words that have an r-controlled vowel within them as in ar, air, and ear.  As your child studies his/her spelling words next week have him/her highlight the r-controlled spelling pattern within each word.

Math Problem of the Week

Sandy learned 6 math facts yesterday. Today she is studying 6 more.  How many math facts will Sandy know altogether?

Math

Please spend time practicing with your child as often as you can basic addition facts such as: 7+7, 6+4, 3+7, etc.  Being able to solve basic math facts quickly is an important part of second grade math. Using flashcards or shaking a pair of dice are great ways to reinforce these basic facts. Also counting money and telling time are additional areas you can work on at home with your child.

Box Tops

Keep collecting those box tops! Our school makes a substantial amount of money just by collecting box tops!  Some of the money that our school makes from collecting box tops is used to purchase additional items for individual classrooms. 

Guided Reading

Guided Reading is going very well within our classroom.  Please make sure your child is spending time every night reading one of their guided reading books that are sent home in their book bag.  The most important thing to remember about guided reading is that your child is reading books at his/her own level!

Santa's Secret Shop

Santa's Secret Shop...preview Dec. 8th, shopping Dec. 11th!!!. On Dec. 8th our class will go to the shop and they can make a wish list of items they would like to buy for their family. If you need financial assistance please let me or Mr. Sawatzke know and we can help with the cost.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 23rd- No School
Friday, November 24th- No School, Happy Turkey Day!

Wrapping Paper

Our class could use any Christmas wrapping paper that you may be able to donate to our classroom in the next few weeks. Thanks in advance!

Spelling Words

Week Of:

 Nov. 20-22

One-Syllable Words

1. score

2. fort

3. horn

4. shore

5. short

6. thorn

Two-Syllable Words

7. before

8. forest

9. hornet

Spelling test on Wednesday next week!! 

Spelling-Week 9

Next weeks spelling focus is working with words that have the or pattern within them as in score and fort. As your child practices his/her spelling words all next week, encourage him/her to write some sentences using some of their spelling words.

Character Word of the Month

BE KIND

A behavior that is pleasant and shows concern for others.

Santa's Secret Shop

Students will preview Santa's Secret Shop on Friday, Dec. 8th and buy at Santa's Secret Shop on Monday, Dec. 11th. Shopping at Santa's Secret Shop is optional for each child and other activities will be provided during this time for those students who choose not to shop.

Battle of the Books

Keep reading your Battle of the Books. This challenge will take place early February. Many groups are working hard to get through all of the books...great team work! When groups finish reading all of the books encourage your child to go back and do some review to keep the stories fresh in their mind.  

Club's Choice Fundraiser

The Club's Choice fundraiser began on Wednesday. This fundraiser helps raise additional money for our school. Please only ask friends and family to order! Fundraiser packets will need to be returned after Thanksgiving break.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, November 14th- 2 Hour Late Start (Wear an Irish Shirt)
Wednesday, November 15th- Clubs Choice Kickoff
Thursday, November 16th- Bingo Fun Night (Elementary Cafeteria, 6:30-7:30)

Spelling Words

Nov. 13-17

1. smart
2. scar
3. shark
4. start
5. star
6. spark
7. market 
8. garlic 
9. party

Writing

In writing students are finishing up the 6 Traits of Writing. Right now students are on step 5 which is called Response Groups. Step 6 will be next week which is called Publishing.

Guided Reading

Please spend time reading with your child every night the book that I send home in your child's book bag. As you read with your child be sure to sign the yellow reading sheet that is located in your child’s book bag. This sheet will help keep you informed as to what your child needs to read. Your child's book bag should be brought home and brought back to school every day! Thanks for helping to promote additional reading at home!

Mr. Ronnenberg's Blog

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Morning Movers Since 2010, Maple Lake Elementary has been out walking around the playground from 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. It is a program designed to provide more movement opportunities for students throughout the school day.  It has been a simple, yet effective initiative. The rules are... 1.  Walk or Jog. 2.  On the path. 3.  Without touching others. The benefits are numerous... 1.  Jumpstart the brain and body for the day ahead. 2.  Great way to connect our older students with our younger students and create a sense of pride and belonging. 3.  Students who are active tend to have more focus following activity. And the list could go on. Now the sun rise is not always this spectacular, but it is a nice benefit on a cold day... Please dress for the weather, it is getting cold outside.  Morning Movers will take place outside unless it is raining or below zero!

Social Studies

In social studies your child is finishing up learning about communities by creating advertisements for their business that they made and some time this week was spent talking about goods and services.