Peek at Our Week

11-30-2025

 

I hope everyone was able to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I sure am thankful for our Raven Stream family. Your kids are just the best! So thankful I get to teach them an extra year, as it's so fun to see them growing in so many ways. : )

 

I can't believe December is here, but all the pretty snow makes it feel like winter. I hope your child has the proper clothing for recess so they can stay warm and have fun playing in the snow. 

 

We have a new student starting tomorrow! Her name is Vera and we are so excited to have a new friend be a part of our class. We are anxiously waiting to get to know her and make her feel comfortable in our class. 

 

Coin Identification: In a couple of weeks, we'll be starting counting coins. Does your child remember their coin names and values? We will do a quick review on that, but it might be a fun and helpful activity to see if they remember. 

 

In second grade, the whole grade level has some themed days towards the end of the month. Do not feel like you have to go and get anything special for these days. It's just for fun! We'll also be learning how other children celebrate their special holidays around the world.

 

Important Dates:

Fri. Dec. 12...........Reindeer Day

Mon. Dec. 15........Gingerbread Day

Tues. Dec. 16.......Christmas Tree Day

Wed. Dec. 17.......Candy Cane Day

Thurs. Dec. 18......Stocking Day

Fri. Dec. 19...........Grinch Day/PJ Day

.Dec. 22-Jan 2.......Winter Break

 

Please help your child get a good night's sleep each night and start the day with a healthy breakfast. We've got lots of learning to do. Have a great week!

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This is what we'll be learning this week...

READING/Writing

  • Phonics- v-e (vowel consonant e) words with suffixes 
  • Sight Words -  against, knew, know, always, often, once (reading and spelling)
  • Comprehension Skill - Text Features
  • Writing - Personal Narrative
 

MATH -

  • 10 more,10 less, 100 more, 100 less
  • Subtraction strategies - count back, count up, 10's partners, doubles, subtract 10, take 10 then add 1
  • Addition strategies - counting on, friends of 10, doubles, doubles +1, doubles -1, near doubles
  • Graphing
  • Comparing numbers
 

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS (2nd Step) -  Feeling Confident: • Practicing helps you build your confidence. • Feeling confident helps you do your best and makes you proud. • Noticing how others feel and understanding that their feelings can change helps you have empathy.

 

SOCIAL STUDIES- Christmas around the world, Economics

 

SCIENCE - Matter - solids, liquids, gases

 

HEALTH - 

 

Have a great week! 

Kara

 

Kara Brandt
952-758-1515
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