Data Management Activities

This week in class, we are choosing a topic of interest related to Christmas from which to create a survey. While you are surveying the other students, you will record your results on a tally chart. Next, you will be working on creating a pictograph and a bar graph from your data. Finally you will be working on coming up with 5 statements about what you learned from your graphs/data. Below I have included  a copy of the “Look 4s”  anchor chart we will be using.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxZoggIAmU4Y_X_UXoHhGYMZppvndyDfGZxxlGYH5ZM/edit?usp=sharing

As well, try some of these data/graphing interactive games.

They''re a lot of fun and great practice!

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/51/bar_charts

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/r.aspx?sid=4771

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/r.aspx?sid=3824

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/r.aspx?sid=4745

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/r.aspx?sid=3260

Advent/Christmas Hampers

Dear Parents,

The following note was sent out this week with information about our Christmas Hamper program for families requiring assistance this Christmas season. Your child received a yellow sheet with items circled which we are requesting families donate if possible. Thank you to those who have already donated. We are requesting that donated items be sent to school by Tuesday, December 18th. We appreciate all of your support!

Many Thanks, 

John da Costa

  

Wow, what a Great Day!

Dear Students, 

I'm glad that you had a fantastic day at our White Elephant Sale today. You were able to pick up great gifts for your family and friends, and a couple of things for yourself. Say a great big "Thank You" to your parents who provided with you with Loonie and Twoonies for the sale. As well, we appreciated the used toys and other items from home that your parents donated for this event. All of this was for a great cause during this Advent season. Well done!


Mr. D :)

               

November - December Homework Update

Happy December Grade 2s,

A reminder that the combined November/December Homework is due this Friday, Dec. 14th.

As I mentioned in class, there will not be any more calendar homework assigned for next week. While this means that there will not be regularly nightly written homework assigned,  I will be posting recommended online games and activities which you are encouraged to do in its place. As well, you can continue with your Reading Points, RazKids and XtraMath!

Regards,

Mr. D:)

Words of the Week (Week of Dec. 11th)

Listed below are our Words of the Week. This will be our last W.W. list of 2018:)

1. bell
2. gift
3. star
4. stable 
5. manger
6. inn
7. donkey
8. Santa Claus
9. elf
10. Christmas

BONUS: Bethlehem

Upcoming Advent & Christmas Events

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR GRADE 2-D

                  

               

DECEMBER EVENTS
10	11 White Elephant sale Gr. 2 D - 11:45 -12:00	12	13	14 Christmas Craft Day and Class sing-a-long 1 - 3:45 (Details in note. Parent helpers welcome:)
17 Christmas Sweater Day	18 Decorate Yourself Day	19 Red and Green Day	20 Santa Hat and Antler Day	21 Mass at Church PJ Day Advent Liturgy and Sing-a-Long At 1:PM in gym Parents Welcome:)

Congratulations to the Sign-Language Club!

Congratulations to the dedicated members of our Sign Language Club who performed a Christmas song at our recent Spirit Assembly. Well done!

            

Christmas Craft Day and Sing-a-Long

Monday, December 3rd, 2016

Re: Christmas Craft Day and Sing-a-Long

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are holding our annual Grade 2 Craft Day on the
afternoon of Friday, December 14th, 2018 in our classroom
As in past years, parents are welcome to join us if they wish
to help out. The Craft Day will be held in the 3rd Block
(1:00-2:15) and 4th Block (2:30 -3:45.)  You can come out
for one or both of the sessions depending on your preference
and availability. Students and parents should wear clothes that
are suited to painting. (We will be using acrylic paint, and this
usually does not come off clothing.)

We will also be holding a special 15-minute Advent & Christmas
Sing-A-Long we have been preparing for during both of these
blocks. (Yes, we get to sing twice in the same day!) I included
the words to the songs in a previous blog so that your children
can practise at home
if they would like.

If you are intending to join us, it would be appreciated if you
could indicate in your child's agenda which time(s) you will be
coming, as it will help us with planning. It should be a lot of fun!

Many Thanks,

J. da Costa

Advent Calendar and other Activities

Advent Activities

Dear Grade 2s,

As you know, today we began discussing the story of Advent. You wrote impressive Advent Promises on how you will bring Hope, Joy, Love and Peace  to others during this Advent season. Below are some great activities you can do during Advent to prepare for the birth of Jesus.

On-Line Religious Advent Calandar:

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/advent/calendars/childrens-advent-calendar

Reading Activity:

https://www.loyolapress.com/~/media/Images/Loyola%20Press/ocf-articles/lesson-plans/advent-gr1-3-StudHndout%20A%20jesus%20Son%20of%20God.ashx?la=en

Here are some other Advent activities you can do with your families over the next couple of weeks!

Family Information for Advent

https://www.loyolapress.com/~/media/Images/Loyola%20Press/ocf-articles/lesson-plans/advent-all-Family%20Handout%20Advent%20Preparations.ashx?la=en

Student Activity

https://www.loyolapress.com/~/media/Images/Loyola%20Press/ocf-articles/lesson-plans/advent-gr1-3-StudHndout%20B%20Advent%20Decoder.ashx?la=en

Advent Words of Week

ADVENT WORDS OF THE WEEK

1. Advent
2. purple
3. pink                
4. candle            
5. hope             
6. joy                
7. love               
8. Jesus
9. Mary 
10. angel    
 *** wreath

Recent Highlights from our Class!

Above are some recent highlights from our class and school: Mathletics Day,  solving class Math challenges, an Art display, Remembrance Day Ceremony, Timmy reading to our students at "Take a Kid to Work Day!"

Advent and Christmas Songs

Dear Grade 2s,

As promised here is the link to the Advent and Christmas songs we have been singing in class. We will be singing them on the afternoon of Friday, December 15th in class during our Grade 2 Christmas Craft Day. Stay tuned for details to follow. :)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IU6JCZPL17tFGHMEXHdbpnDXgDM7y6XIrb90JWM0uS0/edit?usp=sharing

This week's Words of the Week

1. oh
2. go
3. so
4. boat
5. coat
6. old
7. cold
8. low

9. tow

10.snow BONUS: trophy

Tips for Homework

Dear Students, 

The next couple of nights, you will be receiving your October Calendar homework back. For the most part it was well done! Right now you should be working on your November/December homework. Here are some tips to help you improve on this month's work. 

• Use a pencil please (no pens or markers.) This means you can neatly erase any corrections you have made. 
• Check through your Homework booklet before handing it in; this will help you to avoid missing any pages. 
• For Reading questions, please make sure that you respond in a full sentence. (This is how we have been doing it in class.) Part of the question should be in your answer. 
• For the journals. please skip lines. That way, I have room to add my feedback/corrections.
• Remember that you complete and send me the journal part of your Homework on the computer through Google Docs. My address to share the work is john.dacosta@ocsb.ca
• If you don't understand an exercise, please bring it to me the next day and I can help you!
• If you are going to be late with your homework, please get your parents to write me a short note.
• Please look over your work and my comments from the October homework. Any "TIPS" are there to help you!
• The corrected homework package is yours to keep; you do not need to return it. 

Regards, 

Mr. D:)

Congratulations!

Dear Students, 

Congratulations on earning your very first "10 out of 10 Day" for all of the good choices you made and lots of hard work. Yesterday, we had a great time going outside to play in the snow as a reward. As well, because you got the Grade 2D record for the class to achieve a 10 earliest in the year, you have earned another reward. Details will follow. Keep up the fantastic work, Grade 2s!

Regards, 

Mr. D:)       

Show Your Ottawa Redblack Pride Friday!

Dear Grade 2s, 

As you know, the Ottawa Redblacks will play for the Grey Cup on Sunday against the Calgary Stampeders. On Friday, we are encouraging all of you to wear any Redblacks clothing you have: jerseys, shirts, hats, etc. Don't worry if you don't own anything Redblacks. You can still wear the colours red and black. Let's support our team!

LET'S GO REDBLACKS!

Words of the Week (Week of Nov. 19th)

1.I
2. tie
3. lie
4. kind
5. mind
6. blind
7. time
8. lime
9. mine
10. line
***island

November/December Homework Calendar

Dear Students,

Please find attached our Homework Calendar for November and December. Tonight's activity is Online Reading. Tomorrow you will receive your Green Homework folders back with the new November/December homework package. 

Regards,

Mr. D:)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nfpz7qfaO3PfoM4vdxXSOG-R3oe0IJsu3GOPHAQpTmA/edit?usp=sharing

Words of the Week (Week of Nov. 12)

List 10: Week of Nov. 13th (Long e Sound)

1. be
2. me
3. he
4. she
5. eat
6. seat
7. meat
8. meet
9. greet
10. team

***    Nepean

Monthly Homework

Dear Students,

You will get your green homework folder back early next week with the new calendar/package. Homework for November and December will be combined into one. :)

Regards,

Mr. D

Poppies and Remembrance Day Ceremony

Dear Parents, 

Please join us on November 12th from 10:30-11:30 a.m  in the gymnasium for our Remembrance Day Service. Children are invited to wear their Sparks/Brownie,  Beavers/Cubs uniforms and take part in an Honour Guard leading to the gym from the front foyer. 

Students will have an opportunity to get poppies before and on the day of November 12th by giving a small donation which helps with veterans activities/programs offered through the Royal Canadian Legion. (A loonie is suggested.) 

Many Thanks,

John da Costa

Some Water Games!

Dear Grade 2s,

We have been learning about water in our world in Science. (We just did an experiment that helps to prove that there is even water in our air!) Here are some cool games that will help you to learn more about water in a fun way. Give some of them a try and enjoy!!!

Regards, 
Mr. D:)

http://www.discoverwater.org/

W.W Words - Remembrance Day List

REMEMBRANCE DAY LIST:  Week of Nov. 5th       

1. red                  

2. war        

3. hero           

4. poppy            

5. brave             

6. cross

7. peace

8. remember

9. silent

10. Remembrance Day

BONUS: cenotaph

2-Digit Numbers

Dear 2Ds,

As you know we have been learning how to represent, compare and order numbers with 2 digits. As I promised, here is an online copy of the "Look 4s" anchor chart we have been using. Mr. D

“LOOK 4s”: REPRESENTING, COMPARING AND ORDERING
2-DIGIT NUMBERS THOROUGHLY    (EXAMPLE: 75 )

I can represent, compare and order numbers well using:              

1.Pictures: (ten blocks, groups, rows & columns abacus)

10 BLOCKS                                                                  ABACUS

 

GROUPS   

                                       

                                              

                                                                             

                                                           

                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                    



ROWS AND COLUMNS                                                                                                                                                                     

                      

                                                                                                

                                                                                  

10 FRAMES

2.  Base Ten Form         

      7 tens      5 ones   

                 70                                5

3. Expanded Form:  
 (Stretch out the number using addition)

70 + 5 = 75        

( or 10+10+10+10+10+10+10 + 5 = 75  )

4. Number Chart

Tens	Ones
7	5

5. Spell it (in letters):

Seventy-five   

6. Standard Form

  7  5