Cielo Azul Elementary


1550 34th Ave. NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone: (505) 338-2320
Fax: (505) 896-0302

Welcome to Mrs. Varela's 2nd Grade Web Page!

505-338-2320 Ext. 132

email mvarela@rrps.net

 

Look at what we are learning!

Math:  

We are learning and understanding how to “regroup” add 2- 2 digit numbers.  They are doing very well with the algorithm, and the understanding of the concept.  This week we will begin learning how to “borrow” when subtracting. We will start with using base ten blocks.  Once they understand this concept they will move into doing the traditional algorithm. 

Literacy: 

Students have learned characteristics of non-fiction text and how it is different from fiction text. In our literacy groups, we will continue reading non- fiction text, which will further help in their understanding.  We are also working on the reading skill of Cause and Effect.  Discuss with your child real life cause and effects to help them to further understand. 

Writing: 

I am so proud of all my students in their writings that they are creating!  We continue to construct paragraphs when given a topic whether it is fiction or non fiction.  They recently studied and learned about Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to our country.  The students then wrote a biography about him.  Their writings are displayed on our bulletin board outside our classroom.  We recently learned about similes and how they are used by authors to make their writing powerful.  We practiced writing similes and created a class book of similes.  We will now start to use similes in our writings.

 

Social Studies/Science:

In Science we will be covering our Healthy Unit and Biodiversity Unit.    We have learned that germs make us sick.   Germs are bacteria or virus.  We learned how to keep germs out and discussed ways to keep healthy.  We all became a part of the “Clean Hands Club.”  Ask your child about the experiment we did on washing hands and their findings.  We will continue to learn about our body.  We learned about the importance of our digestive system and the parts that make up this system.  We learned the importance of eating healthy and having a high fiber diet.  We will also be learning about the respiratory system, circulatory system, and the skeletal system.  After our Healthy Unit we will start our Biodiversity Unit.

February is Black History Month and Presidents Day!  We will be learning about famous black African Americans and their contributions to America.  We will also be learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.   

 



Important Information!

  • Feb. 5th--Popcorn sales to support 2nd grade activities
  • Feb. 12th--Valentine's Day Activities
  • Feb. 15th--President's Day (we DO have school!)
  • March 12th--Popcorn sales to support 2nd grade activities
  • March 15-19--Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)



Students:  Click here for the Second Grade Survey 2010!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Aiko Timmons 2nd

Vanity McWille 13th

CLASS SCHDULE:

8:10 – 9:00   S.S.R. (Sustained Silent Reading)

Morning Work (Math, D.O.L., Vocabulary)

9:00 – 10:30   Reading (Whole group/small group)    

10:30 - 11:00 Word Wall

11:00 – 11:30 Writing

11:30 – 12:20 Math (Whole group and small group)

12:25 – 12:50 Lunch

12:50-1:05 Recess

1:05– 1:45 Math Continued

1:45– 2:30 Science/Social Studies

2:30– 3:10 S.O.AR Reflection/Clean Up/Dismiss/Read aloud

                                                                                                                                                                               

Monday

P.E. 9:25 – 10:10

Guidance/Counselor – 2:20 – 3:05 (Week A)

Tuesday 

Library (Week A) 9:40 – 9:55  Check out
Library (Week B) 9:10 - 9:40Lesson and Check out
 
 

Thursday – Computer Lab 10:30 – 11:30

Friday – Art (week B) Music (week A) 10:30 – 11:30

 

 

Homework Schedule:

Monday

Word Wall Words: - Word wall words are sent home along with an activity to go with the words. Study words throughout the week. Check out the links below that will make studying word wall words fun!

Reading Log 15 minutes

Tuesday

Math Homework

Reading Log 15 minutes

WEDNESDAY

Math homework

Reading Log 15 minutes

THURSDAY

Math Homework

Reading Log 15 minutes

 

Create A Word search: on this website, parents can input our spelling words and print out word searches for their students to do at home as enrichment. Just click the link below to go directly to the website!

Click here to create your word search!

40 Different Spelling Activities:a great resource for different ways of practicing spelling words!

Click here: teachnet.com

Word Safari: type in our spelling words to play this fun spelling game!

Click Here for Word Safari

Write Words 3 times each: type in words to create a worksheet where you need to unscramble the words!

Click here to create your worksheet!

Word Scramble: type in words to create a worksheet where you need to unscramble the words!

Click here for Word Scramble Website