Welcome to Ms. Carandas' Class

Important Information:

• Friday is Garden Day for second grade. Please make sure your child wears jeans that day. You are more than welcome to join us! (Block one: 8:20-9:20 and Block two: 1:00-2:00)
• There is a math test on TUESDAY.
• There is a water cycle quiz on MONDAY. (Your children have been working on the water cycle for two weeks-they are ready. )
• Come by and see our water cycle display in the hallway.
• Thank you all for the cards, gifts and sweets! You all made my birthday very special and I appreciate your gesture.

Math:

Homework: Block One-packet; Block Two-worksheet on Monday-packet on Tuesday (all packets are due Friday)

• Tuesday: Addition with and without regrouping test
• This week we will be reviewing addition with and without regrouping. We will also be learning how to subtract with and without regrouping.
• We will use place value, regrouping, mental math, negative numbers and pictures to solve equations with and without regrouping.
• We will have a timed math quiz on Wednesday and Friday. This quiz will cover addition facts. These quizzes will not be graded. The purpose is to practice and strive for fast recall. Many mistakes made in class are due to simple computation errors. Please practice facts on Oswego or with flashcards.

Science:

• We are studying natural resources. This week we will focus on trees.
• We will read many books about trees.
• We will incorporate art and visit the courtyard to observe trees.
• Students will use information from videos and books to create a book.
• We will investigate the properties of soil in the garden on Friday.
• Please join us on Friday in the garden!

Contact Information:

Email: mcaranda@houstonisd.org

Conference Days/Time: M, W, TH 12:15-12:40 pm