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=** Welcome to Room 319! **= =** Thanks for visiting the Wiki space for the Uken's Patriots! **= = Please check this site for information and updates. =

=**__ Class Mission Statement (2013-2014) __** We will work hard and challenge ourselves to be successful learners. We will follow the rules, listen, and share. We will show good character by being kind, respectful, responsible, and caring for each other. Together we will do our best to be ready for 3rd grade. =

=**__ Class Goal (2013-2014) __** By May, 100% of the second grade students in room 319 will demonstrate mastery of the Arizona College and Career Readiness standards as evidenced by scoring 90% or higher on the DVMA.=

=**__ Food Guidelines __**= = The health and well-being of all students is valued at Las Brisas. We will do everything in our power to safeguard the children. Even a brief exposure to some foods could render a susceptible child or adult unable to breathe in minutes, which is the reason for instituting a new policy. = = Students without nut allergies may bring peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or snacks with nuts (such as granola bars) with them for their lunches but not to eat in the classrooms. There is a designated table in the cafeteria available for students with nut allergies. Friends who have purchased a school prepared lunch may sit at that table also. = = All classrooms are designated as **"NUT FREE"**. This means that any snack s brought into the classroom must be **NUT FREE**. Suggested snacks are: pretzels, popcorn, rice snacks, chips, crackers, goldfish, graham crackers, fruit snacks, rice krispy treats. Always check the label. = = We appreciate your support and understanding. = =**__ Our Specials Schedule __**= = = = Uken’s Updates = = __May 12, 2014__ =
 * = Monday - Art (1:15) =
 * = Tuesday - PE (2:00) =
 * = Wednesday - Art (1:15) =
 * = Thursday - Music (1:15) =
 * == Friday - PE (12:15) ==


 * __Spelling __** Our spelling words for this week include the prefixes of mid- and mis-. The next spelling test will be Friday, May 16th.


 * __Reading __** This week’s story is “Grace for President”. The comprehension focus skill is facts and details. The strategy focus is to predict and set purpose for reading. The focus for phonics is prefixes: mis-, mid-, micro-, and non-. We will have a story artifact project that will be shared on Monday and Tuesday of next week. (See the colored half sheet that is attached and let me know if you have any questions.) Please remember to have your child read for 20 minutes each night.


 * __Math __** We will begin the final topic: Step Up to Grade3. This week our objectives will be to: write multiplication stories; recognize division as sharing; to write division stories; and to relate multiplication and division.


 * __Grammar __** This week we will continue to use commas correctly.


 * __Homework __** This week’s homework will be different than usual. It will include missing assignments and will be due on Friday, May 16th. Let me know if you have any questions.


 * __Comments __** We looked amazing in our red, white, and blue at the patriotic ceremony on Friday! It’s hard to believe that it was the last one for this school year and that the last day of school is next Thursday. We are still learning new things in order to be ready for 3rd grade. Tomorrow will be the last Science Show and Tell for the year. Please remember to bring what your Science Show and Tell on Tuesday. All library books are due on Friday, the 16th. May 19th is the last day to bring backpacks to school. We will have a ‘Cowboy Day’ next Tuesday, May 20th,. Students may dress like a cowboy if they would like. Be watching for an invitation from SignUpGenius for the end of the year party. Thanks in advance for your donations. Please let me know if you have any questions.

May 13th – Last Science Show and Tell May 16th - All library books are due May 19th – **Last day to bring backpacks to school** May 20th – Cowboy Day and pizza lunch in classroom <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">May 22nd – Early Release – Last day of 2nd grade <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">August 8th – Meet the Teacher (4:30-5:30) <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">August 11th – First day of **3rd grade!**
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">Important dates __**