Money

Hello kiddos and parents! This week we began counting money. This week is going to fly by and Thanksgiving is only TWO weeks away! It's almost time for turkey and dressing! Happy Monday!!

Importaint days to keep in mind:

Nov. 8- 4th Grade Program at 1:30
Nov 16- End of 2nd 6 weeks
Nov. 20- GE Thanksgiving Meal
Nov. 21-23- Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 4- Middle of the Year Math Testing
Dec. 5- Middle of the Year Reading Testing

Here are a few games to help you practice counting money:

Counting Money
http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=569&engine=

Comparing Money
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/lets_compare/

Hello Friends!

It's Drug Free week. Remember to show your school spirit and dedication to being drug free by following the themes this week! Thank You to everyone who has helped with this event!

• Monday- Wear red, white, and blue
• Tuesday- Crazy Hair Day

• Wednesday- Wear your drug free shirt
• Thursday- Western Day
• Friday- Pajama Day 

Here are some websites that will be helpful when working with Place Value! Enjoy!

Number Lines:

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberlines.html

http://www.ictgames.com/LIFEGUARDS.html

Skip Counting: 

http://www.ictgames.com/countingwithstick.html

Tens and Ones 

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/PlayPop.aspx?f=PVChartv8

Greater than and less than

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/greater_less_than/eng/Introduction/MainSessionPart1.htm

Even and Odd

http://www.primarygames.com/storybooks/even_odd/start.htm

Hello Buzzy Bees!!!

Let's practice some things we have learned so far.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/numbers/chi.shtml

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/Fruit_shoot_odd_even.htm

http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html

http://members.learningplanet.com/act/count/free.asp

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-calculation.html#ncmenu

Please feel free to do these at home if you would like! Practice makes perfect!



P.S. Gonzales Elementary won the Spirit Award!!! Out of all the schools in Gonzales ISD; we won!! Thank you to all the parents, students, and volunteers that made this possible! We are so lucky to have such wonderful people who care about the kiddos in Gonzales!

There is a PTO meeting at 5:30 this Thursday!

Good Afternoon! Here is a copy of the letter that was sent home today just in case it got lost on the way home! Just like the dryer with those missing socks, backpacks seem to eat things sometimes!  

Here is a link to the Gonzales ISD homepage if you have any questions about Rachel's Challenge. http://www.gonzales.txed.net/  

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

 Can you believe that we have almost completed the 1^st 6 weeks? Time is going by so quickly and I wanted to update you on some things that are happening here at Gonzales Elementary.  We have been working very hard on learning about graphs, addition, and right now we’re working on subtraction. Please make sure to keep practicing those flash cards at home with your kiddo!  Here are a few things to jot down on you calendar:

October 2^nd- Rachel’s Challenge. We will be riding the bus to Junior High and watching a 30-45 minute presentation.

October 3^rd- 2^nd Grade Field Trip to Gonzales Memorial Museum & Eggleston House. We will be walking there so please no flip- flops.

October 5^th- Fall Pictures! J I’ll be sending home a reminder that day before. This is also the end of the 1^st 6 weeks.

October 10^th- Community Pep Rally 7:00 at Apache Field. Please come and support Gonzales Elementary!

For other updates please check my blog at: http://buzzingaroundinsecond.blogspot.com. I will list things that will be coming up so you can access them at your convenience. This is a site I also list some fun online game that you can access with your kiddo and practice any skill that we have learned. I hope everyone is enjoying the fall weather as much as I am!! This is my favorite time of year and I have some very FUN things in store for the kiddos in the next couple of weeks. Please feel free to email me or call if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful week!           

Mrs. Raley

The past couple of weeks have flown by!!! In math we have been learning about: Addition, Subtraction, and Graphs. This week we are focusing on subtracting. Below are some links to some subtraction games. Give them a try! 

• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/matching/matching_subtraction.htm
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/numbers/ch2.shtml

Addition

• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/matching/matching_addition.htm
• http://www.ictgames.com/dinosaurDentist/index.html
• http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/sumadd.html
• http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/count_on_me/eng/Introduction/StarterActivity.swf

Welcome to Second Grade!
I am very excited for the upcoming school year that is quickly approaching. This year I will be teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies. My partner teacher is Mrs. Gallardo. Mrs. Gallardo will be teaching Language Arts. Please feel free to email me with any questions: angelica.raley@gonzales.txed.net. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at open house!