Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

Thank you so much to all of you who volunteered your time and vehicles for our field trip to the Alameda Food Bank! Thank you also to the families who have sent in extra baby wipes! I truly appreciate the generous and thoughtful families of this class!

The weeks leading up to Christmas are exciting and filled with special projects and events! Please take a moment to remind your students that it is still very important to honor classroom agreements even when excited (i.e., focusing on assignments/lessons and letting others do the same by keeping side conversations to a minimum, keeping bodies to ourselves so that we all stay safe). Thank you for your continued support!

Below are other important updates and dates to remember:

What We Are Learning
- English Language Arts
  - Word Work – learning pattern words with kn/n/ and wr/r/; reading and writing words with prefix re- and un-
  - Reading – continuing book clubs; practicing fluent reading in small groups
  - Writing – planning beginning, middle, end for fictional narratives
- Math – solving Christmas story problems created by classmates
- Social Studies – solidifying map knowledge and where we fit in
- Science – exploring the properties of different materials
- Religion – learning about the Holy Spirit as a helper and guide; exploring the season of Advent with special guest, Father Robert

Important Dates/Events This Week
- Friday, Dec. 13th – Pajama Day
- Friday, Dec. 13th – Last day to bring Adopt-a-Family gifts
- Monday, Dec. 16th – Free dress for December birthdays
- Thursday, Dec. 19th – Christmas Concert
- Friday, Dec. 20th – Red and green free dress; Noon dismissal (NO Share and Care)
- Dec. 23rd-Jan.3rd – Christmas Break

Weekly Reflections:
- Quote of the Week – “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
- Music Piece of the Week – TBD

With gratitude,
Mrs. Suer

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— SPN Parent since 2016

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