Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

Thank you for attending Back to School Night last week! I am happy that most of you were able to visit the classroom and hear a bit about what second grade holds for your children. I also look forward to sharing more with you through these weekly updates as our year progresses! Updates will provide a quick overview of what we are working on in each subject area. They will also provide a reminder of important dates / upcoming events.

Field Trip We will be attending the Bay Area Children’s Theater’s production of “Last Stop on Market Street” on Tuesday, October 22nd at 12:30pm. We will plan to leave SPN around 11:15 and arrive back before dismissal. We will need many drivers and chaperones, so please let me know if you can help us! 🙂

What We Are Learning

  • English Language Arts
    • Word Work – identifying/spelling words with long vowel sounds; learning how to add -ed and -ing endings
    • Reading – reading and discussing fiction and informational texts; using key words, new vocabulary, and illustrations to develop meaning and understanding
    • Writing – reviewing skills of paragraph writing and editing
  • Math – reinforcing number facts to 10, introducing number facts to 20
  • Social Studies – exploring our families and traditions
  • Science – making observations and developing scientific questions
  • Religion – exploring the Bible as God’s written Word

Important Dates/Events This Week

– Wednesday, Sept. 4th – All School Mass (full uniform required)
– Friday, Sept. 6th – Picture Day! Students must wear white shirt and sweatshirt/sweater 
– Wednesday, Sept. 11th – Visit from Alameda Food Bank; Food Drive Kick Off! (9/11-9/30)
– Friday, Sept. 19th – Free Dress with Fun Fair T-Shirt
– Friday, Sept. 20th – No School / No Share and Care (Staff Training Day)
– Saturday, Sept. 21st  Fun Fair!
– Monday, Sept. 23rd – Free dress for September birthdays

General Schedule – Here is the link to our general class schedule. It may change slightly week-to-week, depending on all-school events, etc.   Second Grade Schedule – 2019-20 NEW

With gratitude,
Catherine Suer

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