Second Grade Update
Dear Second Grade Families,
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to express my gratitude for your children – they are each unique gifts with so much to contribute to the world around them. I am very thankful to get to work with them every day. Wishing all of you a break filled with love and blessings.
Speaking of being thankful – thank you to our wonderful Art Docents, Mrs. Devlin and Mrs. Lynch! They led students in a seasonal piece which allowed students to examine colorful cobs of Indian corn and create a representation using chalk pastels. The kids got creative, and the results were pretty amazing! Thank you both for your time and inspiration in the classroom! ๐
Request: If you’d be willing do donate baby wipes, we would appreciate it – our supply is dwindling quickly. Thank you!
Reminder: SPN’s annual book fair runs next Monday through Friday (18th-22nd). On Monday, the class will be previewing the books that are available. It would be great if your child could attend one afternoon after school!
Below are other important updates and dates to remember:
- What We Are Learning
- English Language Arts
- Word Work โ reading/writing words with ew, ue, oo, u/ลล/
- Reading โ reading text aloud with appropriate stress, at a good pace, and with natural phrasing
- Writing โ editing and finalizing informational writing about landforms; including illustrations that enhance writing
- Math โ fluently adding and subtracting within 100 using strategies based on place value; representing whole numbers as lengths on a number line
- Social Studies โ using maps to better understand the world around us; understanding key concepts such as using a compass rose and map legend
- Science โ modeling erosion and testing potential solutions
- Religion โ learning about Jesus, the Savior; deepening our gratitude for the blessings in our lives
- English Language Arts
- Important Dates/Events This Weekย
- Monday, Nov. 18th – Free dress for November birthdays
- Monday-Friday, Nov. 18th-22nd – Book Fair!
- Friday, Nov. 22nd – Report Card Day
- Monday-Friday, Nov. 25th-29th – Thanksgiving Break!
- Monday, Dec. 16th – Free dress for December birthdays
- Thursday, Dec. 19th – Christmas Concert
- Friday, Dec. 20th – Noon dismissal (NO Share and Care)
- Dec. 23rd-Jan.3rd – Christmas Break
- Weekly Reflections:
- Quote of the Week – โThis is a wonderful day. Iโve never seen this one before.โ – Maya Angelou
- Music Piece of the Week – “Hallelujah” – Two versions: 1) by: Tori Kelly and 2) by: Rufus Wainwright
With gratitude,
Mrs. Suer