Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful break celebrating with family and friends. 🙂

The next few weeks will be filled with excitement and energy as we prepare for Christmas! We will reflect on the Season of Advent and the coming of Jesus with patience, hope, and gratitude. This week we will also work on our class nativity scene which will be displayed in the Church starting on the 13th!

Request: If you’d be willing do donate baby wipes, we would appreciate it – our supply is dwindling quickly. Thank you!

Below are other important updates and dates to remember:

• What We Are Learning
  • English Language Arts
    • Word Work – learning pattern words with soft c and soft g; identifying synonyms and antonyms
    • Reading – beginning book clubs; practicing fluent reading in small groups
    • Writing – developing characters and settings for fictional narratives
  • Math – fluently adding and subtracting within 100 using strategies based on place value; persevering in problem solving
  • Social Studies – using maps to explore the world around us; identifying the seven continents and five oceans
  • Science – exploring the properties of different materials
  • Religion – learning about the Holy Spirit as a helper and guide

• Important Dates/Events This Week 
  • 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 – “They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1:23
  • Music Piece of the Week – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

With gratitude,
Mrs. Suer