Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

To all families who donated additional wipes, thank you!

Regarding our upcoming field trips, thank you to all of you who volunteered! I will be getting lists together and determining what other support we need. Thank you again!

Below are other important updates and dates to remember:

• What We Are Learning
  • English Language Arts
    • Word Work – reading and encoding pattern words that begin with w or wh; reading and writing words with prefixes mis- and dis-
    • Reading – starting book clubs
    • Writing – finalizing book reports
  • Math – recognizing the specific attributes of shapes; making sense of problems and persevering in solving them
  • Social Studies – reviewing key concepts from our government unit
  • Science – exploring the parts of seeds and conducting an extended observation
  • Religion – learning about the Liturgy of the Word

• Important Dates/Events This Week 
  • Tuesday, Mar. 10th – Fun Run Kick-Off
  • Friday, Mar. 13th – Talent show at 11:00
  • Friday, Mar. 13th – Noon dismissal (sports picture day)
  • Friday, Mar. 13th – Report cards coming home
  • Tuesday, Mar. 17th – St. Patrick’s Day (green and white free dress)
  • Thursday, Mar. 19th – Walking field trip to Rhythmix (2nd-5th)
  • Friday, Mar. 20th – No school (WCEA work day for teachers)
  • Monday, Mar. 23rd – Free dress for March birthdays
  • Tuesday, Mar. 24th – Fun Run!

• Weekly Reflections:
  • Quote of the Week – “Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers.” – Fred Rogers
  • Music Piece of the Week – “We Built This City” – Starship

With gratitude,
Mrs. Suer