Second Grade Update
Dear Second Grade Families,
I hope you are enjoying this glorious weather! Below is our weekly update.
Focus Areas for Our Learning:
- Reading – We will finish our book clubs this week with a focus on asking and answering questions that clarify the text. We will also practice fluent reading skills – reading with accuracy, at a good pace, and with expression.
- Grammar/Spelling – In Superkids, students will associate c with /s/ and g with /j/ and practice encoding and decoding words. We will also review synonyms and antonyms.
- Writing – Students will write cards of appreciation to the Alameda Food Bank. I have posted the videos we watched earlier this year in case students want to refresh their memories with how the food bank supports our community. 🙂
- Math – Students will continue our unit on measurement with a focus on length. We will practice using measuring tools with accuracy and compare distances using different units of measurement. We will continue using graphs to evaluate data as well.
- Religion – We will continue our chapter on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- Social Studies – Students will discuss why we use maps and review the key features of maps that help us understand them.
Updates for this Week:
- Oratorical Fest: Students will recite their selections on Thursday. Please make sure they are practicing at home so that they feel prepared.
- Seesaw: As Mrs. Serles and I review student work in Seesaw, there are occasions when we may send an assignment back for review/updates. Please remind your student that it is their responsibility to listen/read the comments and ask questions if they do not understand what needs to be updated. They can send me a note on Clever, and I can always help.
- Dates to remember:
- January 18: No School MLK Day
- January 19: Special Guest: Ms. Andie from Alameda Free Library
- January 21: Students will recite their Oratorical Fest selections in class (please be practicing with them at home)
- January 27: Spirit Day (TV or movie characters)
- January 31st: Virtual Catholic Schools Week Mass (9:00)
- January 31st: Virtual Open House (10:30)
- February 1st-5th: Catholic Schools Week: Theme: Faith, Service, Excellence
Key Documents/Links (master file also attached for printing):
- Schedule –
- Monday – No school in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Wednesday – There will be no morning Zoom meeting as I have a doctor’s appointment. Thank you for understanding.
- Weekly Assignment Matrix – Students should continue to check off their at-home assignments to ensure they are on track. If anyone has issues printing, please let me know.
I look forward to the week with our second graders!
All the best,
Catherine