Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

It is hard to believe that it is already November!

Thank you to Mrs. Woods for organizing our Halloween party and to all parents who contributed food, supplies and/or joined us in the classroom! It was a day full of fun and a lot of good energy! πŸ™‚

Friday’s celebration of All Saints Day Mass was joyful! Your children did a wonderful job representing our class and the school!

This week, we will be doing our second round of STAR testing (Tuesday and Friday). Please make sure students get plenty of sleep and a good breakfast.

Below are other important updates and dates to remember:

  • What We Are Learning
    • English Language Arts
      • Word Work – understanding and using commas; encoding pattern words with aw, au, al, all and the ending ay/ā/
      • Reading – finishing book clubs and starting SUPER Magazine; determining important ideas in informational text
      • Writing – determining what facts are (versus opinions), how to research and take notes using informational texts
    • Math – using strategies based on place value to add 2-digit numbers with sums to 100; persevering in problem-solving
    • Social Studies – exploring and celebrating the diversity of resources, weather, animals, landforms and cultures within our country
    • Science – understanding the types of landforms and reinforcing previous concepts about why/how they might change over time
    • Religion – learning about Jesus, the Savior; understanding how we can show God’s love to others through sacrifice
  • Important Dates/Events This Week 
    • Friday, Nov. 8th – Noon Dismissal
    • Monday, Nov. 11th – Veteran’s Day Observed (no school)
    • Monday, Nov. 18th – Free dress for November birthday
    • Monday-Friday, Nov. 18th-22nd – Book Fair!
    • Friday, Nov. 22nd – Report Card Day
    • Monday-Friday, Nov. 25th-29th – Thanksgiving Break!
  • Weekly Reflections:
    • Quote of the Week – β€œYou don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” – Desmond Tutu
    • Music Piece of the Week – “The Summons” by: John Bell; performed by Spirit & Song

With gratitude,
Mrs. Suer

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