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Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

Thank you for attending Back to School Night last week! I am happy that most of you were able to visit the classroom and hear a bit about what second grade holds for your children. I also look forward to sharing more with you through these weekly updates as our year progresses! Updates will provide a quick overview of what we are working on in each subject area. They will also provide a reminder of important dates / upcoming events.

Field Trip We will be attending the Bay Area Children’s Theater’s production of “Last Stop on Market Street” on Tuesday, October 22nd at 12:30pm. We will plan to leave SPN around 11:15 and arrive back before dismissal. We will need many drivers and chaperones, so please let me know if you can help us! 🙂

What We Are Learning

  • English Language Arts
    • Word Work – identifying/spelling words with long vowel sounds; learning how to add -ed and -ing endings
    • Reading – reading and discussing fiction and informational texts; using key words, new vocabulary, and illustrations to develop meaning and understanding
    • Writing – reviewing skills of paragraph writing and editing
  • Math – reinforcing number facts to 10, introducing number facts to 20
  • Social Studies – exploring our families and traditions
  • Science – making observations and developing scientific questions
  • Religion – exploring the Bible as God’s written Word

Important Dates/Events This Week

– Wednesday, Sept. 4th – All School Mass (full uniform required)
– Friday, Sept. 6th – Picture Day! Students must wear white shirt and sweatshirt/sweater 
– Wednesday, Sept. 11th – Visit from Alameda Food Bank; Food Drive Kick Off! (9/11-9/30)
– Friday, Sept. 19th – Free Dress with Fun Fair T-Shirt
– Friday, Sept. 20th – No School / No Share and Care (Staff Training Day)
– Saturday, Sept. 21st – Fun Fair!
– Monday, Sept. 23rd – Free dress for September birthdays

General Schedule – Here is the link to our general class schedule. It may change slightly week-to-week, depending on all-school events, etc.   Second Grade Schedule – 2019-20 NEW

With gratitude,
Catherine Suer

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What Our Families are Saying

"The supportive teachers at SPN played a big role in preparing me for high school and helping me understand what to expect. They encouraged me to ask questions and seek help when needed, which made me more confident in my learning. Thanks to them, I entered freshman year already familiar with many concepts and effective study habits that have helped me stay on top of my work. SPN also taught me valuable life skills that I still use today, helping me succeed academically, build strong friendships, and maintain my overall well-being."
— Tibby Horvath, SPN Class of 2022
"We are very satisfied with the SPN community, something that is important to our family. My children feel safe and comfortable with SPN. Our family feels connected with the SPN community from parents and families to the staff and faculty. My children and we as parents have made healthy and positive relationships with other families from school. We share time outside of school with other families which brings a level of connectedness I don't know if we would have elsewhere"
— SPN Parent
"My children are experiencing community in other ways than just friends and playdates. Faith Families is an example of community, interacting with students from all grade levels, and learning and creating for others outside of SPN. Field trips to Kids Against Hunger or the Alameda Food Bank where they work and see firsthand how their efforts help others less fortunate, for those who are in need of support. Community is not just our SPN ‘bubble,’ and that is what SPN demonstrates and provides– opportunity to explore a bigger community."
— SPN Parent since 2016

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