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Second Grade Update

Dear Second Grade Families,

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful break celebrating with family and friends. ๐Ÿ™‚

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 โ€“ learning pattern words with soft c and soft g; identifying synonyms and antonyms
      • Reading โ€“ beginning book clubs; practicing fluent reading in small groups
      • Writing โ€“ developing characters and settings for fictional narratives
    • Math โ€“ fluently adding and subtracting within 100 using strategies based on place value; persevering in problem solving
    • Social Studies โ€“ using maps to explore the world around us; identifying the seven continents and five oceans
    • Science โ€“ exploring the properties of different materials
    • Religion โ€“ learning about the Holy Spirit as a helper and guide
  • Important Dates/Events This Weekย 
    • 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 – โ€œThey 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

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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."
โ€” 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"
โ€” 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 โ€˜bubble,โ€™ and that is what SPN demonstrates and providesโ€“ opportunity to explore a bigger community."
โ€” SPN Parent since 2016