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! 🙂

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 – “You 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

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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