Updates and Reminders

We had a great four-day week together in 2nd grade! Here are a few updates and reminders:

Reading: In reading, the 2nd graders have been learning about our first unit, "Readers Grow Like Beanstalks!" They are doing a great job! They are working on choosing how to set goals for how much reading they can do in a session. They are also working on reading the books how the author intends for them to be read by using clues like punctuation, pictures, and context clues.

Math: We have done a lot of reviewing in math with number sense. The second graders have spent some time focusing on place value and also the "Make 10" strategy for addition. At home, please take some time to review correct number formation with your child. I have noticed that a few kiddos are still mixing up their numbers and making them backwards. I would also recommend practicing addition and subtraction flash cards (a bag with flash cards should be coming home with your child each night and should be returned to school each day). 

Social Studies: The second graders did a great job wrapping up their citizenship project! Be sure to check out your child's SeeSaw account to see their project. (*SeeSaw information was sent home a few weeks ago. If you need an extra copy, please let me know.) We have now started our second Social Studies unit on "Life Long Ago." Our field trip to Heritage Hill this week was a great kick-off to the unit! 

From Mrs. Foley's (Guidance) office: Just a reminder for families from Mrs. Foley. (This is also found in the school newsletter). Click on image to enlarge:

Week #4 Cherry Pie Spelling Winner: Our winner this week was Delaney! We are so proud of you! 

Paws Pals: We met with our kindergarten Paws Pals from Mrs. Preston's class on Friday for the first time! The second graders got to share picture books with their Paws Pals and did a great job!

Have a great 3 day weekend!