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Important Dates:

Saturday, January 11th: Reading Under the Stars Family Event (5:00 - 7:00 pm) This is not a drop off event. Scholars need to be with parents at all times.

Monday: January 13th - 17th: Book Fair / classes will preview books on Monday and then have an opportunity to purchase books throughout the week.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greatheartsacadchandler (create an E-wallet for your scholar if you want to)

Thursday, January 16th: Galileo Testing (please be sure your scholar gets a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast)

Friday, January 17th: Mid-Year Grammar Assessment

Monday, January 20th: No School

Tuesday, January 21st: Class Photo Day

Conversation Starters:

Math Challenge: Solve the following problem: 5+6+2-4=?

What is the adjective in the following sentence: I saw a green frog hopping on the grass.

Why is it important for a country to describe how a government should work? 

What are some types of insect locomotion?

What were you most proud of for your insect presentation?

Think about the saying "don't cry over spilled milk." What is the literal meaning of the saying? The figurative meaning?

What was your favorite saying that you learned in class?

Who is the author of the book we will be reading next week? (Little House in the Big Woods)

Scholars received a Reading Log today with a letter attached. This was placed in their yellow folder. After you read the information, if you have any questions, please contact your scholar's teacher.

Academics:

Math: Students will begin their new unit on Bar Models. This unit has word problems and students will need to decide if they need to add or subtract in order to solve the problems. Students will be bringing their blue math book home for homework. Please check their homework for completion and accuracy. They will first learn about the Part / Whole Bar Model.

History: This week heralded the beginning of our unit on the Constitution. Students learned about what it means to compromise and will continue to learn more about the Constitution and what it took to create this important document.

Science: This week, students got to present their insects to their class. We had so much fun seeing everyone's hard work and creativity! Next week, students will learn the difference between living and non-living things. We will focus on the fact that all living things are made of cells.

Literature: Students will begin reading the classic, The Little House in the Big Woods. Please make sure your scholar has their book by Monday to begin reading with the class. Thank you for those who have volunteered for Reading Groups.

Grammar: Students have received their new poem: The Hayloft. Recitations will begin on Tuesday, January 21st. Students will continue to review the grammar concepts they have learned this year, and they will learn about the conjunction part of speech. On Friday, students will complete a mid-year Grammar Assessment.

Enjoy your weekend!

Your Second Grade Team

 

 12.19.24

Thank you to all who donated items for our winter celebration. Have a wonderful winter break!

We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, January 8th. Dismissal will be at 12:30 as normal.

There will be no clubs on this day.

Important Dates:

Dec. 20 - Jan. 7th: Winter Break

Jan. 8th - 10th: Insect Presentations

Jan. 10th: Students need their Little House in the Big Woods book

Jan. 16th: Mid - Year Grammar Assessment

Students will begin reading logs on Friday, January 10th. Information will be sent home with your scholar on that day.

*Winter conferences are by teacher or parent request. If you would like a conference, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Conversation Starters:

Tell one new thing you learned about subtraction

What adjectives would you use to describe a book?

Who wrote Little House In the Big Woods?

What does it mean when we say "Don't cry over spilled milk?"

Academics:

History: The end of this quarter brought our study of the geography of the Americas to a close! When we return from Winter Break, we will begin our study of the Constitution of the United States.

Science: All scholars brought home their Insect Paragraph papers in their yellow folders. Please have your scholar practice reading it over break. They will need to bring it back when we return from break. Presentations will be done on January 8th - 10th. Our next unit will be our study of the human body, starting with a deep dive into the scientific method!

Math: When students return from break, they will review addition and subtraction. They will then begin their new chapter on Bar Models on Friday. For Rocket Math facts, all students will move to subtraction. Please have your scholar practice their addition and subtraction facts so that they can become fluent in them.

Grammar: Students will review the different parts of speech and types of sentences. They will take a mid-year Grammar assessment on Thursday, January 16th. Students will receive their new poem: The Hayloft by Robert Louis Stevenson. Recitations will begin January 21st. 

Literature: Students will be introduced to common sayings that we use with the intent of communicating something in a different way.  Students will act out and/or illustrate each saying that we review. Students will be introduced to Little House in the Big Woods and be reminded to make sure they have their own copy in their desks to read together.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

The Second Grade Team

11-22-24

Hello Second Grade Families!

The information you see here is for November 25 - 26 and the week of December 2 - 6.

Please check your scholar's math book for completion and accuracy of the homework pages. As we are now renaming in subtraction problems, please be sure your scholar is showing their renaming as their problem is incorrect if they don't show the renaming.

Important Dates:   

Saturday, November 23rd - Medieval Faire (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Thanksgiving Break: November 27 - 29

Monday, December 2nd: Insect Research Paper due

Wednesday, December 4th: Ancient Greece Assessment

Friday, December 6th: Math Check Up

Monday, December 9th: "Bed in Summer" poem recitations begin

Winter Concert: December 11th

 

 Conversation Prompts:   

When do you need to rename when you subtract?

What did Chester decide to do at the end of the book? 

How many body segments does an insect have? What are they? (3; head, thorax, abdomen)

Name one thing you learned about Ancient Greece.

What happened during the Battle of Marathon?

Which word is an adjective: skip, apple, hot, run
 

History: This week, we learned all about the three main great thinkers of ancient Greece. We also discussed Alexander the Great and what set him apart from other leaders. Next week, Mrs. Brady will come to each classroom to teach a short lesson on the Greek alphabet! When we return from Thanksgiving Break, we will work on our ancient Greece study guide (so keep an eye out for that worksheet, which will be on purple paper) before taking a quick assessment on what we've learned for this unit on Wednesday, December 4th.

 

Science: This week, we learned about insect anatomy and a few of the many jobs insects around the world have. Scholars were so excited to discover which insects are helpful to our environment, and which can be harmful. Next week, we will learn about Jean-Henri Fabre, a famous entomologist! When we return from our break, we will spend some time reviewing what we've learned this unit. Please keep in mind that all scholars must turn in their Insect Research paper by December 2nd.

 

Literature: Scholars will hear more Ancient Greek myths and write summaries while learning about Greek gods and goddesses. 

 

Grammar: Students will continue to learn about adjectives and learn about article adjectives. Students will continue to practice their summary and copy work skills. After Thanksgiving break, students will review the different parts of speech they have learned and will learn how to take information and put it in paragraph form.

Math: On Monday and Tuesday, students will review the different concepts learned in math and practice their subtraction facts. After Thanksgiving break, students will continue learning to rename / regroup in subtraction problems and review the subtraction strategies they have learned. At the end of the week, they will complete a math check up.

Warm Regards,

The Second Grade Team