9-27-24

Hello Parents! 

Parent Teacher Conferences: We are so excited to share your scholar's progress with you! Parent Teacher Conferences are mandatory, and they are offered on October 7th - 9th. A sign-up link is included in the newsletter. Please click on the link if you haven't signed up. Thank you.

Important Dates: 

     September 30th - October 8th: Fall Break 

October 7th - 9th: Parent Teacher Conferences 

• There will be no clubs on October 9th.

Literature reading groups will begin October 22nd. Please watch for a sign up link from you scholar's teacher.

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Conversation Starters: 

What number is 10 more than 503? 10 less than 784?

Can you sing the 'helping verb' song?

What is Diwali? How is it celebrated?

Can you sing the Water Cycle song?

What happens to water molecules when they heat up?

What were the main events of the story The Emperor's New Clothes? 

  

Academics 

History: Today, we dove deeper into our study of the Hindu holiday, Diwali. Students participated in an exciting activity that highlighted one of the staples of this religious celebration: ornate oil candles. The scholars were so excited to partake in this hands-on creative project! When we return from break, we will begin our study of Ancient China.
 
Science: This week students finished their study of the Water Cycle.  We reviewed what we learned in class and students got to show off their knowledge when we took a short quiz on Thursday. When we return from break, we will begin our study of Entomology and the 5 Senses!
 
Literature: Students will enjoy the beauty of Fairy Tales when we return from break as we read and discuss Beauty and the Beast.  
 
Grammar: Scholars will review the parts of speech that we have learned so far and begin to learn about the four types of sentences. They will also work on unscrambling mixed up sentences.
 
Math: Scholars will begin to compare and order numbers and, use number lines to determine the pattern and identify missing numbers. Scholars will also review concepts learned in the chapter so far.

Spalding: Students will have 10 Spalding words when we get back from Fall Break.

 

9/20/24

Hello, parents and guardians!

Important Dates:

*Monday, September 23rd, recitations of "The Secret" begin

*Wednesday, September 25th, Math Quiz & India Assessment

*Thursday, September 26th, Water Cycle Quiz

*Friday, September 27th, minimum day, students dismissed at 12:30 pm. 

*September 30th - October 8th: Fall Break / School resumes October 9th 

There will be no clubs on October 9th. 

*Monday and Tuesday, October 7th - 8th, parent / teacher conferences (a link will be coming soon for you to sign up)

Study Guides: Study guides are almost always sent home on purple paper to help them stand out in your scholar's yellow folder. Please do not throw these papers away until after the quiz/test date.

Reading Bags: Reading aloud for 20 minutes each night is a crucial piece of your child's education. Your signature in your child's agenda is your written indication that he/she completed his/her 20 minutes of nightly reading and retell homework. Your child will turn his/her reading bag in on his/her assigned day. If your scholar needs another week to read their book, that is okay. If they finish the book before the week is up, they can read from a book at home.

This past Monday, 9/16, Mrs. Brady spoke with all the 2nd grade students regarding playground behavior. The games of tag and chase are not allowed at this time and if students play these games, consequences will be given out. Mrs. Brady also spoke to the classes reminding them that a 'gun' symbol using their fingers is not allowed. Please review these reminders with your scholar. Thank you.

Conversation Prompts: 
How many tens are in 100? 
How many ones are in one ten? 

Give an example of a linking verb. 
What happened at the end of Sarah Plain and Tall? 
Does water travel in a cycle? 

How does water evaporate?

Who was Mohandas Gandhi? What did he believe?

 

Academics: 

  

Math: This week, students finished chapter two and took their assessment on Tuesday. Students have now begun chapter one and will review place value and learn about the 'value' of numbers. Students will order and compare numbers and have a quiz on Wednesday. They will also learn one more, one less, 10 more, 10 less, 100 more, and 100 less.

History: This week, we continued to learn about the country of India and about King Asoka. Students read the story "One Grain of Rice," and did very well recognizing the virtues from the story. Scholars were then able to write their own opinion about what it means to be wise and fair. We also learned about Mohandas Gandhi and the efforts he made to react to violence with peace. Next week, scholars will complete their India assessment and participate in a project celebrating Diwali. When we return, we will begin learning about Ancient China!
 
Science: This week, learned all about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. We discussed how water travels in a cycle and that the Earth has been recycling its water for over 4 billion years!
  
Literature: For the remainder of the quarter, we will read and consider some fables and fairy tales. This week, we will read “The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal”, “The Blind Men and the Elephant”, and “The Emperor’s New Clothes." We will begin Cricket in Time Square after we return from Fall Break!! Please have your scholar bring their Cricket in Time Square book in on or before 10/21.

 
Grammar: Next week, students will continue to learn about action and linking verbs and will begin to learn about helping verbs. Students will also review pronouns. Students will write a paragraph on Monday learning to use 'time order' words.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

 9-13-24

Hello Parents / Guardians,

Please be aware that this blog site/email newsletter is for your benefit and should not be viewed by your student. We don't want to spoil the discovery of learning! 

Important Dates: 

• September 17th:  Math Chapter Test

• September 17th: Earth Cycles Quiz 

• September 20th: Minimum Dismissal / 12:30 p.m.

• September 23rd: Poetry Recitations, "The Secret" 

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• Please remember to sign the parent signature page and all stamped assignments in the weekly assessment folder and return to school the next day.

        

Conversation Starters: 

How would you add 143 and 406? 

How do you know when to rename when adding?

Give an example of an action verb. 

What happened in the middle of the story, Sarah, Plain, and Tall? 

What causes the seasons? Describe each season. 

How is Diwali celebrated? 

 

Academics: 
Poetry: Recitation of the entire poem, The Secret, will begin on Monday, September 23rd. Please practice the poem with your scholar.

Grammar: Students will further their ability to differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs. We will also introduce helping verbs. Scholars will continue to practice their summary writing and copy work skills. Scholars will also review nouns.

Math: Students will finish up their chapter review on Monday and take the Math Chapter Test on Tuesday and then begin their new chapter on Wednesday learning more about place value and 'value' and putting numbers in order.

History: Scholars are continuing to learn about the country of India. They have learned about the Festival of Lights and the Sacred River. Scholars will continue their study of India next week and learn about Prince Siddhartha and Gandhi. 

Literature: Scholars will finish reading Sarah, Plain and Tall. We will discuss the main events, draw a picture of the sea, and write a short letter to Sarah. 

Science: We continued to review the day/night cycle and the seasonal cycles this week. Next week, on Tuesday, students will take a quiz on the Earth cycles. We will then begin our study of the Earth’s water by identifying the different states of water (solid, liquid, gas) and how water travels!

 

We hope you and your family enjoy a terrific weekend. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 
 
Warm Regards, 
The 2nd Grade Team