December 13-17

Academics This Week:

Spelling: review of word wall words

Math: Unit 4: Begin use of bar models for addition and subtraction

Reading: Writing a response to literature

Writing: Writing a persuasive piece/review
Science: Clouds / Interactions
Social Studies: Community

Save These Dates:

December

Wed 19th Book Share Day with parents

Friday 21st: 4 hour day

January

Wed 2nd School reopens after holiday recess
Thurs 10th PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library
Thurs 17th Roller Skating Night
Mon 21st Elementary School PTA’s MLK Movie Day

*We have set a new date for our Book Share Day - morning of Decmeber 19th.

*To keep sending in those Box Tops!!

Teacher's Corner

 Our hearts are with all the grieving in Newtown at this time. Please know that we will provide a safe and loving enviroment for students and should they need to talk we will have resources available in our building on Monday.

Second Grade Teachers

Week of Dec 3-7

Academics This Week: 

Spelling: Unit 10: short vowels with more than one letter

For extra spelling pattern practice at home try the following websites through the publishing company:

Games using this weeks pattern: https://www.spellingconnectionsonline.com/game1

Worksheets for extra review: https://www.zaner-bloser.com/media/zb/zaner-bloser/spellingconnections/grade2.html

Math: Unit 3: Subtraction with regrouping in the hundreds, tens and ones place

Reading: Visualizing when reading

Writing: Students will be revising and editing their many moments stories before publishing. We have been examining author's cratfs and emulating their techniques, sound effects, dashes, dialogue, strong verbs etc.
Science: Weather
Social Studies: Community

 

Save These Dates:

 

December
Fri 7th Roundtable Meeting with Principal Lehn, 8:15AM, Big School
Thurs 13th PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library

Wed 19th Book Share Day with parents

Friday 21st: 4 hour day

January

Wed 2nd School reopens after holiday recess
Thurs 10th PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library
Thurs 17th Roller Skating Night
Mon 21st Elementary School PTA’s MLK Movie Day

 

  

*We have set a new date for our Book Share Day - morning of Decmeber 19th. Please look for a note in your child's backpack.

*To keep sending in those Box Tops!!

 Teacher's Corner  

   

 Please save your wrapping paper rolls this holiday season. We are gathering the long cardboard tubes in order to make a craft in relation to our "Cultural Trip Around the World." 

 

Thank You!

 

Second Grade Teachers

Week of Nov.26-Nov.30

 
 

Academics This Week:

 

Spelling: Unit 9: digraphs nk, ng
Math: Chapter 3: Subtraction from 1,000 with regrouping in the ones and tens

Reading: Making inferences/Questioning

Writing: Examining small moments from an author and emulating their techniques, sound effects, dashes, and stretching a small moment. We will also begin to look at stories with many moments and how those moments all fit into the main idea.

Science: Weather

Social Studies: Community

Save These Dates:

December
Fri 7th Roundtable Meeting with Principal Lehn, 8:15AM, Big School
Thurs 13th PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library
Friday 21st: 4 hour day

January
Wed 2nd School reopens after holiday recess
Thurs 10th PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library
Thurs 17th Roller Skating Night
Mon 21st Elementary School PTA’s MLK Movie Day

* We are working to reschedule our Book Share Day!

Teacher's Corner

We hope that everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving!

Please save your wrapping paper rolls this holiday season (the long brown tubes). We are gathering the cardboard tubes in order to make a craft.

Second Grade Team

 

 

Week of 11/12 to 11/16

Academics This Week:

Spelling: Unit 8: consonant blends

Math: Chapter 2: Three digit addition with regrouping in the ones, tens and hundreds place

Reading: Making inferences

Writing: Examining small moments from an author and emulating their techniques, sound effects, dashes, dialogue, and stretching a moment

Science: Finishing leaf study / Begin unit on weather

Social Studies: Community

Save These Dates:

November:

Mon 12th: Coat Drive begins (through Fri the 30th)
Thurs 15th: Picture Day retakes
Thurs 15th: PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library

Wednesday 21st: Thanksgiving recess (4 hour day) - Bring Snack!
Thursday 22nd and 23rd: Thanksgiving

 

*We are currently waiting for the superintendent's decision regarding conferences and school makeup days. We will let you know as soon as we hear what has been decided.

* We are also working to reschedule our Book Share Day!

Teacher's Corner

We hope that everyone weathered the storm safely and that you are back in your home with power and heat.
We will resume a normal homework schedule this week, however if your family is still displaced please let us know so we can make alternative arrangements.

Second Grade Team

Week of Oct. 22-26

 

Academics This Week:

Spelling: Review of short vowel patterns to date

Math: Chapter 2: Three digit addition with regrouping in the ones, tens and hundreds place

Reading: Metacognition/Schema

Writing: Examining small moments from an author and emulating their techniques, sound effects, dashes, dialogue, and stretching a moment

Science: Leaf Study

Social Studies: Timelines/U.S. symbols/Presidents

Save These Dates:

November:

Thursday 8th and 9th: School Closed for NJEA convention
Mon 12th: Coat Drive begins (through Fri the 30th)
Thurs 15th: Picture Day retakes
Thurs 15th: PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library

Wednesday 21st: Thanksgiving recess (4 hour day)

Thursday 22nd and 23rd: Thanksgiving

*Please make sure to return your conference indicating if your scheduled date will work and some of the things you would like to discuss.

*Please look for a note in your child's back pack this week in relation to our upcoming Book Share Day. We invite you to come the morning of November 5th and share a favorite childhood book!

 

Teacher's Corner

Just a note on the Halloween parade this year. Parents are invited to the parade behind South Mountain School, followed by a party inside the classroom. Children may NOT wear costumes to school, please send them in and teachers will help kids get dressed before the parade. Children will be dismissed from classrooms at the end of school.

Second Grade Team

Week of 10/15 - 10/19

Academics This Week: 

Spelling: Short u

Math: This week we will be reviewing how to regroup two digit numbers before starting Chapter 2 of Math in Focus

Reading: Metacognition/Schema

Writing: Small Moments:  We will be working editing and publishing our stories. 

Science: Water cycle Assessment

Social Studies: Timelines and Symbols of United States.

Save These Dates: 

 

October:

Fri 19th                Roundtable Meeting with Principal Lehn, 8:15AM, Big School
Sat 20th               Fall Festival (rain date Sat 27th )

November:
Mon 12th             Coat Drive begins (through Fri the 30th)
Thurs 15th           Picture Day retakes
Thurs 15th           PTA Exec Board Meeting, 7PM, Big School Library

* We will be sending home conference reminders with your scheduled day/time. Please make sure to return your conference indicating if your scheduled date will work and some of the things you would like to discuss.
*Keep sending in those box tops!

Teacher's Corner

Just a note on the Halloween parade this year. Parents are invited to the parade behind South Mountain School, followed by a party inside the classroom. Children may NOT wear costumes to school, please send them in and teachers will help kids get dressed before the parade. Children will be dismissed from classrooms at the end of school.

Second Grade Team

Week of Oct. 8-12

Academics This Week: 

Spelling: Short o
Math: Chapter 1 Math in Focus: Numbers to 1,000

Reading: Retelling and writing a response to something read independently i.e. 'talking back to books.'
Writing: Small Moments:  We will be working on revising our stories and how to incorporate internal thoughts/reflection.

Science: Water cycle
Social Studies: Citizenship and Voting

Save These Dates: 

 

* October 11th           Picture Day

* October 20th           Fall Festival (rain date Sat 27th )

*The spelling list titled ‘My home word list’ contains the words that your child will be tested on weekly. The weekly words in the planner are extended practice.

*Please check your child’s homework folder and sign the planner nightly. This planner is also a great way to communicate with the teacher as we check it each morning. Thank you!

Teacher's Corner

Thank you to all our parents who made "Back to School Night" such a success. We look forward to working together this year in making your child's time in 2nd grade everything it can be and more! 

Second Grade Team

Week of Oct. 1-5

Academics This Week: 

Spelling: Short i
Math: Numbers to 1,000
Reading: Strategies good readers use
Writing: Small Moments. We will be working with writing partners to develop and plan our true stories.

Science: States of Matter
Social Studies: Introducing Groups in our Communities

Save These Dates: 

 

* October  1st – 3rd   Book Fair (Annex and Big School)

* October  2nd           Back to School Night (Big School)

* October 11th           Picture Day

* October 20th           Fall Festival (rain date Sat 27th )

*Back to School Night is next Tuesday, Oct 1st 2012. Don't forget it will be a 4 hour day for students so they should bring a snack to school that day.

*Please check your child’s homework folder and sign the planner nightly. This planner is also a great way to communicate with the teacher as we check it each morning. Thank you!

Teacher's Corner

 

We are looking forward to meeting all parents/guardians at Back to School Night!

Second Grade Team

Welcome to 2nd Grade!

We are excited to relaunch our blog this year! The blog will be updated regularly with upcoming academics, important dates to remember, and a list of don't forgets! 

The blog, along with its contents will be explained fully at Back to School Night on October 2nd, 2012. We look forward to seeing you all then.

Second Grade Team