Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s),
Happy Spring! We hope that everyone enjoyed their break! Thank
you again for all of your support! We can hardly believe that
we are about to start the final quarter of the year. We look
forward to a great last semester with your children!
Here's a look ahead to what the students will be learning over
the next two weeks:
Math — Students will be able to identify and apply strategies to
learn addition and subtraction facts within 20. Classes will
also be able to compose a ten to add a 3-digit number and a 3digit number on a 1-1000 Chart. They will also be able to add
four 2-digit numbers using base ten models and represent
strategies with equations. They will also be able to use
different strategies, such as using models or a number line
diagram, to add two 3-digit numbers. Students will also be able
to sort addition problems by determining if it is necessary to
compose a ten and/or a hundred.
Reading — As we begin a unit on poetry, students will be able to
describe how words and phrases supply rhythm to create an image
or express meaning in a poem. They will also be able to ask and
answer such questions as who, what, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. They will
also be able to identify real-life connections between words and
their use. Students will also be able to distinguish shades of
meaning among closely related adjectives.
Writing —Students will begin learning about and writing
poetry. They will be able to use words and phrases to describe
thoughts and feelings. They will include adjectives as they
write. Classes will also be able to provide details to describe
actions and thoughts.
Science — The students will be able to describe brine
shrimp. They will also be able to identify variables that could
affect the growth and development of brine shrimp.
Health — Students will be able to define communicable and noncommunicable diseases and recognize the differences between
them.
Social Studies — Students will be able to describe contributions
of school leaders, community leaders, and local government
leaders. They will also be able to describe how all people, not
just official leaders, contribute to the community. Classes
will also be able to interpret information about The
Constitution of the United States using informational
sources. Students will also be able to describe contributions
of the President.
Spelling/Word Work — We will continue to work on different
activities with their words throughout the two-week period. At
the end of the two-week period, students will be given a spell
check to see if they have mastered the spelling of the words in
addition to knowing the pattern that the word follows.
Reminders—
•We are always grateful for all of your snack donations, as well
as your school supply donations!
•We just wanted to remind you that due to the number of people
that are allowed in the dome for the program called "Explore-ItAll …In Space ," we cannot have parent volunteers. Thank you
for your understanding!
Upcoming events—
Friday, April 8th—Science In-house Field Trip—Mrs. Gramzinski’s
class (1:20-2:00 PM) and Mrs. Oliva’s class (2:10-2:50 PM)—
Please remember that unfortunately, we cannot have parent
volunteers.
Friday, April 15th—Science In-house Field Trip—Ms. Friedland’s
class (1:20-2:00 PM)and Mr. Gray’s class (2:10-2:50 PM)—Please
remember that unfortunately, we cannot have parent volunteers.
April 18th to April 28th—Boosterthon
Thursday, April 21st—International Night (7:00-9:00 PM)
Friday, April 22nd--Report card distribution--Please be sure to
sign and return the yellow envelope after reviewing your child's
report card. Thank you!
Tuesday, April 26th—Primary Election Day—no school for students
Thursday, April 28th—Boosterthon Fun Run (Grade 2 will be at
10:45 AM)
Friday, April 29th—Field Trip to the National Zoo
Friday, May 20th—“Incredible Insects” in-house field trip (More
information will be sent home soon.)
Helpful Websites for Students—
www.raz-kids.com
www.abcya.com
www.coolmath4kids.com
www.funbrain.com
www.mathabc.com
https://kidskonnect.com/science/technology/
http://www.skyenimals.com/browse_habitat.cgi
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/
http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/astronomy.html
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/economicsgames.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government.php
https://kids.usa.gov/government/index.shtml
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
https://kids.usa.gov/government/presidents/index.shtml
Sincerely,
-The Second Grade Team
Mr. Gray, Ms. Friedland, Mrs. Oliva, Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs.
Gramzinski