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March 16-20

Our Week at a Glance
March 16th-20th
 
Hello second grade families!
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 8 this week! Focusing on geometry and arrays. Learning more about attributes, parallel lines, sides, and angles that make up shapes. Along with continuing to solve addition and subtraction word problems!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday.
 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 8! We will be reading into how natural forces like wind and water shape the earth. Understanding how to find text evidence to better help students comprehend a story's message. Overall, engaging students in exploring the relationship between natural processes and human life! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -er, -or sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… farmer, teacher, baker, writer, dancer, visitor, actor, sailor, doctor, inventor. 
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be continuing unit 5 in social studies! We are studying about all kinds of heroes that we see everyday!  We are also talking about heroes who shaped the United States and the world.  We will have our test this week!
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
March 20th- Jersey & Hat Day!
March 23-27- Spring Break!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

March 9-13

Our Week at a Glance
March 9th-13th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are starting unit 8 this week! Focusing on geometry and arrays. Learning more about attributes, parallel lines, sides, and angles that make up shapes. Along with continuing to solve addition and subtraction word problems!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday, Monday March 16th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are starting unit 8! We will be reading into how natural forces like wind and water shape the earth. Understanding how to find text evidence to better help students comprehend a story's message. Overall, engaging students in exploring the relationship between natural processes and human life! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the oo, ew, al sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… brook, hook, book, look, cook, shook, chew, chalk, new, talk.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be continuing unit 5 in social studies! Discussing ideas of the American Revolution, what it entails, as well as how it shaped the United States!  We will also be talking about heroes!  What makes a hero?  Who are some heroes in the United States?
 
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
March 20th- Jersey & Hat Day!
March 23-27 Spring Break
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 
 

March 2-6

Our Week at a Glance
March 2nd-6th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 7 this week! Focusing on addition and subtraction of multidigit numbers. Estimating and measurement of meters, centimeters, and yards. Along with identifying shapes and their attributes!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday, Monday March 9th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 7! Looking into “focusing on the past”, exploring American history and how it has shaped our future. Analyzing text while learning about important historical figures along with understanding their roles in history! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have related root words in them. This week our spelling words are… add, addition, forget, forgot, forgotten, move, movers, moving, work, worked.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be starting unit 5 in social studies! Discussing ideas of the American Revolution, what it entails, as well as how it shaped the United States!
 
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
March 20th- Jersey & Hat Day!
March 23-27 Spring Break
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 

February 23-27

Our Week at a Glance
February 23th-27th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send clothes for the weather!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 7 this week! Focusing on addition and subtraction of multidigit numbers. Estimating and measurement of meters, centimeters, and yards. Along with identifying shapes and their attributes!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday, Monday March 2nd.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 7! Looking into “focusing on the past”, exploring American history and how it has shaped our future. Analyzing text while learning about important historical figures along with understanding their roles in history! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have inflectional endings in them. This week our spelling words are… hopped, running, sitting, swimming, liked, making, raked, smiled, taking, using.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Science:  We will be continuing unit 4 in science! Discussing ideas of earth’s systems. How the earth's surface can change over time. Along with what in the environment can create those changes! 
 
We will also be working on Kenya for the World Culture Fair on the 27th.  If you have any items from Kenya, please feel free to send then along with your student!
 
Upcoming School Events: 
February 27th- retro day!
February 27th- Countries Around the World!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 

February 16-20

Our Week at a Glance
February 16th-20th (No School on Monday, February 16)
 
Hello second grade families!
Please remember to send your student dressed for the weather!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are starting unit 7 this week! Focusing on addition and subtraction of multidigit numbers. Estimating and measurement of meters, centimeters, and yards. Along with identifying shapes and their attributes!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday, February 23rd.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are starting unit 7! Looking into “focusing on the past”, exploring American history and how it has shaped our future. Analyzing text while learning about important historical figures along with understanding their roles in history! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have compound words in them. This week our spelling words are… bathroom, birthday, cowboy, doorknob, moonlight, railroad, seashell, snowball, starfish, toothbrush.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Science:  We will be finishing unit 5 in science! Discussing ideas of earth’s systems. How the earth's surface can change over time. Along with what in the environment can create those changes! We will take a test later this week!
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
February 20th- I Love to Read Day! ( students may bring blanket, books, and stuffed animal! )
February 27th- retro day!
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 
 

February 9-13

Our Week at a Glance
February 9th-13th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please come to school dressed for the weather!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 6 this week! Focusing on number operations and stories. Being able to read and create graphs with data. We will work on solving multistep word problems. Along with some estimating as well with quantity and difference using number stories. We will be taking our Unit 6 lesson this week!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Tuesday, February 10th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 6! Looking into cultures, traditions, and learning about lessons/morals from stories we read. Along with how these lessons can be connected to our own lives. Thinking about what we can learn from other cultures and traditions as well! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -aw, au, al sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… small, ball, salt, straw, tall, walk, fault, talk, draw, launch.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Science:  We will be starting unit 5 in science! Discussing ideas of earth’s systems. How the earth's surface can change over time. Along with what in the environment can create those changes! 
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
February 11th & 12th - conferences
February 13-Class Valentine's party
February 27th- retro day!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 
 

February 2-6

Our Week at a Glance
February 2nd-6th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please come dressed for the weather!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 6 this week! Focusing on number operations and stories. Being able to read and create graphs with data. We will work on solving multistep word problems. Along with some estimating as well with quantity and difference using number stories. 
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday February 9th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 6! Looking into cultures, traditions, and learning about lessons/morals from stories we read. Along with how these lessons can be connected to our own lives. Thinking about what we can learn from other cultures and traditions as well! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -aw, au, al sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… good, look, shook, stood, foot, book, cook, put, push, wood.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be continuing unit 4 in social studies! Discussing the idea of wants and needs. The differences they hold and how it relates to us. As well as understanding how they play a role in the community and daily choices we make. We will have a test this week.  We will also be doing some readings and activities about Black History Month.  
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
February 2nd→5th- I Love To Read Parent Readers!
February 6th- retro day!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

January 26-30

Our Week at a Glance
January 26th-30th
Hello second grade families!
 
Reminder to please dress for the weather!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are starting unit 6 this week! Focusing on number operations and stories. Being able to read and create graphs with data. We will work on solving multistep word problems. Along with some estimating as well with quantity and difference using number stories. 
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday February 2nd.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are starting unit 6! Looking into cultures, traditions, and learning about lessons/morals from stories we read. Along with how these lessons can be connected to our own lives. Thinking about what we can learn from other cultures and traditions as well! 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -oo sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… good, look, shook, stood, put, book, cook, foot, wood, push. 
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be starting unit 4 in social studies! Discussing the idea of wants and needs. The differences they hold and how it relates to us. As well as understanding how they play a role in the community and daily choices we make. 
 
Upcoming School Events: 
January 30th- twin day! 
February 2nd→5th- I Love To Read Parent Readers!
February 6th- retro day!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 
 

January 20-23

Our Week at a Glance
January 20th-23rd
Hello second grade families!
 
It is going to be a cold couple weeks.  Please send appropriate outdoor gear to school for recess!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are working through unit 5 learning all about addition and subtraction. Working on our basic facts along with 2 digits numbers. Along with building on our skills of counting money, number stories, and mental math strategies. We will be having our Unit 5 test on Thursday!
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday January 26th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 5 discussing technology and inventions. Looking closer at how technology can impact our community and way of life. Along with understanding how inventions created things we have today and how their use benefits people in our society. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -ou/ow sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… out, count, round, brown, town, mouth, owl, house, cow, now. 
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be beginning Unit 4 this week!  This unit is all about goods and services and the people who supply them!  We will be discussing needs and wants, along with making choices.
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
January 30th- twin day! 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 
 

Athlos Online Learning Applications

Students can access all schoolwide learning applications through Clever by signing in with their school-issued Google login.  Please access Clever using the link below.

 

Link to Athlos Clever 

 

If you have questions about your student’s Google login please contact the school at 763-777-8942.  

January 12-16

Our Week at a Glance
January 12th-16th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send winter gear to school with your child for outdoor recess!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are working through unit 5 learning all about addition and subtraction. Working on our basic facts along with 2 digits numbers. Along with building on our skills of counting money, number stories, and mental math strategies.
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday January 19th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 5 discussing technology and inventions. Looking closer at how technology can impact our community and way of life. Along with understanding how inventions created things we have today and how their use benefits people in our society. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -oi sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… boy, toy, boil, joyful, point, coin, join, enjoy, noise, voice.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Science:  We will be continuing unit 4 in science. Looking closer at phenomena, earth’s structure and the parts that make up those structures. We will be studying landforms, water found on earth, and how to read a map.
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
January 19th- NO SCHOOL
January 30th- twin day! 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

January 5-9

Our Week at a Glance
January 5th-9th
 
Hello second grade families!
 
Make sure that your child comes to school dressed for the weather!  We will be going outside!!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are starting unit 5 that is all about addition and subtraction. Working on our basic facts along with 2 digits numbers. Along with building on our skills of counting money, number stories, and mental math strategies.
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday January 12th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are starting unit 5 discussing technology and inventions. Looking closer at how technology can impact our community and way of life. Along with understanding how inventions created things we have today and how their use benefits people in our society. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have long vowel sounds in them. This week our spelling words are… hope, shape, apple, inside, baseball, little, table, purple, useful, mistake. 
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Science:  We will be starting unit 4 in science. Looking closer at phenomena, earth’s structure and the parts that make up those structures. As well as bigger earth structures like volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
January 19th- NO SCHOOL
January 30th- twin day! 
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

December 15-19

Our Week at a Glance
December 15th-19th
Hello second grade families!
 
Reminder to dress for the cold weather!!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are finishing unit 4 that is based on measurement and place value. Working on how to tell time and use clocks in story problems to determine the time. We will also be learning and exploring place value in numbers and what they represent within a whole number. 
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday.
 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are wrapping up unit 4 discussing characters and setting. Looking closer at the character point of view and perspective throughout a story. Along with how point of view affects a story. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the long a sound in them. This week our spelling words are… hair, chair, bear, pear, share, stairs, care, where, square, wear.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be finishing our government unit. Discussing roles of the government and what they are responsible for. Along with how the government impacts our community!
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
December 18- Winter Parade
December 19- Pajama Day
December 22-Winter Break!
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

December 8-12

Our Week at a Glance
December 8th-12th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please come dressed for the weather!!  Snowpants, jackets, mittens, boots, etc.!  We will be going outside!!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are continuing unit 4 that is based on measurement and place value. Working on how to tell time and use clocks in story problems to determine the time. We will also be learning and exploring place value in numbers and what they represent within a whole number. 
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday December 15th. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are continuing unit 4 discussing characters and setting. Looking closer at the character point of view and perspective throughout a story. Along with how point of view affects a story. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the long e sound in them. This week our spelling words are… year, deer, near, clear, cheer, fear, hear, steer, here, ears.
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be working on our government unit. Discussing roles of the government and what they are responsible for. Along with how the government impacts our community!
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
December 12-PAJAMA DAY FOR OUR CLASS (shout out reward)
December 18- Winter Parade
December 19- Pajama Day
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

December 1-5

Our Week at a Glance
December 1st-5th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send your students to school with clothes to wear outside for the weather!  Mittens, hats, snow pants, boots, jacket, etc. are necessary!  We will be outside unless it is below zero!!
 
Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day.  We will have a 10 minute snack time in the morning, so please send in something that your child can eat within that time frame.  Some healthy snacks include:  fruit, vegetables, popcorn, crackers, etc.  Please NO candy, donuts, cookies, etc. for snack.  Water bottles are allowed at school with water only!
 
Math: We are beginning unit 4 that is based on measurement and place value. Working on how to tell time and use clocks in story problems to determine the time. We will also be learning and exploring place value in numbers and what they represent within a whole number. 
 
Homework: Your student will have math and spelling homework each week to complete.  Homework will go home on Monday’s and needs to be completed and returned the following Monday December 8th. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We are starting unit 4 discussing characters and setting. Looking closer at the character point of view and perspective throughout a story. Along with how point of view affects a story. 
 
Spelling: We are working with words that have the -or sound in them. This week our spelling words are… born, more, horn, store, sports, before, roar, oars, wore, and fork. 
*We will be having our spelling test on Friday!”
 
Social Studies:  We will be working on an introduction to our government unit. Discussing roles of the government and what they are responsible for. Along with how the government impacts our community!
 
 Upcoming School Events: 
December 12-Ms. R class pajama day (SHOUT OUT REWARD!!)
December 18- Winter Parade
December 19- Pajama Day
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!