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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!

Nov 24-25

Our Week at a Glance
November 24th-25th
Hello second grade families!
 
**Bring outdoor clothes to 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:  In math we will be continuing working on our math facts. Learning about fact families, ways to make 10, and starting to learn more about time as we will be starting our unit 4 after break.
 
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. 
THERE IS NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK DUE TO BREAK!
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be working on our opinion writing in class this week. Creating an opinion and writing reasoning to connect with our opinion statement. Being able to use evidence to support our reasoning through writing.
 
Spelling: *We will NOT have a spelling test this week*
 
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: 
November 25-27 No School
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!
 

November 17-21

Our Week at a Glance
November 17th-21st
Hello second grade families!
 
Please send weather appropriate clothes for the weather.  It is getting colder so your children need to be prepared to go 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:  In math we will be continuing working on our math facts. Learning about fact families, ways to make 10, and starting to learn more about time as we will be starting our unit 4 after break.
 
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 November, 24th. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be working on our opinion writing in class this week. Creating an opinion and writing reasoning to connect with our opinion statement. Being able to use evidence to support our reasoning through writing
.
Spelling: *We will NOT have a spelling test this week*
 
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: 
November 21- Dress Like a Teacher Day
November 26-28-No School
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 

November 10-14

Our Week at a Glance
November 10th-14th
Hello second grade families!
 
Please remember to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the colder 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:  In math we will be continuing unit 3. We will be learning many different fact families using addition and subtraction. These strategies include: adding and subtracting within 20, and using place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract. 
 
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 November, 17th. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be continuing the next couple weeks in our Government Working for Us unit. We will be talking about how individuals can participate in our government to create positive change in their communities and the country. A big portion of the unit is going to be spent learning about citizen engagement and involvement. 
 
Spelling: Our spelling words this week consist of ways to make the long u sound. Our spelling words for the week are bird, girl, never, hurt, shirt, winter, her, burn, nurse, third.
 
*We will have a spelling test on Friday*
 
Science:  We will be continuing unit 2 this week.  In this unit we will be focusing on how matter can change. We will look closer at how a liquid, gas, or solid can be affected by the heating and cooling of an object. Along with differentiating physical and chemical change. 
 
Upcoming School Events: 
November 21- Dress Like a Teacher Day
November 26-28-NO SCHOOL
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 

November 3-7

Our Week at a Glance
November 3rd-7th
Hello second grade families!
 
Remember to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.  We go outside twice a day unless it is below 0!  Hats, mittens, jackets are very helpful to the kids!!
 
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:  In math we will be continuing unit 3. We will be learning many different fact families using addition and subtraction. These strategies include: adding and subtracting within 20, and using place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract. 
 
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 November, 10th. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be continuing the next couple weeks in our Government Working for Us unit. We will be talking about how individuals can participate in our government to create positive change in their communities and the country. A big portion of the unit is going to be spent learning about citizen engagement and involvement. 
 
Spelling: Our spelling words this week consist of ways to make the long u sound. Our spelling words for the week are car, star, march, smart, hard, farm, large, shark, garden, yard.
*We will have a spelling test on Friday*
 
Science:  We will be starting unit 2 this week.  In this unit we will be focusing on how matter can change. We will look closer at how a liquid, gas, or solid can be affected by the heating and cooling of an object. Along with differentiating physical and chemical change. 
 
Upcoming School Events: 
November 5- Picture Retake Day
November 21- Dress Like a Teacher Day
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 

October 27-31

Our Week at a Glance
October 27th-31st
Hello second grade families!
 
With the change in weather, please remember to send your student to school with the appropriate attire.  Jackets, gloves, and a hat are necessary as we are going outside everyday!
 
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:  In math we will be starting unit 3. We will be learning many different fact families using addition and subtraction. These strategies include: adding and subtracting within 20, and using place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract. 
 
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 November, 3rd. 
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be spending the next few weeks in our Government Working for Us unit. We will be talking about how individuals can participate in our government to create positive change in their communities and the country. A big portion of the unit is going to be spent learning about citizen engagement and involvement. 
 
Spelling: Our spelling words this week consist of ways to make the long u sound. Our spelling words for the week are music, menu, January, cue, use, rescue, cute, huge, cube, few.
*We will have a spelling test on Friday*
 
Social Studies:  We will be continuing unit 2 this week.  In this unit we will discuss location, landforms, and maps.  We will be differentiating between various maps. We will learn how to read maps and understand the different features they have along with what they mean! Test at the end of the week. 
 
Upcoming School Events: 
October 28- Bingo for Books
October 29/30- Parent Teacher Conferences
October 31- Super Hero/Animal Day
November 5- Picture Retake Day
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!

October 20-24

Our Week at a Glance
October 20-24
 
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:  In math we will be working on our 2nd Unit.  We will be learning many different addition strategies to help with our addition.  These strategies include: counting up, counting back, making 10, doubles facts, etc. We will be taking our Unit Test 2 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 Monday October 27th.
*Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night*
 
Language Arts: We will be spending the next few weeks in our Characters Learn and Grow unit.  We will be talking about creating mental images, as well as setting and plot.  Describing the characters in the stories is also something we will be working on in this unit.  A big portion of the unit is going to be spent retelling the stories we read!
 
Spelling: Our spelling words this week consist of ways to make the long i sound. Our spelling words for the week are pie, kind, child, tie, sky, high, dry, lime, light, bright.
*We will have a spelling test on Friday*
 
Social Studies:  We will be continuing unit 2 this week.  This unit we will discuss location, landforms, and maps.  We will be differentiating between various maps. We will learn how to read maps and understand the different features they have along with what they mean!
 
Upcoming School Events: 
October 28- Bingo for Books
October 29/30- Parent Teacher Conferences
October 31- Super Hero/Animal Day
 
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate!
 
 

October 13-15

Our Week at a Glance
 October 13-15
 
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:  In math we will be working on our 2nd Unit.  We will be learning many different addition strategies to help with our addition.  These strategies include: counting up, counting back, making 10, doubles facts, etc. 
 
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.  
 
** There will be no homework due to it being a short week**
 
Language Arts: We will be spending the next few weeks in our Characters Learn and Grow unit.  We will be talking about creating mental images, as well as setting and plot.  Describing the characters in the stories is also something we will be working on in this unit.  A big portion of the unit is going to be spent retelling the stories we read!
 
Spelling: There is no spelling test this week due to it being a short week!
 
Homework: Please have your student read for at least 20 minutes every night. 
 
Social Studies:  We will be starting unit 2 this week.  This unit we will discuss location, landforms, and maps.  We will be differentiating between various maps. We will learn how to read maps and understand the different features they have along with what they mean!
 
Upcoming School Events: 
 
October 16-17 No School
October 28- Bingo For Books
October 29/30- Parent Teacher Conferences
October 31- Super Hero/Animal Day
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate.