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Bio

My name is Sam Gasparini and this will be my 6th year teaching, 2nd year at Athlos! I was in second grade last year, but kindergarten is where my heart is meant to be so I am very excited to be back.
 
I graduated with my Masters in Early Childhood Education from the U of M-Twin Cities, and also recently got my STEM certificate through St Thomas. 
I have an almost 2 year old at home, and due with my 2nd child early November. When I get time alone I like to hike and read. I also love taking walks with my family and cooking. 
 
I want you to feel comfortable reaching out to me with whatever, whenever! Here's to a great school year. 
 
 
 

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Week of 10/31

Math: partners of 10, even and odd numbers, turn around rule (5 + 3 = 8 so 3 + 5 = 8)
 
Reading: poems and their purpose, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, 
 
Science: weather tools
 
Spelling words:
city
only
weak
week
where
should
could
would
any
many
 
Reminder: sign up for conferences

Sight Words

A list of sight words for 2nd grade was sent home Monday 10/31. I have attached it here as well. These are words that we will be practicing throughout the year. There may be additional sight words that students will need to practice from first grade as well. There will be time in class to practice, but also practice them at home. Thank you!

REMINDER Tues 11/1 Book Fair

Reminder that tomorrow we are going to the book fair! If you would like to have your student purchase books, please bring cash in a sealed envelope with their name on it. If your child is not purchasing books, they will be allowed to make a list of books they would like. 
 
If you have any questions please email me @ [email protected]

Homework 10/25

Good afternoon!
 
Wanted to let all adults know that their student should've brought home a 1-page homework sheet tonight. Aside from the monthly packet, I will send home some sheets periodically that relate to what we do in math or in reading. If you have questions let me know!
 
-Sam Gasparini

Week of 10/24

Math:
  • adding facts (Ex. doubles, make 10, turn around, etc.)
  • Subtraction
Language Arts:
  • Poems and their makeup (ex. rhyme, alliteration, etc.)
  • Recall information of a story
  • Nouns, adjectives
  • Sight words
 
Social: 
  • What is a constitution? (Assessment)
  • Making choices that fit our needs
 
REMINDER:
  • PICTURE DAY MONDAY 24th
  • please dress for the weather

Week of 10/17

Math:
  • Counting cash money (how much goes into $10? What about $100?)
  • Answering story problems and writing equations
  • Doubles Facts
  • Adding to 10
Language Arts:
  • Beginning, Middle and End
  • Work on sentence structure (Assessment #1)
  • begin to write and rewrite a paragraph
  • start nouns
 
Social: 
  • Finish up rules; why are they important and how are the ones we have at school the same/different than at home
  • Assessment on rules and their purpose
 
REMINDER:
  • please label all clothing as many jackets get taken off
  • Picture day is NEXT MONDAY the 24th
 
NO SCHOOL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FOR MEA BREAK

Week of 10/10

Math: skip count; comparing numbers; partners of 10; review 
UNIT 1 assessment
 
Language Arts: Problem and Solution; Beginning, Middle and End of stories; learning how to ask questions to find answers to story parts
-Beginning spelling practice
-Sentence assessments
 
Social: Finish voting (assessment); talking about rules at home and at school
 
REMINDER: Field trip is on October 13th; please pay to parent portal if you have not already
 
Superhero day is Friday otherwise please wear uniform!
Now that it is getting cold out, please make sure to bring a jacket. If student is cold at school, they can wear Athlos jacket in the classroom, or plain black or white long sleeve under short sleeve uniform shirt. 
 
Thank you!

Week of 10/3

Math: skip count; comparing numbers; review 
UNIT 1 assessment
 
Language Arts: Problem and Solution; Beginning, Middle and End of stories; learning how to ask questions to find answers to story parts
-Beginning spelling practice
 
Social: What is a constitution; voting
 
REMINDER: Field trip is on October 13th
 
Also, there is no more Free Dress Fridays, so please wear your uniform all week unless otherwise specified. Thank you!
 

Week of 9/26

Language Arts: Character & Setting; building stamina
 
Math: Hundreds chart; odd or even; adding to get the same number
 
Social: feelings
 
Reminder: TURN IN FIELD TRIP SLIP
 

Uniforms

Dear Adults,
 
Please make sure your child is in their Athlos Uniform (logo shirts, logo jackets, black pants). If for some reason you do not have a uniform shirt, black or white polos are fine. If your child is saying they are cold, they must have a logo jacket otherwise they can wear a long white/black sleeve shirt under a short sleeve uniform. 
 
Also, there is no free dress Friday. There are occasional Friday dress days, and I will post those here. Thank you!

Permission Slip-2nd Grade Stages Theater

Hello all!
 
We will be taking a  field trip next month on Thursday October 13th. This permission slip will be coming home tomorrow (9/22) so please look for that in you child's backpack. Payments must be paid via your Parent Portal; cash payments are not available. If you need help please contact Christina Ferguson at the front desk (763-777-8953) or by email ([email protected]). 
Payments are due by September 30th. 
 
ps-there are no parent chaperones this trip; it will be 2nd grade teachers plus additional staff. 
 
 
If you have any questions please email me @ [email protected]

FRIDAY 9/16 OUT OF UNIFORM

Good afternoon!
 
Sorry for the late notice but tomorrow, Friday 9/16 is MINNESOTA SPORTS DAY! Wear your favorite MN team jersey for a fun out of uniform day!

Welcome to 2nd Grade!

Hello!
 
I am so excited to be your teacher this year. This page is where I'll be posting the weekly newsletter, and any other important information for the year. Check back weekly to see any updates!