Second Grade Newsletter
February 10th
Upcoming Events
February 17th - Early Release Day (Dismissal at 1:15pm)
February 20th - NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
February 21st - SNOW DAY MAKE-UP DAY
February 23rd-March 2nd - Major Saver Fundraiser
March 2nd - 2nd Grade Music Performance @ 7:15 pm
Next Week's Curriculum Spotlight
Spelling: Spelling Lesson #18
Writing/grammar: Opinion writing
Reading: Main topic & supporting details
Math: Telling time to nearest 5 minutes
Social Studies: Economics - Opportunity cost
Next Week's Spelling Lesson
Focus: -s, -es
1. problems
2. orders
3. smiles
4. notes
5. sentences
6. stretches
7. boxes
8. baskets*
9. mountains*
10. animals*
*Cheater words: Words that don't fit spelling pattern.
Sentences:
1. Wild animals find food in the mountains.
2. She smiles as she fills the boxes up with toys.
Odds & Ends
Valentine's Day: Students are allowed to bring in valentines/treats for their classmates on February 14th. Please ensure there is enough for each kid in your child's class. Students will be given a bag to collect their valentines in; no need to bring in a decorated box/bag.
2nd Grade Music Concert - Thursday, March 2nd
(Note from Mrs. Lemen & Mr. Dothage)
The performance is entitled "Singing In the Rainforest."
Students line up in the gym - 7:15pm (Please, keep your students with you until that time.)
Concert begins - 7:20pm
Please, have your students dress in nice clothes for the performance.
Note: Due to safety concerns, please do not allow children to climb or play on the risers before and after the performances.
Thank you!
February Reading Log: February reading logs have now gone home. Students are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes 5 nights a week.
Sight Word Lists: Each month, we assess the students on reading a list of common words, also known as sight words. For more information and a list of the words, please click here: Monthly Sight Word Lists.
Parent Information Night Slideshow - click here
Monthly Sight Word List - click here