Second Grade Newsletter
January 2016
IN OUR CLASSROOMS
Reading
In reading the students are studying different characters. They are reading different books to watch how a character can grow and develop over time.
Writing
This month in writing, the students are starting a new unit on realistic fiction. They will develop characters with emotions and work to create a story where their character faces a problem and needs to find a solution.
Math
In math, the students are working hard to understand how the base ten system connects to addition and subtraction. They are studying single-digit addition and subtraction and discovering how to create their own math word problems.
Social Studies
Second graders will be learning all about how New York's communities have been shaped and influenced by its geography. This next social studies unit will provide students with opportunities to learn about the five boroughs and how each one was developed.
*IMPORTANT DATES*
Monday January 16- No School
January Birthday
Ms. Jurist and Ms. Mari
Carina 1/12
Maiajune 1/15
Ms. Arno and Ms. Walters
Leilani 1/7
Daniela 1/13
Ms. Windle
Daryl 1/20
Ada 1/23
Giovanna 1/26
Ms. Ramirez
Maitri 1/7
Kaleen 1/7