2nd Grade Newsletter
Don't forget there is NO SCHOOL on Monday! Enjoy your long weekend!
Next week is explosion of color week. Mrs. Barnard has been teaching the kids about the color wheel in Art. To celebrate all things colorful, please follow the color days below.
Tuesday, October 13th
Wear primary colors
(red yellow and blue)
Wednesday, October 14th
wear warm colors
(red pink orange and yellow)
Thursday, October 15th
wear cool colors
( blue green purple)
Friday October 16th
Explosion of color day!
Wear every color of the rainbow!
What's for Lunch??
Instructional Focus
Language Arts- We will recognize the organizational patterns and text features in an informational text, such as maps, diagrams, captions, etc.
Math- We will us place value to compare and order numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language, numbers. and symbols ( >, <, =).
Social Studies- We will describe how science and technology have affected communication, transportation, and recreation.
Science- We will classify matter using physical properties, including temperature, flexibility, texture, and whether it is a solid, liquid or gas.
How can I support my child at home??
Because so much instruction was missed due to Covid, we have even more extensive ground to cover this year in 2nd grade. Your support at home can ensure the growth needed to be ready for third grade. Here are some easy things you can do at home to solidify their learning.
2. Have your child talk about what they read. Retell the story in correct order from beginning to end. They can use the book to help. Ask them to use characters names, not just he or she.
3. Ask them about what we're learning in math. Have them show you on a piece of paper. Talking about learning after the fact solidifies concepts. I also allows you to see if there is something that is still confusing or unclear for them.
4. Practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's. This is a basic numeracy skill that many students are lacking and is the basis of so many other math skills.
5. Practice counting on and back from different numbers other that 1. This will make addition and subtraction, even with larger numbers, much easier.
Virtual Students
Be on the look out for Mrs. Henry's newsletter specifically to virtual parents. Since virtual instruction and in-person have different sets of challenges, she will be addressing ways parents at home can support and extend instruction after live lessons. Since her instructional time is limited, your involvement is essential to ensure academic success.
Don't forget the following.
- All assignments must be submitted by 11:59 pm every night.
- Rotation assignments are required and should be completed by the end of the week.
- PE is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Art is on Tuesday.
- Music is on Thursday.
- Students are required to complete 20 minutes of Dreambox and 20 minutes of Lexia daily.
In-Person Students
When your child comes to school please make sure they have the following things.
- A fully charged Chromebook
- headphones or earbuds
- water bottle (every day)
- masks for arrival and dismissal
- Tennis Shoes for PE
- jackets
- snacks (optional)
Teacher Contact Information
Mrs. Farmer: afarmer@bisdmail.net
Mrs. Harvey: jharvey@bisdmail.net
Mrs. Henry: chenry@bisdmail.net
Mrs. Smith: hailee.smith@bisdmail.net