The Monthly Mustang
The Official Newsletter for Wedgwood School Families
February 2017 - Second Grade Update
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The second graders have been working hard and it shows! Growth can be found in all academic areas. Their reading ability is improving as they read stories with longer text and chapter books. They have also been working hard in their guided reading groups, gaining exposure to a variety of genres while reading at their appropriate level. Reading and writing in classroom centers has also been encouraged.
Language Arts is becoming more demanding. We are looking at grammar, punctuation, spelling, and penmanship. All of these aspects of writing are being evaluated at this time. Cursive writing is also being introduced. Watch how your child enjoys using this new skill!
In Math, the children have been busy becoming experts in addition and subtraction facts. Becoming a member of Mr. Renzi’s “Super Subtraction Club” is a goal that all the children are working towards. We are beginning our money unit. Simple activities like counting and giving change are wonderful ways to reinforce what is being taught at school. Please have your child write the time on their math homework every night. Have them tell you the time from an analog clock. Also, practice addition and subtraction facts 0-20.
Our budding writers are flourishing as we continue to explore writing through our new curriculum. The children have just completed a non-fiction writing unit, which included practice in adding a Table of Contents, introduction, and glossary when necessary. The writing unit complimented our nonfiction reading unit.
Science is always a lot of fun as the kids learn about energy and sound. They enjoy the lessons and are always fascinated with learning new concepts.
In Social Studies, the children have been learning about government, working together, our Earth, people and places of long ago, and map skills. The many holidays celebrated in December gave us the opportunity to discover customs from around the world, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The children also participated in a school-wide sing-a-long. It was so much fun! Thank you to Mrs. DiGianivittorio for all of her hard work organizing this school tradition. Some classes celebrated with a winter party while others brought in the New Year with a bang! Everyone enjoyed the winter break and came back to school refreshed and ready to go.
The second grade teachers would like to thank our parents for their continued support at home. Please continue to check and sign the assignment book daily. Take advantage of your time indoors by having your child read to you at home. Don’t forget to read to them. Everyone loves to hear a story! The love of reading will help them become a better student and take them on many adventures. We would also like to thank the PTO for their generous holiday gifts of Wedgwood t-shirts for every student and a board game for each classroom. The children are grateful for the gifts.
Wedgwood Elementary School
Email: czimmerman@wtps.org
Website: wtps.org/wedgwood
Location: 236 Hurffville Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: (856) 227-8110
Twitter: @wedgwoodwtps