Second Grade Newsletter
February 3rd
Upcoming Events
February 3rd - Father/Daughter Dance 7:00-9:00pm
February 17th - Early Release Day (Dismissal at 1:15pm)
February 20th - NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
February 21st - SNOW DAY MAKE-UP DAY
March 2nd - 2nd Grade Music Performance @ 7:15 pm
Next Week's Curriculum Spotlight
Spelling: Spelling Lesson #17
Writing/grammar: Opinion writing
Reading: Main topic & supporting details
Math: Telling time
Social Studies: Economics
Next Week's Spelling Lesson
Focus: -ed at the end
1. opened
2. remembered
3. started
4. liked
5. timed
6. grabbed
7. stepped
8. trotted
9. answered*
10. colored*
*Cheater words: Words that don't fit spelling pattern.
Sentences:
1. Her mother opened the freezer and grabbed a frozen dinner.
2. "I am cold," answered the boy in the dark colored coat.
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.
Biography Bottle Contest (from the library): Check out more information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IDzHm3rvKoq6MAOAk8t_BD-XVx0PVa-7-KosV2-GZpc/edit?usp=sharing
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