The STAR Second Grade
October 11th- October 15th
Dear Families,
Remember that there is NO School this Friday, Oct. 15~ it's the end of the 1st quarter and a teacher work day! Also, there is no school next Friday, Oct. 22nd due to conferences.
PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Needs YOU!
Join PTA:
https://risingstar.memberhub.com/store PTA does so many valuable things for our school.... organizing special events for students and families (with even more creativity with the COVID restrictions in place), fun-raising and fundraising, and providing teacher grants to be used for classroom items. Did you know they are providing $600 to each grade level to use for "field trip" types of experiences this year? PTA also coordinates our annual Halloween and Valentine parties.
On the topic of Halloween Parties... ours will be Oct. 29th, and each 2nd grade class needs a Room Parent. Please take a look at this sign-up and see if it's something you'd consider doing. We, teachers, truly appreciate this assistance with planning the class holiday parties.
What are we learning in 2nd grade?
Math
Reading & Writing
Monday we'll be starting a new unit on the topic of how animals are part of our world. Next week our essential question is How do Animals Survive? Continuing with this topic, students will be researching bats and writing expository (informative) pieces about bats.
Birthday Expectations
Birthdays are so special to celebrate! Here at Rising Star we will no longer be accepting edible birthday treats. Instead, if you would like to, you may send in things like toys, books, pencils, or other small items you can for the entire class. Each classroom has its own way of celebrating classmates' birthdays, so sending in items is not expected or needed. Also, please remember that birthday invitations should be given out to the entire class if they are given out during the school day. If you questions or need suggestions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Schedule
Specials Schedule
P.E. - Richard Haskell RichardHaskell@smsd.org
Library - Carolyn Rodriguez CarolynRodriguez@smsd.org
Art - Camille Hartman CamilleHartman@smsd.org
Music - Jenny Maleta JenniferMaleta@smsd.org
Say Hello to your Second Grade Teachers!!!
Mrs. Zuk
Mrs. Stallbaumer and Ms. Cole
Contact Us!
Other Support Contacts
Lisa Frankel (SPED)- lisafrankel@smsd.org
Tammy Horn (Social Emotional Learning Support) tammyhorn@smsd.org