Dear Second Grade Families,
Happy Tuesday! Last week, we launched our current English Language Arts block. We are continuing to focus on complex spellings, vowel pairings, and word endings. During circle time, we learned a new poem about Jack Frost to fit (at times!) our colder winter weather. We continue to review our times tables through recitation and practice. Please remember to help your child practice their math tables at home. Immediate recall of basic math facts allows a child to focus on the steps of higher-level math equations, and not be slowed down by needing to count on fingers or work hard to recall facts. Students who memorize their math facts find math to be much easier and are more successful!
The class had a fun time viewing model trains this last week! The Southern Train Museum came to our school with several model train exhibits and patiently answered many interesting and thoughtful questions asked by our class. The students loved watching the trains travel around on their tracks!
Parent Conferences are right around the corner! February 15th, 16th, and 17th will be half-days for all classes as we take an opportunity to meet with the parents of our students. Please sign up for your slot here. I look forward to meeting with you to review your child’s progress and view their main lesson books.
Reminders:
2/4: Community Work Day / All-School Meeting–A Community Event
2/15-2/17: Half Days and Parent Conferences
2/20-2/24: Mid-Winter Break (No School)
2/27: Teacher In-Service (No School)
Warm regards,
Hayley
