2nd Grade Newsletter

Next week, we will focus on getting to know each other and learning the rules and procedures of the classroom. This can be stressful and new, so do not hesitate to reach out if you or your student does not understand something.

Class starts at 8:00. Please do your best to make sure your child is here on time with a full belly. If you are having difficulty with getting to school on time or needing food, reach out to me, and we will help find a solution!

MAP Testing: September 8-10

In second grade, students take three MAP tests—Reading, Language, and Math. A big change this year is that the test is not read aloud to them, which can be an adjustment. These are long assessments, so it’s completely normal if students come home feeling extra tired after testing. Please help by making sure they get plenty of rest and healthy meals during the week.

Coming soon! This is where I will put our spelling words each week (I will also send home a physical copy) which focuses on a spelling rule or concept. I do my best to explain the rule so parents can help at home as well! In class throughout the week, we will be practicing all sorts of words that apply to that spelling rule, not just our assigned spelling rules, so we can get better at spelling overall not just with ten words.

On their spelling test on Thursday, students will also be asked to write two sentences that I say out loud. These are not sent home for memorization because I want to see them apply all of the different spelling and writing rules that they practice and see if they have mastered them.

If you have any questions about how something is being taught or why, just ask! My goal is to provide students with a toolbox full of tools to solve problems for the future.

For the start of our math unit, we will be sorting and graphing different things!

We will start our number corner in September. For that first month, we will be looking at how to get to 20 from different numbers, practicing counting on and counting back, counting by tens up to and past 100 (we talk about centuries), odd and even numbers, and the very first introduction of the analog clock and how it works!

Monday, August 24th - First Day of School

Tuesday, September 1st - Picture Day

Monday, September 7th - No School/Labor Day

Some families have asked if I keep a classroom wishlist, so I wanted to share it here. Please know there is absolutely no expectation to purchase anything—it’s simply a list of a few things that would be fun or useful for our classroom. If you’d like to take a look, here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BQVRT0N1QQLR?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for those that signed up for snacks for the classroom! I will send an email out to you the week before to remind you of the month. I still have December, January, February, April, and May open if anyone else is able to sign up.

Scholastic code: WT3HQ