2nd Grade Newsletter

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! The cooler temps were a nice surprise!

This short week we sure did enjoy our learning! We got to change matter by cutting, folding, sanding, and melting materials. We showed appreciation for some important historical citizens and represented numbers up to 1,200 in multiple forms.

Enjoy your weekend,

The Second Grade Team

September 11: Patriot's Day

Along with weekly Phonics practice, have your child read something of their choice for 20 minutes a night or 100 minutes for the week. Please see the Take Home Support pictured here for more guidance on At-Home Phonics activities. This paper is also located in each student's purple folder.

If your child would like to join our mileage club, you can find more info and sign up here WRE Mileage Club. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach McClain: gmmcclain@prosper-isd.net

The Yearbook Sale is Here!

The yearbook is officially on sale for the lowest price of the year! Personalize your child’s book and add up to 4 icons for FREE when you purchase personalization. Don’t let your student miss out on this unforgettable tradition—our yearbook is the only book that captures the year’s friendships, activities, laughter, and memories all in one place.

Order by Friday, September 12th to lock in this special deal.
[Order Online HERE]

Your student is now expected to type in their own username and password to log in to their chromebook. Log in to Skyward to find their username and password and help them memorize it at home!

Please be sure to bring a labeled water bottle and healthy snack daily.

Please check Take Home folders each week for teacher communication regarding classroom behavior.

We are very excited to share that our students have the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition! Students who are interested in learning, practicing, and competing in these events will receive practice materials and resources through Google Classroom to help them prepare for their events at home.

In early November, students will take part in a Campus Meet held after school. This meet will allow them to showcase what they have learned. The ten highest-scoring students in each event per grade level will advance to the Competition Team and represent our campus at the Zone Meet in February. Following the Zone UIL meet, the top six (6) students in each event, in each grade level will advance to the District meet on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events. Windsong Ranch UIL Interest Form

Class Incentive:

The first class to reach 100% PTO membership participation will win a popsicle party and $100 for classroom supplies!

Grade Level Incentive:

The first grade level to reach 100% participation will earn an extra recess and teachers will be entered into a drawing for $100 in classroom funds.

Schoolwide Incentive:

If 50% of our school families join, our wonderful Admin will participate in a special assembly. More details coming soon!

Your encouragement goes a long way in motivating families to join. Please help us by reminding parents how PTO directly supports classrooms, programs, and school events. We will send out updates and backpack mail for you to share with families throughout the 2 weeks the drive is happening. If you have any questions, please let us know!

Thank you for all you do to inspire and engage our school community—we couldn’t do this without you!

Thank you.

WRE PTO Executive Board

ELAR:

I can describe and understand plot elements, including the main events, conflict, and resolution, for texts read aloud and independently.
I can retell and paraphrase texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order.
I can use text evidence to support an appropriate response.
I can develop, revise, and edit a draft into a focused piece of writing.
I can decode and encode one-syllable and multisyllabic words with VCe syllables.

Math:

I can locate the position of a given whole number on an open number line.
I can name the whole number that corresponds to a specific point on a number line.
I can represent whole numbers as distances from any given location on a number line.
I can order whole numbers up to 1,200.
I can use place value to compare whole numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language and symbols.

*Please see your child's purple folder for Home Engagement.

Social Studies:

I can understand important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity.
I can recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag.

Science:

I can conduct an investigation to explain how physical properties can be changed.

*Please see your child's purple folder for Take Home Support

Families are allowed to sign up to have lunch with their student on the stage each month.

A few reminders:

Only provide food for your child (no sharing or bringing food for others).
Plan to sit on the stage in the cafeteria. You may only sit with your child.
Sign up using the link provided. To allow space for all families and time for your student to grow his/her social skills, please avoid signing up multiple times a week.
If all spots are full, you are welcome to enjoy a picnic lunch outside with your child.
Don’t forget to bring your ID when checking in.

Our Monthly Character Strong focus is moving from Kindness to Respect. Please check out our Family Connection letter to see how we can continue practicing and learning about Respect at home.

If your student is going to be absent, email the doctor's note or excuse to windsong-attendance@prosper-isd.net. You will also need to enter the absence into their Skyward account. Attendance / Absence Information