2nd Grade Newsletter

What a fantastic week of learning we’ve had!

In math, our young mathematicians have been diving deep into place value, exploring number lines, and learning how to compare numbers with confidence. It’s been wonderful to see their problem-solving skills in action and their determination to tackle new challenges.

In literacy, we’ve discovered that we have some truly amazing poets in our classroom! Students have been putting their creativity and emotions into every poem, and the results have been inspiring. From rhythm and rhyme to vivid imagery, their writing has been filled with heart and imagination.

It’s been a week full of energy, exploration, and growth. We’re so proud of all the hard work and enthusiasm your children bring to the classroom each day.

Wishing you a restful weekend,

The Second Grade Team

October 3-15: See the flier pictured here for Dress Up Days leading up to the Windsong Stampede

October 10 and 13: No School for Students

October 10: End of the First 9 Weeks of School

October 15: Boosterthon Fun Run

**Please use this fast pass link to be able to have your Visitor's Badge ready to go to attend the Stampede Fun Run.

October 16 and 17: Diverse Abilities Day

Please make sure your child is not bringing any toys to school. Several students are taking their Labubus off their backpacks and playing with them throughout the day or taking them to Specials. These items need to be left at home. Thank you!

📬 Be on the Lookout! Parent-teacher conferences are coming up soon! Keep an eye on your email for a message with sign-up details. We’re looking forward to connecting and sharing your child’s progress!

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.

25-26 Yearbook Cover Contest! This year our Yearbook Cover Contest will be open to all grade levels! We would like students to create a picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper keeping the school wide theme "Bright Futures Begin Here" in mind. . All entries are due by October 27th. Please include the student's name on the bottom of the entry along with their teacher's name and do not laminate. The winner will have their picture on the front cover, runner-up will be placed on the back cover, and all other entries will be displayed inside the yearbook.

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 and to empty contents.

The next few days are going to be filled with fun as we discover new worlds and work together to raise $60,000 for teacher grants, turf for the gaga ball pit, new technology, and school programs at Windsong Elementary! Every student will participate in the fun through a character-building program, event day, and school incentives. Here are a few things you can do to help us reach our big goals!

Register your student at MyBooster.com to join the fun. Search for “Windsong Elementary.”

Donate and share. We are encouraging every family to share their donation page with 10 people.

Throughout the week, our class will earn fun rewards based on how much we raise on our classroom tracker. When our class earns a reward, this adds some extra awesomeness to our day. I will keep you updated!

10/15/2025: Event Day. This is our epic celebration day for the Windsong Stampede!

Please use this fast pass link to be able to have your Visitor's Badge ready to go to attend the Stampede Fun Run on October 15. This link will close on Monday, October 6.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

Last day to register to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition is October 10, 2025! Students who are interested in learning, practicing, and competing in these events will receive practice materials and resources to help them prepare for their events at home.

Students will take part in a Campus Meet on November 4 after school. This meet will allow students 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

ELAR:

I can decode multisyllabic words with r-controlled syllables.
I can describe plot elements, including the main events, the conflict, and the resolution.
I can describe the main character's internal and external traits.

I can describe the importance of the setting.
I can use text evidence to support an appropriate response.

I can discuss the author's purpose for writing text.

Math:

I can use place value to compare whole numbers up to 1,200 using comparative language and symbols.
I can order whole numbers up to 1,200.

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

Social Studies:

I can identify the functions of government.
I can understand the role of public officials including the mayor, governor, and president and compare these roles.

Science:

I can plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate how the strength of a push or a pull changes an object's motion.
I can explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide.

*Please see your child's purple folder for and this link for Take Home Support. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l4tDidgw85BtxUEuYYSrN-AC3_gogl-f/view?usp=sharing

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 here . 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 Character Trait for the month of October is responsibility. Please check out the Family Connection that was sent home and pictured here to see how you can continue practicing responsibility 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

Please check out the Sign-Up Genius to be a Mystery Reader for your child's class. Please bring a school-appropriate book with you. It can be one of your child's favorite books, a seasonal book, or any children's book. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you for signing up!