2nd Grade Newsletter

Good afternoon,

It's hard to believe that we are approaching mid-September already. The students were hard at work in every content area this week. We compared numbers and completed patterns on a number line, wrote a detailed narrative about a small moment in our lives, and even conducted a science experiment by melting different types of chocolate! Be sure to ask your student which chocolate chip melted the slowest and if their prediction was correct!

Thank you for the continued support from home. We hope you all have a great weekend!

The Second Grade Team

September 15-19: Hello Week

October 10 and 13: No School for Students

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.

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 publish and share my writing.
I can explain antonyms and synonyms.
I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
I can alphabetize words and use a dictionary or glossary to find words.

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.
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.

*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 identify symbols such as state and national birds and flowers and Uncle Sam.

Science:

I can demonstrate that small units can be combined or reassembled to form new objects.

*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