Weekly Update #10
October 16, 2026
Important News
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Character Strong
Responsibility
While practicing Responsibility this month, 2nd grade students will be focusing on the idea of engagement.
- being an active participant in school
- leading and contributing when collaborating in groups
- getting involved in school and community groups
- building positive relationships
This Week's Highlights
This Week in Second Grade
Week 7 was another week packed full of learning!
In Writing, we continued to explore how to write an informational text about Bats.
In Reading, we continued examining author's purpose and various text features in books and discuss how they help us as readers.
In Math, we began to explore to identify 2-D shapes based on their attributes.
In Social Studies, we explored and discussed the functions of state and national government.
In Science, we investigated how the strength of a push or pull changes an objects motion.
Next Week's Highlights
Next Week in Second Grade
In Writing, we will begin to explore how to write different types of poems.
In Reading, we will examine and identify the different characteristics of poetry.
In Math, we will begin to explore how to compose 2-D shapes based on their attributes and how to decompose 2-D shapes by partitioning them into different 2-D shapes.
In Social Studies, we will continue exploring and discussing the functions of government.
In Science, we will be investigating how sound can be made by vibrations.
Second Grade Snapshots!
Storybook Pumpkins
It is that time of year again! Storybook Pumpkin Patch in the library! If you drop off the pumpkin, our librarian will have a table in the front office breezeway for you to drop off pumpkins every day starting October 14th. You can also send it with your student to school.
Trunk or Treat!
Yearbook sales are underway! Order your 2026–2027 Spradley Yearbook now to lock in the current price of $30.
Current Price: $30
Order by: November 13
Order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07636316
After November 13, the price will increase, so order early to get the best price!
Our yearbook will be filled with photos and memories from throughout the school year, making it a special keepsake for our Scholars and their families.
Can’t hide that Spradley pride!
Request from Mrs. Powe (STEAM)
The STEAM teacher is in need of donations of pint size Ice Cream Containers. Please rinse and clean the containers before bringing them to donate. These will be used for a 2nd grade project next week.