2nd Grade Newsletter

Good afternoon,

It's hard to believe October is right around the corner! We wrapped up our first science unit by building bridges and boats this week. We discussed the physical properties of our materials and justified our choices for using the materials we chose. We started our Genre study in ELAR by learning the elements of poetry and becoming poets ourselves!

We are so excited for Boosterthon and our Windsong Stampede! Thank you to everyone who has already registered and raised funds for our school! We are off to a great start!

Have a nice weekend,

The Second Grade Team

October 3: Boosterthon Fundraiser Kickoff

October 10 and 13: No School for Students

October 10: End of the First 9 Weeks of School

October 15: Boosterthon Fun Run

October 16: 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.

Hi Families,
We have an exciting fundraiser in store over the next few weeks!
Key Details:
1. 👍 Sign up at MyBooster.com today.

2. 💵 Donate and ✉️ Share. We are encouraging every family to share their donation page with 10 people.
3. 🎁 Our class will earn fun rewards based on how much we raise as a class during the fundraiser. When our class earns a reward that adds some extra awesomeness to our day, I will be sure to let you know!
4. 🎉 It all comes together with our epic celebration day - the Windsong Stampede!
Our school goal is to raise $60,000 for teacher grants, turf for gaga ball pit, new technology, and school programs! We can’t do this without everyone’s help! Search for “Windsong Stampede” to sign up today.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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 explain visual patterns and structures in a variety of poems.
I can discuss the author’s purpose for writing a text.
I can decode multisyllabic words with r-controlled syllables.

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 explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide.
I can conduct an investigation to demonstrate a push.

*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 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 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

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!