2nd Grade Newsletter

Hello 2nd Grade Families,

This past week, we were iced in and missed several days together, but we were so happy to welcome students back for one day! We hope everyone stayed warm and safe and enjoyed some extra time together as a family! We’re looking forward to continuing our learning and catching up in the week ahead.

🌟 Math

In math, we’re working on solving multistep word problems. Students are learning to break down each problem, use different strategies, and explain their thinking step by step to find the solution.

📚 ELAR (English Language Arts & Reading)

In ELAR, we’re exploring fractured fairy tales and fables. Students are enjoying stories with unexpected twists and comparing them to the originals, which helps build critical thinking and creativity.

🗺️ Social Studies
This week we will be learning about different historical figures and how they showed great citizenship. We will be using this knowledge to create our own currency to honor their memory and the great things they have done for our community.

🔭 Science

In science, we’re learning about severe weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. Students are discovering how these storms form, their effects, and important safety tips for staying safe during severe weather events. We will use this knowledge to become weather reporters!

Have a great weekend!

💜The Second Grade Team

Our 2nd Grade Music Performance is on February 26th! Since we have so many classes, the performance will be split in half, so make sure to check the flier for the time that your child will be performing!

February 12: Valentines Boxes Due (if participating)

February 13: Student Holiday

February 16: Bad Weather Makeup Day

February 23-27: Hope Week

February 26: 2nd Grade Music Performance

We are looking for career presenters who would like to volunteer to speak to 3rd-5th grade classrooms for about an hour and a half time block on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. You will be assigned a grade level and classroom. The students will rotate around to each classroom in 20 minute intervals. All parents who have an approved background check are welcome to submit the career day 2026 form.

On February 12, we will be doing a valentines exchange in class. Students who want to participate may decorate a box at home and bring it to school, making sure the slot is large enough for a small card and a treat. If a student doesn’t make a box at home, they will have the chance to decorate a paper bag in class on February 12. Participation is completely optional, but if your child chooses to participate, please ensure they bring a valentine for every student in the class.

If you are dropping off your child’s lunch, please make sure to bring it NO LATER than 12:00 PM.

We truly appreciate your help in making sure every child has a stress-free and smooth lunchtime. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

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!

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.

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.

ELAR:

I can describe what makes folktales, fables, and fairy tales special.
I can talk about the theme of a story and use text evidence with help from an adult.
I can discuss characters, dialogue, and setting in a play or drama

Math:

I can solve one-step and multi-step word problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000.
I can add and subtract with numbers up to 1,000 using different strategies based on place value.

Social Studies:

I can understand the characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures such as the World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) and Martin Luther King, Jr.
I can identify different kinds of historical sources and artifacts and explain how they can be used to study the past.
I can identify and state facts based on relevant evidence.

Science:

I can investigate different types of severe weather events.
I can explain that some severe weather events are more likely than others in a given region. Home Engagement

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.
Lunch visitors can 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 is Honesty. Please check out the Family Connection that was sent home and pictured here to see how you can continue practicing gratitude 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!