2nd Grade Newsletter

Hello 2nd Grade Families,

We had a wonderful last week of December with your amazing kids! Students worked incredibly hard while also enjoying lots of holiday fun. It was so special to see their excitement, creativity, and joy as we wrapped up the semester together.

🌟 Math
This week, we reviewed telling time and clocks, along with measurement and 2D and 3D shapes. Students applied their math skills in a fun and festive way by creating 3D gingerbread houses, using math vocabulary to describe shapes and attributes. Ask your child to tell you what shapes they used!

📚 ELAR (English Language Arts & Reading)
Students proudly presented their state research projects to the class. They worked hard to organize their information, speak clearly, and share fun facts with confidence. It was wonderful to see how much they have grown as readers, writers, and presenters this semester.

🗺️ Social Studies
In social studies, we learned about the positives and negatives of modifying the environment. Students discussed how people change their surroundings and the impact those changes can have on the world around us.

🔭 Science
This week in science, we explored wind and learned just how strong and powerful it can be. Students enjoyed discussing how wind affects weather, land, and our daily lives.

💜 Semester Reflection
This first semester has truly been amazing. We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and enthusiasm each student has shown. The 2nd grade teachers have loved every moment and cannot wait to see these wonderful students again in 2026!

The Second Grade Team

December 20 - January 4 : Winter Break ⛄

January 5 : No School, Staff PD Day

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 distinguish characteristics in folktales, fables, and fairy tales.
I can describe and understand plot elements, including the main events, the conflict, and the resolution.
I can retell and paraphrase in easy that maintain meaning and order.
I can make inferences and use evidence to support understanding.

Math:

I can add and subtract up to 4 two digit numbers using mental strategies and algorithms.

Social Studies:

I can identify ways that people modify the environment.
I can identify the contributions of Sam Rayburn.
I can identify the contributions and impact of Theodore Roosevelt.

Science:

I can investigate and describe how wind and water move soil and rock particles across the Earth’s surface. 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 PERSEVERANCE. 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!