2nd Grade Weekly Newsletter

Please remind your child to charge their Chromebooks on Tuesday/Thursday's (Tech-days) when they return home from school. Your child's Chromebook HAS TO BE COMPLETELY CHARGED (100%) . We do not have extra Chromebook chargers in our classrooms. Thank you for your help!

Second grade students will participate in CogAT and Iowa testing from October 6th-9th, 2026. The schedule for testing is below. Please be sure students are present and arrive on time on test days. For more information about the assessments, please click the links below. These tests are a determining factor for who will qualify for the gifted and talented (Challenge) program. Please make sure that your child is at school every day of testing.

Parent Overview LINK

Supporting Learners at Home LINK

NOTE- District Assessments are not allowed to be sent home. ALL MAJOR tests are District Assessments. We encourage you to log onto Parent Backpack to keep up with your child's current grades in class. Directions are linked below if you need to activate your account. You may request a time to come in and review your child's assessment if you would like.

Monday: Extending/Growing Patterns Quiz (Math Minor Grade)

Tuesday: Bullying Worksheet (S.S. Minor Grade)

Wednesday: Respect & Responsibility Webquest (S.S. Minor Grade), Point of View Quiz (Reading Minor Grade), Language Review Test (Major Language Grade)

Thursday: Math Unit 3: Patterns with Numbers Test (Math Major Grade), Unit 1: Civics and Government Test (S.S. Major Grade)

Friday: Spelling Test #5 (vowel-consonant-e; long a and long i),

Perspective Quiz (Reading Minor Grade)

Please see LINKED Study Guides in each subject area to help prepare for our weekly assessments!

We will explore patterns in shapes and numbers! Students will practice describing, extending, and creating growing shape patterns, as well as skip-counting by 10s and 100s through 999. We will review number patterns as we prepare for our upcoming Unit 3 Test. Please use the Unit 3 Study Guide linked below to help your child review the skills we have learned throughout this unit.

Unit 3 Family Letter

Unidad 3 Carta a la Familia

MATH Unit 3 STUDY GUIDE LINK

Weekly Math Homework Review Sheet LINK

In reading, we will explore how characters can have different thoughts, feelings, and perspectives throughout a story. Students will practice using details from the text to explain what a character may be thinking or feeling and how their perspective can change as the story develops.

We will also identify and describe different elements of poetry, such as rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and descriptive language. We will practice using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in poems.

Check out these additional resources!

September Reading Bingo

Reading Strategies

Comprehension Questions

We will have a SPELLING TEST THIS WEEK!

We will learn to read and spell words with Magic -e pattern (when a word has the pattern: vowel-consonant-e; long a and long i), the vowel will make a long sound and the e will be silent).

Weekly Spelling List LINK

2nd grade teachers will be sending home examples of words to practice, not a list to memorize. Interested in why we are making this shift? Click HERE to find out!

LANGUAGE- We will review antonyms, quotation marks, proper nouns, adjectives, -ed/-ing endings, subject (noun), predicate (verb), plural nouns in preparation for our major language assessment.

In writing, students will practice editing their work to correct mistakes and make thoughtful improvements. They will also work with classmates to share their writing, give and receive helpful feedback, and make revisions based on suggestions.

Students will publish their informational writing based on their animal research, which will be a major grade. We are excited to see students showcase what they have learned and share their knowledge about their chosen animals!

Students will learn about civic dispositions, which are positive qualities and behaviors that help people work together as responsible citizens. We will discuss qualities such as respect, cooperation, responsibility, and willingness to listen to others.

Students will explore how these qualities help strengthen our democracy by encouraging people to work together, share ideas, listen to different perspectives, and solve problems as a community. They will have opportunities to practice these skills as they work together to think about ways to address a shared issue.

As we prepare for an upcoming at-home cultural project, please begin talking with your child about a tradition, celebration, food, family custom, or aspect of your culture that they would enjoy sharing with our class. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about and celebrate the unique traditions and cultures that make our classroom special!

Unit 1-Civics and Government Study Guide LINK (TEST Thurs. October 1st, 2026)

Please help your child study a little every day!

Social Studies Instructional Week

Unit 1: Materials from the Land Study Guide (TEST Mon. October 12th, 2026)

Please help your child study a little every day!

Spelling

• Please note: This year, 2nd grade teachers will be sending home examples of words to practice, not a list to memorize. Interested in why we are making this shift?
• Click HERE to find out!

Math

• Your child will have a math homework sheet this week. Please help your student by reviewing the concepts that we are learning in school. Any extra practice that you can provide at home will help so much to reinforce what we have been learning in school.

Reading

• Reading every night is imperative to your child's success in 2nd grade. Your child should be reading for at least 20 minutes every night.

Tech Tuesdays/Thursdays

• As a grade level, we have decided to send Chromebooks and chargers home with students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On these days, students may use school-approved apps and programs to practice skills they are learning in the classroom, such as IXL, Web Math Minute, Amira, Google Classroom assignments, and more.

If your child brings their Chromebook home, please help us by making sure:

• The Chromebook is charged after your child finishes their work.
• The Chromebook and charger are both returned to school the following day.
• The Chromebook is used only for school-approved activities.

Thank you for helping us ensure that our students have access to these valuable learning tools while also taking good care of their devices!

Hello, Volunteers!

We are looking for parents who are willing to help make copies for our 2nd Grade team!

If you are available to help, please select a Tuesday or Thursday time slot. We will have the copies and paper ready for you when you arrive.

Once you sign up, please let your child’s teacher know which day you will be coming. Your child’s teacher can assist you before your scheduled day and show you how to use the copy machines.

When signing up, please include your child’s first name and teacher in the comment box.

Example: Jan – Mrs. Rader

Thank you so much for helping our 2nd Grade team! We truly appreciate your time and support!

Sign-Up Genius Copy Volunteer LINK

Tuesday, September 29th- Fall Pictures Make-Up Day

(for students who were absent or need a re-take photo for the yearbook)

October 6th - October 9th: CogAT/Iowa Testing

Thursday, October 15th: End of Quarter 1

Friday, October 16th: NO SCHOOL-Teacher Workday

• Students will only be allowed 10 total absences. Greenville County states that students must be present 170 of 180 days. This can be combination of parent notes, or unexcused absences. A student will be considered TRUANT with 3 consecutive unexcused absences, or 5 total unexcused absences. Chronic absences and tardiness can affect the entire classroom, disrupting the flow of learning. Attending school REGULARLY and ON TIME creates a positive environment for everyone! If a student misses more than 10 days, all additional absences must be medical or principal approved to be classified as an excused absence. We are no longer able to accept text messages or class app messages. Attendance must be communicated through email to your child's teacher, email to Mrs. Rogers, or a physical note in your child's red folder.

• SC Attendance Guidelines LINK
  

A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:

• View their student's information including demographics, attendance, classes, grades, lunch balances, and test scores
• Apply or register their student to Special Focus schools and programs (Fine Arts Center, Career Centers, etc.)
• Receive alerts and notifications regarding their students
• View their student's school and contact information
• Manage parent and contact information for their students

We would love for you to help us bring the 8 Habits home. Please click HERE for our family 8 Habits Choice Board. You will see just how easy it is to use the 8 Habit language at home and how it can transform your family’s habits and behaviors at home in a positive way. Once you complete the choice board as a family by completing 2 tasks from each section, send it back to any of your children’s teachers, and you will earn a Woodland 8 Habits magnet for your car. We would also love it if you could take a family picture of you all completing one of the Habits and send it to your classroom teacher so that we can celebrate your family on social media and maybe even our school website!

Visitors at LUNCH

Parents/Visitors are welcome to eat with students during lunch. Students are not allowed to have 'friends' eat with them and their parent/adult visitor. ONLY adult/child are allowed to eat together during this visitation lunch time. Please contact your child's teacher if you are planning to visit for lunch.

Lunch Menus

Woodland will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students again this school year!

Please see below for the lunch menus for the month.