Dear Parents,
What a wonderful week we've had in 2nd grade! Students jumped right back into our classroom routines and were eager and excited to learn as usual. We appreciate your continued support and hope you have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Ms. Bell & Ms. Herrera
Writing: Beginning of Year Personal Narrative Makover & Creative Writing
I can plan the elements of a creative story.
I can draft a creative story using action, drama, sensory details, and dialogue.
I can draft a letter to a loved one persuading them to help me in a creative situation.
Reading: Realistic Fiction Introduction Book Clubs
I can show my deep thinking about my realistic fiction book club text by completing a reader’s response.
I can use the Depth and Complexity icons to communicate deep thoughts about my book.
I can follow my book club group’s agreed-upon norms and contribute to my group’s conversation.
Math: Geometry and Financial Literacy
I can determine the area of a rectangle using square units and create shapes with a certain area.
I can classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language.
I can compose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes.
I can determine the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar and use the cent symbol, dollar sign, and the decimal point to name the value of a collection of coins.
Social Studies-Our Government & Cultural Celebrations
I can identify the functions of government, identify government services in a community, and compare the roles of public officials.
I can explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations, as well as unique celebrations around the world.
Many of our Glenhope students have participated in Baylor TIP for the past couple of summers. We hope to have more next summer! To read more, click the link below:
Gifted Students Immersed in College Life During Baylor TIP Summer Residential Camp
Ms. Bell and Ms. Herrera are still looking for puzzle donations that are appropriate for grades 2-4. We appreciate the puzzles that have been donated!! THANK YOU!
Ms. Bell's class has library on Wednesdays this year and Ms. Herrera's class has library on Tuesdays. 2nd graders can check out two books at a time, and should bring books back to check out new ones before library the following week. Thanks for your help in making sure books come back to school. Better yet, make a habit of storing the library books in your child's backpack so they are always there!
As a reminder, we have two snack times during the day. Please be sure to send nut-free (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS) snacks. Please remember to put snacks in your child's backpack and not in their lunchbox. We send lunch boxes down to the cafeteria early in the day, so it's important that snacks are left in backpacks in the classroom. Thank you!
We would like to provide additional support at school if your family is experiencing difficulties at home.
If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend please email me with the words "Handle with Care." Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let me know that your child may need extra time, patience, or support during the day.
We have the most INCREDIBLE PTA here at Glenhope. Please check out their website to learn more!