2nd Grade Newsletter
April 11 - April 15, 2022
Mrs. Knudson, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Rodenberger, Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. Dagger
Welcome to 2nd Grade
You must call the office, 817-305-4870, by 2:00 p.m. to communicate any change in your child's dismissal.
Please check and initial your child's Great Tiger Folder every evening.
Save the Date! All 2nd Graders will be performing LIVE on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria! Please contact Mrs. Vencill bethany.vencill@gcisd.net with questions or concerns.
Weekly Learning Objectives
Math- Learners will solve 3-digit addition and subtraction word problems.
ELAR-Learners will pay close attention to how authors paint pictures in the minds of their readers. Learners will use sticky notes to help keep track of their thinking while they read. Please have your child read for 20 minutes. Ask your child to tell you about his/her favorite character. Be sure to ask him/her why.
Social Studies - Learners will learn the parts of a map and how to read a map. Ask your child to give you directions on how to get home from school.
Science-Learners will compare freshwater and saltwater based on their properties.
Fundations (spelling)- Learners will read and write words with r-controlled vowels.
Volunteer Opportunities Are HERE!
Be sure to complete the background check in order to volunteer.
Recess Volunteer Sign Up Genius
Your child's homeroom teacher sent a separate email containing a Sign Up Genius link last week so that you will be able to directly volunteer with your child's class as a "hallway reader/flashcard flipper".
Q: What is a hallway reader/flashcard flipper?
A: Hallway reader/flashcard flippers will work with small groups of students either reading or practicing math facts. Supplies will be provided by the homeroom teacher.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 11- Pay $1 to wear a hat to school. All proceeds benefit Fifth Grade Continuation.
Tuesday, April 19- Egg Drop Entries Due
Thursday, April 21- Egg Drop, 3:15-4:00
Thursday, April 28- 6:30 p.m. Festival of Friends
Save the Date!
Tuesday, May 17- Ft. Worth Zoo Field Trip! More information soon!
Book Bags/Nightly Reading
Your child should bring home a leveled "bag of books" each evening for his/her 20 minutes of nightly reading. We kindly ask that the books, with the table of contents card, stay in your child's backpack. *Bookbags are distributed each Monday and are turned in each Friday.
Math at Home
Please make sure your child is practicing addition and subtraction facts each night.
Here are some ways to practice in fun ways:
Practice math facts orally while you're driving somewhere.
Use flashcards and make it a game by trying to race the clock to see how many they can solve in a certain amount of time.
They also have many math apps downloaded to their school iPad that they can use at home.
Learning Commons
Please help your child keep his/her library book in the large plastic bag that is labeled with their name. This bag will help protect the book from "all the things" that live in backpacks.
Students will visit the Learning Commons with their homeroom. Students must turn in their books in order to check out another book. *Please have your child bring their library books to school the day before their scheduled day to visit the Learning Commons. Students will be able to turn in their books to allow for ample time for Mrs. Irwin to check them back in. Thank you!
Thursdays- Knudson and Rodenberger
Fridays- Dagger and Blanchard (Pettit)
Spring Cleaning?
Have you found the urge to purge? Are you cleaning out bookshelves and cabinets?
Your second-grade teachers will happily accept used picture books, early chapter books, puzzles, and games.
Books help us build classroom libraries and keep collections interesting and relevant. Old puzzles and games help us with cooperation, problem solving, creativity, and indoor recess.
Let us help you with your donation piles!
Donations Appreciated
Treasure Box-
We are now accepting treasure box donations for our classrooms. We will happily accept small rewards/trinkets such as pencils, stickers, and Happy Meal toys.