March 16-20

Important Dates & Reminders

Friday, March 20 - No School for students
Monday, March 23 - Spelling Test (list below)
Monday, March 23 - Habitat Projects Due
Tuesday, March 24 - KP Science Fair
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Monday, March 30 - Monday, April 6 - No School, Spring Break
Friday, May 8 - Career Day
- Career Day is rapidly approaching and we need YOUR experiences! Whether you are a nurse, mechanic, astronaut, custodian or business owner, etc., we need you! We are looking for a variety of people interested in spending a day talking to our students about their career. Many of our students are unaware of the career opportunities available to them and this is a fantastic way to provide them with first-hand knowledge of potential career paths, other than a famous “youtuber” 😊 . This is also a great way for you to get involved in KP and make an impact on the students’ future. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, please give them (or us) the necessary contact information. The 2025-26 KP Career Day is Friday, May 8th from 8:45 – 3:15 . Please fill out this google form if you are willing to spend the day at Kensington Parkwood to share about your career with our school community. Thank you in advance for your involvement! (If you have any questions or would like to get further information, please contact Beth Wert at 240-740-3697 or email at Elizabeth_A_Wert@mcpsmd.org.
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Literacy

Students will continue Knowledge 9: The U.S. Civil War. This domain will introduce students to an important period in the history of the United States. Students will learn about the controversy over slavery between the North and the South, which eventually led to the U.S. Civil War. They will learn about this war and how the end of the war also meant the end of slavery. Students will also learn about some women and men who were significant during this time, including Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant.

Math

Students will begin Module 7: Problem Solving with Length, Money, and Data. Module 7 presents an opportunity for students to practice addition and subtration strategies within 100 and problem-solving skills as they learn to work with various types of units within the contexts of lenght, money, and data. Students represent categorical and measurement data using picture graphs, bar graphs, and line plots.

Social Studies

Students will focus on Science for the remainder of Quarter 3.

Science

Students will explore different habitats and the food, water, and shelter each habitat provides the plants and animals that live there. They will also complete a habitat project at home.

Harmony SEL

Our classroom is starting the unit Communicating with Each Other. In this unit, students will learn about and practice effective and healthy communication strategies. Communicating well and respecting others’ communication strategies promotes a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students. Important ideas from each lesson include:

Watching and Listening Attentively

· Conversation Do’s, like listening and supporting, help us communicate with others so we can get along and understand each other. They also help us avoid misunderstandings.

· Watching and listening to others helps students understand and learn from each other.

· Matching our words and body language helps keep our messages clear.

Conversation Skills

· Avoiding Conversation Don’ts, such as interrupting or ignoring, improves communication.

· Good communication includes making sure that others are part of the conversation.

Communication in Different Settings

· How we communicate may change based on the situation, so students practice thinking about the setting (where they are and who they are with) when they communicate.

· Paying attention to the setting shows others that their thoughts and feelings are important.

Speaking Up

· Speaking assertively allows students to have their ideas, desires, and needs addressed.

· Ensuring everyone feels welcomed and supported can occur when we speak up and speak kindly when we notice others need help or support.

Communicating for Collaboration

· Collaborating (working together) helps everyone think of new ideas and do things they might not do alone.

· Collaborating means listening to everyone’s ideas and making changes as people share.

Thank you for your support!

A Look Into 2nd Grade

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