Phonics

We will continue practicing how to read and spell words with final stable syllables (consonant + le), such as table, tumble, and sparkle. Students are now combining the 6 syllable types we have learned, along with prefixes and suffixes, to read and spell more challenging words. We will take our final phonics assessment during the week of May 18th.

Reading/Writing

We’ve officially finished Wit & Wisdom for the year! During our reading and writing time, students will begin working on an end-of-the-year 2nd grade memory book. This project will give students the opportunity to reflect on their favorite memories, friendships, accomplishments, and all the learning they have experienced throughout the year. Students will practice both writing and creativity as they complete pages filled with stories, drawings, and reflections to help celebrate a wonderful second grade year together.

Math

This week in math, students will deepen their understanding of how to tell and work with time. They will practice reading clocks to the nearest half hour, quarter hour, and five minutes. In addition, students will solve word problems involving time and begin to identify patterns related to how time passes. These activities will help build their confidence in reading both analog and digital clocks.

Religion

In religion this week, students will learn about the story of the Good Samaritan and discuss its message of kindness and compassion. They will explore ways they can reach out to help others in their daily lives. Students will also be introduced to the term “beatitudes” and begin to understand how these teachings guide us in living a life of love and service.

Science

Students will continue to explore how the structure of seeds helps them move to new places, especially seeds that use animals to travel. In the activity Seed Travelers, students will create a model of a furry animal called a "fluffadoo" and test how well different seed models stick to it and how far they can travel. This hands-on activity helps students understand how seed design supports plant growth in new locations.

Phonics

We will continue to be working on Unit 16, which is a short one-week unit focused on the vowel teams au and aw. They will learn to read and spell words containing these vowel teams, build fluency by reading grade-level decodable texts, and practice spelling the trick words August, laugh, and daughter.  We will not have an assessment for Unit 16. On Wednesday, we will begin our final unit which focuses on the consonant-le syllable. This type of syllable always appears at the end of a multisyllabic word, like bubble or bicycle. Students will also practice spelling trick words such as couple, young, and trouble.

Reading/Writing

Students will continue to explore Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech by examining the impact of repeated language and how it strengthens his message. They will compare and contrast the main points of two texts focused on the speech and use evidence from both sources to write an informative paragraph.

Math

We will use supplemental resources to deepen our understanding of counting money. Students will practice counting amounts greater than $1.00, explore equivalent values, compare different amounts, and solve word problems that involve both addition and subtraction with money. 

Religion

This week in religion, we will shift our focus to other topics after spending the past few weeks preparing for First Communion. Students will take part in the May Crowning prayer service and learn about the special ways we honor Mary and ask for her intercession to bring our prayers to God.

Science

This week in science, we’re exploring how different plants have different needs based on their habitats. Students will learn how plants grow best in a variety of environments, from dry deserts to tropical rainforests. In our activity, Puzzling Plants, students will conduct virtual experiments to figure out how much water and sunlight a group of mystery plants need to grow and stay healthy.

A

Tues, 4/28

Art

Complete a fun art project with your class.

B

Wed, 4/29

Bingo & Birthdays

Play Bingo with your class. Students with June, July, and August birthdays may dress down.

C

Thurs, 4/30

Camp Read-a-Lot

Bring your towel, flashlight, and pillow and curl up with some good books.

D

Fri, 5/1

Dance Day

Enjoy a dance party in the hallway during morning arrival, and enjoy dance breaks all throughout the school day!