Week of April 1st

Well, the countdown begins... Only eight more weeks of second grade. 

I know these weeks will fly by, so I encourage you all to challenge your children to work hard and finish strong!  You can help by getting them to school on time, reminding them to turn in their spelling homework, and using (then turning in) their reading logs. We can do it! 

Congratulations to Ella's mom, Aubry, on the arrival of their family's new baby, Isla.  Prayers are welcome, as the new sister is requiring a stay in the NICU.  One of our other wonderful classroom moms created a "meal train," which allows people to sign up to make the family meals during this busy time.  If you're interested in helping, see the link below. 
Aubry Jenne's Meal Train 

We also wanted to share a BIG shout out to Mrs. Spangler for coming in and leading a wonderful art lesson last week. Thank you, Mrs. Spangler! The kiddos had SO much fun and learned a lot about art too! 

Here's what's in store for next week... 

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION PROJECT
This week we will read from John chapter 19, and study Jesus' Trial. The virtue we will focus on is JUSTICE. We define JUSTICE as God's power for you to do what is right, according to His word. As we explore this story, we will ask ourselves this TOUGH "Big Question" - How can you not be angry when you are treated unfairly?

PHONICS and SPELLING 

This week we will read, sort and spell words ending with air and are spelling sounds and patterns. 

READING SKILLS and STRATEGIES 

In reading, your second graders will continue to read and discuss nonfiction articles, identify text features, and determine the main idea from the text.

GRAMMAR and WRITING 

We'll be launching a poetry unit in writing this week. Students will work on seeing the world "through the eyes of a poet." As they practice seeing, hearing, and feeling things in a new way, they'll also try putting those thoughts into words! 

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our "Writing Celebration" on May 8th, which is just after our class chapel. This is a big event you won't want to miss! 

NEWS and NOTES

• April 19th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday 
• April 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
• April 25th - Grandparents' Day 
• April 25th - Elementary Operetta
• April 30th - READING LOGS DUE 

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! 

Week of March 25th

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful break, and that everyone feels refreshed and ready to finish the year STRONG!! 

Here's what's in store for this week... 

PHONICS and SPELLING 

This week we will read, sort and spell words ending with the /j/ sound using the -ge and -dge spelling patterns. 

READING SKILLS and STRATEGIES 

For the next few weeks we will be learning how to determine the "main idea" of a text. The main idea is the most important part of the story and helps the reader understand what the story is mainly about. This can be a tricky skill. I encourage you to ask your second grader main idea questions during their reading time at home as well.  

ALSO... be sure to ask your second grader which March Book Madness books are left!! We're down to the FINAL FOUR! 

GRAMMAR and WRITING 

Students will be practicing and applying their knowledge of story elements with a writing prompt this week. Stay tuned for a Seesaw post!

NEWS and NOTES

• March 28th - Literacy Night
• March 29th - READING LOGS DUE
• April 19th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday 
• April 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
• April 25th - Grandparents' Day 
• April 25th - Elementary Operetta 

Here's a quick look back at some fun before break... 

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! 

Week of March 11th

WOW! It's the 4th Quarter and that is VERY hard to believe! I'm so proud of all the learning and growing that has been done this year! Let's push through one full week until we all get a well deserved Spring Break!

Here's what's in store for the week... 

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION PROJECT 

This week we will read about the parable of the talents from Matthew chapter 25... The virtue we will explore through this story is responsibility. We define responsibility as God's power for you to be accountable to Him and others. As we read, we'll ask ourselves this "Big Question" - How can you use the skills God has given to you to serve others and glorify Him?

PHONICS and SPELLING 

Most consonants behave themselves, each making their own ONE sound. This week we will read, sort, and spell words with consonants that break that rule. These are called hard-c and soft-c, and hard-g and soft-g. 

READING SKILLS and STRATEGIES 

This week your second grader will practice fluency, text-based evidence comprehension questions, and written responses that encourage thinking beyond the text. 

Also, I hope you heard about the first round of voting for March Book Madness! We will find out the results on Wednesday, and vote from the elite eight that day! 

WRITING and GRAMMAR 

We will continue to work on persuasive writing this week, with the addition of writing book reviews to persuade others to read books we love. We are always working on grammar while writing, but we'll be focusing on contractions again this week. 

NEWS and NOTES

• March 15th - Report Cards Go Home
• March 18th-22nd - SPRING BREAK 
• March 28th - Literacy Night
• March 29th - READING LOGS DUE 
• March 31st - CCLS Sunday at Concordia
• April 19th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday 
• April 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
• April 25th - Grandparents' Day 
• April 25th - Elementary Operetta 

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK!

Week of March 4th

This Friday marks the end of the 3rd Quarter. 

Wow! I can't believe how quickly this year is passing. 

Thanks for sharing your amazing children with me everyday.

Here's what's in store for this week...

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION PROJECT 

This week we will read from Matthew about the miracle of Jesus walking on water! The virtue we'll discuss from this story is courage. We define COURAGE as God's power for you to overcome fear. As we explore this lesson, we'll ask ourselves the following "Big Question" - How does knowing Jesus loves and cares for you give you courage even when you're terrified? 

PHONICS and SPELLING

We'll be reading, sorting and spelling words with silent letters. For example, the kn, gn, mb, and wr letter combinations all have silent letters... some of these words can be tricky! 

I also wanted to send out a special congratulations to our Second Grade Super Spellers - Mitchell, William, and Lucas, and all of the artists that were entered in the LHSS Academic Fair last weekend. CCLS was represented well. Way to go, team! 

READING SKILLS and STRATEGIES 

We'll be finishing up our last few March Book Madness books by Tuesday, because Wednesday is the first round of voting. The kiddos are SUPER excited and have already formed some strong opinions! As we read, we're having great discussions about the book's characters. We're also finding that the authors are trying to instill good life lessons through the characters in their books. Be sure to ask your second grader about their favorites. 

GRAMMAR and WRITING 

Things are getting interesting! This week students will focus on adding reasons and examples to their persuasive writing pieces, and also come up with an introduction that can "hook" a reader. 

NEWS and NOTES 

• March 8th - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 15th - Report Cards Go Home
• March 18th-22nd - SPRING BREAK 
• March 28th - Literacy Night
• March 29th - READING LOGS DUE 
• March 31st - CCLS Sunday at Concordia
• April 19th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday 
• April 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday
• April 25th - Grandparents' Day 
• April 25th - Elementary Operetta 

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK!