Second Grade News

October 5-October 14

Here is a peek at what we are working on in our classroom.

Reading:  Our genre is nonfiction.  This type of literature is about real people, things, or events. We will be reading a variety of nonfiction selections about animals.

Spelling:  Words with short a and long a.  Our next spelling test will be on Thursday, October 13.

           

         bag                   cap                   ham                 bake               

         mad                 back                cape                ate

         made              rake                still                   belt

         into                  done                your                        

Sight Words:  By the end of the week your child should be able read these words quickly and easily.  Please post this letter in a handy spot (on the fridge, etc.) and have your child practice reading through these words a couple of times each day.

         year                 done                water              your                move

         into                  show               now                 another         too

Vocabulary: We are learning the meaning of these words. Please use these words in conversation with your child and ask him/her to tell you what they mean.

         Allowed                 care                 excited          needs   

         Roam                       safe                  wild                 wandered

Math:  We are working on addition facts with sums up to 18.  This would be a good time to get out the flashcards and help your child review at home. 

Title Night is October 11 from 5:30-7:00  Hope to see you there.

Second Grade News

September 26-October 4

Parents,

This is the format for my newsletters.  It mainly deals with words your child needs to learn to read, spell and understand.  I ask that you post this in a handy and visible spot where your child can use it when you practice words at home.

Reading:  Our genre is fiction.  We will be reading a variety of fiction stories and learning that a fiction story has made up character and events.  Fiction also has a beginning, middle, and end.

Spelling:  Consonant blends.  Our spelling test will be on Tuesday, October 4.

           

         grass               trips       crack               still          west

         mask               clap         plans               mild        belt

         fog                    tub          by                     he            she

Sight Words:  By the end of the week your child should be able read these words quickly and easily.  Please post this letter in a handy spot (on the fridge, etc.) and have your child practice reading through these words a couple of times each day.

         boy                   by                     girl                   he            here               

         small               want                were               what       she

Vocabulary: We are learning the meaning of these words. Please use these words in conversation with your child and ask him/her to tell you what they mean.

         glance            proper           stares                      trade

         decide            different       relationship        friendship

Reminders:  We return to the library on Thursday.  Please make sure your child has returned all books so that more may be checked out.

Mrs. Wimmler

Celebrate Second Grade

I am looking forward to working with you and your child this school year.  We will have a wonderful and exciting time together!  Here is some basic information to help everyone get the year off to a great start. 

Breakfast in the Classroom

 A free breakfast is served in the classroom at 7:55 every morning and is available to all children. 

Schedule

7:55- Breakfast is served.

8:05- Our academic day begins.

*Mornings are spent on reading, phonics, spelling, and writing.

9:35-10:00-Morning Recess (Monday and Friday only).

11:20-11:35-Lunch in the cafeteria.

11:35-12:00-Noon Recess

*Afternoons are spent on math, science, and social studies.

1:30-1:55-Afternoon Recess (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only).

2:55-Dismissal

P.E. and Music Schedule

Music-Thursday afternoon

P.E.-Monday and Friday afternoon.  Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes and comfortable clothing to school every Monday and Friday so he/she is prepared for P.E.

Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be November 10 and February 23.  Please mark your calendars.

End of the Day Pick-Up

Student pick-up at the end of the day is in the elementary cafeteria. 

Backpack

All students will need a backpack large enough to hold books and papers.  The students should plan on carrying this bag to school every day all year long.

Home-School Folder

Please have your child bring one plastic or vinyl-coated pocket folder to school at the beginning of the year.  (This was on the back-to-school supply list.)  We will be using this every day to carry our important work papers home for you to see.  Please make a practice of checking this folder every night and going over your child’s papers with him/her.  Then have your child put the folder in his/her backpack to make sure it gets back to school the following morning.

Recess

When the weather permits, we have outside recess.  All children are expected to play outside unless there is a note from a doctor.  Please make sure your child has clothing that is appropriate for outdoor recess.

Note Policy

A note from a parent or guardian is always required in the following situations:

 

1.    Your child is riding a different bus at the end of the day.

2.    Your child is being picked up after school by someone

      other than a parent. 

3.    Your child is leaving before our regular dismissal time. 

4.    When a child leaves early he/she must also be signed out

       at the elementary office.

5.     If your child is absent due to illness or other reason, 

      a note is appreciated.

Water Bottle

Your child may bring a water bottle to school.  It is to be plain water only-no flavored or colored water.  Please only send bottles that have a non-spill, flip top.  No screw off tops, please. 

Snack

Students will have an opportunity for a short snack break in the afternoon.  Please send healthy snacks only (cereal, crackers, fruits, veggies, etc.).

Mrs. Wimmler

231-825-2021

swimmler@mcbain.org

www.mcbain2ndgrade.blogspot.com

Spelling Words-Test the week of May 23

sound                    brown
mound                   crown
cloud                     howl
shout                     growl
pound                   clown

chair
where
been
myself
pushed

Genre:  Realistic Fiction

Spelling skill:  ou, ow

Math:  The children are learning about the attributes of 2-D and 3-D shapes.

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES

May 13-Muffins with Mom at 7:15am

May 16-Elementary Spring Sing at 6:30 pm

May 27-Fun To Be Fit-in the afternoon

June 4-Bike-A-Thon

June 9-Track and Field

Spelling Words-Test the week of May 23

sound                    brown
mound                   crown
cloud                     howl
shout                     growl
pound                   clown

chair
where
been
myself
pushed

Second Grade News

April 11-April 19

Reading:  Our genre is expository text (nonfiction).  This type of literature gives information about a topic.   We will be reading selections about different regions in the world.  We will be comparing and contrasting (alike and different) polar regions and rainforests.

Sight Words:  By the end of the week your child should be able read these words quickly and easily.  Please post this letter in a handy spot (on the fridge, etc.) and have your child practice reading through these words a couple of times each day.

         below

         colors     

         don’t

         down

         eat

         many

         morning

         sleep

         through

         very

Spelling Words:  The spelling test will be on Tuesday, April 19.

         know

         knife

wrist

         writing

         comb

         crumb

         sign

         gnat

         scent

         scene

         cube

         music

         very

         eat

         don’t

Vocabulary:  Please use these words in conversation with your child as we are learning their meaning.

         eerie

         growth

         layers

         lively

         location

         region

         seasons

         temperature

Reminder:  Our musical is on Monday, May 16.  Please mark your calendar.