Hello Families! Happy April! Third quarter has officially ended and fourth has begun! Third quarter has historically shown exceptional growth in students and this year is no different. Confidence and pride in work continues to grow- as a result, readers are taking off, responses are more thoughtful and complete, writers are sharing their voice in unique ways, mathematicians are thinking in multiple ways, growing stamina as problem solvers...more risks are being taken as learners in general. I'm so proud of all the hard work these second graders have done!
Poetry Cafe- we have started writing poetry- so much creativity, feeling and humor is present in our writer's workshop. It is so fun to see kid's personality and voice shine. We will celebrate the end of the poetry unit with a Poetry Cafe. All families will be invited. I am thinking it will be the second Friday in May (May 9th). I will solidify the date after spring break.
Photos- After spring break, I will be asking for families to help your child find a photo or two that inspires them to write a poem. It could be a favorite memory, a picture from dance, maybe just a flower, a tree house, an art project...The kids will be attaching the inspiring photo to a poem the write. You are welcome to send the photo(s) to school anytime.
Report Cards- these will be sent home on Tuesday, April 8. You will find the updated math facts sheet, as well as, a reading level guide to help support reading at home.
Ask Your Child-
Who is JJ? Tell me about him. (The main character in our new read aloud- The Trouble With Chickens)
What types of poems have you written?
What has inspired you to write about?
What are you working on as a school? (Walking silently in the hallway)
How do you know air takes up space? Prove it
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