The Second Grade Ranch

Happy Halloween Second Grade Families! May I begin by thanking you all for your support during Parent-Teacher conferences.  It was so wonderful to have the opportunity to sit down to discuss with you where your child "glows" and where your child can continue to "grow."  What a blessing it is to have your partnership as we navigate through the second grade together!  May you and your children enjoy all the fun that Halloween brings and may you also feel the strength of the saints on All Saints Day!  Also note that there will be no homework on Halloween, so that your children may enjoy trick-or-treating.  Please continue reading to discover the events and activities that will be transpiring inside the second grade and right here at ACS! Spelling ~ Contractions Review words for spelling are: us and them Challenge words for spelling are: they're and wouldn't Grammar ~ Verbs Writing ~ Informative Writing Instructions Target Skill ~ Fact and Opin

Hello Families of Second Graders, This week will be a four day school week due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.  A reminder note of your scheduled conference will be sent home on Monday, October 23rd.  Please know that each conference will consist of 15 minutes.  This time is reserved for us to partner together in discussing the areas where your child "glows" and areas to help them "grow."  I greatly look forward to meeting with each of you this week to discuss the gift of having your child here at ACS!  Please continue reading to see what will be transpiring here at ACS and right here in the second grade for this upcoming week. Spelling ~ Words that end with "ed" and "ing" Review words for spelling are: mixed and sleeping Challenge words for spelling are: teasing and knocking Grammar ~ Verbs Writing ~ Informative Writing Instructions Target Skill ~ Understanding Characters, Author's Word Choice, Summarizing Math ~ The students

Hello Families of Second Graders, I hope this newsletter finds you well and that your 4 day weekend was nothing less than wonderful!  This week will be a four day work week and parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner.  Please know that your child will be coming home on Wednesday, October 18th, with their conference date and time. If for any reason the date and time does not work for you, please let me know as soon as possible, so that I can do my best to accommodate your situation.  However, also know that Friday, October 27th, is the specific date reserved for second grade conferences, and so my time will be very limited.  I greatly appreciate your partnership as we meet to discuss your child's strengths, gifts, and areas for growth.  I am greatly enjoying your children and your second graders are such a blessing!   Homework will also look different for the next two weeks.  The students will have a "Saint Project" to work on at home and the project wi

Hello Families of Second Graders, Welcome to a four day school week!  Please know that there is no school this Friday, October 13th,  due to a Diocesan Teacher In-Service Day.  Also note that your children do not have school on Monday, October 16th. Enjoy this upcoming 4 day weekend!  Please continue reading to keep up to date on what will be taking place this week both inside the second grade classroom and right here at ACS! Spelling ~ Double Consonants and ck Review words for spelling are: will  and off Challenge words for spelling are: across and pocket Grammar ~ Proper Nouns Writing ~ Informative Paragraph Target Skill ~ Conclusions, Story Structure, Analyze/Evaluate Math ~ The students will focus on Number Sense and Place Value.  This week, the students will focus on place value to the 1,000's. Science ~   The students will continue learning about processes that shape the earth and human verses natural elements. Religion ~ The students will have "

Dear Second Grade Families, Welcome to the wonderful month of October! Here's to cooler days that lie ahead, fall sports, and Halloween!   Did you also know, that October is a month that is dedicated to honoring our blessed Mother Mary?  On Monday, October 2nd, your children will be praying the luminous mysteries of the rosary inside St. Gabriel's.  Our world is in need of prayers and the rosary is a beautiful way to pray for all in need of a prayer.  Please continue reading to discover what else will be taking place both inside the second grade classroom and right here at ACS. Spelling ~ Final Blends Review words for spelling are: jump and left Challenge words for spelling are: young and friend Grammar ~ Plural Nouns Writing ~ Informative Paragraph Target Skill ~ Text and Graphic Features, Using Context, Questions Math ~ The students will focus on Number Sense and Place Value.  This week, the students will focus on place value to the 1,000's. Science ~