The Second Grade Ranch

  Can you believe we are entering the season of Autumn?  The season where cooler weather finally arrives.  Autumn is the season where we embrace Pumpkin Spice Lattes, the excitement of Halloween, the sacredness of All Saint's Day, and the blessings of Thanksgiving.  Here's to one of the most beautiful seasons of the year!  May you and your family savor every moment of the gift of the season named Autumn. Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place both inside our second grade classroom and right here at ACS. ELA Essential Question:  What are animal homes like? Grammar:  More Plural Nouns Spelling:  Common Final Blends Writing:  Informative Writing Phonics:  Common Final Blends - nd, ng, nk, ft, xt, mp Please note, all of the students are expected to have their weekly list of Spelling words written inside their "Agendas/Planners."  This skill will best prepare your students as they navigate into every grade level at ACS.  It is a skill that promot

  Hello Second Grade Families, The second grade schedule is in full swing and the majority of the students are doing a tremendously wonderful job on completing and returning their homework.  May this newsletter serve as a gentle reminder that second graders are expected to read nightly for at least 15 to 20 minutes and are to log what they read utilizing their second grade reading log.  Please know that it will be documented on the second grade report card should any child not do their homework on a regular basis.  Thank you in advance for your support and efforts.  The idea of homework is to foster and promote both responsibility and growth in the area of reading fluency.  Here's to achieving 100% participation in the second grade homework.   You can do it second graders! ELA Essential Question:  How is a school like a community? Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns Spelling:  Consonant Blends Writing:  Narrative Writing (True Story) Phonics:  Consonant Blends with r, l, s Please n

  Hello Second Grade Families, Welcome to the month of September!  This month is now in full swing and your children have acclimated to our routines, procedures, and learning expectations.  This Monday, your children will attend a school wide Rosary.  Please know that I have a class set of rosaries inside our classroom, however, your child may bring their own rosary if they choose to.  Also, Wednesday is picture day!  Please make sure to have your child in the proper school uniform attire and your child will want to look extra "spiffy" for picture day. Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place both inside the second grade classroom and right here at ACS. ELA Essential Question:  How do good friends act? Grammar:  What is a Noun? Spelling:  long Vowels o, u, e Writing:  Narrative Writing (True Story) Phonics:  Long Vowels o, u, e and sounds for g Please note, all of the students are expected to have their weekly list of Spelling words written inside the

Happy Labor Day!   Hello Second Grade Families, Can you believe that we have arrived in the month of September?  I hope that each and every family was able to enjoy the extended 4 day weekend.  Once your children return to school from the long weekend, we are going to hit the ground running, so please continue reading this newsletter to discover all that will be taking place both inside our classroom and right here at ACS. ELA Essential Question:  What do pets need to be healthy and happy? Grammar:  Types of Sentences Spelling:  long Vowels a, i Writing:  Narrative Writing (Sentences That Describe) Phonics:  Long Vowels a and i, and Open and Closed Syllable patterns Please note, all of the students are expected to have their weekly list of Spelling words written inside their "Agendas/Planners."  This skill will best prepare your students as they navigate into every grade level at ACS.  It is a skill that promotes being organized and responsible for keeping track of their home