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 leve...

  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...

  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 week...

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 resp...

  Hello Second Grade Families, Welcome to the last week of August!  Please know that there is no school this up coming Friday, as well as, Monday due to the Labor Day holiday.  Enjoy the extended four day weekend that lies right up ahead. Last Friday, your child took their very first spelling test.  Please know that your child's spelling test will be sent home as soon as I get them all graded and entered into the grade book.  Be on the look out for your child's first test which will be sent home no later than Tuesday. Last week, your children attended our very first school wide Community Prayer.  The children listened attentively and are aware that each teacher is looking for the one student that best exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit known as JOY!  Just think of  JOY as placing Jesus first in your life, the needs of  Others  above your own, and then meeting the needs of  Yourself .   Please continue reading to discover all th...

  Hello Second Grade Families, Welcome to the second full week of school.  Your children are adjusting well to their new academic schedule, are learning our routines, and are understanding the second grade expectations.  Starting this week, your children will begin their Journey's reading lessons.  This means that your child will be coming home this week with a spelling list.  ALL of the children are expected to write down their full list of spelling words inside their planners.  Please be on the look out for this week's spelling list.  Also, below you will find the words just in case your child doesn't have their list of words for this week. Second Grade Spelling Words for the Week of August 23rd sad dig jam glad list win flat if fix rip kit mask as his sandwich picnic Please continue reading this Second Grade Newsletter in order to stay up to date on what will be transpiring within our second grade classroom and right here at ACS! ELA This image will...

  S econd Graders L oving O thers T houghtfully and H appily ! Welcome to Our Second Grade Community! Hello Second Grade Families at Annunciation Catholic School!  My name is Megan Connell and I am your child's second grade teacher.  What a blessing it is to have your child in the second grade for the 2021-2022 school year! Please know that this site will serve as our weekly second grade newsletter.  Every Sunday afternoon, or evening, you will be receiving an updated newsletter that is sent directly to your "inbox."  So, please continue reading to discover what will be taking place within our classroom community and right here at Annunciation Catholic School. In the second grade, it is critical to foster organizational skills.  In order to assist the students in becoming organized learners, every content area will be color coded.  Each subject will have the following designated colors: Religion/Life Journal ~ Red Language Arts ~ Purple Math ~ Blue Soc...