Upcoming Events

Volunteer!

  • Classroom Volunteers read to children, assist teacher and students during the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, with special projects, or school events.

  • Chaperone a field trip! Prior notification of upcoming trips and approximate costs will be given. Parent Role for Field Trips: student safety, facilitation of learning and interaction with students.

Homework in 2nd Grade

Homework should be expected, at the least, every Monday through Thursday.  Consisting of any of the following subjects; Reading, Writng, Word Work, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc.

 

Students are to read nightly a minimum of 20 minutes and record their nightly reading.

Second Grade Post Office

The Second Grade Post Office has begun!

Stamps are on sale each morning from 8:50-9:10 and

every afternoon (except Thursday) from 2:55-3:10. 

Stamps cost one penny each.  Starting the week of

February 6th, Valentine cards will be sold for a nickel each.

Be sure to participate in this school-wide event!

 

Post Office




The 2nd Grade Team

Mrs. Stella - Room 9

 

Ms. Brocking - Room 10

 

Mrs. Keller - Room 11

 

Ms. Cuozzo - Room 12

 

Mrs. Yantorno - Room 13

 

Mrs. Formentin - Room 14

2nd Grade Curriculum

Everyday Math

  • Children will be expected to memorize basic addition and subtraction facts through 20.
  • Children will learn and develop key concepts in the following areas: time, counting money, place value, partial sum addition, trade first subtraction, measurement, and problem solving.

 

DRA Proficiency Levels

Fall - 18  

January - 24  

May - 28

 

Reader’s Workshop

  • Multiple genres will be explored including narrative, nonfiction, poetry, and an author study on Vera B. Williams.
  • Small group instruction based on individual needs will be delivered.
  • Rituals and Routines will be established.
  • Structure provides time for instruction, independent work, conferences, and guided reading.
  • Three parts: Opening Meeting, Work Period, and Closing Meeting.

 

Writer’s Workshop

  • Extension of what is learned in reading is applied to their writing.
  • Students will apply the elements of the genre that they are studying.
  • Rituals and Routines will be established.
  • Structure provides time for instruction, independent work, and conferencing with students and peers.
  • Three parts: Opening Meeting, Work Period, and Closing Meeting.

 

Phonics/Word Study

  • Wright Skills Phonics Program
  • Teaches phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics
  • Spelling words come directly from the Wright Skills Phonics Program.
  • Vocabulary is pulled from content areas (math, science, social studies)

 

Science

  • Physical Science –Properties of Matter – Students will explore the difference in the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
  • Life Science – Life Cycle of Plants – Students will learn about the structure and function of plants.
  • Earth Science – Soil – Students will learn about the properties of different soils.
  • Nutrition – Students will learn about the food pyramid and how to live a healthy lifestyle through the foods we eat

 

Social Studies

  • Mexico– We will learn about the history, geography, culture and traditions of a Spanish speaking country.
  • Stamford– Students will explore the different cultures inStamfordas well as good and services.
  • Connecticut– We will learn about the geography of CT and theUSin terms of locations, directions, and mapping.
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