We plan to begin  reading  The Witch of Blackbird Pond the second week in October.  This novel study coincides with our study of American Colonization in social studies.  This novel is an exciting book to ask your child about.

In addition, throughout the year we will investigate various types of poetry.  Look for examples of your child's "Lizard Limericks", Haiku, and Diamante poetry.  

Each week, students are assigned a spelling contract that is due at the end of the week.  Daily Oral Language (DOL) assignments are distributed on Monday, checked on Wednesday, and tested on Fridays.  During the study of a novel, students are also assigned vocabulary words on Monday and are tested over these words on Friday.

LIBRARY:  We visit the library regularly every other Wednesdays from 8:30-9:15.  Mrs. Painter provides the students with a lesson, reads the students a book, and then the students check out books for a two week period.  Students may check out a book of his/her choice, a "buddy book" for our second grade buddies (see below), and a book for monthly book reports.  See the book reports section for more information on this.

BUDDIES:  Our second grade buddy class in Mrs. Bollish's class.  We visit with them every other Friday from 18:45-9:15.  In addition to reading to each other, we complete projects in math and language arts, perform science experiments, and of course occasionally make something to eat!

***Current Buddy Projects:  We assembled football glyphs in honor of the kick-off of the football season.   We make gingerbread and enjoyed The Jalapeno Man.