Second Grade Snapshot Extra Reading Language Word Work Writing Math As weather becomes cooler be sure to send coats to school! We will go outside. Please help us by ensuring your child knows how to tie their shoes. This skill can be learned in no time with daily practice! Please make sure your child has an art shirt. Students need headphones on a nearly daily basis for Chromebook use in class. Encourage your child to read for 20 minutes each night. Math facts to 20 should be practiced for fluency between addition and subtraction. Text Features Using text features to predict Predict and confirm Main Idea Reading Language Homophones Alphabetizing to second letter Word Work Ending diagraphs ch, sh, th, mb, ss, ck Beginning diagraphs ph, qu, kn, wr Generating writing topics Use of graphic organizer Editing for punctuation Writing Addition and Subtraction to 20 Growing patterns Geometry/Symmetry Math Thanksgiving Feast Social Studies Geography: Map Skills American Indians The second grade Thanksgiving Feast will be on November 20th. We will need food as well as serving help.! Please watch for a Sign-Up Genius link via email! Science Magnets Weather Dates to Remember 11/1 Science Museum 11/2 Fun Run 11/7 Student Holiday/Parent-Teacher Conferences 11/9 Conferences (pm) 11/10 Veteran’s Day - No School 11/15 Report Cards come home 11/20 2nd Gr. Thanksgiving Feast 11/21 Picture Re-takes 11/22-11/24 Thanksgiving Break Contact me: laborjl@ staffordschools.net 540-658-6400