Sunday, November 7, 2021

Updates

 

-Thank you to everyone who has helped make compliance with the current mask requirements easy by providing your scholars with masks. We appreciate you and how easy you make our jobs!


-Please join us for our Insect Museum on November 17th at 9:30AM in the MPR! Our scholars are excited to show off the hard work they have been putting into their science projects! Parents will not need to sign in at the front office, but instead will be able to enter and exit through the MPR doors. 


-We are noticing recess equipment tends to quickly disappear when we have so many grades on the playground, especially with older students managing to get balls on the roof. We would love to provide our second grade scholars with a recess bag of equipment that is just their own. If you would like to contribute to that, here’s a sign up of some of the items we are hoping to get for them! https://signup.com/go/tqFkFXK


-All parts of the Insect Project are due the week after this one. Please encourage your scholar to ask any questions they still have about the project requirements and support them as they work on their models and reports. Please remember: you can be of most help by allowing them to do all of the thinking themselves. Your idea for a sentence might sound better, but you already went to second grade. They will be okay. 


-Reading groups continue this week, and students should be reading their leveled readers out loud with parents 20 minutes every night. Please send books back to school on Mondays and Thursdays. Please sign up to help read with kids if you are able to!

Sunday, August 29, 2021

August 30 - Sep 2

 

Please note that we have Galileo testing on Tuesday (reading) and Thursday (math).  Galileo is an internal computer-based test that shows growth over the course of the year. Please encourage your scholars to do their very best and show what they know! I encourage you to speak with your scholar about their goals! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. 

 

This week we will be focusing on mindfulness in class, with an emphasis on calming our bodies. There is constant body movement in our class that creates an environment of anxiety, disorganization, and distraction. By learning how to calm the movement in our bodies we will reduce the excessive stimulation in the learning environment, allowing for more engaged participation and enriched learning. If you have tips that you use and want to teach your scholar at home, we would love to hear and include them!

 


Archway Cicero Second Grade Newsletter

Week of August 30,  2021

 

Greetings, parents of second grade!

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday


Galileo Testing (Reading)

Boxcar Children Free-For-All Race & Picnic

Galileo Testing (Math)

Half Day Release 11:40 am

 

Announcements:

 

On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, we will be doing Galileo testing. Galileo is computer-based testing to show growth over the course of the school year. It is very important that our scholars take this testing seriously and do their best, so that we can learn their strengths and weaknesses to address in the classroom. Galileo testing is used internally to help us better service our scholars. This is not state testing. This is our scholar’s first time taking this computer-based test, so we ask that to prepare for this, they get a full night’s rest, have a healthy breakfast, and are at school before 7:35. We will begin testing promptly at 7:40.

 

On Wednesday we have the Boxcar Children Free-For-All race and picnic. If you volunteered to provide food for our picnic, please send that in no later than Tuesday, August 27th.

 

Thank you to everyone who has graciously donated to our class wish list! We have been fortunate to receive some really fun items like super scholar markers, plant life cycle magnets, and reward stickers! If you would like to support our class in this way, you can find our wishlist here: Amazon Wishlist These donations help our classroom by adding joy and fun to the culture, the curriculum, and the content that we teach. 

 

We have noticed some of our students are starting to lose energy and focus throughout the day. Please make sure your student is getting enough sleep at night, so that they can be at their best throughout the school day! Below is the recommended amount of sleep for children per the AASM.

 

Consider also sending a morning snack that is high in protein and low in sugar, such as cheese or yogurt.  Fruit and vegetables also make good snacks.  This will help students sustain energy and focus throughout the day!

  Sleep Hours Table

 

Academics

Math

This week we will begin Unit 2 - addition and subtraction.

Reading

This week we will continue reading The Boxcar Children.

Poetry

This week we will begin our next poem, Autumn by Emily Dickinson. Recitations will be on September 10th.

Language Arts

The students will practice identifying nouns in sentences.  In addition, they will do copywork and dictation from a narrated passage in class.

Spalding

This week we will not have Spalding, due to Galileo testing. Instead we will be taking the Morrison McCall 50 word test.

Science

This week in science, we will continue our life cycles unit by learning about the life cycles of a chicken and a frog. 

History & Geography

This week we will continue our Ancient India unit by reading about Hinduism and exploring the Hindu celebration of Diwali.

 

Best,

The Second Grade Team

Monday, August 23, 2021

Bed in Summer - due 8/27

Bed In Summer

By Robert Louis Stevenson 

 
In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.

I have to go to bed and see
The birds still hopping on the tree,
Or hear the grown-up people's feet
Still going past me in the street.

And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue,
And I should like so much to play,
To have to go to bed by day?

August 23 - August 27

 

Archway Cicero Second Grade Newsletter

Week of August 23,  2021

 

Greetings, parents of second grade!

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Geography Mini-Quiz


Seasons Test

 

Early Release 1:10 pm

Unit 1 Math Assessment 

Bed in Summer recitations

 

Announcements:

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

-If you would like to contribute to the supplies we need for our next interactive science unit, you can sign up here. Please bring all items in by Friday, September 3rd. Thank you!

 

-Students will be participating in a Free-for-All race and picnic, just like the Boxcar Children! If you’d like to contribute to the event, please sign up here. Please deliver items to the front office by Monday, August 30. Thank you! 

 

-We will be starting Reading Groups soon! If you would like to volunteer, we ask that you please watch the following training video and complete the confidentiality agreement below:

Training: https://cloud.swivl.com/v/935ce18ffc582e1da06f0bd1a7a24aa4

Agreement: https://forms.gle/KmVxzFSWxLUJNYTz5

 

-A HUGE Thank you to those of you who have so generously contributed to our classroom via our wishlist! This helps in more ways than you can imagine. These additional resources really make the content come alive! You can find the wishlist here Amazon Wishlist

 

Important Information:

-If you missed Spalding/Singapore parent night, you can watch the recording with the following link: https://cloud.swivl.com/v/0b0920b0dbe8491681dd8007e3bd653c

 

-Tutoring begins next week. Tutoring will take place after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:05-3:25. **Please keep in mind that tutoring is by invitation only**

 

-Please join your grade level for Coffee with the Headmaster on 9/7:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FA5A822A4F94-coffee5

 

-We are aware of the issues some people were  having with Dennis Uniforms, but as a reminder, please remember that boys need to have a belt, girls need to have shorts under their skirts, and all shoes must be either black OR white, with no added colors.

 

Thank you all for working with us. If you have any questions, please reach out!

 

Academics

Math

This week we will be reviewing unit 1 on place value and taking our first assessment.

Reading

This week we will continue reading The Boxcar Children.

Poetry

This week we will complete our recitations of Bed in Summer

Language Arts

The students will practice identifying nouns in sentences.  In addition, they will do copywork and dictation from a narrated passage in class.

Spalding

This week we will learn 30  new words in Spalding.  We will learn 10 new words on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  We will review on Thursday and test on Friday. This will be consistent for the remainder of the year. 

Science

This week in science, we will wrap up our unit on Seasonal Cycles. We will review for the test on Tuesday, and take the test on Wednesday. The study guide was sent home on Friday. We will also begin our new unit on Life Cycles. This week we will focus on the life cycle of an oak tree and chickens.

History & Geography

This week we will begin our Ancient India unit by identifying the Indus River, reading about Hinduism and exploring the Hindu celebration of Diwali.

 

Best,

The Second Grade Team

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Aug 16 - 20th

 

Archway Cicero Second Grade Newsletter

Week of August 16, 2021

 

Greetings, parents of second grade!

 

We have successfully completed our first FULL week of second grade! Pat yourselves on the back, you made it this far! Only 39 weeks to go!

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri



Early Release: 

1:10 pm


Half Day 

Release 

11:40 am

 

Announcements:

 

  • Friday is our first official half-day! Please note the time change from previous years - scholars will be released at 11:40 AM. 

 

  • Please make sure you are sending your child with a water bottle.  This helps them stay hydrated without needing to miss instruction time!

 

  • Below is a link to a video from AZED regarding the Move on When Reading law. The video gives a short overview of the law as well as tips for helping your scholars learn to read. 

Move On When Reading Overview Video for Parents (English):  

https://youtu.be/wkgGq0qthNY

 

  • We are hosting our Spalding/Singapore Parent night next Wednesday, August 18th from 6:00-6:45 PM. This meeting will be held via Zoom. We will have teachers from all grade levels going over Spalding and Singapore in detail. This will help you as parents get a better understanding of our phonics and math programs. It will also give you an idea of how your scholar will be learning in the classroom. You can use the following Zoom link: https://greathearts.zoom.us/j/9716948021?pwd=aFZ3Vy9jbVpZVXkxQmkxMUZybysrUT09 

Thank you,

Edward Blair | Assistant Headmaster

 

Academics

Math

This week we will review place value concepts.  We will also be comparing and ordering numbers within 1000 and identifying number patterns.

Reading

This week we will continue reading The Boxcar Children and discuss various scenarios the characters face. 

Poetry

Scholars will practice the poem “Bed in Summer” by Robert Louis Stevenson. We will recite this poem on August 27th.

Language Arts

This week scholars will be assessed using the DIBELS reading measurement. This data will be used to determine scholars’ reading levels and specific areas of need.

Spalding

This week we will finish learning phonograms.  We will review first grade words on Friday.

Science

This week in science we will be continuing our unit on seasonal cycles by learning about summer, fall, and winter. 

History & Geography

This week we will be learning the 7 continents, the 5 oceans, and some of the many different landforms on our planet.

 

New Year!

 Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!

Here you can find information about all things second grade at Archway Cicero, including important dates, newsletters, curricular resources, and more! Have a look around!

-- Mrs. Johnstun 2A

-- Mrs. Smith 2B

-- Ms. Fawcett 2C

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Smart - Shel Silverstein

Smart

Shel Silverstein

My dad gave me one dollar bill
‘Cause I’m his smartest son,
And I swapped it for two shiny quarters
‘Cause two is more than one!

And then i took the quarters
And traded them to Lou
For three dimes-i guess he don’t know
that three is more than two!

Just then, along came old blind Bates
And just ’cause he can’t see
He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,
And four is more than three!

And i took the nickels to Hiram Coombs
Down at the seed-feed store,
and the fool gave me five pennies for them,
And five is more than four!

And then i went and showed my dad,
and he got red in the cheeks
And closed his eyes and shook his head-
Too proud of me to speak!