Welcome to Second Grade!

Our learning environment in second grade encourages active participation on the part of each child. Children learn as they explore, observe, and interact with each other. They are encouraged to express themselves through art, writing, music and so much more! We also encourage your child to learn how to be a better person through our religious program. We look forward each year to our sacraments of reconciliation and Holy Communion, where students get to share in God's love.

Religion:

This year, your child will be learning about God's love and Jesus' life on Earth. They will listen to Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments and will have various activities to reinforce the stories.

Reading/Language Arts:

Throughout the year your child will be reading new and fun stories. They will be using a workbook and a variety of hands on tools and strategies for reading comprehension. Every week is a new story, and at the end of each unit they will be assessed with writing and comprehension tests.

Spelling:

Our reading and spelling programs are completely integrated and each reading story includes a spelling list. On Mondays a new words pre-test is given with another test given on Fridays. Throughout the week your child will have a variety of spelling homework exercises.

Handwriting:

We use the D'Nealian form of writing. This form of printing is a precursor to the cursive your child will learn later in the year.

Math:

This year, your child comes to me with the basic knowledge of simple one- and two-digit addition and subtraction. We will work with word problem solving, carrying and borrowing in addition and subtraction, and eventually at the end of the year with multiplication readiness. Math will be assessed with daily board work, weekly review quizzes and chapter tests.

Science:

This year Miss. Goczkowski will introduce concepts such as living and non-living things, the three states of matter, color and light, prehistoric life, and germs. Basically, your little scientist will be learning the Scientific Method and how to apply it.

Social Studies:

Social Studies will be taught by Mrs. Reuter. Students will be learning about communities. Map and globe skills are emphasized, as well as an introduction to geography. We will also spend some time learning about various patriotic and cultural holidays.