Welcome to 2nd Grade

2nd Grade Class Information 
Daily Schedule:
  • Each morning assignments will be posted under the date for that day by 8:00 am.
  • Students will be asked to first complete the “Daily Check-in” for that day. This will be asking students simple questions and one way for us to interact with the children. These daily check-ins will act as the students' attendance so it is very important that they are completed .
  • Right now students will be asked to complete math, reading, writing, and either a science, social studies, or grammar lesson. 
  • Students will have all day to complete the lessons. All lessons will close out at the end of each week.  
  • We will be providing feedback regarding the assignments they have handed in. 

We know and understand that everyone has A LOT on their plates right now and this is going to be new for everyone! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us either through Google Classroom, Email, Remind, or ClassDojo. Whichever your specific class uses.  We are here to support families as much as we can at this time! 
Second Grade Benchmarks (June) 
 Work Habits: 
  • Children must be able to work independently and consistently. 
  • Children must continue to come to school on time and be prepared. 
  • Children must show responsibility for bringing home the necessary books needed for homework. 
  • All homework assignments must be done on a daily basis.  
  • Children should be able to follow directions and stay on task consistently. 
  • Children should be able to remain quiet during teaching time. 
  • Children must be able to transition into another activity quietly. 
Reading: 
  • Children should be reading at an M or above.  
  • Children must read 30 uninterrupted minutes daily. 
  • Retell the story in order using words such as first, then, next, last. 
  • Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. 
  • Compare and contrast stories. 
  • Identify main idea and details. 
  • Know and use various text features. 
  • Describe a character using text evidence. 
  • Describe how a character changes throughout the text using evidence. 
Math: 
  • Fluently add and subtract within 20 with and without regrouping. 
  • Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one and two step word problems. 
  • Count within 1,000, skip count by 5’s, 10’s and 100’s. 
  • Read and write number to 1,000. 
  • Add and subtract up to four two-digit numbers. 
  • Measure lengths of objects by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks and measuring tape. 
  • Measure with a ruler in centimeters and inches. 
  • Tell time to the quarter hour and at 5 minute intervals. 
  • Identify polygons and 3 dimensional shapes. 
  • Basic fraction skills. 
 Writing: 
  • Children must be able to write paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each, with correct capitalization and punctuation marks. 
  • Children should indent to indicate a new paragraph. 
  • Children should be able to write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order and provide a sense of closure. 
  • Children should be able to write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement. 
  • Children should be able to write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement. 
  • Writing should be neat, clear, organized and legible.  

The following are some suggested websites where you can find activities to help your child: 
www.raz-kids.com – Reading
www.starfall.com – Alphabet activities and reading
www.coolmath4kids.com – Math 
http://pbskids.org/games - An assortment of activities 
www.arcademiskillbuilders.com – good for math, reading, spelling, etc. 
www.aplusmath.com – Math   

This year has flown by.  You will be missed. 
 
Sincerely, 

Grade 2 Teachers 
 
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First Graders Entering Second Grade
​Summer Packet​

Dear Families,
     Welcome to 2nd Grade! For the past 13 weeks, our school community has worked together to teach your children and make the transition to digital learning. Remote Learning would not have been possible without your willingness, patience and dedication to making learning possible.

     To keep the learning going throughout the summer, here are some resources and recommendations for activities your child can complete to continue their educational growth.
Sincerely,
The Second Grade Teachers
What to Expect in 3rd Grade
Second Grade students entering Third Grade please visit 3rd grade webpage for the summer packet.
If you would like to download the file and print please click on "third_grade_meet_the_teachers_-_expectations_.pdf" 
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2nd Grade Cluster's Schedule
​for Remote Learning

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2nd Grade Cluster's Schedule
Please read with your child every night.
Class Schedules​

Mrs. Esposito/Ms. Lorenzana
 Monday- Technology
Tuesday- Art
Wednesday- P.E
Thursday: Lower Science
Friday: Music
Ms. McElroy/Ms. Wurgler                          Ms. Ahmed/ Ms. Savarese
Monday- STEM                                                Monday-Art
Tuesday-P.E                                                      Tuesday-Technology 
Wednesday: Technology                               Wednesday- Lower Science
Thursday: Art                                                    Thursday- P.E
Friday: Science                                                 Friday- Music
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Ms. Geraghty                                        Mrs. Rosenthal
Monday: Science                                                       Monday: P.E
Tuesday: Young Runners/Music                              Tuesday-Science
Wednesday: P.E                                                Wednesday-Art
Thursday: Technology                                         Thursday-Music
      Friday: Art                                                                Friday-STEM
Helpful Websites
Don't forget to login and use RazKids daily to practice your reading skills. Enjoy!
​http://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login

Science Made Simple / Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Color

Highlights / Leaf Creatures

Highlights / Shrunken Apple People

http://www.brainpopjr.com/

http://www.ahamath.com/

http://www.highlightskids.com

​BBC / Dance Mat Typing