Reminders:
ISO: tissues and cough drops! Cold weather means runny noses and sore throats. If you are able to, please consider donating a box of tissues or a bag of cough drops to our classroom.
In addition, please be sure to read and follow the health office’s guidelines regarding sickness and when to keep your child home. Thank you!
No school Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
If you would like to volunteer to lead a Pease Mountain hike, please check out the Pease Mountain sign up. There are a few slots left! We truly appreciate your time and support!
Math: For the past two weeks, our lessons have focused on:
Adding by 1s, 5s, and 10s on the number line
Skip counting by 5s and 10s
Understanding that the digits in a 3-digit number represent ones, tens, and hundreds
Solving two digit addition and subtraction problems using place value strategies
Using the number line to solve addition and subtraction story problems
Comparing and contrasting heights within story problems
Word Study: We wrapped up our sixth word study unit. This unit focused on spelling patterns:
v-e syllables
S sounding like /s/ and /z/
Combining v-e syllables with closed syllables to spell multisyllabic words
Adding consonant suffixes to one or two syllable words that end with v-e syllables
Writers’ Workshop: We have begun our opinion writing unit! In our first bend, or group of lessons, second graders worked to understand the difference between facts and opinions, the purpose of opinion writing (to convince others of your opinion), and began learning how second grade opinion writers work to convince others. Students have worked hard to include a strong lead/hook, a clear opinion statement, reasons for their opinion, and a strong ending that reminds their reader of their opinion. Students will continue to learn strategies to try and convince others as they expand their opinion writing skills!
Readers’ Workshop: Our second grade readers have begun a new mini unit focused on skills and strategies for reading nonfiction text. We have begun with a group of lessons teaching about nonfiction text features. Our class has been so excited to learn more about the world around them through these rich nonfiction texts and are enjoying learning how to navigate the features of these books.
Science: Second grade scientists began our new unit… Pebbles, Sand, and Silt. We started our work with an introductory lesson focused on rocks. We watched a Bill Nye video that shared a ton of information about the rock cycle, rock changes over time, and more!
SEL/Project: We learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and why we celebrate his birthday on the third Monday of January. We were inspired by his life and thought of six ways we could create positive change in our world.
Quiet Time: We’ve traveled far these past two weeks!
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