THE SECOND GRADE SCOOP  

May 2017

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Exciting Basil Project News!!! Our second and third graders' art show during April was a huge success!  Adelita's even named a burrito after McKinley-Thatcher!  MANY patrons of Adelita's purchased our students' artwork and donated money to our school! Let's keep this community project growing! Find out more about what you can do to help by attending our End of Year Basil Project celebration on May 25th at 2:00! Details coming soon!

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Many May Events!

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• 5/1: Chipotle Reading Challenge begins! Log 10-20 minutes of reading each night and win a free Chipotle meal on May 26th!

• 5/2-5/4:  Talent Show try outs

• 5/8: R.I.F. Reading is Fundamental!

• 5/12: PTA Auction 5:30 p.m.

• 5/19: Talent Show

• 5/22-5/26:  Spring BOGO Book Fair: Stock up on summer reading! Open before and after school. All books are buy one, get one free!!!

• 5/22-5/26: School Spirit week

• 5/25: End of year Basil Project celebration!! 2:00 p.m. Come and see what we've learned this year and find out what you can do to help!

• 5/26: Field Day

• 5/29: No school

• 6/1: Summer Reading Program at Denver Public Library begins! Lots of great prizes and fun activities to encourage your child to read this summer. Check it out!

• 6/2: Last day of school

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SECOND GRADE STUDIES:

 

Literacy:  Our next unit is called Buyers and Sellers. Students will read and compare stories about economics and analyze how the exchange of goods and services affects communities. Students will be writing informational essays on their Chrome Books, and giving each other feedback. We are getting ready for third grade!

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Math: We are beginning a unit on metric measurement, fractions, and multi-digit addition and subtraction. For more detailed information, please visit http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2. Go to Bridges Second Edition. You will find great resources and games that compliment each unit we study. Please work on multi-digit addition and subtraction at home with your child. You will be surprised at what they already know how to do!