Week of September 24-28

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  Second Graders are Readers 

                         What better way to start the day than reading with a friend?









Read, Read, Read!

 Did you know that 15 minutes seems to be the "magic number" at which students start seeing substantial positive gains in reading achievement?  Please click on the link below to read a very informative article about the value of reading. 


                            The Magic of 15 Minutes: Reading Practice and Reading Growth

                                             SSR        

It is SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) Time!
Everyone in the classroom reads a book of his/her choice for a sustained period of time (usually 10 minutes).


                                  September Poem 

The class has practiced memorizing their September poem and would love to share it with you. Click on the video below to hear the poem.


                                     Student of the Week

Our Student of the Week shares her poster with her classmates.

Reminders for the week of October 1st
  • Physical education class is on Friday.
  • October 8th is a school holiday.
  • Reading Log should be completed each night.
  • Math facts should be practiced each night.

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