Leaf Rubbings

Learning about TREES

We are having a great time learning all about trees.  This class is very interested in trees this year.  So far, we have chosen a tree in the playground to observe throughout the four seasons.  We have started exploring the materials from trees that cam from your back yard.  We learned all about "Terrific Trees" from Pierre the Acorn.  Here are some pictures of our explorations so far.

212 is a Family

One of the things we have been working on in class is our Family board.  We have discussed the word family and what it means to us.  We promised to treat each other like family this year. Here is what our final bulletin board looks like.  We have made it a game at Open House.  We challenge you to guess which "mini me" is your child. Good luck!

Second Grade Book List

Here is one list (by level) that may help you to find a "Just Right" book for your second grader.
My reading class's "Just right" level should be I-K.  J is level most of them are reading with me currently, so K will be a challenge and anything lower than H will be too easy.
Click the link to view the book list:Leveled Book List

Back to School Night

Back to School night is TOMORROW!  Parents of students grade K-2 are invited to come to school tomorrow night, Tuesday September 17, 2013.  Mrs. Astone will be addressing parents in the auditorium at 6 o'clock.  There will be a second grade presentation for parents followed by classroom visits.  Please come to see what your child's day is like and even get a peek at some of the work done already in second grade.  I hope to see you all tomorrow night.
Be sure to follow the prinicpal's blog to find important dates and information about the school.  The school bulletin can also be found here.   http://franciswymanschool.blogspot.com/

First Day of School!

We had a fabulous first day of school! I have a feeling we are going to have a fun and successful year together.  On our first day we got to know each other, had a meeting with the principal, had our first fire drill, and wrote about our second grade hopes. Here are some pictures of work done on the first day.  Our "Masterpiece Wall" is already looking great!

Welcome Second Grade Families!

Thank you for visiting our class blog!  I will use this page as a tool for communicating what's happening in our class.  I try to update the blog once or twice a week.  Please try to check it once and a while with or without your child.  I will be sending home a permission form for you to sign allowing me to post pictures of your child.  Please return that as soon as possible and I can start posting pictures too.  
If you choose to "Follow" my blog, you will be able to comment on posts and/or pictures.  Click on the "join this site" button to the right of the screen and fill out your information.  This lets me know who is checking the blog and if this blog is useful.  Feel free to comment or ask questions too!  I would love to see that kids or parents are using the blog.
Thanks for your time and support.  I can't wait to meet you at our open house on September 17, 2013!