Busy in 2nd Grade

We have had quite a busy week in 2nd grade. We took a break from our normal Math routine to learn about capacity (how much liquid a container can hold) and liquid measurements. Your child should have come home with this guy- Mr. Gallon Man- to help remember how many cups are in a pint, how many quarts are in a gallon, etc.:

 In Reading, we started a new reading strategy- Infer. It is using clues to make an educated guess (or prediction). I brought in a bag of items from my apartment. The students inferred things about me from the items. See the chart below for some good inferences:

Today (Friday) we celebrated with our 2nd Quarter Bee Buck afternoon filled with crafts. The students made Valentines with Miss Snyder, Mardi Gras masks with Miss Longton, snowflakes with Mrs. Afton (Miss Sullivan), and snowmen with me. (I apologize if they came home with a little bit of paint on their hands and/or clothes! They had a good time!)

Thanks for another great week. Here are a few reminders:

1. Family Mass - Sunday, February 10th- 10:30am in the church. Hope to see many of you there. The students will read and bring up the gifts. (We even have altar server helpers from 6th grade!)

2. No School Days - There is no school for students on Friday, February 15th (due to a staff development day). Monday, February 18th, is also a day off of school (for everyone) in honor of President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend.

Many of the students have really become interested in learning about the presidents. Look below at one of the second graders putting all of the presidents in order (during recess)!

Have a wonderful weekend!