Second Grade March 2016 Newsletter
Dear 2nd Grade Parents,
March will be another exciting month, full on experiments and hands-on activities. We are planning
for a field trip in the future and more information will be coming home soon.
Reading:
Students are learning about poetic elements and types of
poetry. We will also be studying literature, focusing on
point of view and story structure. Please make sure your
child is reading for at least 20 minutes every night.
Math:
Our math focus this month is telling time to the nearest
5 minutes. Please encourage your child to practice
telling time at home.
Science:
We have begun our plant experiments and will be
monitoring the progress of the plant growth throughout
the month. We will also continue studying and observing
moon properties.
Social Studies:
Students are studying economics including goods, and
services, human, capital and natural resources. You can
help make real-life connections for your child by asking
where products come from and the importance of saving
money.
Writing:
Student Planner and Homework Expectations:
This month we will continue writing opinion pieces and using
 Please check your child’s color of the day.
facts to support their reasons. Towards the end of the
Super soaring- Blue
month, students will begin writing their opinion based on
Awesome- Purple
the research they have been acquiring in social studies.
Terrific- Green
Yellow- Slow down, turn it around!
Red- I’m not doing the right thing!
 Please sign the student planner every night.
 After reading please log the minutes.
 Homework- Please contact your child’s teacher
for questions/concerns.
Upcoming Events:
 3/11- 50th Terrific Day Celebration
 3/23- 3rd marking period ends
 3/24- Profession Day, no school for students
 3/25- Spring break begins
Reminders:
 Check Backpacks every day, especially
Wednesdays!
 Check/sign planners daily (The blue book)!
Sincerely,
The Second Grade Team