nd
2
Grade Snippets
Cynthia Rylant Author study.
Students make inferences and
draw conclusions about how
an author’s sensory language
creates imagery.
Weekly Newsletter for
May 1-5, 2017
Prefixes & Suffixes using
prefixes & suffixes to
determine the meaning of
words
Measurement – find the
length of objects using
concrete models for
standard units of length.
(centimeter & inches)
Narrative – students will
write a narrative story
about a time they got hurt
Animals – investigate &
record the unique stages
that animals undergo during
their life cycle. Students
will research an animal.
Then & Now – describe how
science and technology
have changed
communication,
transportation and
recreation.
Last day to take AR tests
is 12
Important Dates
May 2 AR Free Dress
May 11 – Science Night
May 19 - Dickinson night at
Skeeter’s game
May 26 – Talent Show &
Early Release
May 30 - 2nd grade award
ceremony at 1:15.
June 1 – Class party and
last day
Thank you to the
Aycock. family who
provided our 2nd grade
team snacks!
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Teacher Appreciation
• This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please
check the dickinsonpto.com website for teacher
wishlists. (under teacher favorites) Your child
can bring sweet notes, flowers, gift cards,
yummy treats, classroom supplies, etc to show
appreciation to his/her teacher. Thank you in
advance from the 2nd grade teachers! 
• Secretaries Week
• Thank you to everyone who sent in a donation to Mrs.
Cheri and Mrs. Deborah! We were able to collect $244!
So, they each got a combination of gift cards for $122 to
their favorite stores, restaurants, lunch place, and nail
salon. Thank you for your generosity!