NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 4

Hi, everyone!!! HAPPY FRIDAY! We had another SENSATIONAL SECOND GRADE WEEK! We began the week on Monday by reviewing the scientific method and beginning a science experiment about plants. We have two almost identical plants, and we covered the leaves of one of them to see what would happen. Next week we will compare the 2 plants! Ask your child to tell you his/her prediction about what is going to happen!

We spent the week learning about plants. We observed the inside of lima beans and peanuts and talked about what we observed. We read about the parts of plants and discussed what they need to live and grow.

For reading, we enjoyed a funny selection called "Come Back, Jack." We practiced using the reading strategies making predictions, making connections, and comparing & contrasting. We read some great selections in reading group, too!

Other things we learned included:
Math: pictographs and bar graphs; We began our math speed drills, too!
Writing: Reviewed the 5 steps of the writing process; worked on autobiographies.
Language Arts: subject and object pronouns
Bible: We painted rainbows to remind us of how God keeps his promises, and we talked about what slavery was like in Egypt when Moses was born

Here are a few important announcements/reminders:

• Please send in a baby picture and a family picture with your child next week! We will use these for a project, so you won't get them back until the end of the year in the Memory Books!


• We are asking each child to bring in a flashlight to keep at school for some fun activities.


• If your child has a doll and a basket to bring in next week, he/she may. We will be acting out the story of Moses.


• JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY IS COMING UP! It is tentatively scheduled for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH in the afternoon...pending approval from our calendar committee. We will need some parent volunteers to make this day a success, so please let me know if you'll be able to come and help! We will also be asking you to send in items...watch for your item in next week's Friday folder.


• NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH - LABOR DAY!!!


• Denim and diamonds auction - October 8th - Please send in items for our classroom baskets!!! Mrs. Corsino's basket is "Under the Sea" and Mrs. Lupia's is "Froggies, Froggies Everywhere!"


• Next week's STAR STUDENT in Mrs. Corsino's class will be JOHN!!!


• Next week's STAR STUDENT in Mrs. Lupia's class will be RHYS!


• Mrs. Corsino's library day is Tuesday and Mrs. Lupia's is Friday. Remember to have your child return his/her library books!


• Be sure to record your child's reading on his/her bookmark each day!


• Remember to send in Box Tops for Education!


• An entertainment book came home with your child last week. You may either purchase it, sell it, or return it to school!


• Be sure to see the flyer in the Friday Folder about "Christmas in September!"


• The soccer coach is looking for parent volunteers. Call the elementary office if you're interested!

Last week during class, a "teachable moment" happened, and the children and I stopped and read Matthew 25:31-46. Read it in your Bible if you have a chance! It's a great reminder that, whatever we do for people here on Earth, we are really doing for Jesus! :) Mrs. Corsino

In Christ's Name,

Mrs. Corsino and Mrs. Lupia

SECRET WORD: growing

*Both Mrs. Lupia's and Mrs. Corsino's classes are in need of plastic page protectors and solid colored 8 1/2 by 11" scrapbook paper for our Memory Books!