Grade 2

Welcome to another school year!   Here is just a short overview of some of the things our Second Grade will be doing this year.  Our Religion studies will help prepare the students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist.  We will learn prayers and focus on the meaning of Mass.   Through many hands on learning experiences, Social studies will emphasize community, the types of government, and customs and human influence.   We will have a special unit on the presidential election.   Math will include number theory, estimation, and operations.   Geometry is included, as well as measurement, data analysis, statistics, and probability.  Science covers the topics of plants and animals, living and nonliving things, and of course dinosaurs.   Currently we are studying the life cycle of the butterfly, we are watching the process of metamorphosis in our classroom with two cooperating caterpillars! Our Reading program will include creative writing.   We will emphasize reading for comprehension, while encouraging reading for enjoyment.  Our phonics program helps students to apply phonics rules and strategies in the decoding and spelling of words.   We'll study grammar, usage, mechanics, and of course, spelling!   Our goals in handwriting include legible handwriting and proficiency in manuscript writing.   Students will begin to use cursive lettering during the middle or end of the school year.   We will incorporate technology skills into each subject as appropriate.   We're off to a great start, and we're looking forward to a year of fun and learning!                                                                                                           Mrs. Visentin