Today in Grade Two

A notice was sent home today about our class's Brag Tag positive reinforcement program. Students receive brag tags throughout the year during special occasions, to celebrate birthdays, and to recognize good behavior. Each student has a necklace that he or she keeps at school and on Friday students get to wear their necklaces if they so choose. Today we also conducted a Saving Sam STEM activity in Science. Students had to rescue Sam the gummy worm who had lost his lifejacket. Using only paper clips, students worked together to rescue Sam and put the lifejacket back on him! The kids LOVED it!  Thank you for the donations! I really appreciate your generosity!

First Day Fun!

Today we read First Day Jitters and Wemberley Worried. Then we created a pictograph of our first day feelings. In the afternoon, the whole second grade had a lemonade social. Students were able to mix with their friends from other classrooms, and have the opportunity to make new friends. Despite the heat, it was a great day all in all!

Remind App Class Code Number

Our class code for Wilson2 is 432bc. Text 432bc to 81010 to join. Once you are in, you will get up to date reminders about what's going on in our classroom!

3 ways to join a class on Remind

Can You Guess What Our Classroom's Theme is?

2E is coming along! All we need now is YOU! Are you ready? Can't wait! #secondgradegoals

Suggested Second Grade Supply List for 2E

SUGGESTED SECOND GRADE SUPPLY LIST

This year I am asking for community supplies. A community supply system is one in which students share the supplies donated. I keep all of the supplies in easily accessible areas for everyday use.

This system also helps foster a sense that the classroom and everything in it belong to everyone. Additionally, it helps children learn how to share and cooperate, and it ensures that all children have what they need.
I also do understand that many students are eager to purchase some supplies for themselves, so the following items students may bring in for their own use:

1 pencil box or case labeled with their name on it
1 box of 12-24 count crayons or colored pencils
1 folder labeled with their name on it that will be used as a take home folder

Community Supply List:

Ticonderoga pencils (1 - 2 boxes)

3 pocket folders 

1 package of erasers

3 LARGE glue sticks or 6 SMALL glue sticks

1 bottle of Elmer’s glue

1  pack of Expo dry erase markers

2 marble composition notebooks

1 pair of blunt nose scissors

1 highlighter

Headphones – Please label these with your name. No earbuds please.

Donations always appreciate include:

Clorox/Lysol Wipes

Tissues

Paper towels

The Summer Reading Book for students entering second grade is:

Frog and Toad Are Friends  by Arnold Lobel

Summer School Shenanigans!

We have been doing a LOT of STEM activities and team-building activities this summer at the Summer Academy at Northwest School. I hope to incorporate some of these ideas with my second grade class at JA this year.