Where Did the Time Go?
I can't believe we are facing our last four days in second grade. I know this past week was a little crazy since I was out for two days, but we still managed to accomplish great things. We started a new literature study of A Mouse Called Wolf. Ask your child about this sweet story and the inspiration for the title.
Our science investigations into motion have been very insightful and entertaining. The kids really seemed inspired in their independent home projects. The topics are original and the level of thoughtfulness in their planning was amazing. Thank you for all your help in these home projects. Each one has provided us with new knowledge as they are shared, and they have spurred questions about the scientific method that the kids had not really considered before.
We enjoyed a visit from Mr. Joe Smith, one of our awesome parents. He shared with the kids information about the states of matter and how he uses this information in his work to create super strong tools made from diamonds and other impressive materials. The kids really appreciated the hands-on action.
This week we will enjoy our last few days together in second grade and go over a mini-summer project which will help them share their summer reading with us when they return as third graders in the fall. (more information to come) We will also continue sharing our motion projects and our opinion writing pieces and speeches. Enjoy the photos below from this past week.
Important Dates
June 5 11:30 Dismissal (no AfterCare)
June 6 11:30 Dismissal (no AfterCare) Last Day of School
June 7 Teacher Workday
June 17-20 End of Year/Progress Reports Pick-up
Mr. Smith exploring chemistry and the states of matter with second grade.
The beginning of our motion project presentations:
