May 14-18

Writing:
Watch out! A new angry bird is in town! This week we are creating our own angry bird and giving it powers. We will make a model of it and work on interesting descriptive words. Then we will write a letter to the community warning them of this new hazardous bird.

Reading:
Lights, Curtain, Action! There are some new thespians in second grade. We are working on our reading skills by performing different reader's theaters. Students will work on reading with expression and fluency and staying together as a team. There will be a performance soon so watch your email for the date.

Math and Social Studies:
Our game of life continues. Students have moved into their neighborhoods, survived a flood, learned about the importance of insurance, and are saving and spending their salaries. They also have learned about credit and interest and how paying interest on something isn't always worth it. It might be better to wait until you have saved up the money. This week we are learning about goods and services and producers and consumers. We will look at how things are made and students will have the opportunity to create an item and a factory that will make it.

Reminders:
Field Trip: May 16th- closed-toed shoes and disposable lunch
Party and awards ceremony: May 25th

May 7-11

Thank you to everyone who came to Knowledge Night last night. It was so fun to show off everything we have been working on this year. It's hard to be believe we only have a few weeks left before the last day of school, but there are still things to learn! Here is what is going on this week:

Writing:
Shh, it's a surprise for our moms! Mothers Day is coming up and students are working on special cards to honor their mom. I won't tell you more but it's sure to be sweet!

Reading:
This week we are focusing on government. Students will learn about the function of the mayor, governor, and president and the names of each. They will also take place in a mock election, where students are voting for their favorite candy. They will register to vote, vote in the primary election where the candidates from the chewy party and the chocolate party will be chosen. Then students will create a campaign poster to promote their candidate. Then they will participate in the general election to choose the winner!

Math and Social Studies:
These subjects are combined this week as students are beginning a big project on financial literacy. Students are participating in a simulation where they will earn a salary for doing a job, create a budget and pick a place to live that is appropriate for their salary, and move into their new community. Students will learn about saving money and needs versus wants. They will also learn about credit and interest. It's sure to be a fun few weeks!

Reminders:
May 8th: Spirit Night at Phil's Ice House
May 16th: Field Trip to Austin Humane Society
May 25th: Class party and awards ceremony
May 29th: Last Day of School