Second Grade News

February 2-6

Spelling Words:  (Test on February 6)

            need                queen             bee

         mean              leaf                 thief

         chief               pony               keys

         grow               toe                 we

         special           every              after               

Reading:   This week our genre is expository text. This type of genre gives information about a topic and includes text features such as captions, bold print, and subheadings. We will be reading selections about different types of weather. As we read, we will be determining the main idea and identifying supporting details.   These are our high-frequency sight words:

         after                before            

         few                   first               

         hurt                 old                 

         would              every
         hear                 special

            
        

Please hang this letter in a handy spot so you can help your child practice reading the words from it a couple of times each day.

Reminders;

*Jump Rope for Heart will be held on February 10. 

*If your child is collecting money for Jump Rope for Heart, the money is to be       

  turned in by February. 5.

*Classroom Valentine Party in the afternoon on February 12.

*Friday, February 20-Field Trip to the Kettunen Center.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Wimmler

As always, this information is also online at mrswimmlersblog.blogspot.com.