Weekly Newsletter Quarter 4 Week 4, 4/7- 4/11

 Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 30 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning about alphabetizing words and in writing we are working on composing a whole paragraph.

History: We will finish the study of Americans moving west and being studying the Civil War. Quiz on Tuesday, April 8th.

Science: We will be wrapping up our look at insects. This week we will focus on insects that are harmful to humans and what it is called when someone studies insects.

Math: This week the scholars are wrapping up our chapter with fractions and testing on Thursday. Friday we will introduce our next topic, financial literacy.

Literature: This week we are continuing our classic, Charlotte's Web.

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are continuing our poem, "The Hayloft" by Robert Louis Stevenson. We are planning to recite April 9th/10th.  Please have your scholar practice at home!

We are continuing our saying: "Practice what you preach."

Reminders and Updates: 

TUESDAY- History quiz

WEDNESDAY- First Day to recite poem 

THURSDAY- Math Test/ Last Day to recite poem

SATURDAY- SPARTAN FIESTA & GHWH Art Walk

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 4 Week 3 3/31- 4/4

Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 30 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning about suffixes and in writing we are working on conventions.

History: We will continue to follow settlers moving West.

Science: We will continue looking at cycles that happen on earth. This week we will focus on ants and other insects.

Math: This week the scholars are continuing to learn about fractions with equal parts and whole parts. 

Literature: This week we are continuing our classic, Charlotte's Web.

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are continuing our poem, "The Hayloft" by Robert Louis Stevenson. We are planning to recite April 9th/10th.  Please have your scholar practice at home!

We are continuing our saying: "Practice what you preach."

Reminders and Updates: 

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 4 Week 2 3/24-3/28

 Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 30 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning about quotation marks and in writing we are writing a paragraph independently.

History: We will continue how early Americans traveled and settled west. 

Science: We will continue learning about the different cycles of the earth. This week we will focus on what makes the seasons and the life cycle of a plant.

Math: This week the scholars are continuing to learn about shapes, reviewing shapes on Tuesday and testing on Wednesday. We will then introduce our next chapter about fractions.

Literature: This week we are continuing our classic, Charlotte's Web.

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are continuing our poem, "The Hayloft" by Robert Louis Stevenson. We are planning to recite April 9th/10th.  Please have your scholar practice at home!

We are continuing our saying: "Practice what you preach."

Reminders and Updates: 

BOOK FAIR is This week

MONDAY:  Read-a-Thon begins

WEDNESDAY: MATH TEST over Shapes

FRIDAY:  SPIRIT DAY

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 4 Week 1 3/17-3/21

 Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 29 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning about quotation marks and in writing we are writing a paragraph independently.

History: We will be continuing our journey west, as we learn about the American settlers travel west. 

Science: We will begin looking at different cycles in nature. The first cycle we will look at is day and night, and seasons. 

Math: This week scholars are continuing to learn more about shapes with more emphasis on 3-D shapes. We will be utilizing both our Singapore and Envision books for extra practice.

Literature: This week we are beginning our next classic, Charlotte's Web.

Poetry/ Saying:  This week we are introducing "The Hayloft" by Robert Louis Stevenson. We are planning to recite April 9th/10th.  Please have your scholar practice at home!

We are introducing our next saying "Practice what you preach."

Reminders and Updates: 

 BOOK FAIR is NEXT WEEK

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 3 Week 8 03/03-03/07

 Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 10 words (9 cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar, they are learning about possessive nouns. In Writing, they will write a paragraph about spring break and their field trip. 

History: We will be continuing our study on how the Americans moved west.  

Science: We will continue to study the human body and how it works.  

Math: This week scholars are beginning our next chapter with Shapes. We will open with learning 2-D and 3-D shapes and complete a fun pizza shape activity before our Field Trip Thursday and Spring Break. 

Literature: This week in Literature we are continuing our classic, The Borrowers, by Mary Norton. 

Poetry/ Saying:  This week in Poetry we are practicing and reciting our poem, "Harriet Tubman," by Eloise Greenfield. We are planning to recite March 4th/5th.  Please have your scholar practice at home!

We are continuing our saying, "In hot water." 

Reminders and Updates: 

Second Grade FIELD TRIP is this THURSDAY 03/06/23

Plan to recite POEM on 03/04 and 03/05

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 3 Week 7 02/24-02/28

Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 29 words (21 cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar, they are learning about homonyms. In Writing, they will be composing introduction sentences in a paragraph. 

History: We will be completing the study of the War of 1812 with our Quiz on Tuesday February 25th and start the study on how the Americans moved west.  

Science: We will continue to study the human body and how it works and how we can keep it healthy. 

Math: This week scholars are continuing with Data lessons with bar graphs and line plots. We will review on Thursday and test on data Friday. 

Literature: This week in Literature we are continuing our classic, The Borrowers, by Mary Norton. 

Poetry/ Saying:  This week in Poetry we are continuing our poem, "Harriet Tubman," by Eloise Greenfield. We are planning to recite March 4th/5th. 

We are continuing our saying, "In hot water." 

Reminders and Updates: 

- History Quiz 02/26

- Math Test 02/28

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )

Weekly Newsletter Quarter 3 Week 6 2/17-2/21

 Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 17 words (9 cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar, they are learning about antonyms and synonyms. In Writing, they will be writing conclusion sentences in a paragraph. 

History: We will be completing the study of the War of 1812. Students will have a quiz on Thursday, please study flash cards.  

Science: We will begin studying the human body and how it works and how we can keep it healthy. 

Math: This week scholars are reviewing and testing on multiplication Wednesday. We will then begin our next chapter on Data with bar and picture graphs. 

Literature: This week in Literature we are continuing our classic, The Borrowers, by Mary Norton. 

Poetry/ Saying:  This week in Poetry we are continuing our poem, "Harriet Tubman," by Eloise Greenfield. We are planning to recite March 4th/5th. 

We are continuing our saying, "In hot water." 

Reminders and Updates: 

If your scholar is Upper school carline pick up in the afternoon, please make sure they have a book to read while they wait to be called to the MPR.

2nd Grade Contact Information:

2A Lead - Amanda Zamora ( amanda.zamora@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Cori Bellamy ( cori.bellamy@greatheartstxschools.org )

2B (Team) Lead- Michelle Sauceda ( michelle.sauceda@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Marisa Esquivel ( marisa.esquivel@greatheartstxschools.org )

2C Lead - Letha Huron ( letha.huron@greatheartstxschools.org )

 AT Naomi Rocha ( naomi.rocha@greatheartstxschools.org )

2D Lead -Ruby Cruz ( ruby.cruz@greatheartstxschools.org )

AT Desiree Lozano ( desiree.lozano@greatheartstxschools.org )