Weekly Newsletter Quarter 4 Week 11 5/26-5/29

Spalding: This week we are ending the year with reviewing phonograms in fun ways including bingo! 

History:  We will conclude our study of civil rights leaders.

Math: This week we are ending the year with reviewing concepts learned from the year in fun ways including bingo! 

Literature: This week we are ending the year with reviewing in fun ways including bingo!

Reminders and Updates:

MONDAY- No School, Memorial Day

TUESDAY- Early release

WEDNESDAY- Early Release

THURSDAY- Early release & last day of school. Picnic: Please send scholars with a cold lunch if you did not sign them up to receive a hot lunch this day, hot lunch will be unavailable to those who did not sign up. Please make sure your scholars come prepared with sunscreen and with a non-pop culture hat if needed.

FRIDAY- No school! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

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 10 5/19-5/23

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

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar/writing they are composing a procedural writing and thank you letters.

History: We will conclude history by looking at Civil Rights leaders.

Math: This week in Math we are introducing concepts that will be taught in the 3rd grade, next year. Including subtraction, fractions and fraction lengths.

Literature: This week we are continuing classic, The Cricket in Time Square.

We are continuing our new saying “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

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 9 5/12-5/16

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

Grammar/Writing: This week in Grammar/Writing, they will be presenting their Insect Museum Projects and writing a personal narrative. 

History: Scholars will finish their study of the Civil War and take their Quiz and then begin looking at civil rights leaders and how they impact the world we live in today.

Science: Scholars will present their Insect Projects.

Math: This week in Math we are introducing concepts that will be taught in the 3rd grade, next year. Including comparing numbers in the thousand and problems involving addition within 1000 using strategies based on place value.

Literature: This week we are continuing classic, The Cricket in Time Square.

We are continuing our new saying “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

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 8 5/5-5/9

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

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are reviewing parts of speech and in writing they will continue to write paragraphs.

History: Will complete our study of the civil war and have our Quiz on Friday, May 9th.

Science: In prep for our Insect Projects, we will take a deeper dive into insects.

Math: This week in Math we are continuing money concepts. We will review on Thursday and test on Friday.

Literature: This week we are continuing classic, The Cricket in Time Square.

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are continuing our new poem “The Lincoln” by Nancy Byrd Turner. Please have your scholar practice at home! We are reciting on 5/7-5/8

We are continuing our new saying “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

Reminders and Updates: 

WEDNESDAY- First day to recite poems

THURSDAY- Last day to recite poems, Math Review

FRIDAY- Civil War Quiz, Math Test

INSECT PROJECTS DUE MAY 13TH

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 7 4/28- 5/2

Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 20 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning about fact and opinion and in writing they will continue to compose paragraphs.

History: We are going to be diving deeper into the Civil War. Scholars should be able to identify who won the war and why.

Science: We will continue to look at plants and habits of plants. Scholars should continue working on their Insect Projects. They will be due Tuesday, May 13th.

Math: This week in Math we are revisiting money with coin recognition, and counting coins

Literature: This week we are Beginning our next classic, Crickets in Time Square.

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are continuing our new poem “The Lincoln” by Nancy Byrd Turner. Please have your scholar practice at home! Plan to recite 5/7-5/8

We are continuing our new saying “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

Reminders and Updates: 

FRIDAY- No School!

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 6: 4/21- 25

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 context clues and in writing they will continue to write paragraphs.  

History: We will continue to study the civil war and the impact it had on America.

Science: We will continue to look at plants and habits of plants. Scholars will also be bringing home their Science Insect Project Packet. Projects will be due Tuesday, May 13th.

Math: This week we are finishing our Financial Literacy chapter and testing Friday.

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

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are starting our new poem “The Lincoln” by Nancy Byrd Turner. Please have your scholar practice at home! Plan to recite 5/7-5/8

We are learning our new saying “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

Reminders and Updates: 

FRIDAY- Full Day, SPIRIT DAY! Math Test

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 5 4/14 - 4/18

Spalding: This week in Spalding we are writing 20 words (all cursive) and studying phonograms! 

Grammar/Writing: This week in grammar we are learning to alphabetize words and in writing we are continuing to write paragraphs.

History: We will be learning about the Civil War and the role Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman played in it.

Science: We will take a closer look at living organisms and their habitats. 

Math: This week the scholars beginning our chapter on financial literacy. We are beginning on learning the meaning of saving, spending and lending money.

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

Poetry/ Saying: This week we are starting our new poem “The Lincoln” by Nancy Byrd Turner. Please have your scholar practice at home! Plan to recite 5/7-5/8

We are starting our new saying, “I’m going to turn over a new Leaf.”

Reminders and Updates: 

THURSDAY- Charlotte's Web Celebration

FRIDAY- No School :)

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 )