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 )

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 )