The end of a busy week!

Our first five-day week in second grade has been busy, productive, and fun!  We learned a lot about immigration and students used the laptop computers to go on a virtual tour of Ellis Island!  You might want to check out the site with your child at home!

Virtual Tour of Ellis Island

We have a Writing Workshop each day where students learn about choosing a story topic from their life to draw and write about.  During this time, I conference with individual children to reinforce strengths in their writing and to help them move forward with a needed skill.  Our class has been very enthusiastic to share their stories and I've enjoyed getting to know children more through their writing!

Reminder: Picture Day is this Thursday September 19th!

FYI: A new homework packet went home today including reading and math homework, as well as an optional social studies activity.  We had a great return rate today!  Thanks for your help at home with this!