THANK YOU

Dear All,
I have had a great year with my students.
Your children were curious and passionate about learning. They filled my bucket!
I want to wish you all a wonderful summer. My plans for the summer are the pictures below.
Thank You, Mrs. Jeni Goode

Early Chapter Books

Early Chapter Books

Secrets of Droon series by Tony Abbott Cam Jansen series by David Adler The Golden Ghost (and related books) by Marion Dane Bauer Sophie series by Lara Bergen Pony Pals series by Jeanne Betancourt Beast Quest series by Adam Blade Soccer Cats series by Matt Christopher Peach Streed Mudders series by Matt Christopher The Bailey School Kids series by Debbie Dadey Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo The Hardy Boys: Secret Files series by Franklin Dixon The Dragons of Wayward Crescent series by Chris D'Lacey Clubhouse Mysteries series by Sharon Draper Sassy series by Sharon Draper Dyamonde Daniel series by Nikki Grimes My Weird School series by Dan Gutman Sneaky Pony series by Hadley Higginson Nancy Drew Notebook series by Carolyn Keene Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series by Carolyn Keene Ready Freddy series by Abby Klein Horrible Harry series by Suzy Kline Pony Crazed Princess series by Diana Kimpton Katie Kazoo series by Nancy Krulik Flower Fairies Friends series by Pippa Le Quesne Various Sports books by Jake Maddox Miami Jackson series by Patricia & Fredrick McKissack Rainbow Magic Fairies series by Daisy Meadows Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park The Littles series by John Peterson Jigsaw Jones Mystery series by James Preller Calendar Mysteries series by Ron Roy A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar Horrid Henry series by Francesca Simon Dinosaur Cove series by Rex Stone

Summer Reading

Why is Summer Reading so Important?  It helps keep children growing as readers. Those that read do not have "summer slide" in their reading life. Summer slide is when children regress in their reading ability.

Video on Summer Reading




Links to Summer Reading programs at area libraries:

St. Louis County Library Summer Reading Info

St. Louis Public Library Summer Reading

Richmond Heights Public Library Summer Reading

Magic House Field Trip 2018

Magic House Field Trip 2018

Click on link above to see slide show.

Science Air and Weather

We blew bubbles and watched how the wind/air moved the bubbles. We made parachutes and learned that air goes under the parachute and pushes the parachute up. We made pinwheels and kites. Finally, we made balloon rockets and watch the air push the balloon rocket on a string. 

Bubbles

Balloon Rockets

Balloon Rockets 

Spring Newsletter

In Readers' Workshop we are finished our Unit on Characters in Books. The students have learned to look at the characters in the books they read as a friend. Many students have read through whole series and can tell someone all about the main character. We have learned that many fiction books have a problem and solution and we can understand the author's message. Many children have been reading for longer periods of time because they are so excited to read about the characters in their books. In addition, we studied books across the genres. We compared nonfiction books to fiction books on the same topic. Last, we read some fairy tales to better understand the Second Grade Fairy Tale Theater show which was April 19th. This was a performance in which all second grade students got to participate. Next, we are starting book clubs.  The students will get into groups to read and reflect on books.

Along with reading about characters in books we wrote  fiction character stories in.....

Writer's Workshop.  Each student created a character that goes on realistic adventures. The students had many books in their series and are going to read their writing to their friends in kindergarten and fourth grade. The excitement in the room over the last couple of weeks to write was infectious. Some students had up to 8 stories in their series!  Next, we will learn about poetry. The students will learn to see the world through artists eyes and express their feelings.

In Math, we are finishing Chapter 13, Addition and Subtraction to 40. The students learned many strategies to solve addition and subtraction to 40. Many regrouped larger numbers with blocks, cubes/tens rods and used the number line to help them find the answer.  Being able to understand what the question is asking before starting the solution is key.  Over  the summer your child may access online resources to help them practice their math:
    www.gregtangmath.com

In Science,  we are finishing the Unit about Air and Weather.  During this science unit, the children explored properties of air as it interacts with other materials and when it is put under pressure.  We observed, recorded and discussed the weather every day and discussed the types of instruments scientist use to learn about the weather. We made parachutes, kites and windmills to extend our learning.

Social Studies- We will learn about the Marketplace next. We will read books about and discuss: needs vs.wants, goods vs. services, and where many things are made with a close look a factories.
We will take the children to the Magic House and have them explore different jobs they could do when they grow up.

Important dates to remember:
Thursday, May 24th-  All Library Books due
Friday, May 25th- Field Day
Monday, May 28th- No School, Memorial Day
Thursday, May 31st- Last Day- EARLY RELEASE

Fairy Tale Theater 2018

Please click on the link to watch the Fairy Tale Theater from April 2018.
The second grade students did a wonderful job.

2018 Second Grade Fairy Tale Theater