Second Grade
Teacher: Mrs AndradaSECOND GRADE - YEARLY GOALS
Curriculum
I. Bible – Positive Action for Christ – Finding God’s Promises, Primary Bible Reader
- Lessons such as God’s Promises, Salvation, Creation, Life of Moses, Miracles, Tabernacle, Joshua, Ten Plagues of Egypt, and lessons of Jesus
- Curriculum includes memory verses, vocabulary, Bible doctrine, Bible maps, character trait activities, and life application sections
II. Reading – A Beka
- Handbook for Reading
- Story Tree
- Treasure Chest
- Hidden Treasure
- No Longer a Nobody (Novel)
- Paths of Gold
- Sunshine Meadows
- Silver Sails
- Open Skies
- Growing Up Where Jesus Lived
- All Kinds of Animals
III. Phonics – A Beka – Letters and Sounds 2
- Review of vowels, consonants, blends, one-and two- vowel words, consonant blends, and all phonics rules
- Recognition and use of all phonics special sounds in reading
- Spelling rules: Doubling consonants, dropping silent e, changing yto i
- Oral reading
- Reading comprehension
IV. Penmanship – A Beka – Writing with Phonics 2
- Manuscript letter formation
- Cursive letter formation
- Daily seatwork practice in all academic areas
- Introduction to ¾ -space writing
- Writing thank you notes and letters
- Writing poetry
- Guided creative writing
V. Spelling and Poetry – A Beka – Spelling and Poetry 2
- Weekly phonics-based word list
- Vocabulary words and definitions – second semester
- Reinforcement activities
- Spelling glossary
- Reading and writing various styles of poetry
- Weekly test
VI. Math – Saxon – Math 2
- Number and Operation, Number Sense and Numeration, Concepts of Whole Number Operation
- Whole Number Computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and d)
- Fractions and Decimals
- Money
- Patterns, Algebra, and Functions (number sentences, graphs, and comparison symbols)
- Geometry (shapes, spatial relationships, line segments, angles, symmetry, andtransformations)
- Measurement (time, calendar, temperature, linear measure, weight-mass, Capacity-Volume, Perimeter, and Area)
- Data analysis, statistics, and probability (surveys, pictographs, bar graphs, Venn diagrams, and probability)
- Problem Solving (developing skills and strategies)
Language – A Beka – Language 2
- Capitalization of a first word in a sentence, days of the week, months of the year, special holidays, people, and places
- Correct punctuation at the ends of sentences
- Words using prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, compound words, same-meaning words, singular and plural words, singular possessive words, and contractions
- Alphabetizing words and other dictionary skills
- Word usage rules
- Writing of complete sentences, periods, questions, exclamations, short stories, friendly letters, and guided creative writing
- Writing thank you notes and letters
VII. History and Geography – A Beka – Our America
- America: Our home, our flag, our Patriotic holidays, our songs
- The people who built America: The Separatists, America’s Indians, the Colonists, America’s pioneers, America’s cowboys, the new Americans, and tomorrow’s Americans
VIII. Science – A Beka – Enjoying God’s World 2
- Enjoying Myself and Others
- Enjoying the Animal World
- Enjoying the Plant World
- Enjoying Things That Work Together
- Enjoying Things That Move
- Enjoying the Air Around Us
- Enjoying Our Earth and Sky
IX. Health, Safety and Manners – A Beka – Health, Safety, & Manners 2
- Health: Posture, nutrition, exercise, rest, cleanliness, diseases, and thinking right thoughts
- Manners: Courtesy, politeness, kindness, cheerfulness, respectfulness, thoughtfulness, thankfulness, patience, table and telephone manners
- Safety: At home and away from home, on the streets, around water, and during bad weather
X. Art
- Coloring, watercoloring, crafts, projects, and various other media
XI. Physical Education
- Organized outdoor games and exercise
XII. Music – with school music teacher
- Participation in school musicals
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Dear Parents,
What a joy and privilege it has been teaching your child this year! I have enjoyed spending the school year getting to know each and every child! Each child has special and unique qualities that have meant so much to me and their classmates! I will miss them along with you! It is such a blessing to have many parents who are loving, caring, and have a supportive spirit towards their child’s teacher! Thank you!
Children, we have had an amazing year learning, growing, and having fun! I will miss you more than words can express! I pray you will have a fun, enjoyable, and memorable summer with your family and friends!
Prayers, love, and blessings for a delightful summer,
Mrs. Owens
Calendar of Events
Third Grade School Supply List [ link here ]
June
- 3-7 — NO Daycare
- 10 — Summer Camp Session 1
- 24 — Summer Camp Session 2
July
- 8 — Summer Camp Session 3
- 9 – 12 — Piano Camp (LINK HERE)
- 16 – 19 — Praise Band Camp (LINK HERE)
- 22 — Summer Camp Session 4
- 23 – 26 — Music Camp (LINK HERE)
2019 – 2020 Important School Dates to Remember
Orientation Night | Mon., Aug. 12 |
First Day of School | Wed., Aug. 14 |
Labor Day – no school | Mon., Sep. 2 |
Veterans Day – no school | Mon., Nov. 11 |
Thanksgiving Week – no school | Nov. 25 – 29 |
Christmas Break – no school | Dec. 20 – Jan. 5 |
MLK Jr. Day – no school | Mon., Jan. 20 |
President’s Day – no school | Mon., Feb 17 |
Easter Break – no school | Apr. 13 – 17 |
Memorial Day – no school | Mon., May 25 |
Last Day of School | Thur., May 28 |