Welcome to the Super Seconds!

Important Information for
2011-2012 School year

January
Topics of Study

In addition to language arts and math our students will study:

art: Hokusai's The Great Wave

Science: The Water Cycle

Social Studies: Modern Japan
Civil Rights

Parents, Please join us for a special chapel on Jan. 16. 2nd grade will lead our program honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Field trips:
Trailwise- Jan. 19

We are happy for a new friend to join 2nd grade!
Meet Samantha

Samantha has 2 brothers, Addison and Josh. She likes the color orange and enjoys swimming. Her favorite subject is music. She moved to Chattanooga from Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 17th. Welcome to St. Peter's, Samantha!

Happy Birthday
Drew- Jan. 27

Adventures in Trailwise 

2nd grade is enjoying learning in our outdoor classroom! Once a month our class experiences lessons in nature through the leadership of our teacher, Mark Warren. Mark guides our students toward a unique relationship with the environment. Students gain an appreciation and love for the world around them. Here are some pictures of our experiences:

      These pictures show our students learning about squirrels. After attempting to balance and walk on logs we learned how to build a squirrel's nest. Students used resources around them, just as squirrels must do, to build a home that would keep squirrels warm and dry in the winter months.

            Another activity involved students working together to build a solid structure which would keep them warm and dry in harsh weather. Students learned that Cherokee and other Native American tribes closely watched animals around them. They used many of the animals' techniques for building nests to help build warm, dry homes for their own families.

"IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME!"

In October Second Graders studied Ancient Greece. They explored Greek history, art, and mythology. The study concluded with a Festival lead by Caroline's mom and grandmom. Students, dressed in tunics and laurel wreath crowns, danced to Greek music, enjoyed traditional Greek foods, and learned of Greek customs.  

Thank you, Mrs. Renegar, for sharing your rich culture with us!

 Sights from the Greek Festival  

 

Greek architecture and sculpture were studied. Here are a few works by second graders. Enjoy The Thinker and Winged Victory!

Students created models of Greeks gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. 

Welcome to Second Grade
 

2nd grade has enjoyed sharing the past few weeks with intern, Julia Engel. Julia, a high school student from Mainz, Germany, is interested in pursuing a career in education. We wish her all the best!

Julia lead lessons in creative writing, social studies, and greek mythology.

READING BUDDIES
2nd grade looks forward to reading to their preschool buddies on Monday mornings. 

First Week of School Fun

 Second graders learned the importance of being good listeners from reading the book

How Jack Rabbit Got His Very Long Ears.

 Students celebrated summer reading with a bubblegum icecream party and a time for sharing. Each student chose a book that was read over the summer and created a puppet of a favorite character. There are many talented artists and readers in the group!

Curious about the world around you? Learn more about science HERE.

Accelerated Reader   

 2nd graders are encouraged to read 8 or more AR books per quarter. Students earn a sticker to place on a personal chart for each book they read and score a comprehension grade of 80% or higher. 

It's always fun to listen to a good book!!  See what's new!   

 Do you ever wonder, "Why is handwriting important?"

 Parents,
We are always looking for exciting activities to enhance our studies in the Core Knowledge Curriculum. If you have an interest and would like to share, please let us know.
Thank you for the opportunity to teach your children. It's going to be a wonderful school year!

Mrs. Ruffner and Mrs. Stinnett