Summer Resources!

Summer is a great time to encourage your student to dive deeper 

into content they love! We have created an Online Resources Padlet 

to give some resources for students to explore! See HERE for a 

guide on how to use padlet!

You and your family will have free EPIC reading use until June 30th. 

After that, you will be prompted to pay a monthly subscription. 

For free options, check out the padlet (link above)!

If any passwords/logins are required, they are on the activity or

they are your students previous login!

There are also resources for the DINO lovers, the scientists, 

the historians, the mathematicians, and every student in between!

Our resources were gathered by coaches (shout out to Mrs. Elliot, 

Ms. Sirois, and Mrs. Lawrence!), staff (hey-yo Ms. Dee!!!), and your 

2nd grade teachers (Ms. Richards, Mrs. Southard, Mrs. Lyons, and 

Ms. Sissel).You can send us emails by clicking on the teacher's name 

above but responses may be delayed during summer months! 

We wish you and your family a happy, safe, and healthy summer!

- The second grade team!

Remote Learning Online Resources

Second grade families, these are some links we are using daily to complete work for our remote learning! Click the links and log in to get started! 

Google Classroom

www.ixl.com

www.getepic.com

Contact your student’s teacher for log in information

Ms. Sissel - sisses@portlandschools.org

Ms. Richards - richaal@portlandschools.org

Mrs. Southard - southt@portlandschools.org

Mrs. Lyons - lyonsg@portlandschools.org

Or on Talking Points !

More resources -

Some of these websites may require you to create a log in

Reading:

Scholastic

Storyline online

Time for Kids

Newsela

Tumblebooks

Raz-Kids

Writing:

Scholastic story starters

Math:

Sheppard Software Math Games

Math Blaster

Calculation Nation

Science:

National Geographic - Kids

Mystery Science

Ask Dr. Universe

Kids Do Ecology

Nasa Kids Club

Sparticl.org

Exploratorium

Museum of Science + Industry Chicago Games

Tynker

Funology

Kinetic City

PBS KIDS STEM Video Game Challenge

Wonderville

Science Kids

SCORE Science Kid’s Corner

Bill Nye the Science Guy

TryEngineering Games

STEM Games on BrainPop  

STEMWorks

Specials:

Gym

Art

Music

Library

Breaks:

GoNoodle

Mo Willems - Lunch Doodles

Remote Learning

Google classroom

Google classroom can also be accessed by typing "classroom.google.com"

If it asks you to enter a class code, make sure you are logged in as the 2nd grade student! They will not need a code.

Second Grade September Newsletter

Internet Safety Tips!

Have you wondered how long your child should be using technology in a day?  Are you worried about keeping your child safe on the internet?  Here are some tips from the Second Grade team!

5 Healthy Media Habits to Teach our Children!

1. Set limits on the amount of time as well as the apps and videos your child is watching.

2. Check ratings and make sure all apps and videos are age-appropriate.

3. Turn off all screens at least an hour before bed!  And create "tech-free" zones, like mealtimes.

4. Ask questions about kids' favorite games, shows, and characters.  Discuss ideas and issues they read about or learn about through TV and video games.

5. Walk the walk--Be a good role model for your child!

See https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids for more information on this important topic!


Other Websites that may Help:

1. https://www.commonsensemedia.org    Suggestions for free educational apps with reviews, simple tips for media habits for young kids, and parental control ideas.

2. http://www.netsmartz.org/  Ways to discuss technology use with your child.

3. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/screen-time/what-are-some-good-websites-that-are-safe-for-my-kid-to-explore  A short article on some great, recommended websites!

Save the Date!

Cooking Classes

In Second Grade, students have been participating in weekly cooking classes with Cultivating Community.  All classes have been learning about where our food comes from, vitamins and minerals and how they keep us healthy, and how to prepare tasty meals!  We have made a variety of healthy recipes, from kale salad to blueberry smoothies, and tabouli.  These lessons add onto what we learned in our fall gardening classes and will set the foundation for what we will learn about the Riverton community garden in the spring.  What a wonderful addition Cultivating Community has been to our science curriculum!

Mrs. Harrison's Newsletter

Mrs. Harrison's Authors' Tea

"I'm An Expert!"

Sharing My Writing!

Friends & Parents Gather Round!

Non-Fiction Read Aloud

We have been learning more about where food comes from during our daily interactive read aloud!
Today students compared and contrasted fall and spring on the farm.

Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community Leads Morning Meeting!

Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community Leads Morning Meeting!
                        Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Every Second Grader Joined Us For Morning Meeting:

* GREETING:  "Hello Neighbor"
 
   

   
* ACTIVITY:  Double This
 
* SHARE:  Acts of Kindness:
   Groups of Students Acted Out Below:
     1.  How to use the Buddy Bench when you want a friend.  Notice who is sitting on the bench
            and ask them to play.
      2.  Pick up litter to keep our world clean.
      3.  How to help a student who is hurt and ask them if they need help

*MORNING MESSAGE - A student read this message to the entire second grade!

   Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community Enjoyed Teaching All of the Second Grade Students !
                                   

Second Graders to Snell's Family Farm!

                                                 Second Graders to Snell's Family Farm!

Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community: Readers Grow Like Beanstalks!

MRS. HARRISON'S CLASSROOM COMMUNITY:  READERS GROW LIKE BEANSTALKS!

Mrs. Southard's Beginning of the Year Newsletter

Ms. Harrison's Beginning of Year Newsletter

Welcome to a New Year in Second Grade!

Hello Families!
We have so enjoyed having your student.  Below are some things we want you to know about Second Grade.

Behavior Expectations
Although each class has their own classroom contract, we follow the Riverton School rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Cooperative.  Students can receive a green ticket every time they are "caught" following the school rules.  When a student collects 100 green tickets they are honored throughout the school!

Homework
Second Grade made a decision this year to assign little homework.  Instead, we hope that you spend time with your student and play games, read books, and enjoy the outdoors.  The only homework requirement is for students to read Monday through Thursday for 15 minutes a night.

Schedule

Curriculum
We will update you on our classroom curriculum throughout the year.  We hope you enjoy the pictures that give a peek into what students are doing at school!  In general we use Every Day Math and the Teachers College Reading and Writing programs.

Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community Video!

A short video that shows how our classroom community has fun together!


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4W-X-tPbCNsZ0MzRk4zTXlYbGM/view?usp=sharing

Mrs. Southard's Ocean Creature Museum

Thank you for supporting our students in their work!  They were so excited to share with you.

Mrs. Harrison's Classroom Community Enjoyed Coastal Carol!