SECOND GRADE NEWS

MARCH 2019

WHAT’S NEW? UPCOMING

Please take a look at the On March 21, 2019 we will be
honoring the incredible kids in our
EVENTS:
upcoming events for more school. We are asking for your help in
details. writing a special note to your child March 2- Read
reminding them how incredible they
are to you and your family. You may Across America
begin sending your letters through
March 18th. Please Address The March 6- Ann Arbor
JOY, FEELING ONE’S OWN Letter(s) with the following
information: Hands-On Museum
VALUE, BEING APPRECIATED Your Child’s Name
– (Field Trip).
AND LOVED BY OTHERS,
Teacher’s Name
FEELING USEFUL AND –
March 8-9- Barnes
C/O Mt. Clemens and Noble Book Fair
CAPABLE OF PRODUCTION
Montessori Academy
ARE ALL FACTORS OF – March 14- Pi Day
1070 Hampton Road
ENORMOUS VALUE FOR THE – March 20- Spring
Mt. Clemens,
HUMAN SOUL.
MI 48043 Equinox
CCon . -MARIA MONTESSOIR
March 21- Incredible
Kid Day (Children’s
CURRICULUM
READING: We will read stories such SPELLING: Please continue to Poetry Day)
as Thunder Cakes, The Art Lesson, Moses practice at home each week. Spelling March 22 - End of the
Goes to a Concert, The School Mural, tests are every Friday.
which wraps up Theme 6. SOCIAL STUDIES: Community studies
Quarter
WRITING: There will be many will continue this month focusing on March 28-29 -
opportunities for your child to free write. how communities work together.
Conferences
We are focusing on a solid paragraph CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: We will
and getting all of our thoughts on discuss and practice responsibility
paper. (taking ownership of what you say and
MATH: Our Measurement Unit will do) and respect (treating others with
Throughout the
come to a close this month. Anticipate courtesy.
a test the last week of the month. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: A reminder month the children
GRAMMAR: Our class is working on that all Birthday treats will be done at
will also study topics
Verbs and pronouns. the end of our school day. MTCMA
PHONICS: Your child will continue encourages healthy treats including such as:
working at their level. fruit, and rice crispy treats.  Women’s History
WORD STUDY: s-blends, r-blends and
 Reading Month
l-blends.
 Children’s Poetry
 March 2019

Fine Art Fun Camp: Homework:

Registration for the 2019 Summer Camp Spelling homework is sent home on Friday. Your
will go home at Conferences. This summer our
campers will be studying the wonderful world child is asked to complete three activities. Please
of the arts at our Fine Art Fun Camp. remind your child that their homework is due no later
The children will go on many exciting field trips, than Friday.
participate in activities planned to encourage
imagination with unique treats, arts & crafts, and
educational activities.
You may notice ADDITIONAL homework sent
Barnes and Noble Book Fair: home each Friday. This work will say, “Please
The Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy Book Fair complete and return”. Your child is receiving this work
with Barnes and Noble is scheduled for March 8th
and 9th. The Book Fair is a great time to purchase because they were absent and didn’t get a chance
books and gifts for your entire family, and nearly to catchup at school or your child didn’t turn in their
every purchase can benefit our school. Save the work that was completed during the school day.
date and plan to support MTCMA. Please promote
reading in your home with books for everyone!
Please know that we discussed the missing
assignments together and searched for the missing
Field Trip
work. This work is important because it allows me a
Location: Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
chance to track independent progress and check for
Date: Wed., March 6th, 2019
understanding. Please allow your child to complete
Time: 8:45-3:00
this work ON THEIR OWN, as it is independent
Student Cost: $23
practice.
Please send in a brown bag lunch that day.
All items in your child’s lunch must be disposable.
If you would like to review the answers together,
Refrain from sending water bottles and cold
please use a colored pencil to correct the work (any
packs to this event.
color will do). This is a great opportunity for your child
to see their mistakes and learn from them.
Donations:
Are you Spring Cleaning? Thank you for your continued support at home!
You may have items that we can use!

We’re looking for:

Gift baskets, trays, glass jars, small cups, books,
board games (for indoor recess)

We’re always collecting:

Paper towel rolls, cans, origami paper, disinfecting
wipes, gloves and scarves