Grade 2 Weekly Update-4/24/26

 🌟 Grade 2 Weekly Classroom Update 🌟

Dear Grade 2 Families,

We had another exciting and creative week of learning in Grade 2! Students explored new concepts across subjects and continued to build their confidence in sharing their ideas.

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📚 Language Arts – Conjunctions & Research

In Language Arts, students learned about conjunctions (joining words like and, but, so) through games and interactive activities.

We also began frog research, where students:

• 🧠 Learned what Research means 
• ✏️ Used the TIDE Rocket and Jot Notes to organize ideas
• 🎤 Participated in discussions and vocabulary games

Students are beginning to build early research and note-taking skills in a fun and engaging way!

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🔢 Math – Double-Digit Subtraction

In Math, we continued working on double-digit subtraction (without regrouping) using a number line.

We also practiced:

• 🔍 Esti-Mysteries to strengthen estimation
• 🧠 Explaining our thinking clearly

Students are becoming more confident using strategies to solve problems step-by-step.

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🌍 Social Studies – Culture, Heritage & Earth Day

This week, students explored:

• 🌎 Earth Day learning and art, focusing on caring for our planet
• 🦬 Métis heritage, learning about culture, history, and identity

These lessons help students build respect, understanding, and connection to the world around them.

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🎨 Art – Creative Expression

Students created:

• 🎨 Earth Day art projects
• 🟡 Métis-inspired dot art

Their creativity and attention to detail really shone through!

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🌍 Totes About Me

Our Totes About Me journey continues! This week, our learning led us to the Philippines.

Students explored:

• Cultural traditions
• Family heritage
• Connections within our classroom community

This continues to be a meaningful way for students to learn about each other and celebrate diversity.

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✏️ Additional Learning Highlights

• 📖 Literacy Stations & UFLI
• 🧠 Facts vs. Opinions
• ✍️ Mindful Handwriting Practice
• 🏙 Creative Science Task: If I Could Build a City

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📅 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

🔬 Monday, April 27 – Grade 2 Mad Science In-School Field Trip

🥗 April 28 – Grade Two Nutrition Program
Parents/guardians are asked to send in participation forms for students to take part.

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Thank you for your continued support and partnership. It is always a joy to see your children learning, growing, and sharing their ideas each day!

Warmly,
Ms. Oshokoya ✨