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Welcome to Grade Two!
Hi Grade Two Families! Welcome back to school! I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing summer vacation. I am thrilled to get to work with your children again this year and do a whole lot of learning [...]
RAZ-Kids
We will now be using RAZ-Kids as part of our home reading program. Please check your child’s agenda pocket for their log-in and password. You do not need to sign or return this form. Simply access RAZ-Kids via the website on a laptop or through the app on an iPad, tablet or a mobile device. […]
Overview (February to April)
Hi Grade Two Families, As we enter a new term, here is what we will be learning from now until April! It’s important that your child continues to read for 20 minutes every day. I also encourage them to practice adding and subtracting single-digit numbers (for speed of computation) as we will be working our […]
Home Reading
This year, Grade Two will be using the UFLI Foundations program. At the beginning of each week, your child will take home their Home Reading folder. In it, you will find a Home Practice guide highlighting the phonics skill we are focusing on for the week and word examples that feature this skill. On Thursdays, your child […]
Library Visits
Every Friday, the children will get to borrow two books from our school library. Please remember to bring back any library books before the following Friday. To help your child select ‘just-right’ books, they can follow the five finger rule. This is a quick and easy way for them to check if a book is suitable […]
Star of the Week
Each week, our class will have a Star of the Week! This student will enjoy a week of sharing, public speaking, and being the Star! When it is your child’s turn to be the Star, you will be emailed in advance to help them prepare. As Star of the Week, your child will decorate a […]
Friday Letters
On Fridays, your child will be writing a letter to you to tell you what they have learned and done in school. You are welcome to write back to your child on the reverse side of the letter. Please keep the pages in the folder and return it to school before the following Friday. These […]
Agenda Books
The children have started using their agendas to record any reminders and assignments for the day. Please read and initial the book every day as well as check the front pocket for forms or notices that may be sent home. You are also welcome to write a note in your child’s agenda if you have […]
Every Day Ready
Students will be going outside every day for recess and lunch, rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather. Your child can leave their boots, jackets, and outside gear at school during the week but are expected to bring these items home at the end of each week. Please make sure all their outside […]