Math

In math we are working hard.  We are learning how to use some place value concepts to add and subtract.  We are also practicing our mental math facts so we can be more fluent with numbers.

Blog written and submitted by second graders Kiara, Xavier, Zaida and Cooper.

Note from Mrs. Schultz:  Parents you can help at home by practicing math facts within 20.  Many children still need practice with quick ten facts (1 + 9, 2 + 8 etc.) double facts (especially 7 + 7, 8 + 8, and 9 + 9), practice with time to the hour and half hour, and coin names and values.  Thank you.
                       

Crazy Hair Day - Student written blog post

Cooper, Zueda, Kiara and Maizy show off their crazy hair

Tuesday was crazy hair day at Academy School.  There were a lot of wacky hairstyles.  A great time was had by all! 

Delia and Xavier

This blog entry was written and submitted by second graders Lincoln, Maizy, Caden and Elexis.

Election

The second graders completed a unit on the Presidential Election process.  They had some strong opinions about who they felt should be our next President.  They learned a bit about the electoral college and about the two main political parties.  On Tuesday, November 8th the children took part in a mock election hosted by Chris Szpila's fifth grade.  Our students voted and the winner of the Academy School election was Hilary Clinton. 

Eason and Xavier proudly cast their ballots

Zaida, Zeke and Cooper

Cooper and Kiara proud voters

Lincoln checks in at the polls with 5th grader Lily Carignan

Delia in the voting booth

Zueda in the voting booth

Elexis places her ballot in the ballot box

Halloween

 Halloween at Academy School was a lot of fun.  Not only did we have a pumpkin display in the annual pumpkin display contest, but we also participated in the annual parade to Melrose Terrace.  A great time was had by all.  Thank you to the parents who joined us for our parade.

Quidditch field - pumpkins are quaffle and bludgers

the snitch (mini pumpkin!)

Hagrid's Hut

Math

Hi Parents,  I just found this great website for parents about our new math curriculum Eureka Math (also known as Engage NY).  Although we have chosen not to send home homework this year, this website is a great resource for parents to get an idea of some of the math concepts and standards that are addressed in the curriculum.

https://greatminds.org/

Science in Grade 2- States of Matter

 

     The second graders are scientists!  We have been studying the states of matter.  There are three...can you name them?  Your second grader can!  Ask your child what they know about matter.  Not only should he or she know the names of the three states of matter, he or she should also know the definition of each state (or phase) and how these states can change.  We have done several experiments where we have developed a hypothesis, written our observations and come to conclusions about matter.  Over the 6 week study,  not only did the students work with me, Mr. Kathy and Mrs. Carignan, but they rotated to each of the other two second grade classes where the students also worked with Mrs. Cusimano, Ms. Casarella and Ms. Behling to do more experiments!  We are states of matter experts!  

This is a link to a States of Matter Rap song that the kids just love.

  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBBmdqti_Kg 

First School Sing - Happy Second Graders!

Check out our awesome second graders leading the school in the song "HAPPY" at the first All School Sing of the year!  They did an amazing job!