The month of October is flying by quickly. We have many fun and exciting things ahead. Be sure to stay update on important events and dates with our 2nd grade newsletter. Also, be sure to check Parent Square for important school wide dates & events.
10/19 – “Boo” Gram Orders Begin
10/26 – Final Day for Boo Gram Orders
10/28 – Student of the Month
10/28 – GTHS/BPE Trunk or Treat for
Goal Setting
10/30 – Boo Grams will be delivered
11/10 – Progress Reports go Home
11/11 – Veterans Day Holiday
BPES 2nd Grade | Columbia County School District
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Reading
We are in Module 4 “Once Upon a Time” focusing on these comprehension skills: Compare and Contrast, Elements of a Drama, Morals of Stories, Making Inferences, Cause and Effect, and Retelling a Story.
Math
We are wrapping up 2 step word problems with addition and subtraction and moving into time and money.
Writing/grammar
We will continue our Opinion writings.
Key vocabulary is :
Topic-what we are writing about
Opinion:Our belief about a topic
Reasons:The Big idea about why we have our opinion
Conclusion: A sentence that wraps up our opinions.
Social Studies/Science
In Social Studies, we will finish out Unit 1 with Maps and Georgia Regions.
Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23-Oct. 27th)
Spelling Pattern
Birthdays
Red Ribbon Week
Structured Literacy Weekly Skill:
Consonant + le
Examples:
bubble, sparkle, puzzle, table, candle, needle, example, snuggle, raffle
Donations Needed
With holiday celebrations upcoming, we are in need of donations of individually wrapped treats. We will be doing a math or treat on October 30th and would like for each student to send in a back of individually wrapped candies. Each student will need enough for 20 student peers.
Rashad - 4
We hope everyone enjoyed their Fall Break holiday. We are looking forward to a great week ahead. Please lookout for Report Cards on Wednesday. Students will have their PBIS celebration on Friday. All students know if they will be attending. Attendance is based on a purchase of 50 eagle feathers.
10/14 – Report Cards Go Home
10/16 – PBIS Celebration
10/19 – “Boo” Gram Orders Begin
10/26 – Final Day for Boo Gram Orders
10/30 – Boo Grams will be delivered
Reading
For reading this week, we will be completing Module 3 and preparing for our Module Assessment on Friday. In preparation, please review all structured literacy skills highlighted in yellow on the back.
Math
In Math, we will continue with Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction word problems. Students should be modeling these tasks with base ten blocks, using expanded form, or an open number line. Quiz on Friday
Writing/grammar: We will continue looking at multiple examples of opinion writing. This week Students will developing their own opinion about Komodo Dragons vs Boa Constrictors and supporting their opinion with facts/reasons.
Social Studies/Science
We will continue our studies this week learning about Government and the different branches and levels of government.
Patterns:
Suffixes added to words: ed, ing, es, ness, ly
Drop e for suffix Addition
bake + ing = baking like + ed = liked
Change y to i for Suffix Addition
try + ed = tried try + es = tries
happy +ly = happily
happy + ness = happiness
Reminders….
Phonics
Birthdays
Teacher’s Tip
Review Sounds: ll, ss, zz, ff,
dge, tch, ch, ge, gi, gy, ce, ci, cy and a_e, i_e, o_e and u_e
Sounds of Y , Suffixes -ed, -ing, -er, -est, -es
The “1-1-1” Rule. This common guideline helps determine when to double the final consonant:
How to apply it? If the word follows the 1-1-1 rule, double the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing
example: bug = bugging hop=hopped sip=sipped tag=tagging
To assist with the doubling rule students may try remembering that when counting from the vowel:
One, Two, Double I do
One, Two, Three, No Doubling for me.
Rashad - 4
It was so great to see everyone out at the Fun Run on Friday! Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with us. It really meant a lot. Remember, Friday 10/9 is a student holiday with Monday 10/12 being a holiday for all students and teachers. We hope you enjoy your extended weekend and relax!!!
Reading
For reading this week, we will be reading Pepita and the Bully. We will focus on Summarizing/Retell and Central Message/Moral, as well continue to work on main idea & details.
Writing/grammar
We will continue looking at multiple examples of opinion writing. Students will continue developing their own opinions and supporting them with facts/reasons.
Math
In Math, we will continue with Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction word problems. Students should be modeling these tasks with base ten blocks, using expanded form, or an open number line.
Social Studies
We are diving back into Social Studies this week learning about what Government is.
10/6 - End of the 1st nine weeks
10/9 - 10/12 Student Fall Break
10/12 – Columbus Day Holiday
10/14 – Report Cards Go Home
10/16 – PBIS Celebration
10/19 – “Boo” Gram Orders Begin
10/26 – Final Day for Boo Gram Orders
10/30 – Boo Grams will be delivered
Spelling List
Birthdays
Teacher Corner
Spelling words are not sent home but we will send the pattern they are learning for the week.
Patterns:
Suffixes added to words: ed, ing
er, est, and es
Examples: I walked to the store.-Past
I am walking to the store.-Present
I will be walking to the store tomorrow.-Future
Review Sounds: ll, ss, zz, ff,
dge, tch, ch, ge, gi, gy, ce, ci, cy and a_e, i_e, o_e and u_e
Sounds of Y
The “1-1-1” Rule. This common guideline helps determine when to double the final consonant:
How to apply it? If the word follows the 1-1-1 rule, double the final consonant before adding -ed or -ing
example: bug = bugging hop=hopped sip=sipped tag=tagging
Student practice and repetition at home is vital to student success in Structure Literacy Skills. Please have students to practice spelling & writing words with weekly spelling patterns as often as possible.
Rashad - 4
It’s Boosterweek! We are super excited to kick off our 2026 Boosterthon this week with lots of funs, prizes, and excitement. Be sure to login and sign up. More information will follow.
Reading
We will be preparing for our Module 2 Reading assessment this week. Please remember to review your schwa words and VCe words in preparation. Thursday will dive not Module 3 with a sticky situation in “The Big Red Lollipop.”
Writing/grammar
We will begin working on our opinion writing this week. To start us off, we will focus on writing vocabulary and learn about facts and opinions.
Math
In math, we will prepare for our end of Unit of Assessment. Be sure to review all of your addition and subtraction strategies. Following our assessment, we will start working on Two-Digit Addition. This would be a good time to review two-digit place value at home as well.
Science
Let’s Get Ready to Build! This week we will be continuing our study of Matter as we learn about the unique Building Blocks of Matter.
9/22 – Boosterthon Kick Off
9/24 – Fall Picture Make-Up Day
9/23 – 10/1 Boosterthon Week
10/2 – 2026 BPE Boosterton FUN RUN
10/2 – National Custodial Worker
Appreciation
10/6 - End of the 1st nine weeks
10/9 - 10/12 Student Fall Break
10/12 – Columbus Day Holiday
10/14 – Report Cards Go Home
Spelling List
Birthdays
Teacher Corner
Spelling words are not sent home but we will send the pattern they are learning for the week.
Patterns: all the sounds of Y
Review Sounds: ll, ss, zz, ff,
dge, tch, ch, ge, gi, gy, ce, ci, cy and a_e, i_e, o_e and u_e
What are the sounds of Y?
The /y/ Consonant Sound:
This is the sound you hear at the beginning of words. Examples: yellow, yard, yak
The Long /i/ Vowel Sound:
This sound often occurs at the end of one-syllable words. Examples: sky, cry, why
The Long /ē/ Vowel Sound:
This sound typically appears at the end of multi-syllable words. Examples: funny, happy, lazy
Naomi - 14
We are running low on extra snacks in the classroom. If you are able to donate to our extra snack supply we would appreciate it!
Welcome Back from your extended Labor Day Break! We hope everyone is well rested and ready to go. We have lots of fun and exciting things in store this week. Please mark those calendars for Data Chat & Bingo Night this Thursday, September 10th starting at 5:30. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Reading
This week will be a “Frenzy.” We will be reading about some fuzzy little friends and learning about poetry. We will be learning about the setting of the story and how to make connections within the text.
Writing/grammar
We will be working with plural nouns during grammar time, and we will begin drafting our procedural informational text.
Math
In math, we will learn how to collect and analyze data using picture graphs and bar graphs.
Science
For science this week, we will continue with our unit on Matter, and exploring matter in the world around us.
9/7 – Labor Day Holiday
9/10 – Data Chat & Bingo Night
9/15 – 9/17 Grandparents Breakfast
9/18 – Fall Picture Day
9/22 – Boosterthon Kick Off
9/24 – Fall Picture Make-Up Day
9/23 – 10/1 Boosterthon Week
10/2 – 2026 BPE Boosterton FUN RUN
Spelling List
Birthdays
Teacher Corner
Please remember spelling words are not sent home. The weekly patterns may be reviewed.
Patterns: vCe pattern
Examples: made, safe, time, like, eve, dome, whole, athlete
Review Sounds: schwa, digraphs: ch, ph, th, sh, and wh. Don’t forget your floss rules with vowell ll, vowel ss, vowel ff, vowel zz.
This week we will continue on with graphing in math. Please continue to review single step word problems with your child, as we will soon be moving into two step word problems. Comparison word problems such as the one shown below would also be great to work on. Ex:
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Snack
Please be sure to encourage your child to grab a snack each day. This will help build responsibility! Additionally, we are running low on extra snacks in the classroom. If you are able to donate to our extra snack supply we would appreciate it!
We are halfway through the first nine weeks of the 26-27 school year. Progress reports come home on Thursday and early release is on Friday at 12:10 for parent conferences. Please be prompt to your conference as many of these are back to back and time is limited. Please reach out to your child’s teacher for available times.
kristine.richards@student.ccboe.net
Week of August 31-September 4
Writing/Grammar
We will be continue studying nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and tenses in grammar. We are continuing with our How To Writings.
Math
This week we will finish learning about Solving 1-Step Word Problems. We will be focusing on take-apart and comparison one step tasks. We will also take our Mid-Unit Assessment over Lessons 1-3.
Social Studies
We are continuing to learn about how rules and laws work in collaboration with being a good citizen. We will finish these studies this week before starting our Matter Unit in Science.
Reading
This week we will start Module 2. In this module, children will listen to and read texts that inspire them
to look at the details in the world around them to learn new things.
For the Month of September:
Naomi - 14
Phonics Pattern examples
Birthdays
Quick Teacher Tip
Spelling words are not sent home but we will send the pattern they are learning for the week.
Patterns: schwa sound
Ex. banana, problem, magnet, children, mitten, button, salad, camel
Review Sounds: Vowel ll, vowel ss, vowel ff, vowel zz. (These are called the floss rules.) Review wh, ph, sh, ch, th, ck, and ng.
Monday- Orange Chicken, Grilled Cheese, PB&J
Tuesday- Nachos, Manager’s Special, Yogurt
Wednesday- Spaghetti, Pizza, PB&J
Thursday- Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Yogurt
Friday- Chicken Sandwich or PB&J (No Visitors)
Lunch Menu
Key Things to Know
Examples in Everyday Words
Notice how the bolded vowels all sound like a quick, soft "uh":
About (uh-bout), Camera (cam-ruh or cam-er-uh), Connect (kuh-nect), Lemon (lem-uhn), Pencil (pen-suhl)
How to Help Your Child
When your child misspells a word with a schwa (like writing "lemun" instead of "lemon"):
We have officially finished our first three weeks of school!! Woohoo!! Students are settling in to routines and procedures & parent conferences are coming upon us quickly. Please be sure to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.
Week of August 24-28
Writing/grammar
We will be continue studying nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and tenses in grammar. We are trudging forward with our How To Writings and they are coming along very nicely.
Math
This week we will be learning about Solving 1-Step Word Problems. We will be focusing on take-apart and comparison one step tasks.
Social Studies
We are continuing to learn about how rules and laws work in collaboration with being a good citizen. We will continue these studies into the upcoming week before entering into Science.
Reading
This week we will be wrapping up Module 1 and having our Module Assessment.
Please write your child’s name in their jacket and on their water bottle. Many look the same and students get confused. Also, please remind your child to collect their jackets and water bottles after recess. We have already had many turned into the lost and found. Thank you
Don’t forget…
Phonics Pattern examples
Birthdays
Teacher’s Corner
Spelling words are not sent home but we will send the pattern they are learning for the week.
Patterns: ng, vowel-ck, & ph.
Review Sounds: ch, th, sh, wh, and vowel ll, vowel ss, vowel ff, vowel zz. These are called the floss rules. Review ph, sh, ch, th, ck, and ng.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week we will be completing our CoGat testing Monday 8/24 through Wednesday 8/26. Please be sure students arrive to school on time as we will begin testing promptly at 8:45 each morning.
All beginning of the year assessments are quickly wrapping up and progress reports are coming out soon. Please be sure to stay in touch with your child’s teacher and don’t miss your opportunity to sign up for your parent-teacher conferences the week of September 4th. Have a blessed and wonderful week!
No August Birthdays
We had another super week! Routines and procedures should becoming smoother for your child. Thank you to all that made it to the 2nd Grade Orientation on Thursday. Lots of wonderful questions and answers were shared.
Week of August 17-21
Writing/grammar
We will be working on our foundational writing skills. This week our focus will be on nouns, adjectives, and verbs. We are learning how to incorporate these into our complete sentences as we include our subjects and predicates, and introducing How to Information Writing.
Math
This week we are wrapping up addition strategies and practicing Mental Math Strategies for Subtraction as well as Solving 1-Step Word Problems.
Social Studies
This week we will be complete practice for our upcoming CoGat before we begin learning about rules and laws. How are the rules at home different from school rules? How are rules and laws the same? How are they different?
Reading
This week in reading, we will review previously taught skills (Main Topic and Story Structure), and we will learn new skills (internal and external character traits and Creating Mental Images) using a variety of text and media.
Phonics Pattern examples
Birthdays
Spelling words are not sent home but we will send the pattern they are learning for the week.
Patterns: ng, vowel-ck, & ph.
Review ch, th, sh, wh, and vowell ll, vowel ss, vowel ff, vowel zz. These are called the floss rules.
Dear Parents,
Please be mindful that we are preparing our students this week for our upcoming CoGat assessment. We will officially begin testing on Monday, August 24 and finish on Wednesday, August 26 with makes-ups on the 27th & 28th. Students that miss more than one day of testing will not be permitted to make up the assessment. Please be sure that your child is well rested, has a well balanced breakfast each day, and comes to school prepared to give their best. Testing will take place first thing in the morning during our Social Studies & Science block so please plan to have students arrive on time and plan accordingly for appointments as students will not be called out during the testing administration. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any specific questions or concerns. As always, thank you for all that you do and your continued support of our classroom and students.
Thanks – Mrs. Skvarca
Teacher’s Corner
No August Birthdays
Don't forget to send your student with a snack every day :)
It tends to get chilly in the classroom. If you child gets cold easily, please send a light jacket they can keep in their bookbag with them. Thanks!
We had an amazing first week of school! Our students are off to a great start learning routines and procedures. Parents, thank you for having your children set for success with their supplies and additional classroom donations.
Ten fact=3+7, 6+4 etc…
Week of August 10-14
Writing/grammar
We will be working on our foundational writing skills. This week our focus will be on nouns, adjectives, and verbs. We are learning how to incorporate these into our complete sentences using our weekly stories.
Math
This week we are practicing strategies (mental math) for adding single-digit numbers. Please practice your Make Ten, and Counting On strategies.
Reading
We will continue learning how to be a good citizen. We will focus on author’s purpose and summarizing. We will also work on monitoring and clarifying for understanding.
Social studies
We are learning about how to be good citizens and rules and laws.
8/10 – IReady Assessments Begin in class. This gives a snapshot of what your child knows, what they retained over the summer, and what lessons they will review in the Iready program on the computer.
8/12 – 6:00-7:00 p.m. Second Grade Parent Orientation
8/24-8/28-2nd Grade CoGaT testing. More information to come…
8/26-Student of the Month Celebration
9/3 – Progress Reports
Thank you for an AMAZING first week!
Please send ALL transportation changes on paper. If you must change it as an emergency, it must be from the office by 3:00. I’m not always at my desk to see emails or Parent Square messages. I can’t send a student home the way they tell me, I must use what I have written down.
Vocabulary
Birthdays
Teacher’s Corner
panicked: suddenly felt afraid
ridiculous: so silly it's hard to believe
prohibited: not allowed
cautiously: to do something very carefully to avoid danger
elected: chosen for a job
local: in the area that you live in
mock: a version that is not real; copy
compliment: a nice thing to say about someone
We’ve had a fabulous first week back! It was an exciting week of getting to know each of your children. This week will continue to practice our SOAR expectations and challenge ourselves academically. Students should be settling into classroom routines and preparing themselves for learning each day. We have a busy week ahead. Our INFORM diagnostic assessment will extend through this week and next, which will be followed closely after by CoGAT. Please be sure to attend our upcoming Parent Orientation on August 13th as we will be sharing very important information for the upcoming school year. As always thank you for your support.
— Mrs. Skvarca
No August Birthdays