The second graders completed a thematic unit on the election and voting process used in our country. Students researched a cause, wrote persuasive letters, presented their platform, and then voted on the choices presented. Students created the voting booths and then cast their vote. By a majority of 88.4% to 11.6%, longer recess won the vote in second grade! … [Read more...] about Second Grade Joins in November Voting
Parent Visitation
In order to offer you more flexibility for parent schedules, we are going to try a new approach to our parent visitation. We sent home a letter with your child’s schedule for November 13-16. You may visit on any one of these dates/times. In order to accommodate everyone and maintain instructional flow, I ask that you limit your visit to one period during the week and not bring young children with you. The children enjoy having you spend some time in their school! … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation
Optimism
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait – Optimism. The dictionary defines optimism as a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. It is the belief that good ultimately predominates. Optimism has been proven to improve the immune system, prevent chronic disease, and help people cope with unfortunate news. Recent research indicates that optimists and pessimists approach problems differently, and their ability to cope successfully with adversity differs as a result. "A pessimist sees … [Read more...] about Optimism
Parade is 1:30 p.m.
The Halloween Parade is at 1:30 p.m. I inadvertently wrote 2 p.m. in the November blast. Sorry for the confusion! Happy Halloween! … [Read more...] about Parade is 1:30 p.m.
Designing a Landscape
The second grade students designed a landscape to include a mountain range, plateau, valley and an island.
The scientists made a map of the landscape and will rebuild it during the next lab based on their detailed map. The students will then use the model to monitor the effects of a rainstorm and the resulting erosion that occurs. Ultimately, second graders will construct a system to divert the run-off away from their island safely to save lives and property.
Designing in sand was great fun!
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