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WRITING

Writing is a key focus in second grade, where students are encouraged to express their thoughts clearly and creatively:

• Daily editing exercises to improve grammar and punctuation.

• Introduction to cursive writing.

• Opinion, informative and narrative writing.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Second graders explore the world around them through six exciting units:

• Living in a Community: Learning about community life, good citizenship, and the roles of people in cities, towns, and suburbs.

• Our Government: Understanding government roles, laws, elections, patriotism, and public service.

• Looking at the Earth: Exploring landforms, bodies of water, maps, climate, conservation, and natural hazards.

• Learn About People: Studying cultures, explorers, immigrants, and community heritage.

• Past and Present: Exploring ancient civilizations, settlers, colonies, independence, and landmarks.

• People at Work: Learning about goods and services, factories, work, income, and the role of volunteering.

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SCIENCE

Second graders dive into hands-on science explorations through several key topics:

• Matter and Its Interactions: Investigating the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and experimenting with heating and cooling.

• Ecosystems: Learning about plant pollination, animals, and their interactions within ecosystems.

• Biological Evolution: Exploring living things, animal habitats, and how plants and animals adapt to their environments.

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RELIGION

Our second graders grow in their Catholic faith through daily prayers, religious lessons, and service projects.

Key areas of focus include:

• Virtues: Learning how to live a virtuous life

• Monday Morning Opening: Special prayer and reflection days

• Box of Joy: A service project that teaches students to help those in need

• Sacraments: This is a special year for students as they prepare for First Communion and Reconciliation. 

• Knowledge of the Faith: Understanding Bible stories, the Holy Trinity, and the Creeds

• Liturgical Education: Learning about the Mass, the Sacraments, and participating in Advent and Lent celebrations

• Moral Formation: Understanding the Ten Commandments, sin, souls, and human dignity

• Prayers: Students will learn and practice the Act of Contrition, Our Father (Lord's Prayer), Hail Mary, Glory Be, and the Morning Offering

• Missionary Discipleship: Teaching students to spread the Good Word and be stewards in their community

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BUDDY CLASS

Each second-grade class is paired with a buddy class from seventh grade. The buddy classes attend Mass together and participate in shared classroom activities throughout the year, fostering friendships and mentorship across grades.