Biography 

    Reading-District #91 has adopted Scott Foresman reading Series.  It is a whole language approach to reading involving:

• Phonetics

• Whole group instruction

• Cooperative learning

• Individual projects

• Silent reading

• Oral reading

• Guided reading

    We will also continue the Read-at-Home program throughout the school year.

    Math-We use the district wide Saxon series, which covers:

• Addition and subtraction facts

• Regrouping in both addition and subtraction

• Measurements, time, money

• Timed test on math facts, lots of repetition

• Multiplication and division

    We will supplement Saxon with hands-on activities and games to help build confidence and skill.

    Language Arts-Skills covered include:

• Oral and written expression

• Capitalization and punctuation

• Syllables, word families, and rhyming

• Word usage

• Creative writing

• Complete sentence writing

    Spelling-A district wide program is used involving:

• Word list sent home each Monday

• We will incorporate daily instruction, word games, and activities with whole class participation and practice.

• Weekly tests administered on Thursday.

    Writing-The district has adopted a new program called Handwriting Without Tears. 

    Science-District 91 has adopted a handson science curriculum from Foss.  The topics to be covered in second grade are:

• Air & Weather

• Balance & Motion

• Plants & Animals

    In each area of study there will be hands-on activities for the class to participate with and to help them gain a better understanding of the topic of study.

    Social Studies-District 91 has adopted Mamillan/McGraw-Hill.  The skills covered in Social Studies include:

• Maps and globe skills

• Neighborhoods and communities

• Being a good citizen-working together

• Customs and symbols of our nation

• Beginning economics

    Health-The district recently adopted a new program for health.  We will be covering areas such as healthy lifestyles, risk-taking behaviors, communication skills for healthy relationships, consumer health and mental and emotional wellness. 

    Music and P.E.-We will have a specialist from District 91 enhancing our classroom music program.  Our goal is to make the students aware of the pleasure and delight music can add to one's life and then augmenting those feelings with some music theory.  In P.E. the districts instructor will implement his weekly instruction for the students.  We will follow the district guidelines in implementing a physical fitness program for the students also. 

    Homework-We strongly urge that students spend a minimum of twenty uninterrupted minutes a night of home study on Monday through Thursday.  Home study activities include:

• Spelling list word practice

• Basic math fact drill on addition and subtraction

• Reading time set-aside with you and your child for pleasure or about a topic your child is interested in

• Practice handwriting working on letter formation, size, spacing

• Journal writing, letter writing, story writing or any kind of writing that interest your child

    Birthdays-Students can bring a store bought treat in and share with the class.