Please read at least two books from the following list.  You can read them by yourself or enjoy them with a family member.  We will be doing a small project about them when we return to school.

Junie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl by Barbara Park
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol
The Teacher From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
The Magic School Bus (any in the series) by Joanna Cole
The Magic Tree House (any in the series) by Mary Pope Osborne
Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots by Debbie Dadey & Marcia Jone
Mrs. Cole on an Onion Roll by Kalli Dakos
Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco

Welcome to 2B!!!  For all my new students entering second grade, here is a list of supplies that should be brought to school:
crayons
thin-tipped markers
1 yellow highlighter
2 thin-tipped dry erase markers
pencils/erasers
glue sticks
scissors
old sock or dry erase board eraser
anti-baacterial wipes(one canister)
3 zip-lock gallon size baggies
box of tissues
Also, here is my summer reading list. Please read (or have a parent read to you) at least two of the books from this list. There will be a project we will do in school in September involving the book of your choice:
Junie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl by Barbara Park
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol
The Teacher From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
The Magic School Bus (any in the series) by Joanna Cole
The Magic Tree House (any in the series) by Mary Pope Osborne
Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots by Debbie Dadey & Marcia Jone
Mrs. Cole on an Onion Roll by Kalli Dakos
Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco

1. *Regular #2 pencils (24)
2. Pack of 24 crayons
3. Glue sticks – no liquid glue
4. Box of tissues
5. Scissors
6. Ruler with inches and centimeters
7. Small box of thin tipped markers
8. Package of four pencil sized dry erase markers
9. Old sock or eraser for dry erase board
10. Package of disinfectant hand wipes
11. Extra pencil erasers – any kind
12. Small plastic boxes for organization  – if needed

Please – no trapper keepers or notebooks

In Second Grade, we are very busy.  In Math, we learn about time, measurement, shapes, math facts up to 20, fractions and money.  Explorers, continents, birds, spiders and simple machines are topics we learn about in social studies and science.  We look at poetry and write several  different kinds.  In reading,  we read an assortment of stories.  Second Grade is fun!!!!

*  My classroom is a place that is run using the Golden Rule – Trest others as you want to be treated.

*  The three R’s are a critical part of how my classroom is run.  Respect, Responsibility and Readiness are talked about and expected from the children.

* Weekly homework is sent home on Friday and expected back on the 

      following Thursday.

* Work is graded by the rubric that was sent home.

*  There may be occasional long term assignments, which should be

     returned on the given date.

lbeaudreau@lanesboroughschool.org.

I  hope that you find this second grade website useful and informative. First of all, let me introduce myself to those of you who do not know me. I am Linda Beaudreau. This is my twenty-second year here at Lanesborough Elementary School; most of those years have been spent in second grade. I absolutely love working with seven and eight year olds, and I am thrilled to be a part of your child’s educational experience.I

The home-school communication is vital for your child’s academic success. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions or routines as well as current updates and important assignments.

HOMEWORK:

Both reading and math homework are handed out on Friday and due back at school the following Thursday. Spelling words for the following week are also handed out on Friday. Math facts, to be memorized, are given out as well. Word Packets are due on Monday. Checking your child’s folder is important everyday, but especially on Friday so that homework is seen. Many parents enjoy having the weekend in which to help their child get a head start on the home

TESTS:

Spelling test are given on Friday. Math fact quizzes are given on Thursday, and on Friday in event of a Monday holiday.

Welcome to 2B! We are proud that our classroom is a community that is actively engaged in all aspects of the learning process. We are believers in the 3R’s — Respect, Responsibility and Readiness. This can be seen in our Social Code of Ethics, which emphasizes individual and group responsibilities. Each child and parent in our class has been asked to sign this behavior contract.

RIGHTS

You have the right to:

1. A safe environment

2. Voice your opinion

3. Use school books, materials, and equipment

4. Fair treatment

5. A good education

RESPONSIBILITIES

You have the responsibility to:

1. Follow safety rules

2. Respect the opinions of others

3. Take care of all school materials

4. Treat others fairly

5. Do your best

Home-school communication is the vital cornerstone that solidifies student success. Please contact me with any concerns or questions.

Hello! Welcome to our new website! I have taught second grade for six years and look forward to many more! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or problems that you have in regards to your child.  Communication is key to success!!