2nd Grade News 4/2

April 1, 2026

Dear Parents: 

Blessed Holy Week! This week, chapel will be held on Thursday in observance of Maundy Thursday. I pray that you have a blessed Holy Week and a happy Easter with your families.

Week at a Glance

This week in handwriting we are learning cursive letter “n”. During reading we are continuing our novel study of Charlotte’s Web. This week in science we are learning about corn and Kansas agriculture. This week’s language lessons are introducing commas and verbs. In math we are reviewing subtraction and number sense skills to prepare for our unit on three-digit subtraction. In social studies we are continuing our research of American inventors for our “Celebrating America: 250 Years in the Making” Fair (History Fair). During religion we are learning about Jesus’ final instructions for his disciples and Peter denying Jesus, as well as other Holy Week stories as we prepare for Easter.

Schedule

April 3 Good Friday – NO SCHOOL

April 6 Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL

April 7 Jog-a-Thon

April 9 K-3rd Field Trip to Theatre

April 23 Class Group/ 8th Grade Graduation, Spring Sports Pictures

April 24 2nd Grade Field Trip to American Royal

April 30 Celebrating America 250 Years Fair (History Fair) 5:30-7:00

You are invited to Hope’s Holy Week services!
– Maundy Thursday
Services at 4 pm and 7 pm
– Good Friday
Meditations (20 minute services) from 12-3 pm
Tenebrae at 7 pm
– Easter Fair – Saturday (for grades K-3)
Crafts in Concord Hall from 9-10 am
Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am
– Easter Sunday
Services at 8:00 and 10:30 am

Choir Performance 4/19

The K-2 Choir is singing on Sunday, April 19th at Hope. Your child’s attendance is expected as part of their choir participation grade. Attire is Sunday Best.

If your child cannot attend, please email myself and Mrs. Heiss, the choir director at heiss@hopelutheran.org

Theatre Field Trip 4/9

We are in need of more drivers for our field trip to the Johnson County Community College Theatre. The show is a production of “The Ugly Duckling”. We currently do not have enough drivers. Please email me if you are able to support our class field trip by driving. Thank you!

Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser

Each year Hope hosts a spring fundraiser to help support the opportunities we have for our students. This year we will be hosting a Jog-a-Thon to strengthen the programs that support student safety, health, and well-being. 

The link to 2nd grade’s fundraising page is: https://hopelutheran.dojiggy.io/442211/t/64a4cf/Team/Details

Our school goal is for each student to raise $350. We need your help to do this! Please share with family and friends. Donations open March 30, 2026 at 8:00 am CST and are available until April 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST. 

Thank you for supporting our students and our school’s mission. We truly appreciate your support and encouragement.

Celebrating America 250 Years Fair (History Fair)

This year our curriculum fair will celebrate 250 years of America. 2nd grade’s research focus is on inventors. The research portion will be done at school. Your student will need your support to complete their 3D project. Students must choose one option but may choose additional options to present their research. 

The 3D project options are: 

  • Diorama 
  • Figure Model
  • Dress like the inventor
  • Build an invention prototype 

An email was sent to you this week with your student’s inventor and other information to help guide you. Thank you for encouraging your students in their research! 

Summer Art Camp – The Lutheran High School of Kansas City

The Lutheran High School of Kansas City is hosting a summer art camp from June 8-12 that is open to students in 2nd grade. The camp will last from 12-3pm. Art camp participants will work through different techniques in areas such as sculpture, drawing, and painting. There will be a student art show at the end of the camp.

Spelling

friendship 

crickets 

spinning 

fair 

buttermilk 

Uncle 

crowds

eggs

understand

attention

summer

year

happy

dirty

because

Memory

“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57

Miss Hannah Christian

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