2nd Grade News

September 3, 2025

Dear Parents,

Week at a Glance

This week in handwriting we are learning how to write letters and numbers that are easy to read. In reading we are practicing long vowel sounds. During math we are reviewing addition patterns and solving for unknown addends. In language we are reviewing sentences. In science we are learning that matter can be a solid, liquid, or gas. In religion class we are learning about Abraham. During social studies we are learning about families and family trees.

Schedule

September 1 Labor Day  NO SCHOOL

September 4 Chick-fil-a Spirit Night – Shawnee Mission Pkwy 4-9pm

September 6 Fall Carnival and Pie Auction

September 18 Parent/ Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal for K- 8 – Extended Care

September 19 Parent/Teacher Conferences  NO SCHOOL

September 25 School Pictures, Fall Sports Pictures

September 29 – Oct 3  Fall Break, Lutheran Church Workers Conference

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night

Please consider supporting Hope during our Spirit Night at the Chick-fil-a location on Shawnee Mission Parkway from 4-9 pm. Enjoy some delicious food and support Hope at the same time!

Fall Carnival and Pie Auction

Hope’s annual fall carnival will take place on September 6th from 6-8 pm. The pie auction will begin at 7 pm. Join us for fellowship, games, food, and fun!

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on September 18th and 19th. School will dismiss early on September 18th and there will be no school on September 19th due to these conferences. Please sign up for a conference at the following link: Second Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences. These conferences are an important way to connect regarding your student’s education thus far in second grade.

Fall Break

Fall break will be Monday, September 29th through Friday, October 3rd. School will not be in session during those days.

Spelling

Regular Words:

bunch

chase

patch

math

what

brush

phone

thank

when 

dish

Challenge Words:

lonely

stamp

scolding

spread

might

Memory

“You shall have no other gods.” – The First Commandment

“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.” – The Second Commandment

Miss Hannah Christian

Memory 8/20

Memory 8/20

Memory"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” - Colossians 2:6–7

Spelling 8/20

Spelling 8/20

Spelling Short Vowel Sounds: six tag rip map sad mess dot mud hen hot Challenge Words: backyard treehouse searchlights daylight