Second Grade

Dear Wonderful Students,

Where has the time gone? I can't believe it is the last week of school! It has been a great year and I have enjoyed having all of you in my class.

What was your favorite part about Second Grade? Please write a paragraph and tell me what you liked the most.

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

How Was Your Weekend?

Happy Monday Second Graders,

How was your weekend? What did you do? Please write a paragraph and tell me all about it. Make sure you have a topic sentence and closing, and try to start each sentence with a different word.

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Spring Break

Dear Brilliant and Fun Second Graders,

How was your Spring Break? I had a great time but I missed all of you!

Please tell me all about your break. What did you do? Did you go anywhere or did you stay in Georgia? What was your favorite activity you did over the break? Write a paragraph telling me about your week off from school.

I can't wait to read about what you did over the break!

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Penguins

Dear Students,

You have learned a lot about penguins! Work with your group to type an informational paragraph about penguins. Try to start your sentences with different words and add adjectives to make your writing more interesting and colorful.

I can't wait to read your paragraphs!

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

Hello Students,

We are currently reading the story The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, and learning many interesting facts about snakes.

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Why? Please type up a paragraph telling me about the pet you would choose.

I can't wait to read all of your paragraphs!

Miss Mastronardi

Field Trip to the Teaching Museum-Rosa Parks

Hello Students,

On Monday we went to the Teaching Museum and learned even more about Rosa Parks. Work with your group to type up an informational paragraph about her. Please make sure you include a main idea and closing sentence, and remember to proofread your work.

Have fun,

Miss Mastronardi

Georgia Heroes

My Brilliant Second Graders,

You have learned a lot about our Georgia heroes! Choose your favorite Georgia hero and type up an informational paragraph about them. Make sure you include a topic sentence and closing, and be sure to proofread your work.

Your very proud teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

Snowed In

Hello Students,

Can you believe all of the snow we got? I felt like I was back in New York!

Please tell me all about your "snow week." I can't wait to hear about what you did!

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Happy New Year!

Dear Students,

Happy New Year! Tell me all about your holiday break. Please write a paragraph and make sure you include a topic sentence and a closing. I can't wait to read about what you did over the break.

Miss Mastronardi

Holiday Cheer

Dear Kind and Loving Second Graders,

Work with your group to come up with some ideas of what you can do around your home and community to make the holiday season more enjoyable for others.

Write a paragraph that includes a topic sentence and closing. I can't wait to read your paragraphs!

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Thanksgiving Break

Hello, My Brilliant Second Graders,

How was your Thanksgiving break? Tell me about all of the fun things you did! Please write at least 3-4 sentences and try to use some proper nouns in your sentences. If you REALLY want to impress your teacher, also include a topic sentence and closing!

~Miss Mastronardi

Astronaut Research

Hello, My Out of This World Students,

You did an amazing job researching your astronaut in the Media Center! Work with your partner to use your research to write a paragraph about your astronaut.

Make sure your paragraph contains a main idea sentence, at least 4 facts about your astronaut, and a closing sentence.

I can't wait to read about everything you have learned!

Your very proud teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

Your Skeleton

Dear Students,

You have learned so much about your skeleton. Write a paragraph about some of the things you have learned. Please make sure you have a main idea sentence and closing. Make sure you proofread your paragraph for complete sentences.

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Stars

Hello Star Students,

We have been studying and learning about stars in science. Type a few facts you have learned about stars so far. Please make sure you write in complete sentences and proofread your work.

I'm sure you will amaze me with your knowledge about stars. I'm so proud of you!

Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Spelling Homework

Hello Students,
Tonight I would like you to type at least four sentences using your spelling words. Make sure each sentence contains at least 1 spelling word.

Challenge yourself:
- Try to begin each of your sentences a different way.
- Don't begin sentences with "I."
- Write different types of sentences (commands, exclamations, etc.).
- How many spelling words can you use in each sentence?

Your teacher,
Miss Mastronardi

Cheer Up

Dear Cheerful Children,

This week we are reading the story "Days with Frog and Toad." In this story Toad tries to cheer up his friend, Frog. What are some things you could do to cheer up a friend who is sad? Don't forget to use complete sentences.

Your happy teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

Being Alone

Hello Students,

This week we are reading the story Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. In the story the main character, Frog, wanted to be alone. When do you like to be alone? What do you like to do when you are alone?

Your Teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

How Was Your Weekend?

Boys and Girls,

How was your weekend? Write a few sentences telling me about what you did this weekend.

~Miss Mastronardi

Georgia

Dear Second Graders,
You did a great job making your edible Georgia maps! I am so impressed with everything you have learned about Georgia's regions and rivers.
Type a few facts you have learned about Georgia over the past few weeks. I can't wait for you to impress me even more with your knowledge!

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Fall

Dear Students,

September 22nd is the first day of fall. What do you like about fall? Write a few sentences and post it to our blog. Make sure you proofread your sentences.

I can't wait to read about what you like most about my favorite season!

Miss Mastronardi