This document provides information for parents of second grade students, including helpful websites focused on second grade learning. It outlines several field trips taking place throughout the school year centered around different subject areas. Important events are noted such as celebrations, conferences, and end of year parties. Contact information is provided for each second grade teacher and the request is made to contact Mrs. Rothenbusch with any changes or absences.

1. Second grade is such an exciting year! We have so much to learn and have a wonderful time
exploring together. Below are a few helpful pieces of information for the upcoming year.
~WEBSITES~
Second Grade Learning Links:
http://school.berkeleyprep.org/lower/llinks/2nd/grtwo.htm
2nd
Grade Blog:
http://wildabout2ndgrade.berkeleyprep.net/
Senora Calandrino's Blog:
http://bpsgalaspanish.berkeleyprep.net/
~EVENTS~
• Field Trips (dates to be determined)
• Brooker Creek (Conservation Unit) October
• Theater Field Trip (Language Arts Focus) January
• Dali Museum (Biographies Unit) – February/March
• Busch Gardens-Behind the Scenes (Animals/Habitats Unit) - April
• Celebrations
• October 31: Halloween Parade & Party (Parents invited)
• November 8: Pumpkin Bread Baking Service Project
• December 18: Heritage Luncheon 12:00p.m. (Parents invited)
• December 18: Winter Concert 7pm Lykes Center (grades 2-5)
• February 14: Grandparents’ Day & Valentine’s Day
• May 9: Poetry Party 11:15a.m.-12:00p.m. (Families invited)
• May 22: Philippe Park (End of the Year Party – Families Invited)
• Conferences
• November 1st
& 4th
• March 14
~contact~
Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher via email and/or written note if you have a concern
about your child. Be sure to include Mrs. Rothenbusch in any changes in dismissal and/or
notifications of absences.
Kristy Ackerman: ackerkri@berkeleyprep.org Dee Carpenter: carpedee@berkeleyprep.org
Abbie King: kingabb@berkeleyprep.org Marcia Levine: levinemar@berkeleyprep.org
Rachel Paggio: paggirac@berkeleyprep.org Mrs. Rothenbusch: rothesue@berkeleyprep.org
We look forward to another wonderful year!
HELPF U L HI NT S