1. HELPFUL
HINTS
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’s blog:
http://wildabout2ndgrade.berkeleyprep.net/
Senora Calandrino's blog:
http://bpsgalaspanish.berkeleyprep.net/
~EVENTS~
• Field Trips (dates to be determined)
• N.O.A.A. (MacDill Air Force Base – Weather Unit)
• Busch Gardens (Behind the Scenes – Animals/Habitats Unit)
• Dali Museum (Biographies Unit)
• Celebrations
• Halloween Parade & Party: October 28 (Parents invited)
• Pumpkin Bread Baking: November 21
• December 13: Winter Concert (grades 2-5)
• December 15: Heritage Luncheon
• February 3: Grandparents’ Day
• February 14: Valentine’s Day Celebration (students only)
• May (date to be determined): Poetry Party (Parents invited)
• May (date to be determined): Philippe Park (End of the Year Party – Parents Invited)
• Conferences
• October 31 and November 1
• March 16
~contact~
Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher via phone, email, 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.
Teachers: ackerkri@berkeleyprep.org; arnaoele@berkeleyprep.org; levinemar@berkeleyprep.org
Mrs. Rothenbusch: rothesue@berkeleyprep.org
We look forward to another wonderful year!