MARVELOUS MARCH

Recently, students began an in depth study of the foundations of multiplication and division. They began their studies with creating equal groups of various objects in our classroom and a few sweet items too! Creating equal groups lead to representing the groups with repeated addition equations and on to simple multiplication and division equations. Every year the students are so eager to learn multiplication. It is so rewarding to see their minds growing through this process.

Science has been all about plants! What are the main parts of a plant and what are the part’s jobs? We discovered the roots of a plant absorb nutrients from the soil and the plant stem acts like an elevator moving nutrients from the roots to the other plant parts. Students also learned the leaves are like the kitchen of the plant and make food using sunlight and nutrients from the roots.

Second grade also learned about many famous people that contributed to the world in some way. Our third grade students completed biography research and presented their findings to second grade students. St. James proudly teaches and models public speaking and second grade was happy to be the audience for this occasion. Great job third grade!

Second grade students also received several awards from the Daughters of The American Revolution for an art contest. This art project required students to collaborate and create a stamp, poster, or banner. Their art pieces competed with students from all over the state of Texas. Go second grade!

Aladdin the Musical was a total hit! Second graders have worked since January to memorize songs and choreography for this performance. Everyone was amazing! It was an incredible night for a very talented group of young performers.