Grade 2, Room 2 - Miss Lauren Lehane

I graduated from Boston College in 2003 with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Education.  After graduation, I returned to this area and began taking classes at West Chester University, where I earned my post-baccalaureate certifications in Elementary Education, Middle School Math and Middle School Science.  In May of 2011 I graduated from West Chester with a Masters degree in Elementary Education.  I have been teaching at Saints Simon and Jude since September, 2006; prior to coming here, I taught preschool for three years.

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ABOUT SECOND GRADE

We will be learning and doing many exciting things this year, based around the Common Core State Standards.  Here is an overview of some of the topics we will cover:

Religion - The main focus in 2nd grade religion is on our two sacraments; First Reconciliation in January and First Eucharist in May.  The students will receive First Reconciliation in February and First Eucharist in April.  In addition to our regular religion studies, we will spend a lot of time preparing for these important events.

Math – Our math program stresses modeling, communicating mathematically, problem-solving strategies and computation.  We will focus especially on learning our addition and subtraction facts so that we can move onto addition and subtraction of two and three-digit numbers.  We will also study money, telling time, fractions, measurement, geometry and even a little multiplication.
 
English Language Arts - ELA covers all areas of language study, including reading, writing, spelling, grammar and phonics.  We will read a new story each week and discuss reading strategies, vocabulary, spelling words and grammar topics.  We will also learn to write in cursive throughout the year. 

Science – We will visit the Science Lab once a week.  Some of the units covered this year are weight and volume, health and hygiene, the water cycle, and Earth's surface. 

Social Studies - In second grade social studies, the focus is on communities.  We will talk about laws and rules, wants and needs, and learn how to read and use maps. 

Specials - We have special classes once a week.  These are; art, music, gym, Spanish, computers, and library and religious enrichment with Sister Betty.


In addition to these curriculum topics, we will also do many hands-on projects, group activities, service projects and activities on our new SmartBoard.  We will also be taking two field trips this year.  In past years, we have gone to Longwood Gardens in November, and Riverbend Environmental Education Center in May.  Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns.  Please check our Blogger page frequently for homework assignments and announcements, as well as My Student’s Progress for grades.  I know it is going to be a great year!