What's New in Grade 2: February 2013

Friday, February 22, 2013

Purim:)

Dear parents,

It has been a very busy and exciting week learning all about Purim!

In Second Grade we acted out the story of Purim, learned lots of new songs and learned all about what we need to do on Purim.

1. Hear the Megillah Reading

2. Give Mishloach Manot-(gift bag with 2 at least two treats) to a friend.

3. Give extra charity to the poor

4. Eat a Festive meal.

Although it’s not a must however it is a custom to Dress up in a costume and be happy on PurimJ

We had a lot of fun decorating Graggers to use when hearing Haman’s name!!!!!!!!

In addition each child has A prepared Mishloach Manot-goody bag, to do the mitzvah of giving it to a friend on Purim, Sunday February 24.

Below is a link where you can find the Purim Story, Hamantashen Recipe, holiday guide and more!

http://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/default_cdo/aid/109190/jewish/Purim.htm

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Purim!!!

Morah Mushky

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Thank You Gleyzer Family

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GLEYZER FAMILY FOR THE LOVELY POETRY BOOKS THEY DONATED TO OUR CLASS LIBRARY...

Morah Gaby

In Science we have started a new unit on Natural Resources. What better way to learn about Earth's Natural Resources that to play with soil. :) For this experiment the kids were exploring with Sandy Soil, and Potting Soil. Each group got two plates of soil. One with regular Potting Soil, one with Sandy Soil. They used magnifying glasses to observe the two different soils. They also touched it to feel the different textures. Finally they were asked to put a few drops of water into each plate to see how the soil changed. When they were finished they had to answer questions about how the soils were alike and how they are different.

Morah Gaby

Thank You

A special thank you to all the second grade parents that came in to read to our class for Literacy Month... the kids and teachers really enjoyed it .. :)))

Morah Gaby