Our Year at a GlanceHere is an overview of some highlights of our year, with a focus on many of the activities which require parental involvement. Please keep in mind that this is a tentative listing; many factors play a role in how our year unfolds. Hope you find this helpful! September/October Curriculum Afternoon - parents are invited to hear an overview of Second Grade Eastern Point Lighthouse/Hammond Castle Trip last Friday in September/first Friday in October Open House - evening for parents and students Halloween Classroom Party November/December The Pilgrim Story - a “Quick as a Wink” play production, parents invited In-School Nutcracker Field Trip Students wear their finest while parents create a magical atmosphere for a delightful twist on this holiday classic. Family Traditions Parents are invited to share their own family traditions in celebrating December holidays December Holiday Classroom Party January/February Cursive Writing begins - please help your child practice letters as they come home Valentine’s Day Party Begin discussing castle building March/April Castle Building Assignment - see Castles and Fairy Tales for ideas - scroll down when there for resources Castle Viewing and a Rumpelstiltskin skit, parents invited Boston Symphony Orchestra Trip May/June Children's Museum Trip To enhance our study of Japan, a visit to the Japanese House and an amazing experience with Suminagashi. Science unit: Life Cycle of the Butterfly Portfolio Presentations - celebrating and sharing our work in Writers’ Workshop, parents invited End of the Year Party - summer birthdays celebrated To Window to Our World