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Welcome to PC, Ms. Darcee Schwartzkopf!
Help us give a warm Putnam County welcome to our next new addition to the teaching team at PCR-I Elementary, Ms. Darcee Schwartzkopf! We asked Ms. Darcee to tell us more about her. Here's what she had to say: "My name is . . .
2nd Grade Learns About Sound
2nd graders have been learning about sound in Science. Students learned how musical instruments can be played by blowing, plucking, stroking, or striking. They also learned that sound can have a high or a low pitch. . . .
2nd Grade Learns About Money
2nd-grade students have been learning about money in math. We read the book Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst. We discussed the importance of saving our money and being responsible. Students then wrote . . .
2nd Grade STEM project
As the anticipation of Christmas was upon us, we found ourselves reading the story "How to Catch and Elf" by Adam Wallace and then deciding to try to create an elf trap of our own. The students had a budget of $200 STEM money . . .
2nd Grade Sends Letters to Santa
Students in 2nd-grade have been busy writing letters to Santa this week. Our letters will be featured in the Unionville Republican newspaper. We finished our letters and then addressed envelopes to Santa at the North Pole. . . .
2nd Grade Learns about Simple Machines
Students in second grade have been learning about simple machines in our Force and Motion unit. Today we learned that a wheel and axle are simple machines too. We made model cars with straws, Lifesavers, paper, and tape. Once our cars were . . .
2nd Grade Learns about Friction
Students in 2nd-grade have been working on a force and motion unit. They learned that pushing and pulling require force. They also studied friction and experimented with Hotwheel cars. Students rolled . . .
2nd Grade Pumpkin Science
Second graders made a hypothesis of which pumpkin would have the most seeds. We had 3 different sizes of pumpkins. The majority of the class predicted the largest pumpkin, which weighed 20 lbs and 4 oz would have the . . .
Hard Work is the Formula for Success
2nd graders have been working in cooperative learning groups to help themselves grow as readers. They have been working on reading strategies in small groups. Each day every group meets with the teacher for 20 minutes. They work on reading . . .
2nd Grade Works Together
Mrs. Trimble's 2nd-grade class has been working on cooperative learning. One of the hardest parts about working with a partner is learning to cooperate and work together. Students have learned to keep their voices low and to stay focused . . .
2nd Grade Makes Music
2nd Graders have been learning about sound. We have studied how sound is heard through vibrations. Students have been working to identify high and low sounds. They were each given the task to construct a musical instrument from things they . . .
2nd Grade Celebrates
Students in Mrs. Trimble's 2nd-grade class had an exciting start to Spring. We worked on Jellybean Math. We counted our jellybeans, added and subtracted with them, graphed them, and even measured with them! Then . . .
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2nd Grade's Busy Week
This week we reached our 100th day of school on Tuesday! We celebrated with a trail mix of 100 items, made 100 glasses, and had a special 100 snack! On Tuesday, we also celebrated Read Across America Day and had guest readers . . .
2nd Grade Learns About Landforms
Mrs. Trimble's 2nd Grade students are learning about landforms. They have made posters to demonstrate their knowledge of each landform. They have also created a flip-flap book with each landform definition and a picture to go with . . .
2nd Grade Learns About Place Value
Mrs. Trimble's 2nd-grade students have been learning about place value this week. We have learned how to write our numbers in standard form (325), word form (three hundred twenty-five), and expanded form (300+20+5). We have also learned . . .
2nd Grade Gets into the Holiday Spirit
With all of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, second grade has found time to celebrate the season and learn! We read the story Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts. The story is about a young boy who wants a new . . .
2nd Grade Raises Their Reading Scores
Mrs. Trimble's 2nd Graders are making great gains! They have all improved their reading scores by 3 months or more! We celebrated our success with a read-a-thon! We have been working hard first quarter and it shows! Keep up the great work . . .
Para's are so important!
It is often looked upon by parents that teachers are the ones leading our kids to do well in school, but have you ever thought of the importance of a Para Educator? I have been blessed to work with some of the best at Putnam County. These . . .
2nd Grade Tackles Technology
This week has been a busy week for 2nd grade! We have been learning how to log in and enter our usernames and passwords to several learning websites. This is the first year that 2nd graders have a Chromebook of their own to use! We are trying . . .
2nd Grade Resources and Activities
Good afternoon 2nd graders! As I write this letter it has now been 1 week since we were together at school. I miss you all very much! I am anxious to get back to school to see each of you! I know some of you are probably sick of those . . .
Reading by Example
2nd Grade would like to thank all of our readers for coming into our classrooms to share the love of books and reading with the children. We are so lucky to have such caring and inspirational adults in our community. The children were given . . .
2nd Grade Students Learn About Landforms
Students in Mrs. Trimble's 2nd-grade class have been learning about the different types of landforms. They have also learned about the different landforms we have right here in the great state of Missouri! Check out the photo gallery to . . .
2nd Grade Learns the Continents and Oceans
The 2nd graders have been studying the 7 continents and 4 oceans. We have been reciting them, labeling and coloring them and we are even making a continent puzzle! They now know North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, . . .
2nd Grade Masters Addition Facts
2nd Grade students have been working really hard on their math facts during R.T.I. time. What is R.T.I., you might ask? It is a time devoted to your student's learning. We work hard on essential skills they must master to be . . .
2nd grade news
November 1, 2019 Dear Parents, The weather is beginning to cool down. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. They play outside each afternoon for 30 minutes then again for 15. In order . . .
2nd grade news
October 4, 2019 Dear Parents, This has been a fun week for the kids! We had a great time celebrating Homecoming! Let’s Go Midgets! I am sending home a form requesting your time preference . . .
2nd Grade goes to the Putnam County Fair
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the second-grade classes went to the Putnam County Fair! We rode on the trailer and then toured the fairgrounds. We saw the chickens, rabbits, cows, goats, sheep and pigs.
2nd grade news
August 30, 2019 Dear Parents, We have had a great second week! We continued to focus on rules and procedures. Please remind your student that good behavior is expected in all areas of the school. The first few weeks we . . .
2nd Grade Track and Field
May 3, 2019 Dear Parents, It is hard to believe that we only have 9 days of school left! We have several fun things planned to wrap up the year! We will be walking to the Dairy Lane and city park, having a read-a-thon, . . .
2nd Grade Field Trip
2nd Grade Field Trip April 18, 2019 Where: Science Center of Iowa - Des Moines, IA Time: The bus will leave the school at 7:45 a.m. Please have your student at the school by 7:35 a.m. so . . .
2nd grade news
Dear Parents, March has finally arrived! Please make sure that your student has the appropriate gear for playing outside. I am sending home notes in regards to parent-teacher conferences. They are enclosed . . .
2nd grade news
January 4, 2019 Dear Parents, Welcome back! I hope you all had a great break! We had 3 students complete the reading challenge over break! Great job! We have started off our year learning . . .
2nd grade news
December 7, 2018 Dear Parents, We will be having a gift exchange in the classroom for Christmas. We ask that everyone who wishes to participate to please send a $5 gift. Boys will buy for boys and girls for girls. . . .
2nd grade news
November 2, 2018 Dear Parents, Thank you also to all of the parents who made it to the Fall Party! We had a great party and the kids enjoyed it! October Book It certificates are being sent home in the Friday . . .
Second Grade News
October 5, 2018 Dear Parents, This has been a fun week for the kids! We had a great time celebrating Homecoming! Let’s Go Midgets! I sent home a form last week requesting your time preference for . . .
Second Grade Superhero: Mrs. Jennifer Trimble
We have introduced quite a few teachers and staff, but you have yet to meet this 2nd grade superhero.👩🏼🏫 🙌🏻Please give a warm welcome back to Mrs. Jennifer Trimble!🍎 This is Mrs. Trimble's 16th year of teaching!🙌🏻 Jennifer . . .
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