In second grade, our year is filled with many engaging activities that help the students achieve at their greatest potential. Second grade students continue to develop a growth mindset, expand their knowledge, and become independent thinkers.  The students move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn.” We explore a variety of genres including both fiction and nonfiction text. Through shared reading, guided reading, and mini lessons, second grade students learn about the main idea, author’s purpose, cause and effect, and drawing conclusions. We also continue to use the Accelerated Reading (AR) program to encourage students to read independently, at their own level and pace, to meet their individual reading goal.

In Writing, students learn how to write personal narratives, create opinion pieces, write about informational text, and creatively write through Writer’s Workshop.

In Math, students continue to strengthen their math knowledge and mastery of basic facts.  Some of the units include: addition and subtraction (three-digits), metric measurement, 3-D shapes, patterns, time, tables and graphs, and fractions.  The Rocket Math program helps the students to master addition and subtraction math facts.

Through many hands-on experiments and fun lessons in Science class, students learn about weather, plants and natural resources, animal and plant life cycles, and habitats. In Social Studies, students will learn about many topics including citizenship, geography, historical figures, and innovations over time.

Second grade students enjoy sparking their creativity through art and music classes. They strengthen their athletic skills through physical education and explore technology through computer education. The students look forward to field trips and a spring track and field day.

Finally, but most importantly, the 2nd grade students in addition to growing in knowledge grow in faith.  Each day the student's relationship with Jesus grows.  The students prepare to receive the forgiveness and mercy of God through the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.

Weekly Schedule

		Hello, my name is Mackenzie Krautkramer and I teach 2nd grade here at St. Mary’s School. After graduating from St. Mary’s in 2014, I attended Marathon High School, then furthered my education at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, where I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Special Education. I enjoy spending time with my family whether we are camping, hiking, playing games together, or just watching movies. In my free time I love to read and paint.  I also love getting to race cars in the eve of destruction races at Marshfield Speedway.  I am extremely blessed to be back in my hometown getting the opportunity to teach.  I am excited to get to teach in the faith that raised and shaped me into the person I have become.  Phone Extension: 102 Email: mkrautkramer@starysmarathon.org
	Mackenzie Krautkramer Second Grade