Welcome to Ms. McCree's Second Grade Class Room 108
Hello future second grade superstars! My name is Ms. McCree. I will be your second grade teacher for the school year 2022-2023. This is my seventh year teaching at Shoesmith. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign with my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I also just recently graduated from National Louis with my Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with an endorsement in LBS1 and ESL. Growing up, I attended Chicago Public Schools. It has always been my dream to teach in Chicago Public Schools. This is my way of giving back to my community and helping students reach their fullest potential. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family, and shopping. I am a big sneaker head, so I enjoy buying the coolest sneakers. I also have a 6 year old son who keeps me pretty busy.
My goals this year are for students to be successful and enjoy learning. Congratulations on completing your first grade year! Yay! I am so proud of all your hard work. I know we are going to have a fun and exciting year together. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in second grade:
For us to start the year as strong as we can, I need everyone to do four simple things for me over the summer:
Sincerely,
Ms. McCree
Hello future second grade superstars! My name is Ms. McCree. I will be your second grade teacher for the school year 2022-2023. This is my seventh year teaching at Shoesmith. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign with my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I also just recently graduated from National Louis with my Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with an endorsement in LBS1 and ESL. Growing up, I attended Chicago Public Schools. It has always been my dream to teach in Chicago Public Schools. This is my way of giving back to my community and helping students reach their fullest potential. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family, and shopping. I am a big sneaker head, so I enjoy buying the coolest sneakers. I also have a 6 year old son who keeps me pretty busy.
My goals this year are for students to be successful and enjoy learning. Congratulations on completing your first grade year! Yay! I am so proud of all your hard work. I know we are going to have a fun and exciting year together. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in second grade:
- Being an author and illustrator for your own stories
- Becoming a great mathematician
- Learning how to add and subtract, two digit and three-digit numbers
- Being able to read chapter books
- Doing science experiments
- Buddy reading with other classes
- Learning about each other’s culture and our community
- Creating beautiful art projects
- Completing inquiry based projects
- Writing letters to other students across the United States
- Learning how to measure objects and tell time
- Learning how to be critical thinkers
- And so much more!!!
For us to start the year as strong as we can, I need everyone to do four simple things for me over the summer:
- Read for 30 minutes EVERYDAY
- Practice sight words
- Practice your addition and subtraction facts 3 times a week
- Write a letter telling me interesting facts about yourself
Sincerely,
Ms. McCree
Summer Learning Menu for Incoming 2nd Graders
Literacy Assignment
Every student will read the book Bronzeville Boys and Girls by Gwendolyn Brooks. After reading the book, students will complete the activities in their summer learning menu. Student should also read for at least 30 minutes every night.
Math Assignment
Let's continue to grow as mathematicians. Students will complete the Step Up to 2nd grade packet. In addition, please encourage students to practice their math facts. For example, students should be able to tell you the sum and difference to problems like 3+4, 5+5, 7+9, 6-4, 9-5, and many others without hesitation.
