June 12th,2026

Dear Incoming Second Grade Parents,

We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome you and your child to Second Grade! We are looking forward to an exciting, rewarding, and challenging year ahead.

Summer Learning Expectations

As you prepare your child for Second Grade, the First-Grade teachers have provided summer assignments to help keep important skills fresh throughout the break.

We recommend:

• No break longer than one week from academic practice.

• Working on summer assignments 2–3 days per week for approximately 30 minutes each session.

If you have any questions regarding the summer packets, please contact your child's First Grade teacher.

Please Note: The summer packet will be your child's first graded assignment when they return to school in September.

Summer Reading Assignment

In addition to the summer packets, students are required to read the following two books over the summer:

Henry and Mudge: The First Book

Author: Cynthia Rylant
ISBN-13: 978-0689810053

Fly Guy Presents: Space

Author: Tedd Arnold
ISBN-13: 978-0545564922

Important Reminders:

• Students must read both books before school begins.

• Please send both books to school in September.

• Students will complete activities based on these books during the first week of school.

• A book report for Henry and Mudge is attached and will be graded.

Math Practice

Please continue reviewing addition and subtraction facts throughout the summer. Flash cards are a wonderful tool and can be found at stores such as Target, Walmart, Amazon, and the Dollar Store.

School Supplies for Second Grade

Although September may seem far away, back-to-school sales will be here before we know it! To help you prepare, we are providing the supply list below.

Stationery Package Information

In September, students will receive several grade-specific items purchased through our Saint Dorothy School Stationery Supplier. These items include:

• Large pencil case

• Five copybooks

• Theme tablet

• Two durable folders

• Clear page protectors

Please do not purchase an additional pencil case. The supplied pencil case is designed to fit properly inside student desks.

Contact Paper Needed

Please purchase clear contact paper. Workbooks will be sent home during the first week of school and will need to be covered at home.

Please send these items on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

All items should be clearly labeled with your child's name.

• 1-inch binder with a clear front cover

• One medium Seat Sack
  (We recommend the Original Seat Sack SSK00115BK Chair Bag, Medium.)

• 1 durable folder with three holes punched for binder

• Safety scissors

• 24-count box of crayons (no larger boxes and no colored pencils)

• 12-count washable markers

• 10 sharpened pencils and erasers
  (These will need to be replenished frequently throughout the year.)

• 2 small glue sticks or 1 large glue stick
  (These will also need to be replaced frequently.)

• 2 yellow highlighters

• 1–2 large pink erasers

• 2 red pens or pencils (for checking work)

• 3 low-odor dry erase markers
  (Suggested colors: red, black, blue, or green. No neon colors, please.)

• 1 old sock (to be used as a dry erase board eraser and marker holder)

• Sketch pad

• One 4-ounce container of Play-Doh

• Headphones with cord in a labeled baggie or case

• Clear contact paper for covering workbooks at home

Classroom Shared Supplies

We kindly ask each family to contribute the following items to help keep our classrooms stocked throughout the school year:

• 1 roll of paper towels

• 1 pack of white copy paper

• 2 boxes of tissues

• 1–2 containers of Clorox wipes

• 1 package of baby wipes

• 2 packs (12-count) or 1 pack (24-count) of sharpened #2 pencils

Label Everything!

Please make sure all supplies are clearly labeled with your child's name, including:

• School supplies

• Stationery items

• Lunch boxes and lunch bags

• School bags/backpacks

• Sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets

We wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer filled with fun adventures and special moments.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. We look forward to meeting our new Second Grade students in September!

Warmly,

The Second Grade Teachers
Mrs. Berenato & Miss Callahan