"SPEAKY" - SPOOKY WEEK

A lot of speaking and spooking week for the Second Graders!

CONNECTIONS

Grade 2 students had an exciting experience making connections with the teachers through interview to learn how technology is used in teaching, communication, and organization. 

They discovered that teachers use tools like tablets, projectors, and online platforms to make lessons engaging and interactive. Technology also helps teachers communicate quickly with parents and colleagues through emails and digital apps.

 In addition, it keeps the school organized by helping manage schedules, announcements, and resources efficiently. 

Through their interviews, students learned that technology plays a big role in making learning easier, faster, and more connected for everyone at DSKI.

COMMUNICATORS

The Grade 2 students learned how to ask thoughtful questions that help them understand ideas that are confusing or new to them. They created their own interview questions, always referring back to the central idea of the unit and their own wanderings. 

By doing this, they made sure that their questions were meaningful and connected to the concept they needed to explore. This experience helped them develop confidence in speaking, listening, and expressing curiosity while learning more about how technology influences the way people work and connect with each other.

TRICK OR TREAT AT DSKI

The Halloween spirit filled DSKI as students enjoyed a fun-filled Trick or Treat event! Everyone came dressed in creative and spooky costumes, from superheroes to witches and pumpkins. 

Laughter and excitement echoed through the halls as students went door to door collecting treats from different classrooms. 

Teachers and staff joined the fun, decorating rooms and handing out sweets. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate together, show kindness, and enjoy the festive spirit. 

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate together, show kindness, and enjoy the festive spirit. 

The event truly brought smiles, joy, and a sense of community to our school’s Halloween celebration!

A big thank you to our amazing PTA for their generous support in making this event possible! Their help in preparing treats and decorations made the celebration extra special. It was a joyful day that brought our school community together in festive spirit!

 

Technology around us

 

Grade 2 students are exploring how technology helps people work and connect. 

As a Tuning In activity, they looked for pictures showing different technologies people use at home, school, and in the community.

They brainstormed ideas about the names, uses and came up with their own definition of what technology is. 

Working with a partner helped students share ideas and think deeply about how technology influences our lives. 

By looking at pictures and discussing their thoughts, they discovered new perspectives and became curious. Together, they came up with an interesting question about how technology helps people work and connect with others.

Grade 2 students also explored around the school to find different technologies being used. They observed who uses them and discussed their purposes. 

From computers and printers to projectors and tablets, students learned how technology supports learning, communication, and work, helping everyone in the school community stay connected and productive.

 

Lastly, we sorted out different examples of technology. 

In tiered activities, they progressed from simply grouping them to Technologies NOW and THEN.

 

Into a much concrete sorting such as: transportation, devices, work, school, and others.

Grade 2 students conducted an experiment on wind chimes to learn how this simple technology works. 

 

They explored how wind creates movement and sound, discovering that people have used wind chimes for many years for decoration, relaxation, and even to tell the direction or strength of the wind. Through this activity, students understood how simple technologies can be both useful and meaningful in people’s daily lives.

After the autumn break, we will continue learning about how technology helps people connect and work together. Students will explore new ways technology supports teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Making Connections Through Stories

 

As we end our unit on “How We Build Relationships by Learning About Other People’s Feelings, Thoughts, and Communicating Our Own,” Grade 2 students showed their understanding through creative stories. 

Their stories explored different kinds of relationships and how good communication helps people solve problems, show kindness, and build happiness. 

By learning to understand others, students discovered that strong relationships make our classroom and community a caring and joyful place.

Each story has a unique and subtle way of showing different kinds of relationships, people’s conflicts, and thoughtful solutions. 

Through their writing, students explored how understanding others and using good communication can help resolve issues, build respect, and create a happier, more caring community.

Our Grade 2 creative stories are wonderful for preschoolers to read because they are still learning how to build relationships and understand feelings. 

The stories, written like picture books, show simple but powerful lessons about friendship, kindness, and communication. 

Preschoolers will enjoy the colorful characters and situations while being inspired to express their own ideas and become thoughtful, creative writers one day.

Children build social relationships by sharing stories they can relate to and connect with. Our Grade 2 students did an amazing job reading to the younger children, taking the time to answer questions and explain the meaning behind each story.

"The books will be on display in the school hallways for everyone to enjoy! Come and immerse yourself in the creative, fun, and wonderful stories written by our talented Grade 2 students—you won’t want to miss them!"