2nd Grade

Welcome to 2nd grade! We are so excited for this year and can't wait to embark on an amazing learning journey together. We are going to have a fun and busy year, and we are looking forward to helping each student grow and succeed. In 2nd grade, we will be learning many new and exciting things! Here is a little preview of some of the topics we will cover this year based on the Arizona State Standards:

Reading:
We will work on reading comprehension, understanding main ideas, and making predictions in stories. We will also practice fluency, building strong reading habits, and exploring a wide variety of books and texts.

Writing:
Students will learn how to write complete sentences and stories. We will practice using proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and we will learn to write about our ideas clearly.

Math:
In math, we will work with addition and subtraction, understanding place value, and learning about time, money, and basic geometry. Students will also practice solving word problems and using different strategies to solve math challenges.

Science:
We will explore topics like plants, animals, the weather, and the Earth. Students will have fun learning about the world around them and engaging in hands-on activities.

Social Studies:
We will learn about communities, important historical figures, and the state of Arizona. We will talk about how people live and work together in different places.

Here’s to a fun year of learning and memories made in 2nd Grade! 

• Greenbrier 2nd Grade Team

2^nd GRADE:

1- Set of over ear Headphones—in a Ziploc bag with your child’s name

1-Plastic Pencil Box (NO ZIPPER)

2- Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks (all lines)

3- Laminated 2-Pocket Folders (one yellow, red, and blue)

1- Package of large pink erasers

1-Box 24 count crayons

1-Package Black Pens 

1-Package of 24 Count Colored Pencils (not erasable)

1-Package Broad-Tip Crayola washable markers

1-Package of regular Expo marker (thick not thin)

1- Pack of Yellow Broad-Tip Highlighters (thick)

1-Pair scissors, 5” pointed, not rounded (please no adult size scissors)

1-Large package of glue sticks

 

1-Ream of White Copy Paper

1-Ream of White Cardstock

1-Ream of Neon/Colored Copy Paper

1-Package of Post-It Notes

 

1-Box of “zip-type” bags (1 quart) – Boys

1-Box of “zip-type” bags (gallon) – Girls

1-Box of “zip-type” bags (sandwich) 

Box of tissues

Lysol Wipes

2nd Grade Readiness

 

• Math
  • Fluently add and subtract within 20
  • Be able to put different objects into groups within 20
  • Count by 1’s, 10’s, and 100’s
  • Start practicing counting by 2’s and 5’s
  • Analyze a word problem to know what you are solving for
• Reading
  • Answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How questions as you read a story
  • Be able to describe the main character of a story
  • Be able to identify the beginning and the end of a story
  • Ability to decode known and unknown words
• Writing
  • Write first and last name
  • Write at least 3 complete sentences
  • Recognize parts of speech - nouns, adjectives, and verbs
  • Use Capitalization and Punctuation appropriately in sentence structure

Miss Mikayla Rae

 

 

 

Miss Zellner

Hi y'all!

My name is Caitlin Zellner and I will be your child's second grade teacher this year! 

A little bit about me, I was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Arizona in 2002. I have been dreaming of becoming a teacher since I was in second grade and I am unbelievably excited to be pursuing my dream alongside all of you, the community here at Greenbrier. This is my 5th year in DVUSD and my 3rd year here at Greenbrier.

I graduated from Northern Arizona University in May of 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and certification in Early Childhood Education with an SEI Endorsement. While at NAU I found and formed the greatest friendships, participated in many new things, grew as an educator in multiple grade level experiences and challenged my mindset on a daily basis.  

Our classroom family is my number one priority, and I look forward to meeting you, forming our classroom family and beginning our journey through second grade together as a team! 

 

Email: caitlin.zellner@dvusd.org

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Certification in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University

Miss Alexis Minana

Welcome to second grade! I’m excited to be your child’s teacher this year! It is going to be a great year full of learning and fun! I thought you might like to know a little bit about me. I have lived in Arizona all my life, attended Sunrise Mountain High School, and graduated with my bachelor's in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English from Grand Canyon University. Lopes up! In addition, I have my ESL endorsement (English as a Second Language). I am a highly qualified teacher for 1st through 8th grade. I also have an endorsement and am highly qualified to teach 6th-8th grade Reading and Writing. This will be my 10th year teaching in The Deer Valley School District and my 9th year teaching second grade at Greenbrier. One of my goals this year is to install a love for learning in my students!

Thanks,

Ms. Minana

alexis.minana@dvusd.org