Acacia Magnet
School for Enriched Learning
2nd Grade
Meet the Teachers
Mrs. Patricia Hoxworth
Room 11
My passions are teaching, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my kids.
Mrs. Katie Nystrom
Room 15
I enjoy traveling, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and watching my children (and the Kings) play hockey!
2nd Grade - The SEM Way
English Language Arts
- “Daily Five” Approach - Fostering Literacy Independence and Achievement in reading and writing through Differentiated Learning
- Opportunity to use iPads to investigate and research literature themes, authors, as well as create presentations of written work
Math
- Small, flexible group instruction based on interests
- Student-designed projects integrated with Language Arts
- iPads used as a tool to practice skills and integrate learning in real-world applications
Science
- NGSS investigations and experiments documented in Science Notebooks
- STEM challenges
- Living Science Classroom Museum with hands-on plant and animal investigations and inventions
Social Studies
- Thematic units of investigation Integrated with Language Arts
- Cultural Studies
- Classroom Community Team Building Challenges
Classroom Wish List
Cleaning Wipes
Paper Towels
Kleenex
White Copy Paper
Pencils
Glue Sticks