Mrs. Summer DeSouza

sdesouza (at) mvyps.org

Welcome to 2D!

News:

Classroom News:

Wow, just 8 more days left of second grade, then it’s off to summer vacation!!

This week’s happenings 6/9-6/15):
Tuesday: Library Day, we will walk to the Edgartown public library and see Elyce to learn about their summer reading program.
Wednesday: Recognition Day Ceremony for the 8th graders, our dance team will be putting on a 1.5 minute dance for them, dancers please wear black!
Thursday: Beach Day! See separate notices for information regarding this annual event
Friday: Egg Drop and parents are invited to come in and watch a year end slideshow, details to follow, stay tuned…

Next week (6/16-6/18):
Monday: Field Day! Wear a bathing suit, hat and sunscreen. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. For shoes, wear what will be comfortable playing competitive water games (Crocs are usually a good choice). The cafe will serve hotdogs and burgers and you might get a chance to dunk Mrs. De Souza!!!!!
Tuesday: Year end clean out day, please bring a sturdy bag for belongings
Wednesday: Zoom Away Day, last day of school, Half Day Noon Dismissal!!

It has been a top ten awesome year in 2D. I look forward to every last minute with this kind and curious bunch.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions,

~Summer

*2D Families 2024-25, please take a moment to fill this questionnaire out before the start of school: 

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~2D Parent Questionnaire~

2D 2024-25:

Paige

Catherine

Isabelly

Maria Luiza

Avery

William

Kiara

Gunner

Sam

Maeve

Acacia

Ava

Alicia

Supply List:

(Collect these items to bring to school on the first day)

pencil box 
box of crayons
box of colored pencils

2 glue sticks
2 boxes of pencils
erasers
small pencil sharpener (not mechanical)
scissors
water bottle with fresh water daily

lunch box

backpack
headphones


At home: a nice, well-lit, quiet space to read

Plenty of pencils for homework

Share Schedule

Monday: Paige, Catherine, Isabelly

Tuesday: Maria, William

Wednesday: Kiara, Gunner, Sam

Thursday: Maeve, Acacia

Friday: Ava, Alicia

Specials Schedule:

Monday: technology

Tuesday: library

Wednesday: gym & music

Thursday: gym & health

Friday: garden & art

Hi! Welcome! I am your 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. DeSouza. I was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard and care deeply about this island and our community. I love the beach, hikes in nature, teaching and learning. I have two amazing daughters, a wonderful husband, and a pup named Rusty. Our assistant teacher is Ms. Brooke Bulawka, she is a MA certified teacher herself and has experience in grades k-8.  We can’t wait to meet you all and get to know you. ❤️

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