Our class:

Isaac

Cecilia

Hazel

Myles

Diego

Brady

Millena

Jackson

Callen

Miguel

Madi

Daisy

Amelie

Upcoming:

October:

10th No school PD day

13th No school, Indigenous People’s Day

21st PTC noon dismissal

23rd PTC noon dismissal

24th -United Nations Day ceremony (in morning)

        -field trip to IGI to glean

27th PTC noon dismissal

TBD field trip to Felix Neck

News:

Hello 2D~ 

Now it feels like the learning can begin: routines are established and we are starting to get used to our schedule. I am noticing a shift in the class in that they are feeling more settled as we get into lessons because they know what to expect. I am seeing good focus and a vivacious attitude overall toward learning! It’s so exciting! 

Thank you everyone at home for helping to get homework underway. The class is working towards filling up a cube jar for a class celebration and it is almost full. One way we earn cubes is when everyone turns in homework. Students are expected to read every night. This is not something I track, but works on the honors system. Enforcing nightly reading will greatly impact your child’s ability to read. Please reach out if you are in need of finding just right books for your child.

This month we will have a couple field trips, parent teacher conferences, UN Day, and professional development day so please mark your calendars:

Important dates for October:

10th No school PD day

13th No school, Indigenous People’s Day

21st PTC noon dismissal

23rd PTC noon dismissal

24th -United Nations Day ceremony (in morning)

        -field trip to IGI to glean

27th PTC noon dismissal

TBD field trip to Felix Neck

Please send library books to school on Monday. I hope you all have a great weekend!

~Summer

sdesouza@mvyps.org

508-627-3316 ext 136

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

~2D Parent Questionnaire~

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

headphones to stay in school all year

At home: 

a nice, well-lit, quiet space to read

books to read

plenty of pencils for homework

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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.  I can’t wait to meet you all and get to know you. ❤️