This week in social studies, second graders explored our second core work of the year, The Rough-Face Girl, by Rafe Martin.  This treasured Algonquin Indian story, reminiscent of the Cinderella fairy tale, tells of three sisters who are all trying to marry the Invisible Being in their village.  To marry him, they have to prove that they have seen him.  Only the youngest sister, her skin scarred from tending the fire, is able to prove that she has indeed seen the Invisible Being in the nature all around her.  Second graders listened to this story as a read aloud several times, studying the rich illustrations and thinking about the characters' actions and motivations.  Students discussed how characters exemplified the eight MKA character standards throughout the story.  They noticed qualities such as confidence, friendliness, fairness, honesty, and temperance.  Through close readings and examinations of text and pictures, students thought about the story's enduring messages of inner beauty and justice.  

The second grade teachers would like to wish all of our students and their families a happy, safe, and restful spring break filled with lots of memories together.  Have a wonderful break!