The final countdown

For most students, the last day of school is June 20. But for second-graders at Sandshore, the last day of school is “Z.”
 
Second grade classes are counting down the last 26 days of school, not with numbers but with letters of the alphabet. Each day features activities and assignments related to the letter du jour which reinforces skills they’ve learned during the school year.
 
“It gets them excited and keeps them engaged,” said teacher Marieke Hopp. “They look every day to see what we’re doing and it’s a little surprise for them.”
 
The countdown began with Appreciation Day. The students made thank-you cards for staff members to show their appreciation for all they do.
 
“H” was for Hawaii. Students learned about the state and practiced a few words in Hawaiian. While wearing plastic leis, students also learned to hula. Teachers purchased the leis in an assortment of colors from a discount store.
 
“M” was celebrated with “Me Day.” Students created Google drawings about themselves and used their measuring skills to measure their height and length of their arms and legs.

Kindergarten and first grade classes also did their own countdown versions.