Miss Kathleen McCandless - 2nd Grade            Hello, I am Kathleen McCandless the second grade teacher. I grew up in the Chippewa Valley graduating from UW Eau Claire with a bachelors degree in biology and a minor in math. The tug to teach drew me back to school where I attended UW Stout graduating with a degree in early childhood. Upon graduation I substitute taught for two years. In addition, at my local parish, I have prepared children for the sacraments.   I believe children need to learn in an environment that is developmentally appropriate as well as challenging while being surrounded by Christian values. My goal is to help each child to develop the curiosity and skills needed to become lifelong learners and followers of Christ.  Second grade is an exciting year! The children will continue to develop reading and math skills. They will study life cycles and the planets in science. Social studies will provide map skills and knowledge about the lives of children in other countries. In math, the children will use math facts to learn how to solve complicated addition and subtraction problems. They will even start learning some multiplication. Second grade ends with being welcomed to the table of the Lord to celebrate First Communion!   St. Joseph is a wonderful place to share the word of God with the youngest members of our faith and I feel blessed to be a part of the staff.   May the Lord bless you and keep you, Kathleen McCandless Miss McCandless’s Second Grade Curriculum