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2nd Grade
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Welcome to 2nd Grade News
WEEK OF 8/12/19
Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with
ardor and attended to with diligence.'~Abigail Adams
MESSAGES- For those of you that are not aware, my husband is currently serving a year long, civilian deployment in Afganistan. He is scheduled to return home early October. Prayers for our family are much appreciated. :)
- Please remember to check green folders daily.
- If you did not receive a jupiter message from me via email or text today, please make sure you are signed up to receive those messages.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
8/15~Feast of the Assumption
- Parent Teacher Organization Meeting Dates and Times:All meetings will take place in the St. Michael School cafeteria and begin at 6:00 pm. Please enter through door A8 (gym doors).
~November 11, 2019
~January 13, 2019
~March 9, 2019
~May 11, 2019
2nd Grade Wish List:
Ziplock bags-sandwich size
AA batteries
prizes-Happy meal sized (or smaller)
CLASSROOM SUBJECTS
LANGUAGE
Reading: Unit Week 1~Essential Question: How do friends depend on each other?Phonics: short a and i
Vocabulary: You can find the vocabulary in the Reading/Writing Workshop book. Vocabulary will be introduced on Monday.
Stories/Poem: You will find the story for the week in the Literature Anthology book. The story will be introduced on Wednesday.- Monday evening: vocab pgs. 20-21
- Tuesday evening: read vocab pgs. 22-27
- Wednesday evening: read pgs. and 10-29
- Thursday evening: review story and vocab for test pgs. 20-21(VOCAB) & 10-29(STORY)
WRITING
English/Writing:
The students will review statements and questions.Spelling: YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO STUDY THE WORDS HE/SHE CIRCLED ON THE WHITE SHEET OF PAPER. Pretest on Monday, worksheets on Tuesday and Thursday, spelling sentences on Wednesday (come up with your ideas on Tuesday evenings), test on Friday.
Speaking and Listening:
Students will have Show and Tell on Friday. Everyone needs to bring one item to share.Cursive: Cursive will begin after Christmas Break. Please allow me to introduce the letters and correct way to make the strokes.
MATH
The students will learning addition strategies in chapter 1.- M~communitative property
- T~count on to add
- W~doubles and near doubles
- T~make a ten
- F~add three numbers
FYI...Vocabulary will be on the tests. Please be sure to review vocab with your child.
KEEP PRACTICING ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MATH FACTS DAILY!!! Flash cards are a great way to review and practice.
RELIGION
Today we started chapter 1. We will finish the chapter next week with a test on Tuesday 8/20.Some key ideas to remember for chapter 1. HINT~Use these bullets as a study guide. Chapter 1:
The students will prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion this year. They will receive these sacraments later in the school year, but you can help your child by helping them prepare now by visiting Jesus weekly at Mass and participating.
In order to be fully prepared to receive the sacraments, this year your child will need to know the following prayers.
- The Sign of the Cross (with the right hand)
- Our Father
- Hail Mary
- Glory Be
- Act of Contrition
Science
The students will begin learning about properties of matter.
S.S.
Students will learn about our world with maps.