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June 14, 2018

Dear Parents:

Please check your child's backpack as their green Communication folder came home today with important information about what is expected of them over the summer, in preparation for Third Grade! Included in the folder was a letter from Miss Foley (3A) and Miss Lyons (3B) along with their Summer Packet which needs to be completed and returned to school in September! There is a Stationery list as well, asking that the children keep their Second Grade pencil bags and the various items needed to begin the school year. Don't forget to buy Contact Paper to cover their books! Please know that I had a wonderful year with your children and I feel blessed to be a part of the St. Gen's community. I wish you all a wonderful summer!

We will attend the 9:00 A.M. Mass. Please join us if you are able! Dismissal will be from the classrooms at 10:00 A.M. All bus service is available, except for Colonial and Wissahickon.

Many thanks too, to my homeroom parents and volunteers, and all the fun activities the children enjoyed!

Love, Mrs. McDonnell

June 11, 2018

Field Day is tomorrow! Your child knows which color team he/she is on. They are to wear gym shorts and their colored shirt and plenty of sunblock as it is going to be hot and sunny!

June 6, 2018

Homework

Study for Math!

We had a swell time this afternoon playing a variety of games! The children enjoyed themselves and we thank the many parents who organized the party!

June 5, 2018

Homework Study for Religion! Pizza Day tomorrow!

We completed our ELA exam and our Theme 6 Test.

June 4, 2018

Homework Get tests signed. Study for ELA End of the Year Test.

FIELD DAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 12 (not on Wednesday which I stated on our Upcoming Dates paper, sorry for the confusion)

This Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. the Second Grade will have our End of the Year Party! Thanks to the many parents who are organizing this fun event!

Please send in your donations for the Make A Wish Foundation concert that the 7th Grade is putting on next Wednesday! Thank you in advance for your generosity.

June 1, 2018

Please look for important information in their purple folder regarding our exam schedule (our Theme Test will begin on Monday and we will take the week to complete!) An ELA study guide came home today as well.

The week of June 4th is a full week, with full days! On Wednesday, June 6th we will have an end of the year party out on the blacktop at 1:15 p.m.! This will also be a Pizza Day!

The week of June 11th is half days all week with Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, with a 10:00 a.m. dismissal. This is our last day of school!

Please take time to review study guides with your children over the weekend!

May 31, 2018

Homework Math -complete the remaining pages on the new Math review packet that came home today. Both math packets should be used for review.

Grammar - do page 105, contractions

Spelling - study all words

Look for further information regarding our exam schedule for next week.

May 30, 2018 Homework Math - complete pages 12, 14, 16 and 18 (both sides) of the exam study guide. There will another study guide coming home for review as well. Grammar - do page 104, contractions Spelling - write 5 sentences in cursive in copybook Religion - a Religion study guide came home today to be used with your child. We highlighted important ideas but everything should be reviewed with your child,!

May 29, 2018

Homework Math - study for our Chapter 11 test tomorrow Grammar - contractions! do page 103 Spelling Workbook - do page 92 Spelling - write words two times neatly in cursive!

Study guides for our ELA, Math and Religion exams will come home tomorrow. Exams will be held on June 6, 7, and 8, 2018. Please help your child to review and study the guides.

May 24, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 763 and 764 A Chapter 11 Pre-test came home today as a study guide and their booklet will come home tomorrow to study from as well. There will be a test on Wednesday of next week.

Grammar - do page 102

Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly, in cursive, in Language copy book.

FACE TO FACE LUNCHES are due tomorrow from the oldest and only. This will be our last donation!

CONCERT - your child received an invitation to attend a concert on June 13 here at school produced and performed by the Seventh Grade. Please look for the invitation and the details in their folder.

Our Walk -A-Thon was a huge success!! The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were treated to a soft pretzel!

Field Day tee-shirts can be purchased for $5.00 if you are interested, this is optional!

May 23, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 757-758 Grammar - do page 101 Spelling - write words two times neatly in Language Copy book Sign various tests in purple folder Library books should be brought it in!

WALK-A-THON TOMORROW - please have your child in their gym uniform and put sunblock on too! Please continue to donate the burp cloths for Cradles to Crayons!

May 21, 2018

THURSDAY IS OUR WALK-A-THON! Instead of asking for cash donations, the Second Grade is asked to donate burp cloths for infants to aid in the Cradles to Crayons charity. A paper came home today in their purple folder with the details. These cloths should be brought in as soon as possible and will be collected until Friday! Thank you in advance for your generosity.

ZOO TRIP- Our trip is tomorrow rain or shine. (Pray for shine!) Please have your child dressed in our school gym uniform and the proper outerwear in case of rain. They should also have a completely disposable lunch with their name on it, no glass bottles please. We do not visit the gift shop so there is no need for money to be sent in! CHAPERONES SHOULD BE IN THE FRONT OFFICE BY 8:00 A,M,

Grammar - do page 100 - helping verbs, present and past Spelling Workbook - do pages 89 and 90

May 16, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 739-740 Grammar - do page 96 Spelling - study words on line Get tests signed - please sign the various tests that came home in their purple folder FACE TO FACE LUNCHES ARE THIS FRIDAY!

Communication Folders - in their Communication folder is an order form for their T-shirt for our Field Day in May. The children were told which color team they were on, but you can contact me if they forget! Please indicate the size needed for your child, and provide your payment of $5.00.

ZOO TRIP CANCELED!! We have rescheduled our class trip to the Philadelphia Zoo for next Tuesday, May 22, 2018. I have all the necessary chaperones, thank you! The children will wear their gym uniforms on Tuesday and pack a completely disposable lunch. Thank you for your understanding.

The children did great in their fancy clothing all day! The May Procession was lovely and Father Kevin was pleased!

May 14, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 733-734 Grammar - do page 95, more irregular verbs past and present Spelling - write spelling words two times neatly in the Language Copybook (many of us have only one or two pages left in the Spelling copybook, so we are all working in the Language book starting in the back Religion - study pages 49, 50 and 51 in Religion Resource booklet, there will be a test on Chapter 22  I am in need of two more chaperones for our trip to the Philadelphia Zoo this Friday. Please email me if you are able to help out! (All clearances need to be current)

WEDNESDAY IS OUR MAY PROCESSION! - the children are to wear their Communion outfits on Wednesday. Please know that it is also Pizza Day! Perhaps an extra large napkin or dishcloth can be included in their lunchbox so they can protect their clothes. The children who did not receive the sacrament should wear their Sunday best (no jeans or sneakers)

May 10, 2018

Homework Math - pages 727-728 Grammar - do page 94 ELA- study all words on line All permission slips need to be sent in for our class trip. We will be going to the Philadelphia Zoo next Friday.

May 9, 2018

Grammar - do page 93 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Get tests signed - there are a few in their purple folder Library books if not already sent in Mass - we will attend the 9:00 Mass tomorrow for Ascension Thursday. Please join us if you are able. This will be the first time our Second Graders receive the Eucharist as a school community!

May 8, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 715-716 Grammar - do page 92 Spelling - write words two times in cursive Hot Dog Day!

May 7, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 709 and 710 We are working with geometric solids

Grammar - do page 91, irregular verbs (have, has, had, is, am )

Spelling Workbook - do pages 83 and 84

STAMP OUT HUNGER - The Postal Service is collecting non-perishable items to be donated to a food shelter. We are collecting these items all week! Thank you in advance for your generosity..

MAY PROCESSION - our Second Graders are participating in the May Procession scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th. The children are to wear their Communion attire to school. They will be wearing them all day. Please look on Option C for details as the date draws nearer.

Please review the following Robust Vocabulary words with your child as we are beginning our Theme 5 test: diligent, hilarious, raggedy, juggling, personalities, carefully, patience, disappear, crumpled and tedious

May 3, 2018

Homework Study words on line for Town Hall Library books if not already sent in Scholastics due tomorrow!!

Fine Arts Show - tonight! 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Musicians to perform first!

Next week begins the STAMP OUT HUNGER drive sponsored by the Post Office. We are collecting all non-perishable items for this worthy cause. These items can be sent in starting on Monday. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

May 2, 2018

Homework Math - do both sides of worksheet, study for Chapter 10 Math test tomorrow Grammar - do page 90 Spelling - write 4 sentences in cursive Library Books - please send in, if not already sent in. Scholastics are due on Friday.

Tomorrow evening from 6:00 to 8:00 we will have our Festival of the Arts in the Parish Hall, please join us for an evening of art, music and talent!

Please see the attached information below regarding our May 18th Field Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo! I will need 4 chaperones for the trip. Please consider others if you have already chaperoned this year. All chaperones need to have ALL clearances on file to be considered. A permission slip came home today in the their Communication Folders to be signed and returned. Thank you for your attention to this matter.



May 1, 2018

FINE ARTS SHOW!! This Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, all students art will be displayed!!

Homework Math - study for Chapter 10 test on Thursday. Their pre-test and booklet came home today for review

Grammar - do page 89; present tense verbs - this is review as we are gearing up for our next Theme 5 test

Spelling - write words two times in cursive in copybook

TESTS - please sign the 8 (not including the Math pre-test) tests that came home in their purple folder and return tomorrow

Scholastic Orders - Scholastics came home. This will be the last order of the school year! Please send in your orders by Friday if you are interested!

Tomorrow is Pizza Day!

Lastly, I would like to say how proud I am of your children. Communion day was lovely and the children were wonderful. I hope you enjoyed the Communion bread we made and the swell song they sang before Mass ended.

April 26, 2018

Homework - None!

It was completed in school. Group 2 should be dropped off at church at 6:00 p.m. and will be dismissed at 7:00 p.m.

Please send in Library books if not already sent in.

Face to Face lunches are due tomorrow!

April 25, 2018

Homework - None! We completed it in school in anticipation of Communion practice for Group 1. We will do the same tomorrow afternoon for Group 2's practice as well. Practice begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. You are to drop your child at the front of Church, and return in an hour. The children can wear play clothes or keep their uniform on. (They are not to wear their Communion attire!)

Communication Folders came home today. Oldest and only will be donating Face to Face lunches this Friday. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Yearbook orders came home today as well. They are due back to school by May 4 if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook. The cost is $20.00 and CHECKS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED NO CASH!!!. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Dress Down Day - blue shirts (can wear uniform shirt!) and gym shorts or gym sweatpants. There should not be any shirt with advertisements on them (76'rs, etc) Please check Sister Theresa's Option C email sent earlier in the week for details.

April 23, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 675 and 676 Grammar- do page 85 Verbs of "be", ex. was, is, are, am, Spelling Workbook - do pages 76 and 77 Dress Down Day - Thursday, April 26, 2018 in honor of God's children. The students are to wear a blue top and either gym shorts or gym pants.

Take advantage of these sunny days and photograph your child in their Communion attire in case it rains on Communion Day!

Tomorrow Night's Homework April 24 2018 Math - do pages 681 and 682 bar graphs Grammar - do page 86 Spelling - write words two times in cursive! Chicken Nugget Day Communion Practice for Group 1 - 6:00 to 7:00 p..m in church

April 19, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 669-670; graphs Grammar - do page 84, making verbs past tense Spelling Workbook - do pages 74 and 75 Study all words in ELA

Send in Library book if not already sent in!

ART SHOW - A paper came home today with information about our Art Festival on Thursday May 3rd in the Parish Hall. All students will be represented with their art along with musical talent from the students.

April 18, 2018

Homework Math- do pages 663 and 664 -reading a picture graph Grammar- do page 83, identifying present tense and past tense verbs Spelling - write 4 sentences in cursive! TESTS- please sign and return the various tests that came home in their purple folder-PLEASE LEAVE THE RESEARCH PAPERS IN THEIR FOLDER WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THEM!

DRESS DOWN DAY - there is an Earth Day dress down day tomorrow

April 17, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 657-658 Grammar - do page 82, past tense verbs Spelling - write words two times in cursive in copybook

Pizza Day!

Thursday is Earth Day Dress Down Day, wear your earthy colors!

April 16, 2018

Math - study for our test...many of us neglected to bring home our Math book over the weekend:(

Grammar - do page 81 - past tense verbs

Spelling Workbook - do pages 72 and 73

This Thursday is a Dress Down Day for Earth Day. The children can wear earth colors!

April 12, 2018

There will be a Math test on Chapter 9 on Monday. Their pre-test and booklet came home on Thursday. Please review with your child over the weekend!

Spring Uniforms- Spring uniforms begin this Monday. Gym uniform includes blue, mesh shorts, gray gym tee-shirt with logo, white socks above the ankle, sneakers and blue sweatshirt (sweatshirt-optional if weather is too warm) School Uniform - navy twill shorts, light blue golf shirt with logo, navy cardigan sweater for the girls, navy v-neck sweater or vest for the boys, dark socks and black/brown oxford tie shoes. (Sweaters and vest optional if weather is too warm). Girls should not be wearing nail polish! All of this information can be found in the School Handbook. Thank you in advance for your attention to these directives.

April 11, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 643 and 644 Grammar - do page 79 Spelling - write 4 sentences in cursive! Religion - study pages 40, 41 and 42 Library books should be sent in!

April 10, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 637 and 638 - estimating meters

Grammar - do page 78, subject verb agreement and identification

Spelling - write words two times in CURSIVE! This may take some time but it is a great way to get practice in!

Religion - study pages 40, 41 and 42 in Resource Booklet, there will be a test on Thursday in Chapter 17

Hot Dog Day!

April 9, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 631 and 632, centimeters and meters- there are 100 centimeters in one meter Grammar - do page 77, subject-verb agreement Spelling Workbook - pages 70 and 71, words spelled with "or", "ore", "our" TESTS TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED!

April 5, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 625 and 626 Grammar - do page 76 Spelling - study all words on line Library Books!

We will be attending 9:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow, join us if you are able!

April 4, 2018

Homework Grammar - do page 75 Spelling - write 6 sentences neatly in copybook, try not to begin the with "I"! Be creative. Library books! Math - we did not get to our lesson as we had an assembly today with the Energized Guys! Ask your child what they learned about renewable resources and how to save energy.

April 3, 2018 Homework Math - do pages 607 and 608; measuring with a non-standard unit- using a unit cube Grammar - do page 74, adding s, or es to a present tense verb, combining sentences with "and" Spelling -write words two times neatly in copybook Pizza Day!

Please be sure to check previous emails from Mrs. Joan Dierkes regarding which Communion group your child is in...many did not know when I asked them! If you need to contact Mrs. Dierkes she can be reached at stgensprep@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please see the rehearsal information below.

April 3, 2018

Happy Easter! I hope you and your family enjoyed your Easter break with each other.

This is a reminder of the Communion rehearsal schedule and Communion times for Group 1 and Group 2.

GROUP 1 REHEARSAL - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Church **GROUP 1 COMMUNION - SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. IN CHURCH**

GROUP 2 REHEARSAL - THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Church
 * GROUP 2 COMMUNION - SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 AT 1:00 P.M. IN CHURCH **


 * Please mark your calendars accordingly! **

March 27, 2018

Homework Math - do both sides of Math worksheet, study for our test tomorrow in Ch. 8 Religion - study pages 37, 38 and 39 for our test tomorrow TESTS - please sign the various tests in their purple folder and return tomorrow NOON DISMISSAL! Scholastic orders if interested.

March 26, 2018

Scholastic orders are due Wednesday!!

CORRECTION! WE WILL RETURN TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 NOT MONDAY AS PREVIOUSLY STATED. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE CONFUSION.

Homework Math - study Chapter 8 for our test on Wednesday. Their Pre-test and booklet are coming home today Religion - study pages 37, 38 and 39 in their Religion Resource booklet as there is a test on Chapter 16 on Wednesday Please send in Rice Bowls if not already sent in. School will re-open on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 after Easter break (see apology above!) Wednesday is a half day with a noon dismissal - there will not be CARES

We are out of tissues! Please consider sending in a box and thank you in advance for your donation. (Many of you have already donated more than two times....)

March 23, 2018 Please send in your family's Rice Bowl so they can be collected and donated. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The Chapter 8 Math books came home today. We took our Pre-test and that will come home on Monday for review, there will be a test on Wednesday in Chapter 8.

Wednesday is a noon dismissal, there will not be CARES.

We return to school on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Scholastics came home today. If you are interested in ordering, please send them in by Wednesday.

March 20, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 581 and 581 estimating lengths Spelling Workbook - do pages 65 and 66

Please listen for school closings and/or two hour delays or read them on Option C.

March 19, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 575 and 576 Spelling Workbook - do page 64 ELA- continue to review all words on line as we have begun our Theme Test 4 today, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 there is a NOON DISMISSAL and NO CARES. Wednesday is Pizza Day.

March 16, 2018

Report Cards came home today! Please sign and return the golden envelope and keep the paper report card for your records.

March 15, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 569-570 Spelling/ELA - study all words on line Religion - study pages 34, 35 and 36 in Resource booklet -test tomorrow!

March 14, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 563-564 Spelling - write 6 sentences, be creative! Grammar - do worksheet - adjectives Religion - study pages 34, 35 and 36 There is a test on Friday! Library books should be sent in! Please sign the various tests in their purple folder

March 13, 2018

Homework Math do pages 557-558 spelling write words two times in copybook Grammar -do page 72 Hot Dog Day!

March 12, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 551 and 552, measuring with inch tiles/ruler Grammar - do page 71, review of adjectives Spelling Workbook - do page 63, review of words from last four stories

We are gearing up for a Theme test.

March 8, 2018

Homework Math - do both sides of math worksheet and study for test on Chapter 7 tomorrow! Grammar - do page 70, more adjectives that compare Spelling Workbook - do page 62 ELA- study all words for our tests tomorrow Library books need to be sent in, if not already TESTS - please sign and return the various tests in their purple folder

A few students do not have an Art smock! Please ask your child, (they know who they are!)and provide a large tee-shirt to protect their clothes in Art.

March 6, 2018

Homework Math - study Pre-test for test on Friday in Chapter 7 The test and their book came home today. Grammar - do pages 68 and 69, adjectives that compare - big, bigger and biggest Spelling - write words two times No school tomorrow! Thursday is Penny Pool and March Madness Dress Down Day! Please listen for and look for information from Sister Theresa regarding delayed openings or school closings because of snow.

If you have not sent in your Re-registration papers for the next school year, please do so, thank you.

March 5, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 525 and 526 Spelling Workbook - pages 60 and 61 Penny Pool Race - tomorrow and Thursday - bring in loose change PENNIES SHOULD BE SEPARATED FROM THE NICKELS, DIMES AND QUARTERS PLEASE!! There is no school on Wednesday, March 7th as there is a Faculty Retreat. DRESS DOWN DAY - Thursday is a March Madness Dress Down Day and is the last day of the Penny Pool Race.

March 1, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 513 and 514- Time! We have begun our work on telling time. This is a hard concept for some children, as is money. Please let me know if your child is struggling. Grammar - do page 66, more adjectives for numbers Spelling - study all words on line Library books if necessary

February 28, 2018

Homework Math - 507-508 Grammar -65 Spelling - write 6 sentences; try not to begin your sentence with "I", be creative! Library Books - please send them in if not already sent in

MARCH 7 THERE IS NO SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN, THERE IS A FACULTY RETREAT PENNY POOL - Penny Pool will be on Tuesday and Thursday March 6 and March 8. Send in any loose change especially pennies. All proceeds from this will be donated to a charity. March 8 is a March Madness Dress Down Day!

We will attend Mass on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 9:00 am Please join us if you are able. We will also be attending Stations of the Cross this Friday at 2:00 p.m.

Please continue to read Sister Theresa's messages on Option C. March's calendar is now available to be downloaded and printed.

February 27, 2018 Homework Math - pages 501 and 502 Grammar - pg 64 - adjectives for numbers Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Get tests signed

Pizza Day!

February 26, 2018

Homework Math - 495-496 Grammar - pg 63 Spelling Workbook - 57 and 58

February 22, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 489 and 490 Grammar - pg 62 Spelling - review all words on line FACE TO FACE LUNCHES DUE TOMORROW FROM OLDEST AND ONLY

Last night was a powerful experience. I hope you all came away with a deeper understanding of how much God loves us!

February 21, 2018

Homework Math- do pages 477-478 Grammar - do page 61 Spelling - write 6 sentences neatly in copybook, try not to begin each sentence with "I". Library Books - please send in books Face to Face lunches are due this Friday from oldest and only, thank you in advance for your generosity!

ALL HOMEWORK WAS COMPLETED IN CLASS! SEE YOU THIS EVENING AT 6:30 IN CHURCH!

February 20, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 471 and 472 We are working with coins. This is a very hard concept for some. Please let me know if your child is struggling.

Grammar - pages 59 and 60 - adjectives for our senses

Spelling - write new words two times neatly in their copybook

COMMUNION RETREAT - our retreat is tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the Church. Parent(s) are to accompany their child to this important event.

Chicken Nugget Day!

WE ARE OUT OF TISSUES AND SANITIZING WIPES. Could you please donate to the classroom. (Some of you have already donated twice....) Thank you in advance for your generosity!

February 15, 2018

Homework Math- study for Chapter 6 test, there will be a test on Tuesday, February 20th.. Their pre-test and booklet came home today. Working on multi-step word problems would be beneficial!

Grammar - do page 58, more adjectives

Spelling/ELA - study all words on line

There is no school on Monday

Please continue to send in the Registration Forms that came home in the Communication folders yesterday.

Communion Retreat - please be sure to attend the Communion Retreat next Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the church.

February 14, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 449-450 Grammar - do page 57 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Library Books! COMMUNICATION FOLDERS - Communication folders came home today with a number of important items. Please complete and return the registration papers by next Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

February 13, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 443 and 444 Grammar - do page 56; adjectives Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Get Tests Signed - please sign the various tests that came home in their purple folder

Pizza Day!

Ashes - the children will be receiving ashes at 9:00 a.m. in church

February 12, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 437-438 Grammar - do page 55, adjectives Spelling Workbook - do pages 51 and 52, digraphs, kn, wr, gh, ph Scholastics - I have extended Scholastics for one more day!

Communion Retreat - our Second Grade Communion retreat will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Church. This is an important date for parents and your child, attendance is required.

Valentine cards can be sent in tomorrow and Wednesday morning!

February 9, 2018

Addendum: We will be exchanging Valentine's on Wednesday! Please send in a Valentine for each member of 2A, we have 21 students.

Last night was wonderful! You should be very proud of your child, I am! Father Kevin commented on how well prepared everyone was!

We will have a theme test on Monday and Tuesday. All HFW, Robust Vocabulary and Spelling words for each story can be found to the left under High Frequency Words, Robust Vocabulary,etc. Please review these words over the weekend.

The children will receive Ashes this Wednesday, after the 8:00 Mass. This marks the beginning our our Lenten journey.

Communion Retreat is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. This is an important event for parents and your child.

Have a nice weekend.

February 7, 2018

Homework - NONE! We did pages here in the classroom. Please be in church at 6:50 p.m. tomorrow night, wearing your Sunday best! There is school on Friday!

Communion Retreat - our Communion retreat for our students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

Please be safe if you are attending the parade!!

See you all tomorrow evening.

February 6, 2018

Communion Retreat - our Communion Retreat for the children and their parents will be held on February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Homework Math - do pages 425 and 426 Grammar - do page 54 Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Religion Resource - study pages 28, 29 and 30 There will be a test on Friday Get Tests Signed Hot Dog Day.

RECONCILIATION- Please be in church at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday. While there is no school in honor of the Eagles, there will be Reconciliation!

February 5, 2018

PLEASE CHECK SISTER THERESA'S OPTION C NOTICE IN REGARD TO WHEN WE WILL HAVE A DAY OFF FOR THE EAGLES PARADE! WE DO HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW!!

Math - do pages 419 and 420, adding three digit numbers with regrouping in the ones and the tens!

Grammar - do page 53- this is review of our last four weeks skills We are gearing up for a Theme test next week

Spelling Workbook - do page 48

BOX TOPS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 9!

CHANNEL 10 NEWS INTERVIEWED OUR CLASS! LOOK FOR US AT 4:30 P..M. ON CHANNEL 10!!! GO EAGLES!!

RECONCILIATION IS THIS THURSDAY EVENING! PLEASE BE IN CHURCH BY 6:50 P.M. WEARING YOUR SUNDAY BEST! Directives were emailed to you by Mrs. Joan Dierkes for this special evening.

February 2, 2018

PASTOR'S HOLIDAY -IF AND ONLY IF THE EAGLES WIN, THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY! Of course if they do not, there will be school. There is school on Monday.

FIRST PENANCE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 AT 7:00 p.m. IN THE CHURCH. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SUNDAY BEST CLOTHING, NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS! A study guide came home today in your child's purple folder.

February 1, 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 413 and 414, three digit addition with regrouping in the tens place Grammar - do page 52, more pronouns Spelling - study all words for our tests tomorrow

Mass - we will be attending the 9:00 a.m. Mass, please join us if you are able!

EAGLES!!! - look for our school on Channel 6 News this evening as the helicopter was taking pictures of us as we spelled out Eagles on the playground!!

Tomorrow is a 12:00 noon dismissal!

January 31, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 407 and 408 Grammar - do page 51 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Eagles/Superbowl Dress Down Day! Library books need to be sent in.

Ask your child about our assembly today!

January 30, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 401-402

Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook

Grammar - do page 50, more pronouns

Religion - study pages 25, 26 and 27- test on Chapter 10 tomorrow

Get tests signed - many tests came home in their purple folder - please sign and return tomorrow

If your child is absent it is necessary to let the front office know. It is also necessary to provide a written note to my attention, upon their return for my records. Thank you.

January 29, 2018

Homework Math - do pages 395-396 Adding with three digit numbers with no regrouping Spelling Workbook - do pages 44 and 45 "r" controlled words ELA Newsletter came home today with all spelling, HFW, and robust vocabulary words Grammar - do page 49 Pronouns - a pronoun takes the place of a noun Religion - study pages 25, 26 and 27 There is a test on Wednesday in Chapter 10 DRESS DOWN DAY - tomorrow is a school colors (green and yellow) dress down day! HALF DAY FRIDAY - there is a half day this Friday, February 2, 2018

STEM PROJECT - ask your child what we did today for Catholic Schools Week!

January 25, 2018

Homework Grammar - do page 48 Spelling/ELA - study all words Library books need to be sent in!

FACE TO FACE LUNCHES - oldest and only

Catholic Schools Week kicks off this Sunday, please read Sister Theresa's Option C notice with the particulars. There will be two dress down days next week: Tuesday - the children are to wear our school colors which are green and yellow, Thursday - EAGLES! apparel or at least green shirts! GO EAGLES!!!!

January 24, 2018

Homework Math - do worksheet as practice, study for test in Chapter 5 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Grammar - do page 47, singular and plural possessive nouns Library books are due tomorrow!

Communication Folder - their folders came home today with information about the Auction and brown bags to be used for FACE TO FACE LUNCHES which are due this Friday. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

January 23, 2018

Homework Math - study for test on Chapter 5 Their book and pre-test came home today. There will be a test on Thursday

Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook

Grammar - do page 46 - plural and singular possessive nouns

Religion Resource Booklet - review pages 22, 23 and 24 for our test tomorrow!

Chicken Nugget Day!

January 22, 2018

Homework

Math- do pages 381-382 Multi-step word problems. You may have to solve an addition problem before making a subtraction problem. READ THOROUGHLY!

Grammar - do page 45- plural possessive nouns

Spelling Workbook - do pages 41 and 42, words with a soft "c" and soft "g"

Religion- review pages 22, 23 and 24 in Religion Resource booklet, there will be a test on Chapter 9 on Wednesday.

Please sign the tests that came home today in their purple folder and return them to school tomorrow, thank you.

Please have a conversation with your child in regard to respect and their behavior with the substitutes I needed to have last week. I was very disappointed in the comments they left me. The children should be respectful to all the adults/teachers they come in contact with in our school. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

HOMEWORK PASS - Sister Theresa gave everyone a homework pass in honor of the Eagles win last night! It is to be used for ONE SUBJECT ONLY, one night only.

January 12, 2018

Thank you to the many donations for this Monday's Day On Not a Day Off celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

There is a First Holy Communion Retreat scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m in church. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Scholastics are due on Tuesday, January 16th if you are interested.

January 11, 2018

Homework Math - pages 357 and 358 Spelling - review all words on line! Library books if not already sent in

Tomorrow is the last day to send in donations for MLK! Thank you for your generosity!

January 10, 2018

Homework Math - pages 351 and 352 subtraction with regrouping, don't forget to "mark your math"! Spelling - review all words MLK Donations Library books! (Many have already been returned from before the Christmas break)

COMMUNICATION FOLDERS - their Communication folder came home today with study/vocabulary guides for Reconciliation. These are tools for you to use with your child as we prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please keep them in a handy spot to refer to them.

January 9 2018

Homework

Math - do pages 345 and 346, subtracting with borrowing Grammar - worksheet on abbreviations Hot Dog Day!

MLK Donations are still being accepted, thank you in advance!

January 8, 2018

EARLY DISMISSAL - NO CARES

Homework Math - do pages 337 through 340 We went directly to regrouping! If your child is struggling, please know we will be working on this concept more thoroughly!

Spelling - review all words. We are working with the same words and story from last week, Jamaica Louise Jones. Our ELA assessments will be on Friday. We are finishing up Chapter 8 in Religion and are gearing up for a test. We are beginning to prepare for Reconciliation which is scheduled for Thursday, FEBRUARY 8 at 7:00 p.m. Further details about this will be coming home.

Grammar - do page 30, abbreviations

Please continue to check Option C and calls from Sister Theresa in regard to school delays and/or closings.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR - Second Grade is being asked to donate small applesauce containers to be used to make bags for the needy on Monday, January 15th in the Parish Hall. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

January 3, 2018

Homework Math - complete pages 325 through 328. We are decomposing subtraction facts to "make a ten" Working with a zero is helpful. This was a hard concept and we spent a lot of time working on it. Please know I will be reviewing and working with the children again on this concept. This is all leading up to borrowing in subtraction.

Spelling Workbook - do page 37 Spelling Copybook - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook

Please sign and return the Math test that came home today.

Communication Folders - Martin Luther King Jr Day On Not a Day Off information came home today. Second Graders are asked to donate small containers of applesauce to help make food bags for the needy.

OPTION C - PLEASE CHECK OPTION C OR LOOK FOR A TEXT OR PHONE CALL FROM SISTER THERESA REGARDING A SCHOOL DELAY OR SCHOOL CLOSING IN THE EVENT OF SNOW. KYW 1060 will also have information.

January 2, 2018

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the time with your families!

Homework Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Grammar - do pages 37 and 38 - abbreviations Pizza Day All Robust, High Frequency and Spelling words can be found on the left under ROBUST VOCABULARY

Look for information regarding Martin Luther King A Day On Not a Day Off paperwork in tomorrow's Communication Folder!

December 21, 2017

The children enjoyed our Prayer Partner gathering yesterday and our games of Christmas Bingo! Thank you all for your many gifts and well wishes! May you and your family enjoy the blessings of Christmas and the time spent with your families. Enjoy the gifts your child made and hearing the story of Jesus through their eyes. School resumes on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

December 19, 2017

Homework

Math - review for Chapter 4 test

Get Tests signed that came home in their purple folder

Prayer Partner Gathering - we will be meeting with our Pray Partners tomorrow morning

Pizza Day tomorrow!

Thursday is our Christmas themed Dress Down Day sponsored by the Student Council. We will be accepting sock donations on Thursday, contrary to a previously stated directive!

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The children did a fantastic job last night! You should be very proud!

December 18, 2017

SHOWTIME - please have your child in the gym of Mount Saint Joseph at 6:30 p.m. Please keep their coats. Dismissal will be from the gym. Someone will be there to direct you.

We will have our Chapter 4 Math test on Wednesday afternoon. We will be meeting with our Prayer Partners Wednesday morning!

December 15, 2017

TIME CHANGE FOR CHRISTMAS SHOW! - please note the time change for arrival at Mount Saint Joseph Academy- I stated 6:45, it should be 6:30 p.m according to Sister Theresa's message.

December 14, 2017

Homework - None! We completed Math in the classroom. We are gearing up for a Chapter 4 test next Wednesday. A study guide and their Chapter 4 booklet will come home tomorrow for studying purposes.

We had a swell time shopping with our Prayer Partners this morning at the Santa Shop! Thank you to the many moms who were there to help out! No peeking!

Reminder: We will be meeting with our Prayer Partners on Wednesday, December 20. As mentioned previously, if giving a gift to your child's Prayer Partner it should not be more than $5.00.

Monday night is our Christmas play! The children should be at Mount St. Joseph at 6:45 and come directly to the gym. Your child should wear a white top and black pants and shoes, no sneakers! Please hold onto their coats. Dismissal will be from the gym. Please come in the front door of the gym, and leave from the back door of the gym, to maintain the flow of dismissing the children. Someone will be there to direct!

December 13, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 301-302 Adding three numbers with regrouping. Grammar - complete worksheet Santa Shop tomorrow! Library Books need to be sent in.

We are continuing to work on our Theme test!

December 12, 2017 Homework Math - do pages 295-296 Grammar - do worksheet - nouns Hot Dog Day tomorrow! Sock collection!

We will be meeting with our Prayer Partners next Wednesday morning. While it is customary, it is not necessary, to buy/and or make a small gift for them. We are stipulating that these gifts be no more than $5.00 in value (Five Below here we come!) We will spend time together and play a game of Bingo before our Christmas break! Your child's Prayer Partner is inside the back of their homework book!

Reminder for next Monday's Christmas play: White top and black pants and regular shoes (no sneakers!!) Girls may wear a bow or barrette in their hair.

December 11, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 289 and 290 Word problems and setting up the math sentence Spelling Workbook - do page 34 ELA-study all words on line (left side of this page under Robust and High Frequency, etc) We will begin our Theme Test tomorrow The following words will be on the Theme Test: spectator, competitive, drench, jubilant, agile, request, feud, refuse, improve and romp , SOCK DONATION - Student Council is sponsoring a Christmas Dress Down Day on Thursday, December 21. In order to participate in the dress down day they are asking for a donation of NEW ADULT SOCKS. Ideally they should be dark in color with a reinforced toe and heel - these can be found at Costco, Target, K-Mart and other places. These socks can be sent in starting tomorrow. **PLEASE DO NOT BRING IN SOCKS ON DECEMBER 21!** Thank you in advance for your generosity!

**SANTA SHOP** - Second Grade will be shopping Thursday morning at the Santa Shop. Please be sure to complete and send in the Holiday Shop Gift List that came home last Wednesday with your choices and money. Right now, I only have 6 !

December 6, 2017

Report Cards came home today in their Communication Folders. Please review them with your child and sign and return the GOLD ENVELOPE ONLY! You may keep the card. We will be going to the Santa Shop next Thursday.

Homework for Wednesday Night Math - do pages 277 and 278 Spelling Workbook - page 32 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Send in Library books!

Homework for Thursday Night Math - do pages 283 and 284 Spelling/ELA - study all words for tests on Friday Send in Library books if not already sent in

December 5, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 271-272 Grammar - do page 36 Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Pizza Day Pretzel Day

December 4, 2017

On the left side of this page under ROBUST, SPELLING, HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS all five sets of words for the last five stories can be found. You can download and print them for a study guide along with the ELA Newsletter that came home today. We are gearing up for a Theme Test next week.

Homework Math - do pages 265 and 267; adding with regrouping We worked on this in the classroom, it is not necessary to draw quick pictures, I believe all the students understand the concept of regrouping and ALWAYS beginning in the ones place! If your child struggles, please let me know. Please continue using the addition and subtraction flashcards as having automatic recall of their facts will aid in further understanding and completing their work in a timely fashion.

Grammar - do page 35, review of all nouns

Spelling Workbook - do page 31

TESTS - please sign the tests that came home in their purple folder and return

Scholastics are due this Friday. Please be sure your child has the necessary items in their pencil bag: two sharpened #2 pencils, a pink eraser, two thin black expo markers, a red pencil

December 1, 2017

Scholastics came home today! If you are interested in ordering, please return your choices to me by Friday, December 8th! Thank you.

Homework - replenish pencil bags! Many students are missing pencils, expo markers (black, thin) and a pink eraser Please take a moment to replace any missing items Advent begins this Sunday!

November 30, 2017

Homework Grammar - do page 34 Spelling Workbook - do page 30 Library books if not already sent in!

November 29, 2017

Homework Math - do page 247-248 Grammar - do page 33 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Library Books - send in books if not already sent in

Communication Folders - there is a permission slip for the play practice on Monday, December 18 at Mount St. Joseph Academy. Please sign and return

November 28, 2017

Homework

Math - study for test on Chapter 3 tomorrow Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Grammar - do page 32, more proper nouns Chicken Nugget Day!

November 27, 2017

Homework Math - review pre-test that came home today along with their Chapter 3 booklet, we will have a test on Wednesday

Grammar - page 31, more proper nouns (days of the week, months, holidays) Spelling - ELA newsletter came home today Workbook- do pages 28 and 29, words with long 'o" spelled "oa and ow"

PICTURE RETAKE - is tomorrow. Please send in the original picture package if you are having your child's photo taken over

CHRISTMAS SHOW DETAILS - the children in grades K through 5 will perform on Monday, DECEMBER 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Mount St. Joseph Academy. The children are to wear a white top and black bottom. We are working very hard learning our songs!

Please be sure to read Option C and Sister's messages and pertinent information.

November 20, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 221 and 222 TESTS - please sign the tests that came home in their purple folder and return tomorrow

Tomorrow is our last day before Thanksgiving break. School reopens on Monday, November 27th. I hope your family and you enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

November 16, 2017

We had our Teaching Touching Safety lesson this morning. Please speak to your child about this important topic. We discussed the need to say NO! and how they should tell a safe adult.

Homework

Math - do pages 209-210 Using a bar model to identify the addition or subtraction sentence from a word problem. Don't forget to highlight or circle the important information and read the essential question...what are they asking me to do? Some may be more than one step!

Grammar - do page 30, more proper nouns Spelling Workbook - do page 27

Library books are due!

FACE TO FACE LUNCHES FROM OLDEST AND ONLY FAMILIES. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

We have a short week next week! Tuesday is our last day before the Thanksgiving break. School will resume on Monday, November 27, 2017

November 15, 2017

Math - do pages 203 and 204 Grammar - page 29 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Communication Folders - Face to Face lunches are due this Friday, thanks! Library Books are due!

November 13, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 191 and 192, related facts (fact family) Spelling - do pages 25 and 26, "r" controlled words ELA newsletter came home today Grammar - proper nouns Special nouns require capital letters Tests - please sign the tests that came home in their purple folder

SCHOLASTICS - I will extend Scholastics until tomorrow, some forgot!

November 9, 2017

Homework

Math - do pages 185 and 186 Adding three addends Grammar - do page 26, replacing nouns in sentences Spelling Workbook - do page 24 Study all words for ELA test! SEND IN LIBRARY BOOKS! HALF-DAY 12:00 NOON DISMISSAL

November 8, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 179-170 Making a "ten" Break apart the lower addend to "make the other addend a ten", then re-write the number sentence. 8+5 is the same at 10+3..take 2 from the 5 to make 8 a 10...that leaves 3 left from the 5 - 10+3=13 This is a hard concept, please let me know if your child struggles...we worked hard on this in the classroom!

Grammar - do page 25 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook

Get tests signed and return.

Scholastics - scholastics came home today, they are due back on Monday November 13th if you are interested. There is a holiday selection which has some great gift ideas!

November 7, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 173 and 174 Grammar - do page 24, compound words Spelling - write words two times in copybook (neatly!) Hot Dog Day!

November 6, 2017

Homework Grammar - do page 23, plural nouns Spelling Workbook - pages 22 and 23 ai, ay long "a" spellings Math - no homework- we took our test today

Fall Dress Down Day on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15TH Fall colors and play clothes

November 3, 2017

Many thanks to the Moms who organized our Fall Gathering - Scavenger Hunt! The children had a great time, it was very clever.

Please continue to review the Chapter Two pre-test and booklet as we have a test on Monday. Just a reminder that this Friday is a half day, with 12;00 noon dismissal as we have a faculty meeting that afternoon.

November 2, 2017

Please sign the tests that came home today, and return, thanks!

Homework Math - study the chapter and the review test that came home today. There will be a test on Monday on Chapter 2

Grammar - do page 22, more nouns

Spelling Workbook - do page 21 study all words for our ELA tests tomorrow

Library books - some have left theirs at home - they need to be sent in tomorrow

November 1, 2017

Homework Math - study Chapter 2 for our test next Monday. Their pre-test will come home tomorrow. Grammar - do page 21 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Communication folders came home today with your child's pictures and ID card inside.

Library books should be sent in.

Friday at 1:30 the 2A and 2B will participate in a Scavenger Hunt that our Homeroom parents have put together! Thanks!

October 31, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 145 and 146 Grammar - do page 20 Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook

Tomorrow is Pizza Day!

Mass - 9:00 a.m. Please join us if you are able.

Happy Halloween! We did all of our homework in school!

October 30, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 139 and 140 Grammar - page 19 Spelling Workbook - pages 19 and 20 Baptism picture if you have not already sent one in!

Their ELA Newsletter came home in their purple folder to use to study our words all week.

Please be sure your child is wearing the proper winter uniform tomorrow. Everyone did a great job in wearing their winter gym uniform!

We will be attending Mass on Wednesday, All Saints Day at 9:00 a.m. Join us if you are able!

October 26, 2017

Homework None! We finished our Theme One test and worked hard in Math and on the Ipads

CLASS TRIP TOMORROW! - please have your child wear their full gym uniform, including their SGS sweatshirt as we will not be wearing our coats on the bus.

Fully disposable lunch with their name on it! We have a reserved spot in the museum to eat our lunches.

Face to Face lunches are also due for Oldest and Only families, thank you.

TRUNK OR TREAT tomorrow night in the school parking lot!!!

October 25, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 127 and 128 - counting 10 more or 10 less, counting 100 more or 100 less - Grammar - review study guide - we are continuing with our Theme One test and will finish it tomorrow.

Communication Folders came home today with a brown bag in it for Friday's Face to Face lunch. Thank you in advance for your donation to this worthy cause! There is also the Trunk or Treat sign for your car if you are participating in this Halloween celebration in the parking lot this Friday evening.

October 24, 2017

Homework **Math** - do pages 121 and 122, rewriting numbers as hundreds into tens **Grammar** - a small study guide came home today with the robust vocabulary words that will be on the Theme One test, which we began today. Please review this with your child. Robust Word Flash Cards https://www.flippity.net/fc.asp?k=1dr_WFZezLSwA4-zlZjwZ0-Gbn3E3aFCcB5fqcodCBpo This link will bring you to our vocabulary words **TESTS** - please sign the tests that came home in their purple folder

//** CHICKEN NUGGET DAY TOMORROW! **//

This Friday is __//**FACE TO FACE LUNCHES**//__ - oldest and only is asked to bring in a non-perishable brown bag lunch to be donated

__** CLASS TRIP DETAILS- **__** Chaperones should meet in the front office at 7:55 a.m. The following persons are our chaperones: Mrs. Masczack, Mrs. Greenberg, Mrs. Strenger and Mrs. Fitzgerald. **


 * All children should wear their full gym uniform. They should pack a completely disposable lunch (no glass containers please!) We will not be visiting the gift shop. **

October 18, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 115 and 116 Spelling Workbook - do pages 15 and 16 - review of short vowel words Study all words for our ELA tests tomorrow Library books should be sent in!

PROGRESS REPORTS - Progress reports come home today in their Communication folders. Please share these with your child and keep them. I will have a copy in the classroom to use at our scheduled conference.

October 17, 2017

HOMEWORK Math - do pages 109-110 writing numbers with words Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in your copybook Grammar - page 18, naming and telling parts review Pizza Day tomorrow!

October 16, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 103 and 104 place value Spelling - write spelling words two times neatly in copybook These words are a combination of the last four stories. We are gearing up for a Theme Test Grammar - do page 17 review kinds of sentences TESTS - please sign and return the various tests that came home today in their purple folder

I am still in need of three chaperones for our upcoming field trip. The form is listed below in the October 9th wiki homework, as an attachment which needs to be completed and sent in, thanks!

TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY! The children are to wear their school uniforms

THERE IS NO CODING TOMORROW . We will begin our study of Baptism in Religion. I would ask that you send in a picture of your child from that day. We will be discussing the clothing your child wore, who attended their baptism etc. If you are unable to locate one, no worries, it can be of your child as an infant or older. I make a poster of the pictures and hang it in the classroom. These photos can be sent in, beginning this week. Thank you in advance!

October 12, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 97 and 98 Writing 3 digit numbers in different ways, 3 hundreds, 2 tens and 4 ones, 300+20+4 both say 324 Grammar - page 16, naming parts and telling parts in sentences Spelling/ELA - study all words for our assessments tomorrow

October 11, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 91 and 92 3 digit numbers, knowing hundreds, tens and ones Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Grammar - page 15 Identifying naming part and telling part of sentence, then write a new naming and/or telling part Religion - study pages 7, 8 and 9 in Religion Resource booklet for test on Chapter 2

If you are interested in being a chaperone for our class trip on Friday, October 27, please download and print the Chaperone form on the link below on October 9's wiki (it says permission form but the chaperone form is located there as well)

October 10, 2017

HOMEWORK Math - do pages 85 and 86 Grammar - page 14, combining sentences with "and" Spelling - write words two times neatly in copybook Religion - Resource booklet, pages 7, 8 and 9 -test on Chapter 2 on Friday HOT DOG DAY TOMORROW!

October 9, 2017

Homework

Spelling - do pages 13 and 14 ee, ea vowel pairs Grammar - page 13 Parts of a sentence - identify the naming part (noun/subject) of a sentence TESTS - a number of tests came home today in their purple folder, please sign them and return them tomorrow

(We did not have a Math lesson this morning so there is no homework tonight)

A permission form for our class trip to the Franklin Institute came home today as well. Please complete and return to school. There is a form to volunteer to be a chaperone which needs to be downloaded and printed and returned to my attention.



October 5, 2017

First Friday Mass - please join us at 9:00 a.m. if you are able tomorrow morning!

Homework - NONE! Work was completed in the classroom to free you up to attend the Home and School Association meeting. Please review all Spelling words, high frequency words and robust vocabulary words however, as we will have our weekly ELA assessments.

October 4, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 79 and 80 How many tens are in hundreds Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Grammar - do page 12, commands, statements and exclaiming sentences Library books need to be sent in!

DRESS DOWN DAY!! - for a $1.00 your child can dress down in play clothes! (No sandals)

October 3, 2017

Homework

Math - complete math worksheet We took our Chapter 1 test today. Spelling - write words two times in copybook, neatly Grammar - do page 11, commands and exclaiming sentences

Pizza Day tomorrow!

IT IS EXPECTED THAT ALL FAMILIES BE REPRESENTED AT THE HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING THURSDAY EVENING AT 7:00 IN THE PARISH HALL.

Thursday is a Dress Down Day! Please send in a dollar to be donated to a Catholic school that has been affected by the recent hurricanes. This event is being sponsored by our Student Council

October 2, 2017

Homework Math - complete the math worksheet that came home; study for Chapter 1 test for tomorrow Spelling - complete page 9, long a, i, o and u words Grammar - do page 10, exclaiming sentences and commands DRESS DOWN DAY - Thursday, October 5- it will cost $1.00 to dress in playclothes

This Wednesday is our first Pizza Day!

THURSDAY - HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING IN THE PARISH HALL AT 7:00 p.m.

September 29, 2017

MATH TEST ON TUESDAY - there will be a math test on Chapter 1 on Tuesday. Their booklet and study guide came home with them today. Please review both with your child. If you have not sent back the KIDS STUFF COUPON booklet or its payment, please do so.

MOANA is tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Garden!!

September 28, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 65 and 66. This is our last lesson in Chapter 1. We will have a test on Tuesday on Chapter 1. A study guide will come home tomorrow along with their booklet to use as a study guide as well. (I did not finish correcting our Preview/Test on Chapter 1 today so it was not sent home even though it was written in their homework book)

Spelling - complete pages 6 and 7 in their workbook Study for test tomorrow Grammar - do page 7

TESTS - please sign the various tests in their purple folder and return to school tomorrow

LIBRARY BOOKS - library books need to be sent in tomorrow

September 27, 2017

HOMEWORK

Math - do pages 59 and 60 Spelling - write 5 sentences neatly in copybook Grammar - page 6 - changing a statement into a question (We went over this entire page in the classroom!) Religion - study for test on Thursday

September 26, 2017

Homework Religion - study and review pages 4, 5 and 6 in their Religion Resource and Review book which came home with them today. There will be a test on Chapter 1 this Thursday.

Grammar - do page 5, kinds of sentences - statement (which requires a period) or question sentence (which requires a question mark)

Spelling - write words two times, neatly in their copybook A new ELA newsletter came home today with our spelling, high frequency, and robust vocabulary words. Please keep this safe and study with your child!

I will accept Scholastic orders one more day, please send them in tomorrow if you are interested

Please continue to send in Communion registration fees and forms, they are due on Friday!

Also, if you are not interested in purchasing the KID STUFF COUPON booklet that came home on Back to School Night, please return them to school, or forward your payment to school in the envelope provided. Thank you!

September 21, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 53 and 54, showing a number different ways We worked very hard on this in the classroom. Look for the pattern - tens become one less, and the ones become ten more in the ones place (in the chart). This is a hard concept, please let me know if your child struggles.

Spelling - study all spelling words, robust vocabulary words and high frequency words for our ELA tests tomorrow.

Scholastics - an order form has come home today in their purple folder, please send in your order and check, if you are interested, by Tuesday, September 26 (Monday is an In Service day for the faculty, I did have that date on the cover letter, oops!)

September 20, 2017

Homework **Math** - do pages 47-48 Writing the same number in different ways- 53 can be 5 tens and 3 ones, 4 tens and 13 ones, 3 tens and 23 ones, 2 tens and 33 ones, 1 ten and 43 ones or finally, 0 tens and 53 ones

**Spelling** - write 5 sentences neatly in the Spelling copybook. Each new sentence needs to begin at the red margin. You may use more than one spelling word in each sentence.

**Toothpaste** - please ask your child what we did with toothpaste at the end of the day!

September 19, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 41 and 42- writing numbers in more than one way, including words - thirty eight, 30 +8, 3 tens and 8 ones

Spelling - write all 15 spelling words two times, neatly in their Spelling copybook. We took time this morning to set our copybooks up in the fashion I would like them to practice their words. All challenge words (which there are five) will always be written on the right side of their paper, one under the other, as you will see in their books.

Please continue to cover books. There are quite a few of my students whose books are not all covered. All copy books, ELA books, Religion books, Math books and Handwriting books should be covered in clear contact paper. The Science lab books do not need to be, but if you wish you can. The green homework book does not need to be covered, but it is your choice.

If you are not interested in purchasing the KID STUFF coupon booklet given out at Back to School Night, please return it to me, or send in your check for $25.00 in the envelope provided. If you would like another one, please let me know and I can send it home with your child.

September 18, 2017

Homework **Math** - do pages 35 and 36- expanded form - 37 is also 3 tens and 7 ones and is also 30+7 **Spelling** - review all words - Arthur's Reading Race study guide came home today to use all week. There will be a Spelling test and a comprehension/robust vocabulary test on our story this Friday. We will be listening to, and reading aloud the story here in the classroom as well as working on Phonics, Practice and Grammar pages (from last week).

Please continue to send in hot lunch forms and the Reconciliation/Communion registration form if your child will be receiving these sacraments.

September 14, 2017

Homework - NONE! I am looking forward to meeting all of you this evening at Back to School Night. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall!

September 13, 2017

Homework

Math - do pages 23 and 24 Grammar- do page 3 Back to School Night - tomorrow night, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. beginning in the Parish Hall

Please send in milk money to my attention if your child will be receiving milk. The form can be found on Option C, it needs to be downloaded and hit enable printing, to print it!

September 12, 2017

Homework Math - do pages 17 and 18 odd and even numbers Grammar - do page 2 Spelling - do page 5 (we skipped 4) Continue to cover books in clear contact paper!

THURSDAY IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 4. IT BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH HALL!

September 11, 2017 Homework **Math** - none, we will complete our first lesson in class as we did not have enough time to finish our workbook pages in class! **Grammar** - do page 1 - is it a sentence? **Spelling** - do page 3, short a and short i words

More information about ELA study guides will come home tomorrow. It will be a sheet with all of our spelling words, high frequency words and robust vocabulary words that can be placed on your fridge for studying purposes!

Tomorrow we will be attending the 9:00 a.m. Mass and witnessing the installation of our Student Council. Please join us if you are able.

September 8, 2017

Books are coming home to be covered in clear contact paper. You will have all of next week to complete this task!

Milk orders are on Option C for you to download and print if you are interested in your child getting milk.

Monday will be our first day of gym, please be sure your child is wearing the correct uniform. Gym is first period in the morning and it is chilly.

Homework will begin on Monday. The children will be writing it down in their homework book and I will also post it here on my Wiki as well.

September 7, 2017

Homework Continue to get books covered in clear contact paper. Some of the children are asking to take all of their books home (yikes!) Please let me know your preference. I can send them all over the weekend, or a few at a time.

The following is our specials schedule:

**MONDAYS** - gym Please be sure your child is wearing the correct gym uniform and that their name is on the inside of the sweat shirt as they all look alike once they are removed and fall to the floor in the closet!

**TUESDAYS** - Spanish and Music

**THURSDAYS** - Art - please be sure you have sent in an Art Smock (an old large t-shirt is great, again with their name somewhere on it)

**FRIDAYS** - Library and Technology. Library books will need to be sent in by Thursday or Friday mornings so they can be returned properly before selecting another one.

September 6, 2017

Phew! One day down, 179 to go! Despite the rainy weather this morning, the children had a great day. Pretty sure some are already napping! I will be sending home their books to be covered in clear contact paper. I am very aware of the time this takes so please know you will have until next Friday to complete this necessary task. Please return the books each day regardless if they have been covered yet, as we will be working with them.

Please continue to send in Stationery money in the amount of $15.25 in an envelope with your child's name. Please also continue to send in the required book reports from the summer work that was assigned in June. (The link to the left, FUTURE SECOND GRADER gives you the details and the book report forms to print)

I can be reached at jmcdonnell@stgens.com with any questions or concerns you may have. I will respond to your email within a 24 hour period, if not sooner.

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