Tuesday, March 17, 2020



March 17, 2020

Dear 2nd Grade families, 

Listed below is the work for the week.  We are giving it to you now so you can see the layout of how this will progress.  We will also post on dojo daily. Please note the YouTube links are to assist students who may have trouble or questions completing work.  The link for Charlotte’s Web is for students who prefer to listen and follow along (Please note this is the only YouTube video link in which the comments are not disabled).  
There will also be daily dojo submissions through the student portfolio section.  You should see the student login code on the dojo class page. This is new to us too, so we are expecting some glitches to work through. 
If any student struggles with a number on any of the assignments, please circle it and we will revisit the problem with them!  
If you or the students should have any questions regarding the work, please contact us.  We will be online and accessible with Dojo and Email.  
We know that is a lot for some of our families and we are so grateful for the positive feedback we have received.  We cannot thank you enough for your patience through this.  We are all in this together! Thank you so much! Stay healthy and safe!
The Second Grade Team 

Beginning tomorrow: 
WEDNESDAY  3/18
Math: Complete Math Test Chapter 6 (if not already completed)
*Please remember to submit to teacher 

Reading: Listen to story: My Name is Gabriela

Complete Reader Notebook page 35 and 41
Homework page 45
·      Being verbs help if needed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64vt0vdD84

Read Charlotte’s Web Chapter 1, Complete journal entry #1
·      Please note: Comments are not disabled for this video on YouTube preferences

Religion: Read pages 188 and 189 Do activity on page 189
Complete portfolio question on Dojo


THURSDAY 3/19
Math: Chapter 7, lesson 1 Dimes Nickels and Pennies
Complete pages 468, 469, 470 and 471
Homework pg: 472

Differentiation for week: **please use coins if needed
See video below for extra help

Reading: Listen to story: My Name is Gabriela
Complete portfolio question on Dojo
Complete Readers Notebook page 44
Homework page 43

Read Charlotte’s Web Chapter 2, Complete journal entry #2
·      Please note: Comments are not disabled for this video on YouTube preferences

Religion: Continue Chapter 15
Read pages 190 and 191
Do activity on page 191

FRIDAY  3/20
Math: Chapter 7, lesson 2 Quarters
Complete 474, 475, 476, 477
Homework pg: 478

Reading: Listen to story: My Name is Gabriela

Complete Reader Notebook pages 36 and 37
Homework page 42
·      Suffix review if needed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_6mfwXe3Bo

Read Charlotte’s Web Chapter 3, Complete journal entry #3
·      Please note: Comments are not disabled for this video on YouTube preferences
Complete portfolio question on Dojo

Religion: Continue Chapter 15
Read pages 192 and 193
Do activity on page 193



Extra Google Resources if you would like:
It may also be a good idea to check out GoNoodle for some fun brain breaks that students are familiar with!


Monday, March 9, 2020



March 9, 2020

Hello friends!
 
We hope you all had a lovely weekend. Here is a look at what is happening this week.  
 
Important Upcoming Dates and Info:
March 11th: Stations of the Cross at 2pm
March 13th: No School and End of Trimester 
March 16th: Math Test Chapter 6
 
This week we are learning:
ELA: Finish Luke Goes to Bat (Test Tuesday)
Beginning our story, My Name is Gabrielle.  We will be working with Long E sounds (our spelling words), The verb be (am, is, are, be, was, were) suffixes, Combined subjects, and Narrative writing
MATH: Continuing chapter 6 (Test 3/16): 3 digit numbers (place value, modeling, problem solving,  fact families,  and regrouping/borrowing into the hundreds' place)
RELIGION: God's Forgiving Love (Test Thursday) 
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: Saint Patrick's Day, Planets, and Outer Space 
 
 
Thank you all for all you do! 
The Second Grade Team 

Monday, February 24, 2020


February 24, 2020

Hello friends!
 
We hope you all had a nice weekend. Here is a look at what is happening this week.  
 
Important Upcoming Dates and Info:
Donut Day: Tues. Feb. 25th 
Ash Wednesday: 10 am Mass Feb. 26th ( Please be in full Winter Uniform)

Just a reminder to please cover the new Reader's Notebook in clear contact paper at your earliest convenience.  

Terranova Practice:  We have begun practicing for our Terranovas which we will take in March.  In preparation for math,  students can review these concepts at home:
- Practice identifying and counting coins
- Discuss who or what are on coins and how the coins look
- Review minute and hour hands, telling time, and how much time passes

Below is a link to a free awesome resource that offers may practice activities:


This week we are learning:
ELA:  Story: Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble.  We will be working with adding "ed" and "ing" (our spelling words), Pronouns, abbreviations, compound sentences and building our fluency strategies. 
MATH: Finishing chapter 5: subtraction in the ones and tens with regrouping, Test this week 
RELIGION: Lent and Chapter 13: The Forgiving Father 
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: Planets/Outer Space and communities (Map skills) 


Have a wonderful week! 
Thank you all for all you do! 
The Second Grade Team 

Tuesday, February 18, 2020



February 18, 2020

Hello friends!
 
We hope you all had a lovely holiday weekend. Here is a look at what is happening this week.  
 
Important Upcoming Dates and Info:
Donut Day Money: If you would like to order a donut for donut day (Next Tuesday), the $1 is due TOMORROW Wednesday Feb. 19th 
March Lunch Modules Opens: Feb. 18th
 
Our new story will start our new readers' notebook and reader.  The Notebook will be going home to cover in clear contact are your convenience. 

Terranova Practice:  We have begun practicing for our Terranovas which we will take in March.  In preparation for math,  students can review these concepts at home:
- Practice identifying and counting coins
- Discuss who or what are on coins and how the coins look
- Review minute and hour hands, telling time, and how much time passes


This week we are learning:
ELA: Testing on Officer Buckle (Wednesday 2/19) Beginning our new story and our new reader, Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble.  We will be working with adding "ed" and "ing" (our spelling words), Pronouns, abbreviations, compound sentences and building our fluency strategies. 
MATH: Continuing chapter 5: subtraction in the ones and tens with regrouping 
RELIGION: Chapter 13: The Forgiving Father 
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: Planets/Outer Space and communities (Map skills) 


Have a wonderful week! 
Thank you all for all you do! 
The Second Grade Team 

Monday, February 10, 2020



February 10, 2020

Happy Monday, Friends!

We hope you are all having a good start to your Monday!!

Here is a peek at our week ahead: 
Important Dates: 
Wednesday Feb. 12th- Pretzel Orders Due 
Friday Feb.14th and Monday Feb. 17th- No School 
 Tuesday Feb. 18th: Religion Test Chapter 12
 Wednesday Feb 19th: Reading and Spelling Test (Officer Buckle)

Celebrating our Friends: 
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on the afternoon of Thursday Feb. 13th.  Below are the numbers in each class if you will be handing out valentines. 
Mrs. Manning's Room: 19 Total, 10 girls and 9 boys
Ms. Bontempo's Room: 19 Total: 9 girls and 10 boys 

Classroom Donations:
With Cold and Flu season here, we are asking for donations of tissues, sanitizing wipes, and hand sanitizer.  Thank you in advance for thinking of us! 

What we are learning: 
Math: Continuing Chapter 5; 2 digit subtraction (modeling, regrouping, and break aparts). 
ELA: Story of the Week: Officer Bucks.  Compound words (spelling words), abbreviations, Reasons to write: persuade, entertain, inform, and biographies 
Religion: Chapter 12 (We Celebrate Baptism and Confirmation) 
Social Studies/Science: Country's history and Presidents, Map skills and Outer Space/Solar System  

Thank you for all that you do!! 
We hope you have a wonderful week, friends! 
The Second Grade Team

Monday, February 3, 2020




Happy Monday, Friends!

We hope you are all having a good start to your Monday!!

Here is a peek at our week ahead: 
Important Dates: 
Tuesday Feb. 4th- Religion test: Chapter 11
Friday Feb.7th- 9am Mass, Test on Helen Keller and "o, oa, ow" spelling words

What we are learning: 
Math: Continuing Chapter 5; 2 digit subtraction (modeling, regrouping, and break aparts). 
ELA: Story of the Week: Helen Keller.  Long O sound (ow, o, oa- spelling words), Proper Nouns, suffix "ly", Reasons to write: persuade, entertain, inform, and biographies 
Religion: Finishing Chapter 11 (We Worship God) and Beginning chapter 12 (We Celebrate Baptism and Confirmation) 
Social Studies/Science: Map skills and Outer Space/Solar System  

We hope you have a wonderful week, friends! 
The Second Grade Team 
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Monday, January 27, 2020



January 27, 2020

Happy Catholic Schools Week, friends!!!

 We hope you are all having a good start to your Monday!!

In honor of Catholic Schools Week there will be no homework this week. Please take this time to say prayers for others, review basic math facts, sight words, and spend some time reading.  

Here is a run down of all the exciting events happening this week: 
Important Dates: 
Monday January 27th- Open House
Tuesday January 28th- Academic Fun Day! 
Wednesday January 29th- Student Appreciation Day- FREE DRESS DOWN DAY, Talent Show and Ice Cream Treat from Home and School
Thursday January 30th- Service Day: PLEASE REMEMBER ALL FOOD DONATIONS OF FRUIT SNACKS ARE DUE TODAY
Friday January 31st- Teacher Appreciation Day and 9am Mass

What we are learning: 
Math: Playing our STEAM math games and Beginning Chapter 5; 2 digit subtraction (modeling, regrouping, and break aparts). 
ELA: "Schools Around the World", vowel digraphs "EA" and "EE" (spelling words), compound sentences with more details, quotation marks, continuing our "how to" writings 
Religion: Catholic Schools Week and continuing our discussion of the sacraments and We Worship God 
Social Studies/Science: Schools Around the World, Map skills, and the weather 

We are so thankful for all of you and your dedication to our school.  It is a blessing to have such amazing families.   We cannot thank you enough for all you do for the second grade. We hope you have a fabulous Catholic Schools Week!
The Second Grade Team