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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev8zz6I1Qo

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLM7d5Rx8Po

·      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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbtmucV-U2c

Reading: Listen to story: My Name is Gabriela

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev8zz6I1Qo

Complete portfolio question on Dojo

Complete Readers Notebook page 44

Homework page 43

Read Charlotte’s Web Chapter 2, Complete journal entry #2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiT3v6tIdQc

·      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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev8zz6I1Qo

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W60MnjK-suA

·      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:

http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

It may also be a good idea to check out GoNoodle for some fun brain breaks that students are familiar with!

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 

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:

https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets/second-grade-2/telling-time

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 

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 

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

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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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 

January 13, 2020

Hello Friends!!

We hope that you all had a lovely weekend.  

Here is a run down of all the things happening this week: 

STEM MATH GAMES: 

This week we will begin the process of Building our Math games.  We are asking students to bring in cardboard boxes, shoe boxes, posters, old parts of games (spinners, dice, figurines) to help us with our engineering.  Thank you to those who have sent things in!!  We cannot guarantee that the pieces will be returned, some of these pieces will be glued down. This is an exciting group project in 2nd grade, and we look forward to you all seeing our hard work during our CSW open house .   

Dental Forms: On Friday, the school nurse handed out the 3rd grade dental form.  This form is not due until 3rd grade.  Please have the dentist complete the form on your next dental appointment. Any questions, please feel free to contact the nurse or office.  

Important Dates: 

Tuesday Jan 14th- Pretzel money due 

Monday Jan 20th-  No School, MLK holiday 

What we are learning: 

Math: STEM math games and continuing Chapter 4; 2 digit addition (modeling, regrouping, and break aparts). 

ELA: Story: Ahh Music, idioms, words with ai and ay (spelling words), and compound sentences 

Religion: Chapter 10: The Church 

Social Studies/Science: Map skills and Families, weather and solar systems  

Have a wonderful week, friends!

The Second Grade Team 

December 21, 2019

Hopefully my second grade family will be enjoying the holiday.  I would like to take is opportunity to thank you for your generous remembrance of me this season.  Most of all thank you for sharing your special angels with me.  Enjoy the New Year!
Respectfully,
Judy

December 16, 2019

Dec. 17- Door Tour (5:30-6:30pm) and Christmas Pageant (7pm)

           * Tour the school and see the lights and doors!

*Students will line up in their assigned spot in the gym by 6:45. Student should NOT come to line with

their coats!!!!!!!

            *Students will wear their winter uniform- they may add a Christmas sweater,

                tie or socks.  1st grade should NOT wear anything on their head for the

                Pageant- we will provide a “speacial something” that night for the 1st 

                Grade to wear on their heads.

Dec. 18- Christmas Comfy Cozy Day

         *students may pay $1 (to benefit CHOP) and come to school to their comfiest coziest Christmas 

            attire

           -Christmas Cookies (1:30-2:30)

        *1st & 2nd grade students will decorate 6 sugar cookies.

        *Each student needs 1 plastic knife, 1 jar of vanilla icing and candy toppings                   

          for decorating their cookies. Please put all icing, toppings and knife in a large ziploc bag with your child's

name on it.

        *We will need parent volunteers for this event.  Please contact your child's 

        teacher, if you can help. All volunteers must have clearances.  We respectfully request no younger siblings.

Dec. 19- Red & Green Day *Students may add red & green to their uniform.

Dec. 20- Christmas Prayer Service (2pm)

December 9, 2019

Hello Friends, 

We cannot believe how fast December is flying by!  We know that many of you are busy with Holiday happenings; because of this there will be NO HOMEWORK this week.  Please take this time to spend with your families.  Your child can continue practicing math facts and reading!

Reading Test on Jellyfish on Tuesday 12/10 

Spelling Test on contractions (list of words in "H copybook") on Wednesday 12/11

Important Information: 

Dec. 3-17: Collection of hats, gloves, and games/toys for Mother of Mercy House 

Thursday December 12th is Secret Santa Shop.  Please make sure all students have their money and shopping lists.  We will NOT be wrapping in school, so wrapping supplies is not necessary.

Report cards will be distributed on Friday December 13h.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

As always, Thank you for all that you do!

Happy Advent and let the countdown begin!!! = ) 

The Second Grade Team 

Ashley Bontempo	11:28 AM (2 hours ago)
to Judy, me

December 3, 2019

Hello Friends!!

Happy Advent!  We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday and break!  We are sure it was a busy one!  

Looking ahead this week:

Important dates:

December 5th: Pretzel orders due 

December 6th: First Friday Mass 9am and Saint Nicholas Day 

December 9th: Second Trimester Begins (Report cards will be given out on December 13th)

Homework Note:

We know that the month of December can be a hectic one. Due to the craziness of the season, there will not be as many homework assignments.   Please enjoy this season of Advent and preparation for Christmas with your family.  We ask that the students continue reading and practice their math facts! 

This week we are learning:

ELA:  Beginning our new story: Jellies.  Verbs (past, present, and future), contractions (our spelling words), and suffixes.  We will also review synonyms and antonyms.  Both tests (Jellies Comprehension and Spelling) will be next week!

MATH: We will be having our math test for Chapter 3 on Thursday 12/5 (this will be our first grade for the 2nd trimester). 

We will begin Chapter 4: adding two digit numbers using modeling and place value.

RELIGION: Advent- Preparing for our Savior's birth

SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: What it means to give, our 5 senses and a World of Culture (Christmas around the World) 

Thank you all for all you do!  Stay warm and enjoy your week ahead!  = ) 

The Second Grade Team 

November 26, 2019

Dear friends, 

We hope that you are all having a lovely start to the week. 

We know that with the holidays approaching you are all very busy. Starting this week, 2nd grade will not have any written homework until the end of the holidays (December included). We are asking the students to continue reading each night, practice sight words, and math facts.  We hope that you take this time to enjoy this chaotic but magical season with your families! 

A few reminders: 

Giving Tuesday: Tomorrow is giving Tuesday. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. For students who bring in $5, they will be given a thank you pair of Nativity sunglasses.  All proceeds will benefit our school STEAM lab. 

Candy Guessing: Student Council is hosting another candy guessing contest during morning recess (Hershey kisses or life savers).  The chances are 3 for $1. Tomorrow is the last day for the contest. 

Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 27th is a half day of school.  The School will be closed on Nov. 28th and Nov. 29th for the holiday.  

We wanted to take a minute to thank you all for all that you do! We are extremely grateful for your continued support! We are very lucky to have such great families!  We wish you all a very blessed and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday! 

With grateful hearts, 

the 2nd grade team 

Hello Friends!
With the cold weather upon us, we are sending home our SNOW FOLDERS today.  These red folders should remain in the students' backpacks at all times.  In the event of a snow day, students will complete the first worksheet in each packet. Snow day 2, students will complete the 2nd worksheet in each packet, and so on.
Any questions regarding the folders, just let us know!

Important Dates:
Nov 19th: Thanksgiving Dinner Math Due
Nov. 20th: December Lunch module Closes, Operation Christmas Child Boxes Collected
Nov. 22nd: December Lunch Payment Due

What we are learning: 
ELA: Finishing our story-Super Storms (Test on Wednesday), Action verbs, Consonant Digraphs (spelling words), and compound words
Religion: Chapter 8- The Traveler on the Road to Emmaus
Math: Chapter 3: addition, subtraction and related facts.  Using part, part, whole to solve word problems (break apart or ten strategies) and equal groups
Social Studies and Science: Weather, Ecosystems and beginning Thanksgiving (Native Americans and Pilgrims)

November 11, 2019

Hello Friends!

We decided to send next week's email blast today to give you all a head start on the projects.  

Going home today are two fun projects for Thanksgiving.  Please feel free to complete these activities together as a family! 

Feather Project: Students are to decorate their feathers with 5 things (or more) of that they are grateful for.  Students can draw, use photos, glitter, write words, etc.  Be creative!  These feathers will hang in the hallway with our class grateful turkey! Feathers are due on November 15th

My Thanksgiving Dinner Math project:  Students are to plan a Thanksgiving Dinner for $25.  Please complete the worksheets provided (going home today also).  Use the attached piece of loose leaf to show ALL math! Math Dinner Project is due on Tuesday November 19th.  

Any questions with these projects, just let us know. 

A few reminders: 

Classroom Donations:  As the flu season sets in and the cold weather arrives we are asking for small donations of: baby wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels. Thank you so much for thinking of us 

Important Dates:

Nov 14th: December lunch module Opens

What we are learning: 

ELA: Beginning our story-Super Storms, Action verbs, Consonant Digraphs (spelling words), and compound words 

Religion: Chapter 7- Jesus is our Savior 

Math: Chapter 3: addition, subtraction and related facts.  Using part, part, whole to solve word problems (break apart or ten strategies) and equal groups

Social Studies and Science: Weather, Ecosystems and beginning Thanksgiving (Native Americans and Pilgrims)

Any questions, please feel free to contact us! We hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

Thank you for all that you do!

The Second Grade Team 

November 4, 2019

Hello Friends!

Thank you to you all for your hard work on our Saints' costumes!  2nd grade looked amazing and we know that you all worked very hard.  Job well done! 

Please note changes on this week's homework sheet. Due to last Friday's unexpected day off we will be moving some of our tests.

                         Our Religion Test on chapter 6 will be on Thursday 11/7.

                         Our Spelling Test (ck words) and Reading Test (Ugly Vegetables) will be on Friday 11/8. 

A few reminders: 

Classroom Donations:  As the flu season sets in and the cold weather arrives we are asking for small donations of: baby wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels. Thank you so much for thinking of us 

Important Dates:

Nov 14: December lunch module opens 

What we are learning: 

ELA: The Ugly Vegetables.  We will be focusing on proper nouns, informative writing, double consonants and "Ck" (spelling words) and homophones

Religion: Finishing Saint John the Baptist and beginning Jesus is our Savior 

Math: Chapter 3: addition, subtraction and related facts.  Using part, part, whole to solve word problems (break apart) and equal groups

Social Studies and Science: Building a community and beginning Thanksgiving (Native Americans and Pilgrims)

Any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Thank you for all that you do!

The Second Grade Team