January 18, 2017

With the New Year in full swing, the children are having a lot of fun creating their math games.
They are becoming learners embracing science, technology, engineering, math.  The excitement that they are sharing is so evident.  They are proud of the products and are anxious to share.  We will host a game try out with their peers.  Congratulations are well deserved with the creativity displayed.

We are beginning a research paper about Polar Bears.  Again they seem to be very excited about learning more about the bear and its habitat.

Math skills are growing as we approach subtraction using break apart and soon we will be regrouping.

We are all looking forward to seeing you at Catholic School Open House - Sunday, January 29th after Masses and Monday, January 30th, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Thanks for all  your support and help.

December 12, 2016

Hopefully you enjoyed a productive weekend getting ready for the Holiday.

The students are working on their song for the concert.  They are looking forward to performing for you.  I know that some of you also have a child in the band and will be attending that on Tuesday night.  Due to the busy time of the

year we have cancel homework until after the holiday.  We will work harder during the school day.

Enjoy the holiday preparation with your family!

December 6, 2016

Hope the Holiday season is treating you jolly.  The children's excitement is increasing with each passing day.  Today St. Nick arrived leaving the students with a surprise.  We are learning about the Advent Season and preparing for the birth of baby Jesus.  They created a special gift which is on our
bulletin board.  We are moving into double digit addition bringing excitement to the class.  We just finished reading the Ugly Vegetables and the children were eager to learn about special vegetables.

Also tomorrow we have a big art project scheduled with the children.  You will be so happy to see the end result.  If possible could you please send in an old tee shirt to wear as a smock.  Some of the children have already brought in the t-shirt so no need to duplicate.

Thank you for all your support and hope that you embrace your family this holiday season.

November 14, 2016
Happy Monday!  The time is moving quickly.  Soon it will be Thanksgiving and am so happy to count our second grade family among our blessings.
The children are moving forward with Math adding the subtraction skills, please continue to practice math fact families.  Our reading essential question is "What are animal homes like?"  We will spend time learning about Animal homes, please continue to practice sight words with your child.  In Religion we are spending time counting our blessings while learning about St. John the Baptist and Jesus is Our Savior.
December is right around the corner and the students will be participating in my holiday activities.
They are looking forward to the most festive time of the year.
Thanks for all your support.

October 18, 2016
  The children are continuing to work on their math concepts.  We are practicing everyday the place value concept.  In Religion we are  learning about  Psalms as a form of praise to God.  Today they clapped and sang which was a special event.  In Reading we are looking forward to reading Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin.  It is a fun book.  The children know that a diary is a daily record of events that happen to you.  I wonder what a spider would write about if it had a diary?  We will read this story to find out.  Looking forward to this beautiful weather week.

The children have shared their delights that they experience with Fall.  Some expressed how fall is their mom's or dad's favorite.  Also you may have some ambitious leaf rakers because they love jumping in the pile.  We have been working to be successful in the classroom.  We have decided to send home a printed copy of the homework sheet due to the difficulty in viewing it on line. The Trinity has been the topic in Religion class and they seem to recognize it as a mystery of our faith.  Their discussions are very pure and innocent.  The strong faith attitude is a tribute to you as a family.  Math is moving forward with naming numbers in varied ways.  They also love the Math games that they have participated in with partners.  Reading My Family has generated many positive events that occur in your homes - you should be proud.  

The class is working on the chatty atmosphere.  They are looking forward to earning stickers to be redeemed for a reward - maybe a show and tell, or bringing in a small stuffed animal, etc.  Thank you for your support in advance.  

Thank you all for the support and help that you are always ready to share.

I am sure we are all looking forward to the arrival of Fall.  The children have shared their delights that they experience with Fall.  Some expressed how fall is their mom's or dad's favorite.  Also you may have some ambitious leaf rakers because they love jumping in the pile.  We have been working to be successful in the classroom.  We have been completing the homework in school to alleviate the sorrow of not enjoying the last of outdoor play.   The Trinity has been the topic in Religion class and they seem to recognize it as a mystery of our faith.  Their discussions are very pure and innocent.  The strong faith attitude is a tribute to you as a family.  Math is moving forward with naming numbers in varied ways.  They also love the Math games that they have participated in with partners.  Reading My Family has generated many positive events that occur in your homes - you should be proud.  

The class is working on the chatty atmosphere.  They are looking forward to earning stickers to be redeemed for a reward - maybe a show and tell, or bringing in a small stuffed animal, etc.  Thank you for your support in advance.  

Thank you all for the support and help that you are always ready to share.