August 2, 2017

After spending time in the classroom I am looking forward to greeting the new second grade children.
Just interacting with them last year I know that they will be arriving with smiles on their face and curiosity in their hearts.
Enjoy the remaining summer days!

See you soon!!
Judy

March 14, 2017

Hope everyone survived the storm.  We will be taking  the practice test for the Terra Nova Testing on Thursday or Friday.  The children will not have homework next week.  We discussed that a good night's sleep and a nutrition rich breakfast would be beneficial.  Please send your child to school with at least four sharpened #2 pencils and erasers.  Because the testing is administered in the morning it is important that the children arrive on time.  The children may bring in a personal book to read and a small stuffed animal to be used as they finish.  The afternoons will be filled with fun educational activities.  We have a Narrative writing piece scheduled to entice the students to use their best writing skills and observation.  They will be writing a story and  presenting the piece.  

Thank you for all your continued support.

February 17,  2017

Good Morning,
Hopefully the children have shared some of their exciting news this week.  We are reading
"Ah, Music" by Aliki.  It discussed the components needed to create music.  So we have been working on an original piece to be shared with our first grade friends.  Today the fifth graders marched in a States Parade.  Happily showing off their projects.   Charlotte's Web is one of my favorite chapter books and the second grade has begun the process of reading it.  They seem to be enjoying the idea of reading a chapter book.
Math has presented two step problems for us to solve.  A challenge to be sure and the children have been willing to work tirelessly to master the art of problem solving.
In Religion the class is learning about the Sacraments.  We have discovered that the Sacraments nourish our souls.

FYI:  the students will be competing against the teachers in a basketball....come and join in the fun.  You can cheer your favorite player on to winning.  It will be held on Saturday, February 25th at the Community Center Gym.

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.