Dear Second Grade Parents,
Just a reminder that report cards will be distributed on Monday, December 6th in the afternoon and evening.
The children will be beginning their habitat dioramas this week. Depending what habitat they have chosen, they have been asked to bring in appropriate items to help with the creation of their habitat. EX. green tinsel could be part of a rain forest, artificial snow and cotton balls could help with the arctic, sand could be part of the desert.
Please keep in mind that your girls should be reading at least 25 minutes per night - they may choose a book or work on Raz-kids. Please have the girls on live Mathletics at least 2-3 times per week, it is a good option to increase their speed and mental math abilities.
I would like to remind everyone that our classroom is peanut free and that the girls should not have any nut products for lunch. Everyone has been very cooperative. The girls are wiping their hands after lunch before entering the classroom and it has been very successful.
A little PRAISE for the girls! They have been so kind and caring to the three girls in the class with food allergies. The girls are very protective of one another. It is truly wonderful. Thank you for all that you teach them at home. They are a wonderful class.
Please keep in mind that this is the Advent season. The girls are praying a decade of the rosary every day for all of us. How wonderful!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
WELCOME BACK
Dear Second Grade Parents,
How exciting to begin a new year with such an enthusiastic class! Monday, September 13th we will begin homework.
Homework will be required on a daily basis. We will begin copying the homework into a notebook (to be called the homework notebook), all written work will be done in this book unless otherwise indicated. I realize that it will take a few weeks for the girls to become proficient.
Mathletics will be used in the classroom, as well as, being assigned for homework. When it is assigned for homework the children will have approximately five days to complete the task assigned. If the task is not completed on time if will reflect on their grade.
The entire school will be working diligently this fall to create a Shakespeare garden. Each class will create their own area with particular herbs or flowers and an accompanying verse from one of Shakespeare's plays.
At this point, we do not have a definite date for Reconcilation or First Holy Communion. When we are apprised, I will let you know.
See you at Open School on September 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
How exciting to begin a new year with such an enthusiastic class! Monday, September 13th we will begin homework.
Homework will be required on a daily basis. We will begin copying the homework into a notebook (to be called the homework notebook), all written work will be done in this book unless otherwise indicated. I realize that it will take a few weeks for the girls to become proficient.
Mathletics will be used in the classroom, as well as, being assigned for homework. When it is assigned for homework the children will have approximately five days to complete the task assigned. If the task is not completed on time if will reflect on their grade.
The entire school will be working diligently this fall to create a Shakespeare garden. Each class will create their own area with particular herbs or flowers and an accompanying verse from one of Shakespeare's plays.
At this point, we do not have a definite date for Reconcilation or First Holy Communion. When we are apprised, I will let you know.
See you at Open School on September 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
I would like to thank everyone for making Visitation's First Holy Communion so special. The girls looked absolutely beautiful! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your child's most holy and special day.
The Second Grade presented their EgyptProject, along with the Upper Grade's Silk Road, on May 13th. The children created a wonderful project and it was very well received.
We were very excited on Friday to have Mr. Angelo DeCesare come to our classroom.
Mr. DeCesare was the illustrator and author who visited us on Author's Day. He spent almost an hour in our classroom and the children were very excited. He gave us a little autobiography and explained how he came to draw and write. It was very thrilling to be a part of this. He showed the girls how to draw his characters by using only shapes that they know. He also explained that he took his real life experiences and wrote about them. The interesting part was that all of his characters were animals. The girls then drew one of the characters on their own and wrote a sentence about it. These will be displayed on the bulletin board outside our classroom. It was another great day at VA!
The Second Grade presented their EgyptProject, along with the Upper Grade's Silk Road, on May 13th. The children created a wonderful project and it was very well received.
We were very excited on Friday to have Mr. Angelo DeCesare come to our classroom.
Mr. DeCesare was the illustrator and author who visited us on Author's Day. He spent almost an hour in our classroom and the children were very excited. He gave us a little autobiography and explained how he came to draw and write. It was very thrilling to be a part of this. He showed the girls how to draw his characters by using only shapes that they know. He also explained that he took his real life experiences and wrote about them. The interesting part was that all of his characters were animals. The girls then drew one of the characters on their own and wrote a sentence about it. These will be displayed on the bulletin board outside our classroom. It was another great day at VA!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
MAY 2010
It is hard to believe that it is already May. The girls have had a wonderful time visiting Ancient Egypt. We have learned so much. We discovered pyramids, hieroglyphics, pharohs, mummies, make-up, jewelry. We learned how to write a short research paper using the Independent Investigation Method. The girls made a sarcophagus, a mummy, jewelry, hieroglyphics and much more.
JUST A REMINDER; communion banners are due this week, a note has been sent home regarding tasting the unconsecrated host and wine, please remember to send this back to school
I would like to remind you that the children may not wear open-toed shoes or sandals. They must wear socks or stockings (your preference). The girls may not wear make-up of any kind, however, they may wear a light pink or french manicure. Please have the girls in the Alumnae Room by 10:30 a.m. Please make sure they eat a little something before you bring them to school. Thank you.
JUST A REMINDER; communion banners are due this week, a note has been sent home regarding tasting the unconsecrated host and wine, please remember to send this back to school
I would like to remind you that the children may not wear open-toed shoes or sandals. They must wear socks or stockings (your preference). The girls may not wear make-up of any kind, however, they may wear a light pink or french manicure. Please have the girls in the Alumnae Room by 10:30 a.m. Please make sure they eat a little something before you bring them to school. Thank you.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
WELCOME BACK!
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable vacation. The girls are working hard on their Egypt project. They are completing their research at the present time. Once the research has been completed they will begin to compile their report. We will also be creating jewelry in conjunction with Mrs. Sarachman in Art Class. The girls will also be working to create a 3/4 size mummy. The girls are really excited.
I am happy to see that the girls are using the Mathletics program , working on the assignments, on live Mathletics, and on the games. The children will continue to have regular assignments on the program and are required to complete them.
Just a reminder that the Reconciliation meeting with Msgr. Jamie is Thursday, February 25, 2010 in the Alumnae Room. See you there!
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable vacation. The girls are working hard on their Egypt project. They are completing their research at the present time. Once the research has been completed they will begin to compile their report. We will also be creating jewelry in conjunction with Mrs. Sarachman in Art Class. The girls will also be working to create a 3/4 size mummy. The girls are really excited.
I am happy to see that the girls are using the Mathletics program , working on the assignments, on live Mathletics, and on the games. The children will continue to have regular assignments on the program and are required to complete them.
Just a reminder that the Reconciliation meeting with Msgr. Jamie is Thursday, February 25, 2010 in the Alumnae Room. See you there!
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