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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Second Grade
The children have completed working on Sarah, Plain, and Tall, a novel approach. The children responded well to working with the novel in this way. They have created a "photo album" of the book and we will have them displayed. We are working hard on gathering our facts about Egypt. The children are ready to begin writing their reports. Once we they have completed the reports we will begin working on the "mummy". The children will create a plan of how to "make a mummy" and will follow their plan and adjust the plans if needed. We will be using a novel approach again to a book that we will read about Egypt. I will keep you informed as to when we will order it. The children are continuing to work diligently towards First Holy Communion. The mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Chapel on May 7th. Please note that the time has been changed to 10:30 a.m. The children must be in the Alumnae Room at 10:00 am. Please keep in mind that the dressess must have sleeves that are opaque. The girls must wear stockings, tights, or socks. The girls must wear closed shoes. The First Communicants must wear a veil. The girls should not wear any makeup. The children may wear a clear, light pink or french nail polish the day of Communion. Please keep in mind that this is a Sacrament. Their is no photography or video taping in the Chapel. Thank you for all of your help in this matter.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Dear Second Grade Parents,
Just a reminder that the meeting for Reconciliation is on February 16, 2011 at 7 pm. The meeting will take place in the Alumnae Room. This is a mandatory meeting for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion asked for by Msgr. Jamie.
Well, the girls have begun their exploration of Eygpt. We have created a KWLH chart(what we know, what we want to know, what we have learned and how we have learned it). This chart will help to focus the girls on what is important in our study of Ancient Eygpt. We have also completed our Big or Essential Question chart which will keep us focused on what questions we would like to answer. The girls are interested in, pyramids, mummies, food, clothes, makeup, jewelry and the religion, just to name a few.
We will be having our test on borrowing with subtraction this Friday. Please continue to allow the girls to go onto Live Mathletics as often as possible, it is really a big help.
Science this month will include an investigation of dinosaurs and fossils. The girls will be making their own fossils in the classroom. They will be creating puzzles of dinosaur skeletons and learning as much as possible. The test will be on Friday, February 18th.
Please be reminded that this is the season for the children to have the potential to become really sick. If your daughter is sick, she must stay home. Thank you for your consideration.
Just a reminder that the meeting for Reconciliation is on February 16, 2011 at 7 pm. The meeting will take place in the Alumnae Room. This is a mandatory meeting for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion asked for by Msgr. Jamie.
Well, the girls have begun their exploration of Eygpt. We have created a KWLH chart(what we know, what we want to know, what we have learned and how we have learned it). This chart will help to focus the girls on what is important in our study of Ancient Eygpt. We have also completed our Big or Essential Question chart which will keep us focused on what questions we would like to answer. The girls are interested in, pyramids, mummies, food, clothes, makeup, jewelry and the religion, just to name a few.
We will be having our test on borrowing with subtraction this Friday. Please continue to allow the girls to go onto Live Mathletics as often as possible, it is really a big help.
Science this month will include an investigation of dinosaurs and fossils. The girls will be making their own fossils in the classroom. They will be creating puzzles of dinosaur skeletons and learning as much as possible. The test will be on Friday, February 18th.
Please be reminded that this is the season for the children to have the potential to become really sick. If your daughter is sick, she must stay home. Thank you for your consideration.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
JANUARY 2011
I hope that you had a restful and happy holiday. During the month of January the Second Grade will be exploring and learning how to "borrow" in math with subtraction. We are beginning with a review of subtraction with ones, tens, and hundreds. It would be a wonderful addition if you would have your girls go onto Live Mathletics this will help to improve their mental math. Please have patience with them as it is approximately a seven step process to learn this math. We are working on this in the classroom, at the present time, and homework will be sent home starting next week.
Please have the girls go onto www.naturegrid.org.uk to explore information and games about pond life. We have used this in the classroom and the girls enjoyed it immensely.
We will be beginning our exploration of Egypt during this month. I will be sending home a letter explaining everything in detail. At the present time, I do not wish the girls to bring in any information. We are spending this portion of the month learning about the Seven Step Independent Investigation Process, so that, the girls will be able to write a short research paper. All of the work on Egypt will be done in the classroom.
Just a reminder that the meeting for Reconciliation, with Msgr. Jamie will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 16, 2011 in the Alumnae Room. This is a mandatory meeting. Please mark your calendars.
Please have the girls go onto www.naturegrid.org.uk to explore information and games about pond life. We have used this in the classroom and the girls enjoyed it immensely.
We will be beginning our exploration of Egypt during this month. I will be sending home a letter explaining everything in detail. At the present time, I do not wish the girls to bring in any information. We are spending this portion of the month learning about the Seven Step Independent Investigation Process, so that, the girls will be able to write a short research paper. All of the work on Egypt will be done in the classroom.
Just a reminder that the meeting for Reconciliation, with Msgr. Jamie will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 16, 2011 in the Alumnae Room. This is a mandatory meeting. Please mark your calendars.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
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!
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!
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.
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