Dear Second Grade 2011-2012,
     I have truly enjoyed teaching you this year!  You are such amazing learners and critical thinkers.  I am so proud of how much you have accomplished from being responsible citizens, life-long learners, ambassadors of hope, and active Catholics.  It was an honor preparing you to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.  I will never forget you.  God bless my children of the Lord.

Ms. Forbush

Second Grade is ready for First Holy Communion.

Here are a few reminders:

     There are two rehearsal days to practice for First Holy Communion.  At least one parent should be present.  The first one is Wednesday, May 2, for those children receiving on May 5th.  The other rehearsal is on Wednesday, May 9th, for those children receiving on May 12th.  Both rehearsals begin at six thirty.

                                                       May Crowning News:
       This Friday, May 4th, will be the Crowning of Mary celebration.  Second Grade is also hosting the Mass prior to the procession.  Mass is at 8:15 a.m.  Please make sure your child is on time.  Parents are welcome to attend.  Also, your child may bring flowers on that day and throughout the month of May to honor our Blessed Mother.  Thank you.

First Holy Communion

Homework for April 30th - May 3rd

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Come to the First Holy Communion retreat in the church at 6:30 p.m.  You may bring a picture of yourself, stickers, lace, etc. to decorate your banner.  The banners are provided and will be given to you at the retreat.  

Tuesday:

1. Do the reading paper on sequencing.
2. Share the Religion paper with your parents.
3. Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

1. Do the reading paper on synonyms.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study the Religion notes.

We reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Homework for April 16-19

Monday:

1. 
   
   Write each spelling word 4x.


2. 
   
   Study the multiplication facts: 2's, 5's, and 10's.


3. 
   
   Work on the Earth Day Project.


4. 
   
   Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. 
   
   Do the Earth Day Every Day word search.


2. 
   
   Work on the Earth Day Project.


3. 
   
   Study the assigned multiplication facts.

Wednesday:

1. 
   
   Do the assigned reading paper.


2. 
   
   Finish your Earth Day Project.


3. 
   
   Do the assigned math paper.

Thursday:

1. 
   
   Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.


2. 
   
   Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.


3. 
   
   Study the multiplication facts.

Earth Day Project (Due this Thursday)

We are currently learning about Earth Day which is celebrated on April 22nd. The second graders know the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Please help your child fill his/her recycle bag with items that can be recycled and reused. We will be sharing these items on Thursday and then making art projects with them on Friday. In addition, if you have any arts and crafts materials around the house such as: buttons, beads, ribbons, feathers, stickers, etc. that you wouldn't mind donating, please send them in. Thank you for your help.

Field Trip News!

Second Grade will be going to the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles next Wednesday, April 25th. We will be leaving the school at 7:45 a.m. I would like all students at school by 7:30 a.m. and no later. We do not have to worry about transportation because we have a bus. This is due to the kindness of Ruth Gallarzo. Thank you Ruth! I would also like to thank Angela Serrano for organizing this trip. We are allowed seven chaperones. If you are interested, please let me know. Remember you must be fingerprinted through the Diocese and have taken the Safe Environment Training. I will send the permission slips home tomorrow. Please send them back no later than this Friday.

One last bit of information. I will be testing all the students on the multiplication facts: 2's, 5's, and 10's. Please practice these facts with your child.

Holy Week

Dear Parent,

Here are a few reminders. First, we will be making the "Big Mouth" Bunny on Tuesday morning. Please make sure your child has all the supplies needed, especially the liquid glue. On Spy Wednesday there is the Passion Play presented by Student Council. Parents are welcome to attend. The first performance will be at 8:30 for the primary grades and there will be one at 9:15 for the upper grades. Please remember there is no after school care on Holy Thursday. It is a half day and the students need to be picked up by 12:15 at the latest. Thank you and may you have a very blessed and Holy Easter.

Sincerely,

Ms. Forbush

We pray, fast, and give alms.

Homework for March 12-15

Monday:

1. Write the last fifteen spell-a-thon words 5x.
2. Go online and practice Unit 9 vocabulary words.
3. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

1. Do the assigned math paper.
2. Read the science story Rocks two times to increase reading fluency.
3. Practice all thirty spell-a-thon words.

Wednesday:

1. Take a spelling pretest for the last fifteen spell-a-thon words.
2. Write any misspelled word 5x.
3. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest of all thirty spell-a-thon words and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Do the vocabulary paper.
3. Study your math facts.

Notes: We are currently learning about fossils, dinosaurs, and rocks in reading and science. Please have your child collect a small bag of rocks for our science experiment. Also, thank you for practicing the spell-a-thon words with your child. I know all the students will do a fantastic job.

We pray, fast, and give alms.

Homework for February 27th -March 1st

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Do the Dr. Seuss activity paper (What is different?).
3. Study your assigned math facts.
4. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

1. Do the Dr. Seuss word search paper.
2. Do the math paper on regrouping (subtraction).
3. Do the Someone Special Book report and bring it to share with the class tomorrow.

Wednesday: Character Day!

1. Do the Dr. Seuss code activity paper.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Share the Religion paper with your family.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Read an AR book for tomorrow's AR Quiz-taking challenge.

Notes: Our second grade class is participating in the Accelerated Reader Quiz-taking challenge, Read The Most From Coast To Coast, which will take place on Friday, March 2nd. This is the birthday of Dr. Seuss and students from coast to coast will be taking AR tests all day long. That day is also a half day and we have Mass. After Mass and our regular tests, we will dedicate the rest of the time for AR tests. In order to encourage the students to get ready for the big day, I have planned a few fun activities. One activity is Character Day which will be on Wednesday. The students may come dressed as their favorite character from a book. I would also like them to bring the book and book report to share with the class. They may also bring in items that relate to the book or theme. I really hope all my students participate! Mrs. Long gave her permission for the students to dress up. Also, encourage your child to read an AR book or two so that he/she may take a test during the week and on that day. Thank you for your help. Happy reading!