Third Week of Advent

Homework for December 12-14

Monday:

1. Study your math facts.
2. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Share the "Gifts from Jesus" cards with your family.
2. Do the paper on regrouping.

Wednesday:

1. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
2. Turn in homework tomorrow.
3. Our Mass is tomorrow. Please be in full uniform.

Notes: There are no Religion, spelling, and math tests this week. I wish all of you a very blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Homework for November 28- December 2

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Go online to study Unit 5 vocabulary words.
4. Study the Religion paper with your family.

Tuesday:

1. Do the paper on "r" controlled words.
2. Read the story about koalas to increase your reading fluency.
3. Do excel math homework #21.
4. Study your math facts.

Wednesday:

1. Write a story using as many spelling and/or vocabulary words as you can.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Do the paper on proper nouns.

Thursday: Nutcracker field trip (Please wear full uniform).

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Do the vocabulary paper.

Friday: Wear full uniform. We have Mass and it is also half day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Homework for November 21-22

Monday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

1. Write a sentence for each of these U-Pick Words: because, decided, everywhere, finally, heard, important, morning, people, said, and thought. Remember, each sentence has to be 8 words or longer.
2. Read the Thanksgiving story to your parents.
3. Study your math facts.

Tuesday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

1. Read the Firefly story to your parents. Remember to read quickly, accurately, and with expression.
2. Study your math facts.

Notes: There will be no tests this week. Also, I have some Nutcracker Field Trip news. Mrs. Gallarzo got a bus for second grade. All parents who were signed up for driving will travel on the bus with the students. Thanks, Mrs. Gallarzo! Now we can all relax and let someone else do the driving.

Super Smart Second Grade!

Homework for November 14-17

Monday: Free for Four Food Drive begins.

1. Read the habitat story to your family.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Work on your habitat project (due on Thursday).
4. Write each spelling word 6x.

Tuesday:

1. Practice saying the U-Pick Words.
2. Do excel math homework #19.
3. Read the Old Testament stories to your family.
4. Study your math facts.

Wednesday:

1. Put the U-Pick Words in alphabetical order: upon, friend, because, important, school, clothes, and people.
2. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
3. Work on the habitat project.

Thursday: Last day for the Free for 4 Food Drive.

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Note: Please keep the U-Pick Words in a safe place to use for the rest of the year. I will assign homework using these words. Thank you. Also, please turn in the Nutcracker permission slip by Friday. I need to know if I will have enough drivers. Thank you.

November is here!

Homework for November 1-3

Tuesday: All Saints Day

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Read the Ant story to your parents. Remember to read quickly, accurately, and with expression.
3. Do math pages 85-86.
4. Study the Unit Four vocabulary words online.

Wednesday:

1. Do the paper on long vowels.
2. Study the six groups of animals: mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and insects.
3. Share the Church Wheel with your family.
4. Do excel math homework #14.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Do the Tina and Timmy Word Search.

Note: Thank you to our wonderful Room Moms and parents for a great Halloween Party. Also, thank you parents for the delicious donations!

Unit Four Vocabulary Words

arrive midnight

clear rainbow

enormous snowstorm

exactly weekend

float whisper

Red Ribbon Week

Homework for October 24-27

Monday: (Color Day. Second Grade wears green.)

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Do the Home Hazard Hunt paper.
4. Study the vocabulary words (paper included).

Tuesday: (Twin Day) Two heads are better than one!

1. Do the paper on Compound Words.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Do the Trick or Treat paper.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday: (Crazy Day) We are crazy for Christ!

1. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
2. Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.
3. Do the vocabulary paper.

Thursday: (Jersey/Hat Day) Support the team of Christ!

1. Study your math facts.
2. Do the How to Make a Jack-O'-Lantern paper.
3. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
4. Do the assigned math paper.

Notes: The Halloween Parade starts at 1:45 on Friday and after is the party. Students may wear their costumes to school.

Please help your child with the Home Hazard Hunt paper. We have been practicing earthquake safety. Thank you.

Homework for October 17-20

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the ten new vocabulary words online.
3. Study your assigned math facts.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Do the "What I Learned About Fire Safety" paper.
2. Do the Tens to 100 math paper.
3. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

1. Study the math facts.
2. Share the Religion paper with your family.
3. Write a creative story (What Will You Do?).
4. Read the Bee story to your parents. Remember to read quickly, accurately, and with expression.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Do the excel math homework #11.
4. Study your vocabulary words.

Notes: Our AR reading program is coming along nicely and the students are taking tests daily. The goal of this reading program is to increase your child's fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Second graders should be reading 80 words per minute at this time. Practicing reading will help your child increase this level. Have your child read the Bee story orally to you and encourage him/her to read quickly (at a rate that allows your child to understand the story), accurately (with few mistakes), and with expression. We practice this daily and I have seen the students beam with confidence as their fluency improves!

Our school's Barnes and Noble Day is October 25th at Citrus Plaza. You are encouraged to purchase OLA Barnes and Noble Scrip to maximize your fundraising.

A big thank you parents for driving on our field trip!!!

Unit Two Vocabulary Words

beach seashell

center stack

finally tiny

idea wave

ocean wonder

Pumpkin Patch, here we come!

Homework for October 10-13

Monday: (Second Part of Out of Harm's Way)

1. Write each spelling word 4x.
2. Study the first ten vocabulary words (paper included).
3. Study your math facts.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Do the Following Directions paper.
2. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
3. Choose a spelling activity from Spelling Skill Builders to practice the spelling words.

Wednesday:

1. Study the last ten vocabulary words (paper included).
2. Do the paper on Fact Families.
3. Do the paper Which Group?

Thursday: (Pumpkin Patch Field Trip) Don't forget your sack lunch and drink. Also, wear your P.E. clothes and sweats to keep warm.

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words 1-20.
3. Study the Religion paper for tomorrow's test.
4. Study your math facts.

Notes: We are studying the sacrament of Baptism this week. I would like the girls to bring a baby doll to school on Wednesday, if they have one. We will be having a "pretend" Baptism in the classroom.

Math-a-thon is this Friday. All students will be given the test and receive a grade. Sponsor sheets went home in the tuition envelope.

Flat Stanley was a great success!! I just want to say thank you parents for helping your child with this project. Also, thank you to your relatives and friends for participating. Flat Stanley traveled to many exciting places and I enjoyed each student's presentation.

5th Week of School

Homework for September 26-29

Monday:

1. 
   
   Write each spelling word 4x.


2. 
   
   Practice your vocabulary words online.


3. 
   
   Study your math facts.


4. 
   
   Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. 
   
   Do Math pages 29-30.


2. 
   
   Do the paper on ABC order.


3. 
   
   Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

1. 
   
   Do the math paper on comparing two-digit numbers.


2. 
   
   Read the Decodable Book.


3. 
   
   Share the Religion paper with your family.


4. 
   
   Study your math facts.

Thursday:

1. 
   
   Share the science paper with your family.


2. 
   
   Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.


3. 
   
   Study your math facts.

Notes: There will be no Religion test this week. Also, Iowa testing starts the first week of October. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and arrives to school on time that week. There is no make-up testing so please try to reschedule appointments for the afternoon. Testing takes place first thing in the morning.

Unit Two Vocabulary Words

bench bridge cross crowd deep

fresh frown signal travel worry

Third Week of School

Homework for September 12-15

Monday: (Picture Day)

1. Write each spelling word 4x.
2. Study the addition facts (the paper went home on Back To School Night).
3. Go online to practice your vocabulary words (the student's code is enclosed).

Tuesday: (P.E. Day)

1. Read the science story on plant life cycles.
2. Do the phonics paper on short vowels.
3. Do excel math homework #4.

Wednesday:

1. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
4. Practice your addition facts for Friday's test.

Thursday:

1. No homework because of the Skating Party. Have fun!!!

Unit One Vocabulary Words:

branch brave dash evening greedy pass present stream trail wise

Second Week of School

Homework for September 6-8

Tuesday:

1. Write each spelling word 3 times.
2. Read the math story to your parents.
3. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

1. Read the Decodable Book.
2. Choose 6 of the spelling words and write a sentence for each one. Remember each sentence has to be at least 8 words long.
3. Do math pages 11-12.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Share the excel math parent letter with your parents and finish the rest of Lesson 3.

Dear Parents,

We will be having our first spelling test this Friday. Please help your child

practice the words. In addition to the ten regular spelling words, I also give two extra credit words. Please encourage your child to spell these words.

As for the homework, I make sure that your child has the work needed for that evening. I may send homework that will be worked on that day and not earlier. I like to go over the concepts with the students before I send the work home.

Starting next week, please sign any papers that have the stamp "Please Sign

and Return" on them. I like to make sure that parents have seen their student's

work.

Reminders: Back to School Night is Thursday, September 8th. It starts at

6:00 in the Hall. I hope to see all of you there! Picture Day is Monday, September

12th. Blue or white shirts are acceptable.

Welcome to Second Grade!

Dear Second Grade,

I am so happy to be your teacher this year! You will learn many new things such as: cursive writing, regrouping in math, reading for fluency and comprehension, all about habitats, and much, much more. I will also prepare you to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. You will continue to be Life-long Learners, Active Catholics, Responsible Citizens, and Ambassadors of Hope. Have a blessed weekend and see you bright and early on Tuesday.

Sincerely,

Ms. Forbush

Homework for the First Week of School

Tuesday:

1. Read the Decodable Book
2. Do the "All About Me" Questionnaire.

Wednesday:

1. Write a sentence for each of these words: said, summer, friend, they, playing, vacation, children, and because. Each sentence should be at least 8 words long.

Thursday:

1. Do the math paper on addition.
2. Read the "Ira Sleeps Over" chant.
3. Bring in your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal to school tomorrow.

Friday:

1. Turn in your homework folder. It is a Mass day so please come in full uniform. It is also half day.

I will miss all my students!

Homework for the last week of school

Monday:

1. Read the Decodable Books.

Tuesday:

1. Read the Decodable Books.
2. Bring in an empty can for the Father's Day gift.

Wednesday: Bring a board game for the afternoon.

1. Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday: Sports Day

1. No homework.

Friday: Last day of school

1. Please come in full uniform. It is half day. Have a blessed summer!

Super Duper Smart Second Grade!

Homework for May 31-June 2

Tuesday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Do the assigned math paper.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday:

1. Read the science story about Matter.
2. Do the assigned reading and writing paper.
3. Do the assigned math paper.
4. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Read the Decodable Book.
4. Do the assigned math paper.

Notes: There will be no more math facts quizzes given. Please continue to help your child with the math facts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is important to review them often during the summer. Also, have your child read daily in order to increase reading fluency and comprehension. Thank you for your help.

Our Awards Ceremony will be on June 7th at 9:45 in the classroom. Hope to see you all there!

Spectacular Second Grade!!!

HOMEWORK FOR MAY 23-26

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Study the multiplication facts (0's, 2's, 5's, and 10's).
4. Do the paper on sequencing.

Tuesday:

1. Study the fact families paper for multiplication and division.
2. Do the assigned reading paper.
3. Do the paper on long and short vowel patterns.

Wednesday:

1. Write a story using as many spelling words as you can.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday: Free Dress for a dollar to help tornado victims.

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
3. Study the multiplication and division fact families.

Notes: We are now all learning multiplication and division. I will be giving a multiplication and division test this Friday on the 2's, 5's, and 10's. Please practice these facts with your child. This test will be in place of the weekly math facts quiz.

Please send in your child's Character Matters costume to school by this Tuesday for the performance on Thursday. Thank you!

If you are interested in ordering a DVD of your child's First Holy Communion, please send in ten dollars by May 27th. Also write your child's name on the envelope and May 14th. Thank you again for your help.

Last note- no vocabulary test this week.

Congratulations Second Grade!

Homework for May 9-12

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Read the story A Class Pet two times to build reading fluency.
3. Study your math facts.
4. Study the vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

1. Do the paper on fractions.
2. Do the paper on letter patterns.
3. Read the Decodable Book.
4. Listen to the Character Matters CD.

Wednesday:

1. Write a story using as many spelling and/or vocabulary words as possible.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Do the assigned math paper.

Thursday:

1. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
2. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
3. Study the vocabulary words and math facts.

Notes: First of all, congratulations to the second graders for their wonderful performance! I am so proud of them!! Thank you parents for your help. Please read the attached note about our Funfair performance.

Next, remember that this Wednesday, May 11, is the practice for First Communion. It starts at 6:30 in the Church.

Busy Week for Second Grade!

Homework for May 2nd-5th

Monday: First Communion Meeting for communicant and parent.

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Read the Decodable Book.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Listen to the Character Matters CD.

Wednesday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
2. Share the Religion paper with your family.
3. Study the vocabulary words.

Thursday: PTG Performance (Character Matters) Cinco de Mayo

1. No homework for tonight! Please rest before the performance. I would like all my second graders to report to the second grade classroom no later than 5:40 p.m. Please be in costume and ready to perform. I will walk the class up to the Hall when it is time for us to go on. Parents, please make every effort to have your child on time. Each child's part is crucial to the success of this play. I know you will enjoy it! All the students have worked really hard and it shows!!

Reminders: Don't forget Monday's meeting starting at 6:30. The students may bring in ribbons, glitter sticks, stickers, etc. to help decorate their banners. Banners are provided.

This Friday is the May Crowning. It begins with a Mass hosted by second grade. The Mass begins at 8:15. Please make sure your child is in full uniform and on time. All parents are welcome. Also, the students may bring in flowers to present to our Blessed Mother. Thank you for your help. This is a very special time for the second graders and I am so proud of them!

One last thing, there will be no math facts quiz or Religion test this week.

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Holy Week

Homework for April 18-20

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 4x.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
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. Write a story using as many spelling words as you can. Try to use dialogue and speaker tag in some of your sentences.

Spy Wednesday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Earth Day Project (Due this Wednesday)

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 Wednesday and then making art projects with them on Thursday. In addition, if you have any arts and crafts materials around the house such as: buttons, ribbons, feathers, stickers, etc. that you wouldn't mind donating, please send them in. Thank you for your help and have a very blessed Easter.

Character Matters!

Homework for April 11-14

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 3x.
2. Do the paper The King Comes To Play.
3. Study the multiplication facts 2's, 5's, and 10's (everyone).
4. Practice the songs from our play.

Tuesday:

1. Share the Garbage Facts paper with your family so that we can help take better care of our world.
2. Do the paper A Colorful Page.
3. Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

1. Read the story The Perfect Pet two times to increase reading fluency.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.

Thursday:

1. Read the assigned social studies paper.
2. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
3. Study the assigned multiplication facts.

Reminders: The PTG Program costume check is Monday, April 18th. Our "Big Mouth" bunny project will be on April 19th first thing in the morning. Please make sure your child has his/her bottle of glue, two bags of cotton balls, and Easter grass. We have enough jugs for everyone. Thank you!!!

We continue to pray, fast, and give alms.

Homework for April 4-7

Monday:

1. Write each of the first twenty spell-a-thon words 3x.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Study the vocabulary words.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Read the story Jocko and Polo two times to increase your reading fluency.
2. Do excel math homework #63.
3. Share the social studies paper with your family.
4. Share the My Prayer Book with your family.

Wednesday:

1. Do the assigned reading paper.
2. Write each of the last twenty spell-a-thon words 3x.
3. Do excel math homework #64.

Thursday:

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

Notes: Thank you to Myrna Cordova for organizing our Campus Bake Sale. Also, thank you parents for helping out with time and donations. You are the best!

Don't forget that track meet try-outs are April 11th from 2:30-4:30. Also, Progress Reports are available anytime through Gradelink, but if you would like one printed out, please let me know by April 13th.

Spring is Here!

Homework for March 28-31

Monday:

1. Write each spell-a-thon word (1-20) 3x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Read the science story on Clouds.
4. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday: We host the Bake Sale during recess.

1. Do excel math homework #61.
2. Read the story Elephants two times to increase reading fluency.
3. Write each spell-a-thon word (21-40) 3x.

Wednesday:

1. Do excel math homework #62.
2. Write a story using your choice of spell-a-thon words.
3. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.

Thursday:

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

Notes: The students will be tested on all forty words this week.

Big Mouth Bunny Project

We will be making a "Big Mouth" bunny on Tuesday, April 19th first thing in the morning. Each student will need to bring in the following items:

1. one empty gallon milk or water jug, rinsed with soapy water
2. a bag of Easter grass, any color
3. two large bags of white cotton balls
4. a bottle of liquid glue

Please send in the milk jug before the 19th so I can cut it into the appropriate shape. It will take too long to do it on that day. Also, I would appreciate any extra jugs, if you have them. This is a very special project that I have been doing for many years with my students. Many of them are now in high school and they tell me that they still have their big mouth bunny. Thank you for all your help in gathering the materials needed!!

We pray, fast, and give alms.

Homework for March 22-24

Tuesday:

1. Write each spell-a-thon word (the last twenty) 3x.
2. Read the story Whale Ways two times to increase reading fluency.
3. Practice your math facts.

Wednesday: Mass for Japan

1. Do excel math homework #57.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Do the paper Favorite School Activities.
4. Study the spell-a-thon words.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest of this week's spell-a-thon words and write any misspelled word 3x.
2. Share the My Mass Book with your family.
3. Do excel math homework #58.

Notes: There will be no Religion, vocabulary, or math facts tests this week. Please continue to help your child with his/her math and reading skills. At this time in second grade, the reading rate is 100 words per minute. This rate is achieved through daily practice of oral reading. The more a child reads, the more confident he/she becomes with fluency and comprehension skills. We are still doing daily AR testing. Please encourage your child to complete AR books so that he/she can be tested. Thank you for your help.

We pray, give alms, and fast.

Homework for March 14-16

Monday:

1. Write the first twenty spell-a-thon words 3x.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Read the Decodable Book.
4. Study the vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

1. Do the Fiction Comprehension paper.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Do the Getting Carried Away (analogies) paper.

Wednesday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
2. Study the Religion notes for Thursday's test.
3. Practice your math facts.
4. Study the vocabulary words.

Notes: Since there is no school this Friday, I am going to be giving the tests on Thursday. I will also be collecting the homework folders.

I have enclosed the Spell-a-thon list for the students to practice. I will be testing them on the first twenty words this week and the last twenty next week. The students will be tested on all forty words the last week before the real spell-a-thon test which is on April 8th. Many of the words are past vocabulary and extra credit spelling words. Please practice these words with your child. Thank you for your help.

Don't forget there is a Parent First Communion meeting on Monday, March 21st. It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. You will be choosing your child's Communion date.

We pray, give alms, and fast.

Homework for March 7-10

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Read the Decodable Book.
4. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

1. Do the creative writing paper (Imagine That!).
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday

1. Share the Lenten wheel with your family.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
4. Study the vocabulary words.

Thursday:

1. Turn in all homework today.

Notes: I will be giving all tests this Thursday because I will not be in school on Friday. Also, we will be doing another science experiment using rocks. The students are welcome to bring in rocks from their yards. I will give these rocks back.

Congratulations Second Grade for receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation! I am so proud of all my students! A big, big thank you to Adrienne Rodriguez, Myrna Cordova, and Edna Aguirre for hosting our breakfast. Also, thank you to Ms. Jeanne for making the delicious pancakes. Thank you parents for your donations of money, food, and drinks. I thank God for all of you and, of course, your precious children.

Congratulations Second Grade!

Homework for Jan. 28-March 3

Monday:

• Write each spelling word 5x.
• Study the vocabulary words.
• Study your assigned math facts.
• Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

• Do the narrative paragraph (Party Time).
• Do the assigned math paper on regrouping.
• Read the science story (Rocks).

Wednesday:

• Read the Decodable Book.
• Examine your conscience (use the assigned paper as a guideline).
• Do the assigned reading and writing paper.

Thursday: First Reconciliation at 9:00 am

• Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
• Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
• Study the vocabulary words.
• Practice your assigned math facts.

Notes: This Thursday is First Reconciliation for the second graders. Please make sure your child is on time. All parents are welcome to meet us at the church. Afterwards, there will be a celebration in the classroom. We will be treated to a delicious breakfast. If you would like to make a donation of a food item or drink, please contact Myrna Cordova. Also, if you plan to attend, kindly RSVP to me by Tuesday so she knows how many people to expect. Thank you for your help.

Don't forget to dress up in your Sunday best. This goes for all second graders.

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Talented Second Grade

Homework for February 22-24

Tuesday:

1. Write your spelling words 5x.
2. Study your vocabulary words.
3. Practice your addition and subtraction facts (everyone).
4. Listen to your Character Matters CD for ten minutes.

Wednesday:

1. Do the assigned math paper.
2. Do the narrative paragraph I'm So Excited.
3. Listen to your CD.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
2. Practice the vocabulary words.
3. Practice the addition and subtraction facts for tomorrow's review test.
4. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Lots of notes!!! First of all, a big thanks to Myrna Cordova, Edna Aguirre, and Michael and Adrienne Rodriguez for the wonderful Valentine's Day luncheon and party! It was so nice of you and we truly enjoyed ourselves.

Next, we will be reviewing our addition and subtraction facts this week. No multiplication tests. Now that we are regrouping in subtraction, I am noticing that some of the students are forgetting their facts. They may practice by doing First In Math or anyway that helps them remember the facts.

Finally, please send in the five dollars and sign-in sheet for the St. Patrick's basket. Thank you for help.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Homework for February 14-17

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

1. Do the paragraph A New Student.
2. Do the assigned math paper.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday:

1. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
2. Do the assigned reading and writing paper.
3. Do excel math homework #52.

Thursday:

1. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
2. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
3. Study the vocabulary words.
4. Practice your math facts.

First Reconciliation News!

The date for Reconciliation is March 3rd at 9:00 in the morning. I will escort the class to the church and all parents are welcome to attend. My students are so prepared and I am so proud of them!! Mrs. Long has stated that because it is such a special day all the second graders get to wear their Sunday best to school. This means dress nicely just like when you attend Mass on Sunday. We will be having a little celebration right after in the classroom.

I love Second Grade! I love Second Grade!

Homework for Feb. 7-10

Monday: Reconciliation Meeting at 6:30

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

1. Do the paragraph on Getting Ready For School.
2. Do excel math homework #46.
3. Do a Spelling Skills Builder activity to practice the spelling words.

Wednesday:

1. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
2. Do the math paper on money.
3. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
2. Do excel math homework #47.
3. Do the paper Types of Sentences.

Note: We are doing a science experiment this Thursday. I am asking for the students to bring in small to medium size rocks from their yards, if possible. Please make sure they are in a bag of some kind.

Also, I am going to have a store in the classroom during Centers to help the students practice counting change. They will be buying small items using play money. Donations of small prizes are welcome.

Our Valentine's Day party will be on February 14th. We will be exchanging valentines in the classroom. Please have your child sign only his/her name on each valentine. It takes too long to pass them out if they are individually addressed. I have 13 girls and 7 boys. Thank you for all your help!!

Catholic Schools Week

Homework for January 31- February 3

Monday: Hero Day

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Practice your assigned math facts.
4. Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday: Twin/Triplet/ Quadruplet Day

1. Do the excel math homework #43.
2. Practice saying the U-Pick It Words.
3. Read the story Bunny Gets Lost two times to increase your reading fluency.
4. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday: Generation Day- We dress up in the 50s

1. Do excel math homework #44.
2. Do Spelling Skill Builders (choose one of the five activities to practice the spelling words).
3. Do the math paper on counting coins.

Thursday: Jersey Day

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
2. Read the science story In the Sea to your family.
3. Practice your math facts.
4. Study your vocabulary words.

Note: We are currently working on recognizing coins in math. Please help your child practice counting coins. Don't forget the Reconciliation meeting on February 7th. Thank you for all you do!

It's Penguin Time!!

Homework for January 24-27

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Read the Decodable Book.
3. Study your assigned math facts.
4. Study the vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

1. Read the story Sibling Stories two times to increase your reading fluency.
2. Practice the Seven Steps to a Good Confession.
3. Do the excel math homework #41.

Wednesday:

1. Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
2. Do excel math homework #42.
3. Share the social studies vocabulary cards with your family.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
2. Study your math facts.
3. Study the vocabulary words.

Note: Thank you parents for sending in the deodorant!! Also, stop by and see the second grade rookery. We have penguins everywhere!!

Jog-a-thon Week

Homework for January 18-20

Tuesday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study your assigned math facts.
3. Read the story Hank and Ruby two times to increase your reading fluency.

Wednesday:

1. Do excel math homework #37.
2. Do the paper on High Frequency Words.
3. Do the paper on One-Digit Problem Solving.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
2. Do excel math homework #39.
3. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Note: There is no vocabulary test this week. Don't forget the Jog-a-thon this Friday. Let the jogging begin!

Happy New Year 2011!

Homework for January 10-13

Monday: Parent Meeting tonight for those who need to attend.

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

1. Put these U-Pick Words in ABC order: suddenly, found, eighth, people, should, before, afraid, and heard.
2. Do the reading paper on Consonant Blends.
3. Do excel math homework #33.
4. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

1. Do My New Year's Wish paper.
2. Do excel math homework #34.
3. Study your vocabulary words.

Thursday:

1. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
2. Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.
3. Study your math facts.

Note: We will be doing a science experiment on Wednesday. Each child needs to bring in one mitten or glove. Thank you for your help.

Don't forget the Jog-a-thon is on January 21st. Also, there is no tutoring this Tuesday. Have a blessed week!

Happy New Year!

Homework for January 3-6

Monday:

1. Write each spelling word 5x.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

1. Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
2. Do the math paper on bar graphs.
3. Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

1. Do excel homework #29.
2. Write a story using as many spelling and/or vocabulary words as you can.

Thursday:

1. Study your math facts.
2. Study the vocabulary words.
3. Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.

Note: Thank you to Katie Lucht, Myrna Cordova, and Edna Aguirre for planning our wonderful Christmas Party! Also, thanks to all the other parents who helped out with their time and donations. May 2011 be filled with many blessings for all!!!