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.