Super Smart Second Grade

Catholic School's Week

2012-01-27T18:06:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 30th -February 2nd

Character Matters!

Monday: Career Day

Write each spelling word 5x.
Do excel math homework #37.
Go online to practice Unit 7 vocabulary words.

Tuesday: Generation Day (70's)

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your assigned math facts.

Wednesday: Lazy Day

Do excel math homework #38.
Do the assigned vocabulary paper.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Thursday: Culture Day and PTG Performance!

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Be in the second grade classroom, in costume and ready to perform for your parents, no later than 5:40 p.m.

Notes: As you know, our spectacular PTG performance, Character Matters, is on Thursday. We have a dress rehearsal for the school after lunch. Please make sure your child brings his/her costume to school that morning. I will have the students change into their costumes at lunchtime. As mentioned above, please make sure your child is on time for the evening performance. I will escort the students to the Hall when it is time for us to be on stage. After, I ask that you meet us at the back of the Hall to take your child. I do not let students go by themselves to look for parents.

I am extremely proud of all my wonderful students for their hard work and dedication. They are truly a joy to teach!! Thank you for your support and help in this matter. Character really does matter!

I also have First Reconciliation news. The date for First Reconciliation is February 16th at 10:00 a.m. I will walk the students over to the Church at that time. All parents are welcome to attend and we will have a small reception in the classroom afterward. Because it is such a special sacrament for the students, all of them may come dressed in their Sunday best on that day. Even if a student is not receiving this sacrament, he/she has been learning and participating in Religion. Therefore, this is a celebration for all. Once again, I am so proud of my students for all their hard work in learning the importance of this special sacrament. Please continue to assist your child in memorizing the Act of Contrition. Thank you.

One last thing, I promise. Remember the students may bring in a full size deodorant for the Sweet on Soldiers program. It is due by February 3rd. All students participating will have free dress on February 9th.

Character Matters!

2012-01-22T14:06:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 23-26

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

Read the story Sibling Stories two times to increase reading fluency.
Practice the Seven Steps to a Good Confession.
Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

Do the vocabulary paper.
Choose a Spelling Skill Builders activity to practice the spelling words.
Practice the Seven Steps to a Good Confession.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Read the Decodable Book.

Notes: Thank you parents for all the wonderful costumes! I truly appreciate all your hard work. I can't wait for you to see the students shine on that stage. They are spectacular!!!

Penguins are amazing!

2012-01-16T19:32:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 17-19

Tuesday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study your assigned math facts.
Practice the Character Matters songs using your CD.

Wednesday:

Practice saying the Act of Contrition.
Do the Types of Sentences paper.
Do the excel math homework #33.
Practice the Character Matters songs.

Thursday: (Family Reading Night at 6:00 p.m.)

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Do the Following Directions paper.

Notes: Friday is the Jog-a-thon. Free dress for participants. Also, Ms. Cheryl will be doing P.E. every Friday for thirty minutes. The students may wear their P.E. clothes, except on Mass days.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-06T17:23:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 9-12

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Work on your science paper "It's All Relative." Have your parents help you find pictures and glue them on the construction paper. Complete the form to see if you have traits that are alike or different than your family member. This is due on Friday.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the story The Perfect Pet two times to increase reading fluency.

Tuesday:

Put these U-Pick Words in ABC order: suddenly, found, eighth, people, should, before, afraid, and heard.
Do excel math homework #28.
Work on your science assignment.
Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday:

Do the assigned vocabulary paper.
Do excel math homework #29.
Study your math facts.

Thursday:

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

Notes: There is no school on Monday, January 16th, because it is Martin Luther King Day. However, there is a Parent Reconciliation Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Also, our Jog-a-thon is Friday, January 20th. Free dress for all participants. Speaking of January 20th, that is the day all PTG costumes are due. Thank you to the parents in charge of the group costumes and for contacting the other parents. The students are busy practicing and I think it is going to be spectacular! We have such talented second and third graders! Character really does matter!!

A very big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Merlos, parents of Danika in third grade, for their generosity in providing a Character Matters CD for each student. Please have your child practice the songs.

One last thing I forgot to mention. Our Family Reading Night will be held on Thurday, January 19th, at 6:00 p.m. in the second grade classroom. Please bring your favorite books, a blanket or pillow, and your family. I will be giving reading strategy tips and we will be sharing our stories.

Third Week of Advent

2011-12-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Homework for December 12-14

Monday:

Study your math facts.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Turn in homework tomorrow.
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!

2011-11-27T20:54:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 28- December 2

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

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

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-20T21:08:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 21-22

Monday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

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.
Read the Thanksgiving story to your parents.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

Read the Firefly story to your parents. Remember to read quickly, accurately, and with expression.
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!

2011-11-13T19:26:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 14-17

Monday: Free for Four Food Drive begins.

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

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

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study your math facts.
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!

2011-10-30T22:28:00.000-07:00

Homework for November 1-3

Tuesday: All Saints Day

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
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

2011-10-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 24-27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2011-10-16T17:16:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 17-20

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Do the excel math homework #11.
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!

2011-10-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 10-13

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

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

Study the last ten vocabulary words (paper included).
Do the paper on Fact Families.
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.

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

2011-09-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 26-29

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.

Practice your vocabulary words online.

Study your math facts.

Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Do Math pages 29-30.

Do the paper on ABC order.

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

Do the math paper on comparing two-digit numbers.

Read the Decodable Book.

Share the Religion paper with your family.

Study your math facts.

Thursday:

Share the science paper with your family.

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

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

2011-09-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 12-15

Monday: (Picture Day)

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

Tuesday: (P.E. Day)

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

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

2011-09-04T17:36:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 6-8

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

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

2011-08-26T21:55:00.000-07:00

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:

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

Wednesday:

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:

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

Friday:

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!

2011-06-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

Homework for the last week of school

Monday:

Read the Decodable Books.

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday: Bring a board game for the afternoon.

Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday: Sports Day

No homework.

Friday: Last day of school

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

Super Duper Smart Second Grade!

2011-05-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 31-June 2

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Read the Decodable Book.
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!!!

2011-05-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

HOMEWORK FOR MAY 23-26

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

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

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
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!

2011-05-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 9-12

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
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!

2011-04-30T19:21:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 2nd-5th

Monday: First Communion Meeting for communicant and parent.

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday: PTG Performance (Character Matters) Cinco de Mayo

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.

Holy Week

2011-04-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Homework for April 18-20

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Work on the Earth Day Project.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Do the Earth Day Every Day word search.
Work on the Earth Day Project.
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:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study your math facts.
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!

2011-04-10T08:36:00.000-07:00

Homework for April 11-14

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Read the assigned social studies paper.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
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.

2011-04-03T18:08:00.000-07:00

Homework for April 4-7

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest of all forty spell-a-thon words and write any misspelled word 3x.
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!

2011-03-25T20:06:00.000-07:00

Homework for March 28-31

Monday:

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

Tuesday: We host the Bake Sale during recess.

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest of all forty spell-a-thon words and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
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:

one empty gallon milk or water jug, rinsed with soapy water
a bag of Easter grass, any color
two large bags of white cotton balls
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.

2011-03-21T18:41:00.000-07:00

Homework for March 22-24

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday: Mass for Japan

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest of this week's spell-a-thon words and write any misspelled word 3x.
Share the My Mass Book with your family.
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.

2011-03-13T14:13:00.000-07:00

Homework for March 14-16

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

2011-03-06T18:15:00.000-08:00

Homework for March 7-10

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday

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

Thursday:

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!

2011-02-26T16:52:00.000-08:00

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.

Talented Second Grade

2011-02-20T20:10:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 22-24

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Practice the vocabulary words.
Practice the addition and subtraction facts for tomorrow's review test.
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!

2011-02-13T08:33:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 14-17

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Study the vocabulary words.
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!

2011-02-06T15:38:00.000-08:00

Homework for Feb. 7-10

Monday: Reconciliation Meeting at 6:30

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Do excel math homework #47.
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

2011-01-29T19:33:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 31- February 3

Monday: Hero Day

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

Tuesday: Twin/Triplet/ Quadruplet Day

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

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

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

Thursday: Jersey Day

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Read the science story In the Sea to your family.
Practice your math facts.
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!!

2011-01-23T11:13:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 24-27

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Study your math facts.
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

2011-01-16T22:38:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 18-20

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Do excel math homework #39.
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!

2011-01-09T14:47:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 10-13

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

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.
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!

2011-01-04T13:49:00.000-08:00

Homework for January 3-6

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words.
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!!!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

2010-12-14T10:26:00.000-08:00

Homework for December 13-16

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Share the Relgion paper with your family.

Tuesday: Las Posadas at 6:30 p.m.

Write a sentence for each spelling word.
Do the paper on following directions.
Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

Do the paper on Antonyms (opposites).
Study your math facts.
Do the paper on Family Traditions.

Thursday:

No homework! This is the last Skating Party of the year!!

Notes: The second graders lead Mass this Friday. All parents are welcome! Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2011.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

2010-12-07T13:41:00.000-08:00

Homework for December 6-9

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words for Friday's test.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

Do excel math homework #27.
Do the paper on special vowels-ow.
Choose a Spelling Skill Builders activity to practice the spelling words.

Wednesday: Immaculate Conception Mass - Also Santa's Workshop

Share the My Book About Winter Holidays with your family.
Do excel math homework #28.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.

Thursday: Santa's Workshop

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Study your vocabulary words.

Note: Thank you parents for driving to the Nutcracker Performance.

Second Grade will be leading the Mass on December 17 at 8:15. All parents are welcome to attend. Please make sure your child is on time to school on that day. Thank you!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

2010-11-27T15:40:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 29th -December 2nd

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday:

Do the paper on "r" controlled words.
Read the story about koalas to increase your reading fluency.
Do the paper on regrouping.

Wednesday:

Write a story using as many spelling words and/or vocabulary words as you can.
Study your math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study your vocabulary words and math facts.

Note: This Friday is a Mass day so it is full uniform for all.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 22-23

Monday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

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 8 words or longer.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday: (Parent/Teacher Conferences-Half Day)

Do the math paper on regrouping.
Read the story about bats for increased reading fluency.

Note: There will be no tests this week.

Great Habitat Projects!

2010-11-14T20:40:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 15-18

Monday: (Parent Reconciliation Meeting at 7:00 p.m.)

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

Do excel math homework #22.
Read the social studies paper on urban areas and suburbs.
Do the paper on writing supporting details.
Read the U-Pick Words.

Wednesday:

Write a story using as many spelling words and/or vocabulary words as you can.
Do the excel math homework #23.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.

Habitat Projects Presented this Week!

2010-11-06T20:28:00.000-07:00

Homework for November 8-11

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Work on your habitat project.
Read for twenty minutes and record in November reading log.

Tuesday:

Practice saying the U-Pick Words.
Do the math paper Going Buggy!
Read the Old Testament stories to your family.
Study your math facts.

Wednesday:

Put these U-Pick Words in alphabetical order: upon, friend, because, important, school, clothes, and people.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Study your math facts.
Read the social studies paper to your family.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your math facts.

Note: There will not be a vocabulary test this week. 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.

November Time !

2010-10-30T14:46:00.000-07:00

Homework for November 1st-4th

Monday: All Saints Day

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in the November reading log.

Tuesday: Voting Day

Do the math paper on ordering two-digit numbers.
Study your science notes for Friday's test.
Do excel math homework #18.
Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday:

Do the reading paper on Sequencing.
Do excel math homework #19.
Study your science notes.
Share the social studies paper with your parents.

Thursday: Math-a-thon Free Dress- All money due

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Work on your habitat.
Study your math facts and vocabulary words.

Note: Thank you to our wonderful Room Moms and all parents who helped out with our Halloween party. You are truly WONDERFUL and I am blessed to have you help me this year!!

Red Ribbon Week!

2010-10-24T19:35:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 25-27

Monday: Comfy Day

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study the new vocabulary words.
Share the science paper with your parents.
Study your assigned math facts.

Tuesday: Career Day

Do the math paper on two digit numbers.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Practice your math facts.
Study the Religion notes for Thursday's test.

Wednesday: Crazy Day

Do the math paper on tens and ones.
Share the science paper with your parents.
Study the vocabulary words.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.

Great CA Shake-Out

2010-10-16T21:25:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 18-21

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

Study the math facts.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Write a creative story (What Will You Do?).
Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday:

Do the "Think About It!" paper.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Do the Home Hazard Hunt paper.

Note: We have the Great CA Shake-Out on Thursday where we will be practicing being earthquake safe in our classroom. Please help your child with the Home Hazard Hunt paper. This helps you keep your home safe in the event of an earthquake.

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. Research shows the more a child practices reading on a daily basis, the more fluent he/she becomes. This includes being read to by an adult, reading aloud to a parent, and reading silently. Second graders should be reading 80 words per minute at this time. Practicing reading will help your child increase this level. Thank you for your continued support!

Field Trip Week

2010-10-10T16:34:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 11-14

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study the new vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

Do the crayon math and syllables paper.
Do the assigned math paper.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your vocabulary words.

Wednesday:

Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Write a story using as many vocabulary and/or spelling words as you can. Please start the story with "Once upon a time" and remember to write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.
Study your math facts.
Do excel math homework #12.

Thursday: (Pumpkin Patch field trip)

Read the science story to your parents.
Do the paper on long vowels.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the math facts and vocabulary words.

Dear Parents,

Here are a few reminders. This Thursday is our field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Please make sure your child brings a sack lunch and drink. The attire for the day is the P.E. uniform.

The Math-a-thon is this Friday. All students will receive a grade for the test. Please make sure your child brings his/her sponsor sheet to school on that day.

Part Two of "Out of Harm's Way" is on Monday. Sr. Maura said if you have attended this program before, you do not need to attend.

Testing Week

2010-10-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

As mentioned earlier, this is testing week. Please make sure your child is on time each day. Also, keep his/her regular routine and plenty of rest is recommended. There is no homework for the week.

We are currently learning about the sacraments in Religion. We will be role playing a Baptism this Friday. The girls may bring in baby dolls if they wish. Thank you parents for all your help.

We are going to the Pumpkin Patch on October 14. The tour starts at 9:00 a.m. so I would like to leave the school by 8:20. If you are interested in driving, please fill out the permission slip. I would like all permission slips in by this Friday. The cost is eight dollars for students and parent drivers. Students need to bring a sack lunch and drink.

This Monday is Part One of "Out of Harm's Way" at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. All parents of children making their First Holy Communion need to attend.

Have a lovely week!

5th Week of School

2010-09-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

Homework for Sept. 27-30

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study the new vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

Do the math paper on Fact Families.
Do the paper Which Group?
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your math facts and do excel math homework #9.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.

Note: Iowa testing starts next week. There is no homework given out during that period. Please make sure your child is on time each day and that his/her normal routine is followed. Plenty of rest is also recommended.

Included in this week's homework is a paper called Spelling Skill Builders. I will be assigning homework from this paper from time to time. Please initial the box that your child chooses so I know he/she is practicing the spelling words. These are fun choices designed to make homework time more enjoyable. Happy learning!!!

4th Week of School

2010-09-18T20:09:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 20-23

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your assigned math facts. Use flash cards, beans, or fact families to study.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study your vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

Do the paper on Alike and Different.
Do excel math homework #6.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

Write a story using as many spelling words as you can.
Study your math facts.
Read the social studies paper on Neighborhoods.
Study your vocabulary words.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.
Study the math facts.
Do excel math homework #8.

Note: Parents please help your child study the fact families. A fact family is a set of related facts. We have been practicing them in class and they are useful when studying the math facts. Here are a few examples: 8+5=13, 5+8=13, 13-8=5,

13-5=8 9+6=15, 6+9=15, 15-9=6, 15-6=9

As for the reading log, please fill out the information listed on the log and sign it. Also, remember to ask your child questions about the book he/she read. Thank you.

This Wednesday, we will be celebrating our Sisters of Mercy. We are very thankful for the wonderful support Sr. Maura and Sr. Camillus give our school. The students may bring flowers on Wednesday to present to our sisters after the Student Council skit.

One last thing. Students who bring in a case of water for our school earthquake kit have free dress this Friday. Thanks again for all your help.

Third Week of School

2010-09-11T17:37:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 13th-16th

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the social studies story about All Kinds of Groups.

Tuesday: P.E. day

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

Wednesday: Picture day

Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.
Do the math paper on comparing two-digit numbers. (You will get this paper today.)
Read the Decodable Book.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.

Thursday:

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

Reminders: This Tuesday is OLA Day at Barnes and Noble. The voucher number is 10254109 for those wanting to order on-line.

This Wednesday is picture day. All students need to be in full uniform.

I enjoyed meeting everyone at Back to School Night!!!

Second Week of School

2010-09-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Homework for September 7th-9th

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
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 math, knowing the addition and subtraction facts is extremely important in second grade. Please help your child memorize the addition facts. I test these facts first.

As for 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 may need to go over the concept before I send it 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.

I hope to see all of you at Back to School Night which is this Thursday, September 9th. It starts at 6:00 p.m.

Sincerely,

Ms. Forbush

New School Year

2010-08-28T17:25:00.000-07:00

Welcome New Second Grade!

I am very excited to be starting a new school year with such wonderful second graders! Have a great weekend and get ready for a year full of discovery and fun. I will see you bright and early on Monday morning. Look for me by the second grade line with a smile as big as can be.

Love your teacher,

Ms. Forbush

I will miss my class!!!

2010-06-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

Sports Day Information

Dear Parents,

We will have a Bounce House/Water Slide on Sports Day thanks to Mr. Vega. I am asking my students to wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt. Please have your child bring a change of clothes so he/she is not wet all day. Also, all students must wear closed toe shoes, no sandals allowed. This is for their safety. Water shoes are okay. Please send a towel to school, as well.

Thanks for your help and have a wonderful summer. By the way, we will start the fun at 9:00 a.m.

I will miss all my students!

2010-05-29T21:50:00.000-07:00

Homework for June 1-3

(Last Homework of the year)

Tuesday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study the multiplication facts 0's, 2's, 5's, and 10's. There will be a test on them this Friday. They will be mixed up and out of order.

Wednesday:

Read the story The Silly Sisters two times for reading fluency and do the reading paper that goes with it.
Study the multiplication facts.
Do the assigned math paper.
Study the vocabulary words.

Thursday:

Share the Religion paper with your parents.
Read the Decodable Book.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the vocabulary and spelling words.

Notes: The second grade awards will be on Monday, June 7, at 8:30 a.m. in the classroom. All parents are welcome.

Ms. Randi has a cute Father's Day gift planned and we are asking for three dollars. Thank you!

Ms. Rina has a cute idea for Sports Day. She is collecting empty fruit or vegetable cans by this Friday. Two per child is fine but if you have extras, please send them in. The big cans work best but either will do.

Funfair shirts are okay to wear Tuesday-Thursday. Mass is on Friday so full uniform. Thanks for a great year!

I love second grade!

2010-05-21T17:19:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 24th -27th

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study the vocabulary words.
Do the paper on pictographs.

Tuesday:

Study your math facts.
Read the science story about Rocks.
Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

Bring in rocks for our science experiment.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday:

Study the vocabulary words.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Read the Decodable Book.

Notes: Mrs. Long says that it is okay for students to wear their Funfair shirts all this week. Tutoring has ended for the year. Have a great week!!!

Congratulations Communicants!

2010-05-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 10th-13th

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

Do the assigned math paper.
Read the story Sand Castles.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

Read the story Honey Bear two times for reading fluency.
Share the social studies paper with your family.
Do the assigned math paper.

Thursday:

Do the paper on capitalization (You Name It).
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your math facts.

Notes: Congratulations to our second group of communicants!!!! Also, congrats to all the second graders for leading the Mass last Friday. I am so proud to be your teacher!

Don't forget our Funfair performance from 11:00-11:20 a.m. this Sunday. I would like all my students to be in the second grade room no later than 10:40 a.m. Please be dressed in your attire and ready to perform. Boys, please bring your fedoras to school each day so we can practice. I have the sashes for the girls. Thanks a bunch.

Congratulations Communicants!

2010-05-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Homework for May 3rd-6th

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

Do the math paper on fractions.
Write a story using as many of the spelling and/or vocabulary words as possible. Please use correct capitalization and punctuation. The story should be at least half a page.
Study your math facts.
Read the story Sasha's Web two times to increase reading fluency.

Wednesday:

Share the Cinco de Mayo paper with your family.
Do the assigned math excel homework.
Study the vocabulary words.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Study the math facts for tomorrow's test.

Notes: Congratulations to our first group of communicants!!! I am so proud of you! There is a practice meeting this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the church for those students making their First Communion this Saturday, May 8th.

I am so proud of all my second graders and the great job they did in making such awesome recyclebots. Thank you parents for assisting them.

First Holy Communion Time!

2010-04-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

Homework for April 26-29

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Read the Decodable Book.
Work on your recyclebot (due this Friday).

Tuesday:

Do the assigned excel math homework.
Work on your recyclebot.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the Decodable Book.

Wednesday:

Read the Charlotte's Web story to your family.
Do the Rainforest items paper.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Work on your recyclebot.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your vocabulary words and math facts.
Work on your recyclebot.

Notes: This Monday, April 26th, is the First Communion Retreat in the Hall starting at 7:15 p.m. The students will be making their banners for First Holy Communion. Also, there is a practice in the church this Thursday, April 29th, for those students making their Holy Communion on May 1st. Next Thursday will be the practice for the students making their Holy Communion on May 8th.

The recyclebot is a mandatory project for all students in the second grade. We have been discussing ways to help reuse, reduce, and recycle and this is a good way to show how we can do these things. The students received the instructions on Earth Day. Thank you for your help!!

Second Grade celebrates Earth Day

2010-04-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

Homework for April 19th-22nd

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your math facts.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Read Layers in the Forest.
Work on your recycle project.
Do excel homework #63.
Do the paper on action words (verbs).

Wednesday:

Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 4x.
Share the garbage facts with your family.
Work on your recycle project.
Study your math facts.

Thursday: Earth Day

No Homework-Last Skating Party of the year.

Earth Day Project

This Thursday, April 22nd, is Earth Day. We are celebrating in second grade by discussing ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Please help your child fill his/her grocery bag with items from your home that can be recycled such as empty water bottles, cereal boxes, scraps of paper, etc. and send them in on Thursday. We will be sharing our bags throughout the day. Thank you for your help.

Second Grade is Awesome!

2010-04-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

Homework for Second Grade

April 12-15

Monday:

Read the Decodable Book.
Study the vocabulary words.
Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday:

Share the Religion paper with your family. Please bring it back to school tomorrow.
Do the assigned math paper.
Write a story using as many spelling or/and vocabulary words as possible.

Wednesday:

Read the Decodable Book.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Do the assigned math paper.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study the Religion notes.
Study your math facts.

Notes:

There is a Parent meeting for 1st Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. There is also tutoring this Tuesday. Also, there is a Parent/Child 1st Eucharist Retreat on April 26th at 7:15 in the Hall. Lastly, don't forget that April 23rd is a half day.

Awesome Second Graders!

2010-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

Homework for March 22-25

Monday:

Practice writing your spell-a-thon words for Friday's test.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the Patterns story Finding Out About Frogs.
Read and review the types of clouds.

Tuesday:

Practice your spell-a-thon words.
Do excel math homework #57.
Do the assigned reading paper.

Wednesday:

Study the spell-a-thon words by doing a Spelling Skill Builders activity.
Read the Decodable Book.
Do excel math homework #58.

Thursday:

Study your spell-a-thon words and take a pretest. Write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Notes:

This Friday is the Spell-a-thon. Please make sure your child has his/her pledge sheet in by that day. Thank you for your help. I will be having tutoring on Tuesday but it will end at 3:00 instead of 3:30. I have a family Mass to attend.

Parish Reconciliation this Monday at 7:00 p.m.

2010-03-15T08:37:00.001-07:00

Homework for March 15-17

Monday:

Write the last twenty spell-a-thon words 4x each.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study your assigned math facts.
Do the reading paper (page 64).

Tuesday:

Do the math paper about money.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Do the Antonym Ants paper.
Study your spelling words by doing a Spelling Skill Builders activity.

Wednesday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.
Study the vocabulary words for tomorrow's test.
Study your math facts.
Read The Great White Bear story two times to increase your reading fluency.

Big Mouth Bunny Project

We will be making a "Big Mouth" bunny on Monday, March 29th first thing in the morning. Each student will need to bring in the following items:

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

Please send in the milk jug before this date 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 your help in gathering the materials needed!!

I am so proud of my second graders and how well they did receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time!!! Fr. David said they were all so well prepared and they knew exactly what to do. They are such smart and good students. I am so proud to be their teacher!!!!!

Remember there is no school this Friday. I will be having tutoring on Tuesday.

Congratulations Second Grade!

2010-03-07T12:07:00.000-08:00

Homework for March 8-11

Monday: First Reconciliation

Write the first twenty spell-a-thon words 4x each.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday:

Read the science story about clouds.
Write a story using as many of the first twenty spell-a-thon words as you can.
Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

Study your math facts.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.

Thursday:

Read for thirty minutes and record in reading log.

Notes

The Spell-a-thon is on March 26. Enclosed is the entire list that will be the test for that day. This week we are working on the first twenty words for our weekly spelling test. Next week, we will have the last twenty words for the week's test. I like to break up the list for the next two weeks to give the students more of a chance to practice the forty words. Please practice with your child as much as possible. Thank you.

Our field trip is this Friday, March 12th. We will be leaving the school at 8:45 and return around 1:30. Please make sure your child is in full uniform and brings a sack lunch to school. We will be eating on the college grounds after the play and then head back to school.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the students may wear free dress for a dollar to help the people of Chile. Thank you for your help!

Awesome Second Grade!

2010-02-28T19:34:00.000-08:00

Homework for March 1-4

Monday: Parent 1st Communion meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Write each spelling word 7x.
Study the vocabulary words for Friday's test.
Study the Unit 2 Religion notes for Friday's test.
Practice your math facts and try to beat your score.

Tuesday: No tutoring today.

Do the Family Read Together Pledge.
Read the story A Noise in the Attic two times and then answer the questions.
Study your math facts.
Study the Religion notes.

Wednesday:

Write a story using as many of the vocabulary and/or spelling words as you can. Remember to use correct sentence structure: proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Do the assigned math paper.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Study the math facts.
Study the Religion notes.

Notes:

Please have the Little Mermaid permission slips in to me by this Friday along with the money. Also, please let me know if you can be a parent driver. Remember the field trip is on March 12, 2010. The cost is $7.00 per student and parent.

This Monday, March 1st, is the Parent 1st Communion meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the 7th and 8th grades.

Monday, March 8th is Reconciliation for the students. I am so proud of them and excited for them to receive this very special sacrament. Please make sure your child is on time to school on that day. Parents are welcome to go over to the church with us. It starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. We will be serving refreshments in the classroom after all the students have confessed. If any parent is interested in helping with the refreshments, please let me know. All my students may wear their Sunday best on that special day.

Please have your child examine his/her conscience on Sunday night. This will help the children to remember their sins.

There is no tutoring this week.

Second Grade News!

2010-02-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 22-25

Monday: Family Reading Night from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Write each spelling word 7x.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday:

Study the vocabulary words.
Do Jumpstart 19.
Do the Fiction Comprehension paper.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

Study the math facts for tomorrow's test.
Do the Statements and Questions paper.
Do the assigned math paper.
Read the Decodable Book.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.
Do the paper Getting Carried Away.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Notes:

Congratulations to Second Grade for coming in first place for 100% participation in the Jog-a-thon!! You get to have free dress on Tuesday.

Hello wonderful second graders!

2010-02-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 16-18

Tuesday:

Write each spelling word 7x.
Study the vocabulary words.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your math facts.

Wednesday (Ash Wednesday):

Read the poem Little Skunk's Hole and answer the questions.
Share the Lent wheel with your family.
Do the assigned math paper on regrouping.
Study the spelling words using the Spelling Skill Builders.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.
Study the math facts.
Read the Patterns story "Frog and Toad."

Notes

Second Grade will be having a Family Reading Night on February 22nd from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the second grade classroom. Please bring in your favorite books, a pillow or blanket, and your family. We will be going over reading strategies such as inference, main idea, facts and opinions, words in context, and decoding. I hope to see all my second graders that night!

Congratulations Second Grade for an awesome PTG performance!

2010-02-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 8-11

Monday:

Write each spelling word 7x.
Read the science story In the Sea.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday:

Choose one of the activities from Spelling Skill Builders to study the spelling words.
Do the paragraph Getting Ready For School.
Study the Religion booklet.
Do the assigned math paper.

Wednesday:

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Do the assigned math paper.
Bring in rocks for tomorrow's science experiment.
Do the paper Imagine That!

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 10x.
Study your Religion booklet and know the seven steps of confession.
Study your math facts.

Notes:

Don't forget the Reconciliation Retreat at 6:30 p.m. in the church this Monday. Bring a photo of yourself and any other decorations you have to decorate your candle.

Our Valentine's Day party will be this Friday at 1:30 in the afternoon. Mia Boggs is in charge and she will be calling you for donations and assistance. 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. Thank you. I have 8 girls and 7 boys.

Also, we are doing a science experiment on Thursday. It will be on whales and their blubber. If you have any rocks that we could use, I would appreciate it. Please send them in a plastic bag. Thanks again.

Catholic Schools Week

2010-02-01T19:44:00.000-08:00

Homework for February 1-4

Monday: Twin/Buddy Day

Write each spelling word 7x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Study the vocabulary words for Friday's test.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday: Generation Day- Second Graders dress in the 80s

Do excel homework #49.
Do Spelling Skill Builders (choose one of the five activities to practice the spelling words).
Practice saying the U-Pick It Words.
Do the paper on High Frequency Words.

Wednesday: Brain-rest Afternoon and Dancing with the Teachers

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

Thursday: Career Day

No homework because of the PTG Performance.
Relax and be ready to show how wonderful you are!!!

Reminders:

The Second Grade PTG Performance is this Thursday, February 4th. Please have your child bring his/her outfit to school on that day. I will let the students change during lunch recess for the dress rehearsal which starts at 12:45. The night performance starts at 6:00 p.m. I am asking that all the students be in the classroom no later than 5:40. Remember that the girls are wearing pretty dresses. The boys are wearing long pants, a long sleeve shirt and a tie. I will keep the fedoras and sashes in the classroom and give them to the students when they arrive. I am so proud of how hard they have been working and I think they are just adorable! I know you will agree!!!

Don't forget the Reconciliation meeting on February 8th at 6:30 in church. The students will be making their candles for their Reconciliation on March 8th.

There will be no tutoring this week due to a faculty meeting.

Second Grade News!

2010-01-24T18:43:00.000-08:00

Homework for Jan. 25th -28th

Monday:

Write each spelling word 7x.
Study your math facts.
Read "A Good Morning's Work" Part Two.
Practice saying the U-Pick Words.

Tuesday:

Do the paper The King Comes To Play.
Study the Religion paper Things I Must Do To Receive The Sacrament Of Reconciliation.
Do excel math homework #47.

Wednesday:

Read the poem Eel and answer the questions in complete sentences.
Do excel math homework #48.
Study your math facts and memorize them.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Do the paper A New Student.
Share the social studies vocabulary words with your family.
Study the math facts.

Second Grade News!

2010-01-18T16:40:00.000-08:00

Reminders

The Second Grade PTG Performance is February 4th. I am so proud of how hard the students are singing and dancing. Hooray for the positive!!!!

The Jog-a-thon is this Friday. All participants have free dress. Please make sure to wear tennis shoes.

We will also be having free dress for a dollar on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in order to help out the people of Haiti. All students are encouraged to participate.

The second graders will be receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation on March 8th at 8:30 in the morning. They may wear their Sunday best on this special day. All parents are welcome to attend.

Homework for January 19-21

Tuesday:

Write each spelling word 7x.
Read the story "Linda's Chores" and answer the questions.
Do the Word Search.
Study your math facts.

Wednesday:

Do the paper Rings and Things.
Do excel math homework #44.
Read the Patterns story A Good Morning's Work.

Thursday:

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

Happy New Year 2010!

2010-01-10T19:12:00.000-08:00

Second Grade Homework

January 11-14

Monday:

Write each spelling word 6x.
Study your vocabulary words for Friday's test.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

Do the reading paper "A Dog's Day."
Do excel math homework #41.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

Read the story "Bunny Gets Lost" two times to increase your reading fluency.
Do excel math homework #42.
Write a story using the spelling and/or vocabulary words.

Thursday:

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

Note: There is a Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation this Monday at 7 pm.

Thank you to Mr. Cecil Carlton and all the parents who worked and donated items to the Second Grade Bake Sale! I truly appreciate all your hard work and time. May God bless all of you this New Year.

Happy New Year 2010!

2010-01-04T16:27:00.001-08:00

Second Grade Homework

January 5-7

Tuesday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words for Friday's test.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Wednesday:

Do the paper on Following Directions.
Do the excel math homework #37.
Write a story using as many spelling and/or vocabulary words as possible. Remember that a story has a beginning, middle, and end.
Read the story "Hank and Ruby" to your family.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 7x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Do excel math homework #39.
Study for the vocabulary test.

Thank you so much for the lovely Christmas presents that the second grade presented to me at the Christmas Party. It was so thoughtful of all of you! Also, thank you Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and all parent helpers for the wonderful Christmas Party. We all had a lot of fun!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

2009-12-13T10:01:00.000-08:00

Homework for December 14-17

Monday:

Do the paper on Family Traditions.
Do excel math homework #27.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Tuesday:

Read the story "The Elves Save The Day" with your family.
Do the paper on special vowels (Book or Boot?).
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

Study your social studies vocabulary words.
Do excel math homework #28.
Do the paper on plurals (More Than One).

Thursday:

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.

Reminders: There will be no spelling and math facts tests this week. Christmas Party information: Our Room Mom, Kristi Carlton, is calling parents to help with this Friday's party. Not all parents will be called this time. If you are not called, you will be called to donate or help for the Valentine's Party. Thank you for your help.

This Friday is our second grade Mass at 8:15 a.m. Please make sure your child is on time and in full uniform. Also, if you did not attend the Reconciliation meeting last Monday, there will be one this Monday at the same time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

2009-12-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

Homework for December 7th -10th

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Do excel math homework #26.
Study the vocabulary words.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Read the story Changing with the Seasons and do the paper that goes along with it (this story and paper will go home today).
Study your math facts.
Do the Christmas word search.

Wednesday:

Read the Patterns story Flip and the Morning.
Write a story using as many spelling words and/or vocabulary words as you can.
Do the paper on Antonyms (Twins). Remember that an antonym means the opposite.
Study your math facts.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study your vocabulary words.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Thank you parents for driving to the Nutcracker Performance. Remember that there is a First Reconciliation parent meeting this Monday at 7:00 p.m. Also, Santa's Workshop will be this Wednesday and Thursday.

This Tuesday is the Immaculate Conception Mass at 8:15. All students need to be in full uniform. My students may bring their P.E. clothes and change at recess.

Second Grade will be leading the Mass on December 18 at 8:15. All parents are welcome to attend. Please make sure your child is on time to school on that day. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

2009-11-29T19:18:00.000-08:00

Homework for Nov. 30-Dec. 3

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words for Thursday's test.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Do the math paper on regrouping (snowflakes).
Do the paper on special vowels- ow.
Share the Religion paper with your family.

Wednesday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study your math facts.
Study your vocabulary words and know their definitions.

Thursday:

Do the paper on paragraphs (Write Supporting Details).
Do the excel math homework #24.
Read the Decodable Book.

Note: Some permission slips and money have not been turned in. Please turn them in by tomorrow. I will be giving the spelling, vocabulary, and math facts tests this Thursday instead of Friday due to our field trip.

There is no tutoring this Tuesday due to a meeting.

Habitat Projects Presented this Week!

2009-11-15T19:04:00.000-08:00

Homework for November 16th-19th

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Work on your habitat project.
Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

Do the math paper on regrouping.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Do the paper on r controlled vowels.

Wednesday:

Read the Patterns story "The North Wind and the Sun."
Do the paper Something's Fishy.
Study your math facts.
Study the vocabulary words for Friday's test.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the math facts.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.

Note: We will be going to the Nutcracker performance on December 4th. I will need parent drivers for this field trip. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. Permission slips will go home next week. Thank you for your continued help.

Homework for Nov. 9-12

2009-11-09T18:43:00.000-08:00

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Do the math paper Going Buggy.

Tuesday:

Study your assigned math facts.
Read the Lemonade poem and answer the questions.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Study the science notes for Friday's test.

Wednesday:

Study your science notes for Friday's test.
Study your math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Thursday:

Do the paper on long vowel spelling patterns.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Study your science notes for Friday's test.

Second Grade News!

2009-11-01T18:56:00.000-08:00

Homework for Nov. 2-5

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Study and memorize your assigned math facts.
Study your vocabulary words. You will be tested on them on Thursday.

Tuesday:

Write a story using as many of the vocabulary words as you can.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study your math facts.

Wednesday:

Read the koala story to your parents and have them time you for sixty seconds. See how many words you can read.
Do the assigned excel math homework.

Thursday:

Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Read the science paper on baby animals and their parents.

Note: Congratulations to second grade for coming in second place in the Red Ribbon Poem Contest! Second Grade is too busy to do drugs. We're too busy!!

Also, parents please continue to assist your child in reading. The Bats reading paper that is in your child's homework folder is an example of reading for fluency and understanding. I will be assigning stories like that for homework from time to time. Please help your child read the story and answer the questions, if included. All the students received a star on that paper because I assisted them. Thank you for your help.

Second Grade News!

2009-10-25T14:37:00.000-07:00

Note: Thank you parents for driving to the Pumpkin Patch!!

Reminder: Don't forget the parent meeting this Monday for First Reconciliation and Communion. It starts at 7:15 p.m. in room 7.

Homework for Oct. 26-29

Red Ribbon Week

Monday: wear neon colors

Write each spelling word 5x.
Do math pages 83-84.
Read the Decodable Book.
Study the vocabulary words.

Tuesday: Crazy Day

Do excel math homework #13.
Read the stories from the Old Testament to your family.
Do the Trick or Treat paper.

Wednesday: Color Day-we wear white

Read the story about Tina and Tim and answer the questions.
Do the word search paper.
Study your math facts.
Do excel math homework #14.

Thursday: Jersey Day and poem contest

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Study your assigned math facts.

Second Grade News!

2009-10-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

Homework for Oct. 20-22

Tuesday:

Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.
Share what you learned at the Pumpkin Patch with your family.

Wednesday:

Do excel math homework #11.
Read the story "Storybook Quilts" in the Patterns book.
Draw one of the quilt patterns from the story. Label the drawing with the name of the pattern. Write a sentence why you picked that pattern.

Thursday:

Do math pages 77-78.
Read the Decodable book.
Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.

Note: Don't forget to turn in your Math-a-thon pledges.

There will be no spelling test or math facts quiz this week.

Second Grade News!

2009-10-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Note: This week is a busy one as far as events. We have the Great CA Shake-Out on Thursday where we will be practicing being earthquake safe in our classroom. Please help your child with the Home Hazard Hunt paper. This helps you to keep your home safe in the event of an earthquake. Also, the Math-a-thon is this Friday. All students will be given the test and it will count as a grade. It is on the addition facts. Please help your child practice the facts.

More news: We will be doing a Religion collage on Tuesday and I am asking for donations of magazines for that day. The students will be cutting pictures out of them so I will need to keep them. Thank you for your help!!

Some students have not turned in their money for the field trip. Please send it in as soon as possible. It looks like I have enough drivers. Thank you parents for driving!!

One more bit of information that is extremely important in keeping our children healthy. The Center For Disease Control recommends that students that become sick during the current flu season remain home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of any fever reducing medicine, such as Tylenol.

Homework for Oct. 12-15

Monday:

Write each spelling word 5x.
Read "A Settler Story" in the Patterns book.
Study your math facts for the Math-a-thon.
Study the Mushroom in the Rain vocabulary words.

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

Study your math facts for the Math-a-thon.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Read the Decodable Book.
Do the Home Hazard Hunt paper.

Thursday:

Write a story using as many of the vocabulary words as you can.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 6x.
Study your addition facts for the Math-a-thon.

Second Grade News!

2009-10-03T18:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

This is just a reminder that there is no homework for the week due to Iowa testing.

Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and is on time each day. There is a field trip planned to Green Spot Pumpkin Patch on October 20th. I will need parent drivers. If you are interested in being a driver, please make sure you are finger printed through the Diocese and have completed the safe environment training. We will leave school at 9:00 and return around 1:00. The cost per student is eight dollars. Parent drivers pay as well. Please return the permission slip and money by Oct. 12th.

Second Grade News

2009-09-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

Iowa testing starts next week. There is no homework given out during that period. Please make sure your child is on time each day and that his/her normal routine is followed. Plenty of rest is recommended.
We are currently learning about the sacraments in Religion. This Friday we will be role playing a Baptism. The girls may bring in baby dolls if they wish. Thank you parents for all your help!

Homework for Sept. 28-Oct. 1

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Read Henry Goes West in the Patterns book.
Do math book pages 25-26.
Study your math facts.

Tuesday:

Do the paper on long vowels.
Do excel math homework #9.
Share the Religion paper with your family.
Read the Decodable book.

Wednesday:

Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.
Write a silly story using as many spelling words as you can. (Do not use the extra credit words in the story.)
Study your math facts.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study your math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record in reading log.

Second Grade News!

2009-09-19T14:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

Please help your child study the fact families. A fact family is a set of related facts. We have been practicing them in class and they are useful when studying the math facts. Here are a few examples:

8+5=13 5+8=13 13-8=5 13-5=8

9+6=15 6+9=15 15-6=9 15-9=6

Also, we will be having an apple tasting center on Thursday. If you are interested in donating the following types of apples: granny smith, red and yellow delicious, or any other kind, please let me know. Each child does not need an individual apple. We cut them into pieces so I would just need four or five of each kind. Thanks a bunch!!

Next week is Mercy Week honoring Sr. Maura and Sr. Camillus. There is Mass on Friday so please make sure your child is in full uniform.

Homework for Sept. 21-24

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your assigned math facts. Use flash cards, beans, or fact families to help you.
Read the Decodable Book.

Tuesday:

Do the paper on Alike and Different.
Study your math facts.
Read for twenty minutes and record on reading log.

Wednesday:

Do excel math homework #8.
Write a silly story using as many of the spelling words as you can. Do not use the extra credit words in the story.
Read the assigned Patterns story.

Thursday:

Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.
Study the Religion notes for tomorrow's test.
Study your math facts.

Homework for Sept. 14th -17th

2009-09-12T20:31:00.001-07:00

Monday:

Write each spelling word 4x.
Study your assigned math facts.
Read the social studies story about urban and suburb areas.

Tuesday:

Read the science story on plant life cycles.
Do the phonics paper on short vowels.
Do excel math lesson 6 homework.

Wednesday:

Study the Religion paper for Friday's test.
Do the math paper on comparing two-digit numbers. (You will get this paper today.)
Read the Decodable Book.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.

Thursday:

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

Reminders: This Tuesday, September 15th, is picture day. All students need to be in full uniform. It is also P. E. day so your child may bring his/her P. E. clothes to change into after the pictures are taken.

Spelling List # 3

1. park 7. track

2. kick 8. book

3. bark 9. took

4. dark 1o. stack

5. stick 11. community

6. hook 12. children

Homework for Sept. 9th -10th

2009-09-06T21:32:00.000-07:00

Wednesday:

Write each spelling word 4 times.
Do the excel math lesson 4 homework.
Read the Decodable Book.
Share the Religion paper with your parents.

Thursday:

Read the story "I Dance in My Red Pajamas" in the Patterns book.
Study the addition facts.
Study the Religion notes for Friday's test.
Take a spelling pretest and write any misspelled word 5x.

Spelling List #2

1. drip 7. grow

2. drum 8. truck

3. gray 9. try

4. grin 10. dress

5. tree 11. population

6. trip 12. dromedary

Second Grade News!

2009-08-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,

As for math, knowing the addition and subtraction facts is extremely important in second grade. Please help your child memorize the addition facts. I test these facts first.

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 later on during the week if I have covered the concepts in class.

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.

I enjoyed meeting all of you at Back to School Night and I am so happy to be teaching your child this year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Forbush

Homework for Aug. 31st- Sept. 3rd

Monday:

Write each spelling word 3 times.
Read the math story to your parents.
Do the vocabulary paper (page 3).

Tuesday:

Read the Decodable Book.
Choose 6 of the spelling words and write a sentence for each one. Remember each sentence has to be at least 8 words long.
Study your addition facts. I passed out the facts at Back to School Night.

Wednesday:

Read "Do You Know" in the Patterns book.
Share the Religion paper with your parents.
Share the excel math parent letter with your parents and finish the rest of Lesson 3.

Thursday:

Study the spelling words and take a pretest. Write any misspelled word 5 times.
Read Ira Sleeps Over Chant to your family.
Study your addition facts for tomorrow's test.

First Week of School Homework

2009-08-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Second Grade!

Here is the homework for the week. I pass it out each Monday and collect all homework on Friday. Please keep the papers in order in your folder. Happy learning!

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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:

Do the math paper on addition.
Read "Ira Sleeps Over" in the Patterns book. Please cover the book.
Bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal to school tomorrow.

Reminders: Thursday night is Back to School Night at 6:00 p.m. Please meet in the Hall. Friday is a Mass day so please come in full uniform.

Welcome to Second Grade!

2009-08-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

Dear New Second Graders,

I am so excited to have you in my class this year! We are going to have a great year learning many things. Please enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in a few weeks.

Love,

Ms. Forbush