Announcements for This Week
Holiday Toy Drive
Our Holiday Toy Drive continues this week until Thursday, December 16. Students are encouraged to bring in new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department's "Spark of Love" Toy Drive. The Student Council will sponsor a contest to inspire Toy Drive participation.
Christmas Program
The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 PM. The Second Grade Class will be performing as shepherds and angels in the performance of the Nativity and will be singing The Little Drummer Boy and Great Day in Bethlehem. Students should dress in their holiday best.
December Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of December will be due on Thursday, December 16. Since we will only be in school for three weeks this month, I will not expect the lists to be as full as usual. I would love to see at least 12 entries for the month.
Christmas Vacation
Thursday, December 16 will be the last day of school before Christmas Vacation. There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, December 17 due to a Pastor's Holiday! School will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2011!
There will be no Star of the Week this week.
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Review of Community Workers and Interviews
Math: Finding the Range, Mode, and Median of a data set
(range, mode, median)
Religion: Review of Reconciliation, Chapter 10
English: Introduction to Action Words (verbs)
Social Studies: Work (producers, consumers, income)
Science: How Plants and Animals Live Together
Homework for the Week of December 13 - 17
Monday
Practice Christmas Program Songs
Acrostic Poem Worksheet
Math Worksheet
Interview Questions, if applicable
Tuesday
Practice Christmas Program Songs
Verbs Worksheet
Math Worksheet
Wednesday
Practice Christmas Program Songs
Synonyms Worksheet
Math Worksheet
Thursday - Christmas Program 7:00PM
Enjoy the Holidays!
Friday - No School!
No Spelling Words or Dictation Sentence This Week!
Have a fun and festive week! I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas Program on Thursday Evening!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Week of December 6 - 10
Announcements for This Week
Holiday Toy Drive
Our Holiday Toy Drive begins tomorrow, Monday, December 6, and will continue through next week until Friday, December 17. Students are encouraged to bring in new, unwrapped toys to donate to our sister school, Mother of Sorrows, and the Los Angeles Fire Department's "Spark of Love" Toy Drive. The Student Council will sponsor a contest to inspire Toy Drive participation.
December Book Order
The Scholastic Book Order for December is DUE tomorrow, Monday, December 6. Please make your orders online and turn in your catalog orders by tomorrow so that your books can reach you in time for the holidays.
Immaculate Conception Mass
There will be a special school mass this week on Wednesday, December 8 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This will take the place of our usual school Mass on Friday.
Our Star of the Week is: Brooklyn Jackson
Curriculum Update:
Reading: People in the Community, Comprehension Strategy: Context Clues
Math: Pictographs, Bar Graphs, and Survey Data
Religion: Reconciliation, Chapter 10
English: Review Nouns, Plurals, and Possessives - Test Friday
Social Studies: Needs, Wants, and Choices (needs, shelter, wants)
Science: Invertebrates (insect), Review - Test Wednesday
Looking Ahead
Christmas Program
The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 PM. The Second Grade Class will be performing as shepherds and animals in the performance of the Nativity and will be singing The Little Drummer Boy and Great Day in Bethlehem. Please send in oatmeal canisters, coffee cans, and mixed nut containers for us to use to make drums to accompany The Little Drummer Boy.
December Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of December will be due on Friday, December 17. Since we will only be in school for three weeks this month, I will not expect the lists to be as full as usual. I would love to see at least 12 entries for the month.
Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 17 will be the last day of school before Christmas Vacation. School will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2011!
Homework for the Week of December 6 - 10
Monday
Practice Book pp. 183 - 184
Math p. 34
Spelling Word Clues
(For each spelling word, write a brief clue as if for a crossword puzzle.
Synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and brief definitions are all acceptable ideas
for clues.)
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 190
Math p. 35
Study for Science Test - Vocabulary Review
-Chapter 2: All About Animals (pp. 33 - 55), Chapter Review (pp. 60 - 61)
-Vertebrate Animals and their Adaptations
-Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians
-Camouflage
-Invertebrate Animals and their Adaptations
Wednesday - Science Test, Immaculate Conception Mass at 8:00 AM
Practice Book p. 196
Math p. 36 (ONLY # 1 - 3)
Spelling Sentences
Thursday
Math p. 36 (# 4 - 8)
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
-Circle the Spelling Words that are Nouns
Study for English Test
-Chapter 2: Nouns (pp. 48 - 55), Unit Review (pp. 84 - 85)
-Identifying Nouns in Sentences
-Making Nouns Plural by Adding -s, -es, or changing spelling
-Showing Ownership with Nouns by Adding -'s or -'
-Compound Words
-ABC Order
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - English and Spelling Tests
Spelling Words
arm
barn
farm
hard
park
start
city
place
children
high
room
riding
moving
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
Those children are moving from their place in the city to a farm!
Have a fun and festive week!!
Holiday Toy Drive
Our Holiday Toy Drive begins tomorrow, Monday, December 6, and will continue through next week until Friday, December 17. Students are encouraged to bring in new, unwrapped toys to donate to our sister school, Mother of Sorrows, and the Los Angeles Fire Department's "Spark of Love" Toy Drive. The Student Council will sponsor a contest to inspire Toy Drive participation.
December Book Order
The Scholastic Book Order for December is DUE tomorrow, Monday, December 6. Please make your orders online and turn in your catalog orders by tomorrow so that your books can reach you in time for the holidays.
Immaculate Conception Mass
There will be a special school mass this week on Wednesday, December 8 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This will take the place of our usual school Mass on Friday.
Our Star of the Week is: Brooklyn Jackson
Curriculum Update:
Reading: People in the Community, Comprehension Strategy: Context Clues
Math: Pictographs, Bar Graphs, and Survey Data
Religion: Reconciliation, Chapter 10
English: Review Nouns, Plurals, and Possessives - Test Friday
Social Studies: Needs, Wants, and Choices (needs, shelter, wants)
Science: Invertebrates (insect), Review - Test Wednesday
Looking Ahead
Christmas Program
The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 PM. The Second Grade Class will be performing as shepherds and animals in the performance of the Nativity and will be singing The Little Drummer Boy and Great Day in Bethlehem. Please send in oatmeal canisters, coffee cans, and mixed nut containers for us to use to make drums to accompany The Little Drummer Boy.
December Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of December will be due on Friday, December 17. Since we will only be in school for three weeks this month, I will not expect the lists to be as full as usual. I would love to see at least 12 entries for the month.
Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 17 will be the last day of school before Christmas Vacation. School will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2011!
Homework for the Week of December 6 - 10
Monday
Practice Book pp. 183 - 184
Math p. 34
Spelling Word Clues
(For each spelling word, write a brief clue as if for a crossword puzzle.
Synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and brief definitions are all acceptable ideas
for clues.)
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 190
Math p. 35
Study for Science Test - Vocabulary Review
-Chapter 2: All About Animals (pp. 33 - 55), Chapter Review (pp. 60 - 61)
-Vertebrate Animals and their Adaptations
-Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians
-Camouflage
-Invertebrate Animals and their Adaptations
Wednesday - Science Test, Immaculate Conception Mass at 8:00 AM
Practice Book p. 196
Math p. 36 (ONLY # 1 - 3)
Spelling Sentences
Thursday
Math p. 36 (# 4 - 8)
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
-Circle the Spelling Words that are Nouns
Study for English Test
-Chapter 2: Nouns (pp. 48 - 55), Unit Review (pp. 84 - 85)
-Identifying Nouns in Sentences
-Making Nouns Plural by Adding -s, -es, or changing spelling
-Showing Ownership with Nouns by Adding -'s or -'
-Compound Words
-ABC Order
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - English and Spelling Tests
Spelling Words
arm
barn
farm
hard
park
start
city
place
children
high
room
riding
moving
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
Those children are moving from their place in the city to a farm!
Have a fun and festive week!!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Week of November 29 - December 3
Announcements for This Week
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thank you so much for your generous donations to our St. Jerome Food Drive. With your help, the Second Grade was able to collect over 200 cans and win the contest! Our Special Class Party will take place at a date and time to be announced!
November Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of November are DUE on Monday, November 29. December Reading Logs will be distributed on Wednesday, December 1 and will be due on Friday, December 17. Since we will only be in school for three weeks of December, I will not expect the lists to be as full as usual. I would love to see about 12-15 entries for the month.
Report Cards
Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30. If you have any specific questions or concerns that were not addressed at our Parent Conference, please email me or call to set up an appointment.
Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30. If you have any specific questions or concerns that were not addressed at our Parent Conference, please email me or call to set up an appointment.
Our Star of the Week is: Ravan Robertson
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Teamwork, Comprehension Strategy: Summarize
Math: Problem Solving and Review, Chapter 2 Test on Friday
Religion: Advent
English: Compound Words and Alphabetical Order
Social Studies: Review, Unit 2 Test on Tuesday
Science: Reptiles and their Adaptations, Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Teamwork, Comprehension Strategy: Summarize
Math: Problem Solving and Review, Chapter 2 Test on Friday
Religion: Advent
English: Compound Words and Alphabetical Order
Social Studies: Review, Unit 2 Test on Tuesday
Science: Reptiles and their Adaptations, Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates
Looking Ahead
December Book Order
The Scholastic Book Order for December will be sent home this week. It is also available online along with a special catalog of Holiday Gift Books. Please make your orders from these catalogs by Monday, December 6. I want to make sure the books reach you in time for the holidays.
Immaculate Conception Mass
There will be a special school mass on Wednesday, December 8 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This will take the place of our usual school Mass next week.
Christmas Program
The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 PM. The Second Grade Class will be performing as shepherds and animals in the performance of the Nativity and will be singing The Little Drummer Boy and Great Day in Bethlehem. Information about costumes will be sent home when I receive more details from Mrs. Toth. I am also asking parents to begin collecting materials for us to use to make drums to accompany The Little Drummer Boy. Bring in your oatmeal canisters, coffee cans, and mixed nut cans please!
Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 17 will be the last day of school before Christmas Vacation. School will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2011!
Homework for the Week of November 29 - December 3
Monday - Reading Logs Due Today!
Math pp. 31 - 32
Write your Spelling Words and Dictation Sentence three times each
Study for Social Studies Unit 2 Test
-Pay close attention to the vocabulary words!
-Students should be able to identify the definitions of the words and be
able to understand how the words are used in context.
able to understand how the words are used in context.
-Use the Reading Guides that students have completed in class to guide
your review of the "big ideas" in the unit.
your review of the "big ideas" in the unit.
-Map skills, particularly intermediate directions, will also be emphasized.
-The Unit Review on pp. 108 - 110 is a great study aid!
Tuesday - Social Studies Test Today!
Math p. 33
Practice Book p. 174
Spelling Sentences
Wednesday - Mrs. Heppell's Birthday!
Math pp. 111-112
Practice Book p. 180
Teamwork Assignment
Thursday
Math Review Sheet
Study for Math Chapter 2 Test
-Place Value to Tens and Ones
-Expanded Form
-Number Words
-Ordering and Comparing Numbers
-Counting Patterns and Even/Odd Numbers
-Estimation and Rounding
-Ordinal Numbers
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Math and Spelling Tests
Spelling Words
hugged
hugging
nodded
nodding
skipped
skipping
since
those
been
friends
show
crown
shout
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
My friends have been hugging and shouting since we started winning the game.
Have a fantastic week!!
Have a fantastic week!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Math Homework for Monday, Nov. 22
Good Afternoon Parents,
Unfortunately, the Math p. 31 homework assignment did not make it into the folders today. Please disregard this assignment until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding,
Ms. White
Unfortunately, the Math p. 31 homework assignment did not make it into the folders today. Please disregard this assignment until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding,
Ms. White
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Week of November 22 - 26
Announcements for this Week:
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Animal Habitat Presentations, Phonics and Comprehension Test
Math: Ordinal Numbers to 31st
Religion: Thanksgiving and Advent
Social Studies: Resources (natural resource, environment)
Science: Amphibians
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
On Tuesday, November 23 at 8:00 AM, the Student Council will sponsor a Thanksgiving Prayer Service on the Backyard at Morning Assembly. Parents and families are welcome!
Thanksgiving Holidays
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
There will be no Star of the Week this week!
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Animal Habitat Presentations, Phonics and Comprehension Test
Math: Ordinal Numbers to 31st
Religion: Thanksgiving and Advent
Social Studies: Resources (natural resource, environment)
Science: Amphibians
Looking Forward:
November Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of November will be DUE on Monday, November 29. Spend some time reading with family members over the Thanksgiving Break!
End of Trimester and Report Cards
The first trimester ended on Friday, November 19. Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30.
The first trimester ended on Friday, November 19. Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30.
Homework for the Week of November 22 - 26
Monday
Math p. 31
Acrostic Poem Worksheet
Thanksgiving Math
Tuesday - Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Review Social Studies Unit 2
(There will be a Social Studies Test on Tuesday next week. We will spend
Monday reviewing all of the lessons and key vocabulary for the unit, but
I feel the students will be more prepared for the test if they spend some
time studying over the break.)
Wednesday - No School
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
No Spelling Words OR Dictation Sentence this week!
Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Week of November 15 - 19
Announcements for this Week:
Animal Habitat Diorama
Animal Habitat Dioramas are DUE on Monday, November 15.
Scholastic Book Club
The Book Order for November is DUE on Monday, November 15. Please submit your order online or return the order form to school with checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Homework for the Week of November 15 - 19
Monday
Practice Book p. 156
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 158
Math Worksheet
Spelling Sentences
Wednesday - Field Trip to the California Science Center
Write your Spelling Words three times each
Thursday
Practice Book p. 162
Math p. 30
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
cage
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
His face looked sad until he heard his mother's call.
Animal Habitat Diorama
Animal Habitat Dioramas are DUE on Monday, November 15.
Scholastic Book Club
The Book Order for November is DUE on Monday, November 15. Please submit your order online or return the order form to school with checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Prayer Testing
This week, Mrs. Heppell will begin testing students on some of the important prayers they have been taught this year. Students should already be very familiar with the prayers that are being tested this trimester such as the Sign of the Cross and the Our Father.
Food Drive
The St. Jerome School Food Drive will take place this week. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about the importance of charity in our Christian faith. We are encouraging students to bring in canned and packaged food and drinks for the LAX Food Pantry this week. The Student Council is sponsoring a contest to motivate students to get excited and involved in the Food Drive, so please bring in those cans by Friday!
Field Trip to the California Science Center
The field trip to the California Science Center's Ecosystems exhibit will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should wear their school uniforms and comfortable walking shoes. We will be eating lunch at the Science Center, so students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip. If you ordered Choice Lunch for Wednesday, it's not too late to adjust your order! On the Choice Lunch website, go to the "Change/Cancel" tab and cancel the lunch for Wednesday, November 17. You can receive a credit on your account or apply the lunch for another day.
End of Trimester and Report Cards
The first trimester ends on Friday, November 19. Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30. For the most part, you can expect to see the same grades we discussed at Parent Conferences last week. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me by phone or email.
Food Drive
The St. Jerome School Food Drive will take place this week. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about the importance of charity in our Christian faith. We are encouraging students to bring in canned and packaged food and drinks for the LAX Food Pantry this week. The Student Council is sponsoring a contest to motivate students to get excited and involved in the Food Drive, so please bring in those cans by Friday!
Field Trip to the California Science Center
The field trip to the California Science Center's Ecosystems exhibit will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should wear their school uniforms and comfortable walking shoes. We will be eating lunch at the Science Center, so students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip. If you ordered Choice Lunch for Wednesday, it's not too late to adjust your order! On the Choice Lunch website, go to the "Change/Cancel" tab and cancel the lunch for Wednesday, November 17. You can receive a credit on your account or apply the lunch for another day.
End of Trimester and Report Cards
The first trimester ends on Friday, November 19. Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 30. For the most part, you can expect to see the same grades we discussed at Parent Conferences last week. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me by phone or email.
Casino Night
Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be this Saturday, November 20! Enjoy an exciting evening of games, music, refreshments, and friends in the St. Jerome Parish Hall and Gymnasium!
Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be this Saturday, November 20! Enjoy an exciting evening of games, music, refreshments, and friends in the St. Jerome Parish Hall and Gymnasium!
Our Star of the Week is: Brenda Amofa
Curriculum Update:
Reading: A Close Look at Spiders, Comprehension Strategy: Sequence
Math: Even and Odd Numbers, Counting Patterns
Religion: Prayer Testing
English: Possessive Nouns (-'s and -s')
Social Studies: Regions have shared natural or human features.
(region)
Science: Fish and their adaptations
(gills)
Looking Forward:
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Curriculum Update:
Reading: A Close Look at Spiders, Comprehension Strategy: Sequence
Math: Even and Odd Numbers, Counting Patterns
Religion: Prayer Testing
English: Possessive Nouns (-'s and -s')
Social Studies: Regions have shared natural or human features.
(region)
Science: Fish and their adaptations
(gills)
Looking Forward:
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
On Tuesday, November 23 at 8:00 AM, the Student Council will sponsor a Thanksgiving Prayer Service on the Backyard at Morning Assembly. Parents and families are welcome!
Thanksgiving Holidays
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
Monday
Practice Book p. 156
Math p. 29
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 158
Math Worksheet
Spelling Sentences
Wednesday - Field Trip to the California Science Center
Write your Spelling Words three times each
Write your Dictation Sentence three times
Field Trip Worksheet
Field Trip Worksheet
Thursday
Practice Book p. 162
Math p. 30
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
cage
face
huge
page
tease
twice
until
enough
full
heard
call
teachers'
men's
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
His face looked sad until he heard his mother's call.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Week of November 8 - 12
Announcements for this Week:
All Souls' Day Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Monday, November 8 at 11:15 AM in honor of the Feast of All Souls. The 4th grade will be sponsoring this Mass, and you are welcome to join us as we remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed.
Parent Conferences
There are still conference times available for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The sign-up sheets are posted in the hallway of Building A. Please take a moment to stop by school to sign up, or let me know by email which appointment time I can reserve for you.
Don't forget! School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.
Veterans' Day Holiday
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 11 and Friday,
November 12 in honor of the Veterans' Day Holiday and a Teacher Inservice.
There will be no Star of the Week this week!
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Animal Habitat Writing Process
Math: Estimating and Rounding
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments, Unit Test
English: Irregular Plural Nouns
Social Studies: Weather and Climate
(weather, climate)
Science: Mammals and Birds
(adapted, camouflage)
Looking Forward:
Animal Habitat Diorama
The Animal Habitat Dioramas will be DUE on Monday, November 15.
Scholastic Book Club
The Book Order for November is DUE on Monday, November 15. Please submit your order online or return the order form to school with checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Food Drive
The St. Jerome School Food Drive begins on Monday, November 15. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about Christian charity. In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus says, "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in...to the extent that you did this to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me."
Field Trip to the California Science Center
The field trip to the California Science Center's Ecosystems exhibit will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be eating lunch at the Science Center, so students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip. Students should wear their school uniforms and comfortable walking shoes.
Casino Night
Save the date! Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be Saturday, November 20! If you have not yet made a contribution to our "Hooray for Hollywood!" Silent Auction Basket, please send in your donation as soon as possible.
Thanksgiving Holidays
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
Homework for the Week of November 8 - 12
Monday - All Souls' Day Mass, 12:30 Dismissal
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 27
Sentence Review Worksheet
Tuesday - 12:30 Dismissal
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 28
Study for Religion Test
(Chapters 5 - 8, The Ten Commandments)
Wednesday- Religion Test, 12:30 Dismissal
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
No Spelling Words OR Dictation Sentence this week!
All Souls' Day Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Monday, November 8 at 11:15 AM in honor of the Feast of All Souls. The 4th grade will be sponsoring this Mass, and you are welcome to join us as we remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed.
Parent Conferences
There are still conference times available for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The sign-up sheets are posted in the hallway of Building A. Please take a moment to stop by school to sign up, or let me know by email which appointment time I can reserve for you.
Don't forget! School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.
Veterans' Day Holiday
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 11 and Friday,
November 12 in honor of the Veterans' Day Holiday and a Teacher Inservice.
There will be no Star of the Week this week!
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Animal Habitat Writing Process
Math: Estimating and Rounding
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments, Unit Test
English: Irregular Plural Nouns
Social Studies: Weather and Climate
(weather, climate)
Science: Mammals and Birds
(adapted, camouflage)
Looking Forward:
Animal Habitat Diorama
The Animal Habitat Dioramas will be DUE on Monday, November 15.
Scholastic Book Club
The Book Order for November is DUE on Monday, November 15. Please submit your order online or return the order form to school with checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Food Drive
The St. Jerome School Food Drive begins on Monday, November 15. Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about Christian charity. In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus says, "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in...to the extent that you did this to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me."
Field Trip to the California Science Center
The field trip to the California Science Center's Ecosystems exhibit will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be eating lunch at the Science Center, so students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip. Students should wear their school uniforms and comfortable walking shoes.
Casino Night
Save the date! Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be Saturday, November 20! If you have not yet made a contribution to our "Hooray for Hollywood!" Silent Auction Basket, please send in your donation as soon as possible.
Thanksgiving Holidays
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 24 - 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
Homework for the Week of November 8 - 12
Monday - All Souls' Day Mass, 12:30 Dismissal
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 27
Sentence Review Worksheet
Tuesday - 12:30 Dismissal
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 28
Study for Religion Test
(Chapters 5 - 8, The Ten Commandments)
Wednesday- Religion Test, 12:30 Dismissal
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
No Spelling Words OR Dictation Sentence this week!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Week of November 1 - 5
Announcements for this Week:
Halloween Festivities
I hope all of the students enjoyed a safe and happy Halloween weekend! I know we all had a wonderful time at our school celebration on Friday. I want to extend my personal thanks to all of the parents who donated treats, refreshments, supplies, and decorations, as well as those of you who dedicated your time to preparing treat bags, decorating the classroom, and helping out at the party. I feel particularly grateful to our devoted and hardworking Room Parents, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Antoine, for planning and organizing such a memorable celebration. I hope the students will always look back fondly on our "Great Pumpkin" party. I know that my first Halloween at St. Jerome was truly unforgettable!
All Saints' Day Mass
We will have a Special School Mass on Monday, November 1 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of All Saints. Please be sure that students arrive at school at 7:45 AM on Monday so that we may store our backpacks in the classroom and arrive at Mass in a timely fashion. Since we will be celebrating Mass together on Monday, there will be no school Mass this Friday, November 5.
A Quick Note about Math
As I reviewed our weekly Math quiz this weekend, I noticed that quite a few students had problems with understanding a specific concept in place value. I plan to review this concept in class this week, but I am also sending home a review assignment for homework on Monday night. Please take a moment to make sure that your child understands the difference between the digit in a particular place and the value of that digit. For example, the number 52 has 5 tens and 2 ones. The digit in the tens place is 5. However, the value of the 5 is 50 because it is in the tens place and represents 5 groups of ten. If a problem asks, "how many tens does 51 have?", the correct answer would be 5. If a problem asks, "what is the value of 5 in 51?", the correct answer would be 50. Expanded form is a way to break down a number to show the value of each digit. The expanded form of 52 is 50 + 2 (the value of the tens digit + the value of the ones digit). If you would like more information, please check out the "Math" link on the sidebar of our blog and look for activities to supplement Chapter 2. One of the games featured is a great review of this topic and can be accessed here. Click on the game for Chapter 2 "Expanded Form".
Our Star of the Week is: Sandra Rosas
Curriculum Update:
Reading: A Close Look at Snakes, Using Expository Text
Math: Review of Place Value, Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments, particularly those that
deal with treating others with respect, kindness, and honesty
English: Plural Nouns (-s, -es, -ies)
Social Studies: Landforms and Intermediate Directions (i.e. northwest, etc.)
(landform, valley, island, peninsula, lake)
Science: Vertebrate Animals (animals with backbones)
(mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians)
Looking Forward:
All Souls' Day Mass
There will be a special school mass on Monday, November 8 at 11:15 AM in honor of the Feast of All Souls. This will take the place of our usual school Mass next week.
Parent Conferences
Conference times may be scheduled for November 8 - 10. Please see the sign-up sheets in Building A to reserve a time slot. I encourage you to do your best to work with the time slots available, but I will make accommodations by special request. School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Veterans' Day Holiday
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12 in honor of the Veterans' Day Holiday.
Animal Habitat Diorama
The Animal Habitat Dioramas will be DUE on Monday, November 15.
Field Trip to the California Science Center
We are still missing a few permission slips for our field trip to the California Science Center. Please return the completed slips as soon as possible along with $10 to offset our transportation costs. (Checks may be made out to St. Jerome School.) The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip.
Casino Night
Save the date! Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be Saturday, November 20! If you have not yet made a contribution to our "Hooray for Hollywood!" Silent Auction Basket, please send in your donation as soon as possible.
Homework for the Week of November 1 -5
Monday - All Saints' Day Mass
Math Worksheet
Spelling Word Sentences
Bring in a book about your animal by Friday
(Please bring in a book from home or from the library about the animal
you have chosen for your Animal Habitat Diorama by Friday, Nov. 5.
We will be working on research and writing this week.)
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 140
Math p. 24
Spelling Words in Reverse ABC Order and Dictation Sentence
Wednesday
Practice Book p. 146
Math p. 25
Spelling Word Clues
(For each spelling word, write a brief clue as if for a crossword puzzle.
Synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and brief definitions are all acceptable.)
Thursday
Practice Book pp. 133 - 134
Math p. 26
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
below
coat
owe
soap
sold
woke
animals
between
before
knew
why
everywhere
nighttime
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
Why do some animals roam outside at nighttime?
Have a blessed week!
Halloween Festivities
I hope all of the students enjoyed a safe and happy Halloween weekend! I know we all had a wonderful time at our school celebration on Friday. I want to extend my personal thanks to all of the parents who donated treats, refreshments, supplies, and decorations, as well as those of you who dedicated your time to preparing treat bags, decorating the classroom, and helping out at the party. I feel particularly grateful to our devoted and hardworking Room Parents, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Antoine, for planning and organizing such a memorable celebration. I hope the students will always look back fondly on our "Great Pumpkin" party. I know that my first Halloween at St. Jerome was truly unforgettable!
All Saints' Day Mass
We will have a Special School Mass on Monday, November 1 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of All Saints. Please be sure that students arrive at school at 7:45 AM on Monday so that we may store our backpacks in the classroom and arrive at Mass in a timely fashion. Since we will be celebrating Mass together on Monday, there will be no school Mass this Friday, November 5.
A Quick Note about Math
As I reviewed our weekly Math quiz this weekend, I noticed that quite a few students had problems with understanding a specific concept in place value. I plan to review this concept in class this week, but I am also sending home a review assignment for homework on Monday night. Please take a moment to make sure that your child understands the difference between the digit in a particular place and the value of that digit. For example, the number 52 has 5 tens and 2 ones. The digit in the tens place is 5. However, the value of the 5 is 50 because it is in the tens place and represents 5 groups of ten. If a problem asks, "how many tens does 51 have?", the correct answer would be 5. If a problem asks, "what is the value of 5 in 51?", the correct answer would be 50. Expanded form is a way to break down a number to show the value of each digit. The expanded form of 52 is 50 + 2 (the value of the tens digit + the value of the ones digit). If you would like more information, please check out the "Math" link on the sidebar of our blog and look for activities to supplement Chapter 2. One of the games featured is a great review of this topic and can be accessed here. Click on the game for Chapter 2 "Expanded Form".
Our Star of the Week is: Sandra Rosas
Curriculum Update:
Reading: A Close Look at Snakes, Using Expository Text
Math: Review of Place Value, Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments, particularly those that
deal with treating others with respect, kindness, and honesty
English: Plural Nouns (-s, -es, -ies)
Social Studies: Landforms and Intermediate Directions (i.e. northwest, etc.)
(landform, valley, island, peninsula, lake)
Science: Vertebrate Animals (animals with backbones)
(mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians)
Looking Forward:
All Souls' Day Mass
There will be a special school mass on Monday, November 8 at 11:15 AM in honor of the Feast of All Souls. This will take the place of our usual school Mass next week.
Parent Conferences
Conference times may be scheduled for November 8 - 10. Please see the sign-up sheets in Building A to reserve a time slot. I encourage you to do your best to work with the time slots available, but I will make accommodations by special request. School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Veterans' Day Holiday
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12 in honor of the Veterans' Day Holiday.
Animal Habitat Diorama
The Animal Habitat Dioramas will be DUE on Monday, November 15.
Field Trip to the California Science Center
We are still missing a few permission slips for our field trip to the California Science Center. Please return the completed slips as soon as possible along with $10 to offset our transportation costs. (Checks may be made out to St. Jerome School.) The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip.
Casino Night
Save the date! Our St. Jerome Casino Night will be Saturday, November 20! If you have not yet made a contribution to our "Hooray for Hollywood!" Silent Auction Basket, please send in your donation as soon as possible.
Homework for the Week of November 1 -5
Monday - All Saints' Day Mass
Math Worksheet
Spelling Word Sentences
Bring in a book about your animal by Friday
(Please bring in a book from home or from the library about the animal
you have chosen for your Animal Habitat Diorama by Friday, Nov. 5.
We will be working on research and writing this week.)
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 140
Math p. 24
Spelling Words in Reverse ABC Order and Dictation Sentence
Wednesday
Practice Book p. 146
Math p. 25
Spelling Word Clues
(For each spelling word, write a brief clue as if for a crossword puzzle.
Synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and brief definitions are all acceptable.)
Thursday
Practice Book pp. 133 - 134
Math p. 26
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
below
coat
owe
soap
sold
woke
animals
between
before
knew
why
everywhere
nighttime
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
Why do some animals roam outside at nighttime?
Have a blessed week!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week of October 25 - 29
Announcements for this Week:
Spelling Test and Assessments
Please take note! Our weekly Spelling Test and Math, Reading, and Vocabulary assessments will be moved to Thursday this week rather than our usual Friday in order to accommodate the Halloween festivities taking place on Friday. Please help students prepare for these assessments by this Thursday.
Halloween Festivities
On Thursday, October 28, students will be allowed to wear Halloween accessories to school with their regular uniform.
On Friday, October 29, students will be allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school, but please leave any prop weapons at home.
Our Great Pumpkin Halloween Harvest Party will take place on Friday after recess. Please send any candy, decorations, or other donations to school this week. We are looking forward to a spectacularly spooky soiree!
Our Star of the Week is: Seth Williams
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Comparing and Contrasting Domestic and Wild Mice
Math: Place Value and Expanded Form
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments
English: Nouns
Social Studies: Basic Geography and Globe Skills
(country, state, continent, nation)
Science: Introduction to Animals
(mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects)
Looking Forward:
Animal Habitat Diorama
On Monday, I will send home information about an Animal Habitat Diorama project I would like the students to complete over the next few weeks.The students will be working on the research and the written components at school. Students will be asked to create a shoebox diorama at home to show the animal in its environment. Please review the Diorama Guidelines and return the slip with your child's animal choice as soon as possible.
Field Trip to the California Science Center
Permission slips for our Ecosystems field trip were sent home last week. Please return the completed slips as soon as possible along with $10 to offset our transportation costs. (Checks may be made out to St. Jerome School.) The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip.
Mass Schedule
There will be NO MASS on Friday morning this week as we will be celebrating Halloween and parading in our costumes. We will have a Special School Mass on Monday, November 1 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of All Saints. Please be sure that students arrive at school at 7:45 AM next Monday. There will be no mass on Friday, November 5.
Parent Conferences
Conference times may be scheduled for November 8 - 10. Please see the sign-up sheets in Building A to reserve a time slot. School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on these days in order to accommodate conferences. There will be no school on November 11-12.
Homework for the Week of October 25 - 29
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Spelling Word Sentences
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 124
Math p. 22
Rainbow Words and Sentence
(Students should write each Spelling Word three times, using a different
color each time. Then, students should write their Dictation Sentence
using their one of their three colors for each new word.)
Wednesday
Practice Book p. 130
Math p. 23
Spelling Words in ABC Order
Study for Spelling Test
Thursday - Spelling Test
Read for 20 minutes - Reading Log DUE tomorrow!
Wear your Halloween costume tomorrow!
Friday - Halloween Parade and Great Pumpkin Party
October Reading Log DUE!
Spelling Words
baby
babies
bunny
bunnies
friend
friends
food
around
another
almost
under
dirty
world
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
The baby bunnies looked for food around the yard and under the bush.
Have a wonderful week!
Spelling Test and Assessments
Please take note! Our weekly Spelling Test and Math, Reading, and Vocabulary assessments will be moved to Thursday this week rather than our usual Friday in order to accommodate the Halloween festivities taking place on Friday. Please help students prepare for these assessments by this Thursday.
Halloween Festivities
On Thursday, October 28, students will be allowed to wear Halloween accessories to school with their regular uniform.
On Friday, October 29, students will be allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school, but please leave any prop weapons at home.
Our Great Pumpkin Halloween Harvest Party will take place on Friday after recess. Please send any candy, decorations, or other donations to school this week. We are looking forward to a spectacularly spooky soiree!
Our Star of the Week is: Seth Williams
Curriculum Update:
Reading: Comparing and Contrasting Domestic and Wild Mice
Math: Place Value and Expanded Form
Religion: Review of the Ten Commandments
English: Nouns
Social Studies: Basic Geography and Globe Skills
(country, state, continent, nation)
Science: Introduction to Animals
(mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects)
Looking Forward:
Animal Habitat Diorama
On Monday, I will send home information about an Animal Habitat Diorama project I would like the students to complete over the next few weeks.The students will be working on the research and the written components at school. Students will be asked to create a shoebox diorama at home to show the animal in its environment. Please review the Diorama Guidelines and return the slip with your child's animal choice as soon as possible.
Field Trip to the California Science Center
Permission slips for our Ecosystems field trip were sent home last week. Please return the completed slips as soon as possible along with $10 to offset our transportation costs. (Checks may be made out to St. Jerome School.) The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students should bring brown bag lunches from home on the day of the trip.
Mass Schedule
There will be NO MASS on Friday morning this week as we will be celebrating Halloween and parading in our costumes. We will have a Special School Mass on Monday, November 1 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of All Saints. Please be sure that students arrive at school at 7:45 AM next Monday. There will be no mass on Friday, November 5.
Parent Conferences
Conference times may be scheduled for November 8 - 10. Please see the sign-up sheets in Building A to reserve a time slot. School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on these days in order to accommodate conferences. There will be no school on November 11-12.
Homework for the Week of October 25 - 29
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Spelling Word Sentences
Tuesday
Practice Book p. 124
Math p. 22
Rainbow Words and Sentence
(Students should write each Spelling Word three times, using a different
color each time. Then, students should write their Dictation Sentence
using their one of their three colors for each new word.)
Wednesday
Practice Book p. 130
Math p. 23
Spelling Words in ABC Order
Study for Spelling Test
Thursday - Spelling Test
Read for 20 minutes - Reading Log DUE tomorrow!
Wear your Halloween costume tomorrow!
Friday - Halloween Parade and Great Pumpkin Party
October Reading Log DUE!
Spelling Words
baby
babies
bunny
bunnies
friend
friends
food
around
another
almost
under
dirty
world
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
The baby bunnies looked for food around the yard and under the bush.
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Week of October 19 - 22
Announcements for this Week:
"Think Pink" Fundraisers
On Thursday, the Student Council is sponsoring a set of fundraisers to raise money for breast cancer charities. For $1.00, students may wear either a pink top or pink pants with their uniform. For $2.00, they may wear pink tops, bottoms, and accessories with non-uniform dress. The Students Council will also be selling Chili Fritos at recess for $1.50.
Our Star of the Week is: Ariyanna Foster
Looking Forward:
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and "Great Pumpkin" Class Party will take place on Friday, October 29. The Room Parents are hard at work organizing the decorations, refreshments, treats, and activities for this fun and festive celebration. Thank you to them and to all of the parents who have already signed up to contribute to our Class Party! If you have not yet signed up to donate refreshments or supplies for the party, there is still time! The sign-up sheet is posted on our classroom door. Please stop by to sign up!
Animal Habitat Diorama
Next week, I will send home information about an Animal Habitat Diorama project I would like the students to complete over the next month. This project will supplement our Reading, Science, and Social Studies units which focus on animals, observations, and learning about the world around us. The students will be asked to choose an animal to research, write a paper about the animal, its habitat, and its unique adaptations, and create a shoebox diorama to show the animal in its habitat. Much of the research and the writing will take place at school, but the diorama should be completed at home. More information will be forthcoming next week. The project will be due Monday, November 15.
Field Trip
Plans are also in the works for our first class field trip! I have planned an exciting trip to the California Science Center and their amazing Ecosystems exhibit. Each zone in the Ecosystems gallery allows students to explore a different ecological principle in a hands-on, interactive way. Students will learn how the physical and living worlds are interconnected as they look closely at the world around them and make observations about the relationships between living things and their environments. For more information on the exhibit, check out the Science Center's website at: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Exhibits/WorldOfEcology/WorldOfEcology.php
The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The cost will be approximately $10, and students should bring brown bag lunches from home. Please expect to see more information and permission slips sent home next week!
Homework for the Week of October 19 - 22
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Practice Book pp. 101-102
Math p. 19
Spelling Word Definitions and Dictation Sentence
(Students should write each Spelling Word, underline it, and write
a brief definition for each word. Then, students should practice
writing the Dictation Sentence for this week.)
Wednesday
Math p. 20
Science Review Sheet
Study for Science Chapter 1 Test - Test Tomorrow!
-Review Chapter 1: All about Plants
-Study the Chapter Vocabulary
-Be able to label the parts of a plant and tell what each part does
-Identify the ways seeds can be scattered to allow new plants to grow
-Describe how plants are grouped
-Understand that plants in different environments need different
adaptations for survival
-Give examples of adaptations for woodland, prairie,desert, and marsh
environments
Thursday - Science Test and "Think Pink" Fundraiser
Math p. 21
Spelling Word Sentences (with 5 Questions)
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined. Five of the
sentences should be in the form of questions.)
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
bright
sight
line
side
sky
try
because
whole
carry
goes
don't
hidden
mirror
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
We don't see the stars in the sky tonight because they are hidden from sight.
Have a wonderful week!
"Think Pink" Fundraisers
On Thursday, the Student Council is sponsoring a set of fundraisers to raise money for breast cancer charities. For $1.00, students may wear either a pink top or pink pants with their uniform. For $2.00, they may wear pink tops, bottoms, and accessories with non-uniform dress. The Students Council will also be selling Chili Fritos at recess for $1.50.
Our Star of the Week is: Ariyanna Foster
Looking Forward:
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and "Great Pumpkin" Class Party will take place on Friday, October 29. The Room Parents are hard at work organizing the decorations, refreshments, treats, and activities for this fun and festive celebration. Thank you to them and to all of the parents who have already signed up to contribute to our Class Party! If you have not yet signed up to donate refreshments or supplies for the party, there is still time! The sign-up sheet is posted on our classroom door. Please stop by to sign up!
Animal Habitat Diorama
Next week, I will send home information about an Animal Habitat Diorama project I would like the students to complete over the next month. This project will supplement our Reading, Science, and Social Studies units which focus on animals, observations, and learning about the world around us. The students will be asked to choose an animal to research, write a paper about the animal, its habitat, and its unique adaptations, and create a shoebox diorama to show the animal in its habitat. Much of the research and the writing will take place at school, but the diorama should be completed at home. More information will be forthcoming next week. The project will be due Monday, November 15.
Field Trip
Plans are also in the works for our first class field trip! I have planned an exciting trip to the California Science Center and their amazing Ecosystems exhibit. Each zone in the Ecosystems gallery allows students to explore a different ecological principle in a hands-on, interactive way. Students will learn how the physical and living worlds are interconnected as they look closely at the world around them and make observations about the relationships between living things and their environments. For more information on the exhibit, check out the Science Center's website at: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Exhibits/WorldOfEcology/WorldOfEcology.php
The field trip will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The cost will be approximately $10, and students should bring brown bag lunches from home. Please expect to see more information and permission slips sent home next week!
Homework for the Week of October 19 - 22
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Practice Book pp. 101-102
Math p. 19
Spelling Word Definitions and Dictation Sentence
(Students should write each Spelling Word, underline it, and write
a brief definition for each word. Then, students should practice
writing the Dictation Sentence for this week.)
Wednesday
Math p. 20
Science Review Sheet
Study for Science Chapter 1 Test - Test Tomorrow!
-Review Chapter 1: All about Plants
-Study the Chapter Vocabulary
-Be able to label the parts of a plant and tell what each part does
-Identify the ways seeds can be scattered to allow new plants to grow
-Describe how plants are grouped
-Understand that plants in different environments need different
adaptations for survival
-Give examples of adaptations for woodland, prairie,desert, and marsh
environments
Thursday - Science Test and "Think Pink" Fundraiser
Math p. 21
Spelling Word Sentences (with 5 Questions)
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined. Five of the
sentences should be in the form of questions.)
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
bright
sight
line
side
sky
try
because
whole
carry
goes
don't
hidden
mirror
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
We don't see the stars in the sky tonight because they are hidden from sight.
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Week of October 11 - 15
Announcements for this Week:
Sunday Family Mass
I would like to extend a huge and heartfelt "thank you" to all of the parents and families who dedicated their time and effort to the Sunday Family Mass this morning! Your contributions were truly appreciated. The children seemed to have a wonderful time, and it was great to see so many families in attendance.
Scholastic Book Order
The October Book Order is DUE tomorrow (Monday, October 11). The Book Order for November will be distributed this week and will be due back on Monday, November 15. It is already available for viewing and ordering online at the Scholastic website. Our Class Access Code is GVG4H.
Our Lady of the Rosary Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, October 14 at at 11:15am in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass for this week.
Educational Websites
If you are looking for some more resources to help support and reinforce your child's learning at home, please check out some of the websites on the sidebar. I am including links to the websites which correspond to our Religion, Math, Social Studies, and Science programs. These websites include review materials which can supplement your child's classwork and home study.
Our Star of the Week is: Taylor Lugo
Looking Forward:
School Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, October 18.
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and Celebration will take place on Friday, October 29. A flyer with more information about costumes, volunteer opportunities, and party contributions will be forthcoming.
Homework for the Week of October 11 - 15
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Animal Assignment
Math Review Sheet - Test Tomorrow!
Tuesday - Math Test
Read for 20 minutes
Practice Book p. 98
Study for Social Studies Unit 1 Test - Test Tomorrow!
-Study Vocabulary and Main Ideas from the Core Lessons.
-Review the Reading Guides the children completed in class.
-Practice using the skills from the Skillbuilder lessons.
-Use the Unit Review on pp. 58-60 to guide your review.
Wednesday - Social Studies Test
Math pp. 55-56
Practice Book pp. 85-86
Write Spelling Words in ABC Order and copy the Dictation Sentence.
Thursday - Our Lady of the Rosary Mass (No P.E. Uniform!)
Practice Book p. 93
Spelling Word Sentences
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined.)
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
passes
passing
teaches
teaching
wishes
wishing
mother
myself
warm
keep
new
danger
paint
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
The mother wishes she could keep her eggs warm.
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday Family Mass
I would like to extend a huge and heartfelt "thank you" to all of the parents and families who dedicated their time and effort to the Sunday Family Mass this morning! Your contributions were truly appreciated. The children seemed to have a wonderful time, and it was great to see so many families in attendance.
Scholastic Book Order
The October Book Order is DUE tomorrow (Monday, October 11). The Book Order for November will be distributed this week and will be due back on Monday, November 15. It is already available for viewing and ordering online at the Scholastic website. Our Class Access Code is GVG4H.
Our Lady of the Rosary Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, October 14 at at 11:15am in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass for this week.
Educational Websites
If you are looking for some more resources to help support and reinforce your child's learning at home, please check out some of the websites on the sidebar. I am including links to the websites which correspond to our Religion, Math, Social Studies, and Science programs. These websites include review materials which can supplement your child's classwork and home study.
Our Star of the Week is: Taylor Lugo
Looking Forward:
School Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, October 18.
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and Celebration will take place on Friday, October 29. A flyer with more information about costumes, volunteer opportunities, and party contributions will be forthcoming.
Homework for the Week of October 11 - 15
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Animal Assignment
Math Review Sheet - Test Tomorrow!
Tuesday - Math Test
Read for 20 minutes
Practice Book p. 98
Study for Social Studies Unit 1 Test - Test Tomorrow!
-Study Vocabulary and Main Ideas from the Core Lessons.
-Review the Reading Guides the children completed in class.
-Practice using the skills from the Skillbuilder lessons.
-Use the Unit Review on pp. 58-60 to guide your review.
Wednesday - Social Studies Test
Math pp. 55-56
Practice Book pp. 85-86
Write Spelling Words in ABC Order and copy the Dictation Sentence.
Thursday - Our Lady of the Rosary Mass (No P.E. Uniform!)
Practice Book p. 93
Spelling Word Sentences
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined.)
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
passes
passing
teaches
teaching
wishes
wishing
mother
myself
warm
keep
new
danger
paint
Dictation Sentence
Students will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and word order.
The mother wishes she could keep her eggs warm.
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week of October 4 - 8
Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers for me as I recovered from an illness this week. I am feeling much better now, and I am ready to get back to work on Monday.
Announcements for this Week:
ITBS Testing
We will complete our ITBS Testing this week on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Again, please refrain from scheduling appointments during the morning hours this week and make sure that students are arriving at school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning. The students have been working very hard over the past week, and I know they are ready for testing to be completed. Please support me in keeping their spirits up as we finish up the last few sections of the test. Make sure to encourage them to come to school with a relaxed, positive attitude and to try their best.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support or effort in a particular content area.
Scholastic Book Order
The due date for the October Book Order has been extended to Monday, October 11. If you would like to order books online, the Class Activation Code is: GVG4H.
Classroom Library Donations
We have already received a few generous donations to our Classroom Library! Thank you so much for supporting our efforts to foster a lifetime love of reading! Check out our Wish List on the Scholastic Book Club website.
Sunday Family Mass
Last week, our Room Parents sent out an email announcement about our Family Mass on Sunday, October 10 at 9:00am. Despite the short notice, I hope that you will all be able to participate in this special fundraising opportunity for our class. We need volunteers to help greet parishioners, bring up the gifts during mass, and bring up canned goods during the offertory. We also need donations of orange juice, milk, and $5 for doughnut purchases. Please help out however you can. Flyers will be distributed on Monday for those of you who were unable to print the electronic copies. I look forward to seeing you at Mass next Sunday!
Our Star of the Week is: Aleni Sio
Looking Forward:
Our Lady of the Rosary Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, October 14 at at 11:15am in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass for that week.
School Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, October 18.
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and Celebration will take place on Friday, October 29. I am looking forward to seeing all of my little monsters in their costumes!
Homework for the Week of October 4 - 8
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 15
Tuesday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p.16
Study for Religion Unit 1 Test
-Review vocabulary from Chapters 1-3.
-Think about the main ideas from each chapter.
-Pay close attention to the Sacrament of Baptism.
-Think about the meaning of Church (with a capital C), the hierarchy and
leadership of the Church, and your participation in the life of the Church.
Wednesday - Religion Test
Math p. 17
Practice Book pp. 67-68
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
Thursday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 18
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
jumped
pulled
pushed
crossed
wished
picked
house
never
took
these
off
candy
shiny
Have a blessed week!
Announcements for this Week:
ITBS Testing
We will complete our ITBS Testing this week on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Again, please refrain from scheduling appointments during the morning hours this week and make sure that students are arriving at school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning. The students have been working very hard over the past week, and I know they are ready for testing to be completed. Please support me in keeping their spirits up as we finish up the last few sections of the test. Make sure to encourage them to come to school with a relaxed, positive attitude and to try their best.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support or effort in a particular content area.
Scholastic Book Order
The due date for the October Book Order has been extended to Monday, October 11. If you would like to order books online, the Class Activation Code is: GVG4H.
Classroom Library Donations
We have already received a few generous donations to our Classroom Library! Thank you so much for supporting our efforts to foster a lifetime love of reading! Check out our Wish List on the Scholastic Book Club website.
Sunday Family Mass
Last week, our Room Parents sent out an email announcement about our Family Mass on Sunday, October 10 at 9:00am. Despite the short notice, I hope that you will all be able to participate in this special fundraising opportunity for our class. We need volunteers to help greet parishioners, bring up the gifts during mass, and bring up canned goods during the offertory. We also need donations of orange juice, milk, and $5 for doughnut purchases. Please help out however you can. Flyers will be distributed on Monday for those of you who were unable to print the electronic copies. I look forward to seeing you at Mass next Sunday!
Our Star of the Week is: Aleni Sio
Looking Forward:
Our Lady of the Rosary Mass
There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, October 14 at at 11:15am in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass for that week.
School Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, October 18.
Halloween Festivities
Our Halloween Parade and Celebration will take place on Friday, October 29. I am looking forward to seeing all of my little monsters in their costumes!
Homework for the Week of October 4 - 8
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 15
Tuesday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p.16
Study for Religion Unit 1 Test
-Review vocabulary from Chapters 1-3.
-Think about the main ideas from each chapter.
-Pay close attention to the Sacrament of Baptism.
-Think about the meaning of Church (with a capital C), the hierarchy and
leadership of the Church, and your participation in the life of the Church.
Wednesday - Religion Test
Math p. 17
Practice Book pp. 67-68
Write your Spelling Words in ABC Order
Thursday
Read for 20 minutes
Math p. 18
Study for Spelling Test
Friday - Spelling Test
Spelling Words
jumped
pulled
pushed
crossed
wished
picked
house
never
took
these
off
candy
shiny
Have a blessed week!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Week of September 27 - October 1
Announcements for this Week:
ITBS Testing
Testing begins on Monday morning and will continue throughout the week. Please refrain from scheduling appointments during the morning hours this week and make sure that students are arriving at school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning. Please support me in encouraging students to try their best on each day of testing. My intention is not for the students to feel stressed or pressured to know everything on the test, but rather to use this opportunity to show what they know and how they think. Students should go into the test with a relaxed, confident attitude.
Feast of St. Jerome Mass
This Thursday, September 30, there will be a Special School Mass at 11:15am in honor of the Feast of St. Jerome. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass this week.
Scholastic Book Order
I have set up the parent online ordering page for our Scholastic Book Club. The Class Activation Code is: GVG4H. The paper copies of the order form were distributed on Friday for those of you who wish to order with a check. The book order for October is due on Monday, October 4 (so the books will arrive in time for Halloween).
Wish List
Please check out our Class Library Wish List on the Scholastic Book Clubs page! I have included lots of suggestions for great kid-friendly fiction and non-fiction books. Any of these would make great donations to the class for a birthday or holiday celebration!
Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of September are DUE on Friday, October 1. Please make sure that students have at least completed one side of the log with their comments. Since there will be no written homework this week for ITBS Testing, reading (independently or with an adult) will be the required assignment each night.
Our Star of the Week is: Xavier Reed
Looking Forward:
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support or effort in a particular content area.
Gradelink
I have updated Gradelink with all of the relevant assessment data for the past few weeks. In general, I am very pleased with the students' performance on these assessments. They are hard workers and extremely motivated to succeed. It has been a pleasure getting to know them, and I am excited to discover new ways to challenge them. Please contact with me if you need a reminder about your Gradelink log-in information.
Homework for the Week of September 27 - October 1
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Tuesday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Wednesday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Thursday - Special School Mass (wear regular uniform)
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Friday
Reading Logs DUE today
No Spelling Test due to ITBS testing
No Spelling Words this week due to ITBS testing!
Have a fantastic week!
ITBS Testing
Testing begins on Monday morning and will continue throughout the week. Please refrain from scheduling appointments during the morning hours this week and make sure that students are arriving at school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning. Please support me in encouraging students to try their best on each day of testing. My intention is not for the students to feel stressed or pressured to know everything on the test, but rather to use this opportunity to show what they know and how they think. Students should go into the test with a relaxed, confident attitude.
Feast of St. Jerome Mass
This Thursday, September 30, there will be a Special School Mass at 11:15am in honor of the Feast of St. Jerome. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass this week.
Scholastic Book Order
I have set up the parent online ordering page for our Scholastic Book Club. The Class Activation Code is: GVG4H. The paper copies of the order form were distributed on Friday for those of you who wish to order with a check. The book order for October is due on Monday, October 4 (so the books will arrive in time for Halloween).
Wish List
Please check out our Class Library Wish List on the Scholastic Book Clubs page! I have included lots of suggestions for great kid-friendly fiction and non-fiction books. Any of these would make great donations to the class for a birthday or holiday celebration!
Reading Logs
Reading Logs for the month of September are DUE on Friday, October 1. Please make sure that students have at least completed one side of the log with their comments. Since there will be no written homework this week for ITBS Testing, reading (independently or with an adult) will be the required assignment each night.
Our Star of the Week is: Xavier Reed
Looking Forward:
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support or effort in a particular content area.
Gradelink
I have updated Gradelink with all of the relevant assessment data for the past few weeks. In general, I am very pleased with the students' performance on these assessments. They are hard workers and extremely motivated to succeed. It has been a pleasure getting to know them, and I am excited to discover new ways to challenge them. Please contact with me if you need a reminder about your Gradelink log-in information.
Homework for the Week of September 27 - October 1
Monday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Tuesday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Wednesday
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Thursday - Special School Mass (wear regular uniform)
Read for 20 minutes
No written homework due to ITBS testing
Friday
Reading Logs DUE today
No Spelling Test due to ITBS testing
No Spelling Words this week due to ITBS testing!
Have a fantastic week!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Week of September 20-24
Announcements for this Week:
Jeans for Greens
On Thursday, September 23, the Student Council is sponsoring a Jeans for Greens day! This fundraiser offers students the opportunity to wear jeans to school for the cost of $1 per student. More information will be forthcoming in this week's Family Envelope.
Monthly Assembly
On Friday, September 24, our monthly school assembly will take place after Mass on the Back Yard.
Looking Forward:
ITBS Testing
Testing begins on Monday, September 27. Please make sure students have a full night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast each morning of testing. The test will be administered first thing in the morning, so please be sure to have students at school on time.
Feast of St. Jerome Mass
On Thursday, September 30, there will be a Special School Mass at 11:15am in honor of the Feast of St. Jerome. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass that week.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support in a particular content area.
Gradelink
Please forgive the delay in posting grades on Gradelink. I have not yet received training on the use of the Gradelink program, and I am delaying the posting of grades in order to ensure accuracy and clarity in my communication of students' progress to you. I hope to have recent grades posted by next week, but in the meantime, if you have any questions about your child's progress, please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
Our Star of the Week is: Alex Gonzalez
Homework for the Week of September 20-24
Monday
Math Worksheet
Practice p.57
Spelling Word Rhymes
(Students should write each spelling word, underline it, and then write at
least 2 rhymes for each word.)
Tuesday
Math p. 11
Practice p.58
Spelling Word Sentences
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined.)
Wednesday
Math p.12
Practice pp.63-64
Spelling Words in Reverse ABC Order
(Students should write the 13 spelling words in reverse alphabetical order.)
Thursday
Math p.13
Study for Spelling Test
Study for English Unit 1 Test
(Unit Review on pp.44-45, Sections A-G. Students will not be tested on
Section H.)
Friday
Spelling Test
English Test
Spelling Words
deep
free
seen
leaf
meal
team
should
their
very
through
would
each
lunch
Have a great week!
Jeans for Greens
On Thursday, September 23, the Student Council is sponsoring a Jeans for Greens day! This fundraiser offers students the opportunity to wear jeans to school for the cost of $1 per student. More information will be forthcoming in this week's Family Envelope.
Monthly Assembly
On Friday, September 24, our monthly school assembly will take place after Mass on the Back Yard.
Looking Forward:
ITBS Testing
Testing begins on Monday, September 27. Please make sure students have a full night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast each morning of testing. The test will be administered first thing in the morning, so please be sure to have students at school on time.
Feast of St. Jerome Mass
On Thursday, September 30, there will be a Special School Mass at 11:15am in honor of the Feast of St. Jerome. Please make sure that students wear their regular uniforms on this day (not P.E. uniforms). This Special Mass will take the place of our usual Friday Mass that week.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be distributed on Tuesday, October 5 only for students who may need extra support in a particular content area.
Gradelink
Please forgive the delay in posting grades on Gradelink. I have not yet received training on the use of the Gradelink program, and I am delaying the posting of grades in order to ensure accuracy and clarity in my communication of students' progress to you. I hope to have recent grades posted by next week, but in the meantime, if you have any questions about your child's progress, please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
Our Star of the Week is: Alex Gonzalez
Homework for the Week of September 20-24
Monday
Math Worksheet
Practice p.57
Spelling Word Rhymes
(Students should write each spelling word, underline it, and then write at
least 2 rhymes for each word.)
Tuesday
Math p. 11
Practice p.58
Spelling Word Sentences
(Students should use each spelling word in a sentence, writing each
sentence on a new line with the spelling word underlined.)
Wednesday
Math p.12
Practice pp.63-64
Spelling Words in Reverse ABC Order
(Students should write the 13 spelling words in reverse alphabetical order.)
Thursday
Math p.13
Study for Spelling Test
Study for English Unit 1 Test
(Unit Review on pp.44-45, Sections A-G. Students will not be tested on
Section H.)
Friday
Spelling Test
English Test
Spelling Words
deep
free
seen
leaf
meal
team
should
their
very
through
would
each
lunch
Have a great week!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Week of September 13 - 17
Dear 2nd Grade Families,
I'm so glad I was able to see so many of you at Back to School Night! I know there was a lot of information presented to you on Wednesday night, so please remember that you can always check the blog archives to review any class policies, class schedule information, and assignments.
Here is the update for this week:
Picture Day is this Wednesday, September 15!
Please remember that school uniforms should be worn on Picture Day this year.
Simple Solutions
This math program provides an efficient means to review and build basic math skills with daily practice. The faculty feels that participation in this program will really help improve our standardized test scores. During math this week, I noticed that several students were struggling with some basic addition facts that should ideally be committed to memory such as doubles facts (4+4, 7+7, 9+9, etc.) and ways to make 10 (5+5, 3+7, 6+4, etc.). Hopefully, Simple Solutions will help facilitate comfort and automaticity with these basic computational skills. The program cost is only $12.95 per student. Please submit payment this week, and let's continue practicing at school and at home.
ITBS Testing
Testing will take place during the weeks of September 27 - October 8 in the mornings. Please be on time and make sure students are arriving at school well-rested and fed. Homework will be minimal during the weeks of ITBS Testing.
Tardies
At Friday's Faculty Meeting, I was surprised and a bit disappointed to find that our class has the most students arriving at school late. Let's work to improve our punctuality. Students should arrive at school and be in line on the back yard at 7:55am. We are in our classroom and starting work at 8:00am. When students arrive late, they need extra time to copy their homework assignments, store their backpacks and lunchboxes, and complete their morning work. Late arrivals compromise valuable instructional time and can be distracting to the rest of the class. I know the drop-off lines can be a bit backed up in the mornings, so please leave home a few minutes early if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Our Star of the Week is: Abby Rogers
Homework for the Week of September 13 - 17
Note about Spelling Homework:
All Spelling Word assignments should be completed on a separate sheet of paper labeled with the student's name and number so they can be easily turned in. Homework assignments should NOT be completed in the Homework Notebook.
Monday
Math p.8
Practice p.35
Write your Spelling Words using at least 3 colors
Tuesday
Math p.9
Practice p.36
Write Spelling Word clues (as if writing clues for a crossword puzzle)
For example: lost: when you can't find something
sand: something that gets in your shoes at the beach
last: the opposite of first
Wednesday - Picture Day! Make sure to wear your uniform!
Math worksheet
Practice p.43
Write your Spelling words in ABC order
Thursday
Math p.10
Practice p. 47-48
Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
child
chin
chip
shape
ship
shut
use
world
clean
many
work
grade
write
Have a great week! Please e-mail me with any questions, comments, or concerns :)
Miss White
I'm so glad I was able to see so many of you at Back to School Night! I know there was a lot of information presented to you on Wednesday night, so please remember that you can always check the blog archives to review any class policies, class schedule information, and assignments.
Here is the update for this week:
Picture Day is this Wednesday, September 15!
Please remember that school uniforms should be worn on Picture Day this year.
Simple Solutions
This math program provides an efficient means to review and build basic math skills with daily practice. The faculty feels that participation in this program will really help improve our standardized test scores. During math this week, I noticed that several students were struggling with some basic addition facts that should ideally be committed to memory such as doubles facts (4+4, 7+7, 9+9, etc.) and ways to make 10 (5+5, 3+7, 6+4, etc.). Hopefully, Simple Solutions will help facilitate comfort and automaticity with these basic computational skills. The program cost is only $12.95 per student. Please submit payment this week, and let's continue practicing at school and at home.
ITBS Testing
Testing will take place during the weeks of September 27 - October 8 in the mornings. Please be on time and make sure students are arriving at school well-rested and fed. Homework will be minimal during the weeks of ITBS Testing.
Tardies
At Friday's Faculty Meeting, I was surprised and a bit disappointed to find that our class has the most students arriving at school late. Let's work to improve our punctuality. Students should arrive at school and be in line on the back yard at 7:55am. We are in our classroom and starting work at 8:00am. When students arrive late, they need extra time to copy their homework assignments, store their backpacks and lunchboxes, and complete their morning work. Late arrivals compromise valuable instructional time and can be distracting to the rest of the class. I know the drop-off lines can be a bit backed up in the mornings, so please leave home a few minutes early if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Our Star of the Week is: Abby Rogers
Homework for the Week of September 13 - 17
Note about Spelling Homework:
All Spelling Word assignments should be completed on a separate sheet of paper labeled with the student's name and number so they can be easily turned in. Homework assignments should NOT be completed in the Homework Notebook.
Monday
Math p.8
Practice p.35
Write your Spelling Words using at least 3 colors
Tuesday
Math p.9
Practice p.36
Write Spelling Word clues (as if writing clues for a crossword puzzle)
For example: lost: when you can't find something
sand: something that gets in your shoes at the beach
last: the opposite of first
Wednesday - Picture Day! Make sure to wear your uniform!
Math worksheet
Practice p.43
Write your Spelling words in ABC order
Thursday
Math p.10
Practice p. 47-48
Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
child
chin
chip
shape
ship
shut
use
world
clean
many
work
grade
write
Have a great week! Please e-mail me with any questions, comments, or concerns :)
Miss White
Friday, September 10, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Week of September 6 - 10
Hello 2nd Grade Families,
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and are returning to school on Tuesday well rested and ready to get down to business!
A few reminders for the week:
Back to School Night is this Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30pm.
Computer Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays.
We celebrate Mass together every Friday.
Our Star of the Week is: Mrs. Heppell
Keep working on those Reading Logs at home!
Homework for the week of September 6 - 10
Monday
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday
Reading p.19-20
Math p. 5
Write each of your Spelling Words in a sentence.
-Remember to use a separate sheet of paper. Do not write your sentences in
your Homework Notebook.
-Please number each sentence and start each sentence on a new line.
-Underline the Spelling Word in the sentence.
Wednesday
Back to School Night - No Homework
Thursday
Reading p.25-26
Math p.7
Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
sand
land
send
desk
lost
last
Sight Words:
live
made
people
taste
your
Challenge Words:
pencil
stop
I hope to see you all at Back to School Night! Have a great week!
Miss White
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and are returning to school on Tuesday well rested and ready to get down to business!
A few reminders for the week:
Back to School Night is this Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30pm.
Computer Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Please make sure that your child has returned the pink sheet regarding the Computer Use Policies. Students will not be allowed to use the school computers without this form on file.
- Also, if you were unable to provide headphones for your child last week, please make sure that your child has headphones to use during Computer Class this week.
We celebrate Mass together every Friday.
- Make sure to arrive at school at 7:45 am on Fridays
- Parents are welcome to join us for Mass at 8:00 am
Our Star of the Week is: Mrs. Heppell
Keep working on those Reading Logs at home!
Homework for the week of September 6 - 10
Monday
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday
Reading p.19-20
Math p. 5
Write each of your Spelling Words in a sentence.
-Remember to use a separate sheet of paper. Do not write your sentences in
your Homework Notebook.
-Please number each sentence and start each sentence on a new line.
-Underline the Spelling Word in the sentence.
Wednesday
Back to School Night - No Homework
Thursday
Reading p.25-26
Math p.7
Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
sand
land
send
desk
lost
last
Sight Words:
live
made
people
taste
your
Challenge Words:
pencil
stop
I hope to see you all at Back to School Night! Have a great week!
Miss White
Monday, August 30, 2010
Important Announcement
Attention 2nd Grade Families!
Our class will be visiting the Computer Lab and the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays.
In order to take advantage of the software provided by the Computer Lab, students are required to bring a set of headphones to school to use for these classes.
Please have your students bring the headphones to school for Computer Class by Wednesday, September 1.
Thanks!
Our class will be visiting the Computer Lab and the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays.
In order to take advantage of the software provided by the Computer Lab, students are required to bring a set of headphones to school to use for these classes.
Please have your students bring the headphones to school for Computer Class by Wednesday, September 1.
Thanks!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Week of August 30 - September 3
Dear Families,
What a great first week of school! I really enjoyed getting to know your children. They are an extremely bright, motivated, and productive group! It will be my goal to seek creative ways to support them and challenge them academically this year.
I have a few bits of important class news to share with you this week:
Blog
Our class blog is up and running. Please bookmark it and check in often. It can be accessed at: www.grade2sjs.blogspot.com
The blog will be updated frequently with class announcements, reminders, homework assignments, and spelling words. The homework assignments and spelling words for this week have already been posted. You may want to use this resource to make sure your child is copying assignments and spelling words accurately in the Homework Notebooks.
Physical Education
Our P.E. days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure that your child wears their P.E. uniform on these days, including appropriate tennis shoes for exercise.
Mass Days
Our first School Mass of the year will take place this Friday, September 3. Please remember to arrive at school EARLY at 7:45 am on days that we will celebrate Mass together. This year, the whole school will come together for Mass every Friday. The only exceptions will be weeks during which we celebrate Special Masses or Holy Days of Obligation. These dates should be noted on the School Calendar and will be posted on the blog.
Homework for the Week of August 30 – September 3
Remember that homework time should always include reading time!
Reading Logs will be distributed September 1.
Monday
Cover your Reading book
Math p.1 (just one side)
Write your spelling words in alphabetical order.
Tuesday
Cover your English book
Math p.2
Use each of your spelling words in a sentence.
Wednesday
Cover your Social Studies book
Math p.3 (just one side)
Write your spelling words three times using three different colors and types of writing (block letters, all capitals, bubble letters, cursive, etc.)
Thursday
Cover your Science book
Math p.4
Study for your spelling test
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
bat
that
fit
this
cub
mug
could
have
need
then
was
Challenge:
flag
slip
What a great first week of school! I really enjoyed getting to know your children. They are an extremely bright, motivated, and productive group! It will be my goal to seek creative ways to support them and challenge them academically this year.
I have a few bits of important class news to share with you this week:
Blog
Our class blog is up and running. Please bookmark it and check in often. It can be accessed at: www.grade2sjs.blogspot.com
The blog will be updated frequently with class announcements, reminders, homework assignments, and spelling words. The homework assignments and spelling words for this week have already been posted. You may want to use this resource to make sure your child is copying assignments and spelling words accurately in the Homework Notebooks.
Physical Education
Our P.E. days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure that your child wears their P.E. uniform on these days, including appropriate tennis shoes for exercise.
Mass Days
Our first School Mass of the year will take place this Friday, September 3. Please remember to arrive at school EARLY at 7:45 am on days that we will celebrate Mass together. This year, the whole school will come together for Mass every Friday. The only exceptions will be weeks during which we celebrate Special Masses or Holy Days of Obligation. These dates should be noted on the School Calendar and will be posted on the blog.
Homework for the Week of August 30 – September 3
Remember that homework time should always include reading time!
Reading Logs will be distributed September 1.
Monday
Cover your Reading book
Math p.1 (just one side)
Write your spelling words in alphabetical order.
Tuesday
Cover your English book
Math p.2
Use each of your spelling words in a sentence.
Wednesday
Cover your Social Studies book
Math p.3 (just one side)
Write your spelling words three times using three different colors and types of writing (block letters, all capitals, bubble letters, cursive, etc.)
Thursday
Cover your Science book
Math p.4
Study for your spelling test
Friday
Spelling Test
Spelling Words
bat
that
fit
this
cub
mug
could
have
need
then
was
Challenge:
flag
slip
Saturday, August 28, 2010
2nd Grade Class Policies
My name is Kimberly White, and I am very pleased to be joining the St. Jerome family this year as your child’s teacher. Making the transition to a new school always comes with challenges, but the faculty, staff, and families of St. Jerome have been both welcoming and supportive. I am very excited to be part of this community, and I am eager to get to know you and your children.
I can be contacted via email at whitesjs@gmail.com or after school by phone at (310) 670-1678. I am also available by appointment before or after school.
In addition to the school policies outlined in the St. Jerome School Policy Manual, there are a few items specific to our 2nd grade classroom of which you should be aware:
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned Monday – Thursday. Students will be responsible for copying their assignments legibly into their Homework Notebooks. A Parent Signature is required nightly. Any comments, questions, or requests for conferences may also be communicated in the Homework Notebook. Students will also have a two-pocket folder dedicated to transporting their homework assignments between school and home.
Reading Logs
Students are expected to read independently at home for at least 15 minutes daily. A Reading Log will be provided monthly to help your child keep track of the books read. The Reading Logs should be kept in the student’s Homework Folder and will be collected monthly. I will also provide a list of suggested reading material for 2nd Graders.
Standards for Classroom Behavior
This year, St. Jerome School is celebrating the virtue of Respect. Students will be expected to behave respectfully in all of their school interactions. I will work with students during the first week of school to establish a set of standards for classroom behavior based on the theme of respect. These guidelines for behavior will include respect for others (using polite language, listening attentively, following directions given by an adult, and showing consideration for the physical space and property of others), respect for our environment (keeping our classroom, hallways, and playgrounds clean and safe), and respect for oneself (paying attention to class material, participating in class discussions, asking questions, completing assignments, and striving for excellence).
Care of Books and Materials
Students will be expected to come to school with the appropriate supplies each day. A copy of the class supply list can be found on the school website or in the office. Textbooks will be distributed to the students next week. Textbooks should be covered and transported in a book bag or backpack. Please be aware that covering textbooks will be required as part of the students’ homework next week. If you need to purchase book covers, please do so this weekend so the students can fulfill this responsibility next week.
Uniforms
The Uniform Policy as outlined in the St. Jerome School Policy Manual will be strictly enforced in the 2nd Grade as students are maturing into responsible young people who take pride in their appearance.
Birthdays
St. Jerome School Policy prohibits any food being distributed in the classrooms, so if you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday with the class, please do so by donating a book to our class library. A nameplate with the child’s name and the date will be placed inside the front cover and the student will be invited to read the book to the class.
Student of the Week
Each week a student will have a turn to be our Student of the Week. The student will be given a poster to decorate, fill out, and share with us on Friday. This is a great way to learn more about our classmates, build community, and develop oral language skills.
Weekly Mass
This year the whole school will celebrate Mass on Fridays at 8:00am. Please make sure that your child arrives at school EARLY (at 7:45am) on Fridays to avoid disrupting the Mass with late arrivals. Students will be considered TARDY if they do not arrive on time for Mass.
Don't forget! Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Thank you again for the warm welcome and support!
I can be contacted via email at whitesjs@gmail.com or after school by phone at (310) 670-1678. I am also available by appointment before or after school.
In addition to the school policies outlined in the St. Jerome School Policy Manual, there are a few items specific to our 2nd grade classroom of which you should be aware:
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned Monday – Thursday. Students will be responsible for copying their assignments legibly into their Homework Notebooks. A Parent Signature is required nightly. Any comments, questions, or requests for conferences may also be communicated in the Homework Notebook. Students will also have a two-pocket folder dedicated to transporting their homework assignments between school and home.
Reading Logs
Students are expected to read independently at home for at least 15 minutes daily. A Reading Log will be provided monthly to help your child keep track of the books read. The Reading Logs should be kept in the student’s Homework Folder and will be collected monthly. I will also provide a list of suggested reading material for 2nd Graders.
Standards for Classroom Behavior
This year, St. Jerome School is celebrating the virtue of Respect. Students will be expected to behave respectfully in all of their school interactions. I will work with students during the first week of school to establish a set of standards for classroom behavior based on the theme of respect. These guidelines for behavior will include respect for others (using polite language, listening attentively, following directions given by an adult, and showing consideration for the physical space and property of others), respect for our environment (keeping our classroom, hallways, and playgrounds clean and safe), and respect for oneself (paying attention to class material, participating in class discussions, asking questions, completing assignments, and striving for excellence).
Care of Books and Materials
Students will be expected to come to school with the appropriate supplies each day. A copy of the class supply list can be found on the school website or in the office. Textbooks will be distributed to the students next week. Textbooks should be covered and transported in a book bag or backpack. Please be aware that covering textbooks will be required as part of the students’ homework next week. If you need to purchase book covers, please do so this weekend so the students can fulfill this responsibility next week.
Uniforms
The Uniform Policy as outlined in the St. Jerome School Policy Manual will be strictly enforced in the 2nd Grade as students are maturing into responsible young people who take pride in their appearance.
Birthdays
St. Jerome School Policy prohibits any food being distributed in the classrooms, so if you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday with the class, please do so by donating a book to our class library. A nameplate with the child’s name and the date will be placed inside the front cover and the student will be invited to read the book to the class.
Student of the Week
Each week a student will have a turn to be our Student of the Week. The student will be given a poster to decorate, fill out, and share with us on Friday. This is a great way to learn more about our classmates, build community, and develop oral language skills.
Weekly Mass
This year the whole school will celebrate Mass on Fridays at 8:00am. Please make sure that your child arrives at school EARLY (at 7:45am) on Fridays to avoid disrupting the Mass with late arrivals. Students will be considered TARDY if they do not arrive on time for Mass.
Don't forget! Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Thank you again for the warm welcome and support!
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