Week of December 17 - 20

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of December 17 - 20

Announcements for this Week:

Christmas Spirit

Students may continue to wear Christmas-themed accessories to school (for free!). Santa hats, reindeer antlers, holiday socks and festive jewelry may be worn so long as they do not present a distraction to learning (i.e. jingle bells, blinking lights, etc.). Students must understand that accessories are permitted at the discretion of their teachers and may need to be removed during class time.

Student Council Christmas Activities

Pajama Day will be Wednesday, December 19. Students may wear school-appropriate sleepwear (no spaghetti straps, no bare midriffs, no short shorts). Sneakers MUST be worn with pajamas for safety reasons - no slippers or Ugg-style boots will be permitted.

Holiday Movie Day will also be on Wednesday after lunch. Pre-purchased popcorn and candy apple snacks will be distributed at the movie in the Parish Hall.

Food Truck Night

The next St. Jerome Food Truck Night will be Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00 PM!

School Christmas Program

The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 PM in the church. Song sheets were sent home last week to help students practice for the performance.  Students should arrive in the church by 6:45 PM wearing their holiday best.

Christmas Vacation

Vacation will begin on Friday, December 21 and continue through Monday, January 7.

School will resume on Tuesday, January 8.

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

Acrostic Poem

Math 8-5

Science Vocabulary Review

Tuesday - Science Test

Winter Verbs

Math 8-6

Wednesday - Food Truck Night

Seasonal Synonyms
Math 8-7 

Thursday - Christmas Program at 7:00 PM

No Homework

Friday

No School

Week of December 10 - 14

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of December 10 - 14

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to my surprise baby shower last Friday!

My husband and I were so touched by all of the sweet baby gifts and good wishes, 

and we are looking forward to a grand shopping spree at Babies R Us!

Thank you for sharing in our joy and excitement at this special time of our lives!

Announcements for this Week:

Christmas Spirit

Starting this week and continuing through the last day before vacation, December 20, students will be allowed to wear Christmas-themed accessories to school (for free!) to show off their holiday spirit. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, holiday socks and jewelry, may be worn so long as they do not present a distraction to learning (i.e. jingle bells, blinking lights, etc.). Students must understand that accessories are permitted at the discretion of their teachers and may need to be removed during class time.

Student Council Christmas Activities

Christmas Grams are still on sale this week at a cost of four grams for $1.00 (No coins!)

Student Council will also be holding a pre-sale for popcorn and candy apples to be enjoyed next week at our Holiday Movie Day on Wednesday, December 19. Snacks will not be sold on the day of the event, so please purchase in advance if you are interested. This will also be a Pajama Day, so students may wear festive school-appropriate sleepwear. We ask that school shoes be worn for safety - no slippers, no Ugg-style boots.

Awards Assembly

The awards assembly for the months of November and December will be held on Thursday, December 13 at 8:00 AM in front of the school. Our Virtue Award recipients will be honored at this assembly. The virtue for these months has been Caring. Students have been encouraged to show kindness, consideration, and a spirit of selflessness in their interactions with others at school.

Extended Care Schedule

There will be NO EXTENDED CARE offered on Friday, December 14.

Looking Ahead:

Food Truck Night

Our next St. Jerome Food Truck Night will be Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00 PM!

School Christmas Program

The Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 PM in the church. Song sheets will be sent home this week to help students practice for the performance. Please join us in celebrating this joyous time of year- you’re in for a holiday treat!

Christmas Vacation

Vacation will begin on Friday, December 21 and continue through Monday, January 7. School will resume on Tuesday, January 8.

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Sound of “ar”, Suffixes “-ed” and “-ing” with Dropped Silent e

Reading: Theme: People in the Community, Skill: Using Context Clues

Math: Adding One and Two-Digit Numbers

Religion: Introduction to Reconciliation

Social Studies: Review of Unit 2: Places Near and Far, Unit Test on Tuesday

Science: Adaptations of Invertebrates (Animals without Backbones), Test Next Week

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

ABC Spelling Words

Math 8-1

Social Studies Review

Spanish pp. 10 - 11

Tuesday - Social Studies Test

Spelling Clues

Practice Book p. 190  

Math 8-2

English p. 23

Wednesday 

Spelling Scramble

Practice Book p. 196

Math 8-3

Science p. 24A

Thursday - Assembly at 8:00 AM

Spelling 3Xs

Practice Book pp. 183- 184

Math 8-4

Friday

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Spelling Words

arm

barn

farm

hard

park

start

city

place

children

high

room

moving

riding

Week of December 3 - 7

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of December 3 - 7

Announcements for this Week:

Advent Season

Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent, and students have started learning about this special season in which we prepare for the coming of Jesus in the Nativity. We have spent time discussing how to make ourselves ready for Him through prayer, sacrifice, and good deeds. The holiday season is the perfect time to teach students about giving, and we hope you take advantage of the upcoming opportunities for Christian charity.

Missionary Childhood Association

Every year the Missionary Childhood Association invites schools to share in its mission of “children helping children.” We would like to encourage students to collect coins and small bills in the cardboard boxes that were sent home in folders today. The money that is collected will be forwarded to the MCA which is a Catholic organization that provides education, medication, food, and clean water to children around the world. This year, the focus country is India, so students will be learning about helping the needy there.

Mother of Sorrows Toy Drive

The 8th grade class is sponsoring a Toy Drive for our sister school, Mother of Sorrows. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for students aged 3 - 14. The Toy Drive will continue through December 8 when we will present the donations to Mother of Sorrows at our Christmas Tree Pick-Up Day. The class who donates the most gifts will be rewarded with a special kickball game with the 8th grade class!

Hawaii Raffle

The Hawaii Raffle begins on Tuesday, December 4. We have a goal of 100% participation this year and hope to encourage the children to get involved by offering fabulous prizes and incentives like an iPod Touch and iPad.  Look for more info in the Family Envelope!

Christmas Grams

Student Council will be selling Christmas Grams at recess and lunch from this week though December 14. Students may purchase four cards and treats for $1.00 to be delivered to classmates, teachers, or friends. Remember that coins will not be accepted!  

First Trimester Report Cards

First report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 4 in the Family Envelopes.

Food Trucks

Our first December Food Truck Night will take place this Wednesday, December 5!

Looking Ahead:

Christmas Spirit

Starting next week, December 10, and continuing through the last day before vacation, December 20, students will be allowed to wear Christmas-themed accessories to school (for free!) to show off their holiday spirit. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, holiday socks and jewelry, etc. may be worn so long as they do not present a distraction to learning. Students must understand that accessories may need to be removed during class time.

Awards Assembly

The awards assembly for the months of November and December will be held on Thursday, December 13 at 8:00 AM in front of the school. Our Virtue Award recipients will be honored at this assembly. The virtue for these months has been Caring. Students have been encouraged to show kindness, consideration, and a spirit of selflessness in their interactions with others at school.

Extended Care Schedule

There will be NO EXTENDED CARE offered on Friday, December 14.

Christmas Program

Mark your calendars! The St. Jerome Christmas Program will be held in the church on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 PM. Join us in celebrating with joyous time of year!

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: The Sound of “ou” and “ow”, “-ed” and “-ing” Endings

Reading: Theme: Working Side by Side, Using Teamwork, Skill: Summarizing

Math: Problem Solving with Repeated Addition, Topic Test

Religion: Advent, Immaculate Conception of Mary

Social Studies: Resources, Test Next Week

Science: Adaptations of Reptiles and Amphibians

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

Teamwork Paragraph

Practice Book pp. 167 - 168

ABC Spelling Words

Math Worksheet

Tuesday

Practice Book p. 174

Spelling Sentences

Math 4-4

Social Studies p. 15

Wednesday - Food Truck Night!

Practice Book p. 180

Spelling Scramble

Math Worksheet

Science Worksheet

Thursday

Spelling 3Xs

Math Worksheet

English p. 22

Friday

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Spelling Words

hugged

hugging

nodded

nodding

skipped

skipping

been

friends

show

since

those

crown

shout

Week of November 26 - 30

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of November 26 - 30

Announcements for this Week:

Updated Math Curriculum

St. Jerome has recently updated our math curricula to the Pearson EnVision program which we as a staff feel integrates the Common Core Standards with critical thinking skills students will need to be successful in higher-level mathematics. For this reason, we will be sending home our old Progress in Mathematics textbooks and workbooks for families to keep and use as enrichment tools. Please contact me with any questions!

Mother of Sorrows Toy Drive

The 8th grade class is sponsoring a Toy Drive for our sister school, Mother of Sorrows. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for students aged 3 - 14. The Toy Drive begins NOW and will continue through December 8 when we will present the donations to Mother of Sorrows at our Christmas Tree Pick-Up Day.

Science Center Field Trip

We will be attending a field trip to the California Science Center Ecosystems exhibit on Wednesday, November 28. Students will be connecting their experiences on the trip with our reading, science, and social studies units on animals, landforms, and the complex interactions between living things and their environments. Students will need to wear their uniforms with comfortable, walking shoes and bring a labeled sack lunch.

College-Themed Dollar Day
On Thursday, November 29, students may wear appropriate non-uniform dress with a donation of $1 for tops, bottoms, OR accessories or $2 for tops, bottoms, AND accessories. Spirit points will be awarded for participating in the monthly theme of collegiate apparel!

November Awards Assembly

The November Awards Assembly has been postponed until  Thursday, December 13 at 8:00 AM.  Our Virtue Award recipients for the month will be honored at this assembly. The virtue of the month is Caring. Students are encouraged to show kindness, consideration, and a spirit of selflessness in their interactions with others at school.

10th Annual Golf Tournament

The St. Jerome Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, November 30 at Skylinks! Enjoy a day of friendly competition and show your support for St. Jerome School!

Open House

Please invite friends, family, and neighbors to join us at our Open House on Saturday, December 1, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Join us in showing off the best of St. Jerome School!

Looking Ahead:

First Trimester Report Cards

The first trimester officially ended on Tuesday, November 20. Our first report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 4 in the Family Envelopes.

Hawaii Raffle

The Hawaii Raffle begins on Tuesday, December 4. Look for info in the Family Envelope!

Food Trucks

Our December Food Truck Nights will take place on Wednesday, December 5 and 19.

Extended Care Schedule

There will be NO EXTENDED CARE offered on Friday, December 14.

Christmas Program

Mark your calendars! The St. Jerome Christmas Program will be held in the church on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 PM. Join us in celebrating with joyous time of year!

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Review of Unit 2 Phonics Patterns, Unit Test This Week

Reading: Theme: Zoom In!, Skill: Writing Process

Math: Repeated Addition, Counting Arrays

Religion: Advent, Unit 2 Ten Commandments Review, Unit Test on Friday

Social Studies: Regions (Natural and Human)

Science: Adaptations of Birds and Fish

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

Phonics Review Sheet

Math 4-1

Social Studies p. 13

Tuesday

Nouns Review Sheet

Math 4-2

Science Worksheet

Wednesday - Field Trip to Science Center

Field Trip Worksheet

Thursday - Assembly at 8:00 AM

Math 4-3

Religion Review Sheet

Friday

Religion Unit Test

No Spelling Words This Week  Due to Unit Test

Review Phonics Patterns  from Previous Weeks

-Long A

-Long I

-Long O

-Er, Ir, Ur

-Middle Consonants

-Compound Words

Week of November 19 - 23

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of November 19 - 20

Announcements for this Week:

Canned Food Drive

Please send in canned goods tomorrow to donate to our Student Council Food Drive. Students will make an offering of canned goods at our Prayer Service on Tuesday. 

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

We will attend a Thanksgiving prayer service on Tuesday, November 20 at 11:00 AM. St. Jerome will gather as a school community to thank God for our many blessings and make an offering of canned goods from our Student Council Food Drive.

Thanksgiving Holiday

School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 21 - 23 in honor of  the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy this special time with family and friends!

First Trimester Report Cards

The first trimester will end on Tuesday, November 20. Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 4 in the Family Envelopes.

Looking Ahead:

Wild Animal Habitat Diorama

Animal Habitat Projects will be due on Monday, November 26. These projects should help students explore the relationship between an animal and its habitat through its unique adaptations. Projects should be shoebox-sized and may include mixed media. Please contact me or refer to your project guidelines if you have any questions!

Science Center Field Trip

We will be attending a field trip to the California Science Center Ecosystems exhibit on Wednesday, November 28. Students will be connecting their experiences on the trip with our reading, science, and social studies units on animals, landforms, and the complex interactions between living things and their environments. Field trip slips were distributed on Friday and should be returned as soon as possible. 

November Awards Assembly

The November Awards Assembly will take place on Thursday, November 29 at 8:00 AM.  Our Virtue Award recipients for the month will be honored at this assembly. The virtue of the month is Caring. Students are encouraged to show kindness, consideration, and a spirit of selflessness in their interactions with others at school.

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Review of Unit 2 Phonics Patterns, Unit Test Next Week

Reading: Theme: Zoom In!, Skill: Writing Process

Math: Review of Place Value and Number Patterns

Religion: Living the Ten Commandments, Loving Others

Social Studies: Earth’s Weather and Climate

Science: Life Cycles of Mammals

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

Thanksgiving Interview

Pre-School Brainstorm

Social Studies p. 12

Tuesday

Work on Animal Habitat Diorama

Wednesday

No School

Thursday - Happy Thanksgiving!

No School

Friday

No School

No Spelling Words This Week!

Week of November 12 - 16

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of November 12 - 16

Announcements for this Week:

Family Dinner Night at Truxton’s

Please join us for a fundraiser at Truxton’s American Bistro on Tuesday, November 13! Bring your flyer and share extra copies with friends and family to support our school. Truxton’s will donate 15% of the proceeds of flyer sales to St. Jerome School!

Gateway to Art

Our next Gateway to Art session will take place on Thursday, November 15 at 1:00 PM. Please contact our docent, Mrs. Lugo, at rebecca-lugo@sbcglobal.net for volunteer info.

November Book Order

The Scholastic Book Order for November will be due on Friday, November 16.

Looking Ahead:

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

We will attend a Thanksgiving prayer service on Tuesday, November 20 at 11:00 AM. St. Jerome will gather as a school community to thank God for our many blessings and make an offering of canned goods from our Student Council Food Drive.

Thanksgiving Holiday

School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 21 - 23 in honor of  the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy this special time with family and friends!

First Trimester Report Cards

The first trimester will end on Tuesday, November 20. Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 4 in the Family Envelopes.

Wild Animal Habitat Diorama

Animal Habitat Projects will be due on Monday, November 26. These projects should help students explore the relationship between an animal and its habitat through its unique adaptations. Projects should be shoebox-sized and may include mixed media. Please contact me or refer to your project guidelines if you have any questions!

Science Center Field Trip

We will be attending a field trip to the California Science Center Ecosystems exhibit on Wednesday, November 28. Students will be connecting their experiences on the trip with our reading, science, and social studies units on animals, landforms, and the complex interactions between living things and their environments. More information will be forthcoming regarding transportation arrangements and permission slips.

November Awards Assembly

The November Awards Assembly will take place on Thursday, November 29 at 8:00 AM.  Our Virtue Award recipients for the month will be honored at this assembly. The virtue of the month is Caring. Students are encouraged to show kindness, consideration, and a spirit of selflessness in their interactions with others at school.

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Ending Sounds of “ge”, “ce”, and “se”, Possessives and Plural Possessives

Reading: Theme: Spiders, Skill: Sequence and Ordering

Math: Review of Place Value and Number Patterns, Test on Thursday

Religion: Living the Ten Commandments, Loving Others

Social Studies: Landforms and Water on the Earth

Science: Mammals and their Adaptations

Homework for this Week:

Monday - No School

Tuesday - Truxton’s Dinner Night

ABC Spelling Words

Practice Book pp. 149 - 150

Math Review Sheet

Social Studies p. 10

Wednesday

Spelling Scramble

Practice Book p. 156

Math Review Sheet

Science p. 19A

Thursday - Math Test, Gateway to Art 

Rainbow Spelling Words

Practice Book p. 162

Practice Book p. 163 (English)

Friday

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Spelling Words

cage

face

huge

page

tease

twice

call

enough

full

heard

until

teachers’

men’s

Week of November 5 - 9

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of November 5 - 9

Announcements for this Week:

Earthquake Kits

Please remember that emergency earthquake kits should be brought to school ASAP! We need to ensure that every student is prepared by having emergency supplies. Students should each have a gallon ziplock bag containing the following: water bottle, non-perishable snack, 3X5 card with contact information, note from mom and dad, and a photo of the student or the student with family.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday through Thursday of this week. School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM each day. We will discuss work habits, classwork, upcoming report cards, ITBS scores, and any questions or concerns you may have. If you have still not signed up for a conference, please contact me as soon as possible.

Food Truck Night

Our next Food Truck Night will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:00 PM!

School Holidays on Friday and Monday

There will be no school on Friday, November 9 due to faculty catechetical training.

School will also be closed on Monday, November 12 in honor of Veterans’ Day. 

Looking Ahead:

Gateway to Art

Our next Gateway to Art session will take place on Thursday, November 15 at 1:00 PM. Please contact our docent, Mrs. Lugo, at rebecca-lugo@sbcglobal.net for volunteer info.

November Book Order

The Scholastic Book Order for November will be due on Friday, November 16.

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

We will attend a Thanksgiving prayer service on Tuesday, November 20 at 11:00 AM. St. Jerome will gather as a school community to thank God for our many blessings and make an offering of canned goods from our Student Council Food Drive.

Thanksgiving Holiday

School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 21 - 23 in honor of  the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy this special time with family and friends!

First Trimester Report Cards

Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, November 27 in the Family Envelopes.

Science Center Field Trip

We will be attending a field trip to the California Science Center Ecosystems exhibit on Wednesday, November 28. Students will be connecting their experiences on the trip with our reading, science, and social studies units on animals, landforms, and the complex interactions between living things and their environments. 

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Long O Sounds spelled “o”, “oa”, “ow”, and “oe”, Compound Words

Reading: Theme: Snakes, Skill: Using Graphic Sources

Math: Even and Odds, Counting Patterns

Religion: Living by the Ten Commandments

Social Studies: Review of Map and Globe Skills

Science: Animals with Backbones (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians)

Homework for this Week:

Monday 

Spelling Clues

Practice Book pp. 133 - 134

Spanish p. 5

Tuesday 

Spelling Scramble

Practice Book p. 140

Math p. 29

Wednesday - Food Truck Night

Spelling 3Xs

Practice Book p. 146

Math p. 30

Thursday 

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Friday - No School

Spelling Words

below

coat

owe

soap

sold

woke

animals

before

between

knew

why

everywhere

nighttime