Week of January 9 - 13

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of January 9 - 13

Announcements for this Week:

Career Interviews and Reports

Students will be receiving information today about our next “long-term” project - Career Interviews and Research Reports. This project will supplement our in-class study of community and economics. Students will be asked to interview a family member or family friend with an interesting career and create a report that explains and evaluates the profession. Interviews should be completed by Tuesday, January 17 as we will be working on the writing process in class. Reports will be due on Monday, January 23.

Career Day

In addition to the Career Reports, I would also like to invite you to help us build our understanding of careers, economics, and community by participating in our Second Grade Career Day! I am seeking parents and family members who would be willing to spend about 15 - 20 minutes speaking to the class about their jobs. Please complete and return the attached handout if you are able to participate in our Career Day on Friday, January 20 between 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Looking Ahead:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 16 as we join the community in remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I highly recommend celebrating by attending the annual Kingdom Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 AM at MLK Blvd. and Western Ave. and will continue west on MLK and south on Crenshaw Blvd., ending with a festival at Leimert Park. The California African American Museum in Exposition Park is also sponsoring a special program in honor of Dr. King. It will be held on Sunday, January 15 at 1:00 PM.

Second Trimester Progress Reports

Progress reports for the second trimester will be distributed on Tuesday, January 17 for students who may require extra support in a particular subject area. Remember - you can always use your login information to access Gradelink if you would like to check on your child’s progress in between grading periods.

Gateway to Art

Our next Gateway to Art session will be on Tuesday, January 17 at 1:30 PM. Please contact our docent, Mrs. Adela Rogers, if you are able to volunteer!

January Awards Assembly

The Awards Assembly for the month of January will be on Thursday, January 26 in the Front Yard. The Virtue Awards winners for this month will be honored.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week will begin with an all-school Mass on Sunday, January 29. We ask that all school families please join us at the 9:00 AM Mass that Sunday. Our celebration of Catholic schools will continue throughout the week with several special events, including Open House on Thursday, February 2 and a “parents-only” Mardi Gras night on Saturday, February 4. Mark your calendars!

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: Vowel Patterns “oo” and “ou”, Comparative Endings “-er” and “-est”

Reading: Theme: Appreciating Differences, Skill: Summarizing

Math: Estimating Sums, Two-Digit Addition with Three Addends, Review

Religion: The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Social Studies: Work and Income, Goods and Services

Science: Natural Resources, Rocks and Minerals

Homework for this Week:

Monday

ABC Spelling Words

Practice Book p. 231 - 232

Math Worksheet

Social Studies p. 25

Tuesday

Spelling Sentences

Practice Book p. 238

Math p. 50

Social Studies p. 26

Wednesday

Spelling Scramble

Practice Book p. 244

Math p. 51

English p. 50

Thursday 

Rainbow Spelling Words

Math p. 178

English p. 51

Science p. 59A

Friday - Mass at 8:00 AM

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Reading Logs Due

Spelling Words

book

hood

shook

stood

took

wood

beautiful

become

even

great

together

bigger

littlest