Week of January 30 - February 3

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of January 30 - February 3

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Catholic Schools Week Mass yesterday! Your presence and participation were much appreciated. 

Announcements for this Week:

Catholic Schools Week

This week is Catholic Schools Week - a celebration of faith-centered education! Our celebration of “Faith, Academics, and Service” will continue throughout the week with several special events, including a Parent Meeting and Open House on Thursday, February 2 and our annual Mardi Gras night on Saturday, February 4. Please review the attached schedule for more details about the special events occurring this week. As always, feel free to email me with questions or concerns.

Catholic Schools Week Service Project

As part of our celebration of “Catholic Schools Week: Faith, Academics, Service”, we will be participating in a service project to support a very worthy cause - Alexandria House, a transitional residence for women and children in need. 

Each class at St. Jerome will be assigned items to donate to these families, and students will assemble care packages to be delivered by CJSF representatives. 

Thank you to those who have already donated diapers, wipes, and snacks.

Looking Ahead:

Benchmark Testing

I will be administering the mid-year Benchmark Test during the week of February 6. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this week and make every effort to ensure that students arrive at school on time. 

Special School Mass

There will be a school Mass on Friday, February 10 at 11:00 AM hosted by the 3rd grade. This special Black History Month Mass will honor African-American leaders in the Catholic Church.

e-Waste Collection

On Sunday, February 12, St. Jerome Parish will be hosting an e-Waste collection from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your old electronics to dispose of properly and model good stewardship of our planet for your child. 

Hawaii Raffle Tickets

Kids, keep selling your Hawaii Raffle tickets to family, friends, and neighbors! Students have the opportunity to earn non-uniform dress days each Thursday and a chance to win free movie tickets! Tickets are due by Friday, February 17..

Presidents’ Day Holiday

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day.

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: The Vowel Sound of “oi” and “oy”, The Suffix “-ful”

Reading: Theme: Family Traditions, Skill: Identifying Theme

English: Adjectives: Using Words to Describe Senses

Math: Two-Digit Subtraction

Religion: The Sacrament of Reconciliation, Catholic Schools Week

Social Studies: Career Report Sharing

Science: Soil Layers

Homework for this Week:

Monday

ABC Spelling Words

Practice Book p. 19 - 20

Math p. 55

Tuesday - Non-Uniform/Crazy Hat Day

Spelling Clues

Practice Book p. 26

Math p. 56

Wednesday - Patriotic Accessories Day

Spelling Words 3Xs

Practice Book p. 32

Math p. 57

Thursday - Open House at 6:00 PM

No Homework!

Friday - Mass at 8:00 AM

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Reading Logs Due

Spelling Words

boil

coin

point

spoil

voice

enjoy

about

different

father

important

told

colorful

wonderful