Week of February 6 - 10

2nd Grade Parent Update

Week of February 6 - 10

Thank you so much for your participation in Catholic Schools Week!

It was wonderful seeing so many families at Open House. 

Announcements for this Week:

Benchmark Testing

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

100th Day of School

Tuesday, February 7 will be our 100th Day of 2nd Grade! Students will celebrate with a special treat at the end of the day. Be sure to congratulate them on all of their hard work and progress so far this year!

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. You are welcome to join us!

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. 

Looking Ahead:

St. Valentine’s Day

On Tuesday, February 14, we will celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Students will be permitted to distribute valentines to their classmates and share treats during the afternoon. If your child wishes to participate, please make sure to have enough for everyone in the class. We have 20 students total, 15 girls and 5 boys.

Hawaii Raffle Tickets

We are still short of our fundraising goal so, keep selling your Hawaii Raffle tickets to family, friends, and neighbors! Students who sell a whole sheet of tickets 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.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Students will attend a special Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 AM.

Curriculum Update:

Phonics: The Short E Sound of “ea”, The Suffix “-er”

Reading: Theme: Traditional Foods, Skill: Fantasy vs. Reality

English: Adjectives: Using Words to Describe Nouns

Math: Two-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

Religion: The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Social Studies: From Field to Market (human resources, capital resources)

Science: Land Changes, Erosion and Weathering

Homework for this Week:

Monday

ABC Spelling Words

Practice Book p. 35 - 36

Math Worksheet

Social Studies p. 30

Tuesday 

Spelling Sentences

Practice Book p. 42

Math p. 58

English Worksheet

Wednesday 

Spelling Scramble

Practice Book p. 48

Math p. 59

Science p. 61A

Thursday

Rainbow Words

Math Worksheet

Practice Book p. 43

Friday - Mass at 11:00 AM

Spelling and Phonics Test

Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Reading Logs Due

Spelling Words

bread

breath

spread

sweat

thread

weather

large

ready

says

today

wash

eraser

helper