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
