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