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March 24, 2019 
Our first weekend of spring!  I guess the weather was better than in winter... I'd still like it a bit warmer... maybe just less wind. 

I have a request...

We have a little more than 1 quarter left in 2nd grade... can you believe it!

We are running out of tissues and wipes.  I would appreciate any donation you could make. 

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Mar 24, 2019 at 10:31 PM
  
March 4, 2019 
Good afternoon, 

It was so great to see all those smiling faces this morning!

Just putting it out there again.... Sister Marie's Communion Parent Meeting is tonight at 7:15. 

We started our new Reader and Workbook today.  With the new books come some new routines.  I've also given a few updates on other topics.... 

1. The spelling quizzes will consist of only the 12 memory words. 
2. Your child should practice reading the pattern words each week, several times.  These words will show up on dictation quizzes.  
3. The memory words should be written 5 times, neatly in your daily routine notebook.  We set up the page today, please refer to those guidelines when doing homework.  This, along with a "Backpack" homework page is due on Wednesday.  
4. Your child also came home with a reading passage.  Please practice this same passage each night this week.  We are working on building fluency.  I suggested to the students that they keep a folder of the fluency story and the pattern words so that they can practice throughout the remainder of the school year.  
5.  There is a test on Wednesday on the book, Good Night, Good Knight.  We read that in class last week.  I've attached a PDF copy on the English/Language Arts link of my web-page.  I also sent home a study sheet with the vocabulary we practiced last week and some other notes to help prepare for the test.  
6. We will go to church on Wednesday for Ashes.  We have started to read about Lent in our Religion book. 
7. If all goes as I planned.... there will be a math assessment on Friday covering lessons 12 - 16. 
8. We finished up investigation 3 in science today in our Sound unit.  I would like to give a test on this investigation before moving on to investigation 4.  If we have the test on Monday we can begin investigation 4 on Tuesday. I will send home the book this week so that you can begin to review for the assessment on Monday.  Start with the vocabulary, be able to distinguish between strong vibrations and weak vibrations and the type of sounds they make and be able to write a conclusion about vibrations and the volume of sound. They will also be asked to draw a scale - like in the book, to distinguish among the 4 sounds on a soft - loud scale. 
9. We are working on being more independent and responsible and not relying on my web-page or mom as much.  Please know that I am always here as a back up; I'm just stretching them...  Our little birdies must start to flutter and fly on their own a bit! 

Ahhh... I think that is all...

GBWY, always!
Posted by Guest  On Mar 04, 2019 at 3:42 PM
  
February 25, 2019 
What a windy night it was!

I have some housekeeping information. 
  • Beginning with the 3rd quarter the spelling and dictation quizzes will not be combined into one grade for the unit.  You will be seeing each grade individually.
  • The children will be working, in math, on problem-solving.  There will be quizzes most weeks, on Fridays to assess their progress.  Practicing at home will help them be successful.  
  • There will not be spelling and dictation this coming week as we have finished our first book and there will be a progress test administered to the children.
  • I have asked the children to read chapter books for their Reading Response Logs moving forward.  They need to be able to respond to their reading in class as well as at home therefore, they will, on occasion be asked to write a response to a book which we read in school. They have been doing a wonderful job on their at-home Response Log; it will be nice to read what they have to say about our at school books. 
  •  When the children receive their new reader and workbook I will send the workbook home to be covered in clear contact paper.  I will also let you know about the changes in the ELA routines associated with the new book. 
  • The Week-night make up Parent Communion Meeting is this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in case you didn't make the weekend meeting. 
  • Please keep practicing prayers.  We are asked to randomly assess the students' ability to write out and/or recite our regularly prayed prayers. 

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Feb 25, 2019 at 12:24 AM
  
February 20, 2019 
Good afternoon, 

Due to the shortened day, I've made some changes to our homework/assessment plan for this week.   Please check the homework page for an update. 

Additionally, the Religious Education Office has postponed the Communion Parent Meeting, originally scheduled for tonight, to Wednesday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m.

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Feb 20, 2019 at 2:20 PM
  
February 14, 2019 
Good afternoon, 

I am just writing to remind you to check the Sacraments Link on my web page as the parent communion meetings are next week.  There are two dates to accommodate your various schedules.  Please make sure that you attend one of them. 

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Feb 14, 2019 at 3:46 PM
  
January 30, 2019 
What a crazy day... week.... 

There will be no tests or quizzes this week. 

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Jan 30, 2019 at 12:36 PM
  
3rd Quarter Reading Response Logs 
 Reading Logs are due ONLY on these dates.  

3rd Quarter Reading Response Log Due Dates

February 11

February 25

March 11

March 25

April 8 
Posted by Guest  On Jan 24, 2019 at 3:29 PM
  
January 14, 2019 
Happy New Year!  What a chilly few days....

Please make sure that your child is dressed for warm weather.  Please, also, refer to Sister Kathleen's weekly parent newsletter for misc. information.      I reviewed the water bottle rules and some of the uniform guidelines today.   We do have a number of sick students in 2nd grade.  I appreciate that you are keeping your child home to get better!  Please know that all are missed in class.  

Thank you, to all who are signing the homework.  The data is changing and I've got less repetitive writing to do on the pages!  Wouldn't 100% be amazing! I did tell the students if there is ever a day when all 29 students have signed homework they will earn a "smile" on their class Heart Chart.  We are closing in on a complete heart. 

Remember, First Reconciliation is on January 26th.... the time is soon upon us!  We are practicing in class and with Father Michael.   Please check the link for Sacraments for details on when to arrive at the church. 

GBWY
Posted by Guest  On Jan 14, 2019 at 3:49 PM
  
December 18, 2018 
It has certainly been a busy few weeks!  The Christmas concert was lovely.  The whole school did a splendid job of telling the story of Jesus' birth.  Second Grade did an especially great job with their heavenly voices!

We are preparing for our trip to Philipsburg Manor; I'm excited to go back, it's been a long time since I've visited the Manor, and I've never seen it at Christmas.  While perusing the extended forecast, it appears that we may luck out with the weather!  We do, however, need to be prepared and warm.  

These next few days are jammed packed with activity,  so I will take time now to wish you all a blessed Christmas with your families.  Treasure each moment big and small.  Each one matters immensely. I hope you all experience the magic and joy of Christmas and that the light of Jesus shines in your life throughout 2019. 

GBWY; always. 
Posted by Guest  On Dec 18, 2018 at 8:21 PM
  
Happy Thanksgiving 
You will be in my prayers for a blessed Thanksgiving celebration with your family and friends.  Family and friends are among the most treasured gifts we have.  May you all come together in prayerfulness and peace and reflect upon all that is good in your life. 

GBWY, always. 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 17, 2018 at 4:54 AM
  
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