School Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 11:15 a.m. - Please wear regular uniform. No P.E. clothes!
ITBS is coming up next week! Remember to avoid making any appointments during the morning hours (8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). It is important to stay on a regular schedule, including an early bed time. Eat a healthy breakfast and bring a nutritious snack and lunch to school. Students WILL NOT have homework during the week of ITBS testing.
Reporters (Please be ready to report Friday!)
Life- Colin
Poetry- Azure
News- Benny
Fun- Chace
Weather- Cydney
Vocabulary- Sebastian
Spelling contract - Please complete only ONE spelling assignment each night. The purpose is to practice the words each night so that the words stay fresh in the students' minds for Friday. The packet should be stapled together with your child's name on it and handed in on Friday. Please Do NOT hand the spelling packet in early!
Spelling words
Regular
jumped
pulled
pushed
crossed
wished
picked
Sight
house
never
took
these
off
Challenge
candy
shiny
Monday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB p. 69 and 73
3. Math Unit 1 practice test p. 53-54 (will be in homework folder)
Math test tomorrow!
Tuesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB p. 75 and 76
3. Unit 1 test - No math homework
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB p. 72 and 79
3. Practice basic addition and subtraction facts (ex. flash cards)
Thursday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB p. 71 and 80
3. Practice basic addition and subtraction facts
Friday
Spelling contract due!
Reporters be ready to report tomorrow!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Homework and News (September 21-25)
Important Reminders
Spelling words are part of nightly homework. There will be a spelling test every Friday unless otherwise noted. You will receive a spelling contract tonight that is part of weekly homework and your child's homework grade (a copy of the spelling contract is on this blog in case you lose it). Words should be recorded into the agenda book each Monday and the list will be checked every Tuesday in class.
Reporters start this week. A letter is being sent home with instructions on what is required when your child is the reporter for the week (a copy of this letter is on this blog if you lose it).
Reporters for this week:
Hannah - Life
Jeremiah - Poetry
Kamille - News
Taalib - Fun
Kia - Weather
Colin - Vocabulary
Please remember that student grades are posted on Gradelink, and should be checked regularly to see your child's progress. Even though a Friday folder is sent home with all graded work, it is important for you to see the overall grades.
Spelling Words
Regular
deep
meal
free
team
seen
leaf
Sight
should
their
very
through
would
Challenge
lunch
each
Monday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 55 and 63
3. Math pages 13-14
Tuesday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 57 and 59
3. Math pages 15-16
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 56 and 58
3. Math pages 17-18
Thursday
Reporters be ready!
Spelling Test tomorrow
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB page 64
3. Math pages 19-20
Spelling words are part of nightly homework. There will be a spelling test every Friday unless otherwise noted. You will receive a spelling contract tonight that is part of weekly homework and your child's homework grade (a copy of the spelling contract is on this blog in case you lose it). Words should be recorded into the agenda book each Monday and the list will be checked every Tuesday in class.
Reporters start this week. A letter is being sent home with instructions on what is required when your child is the reporter for the week (a copy of this letter is on this blog if you lose it).
Reporters for this week:
Hannah - Life
Jeremiah - Poetry
Kamille - News
Taalib - Fun
Kia - Weather
Colin - Vocabulary
Please remember that student grades are posted on Gradelink, and should be checked regularly to see your child's progress. Even though a Friday folder is sent home with all graded work, it is important for you to see the overall grades.
Spelling Words
Regular
deep
meal
free
team
seen
leaf
Sight
should
their
very
through
would
Challenge
lunch
each
Monday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 55 and 63
3. Math pages 13-14
Tuesday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 57 and 59
3. Math pages 15-16
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB pages 56 and 58
3. Math pages 17-18
Thursday
Reporters be ready!
Spelling Test tomorrow
1. Read for 20 minutes and spelling contract
2. PB page 64
3. Math pages 19-20
“Get to 50” Spelling Contract
This is your spelling contract for the week. It is your choice how many activities you complete as long as you get to 50 points. Make sure to spell ALL words correctly on each activity. A grade will be given that corresponds to the amount of activities you complete.
Here are your options:
1. Write your spelling words 4 times each (15 points)
2. Colorful Words – Use two different color pens to write your spelling words. Use one color to write the consonants and the other for vowels. (15 points)
3. Divide each spelling word into syllables. (15 points)
4. Write your words 3 times each in cursive (20 points)
5. Write a letter to a friend using all of your spelling words (20 points)
6. Arrange the letters of each word in ABC order. Ex. Broken would be beknor (20 points)
7. Make a word search with all of your words. (10 points)
8. Type the spelling words 4 times each. (15 points)
9. Write a rhyming word for each spelling word. (15 points)
10. Words-in-words-For ten words, write the word and then write at least 2 words made from each word. EX. Agriculture – trail, cult (15 points)
Due every Friday! Staple all the work together and write your name, date and number on the front. Remember to keep this sheet safe, but if you do lose it this information it is on the blog!
This is your spelling contract for the week. It is your choice how many activities you complete as long as you get to 50 points. Make sure to spell ALL words correctly on each activity. A grade will be given that corresponds to the amount of activities you complete.
Here are your options:
1. Write your spelling words 4 times each (15 points)
2. Colorful Words – Use two different color pens to write your spelling words. Use one color to write the consonants and the other for vowels. (15 points)
3. Divide each spelling word into syllables. (15 points)
4. Write your words 3 times each in cursive (20 points)
5. Write a letter to a friend using all of your spelling words (20 points)
6. Arrange the letters of each word in ABC order. Ex. Broken would be beknor (20 points)
7. Make a word search with all of your words. (10 points)
8. Type the spelling words 4 times each. (15 points)
9. Write a rhyming word for each spelling word. (15 points)
10. Words-in-words-For ten words, write the word and then write at least 2 words made from each word. EX. Agriculture – trail, cult (15 points)
Due every Friday! Staple all the work together and write your name, date and number on the front. Remember to keep this sheet safe, but if you do lose it this information it is on the blog!
Reporters
September 21, 2009
Dear Second Grade,
Beginning this week we will start reporters! Every Monday, six students will be picked to give a report on Friday. They include the Fun Reporter, Weather Reporter, Life Reporter, News Reporter, Poetry Reporter, and Vocabulary Reporter. Each reporter will report on their given topic.
Fun Reporter- gives reviews on movies, books, restaurants, museums, games, theme parks, etc. or may share up to three appropriate jokes
Weather Reporter- tells us the forecast for the weekend as well as the air quality and phase of the moon
Life Reporter- reports on any hobbies they may have. They can share photos, pictures they’ve drawn, stories they’ve written, trophies they’ve won, or anything else that has to do with their life
News Reporter- tells us what’s happening in the news. Some examples include new art exhibits at various museums, community festivals coming up, sport reports, etc. Parents, please make sure that the topics are age appropriate.
Poetry Reporter- reads us a poem they like or one that they wrote.
Vocabulary Reporter- tries to find a word that they think the class won’t know and shares it with us. The word may be in a different language. Students will be expected to say the word, give us 3 clues for guessing its definition, and use it in a sentence.
If you or your children have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. However, the goal is to keep it fun and simple. Thank you and happy reporting!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Callanen & Mrs. Sederstrom
Dear Second Grade,
Beginning this week we will start reporters! Every Monday, six students will be picked to give a report on Friday. They include the Fun Reporter, Weather Reporter, Life Reporter, News Reporter, Poetry Reporter, and Vocabulary Reporter. Each reporter will report on their given topic.
Fun Reporter- gives reviews on movies, books, restaurants, museums, games, theme parks, etc. or may share up to three appropriate jokes
Weather Reporter- tells us the forecast for the weekend as well as the air quality and phase of the moon
Life Reporter- reports on any hobbies they may have. They can share photos, pictures they’ve drawn, stories they’ve written, trophies they’ve won, or anything else that has to do with their life
News Reporter- tells us what’s happening in the news. Some examples include new art exhibits at various museums, community festivals coming up, sport reports, etc. Parents, please make sure that the topics are age appropriate.
Poetry Reporter- reads us a poem they like or one that they wrote.
Vocabulary Reporter- tries to find a word that they think the class won’t know and shares it with us. The word may be in a different language. Students will be expected to say the word, give us 3 clues for guessing its definition, and use it in a sentence.
If you or your children have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. However, the goal is to keep it fun and simple. Thank you and happy reporting!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Callanen & Mrs. Sederstrom
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Homework and News (September 14 - 18)
Reminders:
This week is the Parish Mission. We hope to see you at church this evening! There is no homework on Monday, but we expect the students to be able to complete their homework the rest of the week. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
9/16 - Picture Day- every student needs his/her own envelope and payment
9/18 - Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
Spelling Words
Regular
child
chin
chip
shape
ship
shut
Sight
clean
many
use
work
world
Challenge
grade
write
Monday
No homework, hope to see you at church!
Tuesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 35-36
3. Math pages 8 - 9
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 37 & 44
3. Math pages 10 - 11
Thursday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 47 - 48
3. Math page 12
Friday
11:30 a.m. dismissal
This week is the Parish Mission. We hope to see you at church this evening! There is no homework on Monday, but we expect the students to be able to complete their homework the rest of the week. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
9/16 - Picture Day- every student needs his/her own envelope and payment
9/18 - Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
Spelling Words
Regular
child
chin
chip
shape
ship
shut
Sight
clean
many
use
work
world
Challenge
grade
write
Monday
No homework, hope to see you at church!
Tuesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 35-36
3. Math pages 8 - 9
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 37 & 44
3. Math pages 10 - 11
Thursday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. PB pages 47 - 48
3. Math page 12
Friday
11:30 a.m. dismissal
Friday, September 4, 2009
Homework and News (September 7-11)
We hope you all enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day weekend. We are looking forward to meeting you at Back to School Night on Tuesday September 8th. The Parent Meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the church, followed by two 15 minute classroom presentations.
Please remember to follow the uniform policy every day.
This will be the first week that we will be going to our normal job share schedule. Mrs. Callanen will be here every Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Sederstrom will be here every Wednesday and Thursday. We will alternate Fridays. If you need to reach us, our contact information is on the right side of the blog.
NO SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK!
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Back to School Night No Homework
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Practice Book pgs. 19, 21, 23
3. Math p. 5, 6
Thursday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Practice Book pgs. 24, 31
3. Math p. 7, 8
Reminder
Picture day is Wednesday September 16th!
Please remember to follow the uniform policy every day.
This will be the first week that we will be going to our normal job share schedule. Mrs. Callanen will be here every Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Sederstrom will be here every Wednesday and Thursday. We will alternate Fridays. If you need to reach us, our contact information is on the right side of the blog.
NO SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK!
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Back to School Night No Homework
Wednesday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Practice Book pgs. 19, 21, 23
3. Math p. 5, 6
Thursday
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Practice Book pgs. 24, 31
3. Math p. 7, 8
Reminder
Picture day is Wednesday September 16th!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Important note on workbooks!
September 1, 2009
Dear Second Grade,
We apologize for the confusion with the workbooks yesterday! The math workbook will be used most nights for homework but will not need to be brought to school everyday. Please tear out the nightly homework, complete it, and return it in the homework folder each day. We will, however, be working in the reading practice book in class and at home. Therefore, the reading workbook will need to come back and forth each day. You do not need to tear out the pages for the reading workbook, just complete the pages and bring it back attached to the book. Please call or email if you have any questions 310-670-1678 x212 or 2ndgradesjs@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Mrs. Callanen and Mrs. Sederstrom
Dear Second Grade,
We apologize for the confusion with the workbooks yesterday! The math workbook will be used most nights for homework but will not need to be brought to school everyday. Please tear out the nightly homework, complete it, and return it in the homework folder each day. We will, however, be working in the reading practice book in class and at home. Therefore, the reading workbook will need to come back and forth each day. You do not need to tear out the pages for the reading workbook, just complete the pages and bring it back attached to the book. Please call or email if you have any questions 310-670-1678 x212 or 2ndgradesjs@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Mrs. Callanen and Mrs. Sederstrom
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