Second Grade Newsletter

January 30, 2012

I am a BRUIN: I Believe, I am Responsible, I Use my words, I am Involved, and I am Nourished in body, mind and soul.

Dear Parents,

It was so nice to see you all at Open House yesterday. Thank you all for your hard work with the Box-a-saurus project. Our class received many compliments from those that visited and from other staff members.

Today begins Catholic Schools Week. Thursday is Student Appreciation Day, and it is a non-uniform dress day. Please send your child a card, note or letter letting them know how much you love them and how much you appreciate them. Please make sure you do not include any flowers, balloons, candy etc.

Our class is still collecting a buck and a blanket for St. Bonaventure School.

Progress Reports go home on Wednesday. I cannot stress enough how important it is for your child to know their addition facts. I still see a handful of students counting on their fingers. If your child did not do well on the last facts test, you need to review these facts with them for homework.

OVERVIEW OF THIS WEEK:

Math- creating and reading a Venn Diagram; Identifying a.m. and p.m.; identifying noon and midnight; identifying dozen and half dozen; adding three two-digit numbers;

Simple Solutions-   Quiz Tues. Lessons 49-52

Reading- “Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea” summaries; study guide; Test Monday

Religion- Finish Chapter 7 and highlighting; test Friday

Vocabulary- Test Friday Unit 5 &6 Review

Phonics- continue Unit 4; consonant blends with r, l, s and final blends

Social Studies- Unit 3 Lesson 1; Using Flow Charts; Test on Thursday

Dates to Remember:

Monday- Catholic Schools Week begins

Tuesday- Parent Appreciation Day! Donuts with Dad; Simple Solutions Quiz

Wednesday- Staff Appreciation Day!

Thursday- Student Appreciation Day! Non-uniform dress day; Social Studies Test

Friday- Liturgy; Dress Uniform; Religious/Volunteer Day! 8^th Grade Healthy Snack Sale; Vocabulary and Religion Test

Have a great week!

God Bless,

Mrs. Vinski