Hello March!

Hello Families of Second Graders,
Welcome to the beautiful month of March!  The month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.  This month will be filled with many Lenten activities, such as, The Stations of the Cross every Monday at 2:20 pm, Lenten based learning will take place within the classroom, and the second graders will be experiencing a Lenten retreat at St. Rose in Anthem on March 21st.  Please know that we are still in need of one or two more parent chaperones/drivers.  Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place this week in the second grade and right here at ACS.
Spelling ~ Words with er
Grammar ~ What is an Adjective?
Writing ~ Informative Writing
Target Skill ~ Main Ideas and Details, Cause and Effect, Infer/Predict

 Math ~ The students will continue their lessons on 3 digit addition and subtraction.

 Science ~ The students will continue to learn about the properties and states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).

 Religion ~ 
The students will continue to  learn and practice "The Examination of Conscience" to prepare them for the sacrament of Reconciliation.  
The students will also utilize their Religion text book to assist them in growing in their faith.  This week's lesson will focus on "The Good Shepherd."


The students will pray during a variety of times throughout our school day.

The students will attend "The Stations of the Cross" and Mass this week.
Don't forget that your child has access to the following websites to enrich their learning at home:

  • Spelling City(spellingcity.com) ~ This site will help your child in preparing for their weekly Spelling tests.
  • IXL ~ This site will assist your child in their math skills.
  • Your child's username and passwords to these sites are located inside their agendas.
Tumble Books (Portland, Oregon) website


Free Typing Program for Kids

 Upcoming Dates

 PIE Meeting  Mar 06 2018 at 06:30 PM  
No School - Teachers Spring In-Service  Mar 09 2018   
Beauty and the Beast Jr. - School Musical  Mar 16 2018 at 06:30 PM 
Beauty and the Beast Jr. - School Musical  Mar 17 2018 at 06:30 PM


Homework
Second Grade Homework for the Week of March 5th
Due Date for Homework:  Thursday, March 8th
Monday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”  
Please complete the writing skill page.
Optional ~ The students may choose to do one “un-homework activity” and can trade their ticket in for a raffle ticket on Friday!

Tuesday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”  
Please complete the 3 digit addition skill sheet for tonight’s homework.
Optional ~ The students may choose to do one “un-homework activity” and can trade their ticket in for a raffle ticket on Friday!

Wednesday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”
Please complete the Spelling skill sheet for tonight.
Optional ~ The students may choose to do one “un-homework activity” and can trade their ticket in for a raffle ticket on Friday!
Don’t forget to have one of your parents sign your reading log and your agenda this evening!

Thursday
Homework is due!  

Today we will be having our weekly Spelling Test!

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