President's Day!

 

Hello Second Grade Families,

Welcome back from a very needed four day weekend!

I hope that you and your families were able to enjoy the blessings of Valentine's Day and President's Day along with the amazing weather!  

This coming Wednesday will be Ash Wednesday, and this will mark the beginning of the holy season of Lent.  The season where we Catholics embrace fasting, almsgiving, and praying as a simple way of honoring all that our savior has done for us.  Should you wish to read more on the purpose behind these three Catholic Lenten traditions, please click the link below to gain more insights.

https://teachingcatholickids.com/why-we-pray-fast-and-give-alms-during-lent/


Your children will be attending Mass this Ash Wednesday and we will be discussing and learning all about this most holy season within our classroom community.

Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place both inside our second grade class and right here at ACS.

ELA


Essential question that the students will answer:  

How are signs helpful?
Target Skills:  Text and Graphic Features, Points of View, Questions
Writing Focus:  Narrative Writing 
Grammar Focus: Commas in Dates and Places
Spelling Focus:  Words with ar
Bonus Words for this week's Spelling List:  art, jar, carpet, apartment

The students will continue learning how to write in cursive.  

Math
The students will begin learning key money concepts and will begin formal lessons on how to properly tell time on both an analog and on a digital clock.

Social Studies
The students will begin lessons on the western expansion of America!

Religion

The students will have another sacramental preparation lesson this week.

The students will focus on the unit "We Believe" utilizing the Jesus Our Life religion series. 

The students will pray throughout their school day and this includes at daily Pledge/Prayer, before lunch, and prior to dismissal.

The second graders will continue praying for the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel per Father Chad's request.  All of the ACS students will be saying the prayer each time we attend Mass on Wednesday mornings.   However, the students are now focusing on memorizing and learning the "Act of Contrition" in order to best prepare them for the holy sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Here are the Second Grade Specials:

Monday ~ Art at 12:10

Tuesday ~ P.E. at 2:25

                  Spanish at 12:00

Wednesday ~ Mass Day at 8:15 a.m. 

                        Spanish 9:40 and Music at 1:00

Thursday ~    P.E. at 2:25

Friday ~ No special area classes


Don't forget that your child has access to several academic computer sites to enhance their learning at home.

Here is a quick list to assist your child in their academic growth at home.

  • RAZ kids ( Your child may utilize this site to complete their nightly reading homework.)
  • IXL (Section I focuses on double digit addition with and without regrouping)
  • Class Dojo!  This site can be accessed each day to allow your child to gain insights on their behavioral decisions from the day.  The students will earn points that then allow them to upgrade their site's avatar and the site will allow the students to view social/emotional developmental videos that were viewed in class from that specific day.  It's such an engaging behavioral tool and it motivates and empowers the students to give their very best efforts each day.
  • So far in Class Dojo, your children have focused on the social/emotional skills of having a "Growth Mindset" and how to be "Perseverant."  This week, the students will be focusing on the skill of "Respect."  

Upcoming Events

  • February 15, Monday:  Dine Out Fundraiser at MOD Pizza 5355 E Carefree Highway Cave Creek, AZ  85331  Walk in take out: use flyer below.  Order online: use promo code GR170736A.
  • February 17, Ash Wednesday:  There will be 2 Masses with ash distribution for students/staff and school parents at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 
  • February 19, Friday:  Stations of the Cross Friday (Feb 26 and Mar 5, 19, 26) during Lent at 2:15 p.m.  8th grade will lead on Feb. 19, then 7, 6, ,5, and 4. All grades can attend.  (No Stations on March 12 due to Inservice Day/half day).  


Homework

This week, the students will need to read each night for at least 15 minutes and log their reading utilizing their reading log. 

 The reading log is due on Friday.


The students will also need to study for their Spelling Test that will take place on Friday.


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