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Essential Question: What do pets need to be healthy and happy?
Grammar: Types of Sentences
Spelling: long Vowels a, i
Writing: Narrative Writing (Sentences That Describe)
Phonics: Long Vowels a and i, and Open and Closed Syllable patterns
Please note, all of the students are expected to have their weekly list of Spelling words written inside their "Agendas/Planners." This skill will best prepare your students as they navigate into every grade level at ACS. It is a skill that promotes being organized and responsible for keeping track of their homework.
Here are this week's list of words:
cake
mine
plate
size
ate
grape
prize
wipe
race
line
pile
rake
gave (review word)
bike (review word)
mistake (challenge word)
while (challenge word)
Math
The students will continue learning about odd and even numbers.
The students will also understand that arrays are images that relay repeated addition concepts.
The students will also demonstrate their knowledge that arrays relate to multiplication concepts.
Social Studies
The students will continue growing their map skills!
Here's what the students are currently learning in order to assist them in better understanding the purpose of maps, how maps work, and how maps allow us to better understand the world around us. Below you will discover the key concepts that will be taught in the second grade classroom.
The students will be able to:
- Identify and Recognize the seven continents
- Identify and Recognize the five oceans
- Understand and Demonstrate the 4 cardinal directions
- Identify a Compass Rose
- Read a Map
- Create a Map
- Identify and Understand what a natural landform is (Examples: mountains, lakes, rivers, hills, plateaus, peninsula, plains, etc.)
Homework
This week will begin your child's first formal week of homework. The second graders are expected to read nightly, and fill out their reading log. Please sign your child's homework on Thursday evenings. Every second grader will need to hand in their homework on Friday. Also note, that explicit directions are given in class to the students. Research shows that students that read nightly for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes, and then log their reading, typically show the most gains in the area of reading fluency.
All of the students will need to prepare and study their list of Spelling words.
The second grade Spelling test will take place this Friday.
Here are the Second Grade Specials:
Monday ~ Art at 12:10
Tuesday ~ Spanish at 12:30 p.m. P.E. at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday ~ Mass Day at 8:15 a.m.
Spanish 9:40 and Music at 1:00
Thursday ~ P.E. at 1:45 p.m.
Friday ~ No special area classes. However, I do my best to create fun learning based activities on Friday afternoons for the children to enjoy! Computer lessons will typically take place on Friday afternoons.
Upcoming Events
September 6, Monday Labor day, no school
September 8, Wednesday Oregano’s Dine Out Fundraiser. Dine in or Take out, please support the ACS dine out fundraiser.
September 12, Sunday Join us at 10:30 a.m. Mass for Fr. Chad King’s official Installation Mass as Pastor with Bishop Olmsted.
September 13, Monday Monthly Rosary led by 8th grade the Joyful Mysteries. At 2:20 in the church. All are welcome.
September 13 – 16, Mon – Thurs No daily Mass or Adoration. Fr. Chad and Fr. David will be attending the Diocese of Phoenix Priest Convocation
September 15, Wednesday Student Picture day. 8th graders wear light blue polos, K-7 wear royal blue polos except those girls wearing the plaid jumper should wear white blouse.
September 17, Friday 8th Grade $1 Free Dress Day. Students may dress out of uniform (See uniform guidelines on acsphx.org.) for a minimum of $1 donation. The donation is towards the 8th grade Trip and activities throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your support.
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