Advent ~ Week 1 ~ Hope

 

Hello Second Grade Families,

This week begins the very first week of Advent.  The first candle that is lit on the Advent wreath symbolizes the gift of "Hope."  May we all feel the presence of the Holy Spirit this week as we focus on having hopeful hearts.  After all, Jesus is the reason for the season, and his birth filled the world with hope!

 Please continue reading this newsletter to stay up to date on all that will be transpiring both inside the second grade classroom and right here at ACS.

 

ELA



Essential Question:  How are some schools different from each other?

Grammar:  Quotation Marks

Spelling:  Vowel Teams - ee, ea

Phonics:  Vowel Teams -ee, ea

Writing:  Informative Writing - Persuasive Paragraph


Spelling List:

free 

teach

teeth 

please 

beach 

wheel 

team 

speak 

sneeze 

sheep 

meaning 

weave  

eat

read

between 

reason 

 

Math 

This week, the students will continue working in Unit 5 utilizing the Big Ideas textbook.  

This unit focuses on subtracting within 100.

If your child struggles with memorizing basic subtraction facts, please know that "Sushi Monster" is a great app found on Apple that can be downloaded onto a device.  It may assist your children in becoming fluent in their basic addition and subtraction facts. 
 
Science
The students will be learning about the importance of protecting our natural resources.
Topics that will be covered are the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
 
Religion
  • The students will be learning about the season of Advent.
  • The students will be learning about the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church. 
  • Last week, the students learned about the liturgical colors of the Catholic Church.
  • The students will be attending an all school Mass on Wednesday, November 31st at 8:15 a.m. inside St. Gabriel's Catholic Church 

 

Don't forget that every second grader has access to the following websites to assist them in the areas of Reading and Math

  • RAZ Kids (the students may use this site to complete their nightly reading homework)
  • Splash Math Learning (This site will assist your child in mastering mathematical concepts that are taught inside our second grade classroom.)

Homework
  • The students will need to study their Spelling words in order to be best prepared for their Spelling test which will take place on Friday, December3rd.
  • The students are expected to read nightly for a minimum of 15 minutes.  For the next two weeks, the students will need to complete and return their "Engage It" reading log!  The reading log is due on Friday, December 10th.
  • There will be no reading homework the week of December 13th through the 17th!  Enjoy the extra family time that week:)

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 ~  There are no specials on Friday!

 

Upcoming Events

November 27, Saturday:  Kiwanis Christmas Jubilee, free event! 10 am – 5 pm at the Carefree Pavilion. See flyer!

December 1, Wednesday: Barros Dine Out Fundraiser 25% goes back to ACS use attached flyer!

December 1, Wednesday:  Picture Retakes.  1st and 7th grades will retake their class picture.  Please email the office if you have not notified us if you want retakes.

December 5, Sunday:  Music Recital.  Students taught by Mrs. Trayer and Mrs. Himmelein in private lessons.  Recital will be in the Parish Hall (former church) 11:30 – 1 p.m.  All are welcome.

December 6-9, Mon-Thurs: Christmas Market – Students will be able to shop for special gifts for family, friends and everyone in between.  Many items, see attached flyer, for $15 and under.  This is a cash only event.

December 10, Friday 6 p.m.: St. Nicholas Family Event at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Parish, in the Courtyard.  St. Nick will be there!

There will be games, caroling, Advent Wreath blessing, hot cocoa, and much more! And it’s free!!! 

December 12, Sunday: American Heritage Girls – Stars and Stripes Court of Honor, Girl members wear your Class A uniform. Mass at 10:30, Court of Honor following (12:00pm), Stations of the Cross blessing and lunch reception.

Save the Date:

December 13, Monday:  Spelling Bee held in the parish hall (former church) at 1:15pm.  All are welcome.

December 13, Monday:  Knights of Columbus fundraiser at the Creek on December 13. A portion of your bill will go to the St.Gabriel’s Knights to help military families at Christmas time. 

December 16, Thursday:  ACS Christmas Concert in the new church at 6:30 p.m. Student attire- Guys in ties, girls in their Sunday best please! (Previously scheduled on December 15, Wednesday.)

 

 

 

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