The Second Grade Ranch

  Hello Second Grade Families, Welcome to the third week of Advent.  This week the candle that symbolizes "Joy" has been lit!  The birth of Jesus renews our spirits with the gift of joy.  This week will certainly bring the gift of joy to the second grade.  The Christmas concert will take place on Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 in the new St. Gabriel's Catholic Church.  It will certainly be a joyous occasion.  Also, on Friday, December 17th, the second graders will enjoy our "Christmas Around the World" classroom celebration!   Also, if possible, please have your child bring their favorite board game on Friday.  The children will have time to play their board game with their classmates. Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place inside our second grade classroom and right here at ACS. ELA The students will be focusing on creating a formal writing sample this week.  The topic will be about "How to properly decorate a Christmas tree.&

  Peace be with you Second Grade Families, Welcome to the second week of Advent.  May this week bring each of you the gift of peace.  To begin this week,  your children will be attending our all school Rosary on Monday, December 6th.  Monday will also be the feast day of St. Nicholas who is the patron saint of children.  Monday will bring many faith filled blessings and will be a positive start to our week! Also note, your children will need to prepare for their spelling test which will take place on Friday, and read nightly and log it using their December themed "Engage It" reading log.  Next week, there will be absolutely no homework.  Enjoy the extra time together as a family. 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 can you communicate in different ways? Grammar:  Using Proper Nouns Spelling:  Long o (-o, -oa, -ow) Phonics:  Long o