Hello November!

Welcome to the beautiful month of November second grade families,
The month where we show gratitude for all of life's blessings!  This is the time of year when we take time out of our hectic lives to celebrate what we treasure most!  The gifts of faith, family, and friends.  Here's to a month of giving thanks!  Please continue reading to see what lies ahead this week in the second grade classroom and right here at ACS.
ELA ~ Our language arts lessons from last week will be continued this week because we did not complete all of the content.  However, the students will have a new "Spelling list" that will be located inside their agendas.  This week's list will also focus on contractions.

Spelling ~ Contractions (A new list will be written down inside your child's agenda.)
Grammar ~ Verbs (Present, Past, and Future)
Writing ~ Informative Writing Instructions
Target Skill ~ Fact and Opinion, Author's Purpose, and Monitor/Clarify

 Math ~ The students will focus on basic facts and their relationships.  Our current unit introduces the students to addition and subtraction.


Science ~   This week, the students will continue their lessons on animal traits, habitats, and life cycles.
STREAM ~ Your children will have a STREAM lesson this week where they will work in cooperative groups to engineer a "perch" for an assigned "fuzzy critter."  After the students complete their engineering lesson, they will be asked the following question,  "What was the purpose for creating a perch for your furry friend?"  This will lead the children into our lessons on habitats.  It will also allow your children to have a better understanding of why animals live in specific habitats.


Religion ~ The students will continue to  learn and practice "The Examination of Conscience" to prepare them for the sacrament of Reconciliation.  The students will continue to focus on the lives of the saints this week!

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

The students will attend their monthly "Rosary" on Monday, November 6th at 2:15 inside St. Gabriel's Church.

 The students will attend Mass on Friday, November 10th at 8:15 inside St. Gabriel's Church.
The Tech Corner
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.

Upcoming Dates

Diocesan Night of Hope Dinner  Nov 04 2017 at 06:00 PM
Oktoberfest at Harold's  Nov 07 2017 at 06:30 PM
Veteran's Day Celebration  Nov 10 2017 
Evening Under the Stars  Nov 10 2017 at 06:30 PM
Thanksgiving Break   Nov 22 2017 

Homework
Monday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”
Complete the math skill review page.

Tuesday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”
Complete the reading comprehension skill page.

Wednesday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”
Complete the verbs skill page.

Thursday
Please read for 15 to 20 minutes and write down the title of your book utilizing the weekly “Reading Log.”
Complete the Veteran’s Day activity page.


Don’t forget to have one of your parents sign your reading log and your agenda this evening!
Study for your Spelling Test which will take place on Friday.


Please note that the “High Frequency Words” will not be on our weekly Spelling test.  However, they are words that the students need to become familiar with, as they will assist them in their reading fluency and writing skills.  


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