Our Blessed Mother, Mary

Dear Second Grade Families,
Did you know that in our Catholic faith we dedicate the months of both October and May to our blessed mother, Mary?  October 13th is also the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima.  This week, the second graders will be learning about our blessed Mother and how to properly pray the rosary.  The second graders will also be learning about the 4 mysteries of the rosary, and the purpose of praying the rosary.  The students will also be working in groups to create and complete rosary posters.   The main focus in our second grade classroom this week will be dedicated to our blessed mother, Mary.  Please continue reading to discover everything that will be taking place both in our classroom and right here at ACS school.

ELA
 
ELA (Strong Communicators)
Spelling ~ Double Consonants and ck
Grammar ~ Proper Nouns
Writing ~ Informative writing
Target Skills ~ Story Structure, Analyze/Evaluate

Math (Resourceful Learners)
The students will continue their math lessons in unit 2 from our Go Math series!  This unit focuses on place value to the thousands.

Science(Thoughtful Citizens and Active Christians)
The students will begin learning all about animals.  Key concepts that the students will be focusing on are:
  • animal traits/characteristics
  • animal habitats
  • life cycles
  • wildlife conservation

Religion (Active Christians)

The students will focus on "Mary Our Mother" utilizing the
Jesus, Our Life Religion series.

Throughout the month of October, the students will be learning about our Blessed Mother, Mary and the gift of the rosary.

The students will pray during a variety of times through out the day. 

Upcoming Dates 

 Chess Club
   Oct 10 2018 at 03:10 PM
   STO Workshop
   Oct 10 2018 at 06:30 PM
   No School - Teacher In-Service
   Oct 12 2018
   Oktoberfest at Harold's
   Oct 13 2018 at 06:00 PM  
 
Homework
                               Second Grade Homework for the Week of October 8th
                                All homework assignments are due on October 11th
Monday ~
Read for 15 minutes and log your reading on the handout that is located inside your homework packet.
Complete the Math skill page

Tuesday~
Read for 15 minutes and log your reading on the handout that is located inside your homework packet.
Complete the skill sheet on “Proper Nouns”

Wednesday ~
Read for 15 minutes and log your reading on the handout that is located inside your homework packet
Complete the spelling practice page

Please return your homework on Thursday.  There’s no school on Friday!  It’s a teacher-in service day.  Enjoy your day off from school!

Don’t forget to have one of your parents sign your agenda this evening!
Parents, please note that your child’s spelling words for this week are on their reading log and should also be written inside their agendas.  Also note, that there is a list of High Frequency words.  The High Frequency Words are not on your child’s spelling test.  However, they are words that students need to learn to read and these words are focused on each week in our Journeys reading series.
 

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