Lent


 

Hello Second Grade Families,

Welcome to the season of Lent.  This is a very holy season within our Catholic faith.  During this holy season, your children will be experiencing "Stations of the Cross" each Friday afternoon.  Our class will also continue to discuss the importance of Lent and how Lent grants us the opportunity to become stronger disciples for Christ.


Please continue reading to discover what will be taking place both inside the second grade classroom and right here at ACS.

ELA


Essential question that the students will answer:  

What makes someone a hero?
Target Skills:  Compare and Contrast, Figurative Language, Monitor/Clarify
Writing Focus:  Narrative Writing 
Grammar Focus: Commas in a Series
Spelling Focus:  Words with or, ore
Bonus Words for this week's Spelling List:  for, more, report, force

The students will continue learning how to write in cursive.  

Math
The students will continue learning key money concepts and then will begin formal lessons on how to properly tell time on both an analog and on a digital clock.

Social Studies
The students will begin lessons on the western expansion of America!

Religion

The students will have another sacramental preparation lesson this week.

The students will focus on the unit "We Believe" utilizing the Jesus Our Life religion series.  This lesson focuses on the miracles of Jesus.  Our class was unable to cover this lesson last week, but will be able to experience the blessings of the miracles of Christ this week.

The students will pray throughout their school day and this includes at daily Pledge/Prayer, before lunch, and prior to dismissal.

The second graders will continue praying for the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel per Father Chad's request.  All of the ACS students will be saying the prayer each time we attend Mass on Wednesday mornings.   However, the students are now focusing on memorizing and learning the "Act of Contrition" in order to best prepare them for the holy sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Here are the Second Grade Specials:

Monday ~ Art at 12:10

Tuesday ~ P.E. at 2:25

                  Spanish at 12:00

Wednesday ~ Mass Day at 8:15 a.m. 

                        Spanish 9:40 and Music at 1:00

Thursday ~    P.E. at 2:25

Friday ~ No special area classes



Don't forget that your child has access to several academic computer sites to enhance their learning at home.

Here is a quick list to assist your child in their academic growth at home.

  • RAZ kids ( Your child may utilize this site to complete their nightly reading homework.)
  • IXL (Section P focuses on key second grade money concepts)
  • Class Dojo!  This site can be accessed each day to allow your child to gain insights on their behavioral decisions from the day.  The students will earn points that then allow them to upgrade their site's avatar and the site will allow the students to view social/emotional developmental videos that were viewed in class from that specific day.  It's such an engaging behavioral tool and it motivates and empowers the students to give their very best efforts each day.
  • So far in Class Dojo, your children have focused on the social/emotional skills of having a "Growth Mindset," how to be "Perseverant," how to be "Empathetic," what it means to show "Gratitude," and how they can tackle "Big Challenges" in life!  

Upcoming Events

  • February 23, Tuesday:  Free Dress for $1.  Please support 8th Grade field trip and activities.  Students 4-8 grades who wear PE, may, for $1 wear appropriate gym apperal instead of their PE uniform.  Thank you in advance for your support.
  • February 26, Friday:  Half Day. Teacher In service, noon dismissal.  No lunch service.  Please RSVP to office@acsphx.org if you need aftercare.  Aftercare students need to bring a lunch and snacks to school.
  • February 26, Friday: Stations of the Cross at 7pm at St. Gabriel’s hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
  • March 5, Friday:  Stations of the Cross Friday (Mar 19, 26) during Lent at 2:15 p.m.  7th grade will lead on March 5, then 6 and 5. All grades can attend.  (No Stations on Feb 26 and March 12 due to Inservice Day/half day).  
  • March 25, Thursday:  Save this date.  School Blessing on the Feast of the Annunciation.  Mass celebrated with Bishop Olmsted at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. 

Homework

This week, the students will need to read each night for at least 15 minutes and log their reading utilizing their reading log. 

 The reading log is due on Friday.


The students will also need to study for their Spelling Test that will take place on Friday.

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