Welcome to the Month of May!

 

Hello Second Grade Families,

May has arrived and we are entering into the last four weeks of school.  During the month of May, your child's reading homework is "optional."  However, the students will have Spelling words to learn and that they will be tested on for the next three weeks.  Any child that chooses to continue their nightly reading utilizing an "Engage It" reading log and returns it on May 21st will earn extra points towards their homework grade.  I'll also have a simple treat for the kids who choose to continue their nightly reading for this month.

Please continue reading to discover all that will be taking place both inside the classroom and right here at ACS.

Essential question that the students will answer:  

How do some animals change as they grow?

Target Skills:  Story Structure, Conclusions, Infer/Predict

Writing Focus:  Opinion Writing

Grammar Focus:  Contractions

Spelling Focus:  Words with oo, ew, ue, ou

Bonus Words for this week's Spelling List:  zoo, noon,  shampoo,  balloon

Math

The students have completed all of their math lessons inside their "Go Math" textbook.  So, I am going to begin teaching the children basic multiplication concepts to get them ready for when they enter the third grade.  The students will also be able to practice their skills utilizing IXL during our class learning time.

Social Studies

The students will continue learning about economics.  

Key concepts include:  What is bartering? , wants verses needs,  goods and services, and saving verses spending.

Science

The students planted wildflower seeds last Friday.  This week, the students will be keeping a simple plant journal to record how their plant is growing and changing.

The students will have another sacramental preparation lesson this week.

The students will attend an all school Rosary at St. Gabriel's Church at 2:15 pm on Monday, May 3rd.

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.   The students have memorized the "Act of Contrition" and are prepared to say this prayer when they receive 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 Y which focuses on multiplication concepts)
• Typingclub.com(Your second grader has been learning how to properly type!)
• Class Dojo to review your daily points!

Upcoming Events

• May 3-7, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming.  Please see the attached flyer and watch for an email from your Room Angel as to how you can help contribute to this special event.
• May 3, (Monday): Monthly Rosary (Joyful Mysteries) hosted by Kinder with 8th Grade buddies. 2:20 p.m. in the church.  All are welcome.
• May 4, (Tuesday): All current altar server required training. In the church at 3:15 pm.
• May 3 & 5, (Monday & Wed): All new altar server training.  Must attend both days. In the church at 3:15pm.
• May 7, (Friday): Noon dismissal. Teacher professional development time.  RSVP if you need aftercare for your student.  Aftercare available 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. Rate: $25/1st student, $15/2nd.
• May 7, (Friday): 8th Annual Mother Son Event”, 1-3:30 PM @ Great Skate! Registration flyer coming home Monday! 
• May 8 (Saturday): Daddy-Daughter Dance Invitations were sent home with your daughters.  Invite also attached.  Return RSVP to the office.
• May 14, (Friday): Last day of school for 8th grade!  
  • Mass at 8:15 – 8th graders in dress clothes
  • All school 8th grade pep rally
  • 8th Grade Luncheon for students only (served by 7th grade parents)
• May 16 (Sunday): All school Mass 8:30 am. Graduates in caps and gowns please. Free dress on Monday if you attend in uniform!

Save the Date:

• May 18 – Dine Out Fundraising BarrosCave Creek.  See attached flyer for more information.
• May 19 – 8th Grade Graduation Mass at 1 pm. All students and staff will attend. Graduate’s families are invited. More detailed email will go home to the 8th grade parents.
• May 20 – Kinder Class of 2030 Parent Orientation. No students please. Invite to go out soon.
• May 21 – Kinder Promotion 1:45 in the church followed by reception in the Ministry building (school office)
• May 28 – End of year student awards. 11 am in the church. 
• May 28 – Last day of school –  Noon dismissal.  No after care.

Homework:

The students have an "optional" nightly reading activity that will be due on May 21st.

All of the second graders need to study and prepare for their Spelling Test which will take place on Friday, May 7th.