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Welcome to Our Second Grade Community!

Hello Second Grade Families at Annunciation Catholic School!  My name is Megan Connell and I am your child's second grade teacher.  What a blessing it is to have your child in the second grade for the 2021-2022 school year!

Please know that this site will serve as our weekly second grade newsletter.  Every Sunday afternoon, or evening, you will be receiving an updated newsletter that is sent directly to your "inbox."  So, please continue reading to discover what will be taking place within our classroom community and right here at Annunciation Catholic School.

In the second grade, it is critical to foster organizational skills.  In order to assist the students in becoming organized learners, every content area will be color coded.  Each subject will have the following designated colors:

Religion/Life Journal ~ Red
Language Arts ~ Purple
Math ~ Blue
Social Studies and Science ~ Green
Special Areas ~ Yellow

This color coding system will also be utilized in the weekly newsletter to effectively communicate what learning will be taking place in each subject area for the week. 

Assisting the children in growing socially and emotionally is also an integral part to being in the second grade and each year I give my best in creating social/emotional based lessons to best assist the children in growing their interpersonal skills.

Please continue reading to stay informed on what will be taking place this week within the second grade and right here at ACS!

Rules and Procedures

This week, there will be a wealth of time spent on teaching the second graders about our daily routines, classroom and school rules, and learning second grade procedures.  There will also be time dedicated to the expectations for learning in the second grade and how to live out our school's mission statement.  At ACS, we strive for the children to be... 

Strong Communicators

Thoughtful Citizens

Active Christians

Resourceful Learners

Time will also be reserved for social/emotional activities to foster a sense of a classroom family that takes care of and looks out for one another.

ELA (English Language Arts)

The students will:

• practice their penmanship
• learn about different types of sentences
• create their first writing sample
• spend time reviewing basic language arts skills
• learn about open and closed syllables
• be assessed in their reading fluency and comprehension

Math

ACS has purchased a new math series this year and the name of the series is called Big Ideas Math!

The students will begin learning about even and odd numbers.  Unit one also introduces some multiplication concepts which will include arrays. 

Below you will see an example of how an array assists a child in learning multiplication based concepts.

Social Studies

The students will begin learning what a "Constitution" is and the history of the American Constitution.  Then, the second graders will be creating their very own second grade constitution which will serve as "The Laws of the Land" within the second grade classroom.  

Religion

The students will begin their Discipline With a Purpose Lessons.  These lessons assist the children in developing 5 essential skills which enhance their learning and their social/emotional well being.  The five skills that are taught are the skills of:

• Listening
• Following Directions
• Asking Meaningful Questions
• Sharing
• Developing Positive Social Skills

This week will focus on teaching the students that these skills unlock their "Super Powers" in becoming strong learners within our second grade classroom.

Homework

The students will not have homework until after Labor Day.

I want the students to adapt to their new learning schedule and make sure that they are getting plenty of rest during the first month of school.  However, I do know that some families would like to hit the ground running and would like for their students to begin some form of homework.  With this being said, I will send home an "optional" reading log assignment with the students on Monday.  Please know if your child chooses to complete his/her nightly reading tasks for the month of August, I will give him/her extra credit points that will go towards their homework grade and their end of the first trimester reading grade too!

Here are the Second Grade Specials:

Monday ~ Art at 12:10

Tuesday ~ Spanish at 12:30 p.m. P.E. at 1:45 p.m. 

Wednesday ~ Mass Day at 8:15 a.m. 

                        Spanish 9:40 and Music at 1:00

Thursday ~    P.E. at 1:45 p.m.

Friday ~ No special area classes.  However, I do my best to create fun learning based activities on Friday afternoons for the children to enjoy!  Computer lessons will typically take place on Friday afternoons.

Upcoming Events

August 17, Tuesday:K-5 Curriculum Night  visit each classroom.  There are 2 presentations at 6:00-6:20 and 6:30-6:50, with 10 minutes in between.  Parents only need to attend 1 classroom presentation per student/grade.August  20 – 

Friday:  8th Grade $1 Free Dress Day:  Please support our 8th Grade Class with their monthly Free Dress Fundraiser.  Students are allowed to wear non uniform dress (see appropriate attire for Free Dress) for a minimum of $1 on designated days.  Funds raised will go towards the cost of 8th grade activities such as Extended Flagstaff Day, 8th Grade luncheon, Class gift and graduation.  Thank you in advance for your support.

August 27 – Friday:  Community Prayer and Noon Dismissal:  Community Prayer at 8:10 am outside.  All are welcome to participate.  Noon dismissal.  Please email  office@acsphx.org if you need aftercare.  4 or more are required to have aftercare on a half day.  Please indicate the estimated time of pick up.

September 3, Friday & Monday, September 6 – No School Labor Day Weekend