The Blessings of Sweet November!

 

Hello Second Grade Families,

Well, we are now almost halfway through November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  It will be a perfect time to count our blessings and to enjoy some much needed time with those that we hold dear.  Please know that next week, your children will not have any homework.  That means this week your children will need to complete and return their Engage It reading log on Friday.  The students will also have a spelling test this coming Friday.  Friday will be a busy day for the second graders because they also will be attending the ACS all school community prayer.

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

 

ELA


Essential Question:  What are different ways to enjoy music?

Grammar:  Compound Sentences

Spelling:  Vowel Teams - ai and ay

Phonics:  Vowel Teams -ai and -ay

Writing:  Informative Writing - Opinion Paragraph

Spelling List:

pay

wait 

paint 

train 

pail 

clay 

tray 

plain 

stain 

hay 

gray 

away  

stay 

clay  

raisin 

birthday

Math 

This week, the students will continue working in Unit 5 utilizing the Big Ideas textbook.  

This unit focuses on subtracting within 100.

If your child struggles with memorizing basic subtraction facts, please know that "Sushi Monster" is a great app found on Apple that can be downloaded onto a device.  It may assist your children in becoming fluent in their basic addition and subtraction facts.

Science

This week the students will be learning about human verses natural elements.  

The students will also be learning about the importance of protecting our natural resources.

Social Studies

The students have already been learning about the history behind the very first Thanksgiving.

The students will continue learning about the pilgrims, the Wampanoag tribe, and the reason behind celebrating the holiday we call Thanksgiving.

Religion

  • The students will complete their lessons on the lives of the saints!
  • The students will be attending an all school Mass on Wednesday, November 17th at 8:15 a.m. inside St. Gabriel's Catholic Church
  • The students will also begin the chapter titled, "Obeying God Our Father" inside the Jesus Our Life Religion series.
Homework
  • The students will need to study their Spelling words in order to be best prepared for their Spelling test which will take place on Friday, November 19th.
  • The students are expected to read nightly for a minimum of 15 minutes.  For this week, the students will need to complete and return their "Engage It" reading log!  The Engage It reading log is due on Friday, November 19th.
  • There will be absolutely no homework the week of Thanksgiving!


Don't forget that every second grader has access to the following websites to assist them in the areas of Reading and Math

  • RAZ Kids (the students may use this site to complete their nightly reading homework)
  • Splash Math Learning (This site will assist your child in mastering mathematical concepts that are taught inside our second grade classroom.)

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 ~  There are no specials on Friday!

Upcoming Events

November 9 – 16, Tues – Tues:   National Junior Honor Society members are collecting coins again for the Tokens for Turkeys drive for St. Vincent De Paul. 

November 12 – 30,  See’s Candy Fundraiser: Orders accepted now through November 30. See form attached. It is that time of year again for our holiday See’s Candy fundraiser! A little something yummy for you, plus you help out our school by shopping! Please make checks payable to Annunciation Catholic School.

November 19, Friday 6 – 9 pm –  Advent Wreath Decorating Party – Come share the joy of the season at our Advent Wreath decorating party. $45 per family includes wreath, candle stand and Advent candles. Register online only at https://annunciation.schoolauction.net/acsevents/g/adventwreath

November 15 – 22,Sock Religious Fundraiser Stock up on fun Catholic socks for family, friends, yourself, and of course the kids!!!!!  There are more socks now than ever and shirts and stickers are now available!!!! The homeroom class with the most sales will get a pizza party sponsored by the Catholic Identity Committee.  And don’t forget, we have several days throughout the school year for students to wear their Saint Socks!  Support our school while getting amazing quality, artistic, faith filled gifts for yourself and loved ones!!!!
Make your order online at https://sock-religious-acs.cheddarup.com

November 23, Tuesday: Annual Thanksgiving Feast lunch  (provided by an ACS family) for all students and staff.  Blue Willo lunch has been cancelled for the day.  If your student does not eat turkey, mac n cheese, stuffing, etc., please pack your student a lunch.

November 24, Wednesday: Noon Dismissal. No aftercare provided.

November 25 – 26, Thursday, Friday:  No school.  Happy Thanksgiving.  Have a blessed




 

 


 

 

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