May 21, 2012

 Dear Second Grade Families,

Thanks so much to all of the family members who helped in our classroom after May Crowning - you made the process of changing out of Communion outfits go quickly and smoothly! Don't forget that you are all invited to        come to today's Spring Concert, which will take place in the Church this       afternoon at 1:30.                                                                                  

This week we will continue Chapter 2 in Science, which focuses on the water cycle and weather changes. In Math the children will learn how to round         numbers before adding, as well as adding three double digit numbers with    regrouping. The Chapter 14 Math test will be Tuesday, May 29.                   

  Have a fantastic week!

~Ms. Boyes

This Week's Tentative Homework Schedule:

 Monday - Math=Worksheet page 75

Reading=Backpack page 101

Tuesday - Spelling = Sentences for words 1-6

Reading =Backpack page 102

Wednesday - Spelling = Sentences for words 7-12

Reading= Backpack page 103

 Thursday -  Spelling - Word search and study for test

Reading - Backpack pages 104 & 105

Friday - Have a great weekend!!

Important Information:

-Both the Walk-a-Thon and St. Rene Field Days will take place on Tuesday, May 29. Your child may dress down on this day. Please be sure that your child brings his/her Walk-a-Thon pledge form and payment.

-All children will have a hot dog lunch on Tuesday, May 29. If your child does not like hot dogs, please be sure to send a lunch from home on this day.

-If you'd like to sign your child/children up for the Summer Skills Maintenance program please send the enrollment form and payment by Wednesday, May 30.

-As a fun activity for the end of the year we are creating a "Pet Wall" in our classroom. Feel free to have your child bring a picture of his/her dog, cat, bird, hamster, fish, or little brother (just kidding!) to hang on our Pet Wall.

-There is no school on Monday, May 28 due to the Memorial Day holiday

-Mrs. Bianchi is requesting that all library books be returned to school by Monday, May 21.

-We are, yet again, running low on Kleenex and Clorox wipes . Any donations would be greatly appreciated!!

-Just a reminder that we are collecting pop tops for the Ronald McDonald house (I believe we're in 3rd place for the school-wide collection competition, as well as Box Tops for Education. Please send any of these items that you are collecting to school with your child.

-Spirit Day Attire Reminder: The only pants that a child may wear on spirit day (Fridays) are jeans, St. Rene sweatpants, and Khaki school pants. Track pants, non-St. Rene sweatpants, and any other type of bottoms are not allowed.

-Please remember to sign your child's homework page (in the back of their green folder) each and every day. All students who have completed their homework and had their homework page signed by a parent every day will receive 10 cents in the Second Grade Behavior Bank

-Don't forget to have your child brink his/her AR library book to school each Tuesday and Wednesday. Library books must be checked in with Mrs. Bianchi each and every week

-Due to a school health initiative, your child cannot bring edible treats to school for his/her birthday. Your child may celebrate his/her birthday by bringing non-edible treats such as pencils, stickers, small party favors, etc.