May 21, 2012

Dear Parents,

 Here is what to expect this week in our 2nd grade classroom.

Religion : We will study chapter 20 and learn about the consecration of the bread and wine at Mass. We will also prepare to observe the feast of Pentecost which is the birthday of the church, and learn a song about the fruit of the spirit.

Math:  This Tuesday is National Metrology Day, and students in the lower grades will do some special measurement exercises. We will also watch the annual tradition of upper grade students doing an "egg drop" (dropping an egg from the school balcony, using uniquely designed padding). Other concepts to be covered include locating and graphing points on a coordinate graph, representing survey questions on a graph, showing change for a dollar, and dividing by 2.

Language Arts : Our weekly story is  Abuela, about a girl who goes on a fantastic imaginary adventure with her grandmother. Our spelling words will be "schwa" words, short 'o' sounds with all / au / ough . In grammar we will look at various verb endings.

Social Studies: This week we will focus on red, white, and blue as we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day.

Science : We will wrap up our chapter on nutrition and begin to take a look at the workings of the body through exercise.

I hope to see you at the tap recital this Wednesday, May 23rd at 1:30 !

Have a great week.

Mrs. Hager

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CLASSROOM RULES

1.   Reflect God’s love in all you say and do. ( See the definition of love in the bible, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

- Love is patient.

- Love is kind.

- Love does not boast or brag.

2.   Respect yourself, others, and the property and possessions around you.

- Use good manners. Ask first before using things.

- Keep family details and money details private.

3.   Take pride in your work and your behavior.

- Be as neat and polite as possible: your desk, your writing, your posture.

- Put your name on all work.

4.   Give the teacher your full attention… One, two, three, eyes on me!

    - Do not talk while someone else is talking.

    - Raise your hand before speaking. 

    - Do not call out answers or comments.

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