Please find the Stationery List for the new school year. These items can be purchased and brought into school where there will be a pencil bag for your child!
I will send home a list regarding tissues, paper towels and antibacterial wipes in that first week.
4-6 sharpened #2 pencils (no mechancial pencils!)
pink eraser (no shapes)
box of 8 crayons (no larger)
1 pair of safety scissors
2 red pencils
1 box of colored pencils (Crayola preferred and these will remain in the classroom)
These items will be purchased at school:
4 primary copybooks ($1.75 each)
1 bottle of dab-n-stic glue($2.00)
1 large pencil case ($3.00)
1 two pocket folder ($1.00)
Please send in $13.00 in an envelope marked Grade 2 Stationery in September!
You can download and access the reading list on our website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me through the Schoolnotes. I will be checking them periodically.
I hope you are all having a swell summer and I look forward to seeing you in September!
Sincerely,
Jan McDonnell
June 12, 2009
Dear Parents:
Please know how much I enjoyed your children this year! They were a great (if not rambunctious at times!)group of lovely children. I enjoyed watching them grow and progress through the school year!
Miss Foley has sent home a work package for the summer along with the Flat Stanley project. This is all in their Communication folders with directions. In an effort to "go green" and save a tree, you can download and print the reading list for the summer on our web site, along with a reading log. I hope you have many adventures with Flat Stanley over the summer! Have a swell summer and enjoy your children.
Sincerely,
Jan McDonnell
June 8, 2009
Dear Parents:
Today was our last full day! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is a 12:00 noon dismissal. Please check the bus schedules as there may not be bus service at dismissal. There will be no pretzels for sale so please pack a snack for your child! Friday we will have Mass at 9:00 a.m. Please join us if you are able! Dismissal will follow Mass.
June 4, 2009
Homework - study for Religion!
The children are doing great on their exams, it's almost over! Monday is our last full, day for school.
All art will go home tomorrow as it was raining today. Please send in a portfolio to store your child's creations!
June 2, 2009
Homework: Study for ILA which will be our first exam. We are busy completing pages in all of our workbooks in the classroom as well as reveiwing the concepts on all of our exams.
Yearbook orders are still being accepted!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SPRINGFIELD BUS SERVICE ON THE EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS, (TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK) THERE IS NO COLONIAL OR UPPER DUBLIN BUS SERVICE FOR THURSDAY OR FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK.FRIDAY'S DISMISSAL IS AT 10:00 A.M., DIRECTLY AFTER MASS!
June 1, 2009
Homework: Study all test guides for exams which begin on Wednesday. We are working here and reviewing in the classroom as well.
Thank you notes came home today for the Walk-A-Thon. Simply address them, seal them with a kiss and send them! Names and donations have been included on the little slip attached to the notes. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
I am accepting Yearbook orders until Friday. If you would like one, please send in $20.00 in an envelope with your child's name on it, thanks!
Continue to send in Art portfolios as this Thursday is our last Art class. (This whole week is our last week for all specials!)
May 28, 2009
NEWS FLASH!! Mrs. O'Hagan, our Art teacher as asked that the children to begin bringing in their portfolios (emptied from last year!)so they can begin to bring home this year's work. You can make your own portfolio by simply stapling two poster boards together on three sides, leaving the top open. The Dollar Store has poster board, 2 for a buck! Be sure your child's name is written clearly. Thank you!
May 28, 2009
Homework
Spelling - study for our test!
Pray for good weather for our Field Day!
Please send in all Library books!!
May 27, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 137 and 138, fractions
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook
ILA and MATH Review sheets came home today. The MATH sheet is to be completed at your leisure...it does not need to come back to me. We are reviewing these concepts in the classroom as well. The ILA is a study guide and again, we are reviewing these concepts and skills in the classroom too. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
On a lighter note, FIELD DAY is this Friday. A permission slip came home in today's Communication Folders. Please sign and return tomorrow. The following children are to wear their gray gym shirt along with their gym shorts on Friday. The remaining children wear their "Walkathon" shirt along with their gym shorts. The children may also wear a hat for protection from the sun and don't forget the sunscreen! This is also a Hot Dog day lunch, if your child does not eat hotdogs, please be sure to pack their normal lunch. If your child receives milk and would like something else to drink for lunch, please provide that as well.
Gray Gym Shirts: Caity D., Maeve, Kaite M., Gina, Julianna, David, Riley, Chase, Patrick, Owen, Kevin, Tyler, Bridget and Carolyn
White Walkathon Shirts: Noah, Roman, Rory, McKenna, Katie E., Cion, Liam, Francis, Julia, Erin, Sydney,Andrew, Samantha, Mikey and Anna
Change made to Spelling homework!
May 26, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 136 fractions (fractions are equal parts to a whole)
Grammar Book - page 91 irregular verbs (has,have and had)
Spelling: write words two times in copybook (it's Tuesday!) check out our flashcards for Robust Vocabulary too!
EXAM SCHEDULE: Wed. June 3rd is ILA
Thurs. June 4th is MATH
Fri. June 5th is RELIGION
I am sending home study guides for all three exams this week to give you plenty of time to review with your child. We will be reviewing here in the classroom as well. Please note the ILA study guide. The verbage in the exams is a little different so I have included explanations for them. The children have heard these words before (predicate, subject, adverb, etc.) but I felt a little extra help was in order. The first study guide coming home today is for RELIGION. Tomorrow will be ILA and MATH. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please know that I will be reading the entire test (all three)to the children along with their answer choices. Please assure your child to do their best, not to be nervous, etc.
Our Guest Reader on Friday is Mrs. McLaughlin. Please be in the classroom at1:45 p.m. Thanks!
May 19, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 133 and 134
Half day tomorrow, no Springfield bus service.
Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation,please plan on attending Mass with your child!
May 18, 2009
Homework
Please finish reading your library book if necessary, as we will be working on our book reports!
Math - do page 132, subtracting with regrouping
Spelling Book - pages 79 and 80, spelling words from last week, review
Tomorrow is a full day, Wednesday is a half day.There will be no Springfield bus service on Wednesday. There WILL be Cares however.
May 15, 2009
Homework
Religion - please review Resource book pages 49 through 51, there will be a test on Monday
Speaking of tests.....there are a number of tests in your child's yellow folder. I apologize for the delay in sending them home. Please sign and return all tests on Monday, thank you!
Library Books: The children have chosen books from the library that will lend themselves to a simple book report. Please encourage them to read their books over the weekend. We have been working on reports in the classroom and will be completing a report on these particular books on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Please know that there is a half day on Wednesday May 20th and there is no Springfield afternoon bus service. We will be off from school from Wednesday afternoon until Monday, May 25th. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26th!
Have a nice weekend.
May 14, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 130 and 131, problem solve, subtract three digits without regrouping
Spelling - study for test
Religion - Resource Book pages 49 through 51, please review with your child
Library Books!
May 13, 2009
Homework
Spelling - write seven (7) sentences in copybook. Two must be in cursive! (All can be if desired)
Practice Book - do pages 198 and 199
May 12, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 128 and 129
Spelling - write words two times in copybook
Hot Dog Day tomorrow!
The children were so great today in church! They really did a beautiful job and I am so proud of them.
May 11, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 124 and 125
Spelling - review new words, check out flashcards!
Practice Book - page 194
Tomorrow is our turn to prepare the 8:00 a.m. Liturgy! The children are very excited and this will be the first time we will receive Communion with the entire school community. Please join us if you are able.
Mrs. White is reminding any student who would like to perform during Music class this Wednesday, to bring in their instrument or piano books, or whatever is necessary. Thank you!
Thank you to all who participated in the Marian Ceremony on Sunday, it was really lovely!
May 8, 2009
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you enjoy their gifts to you!
This Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass there will be a Marian Celebration in honor of the Blessed Mother. Our Second Grade and their families are invited to sit in the front pews in church and will lead the procession into the Mary Garden directly after Mass. The children are invited to wear their Communion clothing if they would like! I hope you are able to attend.
Tuesday's Liturgy: This Tuesday, May 12, 2009 the school will attend the 8:00 a.m.Mass. Second Grade is in charge of this Mass and there will be members of the class who will be readers, gift bearers, etc. Please join us if you are able. Those children who are readers brought home their papers to practice. Please help your child to prepare for their part, thanks!
Have a nice weekend !
May 7, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 123
Study for Math test
Spelling - study for test
Bring in Library Books!
May 6, 2009
Homework
Math -do pages 121 and 122
Review study guide in yellow folder, there will be a test on Friday.
Spelling - write 7 sentences in copybook;may be in cursive!
The children had a fabulous time at our Walk-a-thon! We have raised over $13,000.00 so far! Thank goodness the weather held out!
Stay dry!
May 4, 2009
Homework
Math - do pages 118 and 119, place value
Spelling - review new words, check out our flashcards
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo....please send in your child's regular lunch if they did not order tacos!
Despite a late start, our trip to the Woodmere Art Museum was great. The children were excited to meet the various artists in residence. They enjoyed watching an oil portrait in progress, watched as a silk batik picture was made and learned how to "press" a picture. Despite the soggy weather, the children had a great time. Ask them about their favorite artist!
Our Guest Reader is Mr. Jim Price. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. thanks!
May 1, 2009
Homework
Religion- please review Chapter 19 in the Review Resource Booklet, pages 46 and 48. 47 was optional.
There will be a test on Monday.
Stay dry!
April 30, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 117
Spelling - study for test on Friday
Practice Book - do page 184
Bring in Library books!
WALK-A-THON! If you are able, please send in a gallon of water to be used on the day of our Walk-a-thon. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter!
April 29, 2009
Homework
Grammar - complete page 83
Spelling - write six sentences in copybook. May be in cursive!
COMMUNICATION FOLDERS- There are two permission slips in your child's Communication Folder. One is for this coming Monday, May 4, 2009 to the Woodmere Art Museum. This is a small trip as a follow up to our Art Exhibit at Coupes Florist. The museum showcases local artists as well as Robb Armstrong, the cartoonist for Jumpstart! The second permission slip is for this Wednesday, May 6, 2009, which is our Walk-a-thon at Bysher Park. Tomorrow is a half day as there is Faculty meeting. There will be no Springfield bus service in the afternoon.
The Art Exhibit last night was a huge success! If you were unable to make it last night, Mr. Coupe has offered to keep the artwork up for a few more days! Please stop in at any time!
NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!
Tomorrow morning promptly at 8:00 a.m. during the SGS School News, the Second Grade will be performing Walk, Walk, in the Light for the enjoyment of all! If you are able to join us in our classroom, you are more than welcome! Sorry for the last minute invite, this was just offered to me today!
April 28, 2009
Homework
Spelling - write words two times in copybook (May be in cursive!)
Grammar Book - complete page 82
Coupes Flower Shop-Anyone who chose "either" can come at any time as the remaining time slots were evenly spaced out. Please enjoy your child's artwork! I will be a moderator at the Reading Olympics at the Wissahickon High School this evening. I look forward to hearing about the Art Exhibit from the children!
Tomorrow is Pizza Day and the last day to order Tacos for Cinco De Mayo. Tacos are $2.00 a piece, and a $1.00 each if ordering more than one! Chicken or Beef, and they are soft tacos, just fyi!
April 27, 2009
Our Guest Reader this week is Ms. Amber Rawls. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. Thanks!
April 27, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 115, three digit numbers and their value
Spelling - review new words, check out our flashcards for spelling words as well as Robust Vocabulary Words
Tuesday - tomorrow night is our Art Exhibit at Coupe Flowers!
Wednesday is the last day to order tacos for Cinco De Mayo.
Communion was beautiful. You should be very proud of your children....I am! I hope you all enjoyed the day, it was truly special!
Please remember there is a half day on Thursday. There will not be afternoon Springfield bus service.
April 24, 2009
Finally....the big day has arrived!!
Please bring your child to the classroom at 9:30 a.m. At that time you will be given their Communion Certificate, please do not forget to get this from the teachers! The children will return to the classroom after Communion and be dismissed from there. You are more than welcome to return to Church for pictures. The Mary Garden is in full bloom, you may want pictures there as well! Enjoy this day with your families! The children have worked so hard and are so excited.
See you all tomorrow!
Mrs. McDonnell
April 23, 2009
Homework
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook;study for test
Grammar Book - complete pages 77 and 78
Bring in Library Books!
TACO LUNCH FOR CINCO DE MAYO! A form came home today in the homework book. Please complete if you would like to order tacos!
April 22, 2009
Homework - completed in school
The children and I were busy today making our Communion Bread! It is a symbol of the meal we share with Jesus every week during Mass. We completed many pages in our workbooks and did our Math homework together. The children are beyond excited for Communion and on top of that we had the Penny Pool Race today and will have it again tomorrow, yea! Can't wait!! Rumor has it Saturday is going to be spectacular weatherwise, let's pray it is so!
Communion practice will end tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. The children will need to retreive their backpacks, etc. from the classroom and then will be dismissed as usual.
As of this date, everyone is remaining with me in the classroom directly after school.
Please continue to respond to Mrs. O'Hagan in regard to the Art Exhibit scheduled for next Tuesday, the 28th of April.
April 21, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 111
Spelling - write your words two times in copybook
Hot Dog Day tomorrow!
Penny Pool Race is tomorrow - Wednesday and Thursday will be Penny Pool Race; all coins welcome!
Communion Practice - please be in the classroom between 6:00 and 6:15 p.m. Pick up will be from Church.
All homework was completed in school!
Art Exhibit Up Date
Thank you to those who have responded. To date, the time slots are fairly even. To those of you who indicated "either time" I will be assigning those times by next weekend when I have a complete tally. There is not a limit to guests, but the place is small and I would ask that you be mindful of your time slot! I would also ask that you remind your child about the appropriate behavior, calm and courteous, which we spoke about in class. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at bohagan@stgens.com Thank you very much.
Mrs. Betsy O'Hagan
April 20, 2009
Homework
Math - do page 110, congruent shapes; shapes that are the same shape and size
Spelling - review new words; check out our flashcards
"or", "ore", and "our" spelling patterns; r-controlled words
Practice Book - pages 170 and 171, r-controlled words
April 17, 2009
COMMUNION PRACTICE
Just a gentle reminder regarding Communion practice.
Our first practice is this Tuesday evening at 6:15 p.m. Please bring your child to our classroom so they may be lined up correctly.
Our second practice is the following Thursday at 3:00 p.m. I would be more than happy to just keep your child with me until 3:00 and then they can be picked up at 4:00 p.m. from the classroom. This alleviates bus rides, car rides and a trip back to school! Please let me know if you do not want to allow your child to remain in school on that day. Thanks!
Have a lovely weekend, sun at last!
Jan McDonnell
April 16, 2009
Homework
Study for Spelling, Math and Science Test (Yikes!)
Review will also take place in class in the am.
I am listing the summer birthdays and their celebration dates. If this is inconvienent, please let me know and we can work something out.
Owen Monday, April 20
Caity D. Wednesday April 22
Kaitlin M. Monday April 27
Rory Wednesday April 29
Francis Wednesday May 6
Erin Friday May 8
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