Yellow Folder/Communication Folder - please sign and return the tests that came home today. Also sign and return the Permission Slip for our Christmas show at Mount St.Joseph Academy, thank you!
Today's lunch was wonderful and the children truly enjoyed it! We had fun playing Turkey Bingo too! Thanks to the many parents who donated time, talent and energy, I appreciate it and I know the children do too!
Tomorrow is Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. Please join us if you are able. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon tomorrow. There will be no CARES but busses will run accordingly. Pretzels will be sold for morning snack.
Please enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with your children and families. Know that you will all be in my prayers as I celebrate a Happy Givingthanks Day with mine!
Jan McDonnell
November 24, 2008
Homework
Math - study for Chapter 8 test on Wednesday, review sheet coming home today
Tomorrow is Color Dress Down Day, we are wearing blue! Your child may wear jeans and or gym pants, and sneakers. (Really!)
We will have a special Thanksgiving lunch here in the classroom tomorrow. If your child does not eat the following choices, please send in their regular lunch. Milk will also be provided for those who normally receive it.
Chicken Nuggets, Tomato Pie, Veggies and Dip, Fruit, Drinks and Dessert. Yum!
Thanks to the many Moms providing this!
We will have Liturgy on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m., please plan on joining us if you are able!
November 21, 2008
Dear Parents:
I have been unable to access my Schoolnotes for the last two days so I apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Book Fair at Barnes and Noble last night was a fabulous success! There were over 200 children from St. Gen's there and Barnes and Noble were quite impressed with how well behaved our children were. The Book Fair will run until Sunday so be sure to stop by!
There will be a Math test on Wednesday on Chapter 8. The reveiw sheet will come home on Monday!
Have a nice weekend.
November 17, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 39, counting coins to make a dollar
Spelling - review new words in copybook (these are a review of words from our last three stories)and check out our flashcards for high frequency words and robust vocabulary
Wednesday is Pizza Day!
This Thursday evening is St. Gen's Book Fair being held at Barnes and Nobles bookstore in Plymouth Meeting, it sounds like a ton of fun and someone will win $5.00 for the best bookmark, which the children made in Art last week!
Please forward your Communion fee and registration form if you have not already done so, thanks!
Our Guest Reader is Mrs. Kratz. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. Thanks!
November 13, 2008
Math - do page 38
Spelling - study for test
Science - study for test
Library books!
The following families still need to send in their Communion fee and choice of date: Moyer, Borowiec, Okonski, Loftus and Rawls. Please do as soon as possible, thanks!
November 12, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 37, using the least amount of coins to make an amount
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook
Science - review manual and bring manual back to school!
November 11, 2008
Homework
Spelling - please write words two times in copybook
Science- review Science Lab and Science Summary. The test was scheduled for Thursday but I have moved it to Friday. Please review with your child and send the Lab Manual back into school as we will continue our own review as well.
Today we discussed Veteran's Day and what it means. It was particularly important to us as Rory's Dad, Brian Loftus is back from Iraq. We wrote him a special thank you note for being so brave! Welcome home Mr. Loftus! )PS, ask your child the five parts to a friendly letter!)
Tomorrow is Hot Dog Day. If your child does not receive hot dogs, please send in their regular lunch as well as their morning snack!
Our Guest Reader is Mrs. Kratz. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. Thanks!
November 10, 2008
Homework
Math - complete page 36, counting on with coins
Spelling- do page 28 in our Spelling Practice book. Also review our new words, high frequency words and robust vocabulary on our flashcards!
Thank you for the many covered shoeboxes that came in this morning. Thank you also for having them filled! The idea is for all students to donate one or two small items to fill the box. I hope I did not give the wrong message that you were to send in the boxes completely filled! Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this ok!
November 7, 2008
Sorry about the mix up on the Math page, most everyone completed 35, so thanks!
We will be having a Science test next Thursday. The children will be reviewing their Science booklet and using that as a study guide. We will begin our next cell, The Earth's Surface next week.
In your Communication folder a letter came home outlining the Samaritan's Purse community service idea the Student Council is sponsoring. Each class is donating small gift items to be shipped over seas. We are asking for a shoe box covered in Christmas paper(the lid and bottom separately covered)to fill with these small items. Your children are extremely excited about this! We need about 10 boxes but if your little one is insisting on bringing one, that's fine, I am sure they will be used. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity to this worthy cause. We will be collecting items until November 19th (Please no war related items, army guys, etc.)
Please send in your Communion form and $15.00 fee at your earliest convenience. I am missing about 6 of them, thanks!
Have a nice weekend!
November 6, 2008
Homework
Math - complete page 34 Identifying tens and ones with dimes and pennies!
Please send in any Library books if you have not already done so! Thanks.
November 5, 2008
Homework
None! There is a Home and School Meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall so there will be no homework!
I was unable to access my Schoolnotes yesterday, so I apologize.
November 3, 2008
Homework
Math - review sheet for Chapter 6, test on Thursday
Spelling - review words from last week. Test tomorrow. We did not take this test last week, it was too hectic!
Our Guest Reader is Mrs. Meehan. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. This will allow time for reading your book and the children to play the Language Ball game!
This Wednesday there is a Home and School Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please plan on attending as the guest speaker, Linda Kraft will address the topic: Life Skills Your Children Need to Make Peace. Peace is our schoolwide theme and we are constantly discussing how to be peaceful in school, on the playground, at home, etc. This is a worthwhile discussion and Ms. Kraft is a great speaker.
Please send in your Unicef boxes to school tomorrow. I will accept Scholastic payments until Wednesday, for your convenience.
October 29, 2008
Homework
Math - complete page 32, problem solving
Spelling - study for test on Thursday
The children enjoyed a wonderful Halloween treat today! They played some fun games, Guess the Ghost, Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin and Candy Toss. Everyone was able to decorate a small pumpkin of their own, enjoyed a delicious cupcake and cider and listened to some Halloween stories and received a special candy treat and card and on top of that, it was Pizza Day! Thank you to the many Moms who helped this afternoon, I truly appreciate it and the children really had a ton of fun!
When the Phillies win tonight, the children will be allowed to wear their gym pants and a Phillies shirt (or something similar)to school tomorrow. There is no school on Friday...Happy Halloween!
October 28, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 31, odd and even numbers
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook
Our class trip was wonderful despite the lousy weather! The children were well behaved and enjoyed the show, the Kimmel Center is beautiful! We arrived back at school in time for lunch and a little snow storm!
The Phillies game has been rescheduled so we will be wearing our uniforms tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Pizza Day. We will also be having a special Halloween snack provided by the homeroom moms...this was very last minute and I apologize for that, I thought I had another week for Halloween!
Extra Information for Monday, October 27,2008
This morning your child received a lesson in Teaching Touching Safety. We discussed good touches and bad touches. The verbage regarding "private parts" was the parts of the body that your bathing suit covers. This is language directly from the Archdiocese. Please ask your child about the lesson as this may spark an important conversation between you. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Sister Theresa. Thank you.
October 27, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 30, ordinal numbers, 1st,2nd, 3rd, etc.
Spelling - write words two times each. We will have a test on Thursday because of the short week. There is no school on Friday! Check out our flashcards for our new spelling words, high frequency words and robust vocabulary.
NEWSFLASH!! NEWSFLASH!! When the Phillies win the World Series tonight, then your child can wear gym pants and a Phillies shirt to school tomorrow! If it takes the Phillies until Wednesday evening to win the World Series, then your child will wear their Phillies outfit on Thursday! Otherwise, their school uniform is worn. GO PHILLIES!!!
October 24, 2008
Homework
Please sign and return the tests in their yellow folders. All other papers can remain at home.
I am missing a few permission slips for our trip this Tuesday, please send it in if you have not already done so!
Go Phillies!!
Have a nice weekend!
October 23, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 28, skip-counting
Spelling - study for test on Friday
Bring in Library books! (Many have already brought them in from last week.)
Please send in your permission slip for our trip on Tuesday. Thank you!
GO PHILLIES!!!
October 22, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 28, order of numbers, before, after, between Review for Chapter 5 test on Thursday
Spelling - Write 6 sentences in copybook
Please complete the Permission Form for our trip and return it, thanks.
Our Guest Reader this Friday is Mrs. Heppard. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. Thank you!
I have been waiting on my Theme One tests which arrived in the mail yesterday! We began the test this morning. The children are doing well, it is all the short u, o and e words along with long ea, ee words. Our writing piece will be on how we learned something from a friend. Remind your child that sentences begin with a capital letter and need end marks! We will continue the test Thursday as well as Friday.
Thank you for completing my survey, I appreciate your time and energy. (I realize I had two of the same questions, oops!)
Please know that we go outside at 9:45 a.m. and at lunchtime, weather permitting. Some of my angels did not have a coat...it was rather chilly today!
October 21, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 27, greater than and less than
Spelling - write words two times in copybook
Practice Book - complete page 47, ay, ai words
TOMORROW IS A PHILLIES DRESS DOWN DAY IN HONOR OF THE WORLD SERIES. YOUR CHILD MAY WEAR GYM PANTS, SNEAKERS AND A PHILLLIES SHIRT. ANY RED OR WHITE SHIRT IS ACCEPTABLE AS WELL.
Tomorrow is Hot Dog Day. Please send in a snack for the morning as well as a drink if your child does not receive milk. If you have any questions regarding Hot Dog Day, please contact Mrs. Arlene Lawn.
MUSIC - Tomorrow is our Music class and Mrs. White has invited the children to bring in a cowboy hat, or a bandanna or kerchief because they will be listening to the music of Aaron Copland. Permission slips for our trip will be in our Communication Folders tomorrow, please sign and return them, thanks!
October 20, 2008
Dear Parents:
I am conducting a survey for my Wednesday night class at Chestnut Hill. I am learning how to develop, distribute and anaylze data, through a survey. I would appreciate it if you would take a few moments and fill out the survey. If you would click on the provided link it will bring up the survey. When you are finished, simply hit the done button and that's all you need to do. I would appreciate it if this could be completed before Wednesday morning. Thank you in advance for your time and energy!
Spelling: Review words from last week, review new words, check out our flashcards!
October 16, 2008
Dear Parents:
I look forward to meeting with all of you today and tomorrow. Please bring your copy of the Progress Report with you to our conference, thank you!
Please remember that our gym uniform on Monday is our winter one...hopefully it won't be too hot!
Mrs. Susan White, our Music teacher, has arranged for the Second Grade to attend a program at the Kimmel Center featuring the music of Aaron Copland, an American artist who plays music of the West! Our trip will be Tuesday, October 28th. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 11:45 in time for lunch. Mrs. White has asked that the children bring in (if they have one, do not go out and buy one!)a cowboy hat, or a kerchief/bandanna to Music this Wednesday, October 22. Permission forms will go home next week. I needed only one chaperone and have asked Mrs. Price to join us!
Thank you to all who have sent in their Communion/Reconciliation forms. You have until November 14th to complete them and send in the fee.
Have a nice weekend!
October 15, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 23, determining the value of the "bold"digit. Is this number in the tens column or the ones column; that determines its value
Spelling - write six sentences in back of copybook
Please check your child's Communication Folder as it contains their Progress Report. Please share this report with your child and bring it with you to your conference, thanks! Also in their folder is important information regarding Reconciliation and Communion. Please fill out the Registration form and send in your $15.00 fee at your earliest convenience. Be sure to choose the date you want your child to receive Communion, there are three choices. Saturday at 10:00 am. is the most popular choice but you have the option of having your child receive during 5:00 Mass on Saturday or Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.
October 14, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 22, tens and ones, place value
Spelling - write words two times in back of copybook
Tomorrow is PIZZA DAY! Please be sure to pack a snack for the morning and a drink unless your child receives milk. Beverages are not provided, but a dessert is!
Tomorrow all winter uniforms must be worn.
October 13, 2008
Homework
Math- do page 21 A Unit 1 review sheet came home today in their yellow folder. Please review it with your child as we will have a test on Thursday. Also, there are a few more tests to be signed and returned.
Spelling - review new words, words with ie, igh, ight, long "i" sound. Please check our flashcards for high frequency words, robust vocabulary as well as our new spelling words.
We will continue to collect peanut butter and jelly up to Wednesday. Thank you in advance for your time and energy.
Conferences begin Thursday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. There is no school for the children on Friday as conferences will continue on that day. I look forward to meeting with you all!
Wednesday is the start of Winter uniforms, (just in time for the warm weather!)please check your Student Handbook for the details of our uniforms. Thanks!
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Enjoy this beautiful weather!
Jan McDonnell
October 10, 2008
Homework: Religion Review and Tests Signed in Yellow Folder.
Please review with your child their Religion Resource book pages, 16, 17 and 18. There will be a test on Monday on Chapter 5, Confirmation
Please sign and return the many tests in their Yellow Folders!
Monday will begin a Peanut Butter and Jelly drive sponsored by the Student Council. All donations are appreciated!
Wednesday, October 15th begins our winter uniforms. Please check the Handbook for the specifics, thanks!
GO PHILLIES!!!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. McDonnell
October 9, 2008
Homework
Math - Study review sheet, Chapter 4
Spelling - review spelling words
Phonics - do pages 35 and 36
Please bring in Library books if you have not already!
October 8, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 20
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook, neatly!
Tomorrow is Picture Day! Please send in your order form and check with your child tomorrow. Uniforms and a great smile are to be worn!
Please accept my apologies for the mix up regarding what we were to wear today for the Phillies Dress Down Day. Gym pants and sneakers were the choices! It's nice to know my words carry so much weight with your children! Again, I am sorry for the mix up, but the kids had a great time anyway! Go Phillies!!
I will accept any late milk orders until Friday! Thank you!
October 7, 2008
Homework
Math - complete page 19, fact families
Spelling - neatly write words two times in copybook
Practice Book - complete page 32, adding s, es to words
PHILLIES DRESS DOWN DAY! Wear the Phillies colors, SGS gym pants, sneakers acceptable! Go Phillies! All donations go to UNICEF (For my new parents, a dollar donation is usual!)
Tomorrow will be our first milk order. If your child comes home and wants milk, I can still place an order if you desire.
Thursday is Picture Day!
The children were very good in Church this morning. I am very proud of them!
October 6, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 18
Spelling - put new words into ABC order
Practice Book - complete page 31, using high frequency words
Please check out our flashcards! High frequency words, spelling words and robust vocabulary words along with inflectional endings are included. We are gearing up for a Theme test sometime next week. More information regarding that will come home.
Milk orders are due tomorrow if you would like your child to receive milk, thanks.
We will attend Mass tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., please join us if you are able.
Wednesday is a Phillies Dress Down Day! Donations are accepted and will benefit UNICEF. Sneakers and blue jeans can also be worn and if you do not own a Phillies shirt, anything red or white will suffice!
Thursday is picture day. School uniforms will be worn
Please send in your order form with your check payable to the picture company.
Our Guest Reader is Mr. Day. Please be in the classroom at 1:45 p.m. This will give you enough time to read your book and allow for the children to play the Language Ball Game. Thanks!
October 3, 2008
Homework
Religion - please review pages 13,14 and 15 in the Religion Resource book. We will have a test on Monday on Chapter 4.
Please be sure your child has a sweatshirt or jacket for gym. It's pretty chilly in the morning and weather permitting, the children have outdoor gym!
Have a nice weekend!
October 2, 2008
Homework
Math - do page 17 They are asking the children to use the "make a ten" strategy. This is a hard concept for some, they can add with whatever strategy they are comfortable with! Please study for our Chapter 3 math test tomorrow.
Spelling - please study for tomorrow's test
Bring in Library books if not already brought in.
Friday is the last day for Scholastic orders.
Milk orders are now being accepted, please check Sister Theresa's message for the form to download. Thanks!
October 1, 2008
Homework
Math - complete page 16, doubles, plus one
Spelling - write 6 sentences in copybook
Practice Book - do pages 22 and 23, ee, ea vowel pair words
Thank you for the many Baptism pictures, they are adorable!
We are focusing on promoting peace in our classroom and at home. Today we had a hard time keeping quiet and peaceful. As a result, we will be having a "quiet" morning recess in the classroom. Please speak with your child about this. We are having difficulty with keeping ourselves quiet when asked and minding our own business. Thank you for your time and energy with this request.
Milk orders are now being accepted. Go to Sister Theresa's message and download the order form. Milk is $30.00 for the half year; $60.00 for the full year. 1% chocolate or 1% white, half pints are your choices.
Thank you. Jan McDonnell
September 30, 2008
Homework
Math: do page 13 A review sheet came home today for Chapter 3, we will have a test on Friday.
Spelling: Write words two times in copybook
Religion: Please help your child fill out the Baptism sheet that came home today.
We are beginning our Chapter on Baptism.
Please send in a small photo of your child at their Baptism. I use them for a week or so, placing them on a posterboard for all to see, the children love this! If you can't find a specific baptism picture, an infant picture will do...the regular small photo size is good. You can send these photos in all week long.
Thanks in advance.
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