Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Welcome to the Second Grade Page

2009-08-15T03:22:13Z

Dear Second Grade Families,

As we start 3rd quarter: 2nd grade will no longer need to keep a reading log on the back of their homework sheet. On January 30, book report packets were sent home. Students will have until February 29 to complete two book reports.

In the month of February we will be working on Unit 3 of Social Studies which focuses on Our Government. In Science we will working on Unit C and looking at Earths Materials.

Reminders:

-We are focused on mastering our math and language art skills. Please continue to review your child’s work and correcting errors with them on a weekly basis. Studying math facts daily is essential to your child’s success.

-Sunday, February 5, 2012: Important meeting for parents regarding all information about First Communion. Location: Small Hall.

Mathletics Assignments

2010-06-11T18:20:29Z

Please use Mathletics to practice math skills during the summer. Your child’s username and password remain the same throughout their years at Mt. Carmel. ALL STUDENTS should check out the student guide from the website. Go to www.mathletics.com. Click on “home” at the top of the screen, and then click on “guides” at the bottom of the screen. Then click on “Mathletics for Students.” If you have trouble accessing the website, call 1-866-727-0840. The Mathletics customer service number is 1-866-387-9139. If you have any questions, or if you lose your username or password, you may contact Miss Patterson at ppatterson@mountcarmel.org.

Sacramental Program

2009-10-15T14:43:21Z

The sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion are received by the students during their second grade year at Mount Carmel School. This is a parish run program designed to be taught by the parents-the student’s primary educators. As their teacher, I assist in this preparation by assigning chapters to be completed. These are reviewed in class. Reconciliation books should have been completed by Thanksgiving break. We are now completing the review pages with our third grade class prayer partners. All First Reconciliation books should be at school. All of the students received their First Eucharist books. We have begun to work on these chapters. I am once again, assigning one chapter a week to be done at home and then reviewed in class. DO NOT do the review pages in the back. We will complete these with our third grade prayer partners before we receive First Holy Communion.

Homework

2009-09-24T17:26:29Z

Every Monday the children receive homework for the week. Assignments are listed under the date due. The students practice responsibility by taking home the assigned work, doing the paperwork, studying for tests, reading, and returning their completed work on time. As parents, please check with your child that they have brought home everything they need and that the work your student does is correct. Help your child learn how to study for tests. I spread tests out throughout the week and tell the children days in advance so they can be well prepared. Encourage them to study a little every night so they are learning the information well instead of memorizing for the next day. When children are asked to reread or review material this can be used as their reading for the evening. Homework should not be a chore. If your child is having trouble with any of the homework please let me know.

Enrichment

2011-11-10T17:23:24Z

Homework Due Friday, February 10, 2012 See you in two weeks! Sentence Strips – Elements of a Story: Match each sentence strip to its story element. After cutting them, lay them out and read aloud before gluing them to the paper.

Sharing Days

2009-09-09T17:47:32Z

The second graders have been assigned sharing on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Every child must share at least twice a month but may share every week if they wish. Before they are allowed to share they need to complete a Step Up to Writing Outline at home. This will help them prepare for their presentation. Learning to speak in front of a group is an important skill which sharing will help them to develop. Please assist your child at home with deciding on what to share and practicing how to deliver the information to their classmates.

Computers

2011-01-29T04:51:58Z

I am encouraging the second grade students to practice their typing skills at home. During our Computer lab time we use a program called dancemattyping. To really improve their skills the students should work on typing at home. Please work with your child at home on doing this. RAZ-Kids!! I am sure you are all wondering what is this RAZ-Kids that your child keeps talking about? RAZ-Kids is an interactive reading tool for our students to practice reading fluency and comprehension. We have been spending the past couple of weeks in computers familiarizing the students with this website and have been encouraging them to explore RAZ-kids on their own at home. The students have a log in to get into their reading account. LOG IN USERNAME: JScherbaa (Be careful for spelling! I think this is where most students have been having difficulties when trying to log in.) Websites the students have been working on in class: www.abcya.com www.sheppardssoftware.com www.eduplace.com www.wegivebooks.org

Scherba Store

2009-09-03T11:39:34Z

We have a Second Grade Store. The children earn money during the day that they can then spend in our class store. The store is stocked by donated items such as small toys, party favors, pencils, stickers, etc.. The items are sold by parent volunteers who act as store clerks and help the children count, add, and subtract their money. The more volunteers the more the children get to practice their math skills. Thanks to all those that have offered to help. Please join in the fun – donate and come in to sell! Students have plenty of money and it is time to start shopping! Parents you can start planning on coming in as early as Tuesday, October 11. Any time that the class is in session feel free to come in and OPEN SHOP! :) Times that the class will NOT be available to shop: Wednesday- 8:00-12:30 Tuesday & Thursday- 12:30-1:30 Monday- Friday- Recess and Lunch Parents that have signed up- Please contact me for more information. Gitte Rivera Monica Gomez Marie Hersh Stephanie Harrison Edith Alvarez Belinda Ceschin Maritza Longland Catherine McCarthy Lila Gibson

Pictures

2010-02-17T22:26:03Z

If you have pictures to share I have created a class Snapfish account for this purpose. You can share your pictures/albums with me at gr2@mountcarmel.org.

Contact Information

2009-08-27T20:48:36Z

send Mrs. Scherba an email send Miss Timmington our Classroom Aide an email

Checkout our Textbook Websites

2009-08-27T21:32:09Z

Religion Mathematics Social Studies click on the website option for more practice

Educational Enhancements

2009-10-28T21:27:51Z

These extra games to help support our curriculum. Free Rice practices vocabulary and grammar. Math Flashcards practices addition and subtraction at different levels.

See How 2nd Graders Are Doing...

2009-10-28T21:20:42Z

We are Active Christians, Knowledge Seekers, and Socially Responsible.

Online Book Orders

2010-01-06T21:30:53Z

For online book orders please go to Schoolastic User Name:OLMCGRADE2BOOKCLUB Password:READINGISFUN Our Class Activation Code : H3RBQ (You will need this for the initial account setup when you register online.)

Dates to Remember

2009-08-30T17:49:55Z

Sunday, February 5, 2012: Important meeting for parents regarding all information about First Communion. Location: Small Hall. Sunday, February 12, 2012: 2ND Grade Class sings in choir at parish liturgy 9:00 a.m. mass. Saturday, March 3, 2012: Celebration of First Reconciliation at Church 10:00a.m. Reception following in Large Hall. Thursday, March 15, 2012: Grandparents Day! 2ND Grade is in charge of planning School Liturgy. Mass will be at 9:15am. Wednesday, April 25, 2012: First Communion rehearsal’s at 6:30pm for 10:00am Mass. Thursday, April 26, 2012: First Communion rehearsal’s at 6:30pm for 1:00pm Mass. Saturday, April 28, 2012: Celebration of First Communion at 10:00am and 1:00pm.

1st Quarter Standards

2011-01-24T22:06:34Z

Second Grade Standards During the First Quarter in second grade the students classwork focuses on the following standards: READING Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Reading Comprehension: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 Written & Oral English Language Conventions: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7,1.8 Listening and Speaking Strategies: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 Speaking Applications: 2.1 Literacy Response Analysis: 3.1, 3.4 WRITING Writing Strategies: 1.1, 1.2 Writing Applications: 2.1, 2.2 MATH Number Sense:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 Algebra and Functions: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Measurement and Geometry: 1.1, 1.2 Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability: 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 Mathematical Reasoning: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 SCIENCE Life Sciences: a, b, c, d, e, f Investigation and Experimentation: a, c, d, f, g SOCIAL STUDIES 2.1: 1,2,3 2.2: 3