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FYI:
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR,
THUS MAKING HOME-BASED LEARNING OUR FORMAT AS WE CLOSE THE YEAR.
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UPDATES:
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE:
Starting Monday, March 23rd. we will be implementing the recommended schedule for your child to follow during the upcoming school days--PLEASE SEE LINK ON SIDE BAR.
This will hopefully help create consistency and continuity during remote learning which is now in effect.
Please feel free to adjust if necessary if you find it more helpful, REMEMBER THIS IS A SUGGESTED SCHEDULE. It does not need to be followed exactly as stated, but your child should be spending part of their day doing remote learning assignments as they are to be submitted by 11:59 PM each day and will be graded.
Please email me if have any questions regarding the suggested schedule.
I will continue to be available during school hours of 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Your child will be expected to log in daily in iknowit.com, beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. By logging in, your child will be marked present for the day.
I also recommend buying a notebook (3 or 5 subject) to use if they don't have their notebooks with them--it'll make it easier to have everything in one notebook instead of having different pieces of papers spread out. Unless you have them in a folder. -
Learning at Home: March 17 - June 19
We have been mandated to close Tuesday, March 17 th - Friday, June 19th. The children went home with several of their books. I will be posting assignments and links to this web page. If you have not already sent me the best email to reach you, please do so to my email--maruri@stlucys.org. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Be safe, be healthy--see you soon!
A reminder about homework—please do not do the work for your child, please give them as little help as possible. If you have any question, please email me.
Reading - getEpic.com This site is available during school hours
Math - 30 - 40 minutes daily on DreamBox
For access to Religion/Phonics/Math: PLEASE LOOK AT SIDE BAR
Students can practice keyboard skills on www.typetastic.com (20-30 minutes)
Here is a YouTube site that teaches How to write in cursive. This one gives step by step instructions, (you can work on a lesson a day): https://youtu.be/XGBpqJ3VFDQ
Please look at iknowit.com, Scholastic News subpages as well as the classDojo and BrainPOP one I will have everything set up by Friday -
Classwork/Homework: Week of June 15th
Friday, June 19th1. Reading - Log on to Lalilo
2. Math - iknowit.com for attendance
Thursday, June 18th
1. Reading - Lalilo
2. Math - iknowit.com for attendance
3- Don't forget snack for Zoom
Wednesday, June 17th
1. Reading -
2. Math - iknowit.com attendance purposes
3. Religion -
Tuesday, June 16th
1. Reading - Practice Bk pg. 192 and Do Lalilo
2. Math -iknowit.com for attendance purposes--DreamBox (6 lessons) MUST LOG ON TO DREAMBOX!
3. Religion - Read and discuss Ch.19- pgs. 222 - 223
Monday, June 15th
1. Reading - Practice Bk pg. 190
2. Math -iknowit.com for attendance purposes Also do Happy Numbers
3. Religion - Read and discuss Ch.19- pgs. 220 - 221
*******REMEMBER that Spelling, Reading, Phonics and Scholastic are to be handed in through Dojo EXCEPT for iknowit.com, Happy Numbers, Lalilo, DreamBox, GetEpic (I monitor that online) ---thank you!!
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Spelling Words and Reading Vocabulary
Spelling: Lesson 33
1. human 6. navy
2. giant 7. gravy
3. lady 8. solo
4. lazy 9. open
5. crazy 10. odorReading Vocab: Officer Buckle and Gloria
1. attention 6. obeys
2. buddy 7. applauded
3. accident 8. surprised
4. tip 9. safety
5. enormous 10. speech
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2nd Grade Reminders:
Please check your child's folders and planners every day. Please clean out your child's folders on a regular basis.
The students' first & last names must be on all tests, homework, classwork, quizzes, and projects. FIVE POINTS will be deducted if a student hands in his/her work without a name. The students are reminded many times to write both names!
Gym is on Mondays. The students must wear the gym uniform: St. Lucy's School sweatpants, t-shirt, and sweatshirt. They must also wear plain sneakers: all white for the girls and all black for the boys. The shoes should not have any colors, lights, glitter, or any designs. As per Mr. Calderin, if a student is not prepared for gym class, he/she will not be able to participate in class.
Please cover ALL BOOKS with clear contact paper. This protects the books from ripping. Write your child's full name and grade in permanent black marker on the inside front cover.
Only ONE coloring/activity book is allowed in class. Extra notebooks and drawing pads are not allowed. Only crayons and colored pencils are allowed - NO markers!
Second grade goes to Mass on Wednesdays. Since this is a sacrament class, Fr. Pergjini expects that the students respond and behave themselves during Mass. Please remind your child about proper Church etiquette.
If you send in money, it MUST be in an envelope. Please include your child's full name, grade, & destination of the envelope. This is to ensure that it gets to the proper recipient and you are credited for any money that you gave in.
The students are responsible for being prepared everyday with all of their supplies & anything they may need for the day (homework, books, sharpened pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, etc...). Demerits or other consequences will be given to any student not prepared for class.
The St. Lucy's School uniform policy is strictly enforced. Your child must be in his/her full uniform, including the sweater vest, everyday. As per Mrs. Stefanini, a warning will be given if any student is out of uniform. If the infraction is not corrected, a demerit will be issued. Please refer to planner pages _____ for the full uniform policy.
Please put your child's full name & Grade 2 inside all books, notebooks, folders, sweaters, coats, supplies, etc...in permanent black marker.
If your child is absent, you MUST call the main office before 9:00 am. You may request homework at that time as well or you can email me. When your child returns to school, a note/email must be given/emailed to the teacher stating the dates the child was absent & the reason. This is stated in the student planner & are rules set by New York State. It is MANDATORY that you call the school AND send in an absent note/email.
If students are absent, they are responsible for any work that they missed. They will take any tests they missed on the day they return to school. If any assignment was due on the day they were absent, they must hand it in the day they return. They must make up their work in a timely manner.
BOX TOPS - We are still collecting Box Tops! Here are the ways that you can help:
a) Continue to send in the box tops from the products you use.
b) Go to www.btfe.com and register under St. Lucy School, Bronx.
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2nd Grade Academic Reminders:
Math -
I expect that the students can add and subtract one digit and two digit numbers (without regrouping). This was done in 1st grade.
Spelling -
For every lesson, the students will write each word one time (1x) at school and three times (3x) at home in their Spelling notebooks (n.b.). They will also write sentences for each word in their notebooks and complete the practice pages in their workbooks (wkbk). A test will be given every Friday, unless otherwise noted.
Handwriting - I do expect that the students are using their very best print handwriting every day. Please encourage your child to take their time and be as neat as possible when they are doing their homework. -
2nd Grade Homework Policies
Even though the students are in 2nd grade, they are responsible for their homework. They must learn how to do their assignments in a timely fashion and have all the necessary books and supplies to complete them. Every year the students will have more responsibilities, so it's important to learn this now.
The students write their homework in their planners. It is on the Smart Board and I do not take it down until all the students have written their homework. They are required to write their homework completely & correctly. They have plenty of time.
The students are responsible for bringing home all necessary books & materials. I tell them what books to bring home. They are responsible for completing all assignments. All homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted. Students are not allowed to come back to school to retrieve any forgotten homework. Parents please do not drop off any homework, projects, or books left at home in the office.
Homework can be collected & graded at any time.
Studying is homework! Just because your child doesn't have written homework doesn't mean they don't have to study.
Parents MUST check & sign their child's homework, planner, and take home folder every night. Please check their bookbags to make sure they have all their supplies for the next day.
A signature is required on all tests below 80%. Parents are responsible for checking the Cornerstone/Educate site for their child's grades. Please email Ms. Forese if you do not have a user name or password.
Any homework not completed will result in a consequence, such as no recess, a demerit or a ten point deduction. This is the St. Lucy's School homework policy for all grades.
If a student is absent, he/she must complete the homework in a timely manner. I give students plenty of time to complete assignments when they are absent. I do not deduct points from an assignment or project if a child was absent. If homework was due a day he/she was absent, it MUST be brought in the day he/she returns. Ten points will be deducted or a demerit will be issued if the homework is not turned in.
Your child's full name must be written on all homework sheets. FIVE points will be deducted from any papers that do not have a name! The students are reminded to put their names on their papers every day!
I understand that things happen that are out of our control. Life happens, especially with kids. That being said, please try not to make excuses for your child not doing his/her homework unless there was an emergency Please do not call the school or come to the school asking that your child be allowed to get their forgotten homework. The students must learn to be responsible for their actions.
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Helpful Websites
On this page, I will add links to articles that I think parents would find interesting. If you come across an article that you think others would find helpful, please email it to me :)
Back to School Apps to Help Parents Help their Kids
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/back-school-apps-parents-kids/story?id=33905575
Why Writing By Hand Could Make You Smarter
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201303/why-writing-hand-could-make-you-smarter
Benefits of Cursive
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/04/30/should-schools-require-children-to-learn-cursive/the-benefits-of-cursive-go-beyond-writing
M is for Monkeybars: Getting Ready for Writing
http://movingsmartblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/m-is-for-monkeybars-getting-ready-for.html
How Much Sleep Do Children Need?
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/sleep-children
Avoiding Homework Wars
http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/745-avoiding-homework-wars.gs
How Parents Can Help Their Children With Homework
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_homework.html
Parents Guide to the Common Core
https://www.engageny.org/parent-guides-to-the-common-core-standards
How to Help Your Child in School
http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/44-proven-ideas-parents-can-use-to-help-their-children-do-better-in-school.htm
Raising Readers
http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/raising-readers.htm
High Expectations Encourage Achievement
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_expectations.html
Tips to Encourage All Readers
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_readtips.html
Improving Your Child's Performance in the Second Half of the Year
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_improvingperf.html
Organizational Skills
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_organize.html
The United Front Between Parents & Teachers
http://www.sylviarimm.com/article_united-parent-teacher.html