Mrs. Bologna's 2nd Grade

Mrs. Bologna's 2nd Grade
kurz@stlucys.org

Reminders

Dress Down Day is Thursday, May 23.  Please send in $1.

We have a 5 day weekend for Memorial Day.  There is no school on Friday, May 24; Monday, May 27; and Tuesday, May 28.

Please send in $4 to order Mummies in the Morning, the book the 2nd graders will read in the summer before 3rd grade.  Mrs. Citrone will order the book for whoever brings in the $4.  This money is due by Thursday, May 30.  Your child will be given the book in June before summer vacation.

Please make sure to re-register your child if he/she is coming back to SLS next year (2019-2020 school year).  If you are NOT returning, please let Ms. Forese or Mrs. Vega know immediately!

Please check your child's folders and planners every day.  Please clean out your child's folders on a regular basis. I should not see things in their folders from last month!

Tests/Assignments

Wednesday, May 22 - Math
Thursday, May 23 - Religion & Spelling
Thursday, May 30 - Phonics
 
What We're Doing in Class

Religion - We will review Ch 25: We Honor Mary & the Saints.  A test is planned for Thursday, May 23.

Reading - We will continue reading Dig, Wait, Listen and working on activities pertaining to the story.

Phonics - We will continue Unit 8: Synonyms, Antonyms, & Homophones.  A test will be given on prefixes and suffixes on Thursday, May 30.

ELA - We will

Math - We will continue Module 4: Addition & Subtraction within 200 with Word Problems to 100.  A test is planned for Wednesday, May 22.

The students have their place value disks at school and for home.  If they wish to use the disks to help them with classwork and homework, they can use them.  I will not force them to use them if they like another strategy.

We have worked on a few strategies for the students to add and subtract two-digit numbers: pulling apart, arrow way, and regrouping (borrowing).  As we practiced, I wanted the students to add/subtract the way I am showing them.  But for the math test that we will have at the end of the lesson, the students can choose to add/subtract in ANY WAY they want!  I want the students to feel comfortable.

I expect that the students can add and subtract one digit and two digit numbers (without regrouping).  This was done in 1st grade.  We reviewed these concepts at the beginning of the year, but they should practice at home if they are still having trouble.

I also expect that the students know their numbers (how to recognize, write/spell, and say) up to 1,000.  If they are still having trouble, they must practice at home!

Science - We will continue Topic 6: Habitats.  We will also read Scholastic News magazines pertaining to Science.

This week (5/13), we will read the Scholastic News A Winter's Trip.  The students must have the Scholastic News magazine and packet in school everyday!

Social Studies - We will continue Unit 3: Working Together.

Spelling - We will work on words from page 109, Final e Syllables.

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 other Friday, unless otherwise noted.

Handwriting - We will continue writing in script!  Please encourage your child to practice at home.  The students must continue to write in print for their classwork, homework, and tests.  They are not ready to write in script yet.  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.

More Reminders

Gym is on Thursdays.  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 cannot 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 Fridays.  Since this is a sacrament class, Fr. Pergjini expects that the students respond and behave themselves during Mass.  Please speak to your child about proper Church etiquette.

If you send in money, it MUST be in an envelope! I will NOT take any money not 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 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!

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 17-18 for the full uniform policy.  If you need to order a uniform, please go to http://www.bigappleuniforms.com/

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.
c) Encourage your friends & family to check for Box Tops in their homes too!

Spelling Words

These are the 10 words from the Spelling workbook, page 113.

The students will write each word in ABC order one time (1x) at school and three times (3x) at home in their Spelling notebook; write a complete sentence for each word; and complete the workbook pages. They will be tested every Friday on all ten words, unless otherwise noted.

1) be
2) between
3) highway
4) reach
5) reaches
6) root
7) uprooted
8) way
9) wood
10) wooden

Dear Parents,

Please note that I must have THREE DAYS notice for any food items that you want to send into my classroom.  Please wait for a confirmation email before you send in anything.  I do not check my email on the weekends.

I have a few children with allergies/food restrictions and I must notify their parents that cupcakes or some other snack item is coming in.  This is to give them time to bring in an alternative snack.  It would be unfair if some students were left out.

Do not ask me the day of your child's birthday if you can bring in cupcakes and juice that same day. Your request will be denied.  Any snacks or cupcakes sent in without my permission will be sent home!

Only send in juice/water and ONE treat (cupcakes OR cookies OR donuts) per student.  I will not give out any extra snacks.  Cake is not allowed!

Please note that I cannot take any pictures of your child. I usually give the cupcakes in the cafeteria during lunch, not in the classroom. 

Goody bags, stickers, toys, and balloons are NOT allowed and will be sent back home.  Pencils and erasers are fine and I will give those out to the students.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mrs. Bologna
 
 

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
 
 

Monday, May 20

Math - sheet; test Wednesday
Spelling - 3x each; test Thursday
Religion - sheet; test Thursday

Tuesday, May 21

Math - sheets; test tomorrow
Spelling - write sentences; test Thursday
Reading - p 30
Religion - test Thursday

Wednesday, May 22

Spelling - p 115-116; test tomorrow
Reading - p 75
Religion - test tomorrow

Thursday, May 23

Math - p 47-48
Phonics - p 219-220; test next Thursday
Reading - p 189

Friday, May 24

No School!
Go to Mass!