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Classroom Rules
Please note that the following takes effect immediately:
1) No toys are allowed! Toys were never allowed in school, but I've noticed that some students have been bringing them in to play with during lunch.
2) Toys may not be attached to bookbags or lunch boxes. Please remove them.
3) Only coloring books are allowed in class. Drawing notebooks/pads are not allowed. Only ONE coloring book is allowed.
4) If any of these above is brough into school, it will be taken away from the student and a demerit will be issued.
Thank you you for your cooperation. -
Pictures - December 2017
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Week of April 16
Mrs. Bologna's 2nd Grade
kurz@stlucys.orgReminders
1) On Friday, April 20th, we will have Dress Down Day in honor of The National Day for Violence Prevention. It will be a FREE dress down day. In order to partipate, the student must wear ORANGE.
2) Mrs. Citrone gave out a letter yesterday (4/16/18) about the summer reading book before 3rd grade "Mummies in the Morning." Scholastic has it on sale for $4. If you send in the money, Mrs. Citrone can order it for you so that your child has it before the summer. Please put the money in a sealed envelope and put your child's name and "3rd Grade Book Money." Please hand it in as soon as possible.
3) On Monday, April 30, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades will be going on a class trip to St. Peter's Church and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in NYC.
4) Letters regarding Summer Camp 2018 went out today (4/17/18). Please email Mrs. Citrone if you have any questions.
Tests/Assignments
Tuesday, April 17 - Religion
Friday, April 20 - Reading and Spelling
Thursday, April 26 - Religion
What We're Doing in Class
Religion - We will review Chapter 22: God Calls Us to Love & Serve. A test will be given Tuesday, April 17. We will then begin Chapter 23: The Church Lives Today. A test is planned for Thursday, April 26.
Reading - We will continue to review "The Tiny Seed." A test will be given Friday, April 20.
Phonics - We will continue Unit 7: Contractions, Abbreviations, & Endings.
ELA - We will work on contractions.
Math - We will continue to add two digit numbers using partial sums and regrouping.
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.
Science - We will begin Chapter 4: Living Things in their Environments.
Social Studies - We will continue Unit 3: Working Together.
Spelling - During the week of April 16, we will study the words from page 97, open syllables.
Since we are almost done with the Spelling workbook, I will be giving the Spelling words every other week.
For every lesson, the students will write each word 3x, write sentences for each word, and complete the practice pages. A test will be given every other Friday, unless otherwise noted.
Handwriting - We started working on our script/cursive handwriting! Please encourage your child to continue to practice his/her best print handwriting while doing homework. Also practice script with your child at home.
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. 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. Write your child's full name and grade in permanent black marker on the inside front cover.
Second grade goes to Mass on Fridays. 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, pencils, crayons, 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 demerit will be given if any student is out of uniform. Please refer to the planner 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 2-1 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 & 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 - Week of April 16
Spelling Words
These are the 10 words from the Spelling workbook, page 97.
The students will write each word in ABC order three times (3x) in their Spelling notebook, write a sentence for each word, and complete the workbook pages. They will be tested every other Friday on all ten words, unless otherwise noted.
1) baby
2) bacon
3) basic
4) female
5) lion
6) male
7) no
8) noble
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First Confession & Holy Communion
First Confession: Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the Church
First Holy Communion: Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:30 am in the Church
Since this is a sacramental year for the 2nd graders, Fr. Pergjini will be visiting our class once a week. He will discuss what is needed for their First Confession and First Holy Communion.
Please make sure you are going to Mass on Saturday nights or Sunday mornings. You must also attend Mass on the Holy Days of Obligation. Your child must have the Mass card signed. If you go to another church or if you forgot the Mass card at home, please take a bulletin, write your child's name on it, and make sure it is signed. The Mass card must be handed in to me on Monday morning.
As per Fr. Pergjini, if a student misses Mass 5 or more times, he/she will not receive his/her First Holy Communion. If there is a family emergency or the child is sick, please write a note and attach it to the Mass card.
Below, Fr. Pergjini has outlined what the students need to do for their First Confession. The students MUST know the Act of Contrition. It must be memorized! He will test the students individually to make sure they know the entire prayer by heart.
Please make sure your child recites the Act of Contrition every night. We also say it during prayers in the auditorium every morning.
Please make sure these guidelines are followed so your child’s First Confession and First Holy Communion are as smooth as possible. We don’t want to have any issues or problems right before the sacraments.
Five Steps For a Good Confession- Think what sins you have to confess.
- Be sincerely sorry for your sins.
- Confess your sins to a priest.
- Promise to do better.
- After your confession, do the penance the priest assigns.
Steps to Confession
When you go to Confession: kneel first and say: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Then you say: “Bless me, Father, this is my first confession. These are my sins…” Then tell your sins.
When you have finished telling your sins, you should say: “For these and all the sins that I do not remember now, I am truly sorry.”
The priest now gives the necessary advice, assigns your penance and asks you to say the Act of Contrition.
Wait and listen as the priest gives the absolution. After the priest gives absolution, he will say, “Give thanks to Lord who is good.”
Then you say, “His mercy endures forever.” Then you say, “Thank you, Father.” You leave the confessional room and do your penance assigned by the priest. Kneel down before the altar where the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.
Act of Contrition
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments. But most of all, because they offend Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more, and to avoid the near occasions of sin. -
Birthday Parties
Dear Parents,
Please note that I must have TWO 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.
Only send in juice and ONE treat (cupcakes OR cookies OR donuts). I will not give out any extra snacks.
Goody bags and balloons are NOT allowed and will be sent back home. Pencils are fine and I will give those out to the students.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs. Bologna
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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 enjoy, 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
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Homework
2nd Grade Homework
Monday, April 16
1) Spelling - write words 3x each
2) Reading - review sheets; test Friday
3) Religion - test tomorrow
Tuesday, April 17
1) Math - sheet
2) Spelling - write senteces for each word; test Friday
3) Reading - test Friday
Wednesday, April 18
1) Math - sheet
2) Spelling - Wkbk p 99; test Friday
3) Reading - sheet; test Friday
Thursday, April 19
1) Math - sheet
2) Spelling - Wkbk p 100; test tomorrow
3) Reading - Wkbk p 108; test tomorrow
Friday, April 20
1) Go to Mass!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 at the beginning of the day. 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 in the morning!
The students are responsible for bringing home all necessary books & materials. I tell them what books to bring home and it is written on my side board to remind them. They are responsible for completing all assignments. All homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted.
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 me or the Main Office if you do not have your 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.
If a student is absent, he/she must complete the homework in a timely manner. I give students plenty of time to complete assignments if 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 DO NOT email me excusing your child from homework unless there was an emergency (severe illness, death in the family). I will not accept any excuses for why an assignment was not completed. The students must learn to be responsible for & deal with the consequences of their actions.