Jesus’ Second Grade Luv-Bugs Welcome Mommies and Daddies !!! Welcome to Second Grade! We will have a wonderful year!!! I am so excited and blessed to once again have the best class ever!!! We are partners!!! Team LUV-BUG!!! The Most Special Jesus Filled Year Yet! To educate and guide your precious child even closer to God while ensuring their academic, social and spiritual growth. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment where each individual feels special and wonderful (because they are…). To be in partnership with each of you as we watch and participate in the miracle of you child’s wonderful and special growth. Communication is key… Communication Please always drop me a note or call me regarding anything… School phone: 452-4428 School Web address: http://www.smdpschool.net/ My e-mail: kpapineau@smdpschool.net Please sign up on the class page for updates and to receive our weekly newsletters… http://teacherweb.com/NY/StMartindePorres/Mr sPapineau/newsflash.aspx Communication Please send all correspondence via your child’s H folder… Please label all of their belongings. All dismissal changes, absentee notes, etc. All text books must be covered in a book sock or paper …no contact paper. Workbooks and notebooks are to be covered in clear contact paper. Lunch tickets may be purchased in advance, but lunch $ may also be sent in when needed. Please send in the exact amount needed in a clearly marked envelope with your child's name. Your child’s field trip forms and money should be sent in via their class (H) folder. Please be sure that all checks are made payable to St. Martin de Porres School or if you choose, please send in the exact amount of cash requested in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it. You are wonderful… Class Subjects The core curriculum and the subjects we will cover and MASTER during second grade are: Religion…. Reading and Writing/LA/Handwriting Math Science Social Studies Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer Technology TARGET TIME!!! Jesus Coming to Jesus… Jesus Nourishes us, and strengthens God’s life and grace within us. Jesus is our model for Christian living. The Law of Love…in action! Preparing for the best days EVER!!! Religion Your children will prepare and receive the holy sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Dates: 1st Penance – March 5th at 11am 1st Eucharist- April 30th at 11am Mrs. Fratto Religious Ed Coordinator 471-8728 What a beautiful and blessed time in your child’s and your family’s life!!! Religion The Archdiocesan Guidelines and Essentials of Learning are the basis of all instruction. We will enjoy many Bible stories, learn about various Saints, learn prayers and grow even closer to God throughout this very special year! Prayer Services, May Crowning and preparing Mass too! Check our web page for updates, prayers and vocabulary. Reading We read everything!!! Daily reading is so important!!! We are not only continuing to learn to read, but also reading to learn!!! Your children should read each night and record what they read on the record sheet kept in their “Book in a Bag”. 10-15 minutes per day Reading/LA Materials Scott Foresman Reading Street, Engage NY and many other resources for learning with informational text. Most weekly tests will be on Thursdays. Varied genres: Non-fiction, fiction, biographies, contemporary and traditional literature, magazines and newspapers etc. We read, write, listen and speak across the curriculum…and beyond! Writing They will be writing for many varied purposes. They will write narratives, communications, descriptions, expository pieces, interpreting data, persuasive pieces, analytic ideas, creative writing and to take notes/outlines. We will use the “process” to pre-write, draft, edit, revise and publish their wonderful work. They are wonderful! Spelling/Vocabulary Spelling tests will be on Friday’s. All words will be written in your child’s journal and will are listed on the class Spelling web page. 20 word lists (5 Words each week are from vocabulary book) Vocabulary tests will be given every other week. Handwriting We will brush up on our beautiful printing holding the pencil properly so we can move on to CURSIVE!!! Math We will use many hands on materials to explore, analyze and problem solve. We will utilize Engage NY as well as additional resources. Memorization of basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts is required. 100 Facts in UNDER 5 Minutes! They can do it! Yahoo! (Target Time…again!) Mathletics is awesome!!! Memorization of math vocabulary too. Check our web page often! Science The Scientific Method Nutrition Animal and Plant Life Cycles Natural Cycles and Patterns Physical Science Hands on Fun and Learning! Studies Weekly Social Studies We will be focusing on varied communities and geography skills. We will enjoy learning about economics, resources, citizenship, civics, rules and laws. God’s beautiful world…and our special place in it! Studies Weekly Classroom Community Our classroom is a love filled community! TARGET TIME!!! INDEPENDENT WORK!!! We always try our best! Doing our best includes: Using manners Listening carefully and following directions. Being a good friend. Completing work carefully. We use sticker charts and go shopping a lot in second grade! Every minute is a brand new start! They are sensational second grade luvbugs!!! Homework There will be approximately 20-30 minutes of written homework Monday through Thursday plus reading the text or Book–in Bag for 10-15 minutes. Your child should read 15 to 20 minutes over the weekend too! Other various projects will be assigned. All homework will be written in your child’s journal and will be posted on our class newsletter. (Again, be sure that you are signed up on the Newsflash page…) Grades 45% Summative Assessments 25% Quizzes 20% Class Work/Participation 10% Homework Language Art Grade: 40% Composition 40% Grammar 20% Spelling *New passwords for the new system are needed each year so please be sure to return all paperwork ASAP. Test folders will be sent. The only work that needs to be returned will have a signature line. (The rest is Report Cards come out at the end of each quarter…Parent Conferences are in November…please sign up tonight! School Rules… Please refer to the school handbook for all questions, uniform requirements etc…. Please return all handbook and other forms ASAP…you’re wonderful. Thank you. Schedule Monday- Music 11:10-11:50 Tuesday- Art 8:30-9:10 Wednesday- Gym 8:30-9:10 Computer Lab 1:10-1:50 Thursday- Spanish 10:00-10:30 Library 1:55-2:35 Friday- 9am Mass on the First and Third Fridays Other Important Dates… Picture Day- September 21st (Dress Up Clothes) School Pictures- September 16th ((Full Winter Uniform) Scholastic Orders are due September 25th… Parent Conferences- November 19th and 20th Thanksgiving Prayer Service- Nov. 19 at 10:30 am First Penance- March 5th First Holy Communion- April 30th May Crowning- May 6th after Mass Bronx Zoo trip- May…TBD Please check the on-line school calendar for additional information. Closing Points… Thanks so much again for sharing your beautiful child with me and this school. I am positive it is going to be a great year. Communication is key… You have given your child a fantastic gift…starting with your obvious love and commitment to them and to Jesus. Together team LUV-BUG can and will do it all!!! Questions??? To a Great Year! May God Continue to Bless us all!