Go Math & Journey's Reading Website (ThinkCentral)- https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com  firstnamelastinitial.scs, scs27

Epic- https://www.getepic.com/sign-in-  Log in with our class code atg6779

Studies Weekly- Science & SS - https://app.studiesweekly.com/online/  User ID is school gmail, password is Lastname27 (assignments will be linked in Google Classroom). Students can always log in to watch the videos again and re-read the weekly magazine.

Sadlier Religion- https://www.sadlierconnect.com/@757162  User ID is firstinitiallast name all lowercase (if hyphenated last name it's only first part), Password scs27

Readworks.org - Assignments will be through Google Classroom (Use school google username and password if asked)

EdPuzzle- Assignments will be through Google Classroom (Use school google username and password if asked)

Mystery Science- Assignments will be through Google Classroom (Use school google username and password if asked)

Scootpad- https://www.scootpad.com - See sign up information below- under "Classroom News". Students will sign in using their school Google accounts. 

IXL- www.ixl.com - Firstinitiallastnamescs27- password scs27

Reading A to Z-(Raz-Kids)- https://www.raz-kids.com/ username- firstinitiallastname, password- scs27 (Teacher: jlavas)

** Here are the settings for Thinkcentral: 



Instructions to access Google Classroom:
We have created a gmail account for each child to join the classroom. All second grade students usernames are: 
first initial last name 27@stchristophersi.com..
For example.. jlavas27@stchristophersi.com
Passwords are all set to Christopher (capital C).. Parents will be prompted at first sign in to change the password. We are asking that you change it to Christopher(number). It can be any number you choose. Please write this down as we will not be able to see your new password.

Once you log into your Google account, you are to click the “9 square box” to access the apps for Google. Scroll to find the classroom app, and click on it. On the top of the page you will see a “+” sign. You should click “Join a class.” Use the code mysqkoi and click to join. 

** If you are looking for extra adaptive practice in reading and math, I will be setting up practice for them in Scootpad. They can log in at any time and practice. It will give them an initial placement test to put them at their own appropriate level. They can sign in as often as they want to practice here.

 

 

Dear Students,

This year we're using an exciting learning platform called  ScootPad. ScootPad helps personalize enrichment, remediation and mastery for each of you in Math and ELA. It's free and setting it up only takes a minute.

Follow these instructions to self-enroll to my classroom:

1) Visit: https://www.scootpad.com
2) Use your school Google account and click Sign Up with Google.
4) Choose Student as the account type and enter  750672 for Class Code.
5) Once logged in, you can access your classroom from your dashboard

 

Week of 1/11 - 1/15

Test Schedule for week of 1/19 - 1/22

Wednesday 1/20- Reading Cumulative (see outline posted above in "Cumulative Letter" to review any grammar or skills mentioned).
Friday 1/22- Math Cumulative- (Study the three part practice packets we completed in school. The test will be JUST LIKE these questions). 

Friday 1/15
1. Practice 15 minutes of reading AND 15 minutes of math on Scootpad. It doesn't have to be done all at once, but it can be. 
2. STUDY for your Cumulative exams.
** See announcements above. 

Thursday 1/14
1. Math practice sheet- Addition with regrouping- “A Turkey Trio”

2. Students will take the MAP Reading test tomorrow. There is nothing to study. This will not be used toward any grades on the report card. It is a diagnostic test to help us see what may need to be reinforced. 

Wednesday 1/13
1. Study for our Chapter 8 Religion test tomorrow. PLEASE practice the mass responses on the notes. 

2. Scootpad- Sign in and complete the MATH assignment. 

** Please see parent meeting information posted above in both the Announcements section as well as the Communion Notices section. 


Tuesday 1/12
1. Verb tense worksheet, "Planning A Pool."
2. Math worksheet, "Bear's Valentine"
**Religion Chapter 8 test Thursday. 

Monday
1. STUDY your notes for tomorrow's science test.
2. Math worksheet- Double digit addition "Worker Bees".
**Religion Chapter 8 test Thursday

Week of 1/04 - 1/08

TEST SCHEDULE-  Week of 1/11 - 1/15
Tuesday 1/12 - Science Test: Earth, Water, and Weather (Notes in science notebook and posted in Google Classroom)

Thursday 1/14 - Religion Chapter 8 test (Notes in religion notebook and posted in Google Classroom).


Friday 1/08
1. Login and practice skill G.10 (Add two-digit numbers with regrouping - sums to 100) for at least 15 minutes. You may need a pencil and paper for this. You do NOT need to master this skill, but be sure to practice for your full 15 minutes. We will continue to work on this class next week. 

2. Study for next week's tests!

Thursday 1/07
1. Readworks assignment, "Playtime in the Snow". This can be found in Google Classroom. 
2. Math pages 277 #1-7, 278 all

** $3 Ugly sweater dress down contest will be held TOMORROW. There will be one winner in each class who will receive a NUT card as first prize! 
** Bring an extra snack and drink tomorrow. We will have a small "New Year" celebration since we missed our Christmas party! 

Wednesday 1/06

1. Readworks article, "Snow Science!" Login through Google Classroom assignment. 
2. Math pgs. 271 #1 - 9, 272 all
3. Spelling words #11 - 15, five times each.

Tuesday 1/05
1. Grammar worksheet- Action Verbs
2. Math pages 265 #1 - 5, 266 all
3. Spelling words #6-10, five times each. 

Monday 1/04
1. Reread "How Chipmunk Got His Stripes" with someone at home. You can log into the ThinkCentral website to view the assignment. Login information can be found in Google Classroom under the "Websites" tab. 

2. Math pages 259 #1 - 6, 260 all problems

3. Spelling words 1-5, five times each. 

Week of 12/21 - 12/23

CHRISTMAS RECESS ASSIGNMENT (Also posted in Google Classroom) THIS IS DUE JANUARY 4th:

Our math homework assignment is to be completed and submitted online. Please click the link for both part one and part two homework. Make sure to type your name before you begin each part. This assignment will be used as a math homework grade. Each session can be completed at different times. Once a session has been started, it will need to be completed. Work is not saved if a window is closed. 

Part 1-   http://www.problem-attic.com/test/r1cmpv58  (14 questions)

Part 2-   http://www.problem-attic.com/test/ziwzw7zw  (14 questions)

Students should also sign into Google Classroom to access a Readworks assignment. They will read and  complete questions for a science article, “Wild Weather”. This will be used as a science homework grade.

Enjoy your vacation! 
Mrs. Lavas

Monday 12/23
1. Check Google Classroom for tomorrow's necessary art supplies. There is a pattern to print out attached to the announcement. Students will need: the printout (it is NOT in my packet), 1 sheet of red construction paper, 5 - 10 cotton balls, scissors, glue, and crayons. 
2. Students will need a separate sheet of construction paper for our religion lesson tomorrow. It can be any color, but it will be used as the background for our Nativity scene. 
3. Read 15 minutes! 
** Dress down in some festive holiday clothing or colors! Let's have fun! 

Week of 12/14 - 12/18

Friday 12/18
1. Read something you enjoy for 15 - 20 minutes each day. Tell your parents all about what you read!
** Remote instruction for ALL students next Monday through Wednesday. An email will go out with our schedule. 
** No tests next week. 
Enjoy the weekend!

Wednesday 12/16
1. Spelling words 11- 15, five times each. Write a sentence for each of today's words.
2. Math pgs. 253 #1-3 and 254 all
** NO SCHOOL TOMORROW- SNOW DAY!!
**SS test POSTPONED until Friday.
** 10:40 Dismissal this Friday.
** Next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be REMOTE for ALL STUDENTS. Packets of work were sent home today for next week. PLEASE do NOT do this work yet. 
** Please check the posts on this page, as well as Google Classroom for our winter assignment. It will be posted Tuesday, Dec. 22nd. There will be a short math and reading/science assignment. They will both be counted as homework grades. 


Tuesday 12/15- 
1. Spelling words 6 - 10, five times each. Write a sentence for each.
2. Math pgs. 247 #1 - 4, 248 all
** Study for the grammar test tomorrow (singular and plural nouns)
** SS test on Thursday
** 10:35 dismissal Friday

Monday 12/14- 
1. Spelling words 1-5, five times each. Write a sentence for each of the five words. 
2. Math pgs. 241 #1-11, 242 all
** Study for Religion Advent/Christmas Quiz tomorrow.
** 10:35 Dismissal this Friday 12/18
PLEASE be sure to have Chapter 8 religion, Chapter 4 math AND sharpened pencils, glue and scissors. Thank you!


Week of 12/7 - 12/11

TEST SCHEDULE (Week of 12/14- 12/18)
Tues. 12/15- Religion: Advent/Christmas quiz. (Notes in religion notebook & posted in Google Classroom).
Wed. 12/16- Grammar Test- Plural nouns- (Study the rules on how to change a noun to plural form- Dinosaur menu, worksheets in reading folder).
Thur. 12/17- SS Test- Week 3&4 Notes (Glued into SS notebook and posted in Google Classroom).

Friday 12/11- 
1. Read for 15 minutes each day. Remember, you can read a book, or use an online resource like Raz-kids, Epic, or Scootpad. 

2. Study for next weeks quizzes. 

Thursday 12/10- 
1. Reading worksheet on Author's Purpose.
**Reading Test tomorrow- Be familiar with vocabulary from "Diary of a Spider" and "Teacher's Pets" found in your ELA notebook.
** $2 dress down tomorrow.

Wednesday 12/9-
1. "Bananas are Best" reading passage - Authors purpose
2. Math worksheet- Lesson 3 Arrays
** Study for the math test tomorrow.
** $2 dress down Friday

Tuesday 12/8-
1. Author's Purpose Worksheet
2. Math worksheet- Arrays

** $2 Dress down this Friday
 

Monday 12/7- 

1. Reading Passage & Questions, "Cookies For Santa".
2. Math Worksheet- "Sum Smiley Faces"

** Be sure you have all the supplies you need (pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, hilighter).

** Don't forget to bring in your Gingerbread Person! 

Week of 11/30 - 12/3

Test Schedule- Week of 12/7 - 12/11

Thursday 12/10- Math - Chapter 3 Test (Study Practice Test posted on Google Classroom)
Friday 12/11-  Reading Test - Comprehension & Vocabulary (Be familiar with vocabulary from “Diary of A Spider” and “Teacher’s Pets”). 

Thursday 12/03- 

1. Reading - Raz-Kids Assignment, “Different” (Sign in information is on Class page and in Google Classroom under the Websites tab.)

** NO SCHOOL TOMORROW.

** DON'T FORGET to submit today's Spelling Test in Google Classroom (or through email).

Wednesday 12/02- 
1. Spelling words 11 to 15, five times each. Write one sentence for each.
2. Reading/Science- Log inti Google Classroom and complete the Readworks passage, "We Need Water". This will be counted as a science homework grade.
3. Math- pgs. 227 #1-3, 228 all.
** Study Quiz 3 Spelling words. Quiz tomorrow, 

Tuesday 12/01- 
1. Spelling words 6 - 10, five times each. Write a sentence for each word. 
2. Reading- Scootpad ELA for 15 minutes.
3. Study for Chapter 6/7 Religion test tomorrow. Notes are glued into your religion book from last week. Notes can also be found in Google Classroom under Religion. 

Monday 11/30- 
1. Sign into Raz-Kids and read for at least 15 minutes.
2. Spelling words 1-5, five times each in your theme tablet. Write a sentence for each of the five words. 
2. Study for our Math quiz tomorrow (You can print it and send a picture, use Kami to complete on the computer, or edit and save on an ipad). I will post the quiz early so it can be printed or you can try to open it with Kami tonight if printing isn't possible.  

 

Week of 11/23 - 11/25

Test Schedule- Week of 11/30 - 12/3

Tues. 12/1- Math Quiz- Review Chapter 3.1 to 3.8 

Wed. 12/2- Religion Chapters 6 & 7 Quiz (Notes in notebook and posted in Google Classroom)

Thurs. 12/3- Spelling Quiz #3 Words (Notes in ELA notebook and posted in Google Classroom)

Wednesday 11/25- 
Happy Thanksgiving!!

** Please decorate your Gingerbread person (in the message folder) over the break. We will need these decorated when we return so we can use them with a writing project. Be as creative as you like! Students have used yarn, glitter, buttons, material, etc.. in the past. If you attach something heavy to the Gingerbread person, please glue it to something stronger like a poster board or cardboard and cut it out again. These will hang in the hall when complete. Remote students can find the pattern of the person in Google Classroom. Please use the pattern to cut out a Gingerbread person on brown construction paper. 

 

Tuesday 11/24- 
1. Read and answer questions for "Pardon Me". 
2. Math pg. 221 #1&2, 222 all
*Bring a small snack if you like for tomorrow afternoon. 

 

Monday 11/23- 
1. Read and answer questions for “Wild Turkeys” in Google Classroom. Click the link and complete your answers online in GoFormative. This will be used as a homework grade.

Week of 11/16 - 11/20

Test Schedule
Tues. 11/24- SS Quiz- Thanksgiving Notes in SS notebook & posted on Google Classroom.
Fri. 12/4- Spelling Quiz 3 Words- Study sheet glued into ELA notebook & on Google Classroom (This is the Friday after we return).

Friday- 11/20
** Log into Reading A to Z: 
Log into Reading A to Z and explore. Second grade reading level generally starts at "K". You can choose a book a level below or above.There will be an assessment when you enter the reading room. It will place you on an appropriate level. Begin the assessment this weekend. You do NOT have to complete the whole thing.  The link and login information is above on the website.  It can also be found in Google Classroom under the website tab. Enjoy! 

Thursday- 11/19
1. If you did not complete yesterday's reading assignment, "Thanksgiving Helper", it is due tomorrow. It will be COLLECTED and graded. 
2. Math pgs. 203 # 1&2, pg. 204 all
**Reading quiz tomorrow 
**Consent forms for testing due by Monday!

Wednesday- 11/18
1. Spelling words 11 - 15, five times each. Write each of these in a sentence. 
2. Reading passage- "Thanksgiving Helper" - TO BE COLLECTED- Due By FRIDAY. (If you can not print and were remote today, I will give you a copy tomorrow)
** Study for Religion Chapter 5 Quiz tomorrow- Notes on Google Classroom


Tuesday- 11/17
1. Spelling words 6 - 10, five times each. Write a sentence for these words. 
2. Reading sheet- both sides (Nonfiction Warm Up Pages).
3. Math pgs. 203 # 1-5, 204 all problems.
**Chapter 5 religion quiz Thursday (notes in Google Classroom)
** Please tear out both sections "The Church Year" AND "Ordinary Time" from the religion text.  Sorry for any confusion. 
**10:40 dismissal tomorrow for parent conferences. 

Monday- 11/16
1. Spelling words 1 to 5, five times each. Write a sentence for these words. 
2. Math page 197#1 - 16, pg. 198 all
**Bring Chapter 6 Religion pages tomorrow.
**Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow. See announcement above.
**10:40 dismissal this Wednesday. Parent teacher conferences will be held.

Week of 11/9 - 11/13

Test Schedule for Week of 11/16 - 11/20
Thursday 11/19- Religion Quiz (Chapter 5 Notes are posted in Google Classroom under Religion)
Friday 11/20- Reading Quiz (Basic comprehension)

Friday - 11/13. **Great job today guys!!
** PLEASE don't forget to take a picture of your spelling test and attach it to the assignment in Google Classroom. If you can't attach it there, please email me the picture. 
** Scholastic orders due Tuesday 11/17. Orders can be shipped to home. 
1. Try to log into Scootpad over the weekend. Read a little every night.

 

Tuesday- 11/10
1. Spelling words 6- 10, five times each. Write a sentence for each. 
2. Religion worksheet- TO BE COLLECTED and graded Thursday. Use text pages 68 & 69 to help fill in the answers. 

**Study for SS quiz Thursday. Study notes and map glued in SS notebook.
**Spelling quiz Friday. Study Test 2 word list glued into ELA notebook. 

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Happy Veterans Day

Scholastic book orders for November are due next Tuesday, 11/17. Our class code is GL7NX.

Monday - 11/9
1. Spelling words 1- 5, five times each. Write a sentence for these words. 
2. Reread "Teacher's Pets" on the ThinkCentral website.
3. Study the math practice test for tomorrow's Chapter 2 Math Test. 

**If you haven't sent in the tear off for a parent- teacher conference appointment, please do so as soon as possible. 

Week of 11/2 - 11/6

Test Schedule for 11/ 9 - 11/13
Tues. 11/10- Math Chapter 2 Test (Study the Practice Test in your folder)
Thur. 11/12- SsQuiz Week 2 notes (Notes glued in SS book and posted in Google Classroom).
Fri. 11/13- Spelling Quiz (Test 2 Study Sheet glued in ELA notebook and posted in Google Classroom).
 

Friday - 11/6
1. IXL.com Practice second grade skill M.14- "Convert to expanded form- Up to hundreds". Be sure to be signed in! 
2. Study! 

** Our parent - teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18th between 1-3 and 6-8. This is an optional meeting. Please fill out and send back your zoom time preferences as soon as possible. I will start to put together a schedule as soon as I start receiving responses. If you do not wish to meet at this time, PLEASE send back the tear-off with that option checked. I look forward to meeting with you.  (We are asking choices be put in by Monday so a final schedule can be made.)

Thursday - 11/5
1. "Thank You Veterans" worksheet.
2. Math - Pages 173 & 174
** Please fill out the parent - teacher meeting form as soon as possible. See note in announcement section above. 

Wednesday - 11/4
1. Spelling words 11  - 5, five times each. Please write a sentence for each. I will be checking notebooks tomorrow. If you have fallen behind, please catch up tonight.
2. Math - Pages 167 & 168
** Grammar "Types of Sentences" Test tomorrow. 

See you in class tomorrow. You all did a wonderful job on remote classes!

Tuesday - 11/3
1. Spelling words 6 - 10, five times each. Write a sentence for each of these words. 
2. Readworks Assignment - Go to Google Classroom to complete a Readworks story and questions titled, "Voting and the Law". Please remember to submit. 
** Study for Chapter 4 religion quiz tomorrow. 
** Thursday Grammar Test on "Types of Sentences" - Commands, Statements, Questions, and Exclamations. 
** 8:40 login tomorrow. Music begins at 8:45.


Monday - 11/2
1. Spelling words- One to five, five times each.
2. Reread Diary of a Spider through the Think Central website. Then complete the one question assigned to you in Google Classroom about what you read. 
3. Math worksheet on comparing numbers (bring to school on Thursday)..
** Religion quiz Wednesday on Google Classroom- Study notes.
** Please check email for a letter about our remote Schedule tomorrow and Wednesday. 

Week of 10/26 - 10/30

Test Schedule for Week of 11/2 - 11/6
Wed. 11/4 - Religion Quiz - Chapter 4 notes are glued in notebook and posted in Google Classroom
Thur. 11/5 - Grammar Test - Types of sentences: Statements, Questions, Commands, and Exclamations.


Friday - 10/30
** HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Read something you enjoy for 20 minutes this weekend. 

Thursday- 10/29
1. Halloween ABC order sheet
2. Math - pages 145 & 146
** Study Spelling words glued into your notebook - Week 1 & 2 words
** Don't forget $2 dress down tomorrow and bring a small snack and drink for our afternoon celebration. Students are not allowed to share. 


Wednesday -10/28
1. Spelling words 11 - 15, five times each. Write a sentence for each of these words. 
2. Math - Halloween Word Problems Sheet
** SS Unit 1 Test tomorrow. Please study your notes in your SS notebook.


Tuesday - 10/27
1. Spelling words 11- 15, five times each. Write a sentence for each of these words. 
2. "Sleepy Bear" reading comprehension sheet.
3. "All About Me" religion sheet- To be collected. 
4. Math magic worksheet 
** Pop quiz on math lessons 2.2 - 2.7 tomorrow. 
** SS test Thursday

Monday - 10/26
1. Spelling words 1-5, five times each. Write a sentence for each of the five words. 
2. Log into ThinkCentral and reread this weeks story,  "Dogs". It should be under the "Things to Do" tab. 
3. Math pages 133 & 134

** Parents, PLEASE check your child's Google Classroom and fill out our quick survey on home devices!
** Look over science quiz notes. Quiz tomorrow. 
** "Pop Quiz" on math lessons 2.2 to 2.7 this Wednesday. (Place value, hundreds, tens and ones, and how to write a number different ways )
 

Week of 10/19 - 10/23

Test Schedule for Week of 10/26 - 10/30

Tues.- 10/27- Science Quiz (Week 3 Notes- Notes in SS/Science notebook)
Thur.- 10/29- SS Unit 1 Test (Notes in SS/Science notebook)
Fri. - 10/30- Spelling Quiz- Week 1 & 2 Study List posted in Google Classroom and glued into ELA notebook.
 

Friday - 10/23
1. Practice on Scootpad for at least 20 minutes this weekend. 
2. Study for next weeks SS test and quizzes.
** See announcement above for Halloween party information.

Thursday- 10/22
1. Grammar: Punctuation sheet
2. Math pgs. 127 & 128 all problems.

** There is an early dismissal TOMORROW. Second grade will be dismissed at 10:40. 

** Our baptism project is due tomorrow. Students will show their pictures and read their information to us. If you will not be here Friday, please send it in on Monday and your child can present then. 

** $2 dress down for the next two Fridays.

** Google Classroom will have the zoom link posted to join our class in case anyone was planning on staying home. Please let me know ahead of time so I can tag your child in the work I post to print out. 

Wednesday - 10/21
1. Spelling words 11 - 15 five times each. Please write a sentence for these five words in your theme tablet. 

2.Reading/Science- Comprehension story and questions, "About Your Bones". This will be COLLECTED and graded as a science homework. 

3. Math pgs. 121 & 122 all problems

4. STUDY for religion chapter 3 test tomorrow. Notes are in the religion notebook. Please know the 7 sacraments! Spelling isn't counted as long as I can tell what they are writing.

** There is an early dismissal on Friday. Second grade will be dismissed at 10:40. 

** Our baptism project is due Friday. Students will show their pictures and read their information to us. If you will not be here Friday, please send it in on Monday and your child can present then. 

** $2 dress down for the next two Fridays.

Tuesday - 10/20
1. Spelling words 6 - 10, five times each. Please write a sentence for these 5 words. This work can be completed in your theme tablet (where the words are copied). 

2. Reading comprehension- "First Airplane Trip".

3. Math pages 115 &116

** Please return the Communion questionnaire if you haven't already done so. Thank you. 

Monday -10/19
1.  Spelling words 1 - 5, five times each. Please write a sentence for these 5 words. This work can be completed in your Theme tablet (where the words are copied). 

2. Reading- Log into ThinkCentral website- The link is above under websites. Try your account. All students should be able to get in. Re-read “My Family” with a family member for homework tonight. I will assign it so it should be under “Things To Do”. If you do not see it, it will be under Student e-book page 43. 

Please see all directions for settings and passwords under "website" section above. We did this in class together today so the kids should be able to help.

3. Math pages 109 & 110 all problems. 

 

Week of 10/13 - 10/16

Test Schedule for Week of 10/19 - 10/23
Wed. 10/21- Reading Test on Central Message and Key Details
Thurs. 10/22- Religion Chapter 3 test ( notes glued in notebook)

Friday 10/16
1. IXL- Practice skill M.1- Place Value Tens and Ones

2. Religion Project: Due next Friday. Please fill out the Baptism worksheet with your child. Each student will share about his/her Baptism in class. Have students send a photo to share as well. You can glue to construction paper and decorate if you like.

** If you have been baptized in another church or faith, please write about that. If you have not been baptized at all, please write on a separate paper about a significant life event, such as a first birthday or first Christmas. Share as many details as you can.

** Please see announcements above about a Halloween raffle and Scholastic book order deadline. 

Thursday - 10/15
1. Reading Comprehension Sheet, "Superhero Joey"

2. Spelling words 11 - 15, five times each. Please write a sentence for these five words. This work can be completed in your theme tablet. 

3. Math pages 97 & 98 all problems.

** Scholastic orders due Monday, Oct. 19th. Our class code is GL7NX if you are ordering online. 

Wednesday 10/14
1. Grammar sheet- Halloween "Write a Question"

2. Spelling words 6-10, five times each. Please write a sentence for these 5 words. This work can be completed in your Theme tablet. 

3. Math pages 91 & 92 all problems.

** STUDY for science test tomorrow (notes in your SS/ Science notebook).

** Scholastic orders due next Monday, Oct. 19th. Our class code is GL7NX if you are ordering online.
 

Tuesday - 10/13
1. Re-read “Henry and Mudge” at home with a family member. Student accounts through Thinkcentral are still not up and running, so I will post screenshots of the story in Google Classroom. Just click submit when you finish reading the story. 

2. Spelling words 1-5, five times each. Please write a sentence for the first 5 words. This work can be completed in your Theme Tablet (where the words are copied). Words can also be found on the Lesson 1 Study guide in your child's ELA folder, or posted in Google Classroom for remote students.

3. Math page 85 # 1-3, pg. 86 all problems. 

**We are going to try to make the best of our own space. Whenever possible, please send your child with one of those command sticky hooks. A 5 lb. hook would probably work best. We will use these on the side of our desks to hang the coat and school bag as the weather gets colder. Coats are already falling all over the floor. Hopefully this helps!

Week of 10/5 -10/9

Test Schedule- 
Mon. - No School
Wed.- 10/14- Grammar Test on Subject & Predicate (review worksheets from the ELA folder).
Thurs. - 10/15- Science test on Week 1 & 2 notes (glued in science notebook)
Fri. - 10/16- Reading Quiz (general comprehension).

Friday- 10/9
1. Sign into IXL.com and practice the second grade math skills (A.2 and A.3). Please be sure your child is SIGNED IN. They can answer 20 free questions a day without signing in, but I will NOT see their work if they are not in their own account. Login information is taped in the back of their ELA notebook.

2. Scootpad- Complete some of the personal diagnostic assessment (ELA or Math- whatever they are still working on) or if complete, a few ELA problems on their learning path. 

** Please read announcements above for which Chapters to bring to class next Tuesday and for the updated school policy. 

** Please look at the assessments in your child's message folder. Just sign the TOP assessment, which should be the Columbus questions. Send these back and we will put them in the subject folders on Tuesday. 

** Empty your reading folders this weekend. They are filling up! 

** Scholastic orders for October are due next Friday, October 16th. Our online code is GL7NX. Orders can now be delivered directly to your home. 
 

Thursday- 10/8
1. SS homework- Columbus reading comprehension- TO BE COLLECTED as a SS grade. 

** Please see announcements section above regarding new school policy on absences and assessments. 
  
 

Wednesday- 10/7
1. Math - Chapter 2 workbook- Pages 79 (#1-3), 80 all
2. Reading comprehension sheet- Emma's New Lunch Box
** Study the Chapter 1 Practice test and the end of the chapter review pages for math- test tomorrow (on paper- remote parents please print it when posted tonight). 

** IXL.com passwords are going home today in the back or your child's reading notebook. 


Tuesday- 10/6
1. Math- place value review sheet. To be COLLECTED and graded. You do not have to cut and paste if you have no glue at home. You can write the answers in the box. 

2. Sorry, I never hit send on last nights post. Please do last nights reading homework. Sign into Scootpad and complete the assignment "Recounting A Story". (It should be under launch .. if not, go to ELA and assignments).

3. Study Chapter 2 notes for religion test tomorrow. (Notes in the notebook and online on Google Classroom)
 

Monday-  ** Sorry, apparently I typed this up and never hit send! Don't worry. Please do the Scootpad assignment tonight (Tuesday).

1. Math- Study the practice test we completed in class today. Our test will be JUST like this. 

2. Scootpad- Recounting A Story- HW assignment. (4 short passages about recounting with one question each). 

3. Study our religion notes- test Wed. 

** Please be sure to check announcements to see which Chapers need to be brought to school for math and religion. 

Week of 9/28 - 10/2

Test Schedule For Week of 10/5 - 10/9

Wednesday 10/7- Religion Test - Chapter 2 Notes in the religion notebook
Thursday 10/8- Math Test - Chapter 1 Test ( We will be completing a practice test on Monday - Study this.. questions will be just like this.)


Friday 10/2
1. If you didn't submit last night's Google Classroom reading assignment, please do so over the weekend. 

2. Scootpad- Please continue the placement assessment in math and reading. If complete, please work on the learning path for both a little each day. Please remember: Do NOT help them or the work will get harder! 

** PLEASE see the announcement section above for what chapters in math, reading, and religion to bring on Monday. 

Have a great weekend!

Thursday 10/1
1. Google Classrom assignment- "Who's Louder?" Recounting story details. Please log into Google Classroom to complete tonight's reading. You can type right on the google slide and submit. If you accidentally delete the text box, you can add your own. Just click the icon with the T at the top. After typing, don't be afraid to close the window.. The "Turn In" button is on the Assignment page. 

2. Math worksheet on skip counting.

**Quiz tomorrow on concepts in Lessons 1.1 through 1.4. If you are remote, please check in the morning to see if anything needs to be printed. I am trying to make it electronic but may have to do it on paper. If you don't see anything posted by midnight, it will be electronic. 

PLEASE see important announcements above!!!

Wednesday 9/30
1. Google Classroom assignment. Please log into Google Classroom to read "A Good Team" and complete the activity. This assignment should not be printed out. Students can type their answers directly on the slide and press "submit" or "turn in" when done. They will practice recounting story details. 

2. Math practice sheet on skip counting.

Reading quiz tomorrow. 

Tuesday 9/29- 
1. Scootpad for 20 minutes. (Work on ELA Personalized Diagnostic. If completed, work on learning path in ELA).
2. Math pages 65 & 66

Grammar test tomorrow ( This one will not be electronic. Remote students, please print the test OR download Kami so the kids can write directly on it and submit to me.)
 

Monday 9/28-
1. Reading worksheet, "A Pig Knows".
2. Math worksheet- To be COLLECTED tomorrow and graded as a math homework, Please answer all questions. 

Reminder: Wed. Grammar test, Thurs. Reading quiz and Fri. Math quiz.

Week of 9/21 - 9/25


Test Schedule for the Week of 9/28- 10/2

Wed. 9/30- Grammar test on compound words, capital letters, and complete sentences. (Please review worksheets in the ELA folder).

Thurs. 10/1- Reading Quiz  (short general comprehension quiz).

Fri. 10/2- Math quiz (Look at lessons 1.1 through 1.4). 


Friday 9/25- 
Work on Scootpad for both math and ELA. Some have completed placement and some are still working. PLEASE do not help your child! This will only place them at a higher level than they should be. In order to properly benefit them, they need to be placed correctly. 

Parents please empty the reading folder. Keep these sheets at home. The grammar sheets will be needed to review for our test. 

Chapter 1 Religion can be emptied from the religion folder. Please be sure to LEAVE Chapter 2 in the folder. We will be continuing Chapter 2 next week. 

 

Thursday 9/24- 
1. Ready NY story, "The Climb" pgs. 96 & 97- Questions 1 & 2 ONLY - Underline where you found your answers in the text. 

2. Grammar worksheet on complete sentences (both sides).

3. Math pgs. 59 & 60

**Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 1- Study notes glued in religion notebook! 

Wednesday 9/23-

1. Dr. Seuss reading passage. 

2. Math- sign into Scootpad and start or continue your math placement evaluation. 

**Great job logging in and taking our very first online quiz!! 

Tuesday 9/22-

1. Create a character trait web for black spider. We created one together today for brown spider. It is in their reading folder. You can use this as an example. I posted the read aloud story,"Dinner for Spider" in Google Classroom for parents to read with them again. 

2. Math pgs. 53 & 54

** There is a HALF DAY TOMORROW, SEP. 23rd. Second grade will be dismissed around 11:40. There will be NO lunch on early dismissal days. Please bring water to drink. 

**Tonight will be our Parent Orientaton. An email was sent last night with a link to join. I look forward to seeing you this evening. 
 

**Scholastic book orders due tomorrow. Orders can be placed online using code GL7NX. 

** PLEASE MAKE sure all students have their Google Classroom password written down for tomorrow's quiz!


Monday 9/21- 

1. Readworks assignment: "Welcome Back". Log in through Google Classroom to complete the assignment. 

2. Math pgs. 47 & 48

** There is an early dismissal this Wednesday! Dismissal will begin at 11:30 for K & 1 and will be at approximately 11:40 for 2nd grade. 

** Wednesday's Flat Stanley Quiz will be all multiple choice. 
** Thursday's math vocab. quiz will be fill in the blank with a word bank and multiple choice. 
** Friday's Religion Chapter 1 test (Study the notes given in your notebook or Google).
** I will be sending my orientation letter with a zoom link for tomorrow's meeting through email later today.



Week of 9/14 - 9/18

Monday 9/14-

1. Math workbook pages 17 & 18

2. Please see directions in the message folder about signing into Epic and Scootpad. Use your student Google email to sign into Scootpad please! You will not be able to use Epic after school hours but we will be using it in class. If you are able, please take the placement assessmet under ELA in Scootpad. Do not help your child! This is adaptive and will put them on an appropriate level of practice for them. (Remote parents, I will scan and post tomorrow- I'm sorry, I left the fliers in school).

3. As we know, things will be heavy to carry around. I am asking that Chapter 1 be torn out of the Religion text. PLEASE be sure to staple and bring the pages to school all week (in your religion folder or Message folder). Next week will be Chapter 2! 

** Scholastic book orders are optional. Our new class code is GL7NX. I am asking that orders be placed online this year. If this makes you uncomfortable, you may send a check made out to Scholastic Reading Club. This months orders are due next week 9/23. Remote students may view choices here https://clubs.scholastic.com/home


Tuesday 9/15- 

1. Math book pages 23 & 24

2. Please log into Scootpad and do a little more of the adaptive practice. This may take several days. Do NOT answer difficult questions for your child as the questions will only cotinue to increase in difficulty. If they get some incorrect, it will adjust their level accordingly. This is NOT a test, and I am not looking to see grades. 

** There will be a brief orientation next Tuesday, September 22nd. Mrs. Falabella will be sending an email regarding times. I will be emailing the zoom link for the meeting on Monday evening. Please keep an eye out for these emails and do not delete the link! It will NOT be the same link that your child uses for remote sessions. 

** There is a Vocabulary assignment in Google Classroom- PLEASE do not do it yet. We will look at these words together tomorrow. 

Wednesday 9/16-

1. Math book pages 29 & 30

2. ELA- There is a vocabulary assignment in Google Classroom for each student. I showed them how to complete it in class today. They will fill in their name on slide 1 and then skip to slide 3. Please write one sentence for each word. This is all they have to do. This will be counted as a reading homework grade. 
3. If they have time, please complete a few Scootpad questions in ELA. 
** Parent orientation emails were sent by Mrs. Falabella. Orientation will be on Tuesday 9/22. Our class will be held from 5:30 - 5:45 and the same session will be given from 5:45 - 6:00. 
** Please sign into Epic and Scootpad if you haven't yet. 
**There is no assignment but please try to log into your Thinkcentral account. Password and username information is above under "websites". We will be accessing our GoMath and Journeys books here. If you have any trouble, please let me know. 
Thursday 9/17-

1. Math book pages 35 & 36.

2. ELA- Read for 15 minutes. Choose a book you enjoy! 
** Please continue your Scootpad placement assessment for ELA. If you completed the ELA placement, please begin the Math placement. 
** Parent orientation emails were sent by Mrs. Falabella. Orientation will be on Tuesday 9/22. Our class will be held from 5:30 - 5:45 and the same session will be given from 5:45 - 6:00. 

** Please sign into Epic and Scootpad if you haven't yet. 

**There is no assignment but please try to log into your Thinkcentral account. Password and username information is above under "websites". We will be accessing our GoMath and Journeys books here. If you have any trouble, please let me know. 


Friday 9/18- 

Test Schedule for Week of 9/21 - 9/25
Wed. 9/23- Flat Stanley Summer Quiz
Thurs. 9/24- Math Summer Vocabulary Quiz
Fri. 9/25- Chapter 1 Religion Test (Study notes given. Glued into notebook and posted on Google Classroom. 

** PLEASE tear out and bring Chapter 2 in religion on Monday! You can leave Chapter 1 in the religion folder until after our test. 
** We will continue using Chapter 1 math book next week. 
Homework- 
1. Read 15 minutes each day. 
2. Study for next weeks quizzes and tests. 




Week of 9/9 - 9/10

Thursday 9/9-
1. Please check your child's folder to sign and return some forms that were sent home. If I did not receive a technology permission form from you today, one was put in your folder to sign. 

2. You will find two notebooks in your child's school bag. Please write their name on both and label one : MATH/ELA and the other: RELIGION/SS/SCIENCE. These will be used for notes for tests and quizzes. Please cover these in clear contact paper so they will last longer. 

3. On the back cover of your childs MATH/ELA notebook, please write their Google Classroom username and password so we can log in during school hours to complete some assignments. 

4. PLEASE take ONLY the Chapter 1 Math book and place it in their schoolbag. ALL other chapters are to remain home. I will let you know what chapter we will use next and when we will need it. Please put them in a safe place. We do NOT have an extra set. 


5. As you can see, school bags can become heavy. Please only send necesssary items in one pencil case. A hi-lighter or two, pencils, scissors, glue, and crayons. Colored pencils can also be used. Markers will probably only be needed on Tuesday for Art. 

Thursday 9/10- 

** No homework! Please read a little this weekend. 

** Please bring ONE book to read in class during breaks and when they are finished with work. I can not lend library books out at this point in time. 

** Be sure to bring your Chapter 1 Math book on Monday. We will be starting our work in it. 

** If you haven’t purchased the three folders, pencils, eraser, scissors and glue, please try to have these by Monday. 

** All Google Classroom passwords should be written inside the back cover of our ELA/Reading notebook. We will need these in class in a week or two when we receive our class devices. 

** Remote students should join us at 9:40 on Monday. We will have breaks in between and I will let you know when to sign back in. (PLEASE NOTE THIS NEW TIME- An email was sent to remote learners).