Tuesday

Below is the link to our Hall of Presidents. It does not need a log in or a password. Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-C3_NwEc7hZUTB2cWQtYVpRbjQ/view?usp=sharing

Today we reviewed and remembered Holy Week. Students also made a small Stations of the Cross booklet.
In math, students completed the time test.
In social studies, students are learning about Arizona and some fun facts!
In language, students worked on suffixes and were able to view the Hall of Presidents.
Tomorrow is an 11:50 dismissal. There is a regular Mass and it's crazy socks and shoes for free.

Monday

I believe that someone has posted on my blog. Please don't click on any links, especially if they are not specific to 2B. I only post about my class. 

I will be posting the recording of the presidents tomorrow, as I still have one child that needs to record his president report again. 

Wednesday is an 11:50 dismissal and it is crazy hat and crazy sock day for the school bringing in over 200 items for the school auction. 

There is no grid or other homework this week, as it is such a short week. There is a spelling test tomorrow.

Today we reviewed suffixes and contractions. In math, students reviewed time. In science, those that stay with me discussed the lifecycle of an insect and the parts of an insect.

Friday

So sorry for not blogging this week. The technology here at school has been having hiccups, especially at the moment when I wanted to blog. My computer even froze, so we had revert to dry erase boards and markers. Much like blackboard and chalk, for those old enough to remember. I love my technology.

It appears it's up and running right now, so here I go.
We have been so busy this week. We began and are now finishing up the math unit on time. Students seem to really be picking it up quickly.

In language, students worked on contractions and possessives. We will continue to work on they seem to need more practice.  Dr. Ochsner was kind enough to record students reading their president reports in Chatterpix. I am in the process of making them into an imovie. It should be ready early next week. I will upload to You tube and email parents the link. Parents are free to share the link.

In science, we are working on the desert habitat. We have also discussed the lifecycles of chickens and bugs. We also discussed the parts of ladybugs.

Happy Friday!

Monday

It is getting warm, so don't forget those water bottles! Today student worked on ABC order. They also reviewed hard/soft "G" and "C". In addition, they reviewed compound words.
In math, students reviewed measurement and worked on story problems.

Tomorrow is the field trip to Desert Center @ Pinnacle Peak. We will leave around 9:00 and arrive back by about 12:00. Students should wear their uniforms, sunscreen and a hat. They do need to bring a water bottle.

Thursday

Today students listened to a new story called, "The Moon". They will be comparing what the moon looks like from earth and then what can be seen by being on the moon. They are also working on nouns, verbs, and adjectives. In addition, we are reviewing ABC order.
In math, students were measuring in inches and were comparing measurements.
In religion, we read a story about Holy Week.

Tomorrow there is a lot going on:
donut holes before school in the courtyard
crazy hat and sock day
Pride Day
Buck-a-jeans day
permission slips and debit slips are due

Happy Thursday!

Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! Students went to Mass as usual. We listened and looked at the wonderful president models that everyone has brought in. They do look like a ton of effort went into them. I also like how much input students were given with their models. Great job!
I think the principals may be stopping by to view the models sometime this week.
In math, students had fun measuring items in the classroom.

Don't forget Friday is crazy hat and crazy sock day for free! It is also donut day before school. That sure will make everyone on time! It is also Pride Day and buck-a-jeans day.

Also, field trip permission slips and payment slips are due on Friday.

Tuesday

I hope everyone had a great long weekend. Coming back on St. Patrick's Day is always so fun. The students were wearing their green accessories.
The server at school has been acting up as a result, I wasn't able to blog last Thursday. But it will be fixed soon.
Since it's Tuesday, the regular weekly assessments were given. Those who brought in their president models early shared them. There were some St. Patrick's Day work thrown in, to liven up the day. In math, we began a new unit on measuring in inches and feet.
Students were treated to a movie about St. Patrick at the end of the day.

Remember Pride Day on Friday and report cards will be available on Thursday.
We have a field trip scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 to Desert Center @ Pinnacle Peak from about 9:00-12:00. Permission slips and debit slips are due on this Friday. The total amount for the field trip is $6.50.
Happy Tuesday

Tuesday

We have been moving right along today. We were able to finish up the assessments and were even able to begin the next story. In phonics, students worked on syllables and silent letters wr, gn, mb and kn. With the story, we discussed the vocabulary and the story sequence.
In math, we worked on comparing fractions. In science, we discussed the desert as a habitat and we also worked on the parts of a flower.

Don't forget there is no school this Friday or Monday.

Thursday

What a beautiful day for a retreat. Students enjoyed the trip to Canaan in the Desert in the morning and were treated to four wonderful centers in the afternoon.

There is no math homework today as we were out of the classroom for the whole day.

Retreat Day!

Wednesday

The 2nd graders did a fantastic job leading Mass today. They were also very well-behaved.
In language, we discussed main idea and sequencing the story details. they also practice comprehension skills and some phonics. In math, we reviewed money and I see a big improvement in their abilities to solve multi-step story problems. In science, we reviewed the life cycle of a plant and they are diagramming the life cycle.
Tomorrow is the retreat. Lunch is on the regular schedule. Canaan in the Desert is in the morning and centers are in the afternoon.

President Models samples

Tuesday

Students worked on 2-step story problems in math today. They are getting the idea and are using bar models to help solve the problems. In language, students completed the weekly assessment, along with the spelling tests. We also began the new story, "Columbus Explores New Lands" , since we are having the 2nd grade retreat all day Thursday. In religion, we started talking about the Last Supper.
Don't forget to start working on those president models. They are due on March 18.

Auction Updates and Tax Time News

Auction Updates              

Thank you to all who have brought in items and purchased tickets to this year’s event! We are so grateful.

There is still time to help and remember this is one of only two times a year that we ask for your fundraising support! We cannot do it without your participation and our programs and plans for next year are very dependent on the monies raised at this event and through the Annual Appeal.

Easy ways to help:

1.       Auction Items can be dropped off at the curb next week…That’s right, we will have volunteers curbside to collect your donations for this awesome evening…you don’t even have to get out of the car! Please be as generous as possible and help our kids get a crazy sock and free shoe day.

2.       Get your tickets! We have already sold 200 and trust us when we say you do not want to miss all the fun, wonderful people and memories that will be made.

3.       Sponsor the event and get some wonderful exposure for your family and/or business. The website has all the information.

Please remember all monies directly benefit our school and the children who attend here. It’s going to be a great night!

Tax Time News 

We have a great opportunity here in Arizona. Have you heard about it? The tax credit is the best and easiest way to give money to our school at NO COST to you!

All funding raised through the tuition tax credit provides assistance to St. John XXIII families who