Week of March 26-30, 2012
Dear Second Grade Families,
Reconciliation IS THIS WEDNESDAY. Since it is a school day, students are to wear their usual uniforms. We look forward to you joining your child for this special morning. Remember we will meet you in church about 9:30. You are invited and encouraged to go to confession with your child, truly making this a family affair. Also, after the brunch celebration your child may be excused so you can continue your family day.
With First Communion quickly approaching (May 5), please adhere to the clothing guidelines and keep it simple. (If you need another copy please let us know). Remember it is not about the clothing but about a sacrament. During one ceremony a girl’s dress had a large ruffle at the bottom and it got caught in the kneeler. ‘Rip’ was heard followed by tears. Another time another girl had a longer than recommended dress and couldn’t walk in the dress without holding it way up. She also had problems getting in and out of the pew. There are many stories of clothing mishaps. So we thank you for keeping it simple and refined.
Sponsors are not required for First Holy Communion. It has never been a tradition here at Sacred Heart. Since it is a cultural custom, if you want your child to have one, you can choose one, but he/she will sit with you and not be participating with your child, as he/she will be sitting with the class as a whole group.
April is poetry month and the annual speech contest. Look for upcoming information!
IN THE CLASSROOM…HHHHHSTUDENT OF THE WEEK…AMANDAHHHHH
RELIGION: Fifth week of Lent; the Stations of the Cross; Reconciliation practice.
READING: We will be finishing up activities and skills from the story Thunder Cake. We are also in the process of reading chapter books.
SPELLING: Unit 28, vowel + r sound in horn
LANGUAGE ARTS; verbs; Dictionary work; Proofing; creative writing; Spring and Easter language arts activities; Cursive Handwriting.
MATH: Adding and subtracting facts to 20; double digit adding and subtracting with and with out regrouping, problem solving, mixed practice.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES: Life in different places and landforms/ Rocks and Minerals.
Have a good week,
Second Grade Teachers
