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Second-2-None: Newsletter for the Week of 5-14-12

In Religion, we continue to look at how the church continues Jesus’ work. We will look at prayer next week and saints soon after that. In Language, we continue to classify sentences. Please have your child practice this skill over the summer, as 3rd grade will be doing this upon their return to school. We’ve [...]
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Second-2-None: Events Week of 5-21-12

  News & Events: Hoops for Heart was a great success! A letter giving more details will be sent home by then end of the week.   Weather permitting, there is an outdoor Mass on Monday, 5/21/12, at 9AM. Join us if you can.   Eighth grade awards is Tuesday, 5/22, at 1:30PM in church. [...]
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Second-2-None: Homework & Projects of 5-21-12

Homework Please do not have your child write cursive until we’ve taught the all letters. This way they are writing it correctly from the start. Thank you!  Monday: Math, Handwriting   Tuesday: Math, Handwriting   Wednesday: Math, Handwriting   Thursday: Math, Handwriting   Friday: No Homework    Tests / Projects Additional Homework Information Journal Expectations [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for the Week of 5-7-12

  In Religion, we are discussing the way the church serves others, along with our help. We’ve discussed what is a parish, who are bishops, and who is the Pope. In Language, we continue to look at prefixes, synonyms, and antonyms. We are breaking down syllables, identifying author’s purpose, and looking at multiple-meaning words. With [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter week of 5-1

  What We Are Learning…  In Religion, we have finished our preparation for First Holy Communion. Tomorrow is the children’s important day, and we look forward to celebrating with your families on this special day. Please review the Events Page for more information about Communion and May Crowning. During our Language block, we continue to study the [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter Week of 4-23

What We Are Learning… In Religion, we are continuing to learn about the Mass.  As we prepare for First Communion, we are learning about each part of Mass and how we can participate.  We have also been practicing receiving the Eucharist.  Next week we will go over to Church to practice lining up for May [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter Week of 4-2-2012

In Religion, we focused on the Triduum and Easter celebrations. When we return to school, we will finish studying the Mass in preparation for First Holy Communion. During our Language block, we wrote a short narrative in preparation to our 3 paragraph narrative, which we will begin upon our return. Your child will be asked [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter Week of 3-26-2012

During Religion, we have continued to talk about the Mass. Also, we have looked a bit closer at the Stations of the Cross and the season of Lent. After Easter break, we will continue to talk about the Mass in preparation for First Holy Communion. During our language time, we continue to classify sentences, which [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter Week of 3-19

WHAT WE ARE LEARNING In Religion we continue to learn about the parts of Mass.  We have been reading about the  first main part, the Liturgy of the Word. We will be learning The Prayer of Saint Francis.  Please be sure to pray this prayer with your child when it is sent home later this week. Our [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for Week of 3-12-12

In Religion, we have been talking about the beginning part of Mass. The next step is to talk about the first main part, the Liturgy of the Word. On Monday, the second grade class will participate in the school Reconciliation service. Please have them examine their conscience on Sunday night in preparation. In Language Arts, [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for Week of 3-5-12

In Religion, we have officially moved on to our preparation for First Holy Communion. In preparing for this Sacrament, we talked about the significance of the Last Supper. We will then move on to look at the Mass more closely. In Language, we have learned about possessive pronouns. Singing the songs help us remember what each [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for Week of 2-27

            In Religion, we focused on being prepared for our First Reconciliation.  Please remember to arrive between 2:45 and 3:00PM on Sunday. Look for your child’s homeroom teacher to seat your family. Though we will examine our conscience on Friday, we recommend you do this with your child at home [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for Week of 2-20

In Religion, we discussed the season of Lent, which began this week with Ash Wednesday. As you know, First Reconciliation is coming up next weekend. So we will spend the next few days preparing for this most important Sacrament. During our Language block, we continue to classify sentences, which now include subject pronouns. The class [...]
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Second-2-None: Newsletter for week of 2-13

What We’re Learning This week in Religion class we concluded our formal preparation for Reconciliation. We will of course review as the Sacrament comes closer. Next week we will discuss the season of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday. Then we begin preparing for Communion. Don’t forget to read through the magazines that Sister Pat provided. The [...]
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Second-2-None Newsletter Week of 2-6

What We’re Learning We hope that you enjoyed celebrating Mass with us early this week.  We worked hard to create a spiritual atmosphere for the entire school during our Mass on forgiveness.  This week in Religion class we prepared for Reconciliation by becoming familiar with the steps we will take to celebrate this special sacrament.  During our [...]
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