Category Archives: 2nd Homework & Projects

Second-2-None: Homework & Projects of 5-21-12

By vmccartney | Published: May 18, 2012

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 in detail:  As you know, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday the second graders complete a journal entry.  The subject for the journal is given first thing in the morning and typically students have about 20 minutes to complete their journal.  In the past, our journals consisted of 5 sentences.  Now, since we have learned all about stretching our sentences and writing, students are required to write 8 sentence journals.  The first sentence, just like before, is the opening sentence.  This should tell the reader exactly what they will be reading about.  Sentences 2-7 are the body of the journal.  This is where all the juicy details come.  One thing that we try to do in class is write one sentence, and then a detail about it.  Ex. I love my Boston Terrier Bruno so much.  He is a crazy dog that loves to give me kisses when he is excited. Writing a sentence and then detail about it, makes it pretty easy to complete the body.  The final sentence in the 8 sentence journal is the closing.  Again, just like in the past, this sentence’s job is to wrap up the entire journal.  Go back to the opening sentences to help write the closing. Instead of, “That is how I spent my break.” try… “My favorite part of my break was spending time with my family and friends.”
  • Practice prayers each night.  Students should be able to make the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Also they should know The Act of Contrition, in addition to the Ten Commandments.
  • Read daily for at least fifteen minutes.

Did you know??

Remember some of our text books are online.  Social Studies is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  The Science book can be found at www.thinkcentral.com. Directions to get on both have been sent home.

 

 

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Second-2-None: Week of 11-21 Homework & Projects

By vmccartney | Published: November 18, 2011

 Homework:

  • Addresses:  We’ve quizzed the classes on their addresses. Many still cannot write it correctly. Please continue to practice this, as we will be testing them regularly on their address.
  • Practice prayers each night.  Students should be able to make the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.  As we get closer to Reconciliation, we will introduce and require memorization of The Act of Contrition, in addition to the Ten Commandments.
  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend. Remember, this is for ALL children. They should use the checklist sent home to proofread and edit each entry for that week.
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet on Monday night only. Please practice math facts over the long break. How is the goal to pass one letter a week coming?
  • Read daily for at least fifteen minutes.

Projects:

The Goods & Services project directions was passed out today. It is due December 5. We have discussed the project with the class. Please have your child start soon, so as not to rush the last day.

Did you know??

Did you know that some of our text books are online?  We have sent home information on how to get online to view your Social Studies book and Science book.  Please check out the website and online book. Social Studies is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  The Science book can be found at www.thinkcentral.com.

 

 

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Second-2-None: Week of Nov. 14 Homework & Projects

By vmccartney | Published: November 16, 2011

Homework:

  • Addresses:  Many students do not know their address.    We will be working on writing letters and addressing envelopes, and addresses need to be written correctly.  Help your child with the spelling and punctuation of their address.  Students will be quizzed soon!
  • Practice prayers each night.  Students should be able to make the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.  As we get closer to Reconciliation, we will introduce and require memorization of The Act of Contrition, in addition to the Ten Commandments.
  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend.
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday.
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Science  Chapter 3 (found on pages 114-145) Test:  NOVEMBER 17th
  • Online text.  Did you know that some of our text books are online?  We have sent home information on how to get online to view your Social Studies book and Science book.  Please check out the website and online book. Social Studies is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  The Science book can be found at www.thinkcentral.com.

 

 

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Second-2-None: Homework & Projects Week of 11-1

By vmccartney | Published: November 9, 2011

 

Homework:

  • Addresses:  Many students do not know their address.    We will be working on writing letters and addressing envelopes, and addresses need to be written correctly.  Help your child with the spelling and punctuation of their address.  Students will be quized late next week! 
  • Practice prayers each night.  Students should be able to make the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.  As we get closer to Reconciliation, we will introduce and require memorization of The Act of Contrition, in addition to the Ten Commandments.
  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend.
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday.
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Science Test: Mid Week of Nov. 14th
  • Online text.  Did you know that our text books are online?  We have sent home information on how to get online to view your Social Studies book.  Please check out the website and online book.  www.pearsonsuccessnet.com  The Science book can be found at www.thinkcentral.com

 

 

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Second-2-None: Week of 10/10 Homework & Projects

By vmccartney | Published: October 16, 2011

Homework:

  • Practice prayers each night.  Students should be able to make the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.  As we get closer to Reconciliation, we will introduce and require memorization of The Act of Contrition.
  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend. Many children still are not doing this.  Please be sure your child does this with your help.  If you would like your child to bring it home each time he/she writes in it, that would be fine as well.  Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students are given a topic to write about.  Please refer to the handout that explains our journal expectations.   Students were also given a checklist to help with editing.  This would be a great thing to keep around!
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday. 
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Math Chapter 4 test middle of next week
  • Fact tests

 

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Second-2-None: Week of 10/3 Homework & Projects

By vmccartney | Published: October 7, 2011

Homework:

  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend. Please be sure your child does this with your help.  If you would like your child to bring it home each time he/she writes in it, that would be fine as well.  Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students are given a topic to write about.  Please refer to the handout that explains our journal expectations.   Students were also given a checklist to help with editing.  This would be a great thing to keep around!
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday. 
  • Baptism paper due Tuesday, 10/11/11.
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily, for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Science Chapter 2 test late next week
  • Phonics Unit 2 test early next week
  • Fact tests

 

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Second-2-None: Week of 9-26 Homework & Projects

By vmccartney | Published: September 29, 2011

Homework:

  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend. Please be sure your child does this with your help.  If you would like your child to bring it home each time he/she writes in it, that would be fine as well.  Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students are given a topic to write about.  Please refer to the handout that explains our journal expectations.   Students were also given a checklist to help with editing.  This would be a great thing to keep around!
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday.  No homework tonight, since it begins the long weekend!
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily, for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Math Chapter 3 test next week
  • Fact tests

 

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Second-2-None: 9/12/11 Homework

By vmccartney | Published: September 15, 2011

Homework:

  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend. Please be sure your child does this with your help.  If you would like your child to bring it home each time he/she writes in it, that would be fine as well.  Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students are given a topic to write about.  Please refer to the handout that explains our journal expectations.   Students were also given a checklist to help with editing.  This would be a great thing to keep around!
  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday.
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily, for at least fifteen minutes.

Tests:

  • Social Studies:  Last next week-  Books will be sent home the night before to review the chapter
  • Fact tests daily

 

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Second-2-None: 9/2/11

By vmccartney | Published: September 1, 2011

Homework:

  • Math sheet and Handwriting sheet each night,  Monday through Thursday.
  • Practice math facts. Remember your child can take a blank one home for practice.  Our goal is to pass one letter a week.
  • Read daily, for at least fifteen minutes.
  • Journal entries must be proofread and edited every weekend.

Tests:

  • Math Chapter 1 on 9/2/11
  • Fact tests daily
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Second-2-None

By vmccartney | Published: August 26, 2011

Second Grade Homework

Monday-Thursday our second graders will have homework.  Each night the students will be given a handwriting sheet and math sheet.  All skills will be a review of what was learned in class and should not take longer than 30 minutes.  Reading, incomplete journals,  unfinished classwork, and math facts should also be done for homework. 

Reading:  We hope that each child spends at least 15 minutes a night reading.  Reading can be done aloud or silently. 

Timed Math Tests:  We will take a timed math test each day in class.  Our goal is that one letter is passed each week.  If you notice that your child has been on a letter for longer than one week, additional practice needs to be done at home.  At school, we use the top half of the test as an oral practice and the bottom is the test.  Students have one minute to complete the bottom half of the test.  Extra tests can be taken home as needed.

Journal:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is journal day.  Students will be given a subject first thing in the morning and will have about 15 minutes to write.  Please refer to the journal requirement sheet that was sent home for directions on journal writing and editing.

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