Reading is AWESOME (and so are WE)!!!!!!

BOW WOW!!!                MEOW!!!!

You have done an AMAZING and GENEROUS job of reading this Fall! There are only two more weeks to read for Los Perros y Los Gatos. Keep reading...


                                                                                                 

Minutes Read                                                              Minutes Read
30,798                                                                         89,643
Books Donated                                                           Books Donated
1,539                                                                           4,482

These numbers are just for OUR CLASS!!! You are awesome second grade. If you haven't looged any minutes yet and want to help donate books, I can give you your username and password on Monday in class. This campaign is going on for two more weeks! Keep reading!!!!

http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/paws

First Reconciliation~Chapter 2

Thank you to all of those responsible second graders who took their Sacramental Preparation folder home tonight! Great listening!
You have until Monday to complete your work WITH your family.  Please return all work Monday morning. 

Follow the post-it you wrote in class today to remind you and your family what to do:
1. Read chapter two together.
2. Do the Family Focus.
3. Examine your conscience (use the paper that is in your folder).
4. Complete the At Home activity and page 29.
5. Write your Family's Thoughts about chapter two (on the page that is stapled into your book.)
6. HAVE FUN!!!!!
7. Return everything on Monday.

First Trimester Done!

Dear Second Grade Families,

We are one-third of our way through second grade! I can't believe this year is going so fast already.  Please return the ORANGE form that was stapled to your report card TOMORROW. If you have any comments or questions, please write them on this form and return it to school. Thank you so much.

Now that we are in our second trimester we will be focusing more on the responsibility of TEAMWORK! How do you work with others? Are you a problem solver? How do show cooperation with your classmates? Please think about these questions over the next couple weeks.  We will be doing more group work and teamwork in class.

See you all tomorrow morning.

Love,

Mrs. Wall

P.S. Please turn in your field trip form as soon as possible. Thank you!

December Service Projects

“Gift of Reading”

LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY

Pre-K is supporting the San Jose Mercury News/RAFT, “Gift of Reading” program by collecting new or nearly new reading books, for ages Preschool through 12.

Books may be dropped off in the Pre-K Classroom
7 a.m. -6 p.m.
Monday- Friday from November 26 to December 11, 2012

All donations will be given to the “Gift of Reading” program on December 12th. Thank You in advance for supporting this wonderful program.

       *For questions please contact Mrs. M

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TURNING WHEELS FOR KIDS………..A Cycle of Caring

Imagine the change your change can make…..

Between now and December 7th, collect as much change as you can and donate it to Turning Wheels for Kids. Your change will go towards new bikes for needy children this Christmas.

TURNING WHEELS

FOR KIDS……

Make a difference in a child’s life with your change, because they’re worth it!

*Please bring all change to the front office or to our classroom each morning.

This week in second grade...

Good Evening,

This week we have some exciting things happening in second grade. Check out what we will be doing in class so you are prepared and ready for this full week of school!

HOMEWORK

Everything is back to "normal" with homework. We will be starting a new HRL this trimester. Everything will look the same, but there will be new responses for you to complete. We will talk about it in class so you know what to do. Please continue to read for 20 minutes or more each week.

If you received a PINK HRL you are responding each night to the questions. We will talk about each new one in class each day this week.

If you received an ORANGE HRL you need to tell me more.  There is more space for you to explain why you think this and give me more information to show me that you understand and remember what you have read. If this is hard for you to remember each night, you may not be reading a "just right" book.

Thank you to Allison, An, Avery, Cassie, Celeste, Denise, Jae-Joon, Jasmine G., Jasmine Q., Jyeron, Kevin, Maria, Mike, Stephen, Sydney and Vincent who completed their homework last week! You are AWESOME!!!

FIRST RECONCILIATION PREP

We will continue our learning about First Reconciliation.  Please remind Mom and Dad to set aside time each Sunday to work on this important Sacrament work. As part of our Sacrament preparation we are discussing fun things to do with our families.  So, we have a fun game for your family to play...the Gabbit is coming home TODAY! Each family will receive one day over the come weeks to play with our Gabbit.  This is a fun family game meant for the car.  There are only two rules:

1. Everyone present MUST play and participate.
2. Every time you are in the car you need to play (to and from school). You can play other places also if you'd like to.

This week the following families should be expecting the Gabbit:
Celeste & An
Kevin & Allison
Denise & Aidan
Sydney & Jyeron
Jae-Joon & Aryana

You each have ONE DAY with the Gabbit. Please bring it back to school the next day so our next family can have a turn to play.

ABC SUPERSTARS

You have been working hard all month.  We will be celebrating your kindness and caring action on Friday afternoon.

Multicultural Grandparents Day Tomorrow!

Multicultural Grandparents Day

We are so excited for this special event! Parents, please bring your food in the morning directly to the Community Center and find the second grade table.  Please set it up so it is ready for the students to serve themselves.  We will be using teaspoons as serving spoons because we'd like each student and grandparent to get a small taste and leave some for others.

We are asking that one grandparent or special person from each family attend this special event (per child) as our space will be limited.  If a grandparent can not attend it is okay because we will be partnering together with our friends to share the grandparent experience.

As stated in the previous letter you received, if you would like any dishes returned to you, please write your family name on all pieces and grade your student is in so we can get everything back to you.

Thank you for your participation in this fun event.

Homework for This Week

Each day (at least five days this week) you will need to complete your reading at www.raz-kids.com and one gold bar at www.mathletics.com. There is only ONE second grade student who has met our goal for one-minute math, so EVERYONE should be practicing with Live Mathletics and flashcards every night. Read AT LEAST 20 minutes every day.

First Reconciliation Preparation

Thank you to the families who completed their family homework over the weekend! If you did not turn yours in this morning, PLEASE bring it tomorrow. This is a responsibility that you have as a family to complete this important Sacrament. 

Sacrament Preparation Homework and Upcoming Events

First Reconciliation Homework
We have begun our First Reconciliation preparation! Tomorrow you will be taking home your book to complete the family activities.  Please remind Mom and Dad that this is FAMILY HOMEWORK and they need to do it WITH YOU! Bring your completed project and book back to school on Monday to share. It is very important that you complete this work over the weekend with your family.

Here is a list of what to do this weekend with your family:

1. Read the Family Focus page that is stapled into your book and follow it's directions.
2. Do the At Home activity (pinwheel).
3. Complete page 17 by writing (drawings are additional and optional).
4. Write any additional thoughts your family has about Chapter 1 on the My Family's Thoughts About Chapter 1 page that is stapled into your book.
5. Have fun!

Return ALL completed Sacrament work on Monday morning.
If you are not completing the Sacraments, you have the option to complete the work listed above with your family if you would like. You materials must be returned on Monday as well.

Thanksgiving Basket Donations
Tomorrow is the last day to bring your donations of $2-$5 and canned green beans for the St. Lawrence Thanksgiving baskets.  Thank you so much for all of the donations we have in our classroom already! You are very kind and giving.

Homework
Next week we will not have regular homework as it will be a short week.  In class we will be completing a speaking poetry presentation so you will have preparation work to do for that at home.  Now and next week you should be reading for AT LEAST 20 minutes every night, reading at www.raz-kids.com and learning at www.mathletics.com.

Multicultural Grandparents Day
Bring your grandparent to school on TUESDAY for our Multicultural Grandparents Day Celebration! Mom and Dad know what else you need to bring and you should to after reading our letter in class.  Please ask tomorrow or Monday if you are not sure about what is happening. Grandparents, please come to school at 8:00 and make your way to the Community Center for our fun event!

Thank you!
Thank you to all of the families who visited St. Lawrence on Sunday, November 11th for our Open House.  It was so wonderful to see you all at Mass and promoting all of the wonderful things that are happening at our school.

There will be no homework during our Thanksgiving vacation. Enjoy your families and delicious food!

The only way to become a better reader is to...
READ EVERYDAY!!!

First Reconciliation Preparation

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

　

　

Second Grade Sacraments

St. Lawrence Elementary

Dear Second Grade Families,

　

As I shared with all of you at Back to School Night, second grade is a very important year for our students as Catholics. This year we will be celebrating the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. We will be learning about each of these in class. Each family will also be required to complete projects at home on a weekly basis. The projects will be centered on each sacrament we are learning about and will need to be completed at home and brought to school to share.

This week we are beginning our Sacrament preparation in class for First Reconciliation (First Penance). As discussed in the meeting you all attended with Mrs. De Paz, the packet that was sent home and the same information that was posted on School One, your family is responsible for completing the registration information and weekly At Home Family Focus

activities each week. Your child will receive a folder and book in class today. These materials will be sent home each Thursday or Friday and must be completed and returned each Monday morning to school. In class each week we will be learning about the chapters that were listed on your original paperwork. At the end of each chapter is where you will find the At Home work you need to do together. Please do not work ahead in the book. Once you have discussed and completed the chapter’s content your family should write your thoughts on the final pages of the chapter where there is space on the pages titled We Respond. Mom, Dad, and your second grade student should write a reflection together about your thoughts from this content.

Some families have already expressed that they are not planning on having their child make these Catholic sacraments. For these families, the At Home activities are optional and may be completed if you’d like. Please inform Mrs. Wall as soon as possible if you are not Catholic and/or your family is not planning on participating in these celebrations for any reason if you have not done so already. Please make Mrs. Wall aware of your situation as soon as possible so we can start any preparations that may be required for your family, especially any Baptisms that need to happen before First Reconciliation.

Thank you for your support with this wonderful Catholic Sacrament and helping to continue your child’s education in their faith. We look forward to these important celebrations in your child’s Catholic life should you have any questions, please email me.

Sincerely,

　

Mrs. Jill Wall

jwall@saintlawrence.org

　

P.S. When you have completed the list of information needed by the church to complete the second grade Sacraments, please turn it in to the church’s parish office to Eleanor’s inbox.

First Reconciliation Celebration Wednesday-January 23, 2013, 7:00 PM, Church

First Eucharist Celebrations 1^st and 2^nd weekends in May (Specific Masses TBD)

Wednesday, November 7th

"On Thursday November 8th we will be supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy Victims. Students and staff can come to school in non-uniform dress in exchange for a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Charities Disaster Relief."  

Please send donations with your child in the morning TO MRS. WALL. Thank you!

Today is the last day for our November Book Order.  Please complete your orders by 8:00 this evening. Thank you so much for your orders from Scholastic! If you want to bring your picture of a cat or dog reading (real or stuffed) please bring it to Mrs. Wall ASAP so we can hopefully win HUNDREDS OF FREE BOOKS for YOU and our classroom. Thank you!

www.scholastic.com/bookorders 

Week of 11-5-12

Hello Again Second Grade,

We have another busy (and short) week ahead of us.  Thank you again for all of your enthusiasm with our October Service Project.  You have really made a big difference in the lives of so many military families overseas. Great work!

Tomorrow morning we are headed to the Flint Center @ De Anza College to see Aesop's Fables.  We will be leaving first thing in the morning and returning to school at about 12:30.  Everyone needs to bring a SACK LUNCH with them to school as we will be eating at De Anza before returning to school.

Wednesday morning during Mass our class is sponsoring the service.  Our class has been working to prepare the greeting, readings and intentions.  Moms and Dads, please join us for Mass at 8:30 Wednesday morning to share in this special Mass our students will be leading. 

Our third Games Club meeting will be this Thursday after school for those students who are joining us.

There is NO SCHOOL this Friday. 

Sunday, November 11th is our Open House from 11:00-1:30.  Please bring friends and families that may be interested in joining our St. Lawrence community.  All staff will be attending 10:00 Mass and in their classrooms after to speak with new families as well as enhance the tours that will be given by our 8th grade Student Council.  There is great incentive for YOU to bring potential St. Lawrence families.

The current St. Lawrence family who brings the most visitors to Open House THIS SUNDAY will receive two tickets to our annual Auction (April 20th, 2013). Also, the current students in this family will receive free tickets to Christmas in the Library, free ice cream on Friday, Nov. 16th, and a free homework pass.

NEXT WEEK: No School Monday, November 12th~Veteran's Day