Dec. 19- Dec. 23

It's our 17th week of school, we have a jammed packed week full of fun Christmas activities. Ask your student about the candy-cane story or about how we re-wrote the 12 days of Christmas. We will also be making special gifts in class this week!

Christmas Party: Wednesday, Dec. 21

We will celebrate the Christmas season with some fun games, crafts and snacks from 2-3 p.m.
All are welcome to join!

Mitchellville

We will be gearing up to transform our classroom into Mitchellville for the second half of the year. Students will bring home the job descriptions and an application during their break. Please find a few jobs that would fit the talents of your child and have them be prepared to fill out the job application. More information to come!

Minimum Day: Friday, December, 23rd

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Break: December 24- January 8th

Enjoy the holiday with friends and family, see you in the New Year!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

manger, angel, star, king, savior, stable, joy, peace, baby, messiah

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/wordsearch, Math- chpt. 5 review, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- NO MATH (test in class), Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Christmas activity, NO MATH, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- Practice Spelling test, Math- NO MATH, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Dec. 12- Dec. 16

It's our 16th week of school, we have a jammed packed week full of fun activities. In Science we'll continue talking about weather for the month of December and in Social Studies we'll be talking about Christmas around the world!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 12th

Students have been given directions/rubric for this project. It is due Monday, December 12th!!

Second Quarter Character Trait Awards: Thursday, Dec. 15th

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a character trait award this week:

Mia V., Tate V., Evan K., Henry K., Miles F.

Christmas Party: Wednesday, Dec. 21

We will celebrate the Christmas season with some fun games, crafts and snacks from 2-3 p.m. More information to come!

Mitchellville

We will be gearing up to transform our classroom into Mitchellville for the second half of the year. Students will bring home the job descriptions and an application during their break. Please find a few jobs that would fit the talents of your child and have them be prepared to fill out the job application. More information to come!

Minimum Day: Friday, December, 23rd

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Break: December 24- January 8th

Enjoy the holiday with friends and family, see you in the New Year!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

charm, fear, garden, carved, partly, artwork, farmer,  charge, spark, sharp

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/vowel page, Math- 5.6, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 5.7, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling-Fluency Page, Math- 5.8, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- Practice Spelling Test/ABC order, 5.9, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Dec. 5- Dec. 9

It's our 15th week of school, we have a jammed packed week full of fun activities. In Science we'll continue talking about weather for the month of December and in Social Studies we'll be talking about Christmas around the world! Don't forget to put Cookies, Carols and Cocoa on your calendar!

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: Friday, December 9th

Join us for a wonderful afternoon filled with Christmas spirit. We will gather in the main auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Students will sing carols and cookies and cocoa will be available afterward. Hope you can make it!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 12th

Students have been given directions/rubric for this project. It is due Monday, December 12th, please see me if you have any questions!

Mitchellville

We will be gearing up to transform our classroom into Mitchellville for the second half of the year. Students will bring home the job descriptions and an application during their break. Please find a few jobs that would fit the talents of your child and have them be prepared to fill out the job application. More information to come!

Minimum Day: Friday, December, 23rd

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Break: December 24- January 8th

Enjoy the holiday with friends and family, see you in the New Year!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

near, dear, ear, deer, steer, cheer, here, hear, clear, peer

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/vowel page, Math- 5.1, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 5.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling-Fluency Page, Math- 5.3, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- Practice Spelling Test/ABC order, 5.4, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Nov. 28- Dec. 2

It's our 14th week of school, we have a jammed packed week full of fun activities. In Science we'll be talking about weather for the month of December and in Social Studies we'll be talking about Christmas around the world! Don't forget to put Cookies, Carols and Cocoa on your calendar!

Cookies, Carols, Cocoa: Friday, December 9th

Join us for a wonderful afternoon filled with Christmas spirit. We will gather in the main auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Students will sing carols and cookies and cocoa will be available afterward. Hope you can make it!

Christmas Around the World Project: Due December 12th

Students have been given directions/rubric for this project. It is due Monday, December 12th, please see me if you have any questions!

Mitchellville

We will be gearing up to transform our classroom into Mitchellville for the second half of the year. Students will bring home the job descriptions and an application during their break. Please find a few jobs that would fit the talents of your child and have them be prepared to fill out the job application. More information to come!

Minimum Day: Friday, December, 23rd

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Break: December 24- January 8th

Enjoy the holiday with friends and family, see you in the New Year!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

over, perform, remember, girl, stir, first, burst, turn, nurse, hurt

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/vowel page, Math- 4.10, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 4.11, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling-Fluency Page, Math- Chpt 4. Review, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- Practice Spelling Test/ABC order, Math- NO MATH, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 13: Nov. 14- Nov. 18

It's our 13th week of school, we have a jammed packed week full of fun Thanksgiving activities. Thank you in advance to those of you who are volunteering or helping to provide items for our Feast on Wednesday!  I'm looking forward to another GREAT week! 

Wednesday, November 16th: Feast Day

Both second grade classes will be participating in a feast day to honor the celebration of the first Thanksgiving. A reminder email will be sent out for those who are helping to provide items, the Feast begins at 2:00 p.m. in our classrooms!

NO SCHOOL: November 21-25

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no school for students on these days, enjoy the holiday!

Christmas Around the World Project

Students will be given directions/rubric for this project after returning from the Thanksgiving holiday, details to come!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

We have an assessment week in Language Arts, no spelling words or test on Friday!

Monday: Spelling- Practice Page, Math- 4.5, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Practice Page, Math- 4.6, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling-Practice Page, Math- 4.7, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- Practice Page, Math- 4.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 12: Nov. 7- Nov. 10

It's our twelfth week of school, we've been investigating light and sound in Mystery Science and talking quite a bit about the election process in Social Studies. Note the upcoming dates on your calendar. I'm looking forward to another GREAT week! 

NO SCHOOL: Friday, November 11th

In observance of Veteran's Day there will be no school, enjoy the long weekend!

Wednesday, November 16th: Feast Day

Both second grade classes will be participating in a feast day to honor the celebration of the first Thanksgiving. Check your email for ways to be involved in this fun event!

NO SCHOOL: November 21-25

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no school for students on these days, enjoy the holiday!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

pupil, music, unit, cute, use, rescue, argue, menu, few, crew

Monday: Spelling- Vowel Practice/3x each, Math- 4.1, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 4.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- ABC order/ Practice spelling test, Math- 4.3, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday:  Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: NO SCHOOL

Week 11: Oct. 31- Nov. 4

It's our eleventh week of school, note the upcoming dates on your calendar. I'm looking forward to another GREAT week! 

NO SCHOOL: Friday, November 11th

In observance of Veteran's Day there will be no school, enjoy the long weekend!

Thursday, November 17th: Feast Day

Both second grade classes will be participating in a feast day to honor the celebration of the first Thanksgiving. More details to come, stay posted for ways to be involved in this fun event!

NO SCHOOL: November 21-25

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no school for students on these days, enjoy the holiday!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

coach, road, bowl, glow, slow, row, toe, goes, clever, store

Monday: Spelling- Vowel Practice/3x each, Math- 3.11, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 3.12, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- Fluency Page, Math- 3.13, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order/ Practice spelling test, Math- Chpt. 3 Review, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 10: Oct. 24-28

It's our tenth week of school, we will be dissecting owl pellets this week and having fun with pumpkins! Remember that Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are minimum days! 

Looking forward to another GREAT week! 

Homework Change

Beginning with Unit 2 of our Language Arts curriculum, we will be switching homework slightly. Instead of sending home a weekly comprehension book, students will receive a second spelling page with a practice spelling test to take at home on the back. Also, we will include more specific directions for the weekly writing prompt that will be attached to the homework. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 26, 27,28

These days are minimum days, students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. A conference date and time has been set to discuss your child's academic and social progress during the 1st quarter. Cross-walk is available until 6:00 p.m.

Looking forward to meeting with you all!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

pie, lie, shy, fly, cry, sigh, bright, light, wild, blind

Monday: Spelling- Vowel Practice/3x each, Math- 3.7, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 3.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- Fluency Page, Math- 3.9, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order/ Practice spelling test, Math- 3.10, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 9: Oct. 17- Oct. 21

It's our ninth week of school, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend! If you haven't gotten a chance to return the Parent/Teacher Conference slip, please make sure to do that this week, thank you!

Looking forward to another GREAT week! 

Homework Change

Beginning with Unit 2 of our Language Arts curriculum, we will be switching homework slightly. Instead of sending home a weekly comprehension book, students will receive a second spelling page with a practice spelling test to take at home on the back. Also, we will include more specific directions for the weekly writing prompt that will be attached to the homework. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Crazy Hair Day: Friday, October 21

Come to school with the messy bed-head or the best crazy hair day ever for our Spirit Day!!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 26, 27,28

These days are minimum days, students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. A conference date and time has been set to discuss your child's academic and social progress during the 1st quarter.

Looking forward to meeting with you all!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

eager, leaf, seat, mean,  feast, queen, speech, sweetly, peeked, seek

Monday: Spelling- Vowel Practice/ABC order, Math- 3.2, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling-Writing Prompt, Math- 3.3, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- Fluency Page, math- 3.4, Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- 3x each/ Practice spelling test, Math- 3.5, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 8: Oct.10- Oct.14

It's our eighth week of school and have a lot of fun things to look forward to in the month of October!!! In Science this month we'll be taking a look at animals (specifically owls and bats) and their habitats. In Social Studies we'll begin learning about the election process. We'll also be sampling pumpkin muffins and making pumpkin ice cream in class this month, yum!  

Looking forward to another GREAT week! 

Homework Change

Beginning with Unit 2 of our Language Arts curriculum (this week), we will be switching homework slightly. Instead of sending home a weekly comprehension book, students will receive a second spelling page with a practice spelling test to take at home on the back. Also, we will include more specific directions for the weekly writing prompt that will be attached to the homework. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Drive for Schools: Due Wednesday, October 12th

Thank you to all who have participated in our fundraiser, our last day to turn in money is Wednesday the 12th!!

NO SCHOOL: October 13th and 14th

Teachers will be attending the ACSI conference held in Sacramento, no school for students. 

Enjoy the long weekend!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 26, 27,28

These days are minimum days, students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. A conference date and time will be set to discuss your child's academic and social progress during the 1st quarter.

Looking forward to meeting with you all!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

waited, sailed, plain, train, main, tray, pay, stay, ray, haystack

Monday: Spelling- Vowel Practice, Math- NO Homework (test in-class), Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Writing Prompt, Math- NO Homework (chpt.1-2 test in-class), Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Reading-15 minutes

Thursday: Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 7: Oct. 3- Oct.7

  It's our seventh week of school and have a lot of fun things to look forward to in the month of October!!! In Science this month we'll be taking a look at animals (specifically owls and bats) and their habitats. In Social Studies we'll begin learning about the election process. We'll also be sampling pumpkin muffins and making pumpkin ice cream in class this month, yum!  Looking forward to another GREAT week! 

 

Assessment Week

Once every 5 weeks we have an in-class Language Arts assessment. This test looks a look at the retained knowledge of the previous 5 weeks we have studied in Language Arts. Because of the assessment we do not assign spelling words nor do we have a spelling test this Friday. Instead, students will be coming home with a two-sided practice page each night for homework, along with a math page.

Homework Change

Beginning with Unit 2 of our Language Arts curriculum (next week), we will be switching homework slightly. Instead of sending home a weekly comprehension book, students will receive a second spelling page with a practice spelling test to take at home on the back. Also, we will include more specific directions for the weekly writing prompt that will be attached to the homework. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Movie Night: Friday, October 7th

Join us in the lower basketball courts for free popcorn and a movie this Friday. Bring some chairs and warm clothes! Kung Fu Panda starts at 7:00 p.m.! Hope to see you there!

Drive for Schools: Due Wednesday, October 12th

Thank you to all who have participated in our fundraiser, our last day to turn in money is Wednesday the 12th!!

NO SCHOOL: October 13th and 14th

Teachers will be attending the ACSI conference held in Sacramento, no school for students. Enjoy the long weekend!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 26, 27,28

These days are minimum days, students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. A conference date and time will be set to discuss your child's academic and social progress during the 1st quarter.

Looking forward to meeting with you all!

The following is our homework for the week (no spelling words, assessment week):

Monday: Spelling- Practice Page, Math- 2.11, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Practice Page, Math- 2.12, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Practice Page, Math- 2.13, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Practice Page, Math- 2.14, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 6: Sept. 26- Sept. 30

  It's our sixth week of school, we have our first Character Trait Chapel on Thursday and Friday is a minimum day! Enjoy the week!

Character Trait Chapel: Thursday, Sept. 29

The following students will be receiving a Character Trait Award for our first quarter:

  Colby N., Grace R., Mikayla N., Max C., Lucca T.

All are welcome to join us for chapel at 2:20 p.m. in the new building across from the 1st and 2nd grade classrooms!

Half-Day: Friday, Sept. 30

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

America, phone, lot, foxes, custom, stove, nose, long, lock, alone

Please have you child practice these words through-out the week, there will be a test on Friday!

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/wordsearch, Math- 2.6, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Writing prompt, Math- 2.7, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Leveled reading book with comprehension questions, Math- 2.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Fluency Page, Math- 2.9, Reading- 15 minutes

Friday: Reading- 15 minutes

Week 5: Sept. 19- 23

  It's our fifth week of school, we have a visit from the Sherriff's Department to look forward to, we'll be making an apple pie in-class and we'll also be completing some writing assessments!

Character Trait Chapel: Thursday, Sept. 29

The following students will be receiving a Character Trait Award for our first quarter:

  Colby N., Grace R., Mikayla N., Max C., Lucca T.

All are welcome to join us for chapel!

Half-Day: Friday, Sept. 30

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

did, finish, mix, hive, line, side, picture, culture, relative, off

Please have you child practice these words through-out the week, there will be a test on Friday!

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/wordsearch, Math- 2.1, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Writing prompt, Math- 2.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Leveled reading book with comprehension questions, Math- 2.3, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Fluency Page, Math- 2.4, Reading- 15 minutes

Week 4: Sept. 12- Sept. 16

  It's our fourth week of school, we have our first field trip, Picture Day, K-2 Chapel and another fun Mystery Science activity to look forward to!

Picture Day: Tuesday, September 13

We will be taking fall school pictures this day. If you would like your child to wear something specific for pictures they will be given an opportunity to change if they need to prior to the pictures!

First Field Trip: Wednesday, September 14

Our first field trip will be Wednesday, September 14! We will be traveling to Mt.Hermon Camp and Conference Center to complete a challenge course as a class! Permission slips are due by Monday, Sept. 12th! Please make sure your child wears close-toed shoes, layered clothing with pants, and brings his her own lunch. Also, if your child is not already 8 years old they will need to bring a booster seat, thank you!

K-2 Chapel: Thursday, September 15

All are welcome to join us for our chapel service this week. We are meeting on the main floor of the new building across from the 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. Chapel begins at 2:25 p.m.

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

bag, tap, cap, cape, made, rake, flame, safety, native, local

Please have you child practice these words through-out the week, there will be a test on Friday!

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/ABC order, Math- 1.10, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday:Writing prompt, Math- 1.11, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Leveled reading book with comprehension questions, Math- 1.12, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Fluency Page, Math- 1.13, Reading- 15 minutes

Week 3: Sept. 6- Sept. 9

Thank you to all the parents that attended Back to School Night. It was wonderful to meet you and give you a sense of what to expect this year. If you were not able to make it please feel free to contact me with questions as our year progresses! It's our third week of school, ask you child about Mystery Science, what apple activity we do this week and if they made a fall leaf!

Labor Day: NO SCHOOL

We will have NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, see you Tuesday!

Spirit Day: Friday, September 9th

Come dressed to school in your favorite sports team gear! Don those jerseys and t-shirts and show some sports spirit!

Picture Day: Tuesday, September 13th

We will be taking fall school pictures this day. If you would like your child to wear something specific for pictures they will be given an opportunity to change if they need to prior to the pictures!

First Field Trip: Wednesday, September 14

Our first field trip will be Wednesday, September 14! We will be traveling to Mt.Hermon Camp and Conference Center to complete a challenge course as a class! Each class will be taking adult drivers/chaperones on a first-come-first-serve basis. Permission slips are due by Monday, Sept. 12th!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

went, muffin, pet, telling, fluffy, tugged, tub, sock, foggy, job

Please have you child practice these words through-out the week, there will be a test on Friday!

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Spelling- 3x each/ABC order, Math- 1.6, Reading-15 minutes

Wednesday: Leveled reading book with comprehension questions, Math- 1.7, Reading- 15minutes

Thursday: Fluency Page, Math- 1.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Week 2: Aug 29- Sept. 2

It's our second week of school and we have a lot of fun things to learn and explore this week! Below are a few reminders to put on your calendar and our homework for the week:

Back to School Night

BTSN is held in our classrooms and is a parent-only event. We are offering two identical sessions from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:15-7:45 p.m. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge on what to expect for the school year!

Hope to see you there!

Labor Day: NO SCHOOL

We will have NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 5th on observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, see you Tuesday!

First Field Trip: Wednesday, September 14

Our first field trip will be Wednesday, September 14! We will be traveling to Mt.Hermon Camp and Conference Center to complete a challenge course as a class! Each class will be taking adult drivers/chaperones on a first-come-first-serve basis, look for more information to follow soon!

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

blue, even, study, bad, fix, him, hand, has, will, if

Please have you child practice these words through-out the week, there will be a test on Friday!

Monday: Spelling- 3x each/ABC order, Math- 1.1, Reading-15 minutes

Tuesday: Writing Prompt, Math- 1.2, Reading-15 minutes

Wednesday: Leveled reading book with comprehension questions, Math- 1.3, Reading- 15minutes

Thursday: Fluency Page, Math- 1.4, Reading- 15 minutes

Welcome Back to School!!

Hello Parents, Families, and Friends! I am excited and looking forward to another year in Second Grade at Twin Lakes Christian School. We have a lot planned for the year and the blog is a place to check for weekly updates about events in our class and around school. I will also post homework and the spelling words for each week on the blog. Mark your calendars for 2 very important dates:

Back to School Night

BTSN is held in our classrooms and is a parent-only event. We are offering two identical sessions from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:15-7:45 p.m. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge on what to expect for the school year!

Hope to see you there!

First Field Trip: Wednesday, September 14

Our first field trip will be Wednesday, September 14! We will be traveling to Mt.Hermon Camp and Conference Center to complete a challenge course as a class! Each class will be taking adult drivers/chaperones on a first-come-first-serve basis, look for more information to follow soon!

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you ever have a question or concern regarding your child, let's have a great year!

Love,

Mrs. McCutchen

May 23- May 27

 

Last Field Trip, May 26

Our last field trip will be on Thursday, May 26 from 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m. We will be going to the local library in Aptos. Please make sure your child has a booster seat the day of the trip if he/ she needs one and don't forget to fill out the form for a library card for your child doesn't already have one!

Jogathon/Minimum Day: Friday, May 27

We will be running in the morning from 9:15-9:30 a.m., please have your child wear comfortable clothes and good running shoes!

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 30 

In observance of Memorial Day there will be NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long Weekend!

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

NO SPELLING words this week, it is an assessment week

Monday: Spelling- practice page, Math- 12.3, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- practice page, Math- 12.4, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- practice page, Math- 12.5, Review Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- practice page, Math- 12.6, Reading 15 minutes

May 16- May 20

4th Quarter Character Trait Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Character Trait award:

Emily R., Trevor S., Libby F., Bella T., Rose L., Bella L., and Mikey V.

 

Second Grade Service Project

Both second grade classes will be participating in a service project to raise money and awareness for a ministry in our community called WINGS. WINGS is a non-profit homeless advocacy group that supports individuals in their walk out of homelessness. Encourage your student to do a few extra chores around the house to donate money towards building a few "Welcome Home" baskets for these families. We'll be collecting money through this week!

Flat Stanley Project

We have really enjoyed getting back our flat people in the mail and hearing all about their adventures! It's not too late if you haven't sent yours yet, we still have a few weeks left to get him/her back in the mail!!

Spring Carnival: Friday, May 20

Please join us from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Spring Carnival, fun will be had by all!

 See you there!

 

Last Field Trip, May 26

Our last field trip will be on Thursday, May 26 from 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m. We will be going to the local library in Aptos. Please let me know if you can drive/chaperone and don't forget to fill out the form for a library card for your child doesn't already have one!

Jogathon/Minimum Day: Friday, May 27

We will be running in the morning, please have your child wear comfortable clothes and good running shoes!

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 30 

In observance of Memorial Day there will be NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long Weekend!

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

grasslands, seaweed, thunderstorm, mailbox, highway, raincoat, viewpoint, uprooted, afternoon, maybe

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 11.11, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- chpt. 11 review, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- NO HOMEWORK, Review Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 12.1, Reading 15 minutes

May 9- May 13

Second Grade Service Project

Both second grade classes will be participating in a service project to raise money and awareness for a ministry in our community called WINGS. WINGS is a non-profit homeless advocacy group that supports individuals in their walk out of homelessness. Encourage your student to do a few extra chores around the house to donate money towards building a few "Welcome Home" baskets for these families. Information is being sent home today in each child's student planner and all are welcome to join us on Wednesday, May 11th, at 11:30 a.m to  hear from a representative from WINGS. She will explain more about the ministry and how we can partner with them to help those in our community!

Flat Stanley Project

We have really enjoyed getting back our flat people in the mail and hearing all about their adventures! It's not too late if you haven't sent yours yet, we still have a few weeks left to get him/her back in the mail!!

Spring Carnival: Friday, May 20Please join us from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Spring Carnival, fun will be had by all! See you there!

Jogathon/Minimum Day: Friday, May 27Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 30In observance of Memorial Day there will be NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long Weekend!

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:
sure, whole, during, trouble, adjust, excite, cycle, royal, reptile, alone, shave, rest, cook, line, ring

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 11.6, Reading- 15 minutes
Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 11.7, Reading- 15 minutes
Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 11.8, Review Reading- 15 minutes
Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 11.9, Reading 15 minutes

May 2- May 6

National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 5

All are welcome to join us for our National Day of Prayer. All students will gather in the Main Auditorium at 8:30 a.m. for this special occasion, hope to see you there!

Spring Carnival: Friday, May 20

Please join us from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Spring Carnival, fun will be had by all! See you there!

Jogathon/Minimum Day: Friday, May 27

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 30

In observance of Memorial Day there will be NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long Weekend!

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

explain, staircase, feather, meadow, ahead, display, away, balloon, caution, floating, pick, vine, chick, fine, lake

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 11.1, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 11.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 11.3, Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 11.4, Reading 15 minutes

We're Back!! April 25- April 29

Hello friends and family! I apologize for taking a hiatus from the blog since our spring break, oops! We've just been SO busy! Please stayed tuned in as we are approaching the end of the school year, there is ALOT going on! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Spring Concert: Thursday, April 28

Students should arrive at 6:45 p.m. They can gather at our drop-off/ dismissal site on the stairs outside. Students should be dressed in nice clothes for the concert, please no jeans! After the concert, you can pick your child up at the steps and please check-out with me! Looking forward to seeing and hearing all their hard work!!

Minimum Day: Friday, April 29

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 5

All are welcome to join us for our National Day of Prayer. All students will gather in the Main Auditorium at 8:30 a.m. for this special occasion, hope to see you there!

Spring Carnival: Friday, May 20

Please join us from 5-8 p.m. for our annual Spring Carnival, fun will be had by all! See you there!

Jogathon/Minimum Day: Friday, May 27

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 30

In observance of Memorial Day there will be NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long Weekend!

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

rattle, riddle, saddle, jiggle, juggle, puddle, battle, nibble, listen, warning, lick, spike, check, king best

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 10.11, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 10.12, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 10.13, Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- Chpt. 10 review, Reading 15 minutes

Mar. 14- Mar. 18

  3rd Quarter Character Trait Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Character Trait Award for 3rd quarter:

ReillyJo S., Bella L., Sydney P., Bella T., Aryel M., and Stryder S.

 Half-Days: March 18 and March 25

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on both of these dates. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Speech Meet: Practice, Practice, Practice!!

Your child has come home with a piece chosen for the Speech Meet Program. Pieces are chosen from three categories; poetry, fables, bible verse. Your child will be responsible for memorizing his/her piece and participating in an in-class meet in front of their classmates and two judges. The in-class meet will be Thursday, March 17 (date change). Two students from each class within each category will be chosen to participate in the all-school speech meet, during the following week of March. Please see me if you have any questions regarding Speech Meet, thank you!

questions!

Vacation to Mars Performance

Both second grade classes have been practicing really hard for our up-coming performance of "Vacation to Mars." The short drama/musical will be on Friday, March 18th in Monschke Hall. The performance begins at 9:30 a.m. and will last approximately 30 minutes.

 Hope to see you there!

Easter Vacation: March 28- April 1

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although homework only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework has been increased to two pages, both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

dinner, pepper, better, fuzzy, happen, hammer, summer, traffic, blizzard, glitter, hike, game, joke, gave, heat

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 9.6, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 9.7, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 9.8, Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 9.9, Reading 15 minutes

Mar. 7- Mar. 11

 Half-Days: March 18 and March 25

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on both of these dates. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Speech Meet: Practice, Practice, Practice!!

Your child has come home with a piece chosen for the Speech Meet Program. Pieces are chosen from three categories; poetry, fables, bible verse. Your child will be responsible for memorizing his/her piece and participating in an in-class meet in front of their classmates and two judges. The in-class meet will be Thursday, March 17 (date change). Two students from each class within each category will be chosen to participate in the all-school speech meet, during the following week of March. Please see me if you have any questions regarding Speech Meet, thank you!

questions!

Vacation to Mars Performance

Both second grade classes have been practicing really hard for our up-coming performance of "Vacation to Mars." The short drama/musical will be on Friday, March 18th in Monschke Hall. The performance begins at 9:30 a.m. and will last approximately 30 minutes.

 Hope to see you there!

Easter Vacation: March 28- April 1

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although homework only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework has been increased to two pages, both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

napkin, magnet, cabin, object, happen, cotton, tennis, kitten, neighbor, gently, seed, fame, bell, dice, nine

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 9.1, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 9.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 9.3, Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 9.4, Reading 15 minutes

Feb. 22- Feb. 26

 Half-Day: Thursday, Feb. 25

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Open House: Thursday, Feb. 25

Come see all that we've been up to! Classrooms will be open for families and friends to visit from 7-8 p.m. I encourage you to take a look at the third grade classrooms as well, since the end of the year is not too far off! Hope to see you there!

Speech Meet: Practice, Practice, Practice!!

Your child has come home with a piece chosen for the Speech Meet Program. Pieces are chosen from three categories; poetry, fables, bible verse. Your child will be responsible for memorizing his/her piece and participating in an in-class meet in front of their classmates and two judges. The in-class meet will be during the week of March 7-11. Two students from each class within each category will be chosen to participate in the all-school speech meet, during the following week of March. Please see me if you have any questions regarding Speech Meet, thank you!

questions!

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although homework only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework has been increased to two pages, both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

laundry, taught, launch, caught, awful, crawl, hawk, lawn, sauce, pause, read, push, milk, walk, pull

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 8.5, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- vowel sort, Math- 8.6, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 8.7, Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 8.8, Reading 15 minutes

Feb. 8 - Feb. 12

Chapel: Monday, February 5

All are welcome to attend the K-2 chapel held in Monscheke Hall from 2:25 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Valentine's Day Party: Friday, February 12

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day during the last part of our day on Friday, from 2:15- 3:00 p.m. Students will be playing games, doing a small craft, eating some snacks and passing out valentines. A list will be going home this week with each child's name, please include a valentine for everyone in the class if your child chooses to bring valentines, thank you!

 

Speech Meet

Your child will be coming home this week with a piece chosen for the Speech Meet Program. Pieces are chosen from three categories; poetry, fables, bible verse. Your child will be responsible for memorizing his/her piece and participating in an in-class meet in front of their classmates and two judges. The in-class meet will be during the week of March 7-11. Two students from each class within each category will be chosen to participate in the all-school speech meet, during the following week of March. Please see me if you have any questions regarding Speech Meet, thank you!

NO SCHOOL: Monday, February 15

In observance of President's Day there will be NO SCHOOL, enjoy the long weekend!

Upcoming Field-Trip: Friday, February 19

We have the privilege of viewing the performance of "The Little Mermaid" presented by Christian Youth Theater (CYT). The performance begins at 12:30 p.m. and we will be walking to the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. Please get those permission slips returned!

Very Important Person Project: Due February 22

Information has been sent home for your child's VIP Project! This will be 50% of his/her Social Studies grade for the third quarter! After receiving the information, please ask if you have any questions!

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although homework only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework has been increased to two pages, both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

chew, tooth, fruit, soup, stew, room, you, suit, tools, flew

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 7.11, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- vowel sort, Math- 7.12, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- Chpt. 7 Review Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- No Homework (test in class), Reading 15 minutes

Feb.1- Feb. 5

What a busy week! We get to celebrate Groundhog Day, our 100th Day of School, we are meeting with our 5th grade buddies this week and we can look forward to Mitchellville Marketplace!

 Hope you have a great week!

Very Important Person Project: Due February 22

Information is coming home this week for your child's VIP Project! This will be 50% of his/her Social Studies grade for the third quarter! After receiving the information, please ask if you have any questions!

Upcoming Field-Trip: Friday, February 19

We have the privilege of viewing the performance of "The Little Mermaid" presented by Christian Youth Theater (CYT). The performance begins at 12:30 p.m. and we will be walking to the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. More information to come!

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although home only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework will be increasing to two-pages beginning with chapter 7. Both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

soil, moist, point, boil, noise, foil, royal, joy, boy, toy, away, got, fast, tie, best

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 7.6, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 7.7, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 7.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 7.9, Reading 15 minutes

Jan. 25- Jan. 29

We are almost at the end of January, wow! We have been continuing to study the life of Moses in our bible lessons, we have entered our Solar System unit in Science and have just finished place value and expanded notation in Math. Mitchellville is off to a great start, the students are learning alot of responsibility and how to work together! We will be organizing a "fitness" basket for our class item to be entered in the on-line auction. You can approach Mrs. McCutchen or Tara F. if you have questions about that specifically or would like to help put the basket together. Please stay tuned into the blog for weekly updates!

Half-Day: Friday, January 29

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-walk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Field-Trip: Friday, February 19

We have the privilege of viewing the performance of "The Little Mermaid" presented by Christian Youth Theater (CYT). The performance begins at 12:30 p.m. and we will be walking to the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. More information to come!

Homework Changes

Spelling words have increased to 15 words per week, although home only includes 10 of these words. Students write all 15 in their Student Planners at the beginning of the week and they are posted on the blog as well. Math homework will be increasing to two-pages beginning with chapter 7. Both pages are to be done at home and returned the following day along with their spelling homework.

Spelling words and homework for the week are as follows:

around, ground, pound, cow, now, round, down, owl, shout, eye, never, start, stand, under

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 7.1, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- wordsearch, Math- 7.2, Reading- 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 7.3, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 7.4, Reading 15 minutes

Jan. 11- Jan. 15

Mitchellville

Please replenish you child's classroom supplies (crayons/markers, pencils, erasers, personal pencil sharpener etc.) Starting in the new year Mitchellville will take effect. Your child will be responsible for his/her own supplies and will need to apply for a classroom job during our first week back. A flyer went home during the break with information about Mitchellville, please ask if you have any questions!

End of Second Quarter: Friday, January 15

Report cards for second quarter will be handed out the following week!

NO SCHOOL: Monday, January 18

 In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day there will be no school, enjoy the long weekend!

Half-Day: Friday, January 29

Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Cross-Walk will be available until 6:00 p.m.

Beginning in January, spelling words will increase to 15 words per week and math homework will become double-sided after chapter 6.

The following are our spelling words and homework for the week:

dare, care, rare, fair, chair, stair, hair, where, there, bear, food, own, between, below, add

Monday: Spelling- 3x each, Math- 6.6, Reading- 15 minutes

Tuesday: Spelling- Vowel Team Sort, Math- 6.7, Reading 15 minutes

Wednesday: Spelling- 10 sentences, Math- 6.8, Reading- 15 minutes

Thursday: Spelling- ABC order, Math- 6.9, Reading 15 minutes