University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 3rd) 2003

Having attended Catholic schools from kindergarten through high school, I am a firm believer in Catholic education.  I am impressed with the commitment and involvement of Catholic school teachers and parents.  As a practicing Catholic, who continues to live the faith, I am excited to instill the Catholic beliefs to my 2nd grade students on a daily basis.  I feel blessed for the opportunity to prepare them for their First Communion and Reconciliation.

As an avid supporter of the performing arts, I am a season subscriber to the Racine Theatre Guild and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Pops.  I have an extensive magnet collection derived from both my own and family and friends' travels.  I also enjoy watching classic sitcoms, especially "I Love Lucy."

I am thrilled to be a part of the ASCS family!

 

ASCS Mission Statement:

Together we will teach children to see the world through the eyes of Christ and to model the lives of the Saints in a rigorous academic environment.

The second graders have the following homework:

A Spelling List to study for the spelling test on Fridays. Along with the list, they are given a form for writing the spelling word list each evening.

A Math Fact Pack is sent home on Monday. There are four sheets to complete. It is due on Friday.

Math worksheet on Mondays-Thursdays.

Nightly reading.

Reading Log- Monthly beginning October-March: Book It! Pizza Hut Coupon- Free personal pizza.

We also encourage you to have your child do the second grade section of IXL.

Any other homework will be listed in their assignment notebook.

There usually is an art assignment each week. Check Mrs. Peake-Wenta's webpage for these assignments.

Summer Message!

Read every day and practice addition and subtraction math facts.

Have a fun and safe summer!

Come and visit me next year!

Welcome to Remote Learning!!!

Important Reminders:

Please remember: Do not work ahead. When we return to school, students will need to bring back their reading and math workbooks and we will continue where we left off. That's why it is very important to only complete the indicated lessons.

I will let you know if an assignment will be graded. Then you can either scan or take a picture of the completed assignment, sending an email back to me. Other assignments are meant for practice and can be kept at home. I will continue to grade/not grade the same material as always. Consistency is the best for everyone!

Students are able to take AR tests at home. They have their usernames and passwords memorized. If you encounter any issues, please let me know.

Welcome to Renaissance Place

Please continue to read for at least 30 minutes a day.

Daily Agenda: Thursday, March 19th

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Please complete the following workbook pages: 349-353. Students will take the Unit 4 Test next Friday, the 27th online...more details to follow then. Weekly spelling words and math facts will begin on Monday, the 23rd.

Math: Lesson 8.7 Estimate Lengths in Feet. First, complete pages: 413 and 414. Then, complete P195 and P196. Finally, complete: On Your Own-page 415.

Religion: VIP: March: Respect. St. Jeanne Jugan. Log on to the following website, page 33. Read, discuss, and complete activity...more details found below.

CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf

Social Studies: Theme 4: Lesson 5. Read and discuss pages 152 and 153.

Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 3 Review. Complete pages RS31 and RS32. Refer back to Lesson 3 for assistance.

Graded Assignments: Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading- page 353

-Math- page 415

-Religion- page 33. Please have your child hand write the answers to the two questions on a blank sheet of paper and color the image. Remind them to use upper case letters, ending punctuation, and legible handwriting.

-Science- RS31 and RS32. Spelling will count for parts 2 and 3.

Friday, March 20th

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Please complete the following workbook pages: 354-357. Students will take the Unit 4 Test next Friday, the 27th online...more details to follow then. Weekly spelling words and math facts will begin on Monday, the 23rd.

Math: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: measurement.

Religion: Crown of Thorns. Think about what you have done to show fasting, alms-giving, or extra prayer. We can't physically remove the thrones together in class, but we can still reflect on how we are comforting Jesus and taking away the great pain caused by our sins. On a blank sheet of paper, write down three things you have done this past week. Be sure to include and explain what you did, how it made you feel, and if it would be an easy or difficult thorn "toothpick" to remove. Writing must be one page long. Include a picture of all three examples as well. Use complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation. Legible handwriting and always proofread your writing! 🙂

Social Studies: Theme 4: Lesson 5. Complete worksheet pages: 48 and 49. Refer back to Lesson 5 in textbook for assistance.

Science: Read and discuss pages 180 and 181 in textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Religion: Crown of Thorns written and picture response.

-Social Studies: Worksheet pages: 48 and 49.

 Monday, March 23rd

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Workbook pages: 358-362. Practice writing Unit 4 Review Spelling Words (see handout that was sent home last week.) Students may use a blank sheet of paper or you could make copies of sheet normally used that was sent home last week as well. Your choice!

Math: Lesson 8.8 Choose a Tool. First, complete pages: 417 and 418. Then, complete: P197 and P198. Finally, complete: On Your Own- page 419. Complete one Math Timed test (packet sent home last week:) set timer for 5 minutes.

Religion: Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss page 34 of the VIP booklet.

Social Studies: Theme 4. Read and Discuss pages 154 and 155 in the textbook. Tomorrow, students will be creating their own timelines. Details to follow then.

Science: Chapter 4: Review and Test Prep. Read and discuss pages 182 and 183 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper, have your child write down the answers to questions 1-10. For questions 9 and 10, use complete sentences. Remember: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Legible Handwriting! Chapter 4 Test tomorrow.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 419

-Science: pages 182 and 183

Tuesday, March 24th

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Workbook pages: 363-367. Practice writing Unit 4 Review Spelling Words (see handout that was sent home last week.) Students may use a blank sheet of paper or you could make copies of sheet normally used that was sent home last week as well. Your choice!

Math: Lesson 8.9 Display Measurement Data. First, complete pages: 421 and 422. Then, complete: P199 and P200. Finally, complete: On Your Own- page 423. Complete one Math Timed test (packet sent home last week:) set timer for 5 minutes.

Religion: Pray the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy with your family. Click on the following link, the one we use in the classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSVvBQtSqFM

Social Studies: Have your child create a "Timeline of My Life"- similar to the one found on Page 154 in the textbook. Pick five important events from birth to present day. Be sure to describe with words: what the event was and when it happened. Include a picture of each event as well. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, and Legible Handwriting.

Science: Complete Chapter 4 Assessment- Living Things in Their Environment.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Math: page 423

-Social Studies: Timeline of My Life

-Science: Chapter 4 Assessment

Wednesday, March 25th

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Workbook pages: 368-371. Practice writing Unit 4 Review Spelling Words (see handout that was sent home last week.) Students may use a blank sheet of paper or you could make copies of sheet normally used that was sent home last week as well. Your choice!

Math: Chapter 8 Review: Pages 425-428. Complete one Math Timed test (packet sent home last week:) set timer for 5 minutes.

Religion: Pray at least one decade of the Rosary with your family: The Glorious Mysteries.

Social Studies: Theme 4: Reading a Timeline. Complete worksheet page 50. All words must be spelled correctly, since they are provided for you on the timeline.

Science: Chapter 5 Lesson 1: What Changes Earth's Surface? Read and discuss pages 196 and 197 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper, write the answers to these questions: 1. How did wind and rain change the shape of the cliffs? 2. What happened to the worn-away rock? What are some other landforms? 3. Imagine a beach on a windy day. What does the wind do to sand? You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, and Legible Handwriting!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Math: pages 425-428

-Social Studies: page 50

-Science: answers to science questions listed above

Thursday, March 26th

Reading: Unit 4 Review. Workbook pages: 372-376. Practice writing Unit 4 Review Spelling Words (see handout that was sent home last week.) Students may use a blank sheet of paper or you could make copies of sheet normally used that was sent home last week as well. Your choice! Unit 4 Online Test and Spelling Test tomorrow.

Math: Chapter 8 Test, please click on the following link to complete the test online:  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do  Complete one Math Timed Test (packet sent home last week:) set timer for 5 minutes. Math Timed Test tomorrow.

Religion: Adoration: Words With Jesus. Even though we cannot physically go to church for Adoration, we can still participate in live Adoration online! Please click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMBusENP19M  Spend at least 30 minutes in front of our Lord. Remember to be silent, reflective, and prayerful. During this time, take notes, thinking about the message that Jesus is sending you...what is He telling you to do, to not do, how to act, how not to act...become deep in thought and prayer. When at least 30 minutes of Adoration is completed, gather your notes together to write at least a one page reflection entitled: Words With Jesus. You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Then, on another piece of paper, draw a picture to accompany your written piece.

Social Studies: Theme 4 Review. Pages 158-160. Answer questions orally. Theme 4 Test tomorrow.

Science: Chapter 5 Lesson 1: Weathering and Erosion. Read and discuss pages 200 and 201.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Math: I will review the test results online

-Religion: Words With Jesus writing/picture assignment

-Art, Gym, Music: please remember to check those teachers' web pages for assignments.

Friday, March 27th

Reading: Unit 4 Test. Please click on the following link to complete the test online: https://www.pearsonrealize.com/index.html#/  I will email your child's username and password. Have students take their time and try their best! Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Math: Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Don't forget Legible Numbers!

Religion: The Pope has asked everyone to join him in saying the Our Father at Noon today. Also, listen to/sing along with a couple of our favorite classroom songs: Cry of the Poor and Shepherd Me O God...click on the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k8iV2gp0eU    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0kxWXHETlU

Social Studies: Theme 4 Test. I will send you an email attachment of the test I created.

Science: Chapter 5 Lesson 1: Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Read and discuss pages 202 and 203.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test. I will review the Unit 4 test results online.

-Math: Timed Test

-Social Studies: Theme 4 Test

Monday, March 30th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 1 Question: Why should we be responsible for doing a good job? Read and discuss the story: Fire Fighter! found on pages 198-211 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: cheerful, slowly, visitor, weekly, quickly, teacher, helper, graceful, hardly, fighter, yearly, sailor, twenty-two, community.

Math: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: measurement. Chapter 9 begins tomorrow.

Religion: Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Review page 32 of the VIP booklet. On a blank sheet of paper, answer these questions in your own words: What was the act of charity that St. Jeanne Jugan demonstrated in 1837? With an adult, perform a google search of St. Jeanne Jugan. Write down three new things that you discovered about her that was not in our booklet. You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Social Studies: Theme 5: Lesson 1: Family Stories, Past and Present. Read and discuss pages 164 and 165 in the textbook. Tomorrow you will be writing about a family story.

Science: Chapter 5. Select one video to watch.

Choice One: Watch video. Write down three things you learned. You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZEJMtLOKU

Choice Two: Watch video. Make your own erosion as they did in the video. Take a picture of you and your erosion model and answer the two questions at the end of the video: What if you made the slope of your hill steeper? What if you dumped all of your water out at once? You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YETdZyZI6es

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Religion: Questions

-Science: Video questions or video questions along with photograph (depending on which option you selected.

Tuesday, March 31st

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 1 Question: Why should we be responsible for doing a good job?

Log on to Pearson Realize. Click on Decodable 21A. You can either read on your own or listen to the short passage entitled: Restful Hobbies. Then, think about one hobby that you enjoy. Write about that hobby, similar to the way the children did in this reading selection. Use it as a guide. You must include at least one word that has a suffix: -ly, -ful, -er, -or, -ish. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Draw a picture of yourself enjoying your hobby.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: cheerful, slowly, visitor, weekly, quickly, teacher, helper, graceful, hardly, fighter, yearly, sailor, twenty-two, community.

Math: Lesson 9.1 Measure with a Centimeter Model. First, complete pages: 433 and 434. Then, complete P205 and P206. Finally, complete: On Your Own- page 435. Use the centimeter diagram on page 434 (model and draw section) to help students figure out the size of a unit cube.

You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. You can still have your child practice daily...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Locate the Religion paper entitled: We Make Gifts, that was sent home. Follow the directions on top of the page. Send me a picture of your complete project.

Social Studies: Theme 5: Lesson 1: Family Stories, Past and Present. Have a parent, grandparent, or another older adult share a family story with you. It can be a happy, funny, or sad story, whatever you'd like to share. Write a detailed summary of the story. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 1: Read and discuss page 204 in the textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: Hobby writing and drawing

-Math: page 435

-Religion: We Make Gifts project

-Social Studies: Family story

Wednesday, April 1st

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 1 Question: Why should we be responsible for doing a good job?

In the textbook, read and discuss the play, "Firefighting Teamwork" on pages 216-219. You can act it out with your family and/or change your voices to fit the particular character. Complete workbook pages 385, 386, and 387.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: cheerful, slowly, visitor, weekly, quickly, teacher, helper, graceful, hardly, fighter, yearly, sailor, twenty-two, community.

Math: Lesson 9.2 Estimate Lengths in Centimeters. First, complete pages: 437 and 438 (find household objects instead of classroom objects.) Then, complete P207 and P208. Finally, complete: On Your Own- page 439.

You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. You can still have your child practice daily...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Pray at least one decade of the Rosary with your family: The Glorious Mysteries.

Social Studies: Theme 5: Lesson 1: Read and discuss pages 166 and 167 in the textbook.

Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 1: Watch both of the following videos online. One is about earthquakes and the other is about volcanoes. Write down three new facts that you learned from each video. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Here are the links.

Earthquakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArne-wh_Uc

Volcanoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Oq9_DU1Mc

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: page 387

-Math: page 439

-Science: Three new facts from each video

Thursday, April 2nd

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 1 Question: Why should we be responsible for doing a good job?

Complete workbook pages 389-391. Don't forget, if you are replacing nouns at the beginning of the sentence with a pronoun, it needs to have a capital letter.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: cheerful, slowly, visitor, weekly, quickly, teacher, helper, graceful, hardly, fighter, yearly, sailor, twenty-two, community.

Math: Lesson 9.3 Hands On: Measure with a Centimeter Ruler. First, complete pages: 441 and 442 (find three small objects at home, instead of in the classroom.) Then, complete P209 and P210. Finally, complete: On Your Own- page 443.

You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. You can still have your child practice daily...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 17: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Jesus Invites Us.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 17: pages 7-9. Read and discuss pages 7-9. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as tomorrow you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Social Studies: Theme 5: Lesson 1: Read and discuss pages 168 and 169 in the textbook.

Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 1 Review. Complete pages RS35 and RS36: What Changes Earth's Surface? Refer back to Lesson 1 for assistance. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! For question four, you must use complete sentences. For questions, one and four, you may color the pictures if you wish.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: page 391

-Math: page 443

-Science: RS35 and RS36

Friday, April 3rd

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 1 Question: Why should we be responsible for doing a good job?

Complete workbook pages 394-396.

Log on to Pearson Realize and take the "Week 1 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

On a separate piece of paper, write a response to the following two part question: Are the firefighters careful as they search for Luke? Provide evidence from the story. How do you know this is not a fictional story? Explain your answer. Writing must be at least one page long, filling the entire page. If you skip lines, then it must be two pages long. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: cheerful, slowly, visitor, weekly, quickly, teacher, helper, graceful, hardly, fighter, yearly, sailor, twenty-two, community.

Math: Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 17: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Jesus Invites Us. Read and discuss the Chapter 17 Study Guide and then play the Chapter 17 Interactive Review game.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Social Studies: Theme 5: Lesson 1: Complete worksheet page 52 only, since we already shared a family story that is listed on the other side.

Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 2. What Are Rocks, Sand, and Soil? Read and discuss pages 206 and 207 in the textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: page 395 and written response to weekly question...You must use complete sentences on both assignments. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Spelling Test. I will review the weekly test results online.

-Math: Timed Test

-Social Studies: page 52

Monday, April 6th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 2 Question: How can we be responsible community members? Read and discuss the story: Carl the Complainer found on pages 230-247 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: unsafe, disagree, preheat, preschool, rerun, regroup, disappear, unplug, unlock, discolor, rewind, unpack, twenty-three, persuade.

Math: Lesson 9.4 Problem Solving: Add and Subtract Lengths. Complete pages 445-447. Then complete the Mid-Chapter Checkpoint, page 448, as there is not an On Your Own section for this lesson. Optional: P211 and P212.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Holy Week. Watch the Palm Sunday video, link found below. Write down three things you learned. You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoujG6h7UGI

Social Studies: Theme 5. Think Like a Geographer. Why Do People Move? Read and discuss pages 170 and 171 in the textbook. Optional: Answer the two questions found on page 171: Think About It!

Science: Optional Experiment: Hardness of Minerals. Pages 208 and 209 in the textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 448

-Religion: Three things you learned from Palm Sunday video

Tuesday, April 7th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 2 Question: How can we be responsible community members? Complete workbook pages 401 and 402.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: unsafe, disagree, preheat, preschool, rerun, regroup, disappear, unplug, unlock, discolor, rewind, unpack, twenty-three, persuade.

Optional: Workbook pages 397, 398, and 399. Look at the short story found in the workbook on page 400 entitled, A Green Thumb. Continue the story that was started.

Math: Lesson 9.5 Centimeters and Meters. First, complete pages 449 and 450. Then, complete On Your Own page 451. In place of a chalkboard and bulletin board, you could measure a window, a piece of furniture, or anything else in your home.

Optional: P213 and P214.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Holy Week. Watch the video Holy Week in 3 Minutes. Tomorrow, students will be given a Lenten/Holy Week quiz to complete.

Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdrPhxqRP9I

Crown of Thorns. Reflect, one final time about your Lenten journey. What have you done to show fasting, alms-giving, or extra prayer? We can't physically remove the thrones together in class, but we can still reflect on how we are comforting Jesus and taking away the great pain caused by our sins. On a blank sheet of paper, write down three things you have done this past week. Try to think of new things that you didn't already write down or discuss in class.

Be sure to include and explain what positive action you did, how it made you feel, and if it would be an easy or difficult thorn "toothpick" to remove. Writing must be one page long. Please do not skip lines and fill the entire line. You must use complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Please include a colored drawing of all three examples as well. Jesus will be smiling down from Heaven! 🙂

Social Studies: Optional: Theme 5: Reading a Bar Graph. Read and discuss pages 172 and 173.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: pages 401 and 402

-Math: page 451

-Religion: Crown of Thorns writing piece and colored picture

Wednesday, April 8th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 2 Question: How can we be responsible community members? Complete workbook pages 403, 406-408.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's Spelling Words: unsafe, disagree, preheat, preschool, rerun, regroup, disappear, unplug, unlock, discolor, rewind, unpack, twenty-three, persuade. 

Since Easter break begins on Friday, the spelling test and weekly reading test will be tomorrow.

Math: Lesson 9.6 Lengths in Meters. First, complete pages 453 and 454. Then, complete On Your Own page 455. In place of school furniture/items, you could use any other household items. The math timed test will be tomorrow.

Optional: P215 and P216.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...we will still have weekly timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.mathaids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Holy Week. Complete the Lenten/Holy Week Quiz. I will send you an attachment of the quiz I created.

Social Studies: Optional: Theme 5: After reading pages 172 and 173, regarding bar graphs, create a bar graph of your choice on any topic.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: page 403

-Math: page 455

-Religion: Lenten/Holy Week Quiz

Holy Thursday, April 9th: Wishing all of you a very Blessed and Happy Easter! Enjoy your time off from remote learning! 🙂

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the "Week 2 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

Written Response to this week's story, Carl the Complainer. Please write on the paper that we would normally use for story responses...I will send everyone a new copy. At the beginning of the story, Carl is known as "Carl the Complainer." What happened throughout the story that made Carl develop a more positive attitude? Provide details. What new nickname would you give to Carl and why? You must fill the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. If you need additional paper, you may either make copies if you have a copier at home or let me know and I can send you another sheet.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: unsafe, disagree, preheat, preschool, rerun, regroup, disappear, unplug, unlock, discolor, rewind, unpack, twenty-three, persuade. 

Math: Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.mathaids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Holy Week. Since we are not able to physically walk on our yearly Pilgrimage together in person, we can still participate in an "Online Pilgrimage!" Click on the following links.

Pray the Stations of the the Cross with these two videos. The second one is from our favorite EWTN kids video series. We love watching these in class together on so many different religious topics, so your child will be absolutely thrilled to see this new one!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY2hcqxh7IA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQR30np5us

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSVvBQtSqFM

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Good Friday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test and written response to this week's story. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math: Timed Test

Monday, April 20th: Welcome Back to Remote Learning!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 3 Question: How can we be responsible animal owners? Read and discuss the story: Bad Dog, Dodger! found on pages 264-277 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: sign, wrong, climb, wren, lamb, knob, comb, gnat, wrap, write, knee, knock, twenty-four, obedient

Math: Lesson 9.7 Measure and Compare Lengths. First, complete pages 457 and 458. Then, complete On Your Own page 459...For H.O.T. (#5) use another object if you don't have a desk at home.

Optional: P217 and 218.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: April VIP: Forgiveness: St. Patrick. Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss page 36 of the VIP booklet.

Optional: With adult assistance, perform a google search of St. Patrick. Write down three new facts that you learned from your online search.

Social Studies: The next section focuses on family traditions and holidays. Write a one page response to the following questions: How did you celebrate Easter this year? Did you participate in any special family traditions? If you were not able to this year, what are some traditions that you normally would have done? Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more. Please let me know if you need me to resend the paper to you.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 459

-Social Studies: Easter response

Tuesday, April 21st

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 3 Question: How can we be responsible animal owners? Create a sentence for each of your spelling words. Use the actual spelling word...don't change it by adding endings. Be creative! Use adjectives to make your writing more descriptive and interesting. For example, instead of writing: "I comb my hair" a better alternative would be: "Every morning, I love to comb my long, red wavy hair." Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: sign, wrong, climb, wren, lamb, knob, comb, gnat, wrap, write, knee, knock, twenty-four, obedient

Math: Chapter 9 Review/Test Prep. Complete pages 461-464.

Optional: Extra Practice workbook page.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Write your own Earth Day prayer, at least one page long. You could thank God for everything found in nature or ask for His help to preserve our natural resources or a combination of both forms of prayer. Be creative! Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more. Please let me know if you need me to resend the paper to you.

Science: In preparation for Earth Day (tomorrow) which also accompanies our next lesson, plant a flower or some seeds and watch them grow. Remember it needs good soil, air, and plenty of light and water in order to survive. Take a picture of your project today. Continue to take photos as you notice your flower or plant growing and changing.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling word sentences

-Science: Earth Day prayer

Wednesday, April 22nd Happy Earth Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 3 Question: How can we be responsible animal owners? Complete workbook pages 409, 410, 411, and 413.

Optional: Look at the "Journal Entry" found on page 412. Use it as a guide for writing your own morning journal entry.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: sign, wrong, climb, wren, lamb, knob, comb, gnat, wrap, write, knee, knock, twenty-four, obedient

Math: Chapter 9 Test, please click on the following link to complete the test online:  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: In honor of this past Sunday's Divine Mercy Feast Day, pray the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSVvBQtSqFM

Science: Select one of the following videos to watch and write down three facts you learned. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Video #1 Kids Learning Tube: Happy Earth Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lugsq7RI9bw

Video #2 SciShow Kids: Happy Earth Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PePymheJcbc  (A little lengthy, but very informative and worth watching!) If you wish, you could make one or all of the bird feeders mentioned in this video for family fun!

Optional: Earth Day Kahoot Game. The Student Council Environmental Committee Co-Commissioners created this game. Earth Day fun for the whole family! Here's the link: https://kahoot.it/challenge/09336188?challenge-id=b8ec4fd1-6cd7-4530-8cfd-17036010d573_1586380481027

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: page 411

-Science: Three things you learned from one of the videos

-Math: I will review the test results online

Thursday, April 23rd

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 3 Question: How can we be responsible animal owners? Complete workbook pages 414, 415, 418, 419, and 420.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: sign, wrong, climb, wren, lamb, knob, comb, gnat, wrap, write, knee, knock, twenty-four, obedient

Math: Lesson 10.1 Collect Data. First, complete pages 469 and 470. Then, complete On Your Own page 471. Please modify the charts accordingly. For page 469, if you don't have cubes, feel free to use crayons or anything else you see fitting. On the other pages instead of 10 classmates, you could ask 5 family members instead. Whatever works best for you!

Optional: P223 and P224.

Optional: You can still have your child practice daily, if you wish...Friday will be the timed test. You can find the 100 problem addition math pages on the following free website that you can print out.  Click on addition, #1-10, and 100 problems. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: As a family, pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Social Studies: Read pages 176 and 177 in the textbook, regarding state and national holidays. Then, create a new holiday to celebrate. Write a one page response. You must include the following: the name of the holiday, date it would be celebrated, the event or person it celebrates, and how people could celebrate it. Also include a colored drawing. Be creative! Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: page 420

-Math: page 471

-Social Studies: Holiday written response and colored drawing

Friday, April 24th

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the "Week 3 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

Written Response to this week's story: Using what you have learned from the story, "Bad Dog, Dodger!" and from prior knowledge or experience, how can people be responsible animal owners? Cite examples from the text, along with any other information you may know. Write a one page response. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: sign, wrong, climb, wren, lamb, knob, comb, gnat, wrap, write, knee, knock, twenty-four, obedient

-Math: Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper. Next week, both 2nd grade classes will begin subtraction timed tests.

Optional: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: Data.

-Religion: Pray at least one decade of the Rosary with your family: The Sorrowful Mysteries.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test and written response to this week's story. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math: Timed Test

Monday, April 27th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 4 Question: How can we be responsible friends and neighbors? Read and discuss the story: "Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores" found on pages 296-313 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: phone, backtrack, ticket, graph, photo, cough, clang, rough, tough, duckling, laugh, enough, twenty-five, ferocious

Math: Lesson 10.2 Read Picture Graphs. First, complete pages 473 and 474. Then, complete On Your Own page 475.

Optional: P225 and P226.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: April VIP: Forgiveness: St. Patrick. Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss page 37 of the VIP booklet.

Social Studies: Read and discuss pages 178 and 179: Using a Library. On a blank piece of paper, answer the questions found on pages 178 and 179. You must use complete sentences, to receive full credit. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 475

-Social Studies: Questions

Tuesday, April 28th

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 4 Question: How can we be responsible friends and neighbors? Refer to pages 316 and 317 in the textbook. Use the information as a guide to writing your own Animal Fantasy Adventure story. Read the student model, "Vera and Vic" and use it as an example of a story starter. Include at least five different pronouns listed on page 317. Use the Writer's Checklist as a guide. Write a one page story. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more. Include a colored drawing as well.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: phone, backtrack, ticket, graph, photo, cough, clang, rough, tough, duckling, laugh, enough, twenty-five, ferocious

Math: Lesson 10.3 Make Picture Graphs. First, complete pages 477 and 478. Then, complete On Your Own page 479 and the Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on page 480.

Optional: P227 and P228.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: 

Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 18: Unit 4 At-Home Edition.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 18: pages 10-12. Read and discuss pages 10-12. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as tomorrow you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Science: Read and discuss pages 216 and 217 in the textbook.

Optional: Uncovering Fossils pages 218 and 219.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: Animal Fantasy Adventure Story/Colored Drawing

-Math: page 479 and 480

Wednesday, April 29th

ABC Countdown Begins! I will email you the information. It is completely optional, but a fun way to end the school year!

Letter of the Day: A: Art Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 4 Question: How can we be responsible friends and neighbors? Complete workbook pages 421-423, 425, and 426.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: phone, backtrack, ticket, graph, photo, cough, clang, rough, tough, duckling, laugh, enough, twenty-five, ferocious

Math: Lesson 10.4 Read Bar Graphs. First, complete pages 481 and 482. Then, complete On Your Own page 483.

Optional: P229 and P230.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 18: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Jesus Invites Us. Read and discuss the Chapter 18 Study Guide and then play the Chapter 18 Interactive Review game. After playing the review game, enter my email address, so I can see the results.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Social Studies: Read and discuss pages 180-183 in the textbook, regarding Heroes. Tomorrow there will be a writing assignment on heroes. Beginning brainstorming today, as you will need to select three heroes, one from each category...one historical figure, someone famous you admire today, and a family member. More details will be given tomorrow!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: page 423. You must use complete sentences to receive full credit.

-Math: page 483

-Religion: Chapter 18 Interactive Review Game. Please enter my email after completion, so I can see the results.

Thursday, April 30th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: B: Bubbles Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 4 Question: How can we be responsible friends and neighbors? Complete workbook pages 427 and 430-432.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: phone, backtrack, ticket, graph, photo, cough, clang, rough, tough, duckling, laugh, enough, twenty-five, ferocious

Math: Lesson 10.5 Make Bar Graphs. First, complete pages 485 and 486. Then, complete On Your Own page 487.

Optional: P231 and P232.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Listen to/sing along with the following Communion songs with your family. During each video, reflect on the lyrics and message. Have a discussion with your family. All of the songs are breathtaking-both visually and vocally. Two years ago, the 2nd graders sang, "How Beautiful" during the May Crowning. Click on the following links:

One Bread One Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9T8UmN6VY

Song of the Body of Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI_Oz_PpejU

How Beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T281lL_6e44

Social Studies: Think about people you would consider to be a hero. Select three heroes, one from each category: a historical figure, someone famous you admire today, and a family member. For each hero, write down: their name and why you consider that person to be a hero. You may use any paper you wish. There is not a length requirement for this assignment, but that you fully answer each part, using plenty of details. You must you complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Include a colored drawing of each hero.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: page 432

-Math: page 487

-Social Studies: My Three Heroes writing assignment and colored drawings.

Friday, May 1st

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: C: Chalk Day!

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the "Week 4 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

Written Response to this week's story: Compare and Contrast the three clubhouses: Mega-Mice, Cheese Puffs, and Frisky Whisker. Identify the similarities and differences-Refer back to the text and exam the pictures closely, as they provide many details. Write a one page response. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: phone, backtrack, ticket, graph, photo, cough, clang, rough, tough, duckling, laugh, enough, twenty-five, ferocious

-Math: Subtraction Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

Optional: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: Data.

-Religion: If possible, pray the Rosary via live stream from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee at 2:00 with your family. As the Archdiocese of Milwaukee states, "We seek the intercession of Mary Mother of the Church for strength in the struggle against COVID-19..." If you are unable to participate during the live stream for any reason, that is perfectly fine. I understand that not everyone may have the necessary equipment or high speed internet. I do ask that you pray the Rosary at some point today with your family, whether it is online or offline. Our prayers will be heard and answered either way! 🙂

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test and written response to this week's story. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math:  Subtraction Timed Test

Monday, May 4th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: D: Dance Party!

I will email you a Mother's Day activity!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 5 Question: How can we be responsible when we make a mistake? Read and discuss the story: "The Signmaker's Assistant" found on pages 332-347 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: talk, August, draw, chalk, taught, fault, launch, thaw, auto, walk, caught, because, twenty-six, apologize

Math: Lesson 10.6 Problem Solving: Display Data. First, complete pages 489-491. Then, complete On Your Own page 492.

Optional: P233 and P234.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: May VIP: Responsibility: St. Peter. Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss page 40 of the VIP booklet.

Optional: Read and discuss pages 38 and 39.

Science: Read and discuss pages 220-221 in the textbook, regarding fossils. Then select one of the following videos to watch. Write down three facts that you learned from the video. You must you complete sentences. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Here are the two choices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FjyKmpmQzc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koota_lwU_4

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 492

-Science: Three facts you learned from one of the videos.

Tuesday, May 5th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: E: Exercise Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 5 Question: How can we be responsible when we make a mistake? Read "Sigmund's Sign" on page 331 in the textbook. Answer the question found on that page, "What sign do you think Sigmund will paint next?" Think of an original sign, one that does not already exist.

Write a one page response. You must include: name of sign, why Sigmund will create it, where it will be displayed and how people will feel when they see it? Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more. Include a colored drawing of Sigmund's new sign.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: talk, August, draw, chalk, taught, fault, launch, thaw, auto, walk, caught, because, twenty-six, apologize

Math: Chapter 10 Review/Test Prep. Complete pages 493-496.

Optional: Extra Practice worksheet page

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Watch the following First Communion video: Eucharist 101 Catholic Central. Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndxqjRrXwk

Then complete the quiz I created from the information found on this video. I will email the quiz.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: "Sigmund's Sign" written response and colored drawing

-Religion: Eucharist Quiz

Wednesday, May 6th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: F: Fort Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 5 Question: How can we be responsible when we make a mistake? Complete workbook pages 433, 434, 435, 437, and 438.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: talk, August, draw, chalk, taught, fault, launch, thaw, auto, walk, caught, because, twenty-six, apologize

Math: Chapter 10 Test, please click on the following link to complete the test online:  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 19: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. We Prepare Our Gifts.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 19: pages 13-15. Read and discuss pages 13-15. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as tomorrow you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Social Studies: Optional: Read and discuss pages 184 and 185. Create a survey on any topic to give to your family.

Science: Optional: Read pages 222 and 223 in the textbook. Watch the Trilobite videos: The Trouble with Trilobites and Rare Fossils of Ancient Trilobites. Click on the following links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aji2VnQFUCs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iXalNPd64E

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: pages 433 and 437. All words must be spelled correctly, in order to receive full credit.

Math: I will review the test results online

Thursday, May 7th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: G: Game Day!

Reading: Unit 5: Responsibility: Week 5 Question: How can we be responsible when we make a mistake? Complete workbook pages 439, 442, 443, and 444.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: talk, August, draw, chalk, taught, fault, launch, thaw, auto, walk, caught, because, twenty-six, apologize

Math: Lesson 11.1 Three-Dimensional Shapes. First, complete pages 509 and 510. Then, complete On Your Own page 511.

Optional: P239 and P240.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 19: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. We Prepare Our Gifts. Read and discuss the Chapter 19 Study Guide and then play the Chapter 19 Interactive Review game. After playing the review game, enter my email address, so I can see the results.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Social Studies: Theme 5 Review. Complete pages 188-190 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper, write down your answers. You can skip question 12, since we already completed a hero writing assignment. For questions 1-5 and 13-18, you must use complete sentences in order to receive full credit. For questions 6-11, words must be spelled correctly. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: pages 444

-Math: page 511

-Religion: Chapter 19 Interactive Review Game. Please enter my email after completion, so I can see the results.

-Social Studies: Theme 5 Review

Friday, May 8th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: H: Hat Day!

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the "Week 5 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

Written Response to this week's story: Explain the reasons why switching signs, displaying incorrect signs, and removing signs can all become dangerous situations. Provide evidence from the text. You may also include your own ideas and examples of signs as well. Write a one page response. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: talk, August, draw, chalk, taught, fault, launch, thaw, auto, walk, caught, because, twenty-six, apologize

-Math: Subtraction Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. As a reminder, if your child is unable to complete the test within the five minute period, please mark the problem where your child ended. Then you may have him or her complete the rest. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

Optional: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: Shapes.

-Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 20: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Jesus Offers Himself.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 20: pages 16-18. Read and discuss pages 16-18. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as next week you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test and written response to this week's story. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math:  Subtraction Timed Test

Monday, May 11th

As always, please be sure to check the gym, art, and music teachers' web pages for assignments. Mrs. Backus has a special gym assignment for today.

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: I: Inside Out!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 1 Question: Why are sports traditions important in our country? Read and discuss the story: "Just like Josh Gibson" found on pages 368-381 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: tried, liking, heavier, planned, lighter, trying, skipping, liked, lightest, planning, skipped, heaviest, twenty-seven, champion

Math: Lesson 11.2 Attributes of Three-Dimensional Shapes. First, complete pages 513 and 514. Then, complete On Your Own page 515.

Optional: P241 and P242.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: May VIP: Responsibility: St. Peter. Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss page 41 of the VIP booklet.

Science: Chapter 5 Review and Test Prep. Complete pages 228 and 229 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper, write down your answers. For questions 7 and 8, you must use complete sentences in order to receive full credit.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 515

-Science: Chapter 5 Review and Test Prep.

Tuesday, May 12th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: J: Joke Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 1 Question: Why are sports traditions important in our country? Read "How Baseball Began" on pages 386-389 in the textbook. Complete the quiz that I created based on this section. I will email you the quiz.

Optional: Work on Unit 5 Review worksheets in your workbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: tried, liking, heavier, planned, lighter, trying, skipping, liked, lightest, planning, skipped, heaviest, twenty-seven, champion

Math: Lesson 11.3 Two-Dimensional Shapes. First, complete pages 517 and 518. Then, complete On Your Own page 519.

Optional: P243 and P244.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 20: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Jesus Offers Himself. Read and discuss the Chapter 20 Study Guide and then play the Chapter 20 Interactive Review game. After playing the review game, enter my email address, so I can see the results.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Social Studies: Theme 6: Lesson 1: Rules and Laws. Read and discuss pages 194 and 195 in the textbook.

Science: Optional: Complete the activity on pages 234 and 235, entitled "Ways We Use Water."

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: "How Baseball Began" Quiz

-Math: page 519

-Religion: Chapter 20 Interactive Review Game. Please enter my email after completion, so I can see the results.

Wednesday, May 13th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: K: Kindness Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 1 Question: Why are sports traditions important in our country? Complete workbook pages 481, 482, 483, 485, and 486.

Optional: Work on Unit 5 Review worksheets in your workbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: tried, liking, heavier, planned, lighter, trying, skipping, liked, lightest, planning, skipped, heaviest, twenty-seven, champion

Math: Lesson 11.4 Angles in Two-Dimensional Shapes. First, complete pages 521 and 522. Then, complete On Your Own page 523.

Optional: P245 and P246.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 21: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. We Receive the Bread of Life.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 21: pages 19-21. Read and discuss pages 19-21. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as next week you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Science: Read and discuss pages 236 and 237.

Optional: Draw a picture of your favorite way of using water.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: pages 483 and 486

-Math: page 523

Thursday, May 14th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: L: Lunch Outside Day! If raining, select a drier day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 1 Question: Why are sports traditions important in our country? Complete workbook pages 487, 490, 491, and 492.

Optional: Work on Unit 5 Review worksheets in your workbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: tried, liking, heavier, planned, lighter, trying, skipping, liked, lightest, planning, skipped, heaviest, twenty-seven, champion

Math: Lesson 11.5 Sort Two-Dimensional Shapes. First, complete pages 525 and 526. Then, complete On Your Own page 527.

Optional: P247 and P248.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 21: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. We Receive the Bread of Life. Read and discuss the Chapter 21 Study Guide and then play the Chapter 21 Interactive Review game. After playing the review game, enter my email address, so I can see the results.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Social Studies: Look over pages 196 and 197 in the textbook, entitled Local and State Government. Then complete one of the following short Extension Activities from our textbook.

Choice #1: For the following problems a community may experience, think of a possible solution or law that could help to improve the situation. Write a one sentence response for each problem. (P stands for Problem!)

P: Too many dogs are running loose.

P: People throw away cans that could be recycled.

P: People get hurt because they do not wear seat belts.

Choice #2: Think about all of our school rules or rules you have at home. Select one rule. Write a sentence stating what the rule is and the reason for having the rule. Include a colored drawing to accompany your rule.

As always, for both choices Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: pages 487 and 491

-Math: page 527

-Religion: Chapter 21 Interactive Review Game. Please enter my email after completion, so I can see the results.

-Social Studies: Choice #1 or Choice #2 activity

Friday, May 15th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: M: Mustache Day!

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the Unit 6 "Week 1 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

Written Response to this week's story: What does it mean that Grandmama played baseball just like Josh Gibson? How was baseball different for girls in the 1940's? Include evidence from the text. Write a one page response. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! You must use the writing paper that I sent you as a bare minimum amount, filling the entire sheet, using the entire line in each row. Feel free to use additional sheets or different paper to write more.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting!

Spelling Words: tried, liking, heavier, planned, lighter, trying, skipping, liked, lightest, planning, skipped, heaviest, twenty-seven, champion

-Math: Subtraction Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. As a reminder, if your child is unable to complete the test within the five minute period, please mark the problem where your child ended. Then you may have him or her complete the rest. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

Optional: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: Shapes.

-Religion: Log on to the Christ Our Life website. Chapter 22: Unit 4 At-Home Edition. We Share God's Love with Others.

Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Scroll down to Unit 4 and click on Unit 4 At-Home Edition. Then scroll down to Chapter 22: pages 22-24. Read and discuss pages 22-24. Please skip any sections/activities where you don't have the materials. Please don't explore any other activities, as next week you will be reading and discussing the Study Guide and Interactive Chapter Review. Also, please don't play any of the other review games for Unit 4 at this time, as we will be exploring them at a later date.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test and written response to this week's story. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math:  Subtraction Timed Test

Monday, May 18th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: N :Nature Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 2 Question: What traditions and celebrations involve our country's flag? Read and discuss the story: "Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag" found on pages 400-417 in the textbook.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: Abbreviations: Mr. St. Feb. Dr. Rd. Nov. Dec. Oct. Ms. Aug. Jan. Mrs. twenty-eight, patriotic

Math: Only complete the Mid-Chapter Checkpoint on page 532. We are skipping Lesson 6.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: May VIP: Responsibility: St. Peter. Go back on the Nashville Dominican website: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf  Read and discuss pages 42 and 43 of the VIP booklet.

Social Studies: Read and discuss pages 198 and 199 in the textbook. On a blank sheet of paper, answer the bullet point questions on page 198 and the numbered questions on page 199. You must answer in complete sentences in order to receive full credit. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading!

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning:

-Math: page 532

-Social Studies: Questions on pages 198 and 199

Tuesday, May 19th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: O : Orange Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 2 Question: What traditions and celebrations involve our country's flag?

Spelling Word practice: On a blank sheet of paper, make a T-Chart. On one side, write the abbreviation and on the other side, the matching complete word. All words and abbreviations must be spelled correctly, using the proper capitalization and punctuation. Then use each abbreviation spelling word in a sentence. All abbreviations must be correctly spelled with a capital letter and period.

Spelling Words: Abbreviations: Mr. St. Feb. Dr. Rd. Nov. Dec. Oct. Ms. Aug. Jan. Mrs. twenty-eight, patriotic

Math: Lesson 11.7 Equal Parts. First, complete pages 533 and 534. Then, complete On Your Own page 535.

Optional: P251 and P252.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Click on the following link: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-2

Explore the following Unit 4 Review/Review Games:

-Key Term Unit 4 Review

-Stump the Shepherd

-Seek the Word- Word Search

-Jesus' Jigsaw- Jigsaw Puzzle

Science: Read and discuss pages 240 and 241 in the textbook, entitled "Plants and Animals."

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning:

-Reading: T-Chart and Spelling Abbreviation Sentences

-Math: page 535

Wednesday, May 20th

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: P : Pajamas Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 2 Question: What traditions and celebrations involve our country's flag? Complete workbook pages 493, 494, 495, 497, and 498.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: Abbreviations: Mr. St. Feb. Dr. Rd. Nov. Dec. Oct. Ms. Aug. Jan. Mrs. twenty-eight, patriotic

Math: Lesson 11.8 Show Equal Parts of a Whole. First, complete pages 537 and 538. Then, complete On Your Own page 539.

Optional: P253 and P254.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Pray the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSVvBQtSqFM

Pray at least one decade of the Rosary with your family: The Glorious Mysteries.

Social Studies: Theme 6 Lesson 2: Read and discuss pages 200 and 201 in the textbook, "Our Nation's Government."

Science: Optional: Complete the Make Connections writing assignment on page 243 in the textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Thursday) morning:

-Reading: page 495

-Math: page 539

Thursday, May 21st

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: Q : Q-Tips Day!

Reading: Unit 6: Are traditions and celebrations important in our lives?: Week 2 Question: What traditions and celebrations involve our country's flag? Complete workbook pages 499, 501, 502, 503, and 504.

On a blank sheet of paper have students write this week's spelling words.

Spelling Words: Abbreviations: Mr. St. Feb. Dr. Rd. Nov. Dec. Oct. Ms. Aug. Jan. Mrs. twenty-eight, patriotic

Math: Lesson 11.9 Describe Equal Parts. First, complete pages 541 and 542. Then, complete On Your Own page 543.

Optional: P255, P256, Chapter 11 Review, and Extra Practice page. If your child needs extra practice, please complete optional work, as the Chapter 11 Test will be tomorrow.

Optional: Subtraction Timed Test Practice. You can find the 100 problem subtraction math pages on the following free website that you can print out. Click on subtraction, #1-10, and 100 problems. Although this is listed as an optional assignment, I highly recommend that you have your child practice as often as needed, in order to be successful...Friday will be the timed test. Here's the link: https://www.math-aids.com/Mixed_Problems/Mixed_Problems_Drills.html

Religion: Ascension Thursday- not a Holy Day of Obligation this year- celebrated on Sunday. Watch the following video about Ascension Thursday. Then write a response to the following question: What were the three things that the children from the video learned about Ascension Thursday? Write down as many details and examples from the video as you can. Remember Capitalization, Punctuation, Legible Handwriting and Proofreading! Click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Z9rOyEDv8

Science: Optional: Complete the project, "What Happens to Pollution" on pages 246 and 247 in the textbook.

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Friday) morning:

-Reading: pages 501 and 504

-Math: page 543

-Religion: Written response from Ascension Thursday video

Friday, May 22nd: Last Day of Graded Instruction! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

ABC Countdown!

Letter of the Day: R: Read Day! Next week Tuesday-Friday, we will double up the rest of the letters each day.

Reading: Log on to Pearson Realize and take the Unit 6 "Week 2 Test Online." Have students take their time and try their best!

No written response today...Chapter 11 math test instead.

Spelling Test: On a blank sheet of paper have students write their spelling words...read the word, use it in a sentence, and then repeat the word. Don't forget, Legible Handwriting! The abbreviations must begin with a capital letter and have a period at the end.

Spelling Words: Abbreviations: Mr. St. Feb. Dr. Rd. Nov. Dec. Oct. Ms. Aug. Jan. Mrs. twenty-eight, patriotic

-Math: Chapter 11 Test, please click on the following link to complete the test online:  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

Subtraction Timed Test. Set the timer for 5 minutes. As a reminder, if your child is unable to complete the test within the five minute period, please mark the problem where your child ended. Then you may have him or her complete the rest. Don't forget Legible Numbers! Select one to print from the website listed below. If you don't have a printer, send me a picture of the blank timed test from your computer screen and then write the answers on another sheet of paper.

Optional: Log on to IXL for 45 minutes. Continue working where you left off. As always, you may work on previously taught skills, as well as our current topic: Shapes.

-Religion: Yearly Safeguarding...watch and discuss the following short videos with your child regarding appropriate and inappropriate touch. Click on the following links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrTro1dlknk&t=77s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNTUMNKSNwk

Optional videos to watch regarding Memorial Day. Click on the following links:

https://youtu.be/SGdg6cf2TpE

https://youtu.be/U8_G8YyzHHc

Graded Assignments: Please remember to only send back the assignments I've indicated here in this section. Everything else is practice and may be kept at home.

Please send me a copy of the following completed assignments by 8:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning:

-Reading: Spelling Test. I will review the weekly test results online as well.

-Math:  Subtraction Timed Test. I will review the math test results online as well.

Please remember to check the specialists' web pages for assignments and submit accordingly (Art, Music, Gym!)

Under Resources, you'll find some helpful links. Let me know if you need your child's username or password for any of them.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any further assistance! Thank you!

Tuesday, May 26th

ABC Countdown!

Letters of the Day: S/T: Sunglasses Day/Toy Day!

ASCS Field Day!!!

Please click on the following link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRX5DOhYnHNKpY2BFOcr4cAi6_yzvwE791Gq2d6g8aU_-A35CdIdPAEcLPEH5ouUrCNJHFBwqJa8Rut/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Backus.

Please send any pictures to Mrs. Backus and Ms. Neu.

Have fun!!!

Wednesday, May 27th

ABC Countdown!

Letters of the Day: U/V: Unique Day/Veggie Day!

I will email you an attachment for today's fun activity, "Who Remembers?"

Thursday, May 28th

ABC Countdown!

Letters of the Day: W/X: Water Day/X and O Day!

I will email you an attachment for today's fun Father's Day activity.

Friday, May 29th

ABC Countdown!

Letters of the Day: Y/Z: Yellow Day/Zoom Off to Summer Day!

As stated in the newsletter: Please join us virtually to celebrate the End of 2019-2020 School Year Mass with May Crowning. It will be streamed live from Holy Rosary Church this Friday, May 29th at 9:00 AM

Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkkcPr35sak

 

 

 

 

https://www.pearsonrealize.com/index.html#/

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do

https://www.ixl.com/

https://www.nashvilledominican.org/wp-content/uploads/CHARITY-Gr.-1-2-Workbook.pdf