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Jesus Second Grade Luv-Bugs

• Welcome Mommies and Daddies !!!

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Welcome to Second Grade!

• We will have a wonderful year!!! ?
• I am so excited and blessed to once again have
  the best class ever!!! ?
• We are partners!!!
• Team LUV-BUG!!!

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The Most Special Jesus Filled Year Yet!

• To educate and guide your precious child even
  closer to God while ensuring their academic,
  social and spiritual growth.
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom
  environment where each individual feels special
  and wonderful (because they are?).
• To be in partnership with each of you as we watch
  and participate in the miracle of you childs
  wonderful and special growth.
• Communication is key

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Communication

• Please always drop me a note or call me regarding
  anything
• School phone [phone]
• School Web address
• http//www.smdpschool.net/
• My e-mail kpapineau_at_smdpschool.net
• Please sign up on the class page for updates and
  to receive our weekly newsletters?
• http//teacherweb.com/NY/StMartindePorres/MrsPapin
  eau/newsflash.aspx

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Communication

• Please send all correspondence via your childs H
  folder
• Please label all of their belongings.
• All dismissal changes, absentee notes, etc.
• All text books must be covered in a book sock or
  paper no contact paper.
• Workbooks and notebooks are to be covered in
  clear contact paper.
• Lunch tickets may be purchased in advance, but
  lunch may also be sent in when needed. Please
  send in the exact amount needed in a clearly
  marked envelope with your child's name.
• Your childs field trip forms and money should be
  sent in via their class (H) folder. Please be
  sure that all checks are made payable to St.
  Martin de Porres School or if you choose, please
  send in the exact amount of cash requested in a
  sealed envelope with your childs name on it. You
  are wonderful?

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Class Subjects

• The core curriculum and the subjects we will
  cover and MASTER during second grade are
• Religion.?
• Reading and Writing/LA/Handwriting
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer
  Technology
• ? TARGET TIME!!! ?

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Jesus

• Coming to Jesus
• Jesus Nourishes us, and strengthens Gods life
  and grace within us.
• Jesus is our model for Christian living.
• The Law of Lovein action!
• Preparing for the best days EVER!!! ?

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Religion

• Your children will prepare and receive the holy
  sacraments of Penance and Eucharist.
• Dates 1st Penance March 5th at 11am
• 1st Eucharist- April 30th at 11am
• Mrs. Fratto Religious Ed Coordinator 471-8728
• What a beautiful and blessed time in your childs
  and your familys life!!! ?

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Religion

• The Archdiocesan Guidelines and Essentials of
  Learning are the basis of all instruction.
• We will enjoy many Bible stories, learn about
  various Saints, learn prayers and grow even
  closer to God throughout this very special year!
• Prayer Services, May Crowning and preparing Mass
  too!
• Check our web page for updates, prayers and
  vocabulary. ?

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Reading

• We read everything!!! ?
• Daily reading is so important!!! We are not only
  continuing to learn to read, but also reading to
  learn!!!
• Your children should read each night and record
  what they read on the record sheet kept in their
  Book in a Bag.
• 10-15 minutes per day

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Reading/LA Materials

• Scott Foresman Reading Street, Engage NY and many
  other resources for learning with informational
  text.
• Most weekly tests will be on Thursdays.
• Varied genres Non-fiction, fiction, biographies,
  contemporary and traditional literature,
  magazines and newspapers etc.
• We read, write, listen and speak across the
  curriculumand beyond!

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Writing

• They will be writing for many varied purposes.
  They will write narratives, communications,
  descriptions, expository pieces, interpreting
  data, persuasive pieces, analytic ideas, creative
  writing and to take notes/outlines.
• We will use the process to pre-write, draft,
  edit, revise and publish their wonderful work.
• They are wonderful!?

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Spelling/Vocabulary

• Spelling tests will be on Fridays.
• All words will be written in your childs journal
  and will are listed on the class Spelling web
  page.
• 20 word lists (5 Words each week are from
  vocabulary book) Vocabulary tests will be given
  every other week. ?

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Handwriting

• We will brush up on our beautiful printing
  holding the pencil properly so we can move on to
  CURSIVE!!! ?

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Math

• We will use many hands on materials to explore,
  analyze and problem solve. We will utilize
  Engage NY as well as additional resources.
• Memorization of basic addition, subtraction and
  multiplication facts is required.
• 100 Facts in UNDER 5 Minutes! They can do it! ?
  Yahoo! (Target Timeagain!)
• Mathletics is awesome!!!
• Memorization of math vocabulary too. ?
• Check our web page often!

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Science

• The Scientific Method-
• Nutrition
• Animal and Plant Life Cycles
• Natural Cycles and Patterns
• Physical Science
• Hands on Fun and Learning! ?
• Studies Weekly

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Social Studies

• We will be focusing on varied communities and
  geography skills.
• We will enjoy learning about economics,
  resources, citizenship, civics, rules and laws.
• Gods beautiful worldand our special place in
  it! ?
• Studies Weekly

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a love filled community!
• TARGET TIME!!! ?
• INDEPENDENT WORK!!! ?
• We always try our best! Doing our best includes
• Using manners
• Listening carefully and following directions.
• Being a good friend.
• Completing work carefully.
• We use sticker charts and go shopping a lot in
  second grade! Every minute is a brand new start!?
• They are sensational second grade luv-bugs!!! ?

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Homework

• There will be approximately 20-30 minutes of
  written homework Monday through Thursday plus
  reading the text or Bookin Bag for 10-15
  minutes.
• Your child should read 15 to 20 minutes over the
  weekend too! ?
• Other various projects will be assigned.
• All homework will be written in your childs
  journal and will be posted on our class
  newsletter. ? (Again, be sure that you are signed
  up on the Newsflash page?)

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Grades

• 45 Summative Assessments
• 25 Quizzes
• 20 Class Work/Participation
• 10 Homework
• Language Art Grade 40 Composition
• 40
  Grammar
• 20
  Spelling
• New passwords for the new system are needed each
  year so please be sure to return all paperwork
  ASAP. ?
• Test folders will be sent. The only work that
  needs to be returned will have a signature line.
  (The rest is
• Report Cards come out at the end of each
  quarterParent Conferences are in Novemberplease
  sign up tonight! ?

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School Rules

• Please refer to the school handbook for all
  questions, uniform requirements etc.?
• Please return all handbook and other forms
  ASAPyoure wonderful.
• Thank you. ?

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Schedule

• Monday- Music 1110-1150
• Tuesday- Art 830-910
• Wednesday- Gym 830-910
• Computer Lab 110-150
• Thursday- Spanish 1000-1030
• Library 155-235
• Friday- 9am Mass on the First and Third Fridays

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Other Important Dates

• Picture Day- September 21st (Dress Up Clothes)
• School Pictures- September 16th ((Full Winter
  Uniform)
• Scholastic Orders are due September 25th
• Parent Conferences- November 19th and 20th
• Thanksgiving Prayer Service- Nov. 19 at 1030 am
• First Penance- March 5th ?
• First Holy Communion- April 30th ?
• May Crowning- May 6th after Mass ?
• Bronx Zoo trip- MayTBD ?
• Please check the on-line school
  calendar for additional information.

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Closing Points

• Thanks so much again for sharing your beautiful
  child with me and this school.
• I am positive it is going to be a great year.
  Communication is key
• You have given your child a fantastic
  giftstarting with your obvious love and
  commitment to them and to Jesus.
• Together team LUV-BUG can and will do it all!!!
• Questions???

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To a Great Year!May God Continue to Bless us all!