Goals
To prepare your child for third grade
To share and learn from one another
To prepare your child for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Religion
Religion is taught every day.  It is graded as a subject.  If your child is Catholic, he/she will be prepared to receive the sacrament of First Penance (usually in April) and First Holy Communion (usually in May).

Homework    
Homework will be posted daily on my teacher web page
Reading:  The reading book will come home almost every night.  Please have your child read the story many times to build fluency and gain comprehension.  There are comprehension questions to answer each week in the reading composition book. The answers need to be in complete sentences. 
Spelling:  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday choose an activity from a box.  All spelling homework needs to be done in the composition book.  The spelling folder goes home on Monday and needs to be returned on Friday with all work neat and complete.  Thursday study for the test and Friday is the test.
Please make sure to return any books that are sent home to school the next day so we can use them in class.

Birthdays
Birthday snacks should be easy to manage and clean up; cupcakes, brownies and cookies work best.  
Each child will receive a homework pass to use that day or any day of his/her choice.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated in the spring.

Specials
Day 1:  Art   Day 3:  Gym   Day 4:  Spanish/Music    Day 5: Computer  Day 6: Gym  Day:7 Computer

Typical Day
Mostly Math, Reading, English, Spelling, Writing, Social Studies and Phonics in the morning
Mostly Science, Religion, and Handwriting in the afternoon

Tests
Every Friday are the Reading and Spelling tests
English, Science and Religion are not on a set day; usually two days to study for the test
Religion-the highlighted parts in the chapter are the important information to study for the test
Science-use the study guide
English-use the review pages at the end of the unit in the hardcover book to study for the test

Grading Policy
Papers with a percentage mark are for a grade
Papers with a check, star or no mark on are not for a grade

Classroom Behavior and Participation
Second grade students are expected to listen attentively, complete work neatly and on time, work independently, follow directions, show self-control, accept correction, be courteous and respectful to others, be organized and care for their property.