Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Hello everyone, I promised the kids I would publish a video of their reader's theater performance for you  to view at home.  We messed up a few times (including myself) but we all just laughed at ourselves.  Here is scene 1:

 Here is scene 2:

 

Here is scene 3:

Jeremiah

Hello parents,

I was wondering if anyone would like to take care of our class pet, Jeremiah, the tree frog, over the Christmas break.  He has to be fed a live cricket daily or every other day.  His water needs to be changed daily.  That is about all you have to do.  Most of the kids are capable of taking care of him on their own.  A few of the kids already know how to take care of him and do it regularly in class.  If more than one kid has permission, I will draw a name.  Let me know by leaving a comment on this blog or email me at aelliot@holyspirit-indy.org.  I will check in the morning and then decide at the time.

It is the last week of school and we are busy! The Christmas program is this Wednesday and it coming along beautifully.  Reading logs and spelling activities will still be due this Friday.  And there will be daily math homework as usual. 
2nd grade parents- if you have trouble with tonight's homework, here are some clues.

With 2 tiles, you can only make one rectangle (1x2)
With 3 tiles, you can only make one rectangle (1x3)
With 4 tiles, you can make two rectangles (1x4 or 2x2)

and so on...
If you read the directions, it explains that part of it is mandatory and part is extra for those of you who need a challenge.
Hope that helps!
-Mrs. Elliot

Our class donated enough money to buy the "Little Mommy Walks and Giggles Doll" for St Elizabeth's Home.  I was very inspired by their generosity in giving of their own money!  I know the doll will make some deserving child very happy, and we should feel good about that.

Next Week's Spelling Words
2- good, new, write, our, me
3- paper, hard, near, sentence, better
Challenge- Bethlehem, snowflake, ornament, angels, shepherds

Have a great weekend!

Hello parents,

We have been busy rehearsing for this year's Christmas program, as well as winding down our units for the semester in class.

There is math homework tonight.  I would recommend spending about 20 minutes per night on Aleks in addition to other homework.  The great thing about Aleks is that they work at their own individual level and pace.

Thanks, 
Mrs. Elliot

Sorry- the internet was down yesterday afternoon.

There is math homework tonight.  We are in our unit about geometry and measurement, but there will still be some review over addition and subtraction to keep it fresh.

There is an informational sheet being sent home about the Aleks program.  Some of you already know all about it, but if not, it will walk you through it.

We are still collecting money for St. Elizabeth's home through Friday.  I encouraged each child to try to earn about 4 dollars so will have enough for the "Little Mommy Laugh and Giggles Doll". 

Thanks,
Mrs. Elliot

Spelling Words December 6th-10th

2nd- get, through, back, much, go

3rd- soon, story, since, white, ever

Challenge- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Hello parents,

Remember that reading logs and spelling activities are due tomorrow.  There is a spelling test tomorrow.  2nd graders have a Religion test over Ch. 9.  They should have their chapter reviews with them.  There is math homework again tonight.  Also, for Social Studies, I told them to find out who the mayor is.  Anyone who knows tomorrow morning can get a prize :)

Thanks,
Mrs. Elliot

Scholastic Book Orders

Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GQ2BW

Above is the information for scholastic online ordering. Book fair is going on currently as well, so there are plenty of opportunities to get books/games as Christmas gifts.  Remember, we get free books for the classroom every time you order online and bonus points towards books when you order through the catalog.  Also, the school gets points when you buy at the book fair! 


Have orders turned in or placed online by December 10th, so that you can get your books before break!


Thanks,
Mrs. Elliot

Hello,
I apologize; the internet has been down the last two afternoons.  There are reading logs and spelling activities due this Friday.  We have begun a new unit in math dealing with two and three dimensional shapes, as well as measurement.  There is math homework every night this week except Friday, as usual.

As part of the school wide service project, our class was assigned to buy a "Little mommy walk and giggles doll".  The children are encouraged to contribute money.  It is very important that they earn the money themselves so that they can learn about sacrifice.  They can do chores or give up allowance etc.  Thanks for your help with this!

-Mrs. Elliot