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Mrs. McKermitt's Second Grade/Room 31

Welcome to Room 31!  Second grade is such an exciting grade to teach.  The chidren are anxious to make their First Holy Communion and they are becoming much more independent.  I look forward to a new year with new friends and can't wait to get back into a classroom routine.

 

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Spelling Words and Communion Veils

Just a reminder, the Backpack Page is coming home today to begin studying for next week's spelling test.  It is another week of challenging words. 
 
The following is a message from Mrs. Petrash.
 
Dear Second Grade Parents,
 
Cristina Heidersbach is a local Park Ridge mom and the owner of Cristina’s Veil Boutique, where she creates handmade veils and accessories for First Communion and weddings.
 
Here is the Link to Her flyer.
 
Thanks & Blessings,
Mary Petrash

Wednesday's Homework and Reminders 2-4-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 13 and study for tomorrow’s test. Backpack Page 14 will be going home tomorrow to start studying for next Thursday’s test 2/12.  On Friday, 2/13, we have a school-wide activity in the morning, our Valentine’s Party, and it’s an 11:30 dismissal. 


Math - Flashcards and pages 89+90.


*Please return your Religion book if needed.


*Tomorrow - 2:00 Dismissal.


*Friday - No school for students


*Have a great day!

Tuesday's Homework and Reminders 2-3-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 12 and continue studying for Thursday’s test.


Math - Flashcards and pages 87+88.


Religion - Chapter 8 test tomorrow. Take the pretest.


*Tomorrow - A Sign up Genius email will be sent out after school for the Optional Conferences, 2/13. 


*Thursday - 2:00 dismissal, Spelling test, and book orders due.


*Friday, February 13th - 11:30 Dismissal. Wear Valentine colors.  We will be having our class Valentine’s Party. If you would like to bring in any Valentines, there are 20 students in the class and please don’t address them. You can put your name on them if you’d like. Thank you to our Room Moms for organizing the fun day!


*Have a wonderful day!

Monday's Homework and Reminders 2-2-26

Reading - Reread Backpack Page 11 aloud a few times. Continue to study the words for Thursday’s test.


Math - Flashcards and pages 85+86.


Religion - Study for Wednesday’s Chapter 8 test. You will be asked to write two ways you can show you are sorry for sin. Take the pretest and please bring your book back on Wednesday.


*February book orders are coming home and are due by Thursday if you’d like to order.


*Thursday - 2:00 dismissal, Spelling test, and February book orders are due.


*Friday - No school for students


*Have a great day!



Two Tests Next Week

*Backpack Page 10 will be going home today to start studying for the Spelling test next Thursday, 2/5.  There is no school for students on Friday, 2/6. These words are a bit tricky, so starting early with extra practice will really help! 

 

*The Religion book went home to start studying for the Chapter 8 test on Wednesday, 2/4.  You will be asked to write two ways you can show you are sorry for sin. Study the highlighted parts, Chapter Review, and take the pretest.

Thursday's Homework and Reminders 1-29-26

Thursday Reminders

 

*There is no homework for students except to be prepared for the Spelling test tomorrow.

 

*Backpack Page 10 will be going home tomorrow to start studying for the Spelling test next Thursday, 2/5.  There is no school for students on Friday, 2/6. 

 

*The Religion book will be coming home to start studying for the Chapter 8 test on Wednesday, 2/4.  You will be asked to write two ways you can show you are sorry for sin. Study the highlighted parts, Chapter Review, and take the pretest.

 

*Please Bring in NEW Socks or Underwear to school during the Catholic Schools Week now through Friday, January 30th.

  • All items will be donated to Cornerstone Community Outreach!
  • Please drop off your donation to the box inside Door #1! Or send to school with your child/ren!

 

Tomorrow- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later);  Spirit Wear or school colors.



Wednesday's Homework and Reminders 1-28-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 9 and continue to study for Friday’s test

 

Math - Flashcards

 

Religion - A blue sheet with the Act of Contrition and what to say to the priest is coming home today to start practicing for Reconciliation, March 3rd. Please keep this sheet in a safe place!

 

*Please Bring in NEW Socks or Underwear to school during the Catholic Schools Week through Friday, January 30th

  • All items will be donated to Cornerstone Community Outreach!
  • Please drop off your donation to the box inside Door #1! Or send to school with your child/ren!

 

*Have a wonderful day!

 

Tomorrow,  1/29 - Out of uniform and crazy hat/sock day; No Homework Day!

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later);  Spirit Wear or school colors.




Tuesday's Homework and Reminders 1-27-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 8

 

Math - Flashcards and pages 83+84 (on the back, just complete numbers #8 and #10)

 

*Have a great day!

 

Tomorrow - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo

Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform and crazy hat/sock day; No Homework Day!

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later);  Spirit Wear or school colors.



Monday's Homework and Reminders 1-26-26

Reading - Reread Backpack Page 7 aloud a few times. Backpack Page 6 with the Spelling words went home on Friday. 

 

Math - Flashcards and pages 81+82.

 

*Your child is bringing home a letter thanking you for all of your sacrifices sending them to Saint Juliana School!

 

Tomorrow - Wear Disney or sports themed clothing; All School Assembly, Dr. Cool and Pride.

 

*Have a great day and stay warm!

 

Wednesday, 1/28 - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo

Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform and crazy hat/sock day; No Homework Day!

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later);  Spirit Wear or school colors.

*IMPORTANT - Thursday’s Homework (1-22-26) and Friday’s E-learning Assignments (1-23-26)

Thursday's Homework

Spelling - Backpack Pages 4 and 5 (Snack Attack) and study for tomorrow’s test, which will now be on Monday, January 26. Backpack Page 6 is also coming home to start studying for next Friday’s test (1/30).

 

Math - Flashcards and pages 79+80.

 

*If you are planning on going to the Pickwick movie, hand in your form/money Monday. If you are not attending, please email me.

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Friday's E-Learning Work

 

Spelling - Pick 6 of the following 12 words and use them in a sentence (5 or more words). They are listed below.  Please return this on Monday.

 

Spelling

Cliff

Baffled

Press

Saddle

Ruffle

Miss

Dull

Cuddle

Hassle

Huddle

Tussle

 

Math - Complete the activity (write your name at the top) with the attached paperclip.  Please return this on Monday.

 

 

Science Spin - Read and complete the Science Spin.

 

Religion - Complete the crossword puzzle worksheet.  Please return this on Monday.

*Have a great day and stay warm!

 

Catholic Schools Week:

 

Sunday, 1/25 - 9:30 Mass, 10:30-12:00 Open House. Come to school in your full uniform and receive an Out of Uniform Pass.

 

Monday, 1/26 - Pajama Day (No slippers or Onesie PJs) 

 

Tuesday, 1/27 - Wear Disney or sports themed clothing; All School Assembly, Dr. Cool and Pride.

 

Wednesday, 1/28 - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo

 

Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform crazy hat and sock day; No Homework Day!

 

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later); wear Spirit Wear or school colors

 

Thursday's Homework and Reminders 1-22-26

Spelling - Backpack Pages 4 and 5 (Snack Attack) and study for tomorrow’s test.

 

Math - Flashcards and pages 79+80.

 

*If you are planning on going to the Pickwick movie, hand in your form/money tomorrow. If you are not attending, please email me.

 

*Have a great day and stay warm!

 

Catholic Schools Week:

 

Sunday, 1/25 - 9:30 Mass, 10:30-12:00 Open House. Come to school in your full uniform and receive an Out of Uniform Pass.

 

Monday, 1/26 - Pajama Day (No slippers or Onesie PJs) 

 

Tuesday, 1/27 - Wear Disney or sports themed clothing; All School Assembly, Dr. Cool and Pride.

 

Wednesday, 1/28 - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo

 

Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform crazy hat and sock day; No Homework Day!

 

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later); wear Spirit Wear or school colors

Wednesday's Homework and Reminders 1-21-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 3 and continue to study for Friday’s test.

 

*Bring back your Religion book if you forgot to.

 

Math - Flashcards

 

*Reminder about Timed-Tests*

*If you received an 84% or below, please sign and correct/complete and return the test. Keep the test if it’s higher than 85%.  The goal is to see progress with the next test. So, if you received a 71%, then the goal is to get 72% or higher.

 

*Friday - Field Trip form/$ due; Mothers’ Club Hot Lunch (McDonald’s)

 

Next Week:

 

Sunday, 1/25 - 9:30 Mass, 10:30-12:00 Open House. Come to school in your full uniform and receive an Out of Uniform Pass.

 

Monday, 1/26 - Pajama Day (No slippers or Onesie PJs) 

 

Tuesday, 1/27 - Wear Disney or sports themed clothing; All School Assembly, Dr. Cool and Pride.

 

Wednesday, 1/28 - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo

 

Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform crazy hat and sock day; No Homework Day!

 

Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later); wear Spirit Wear or school colors












Tuesday's Homework and Reminders 1-20-26

Reading - Reread Backpack Page 2 aloud a few times.


Math - Flashcards and the Home-School connection letter is coming home for the start of Topic 6.


Religion - The Chapter 7 test is tomorrow. Your child will need to write out the definitions for Mortal Sin and Venial Sin. The Green Faith words box (page 111) has the complete definitions. You will also be asked to write one way you can obey one of the Ten Commandments. Take the pretest at www.blestarewe.com


Tomorrow - We will complete the Math iReady diagnostic


*Friday - Field Trip form/$ due; Mothers’ Club Hot Lunch (McDonald’s)


Next Week:


Sunday, 1/25 - 9:30 Mass, 10:30-12:00 Open House. Come to school in your full uniform and receive an Out of Uniform Pass


Monday, 1/26 - Pajama Day (No slippers or Onesie PJs) 


Tuesday, 1/27 - Wear Disney or sports themed clothing; All School Assembly, Dr. Cool and Pride.


Wednesday, 1/28 - Red, white, and blue day with a minimum $1 donation with proceeds going to purchase items to support the troops; All School Bingo


Thursday. 1/29 - Out of uniform crazy hat and sock day; No Homework Day!


Friday, 1/30- Pickwick Field Trip (eat a hearty breakfast since lunch will be later); wear Spirit Wear or school colors

Thursday's Homework and Reminders 1-15-26

Spelling - Backpack Page 68 and study for tomorrow’s test. Since there is no school on Monday, Backpack Page 1 (starting with the 2nd half of Superkids) will be going home tomorrow to start studying for the test on Friday, 1/23.


Religion - The book went home to start study for the Chapter 7 test on Wednesday, 1/21. Your child will need to write out the definitions for Mortal Sin and Venial Sin. The Green Faith words box has the complete definitions. You will also be asked to write one way you can obey one of the Ten Commandments. Take the pretest at www.blestarewe.com



Math - Flashcards and study for tomorrow’s test. 


*The Timed-Test is coming home.  The following will be the routine when timed-tests come home: if you received an 84% or below, please sign and correct/complete and return the test. Keep the test if it’s higher than 85%.  The goal is to see progress with the next test. So, if you received a 71%, then the goal is to get 72% or higher.

 

Here are two more links to websites that give you different worksheets to practice with. They look very similar to the ones we take in class.  I like this site because you can print out different versions of a worksheet.  If you are noticing that your child struggles with certain numbers, you can choose one of those worksheets to target those areas.  (ex. maybe your child is struggling with the 9's There are worksheets that only have math problems with the number 9.  9+1= ___, 3+9=___, 9+6= ___, etc.)  When you put your cursor on the worksheet, a black highlighted "Select a Worksheet" will pop up at the bottom.  That will mix up those same math problems on that page.  Scroll further down and there is a "Mixed" worksheet to focus on all numbers.  

 

Addition Drill Sheets

 

Subtraction Drill Sheets

 



*If you didn’t email me that you weren’t going to yesterday’s meeting and/or did not receive the paperwork and the project supplies, please let me know and I will send them home with your child.


If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Petrash at [email protected]


Next Week


Monday, 1/19 - No School

Tuesday, 1/20 - iReady Math diagnostic

Wednesday, 1/21 - iReady Math diagnostic

Friday. 1/23 - Permission Form and money due for Field Trip, Mass, and Mothers’ Club Hot Lunch (McDonald’s)

Wednesday's Homework and Reminders 1-14-26

Since the Reconciliation and Communion Meeting is tonight, the only homework is to continue to study for the Spelling and Math test on Friday. You can also begin to study chapter 7 in Religion. The test will be on Wednesday, January 21st. The book has been sent home.

 

*The Field Trip Permission form is coming home to see the movie, David, during Catholic Schools Week on 1/30. Money and form are due no later than Friday, 1/23.