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Welcome to 2nd Grade with Mrs. Applegate!
 
 
My name is Samantha Applegate and I am so excited to be joining the SJCS family! I grew up in central Indiana and graduated with my degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University in 2017. My husband and I relocated to the Chicagoland area in 2019 where I spent the first three years teaching Kindergarten. This will be my fifth year teaching and my second year teaching at St. Joseph. 
 
When I'm not teaching, you can find me spending time at the lake and watching college football. I also enjoy concerts, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. Some of my favorites include Diet Coke, Starbucks, and trips to Target. I look forward to an amazing 2022-2023 school year!
 

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Wednesday, 5/19/21, Homework

Here is tonight's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row of the May Reading Log
Please help your child remember to complete and bring their reading log back to school each day
 
2. GoMath! 10.3 homework pages - skip #4 on the back 
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Reminders:
  • i-Ready Reading diagnostic is on Thursday
  • Spelling Test is on Friday
  • Reading Test is on Friday (on the iPads)

Tuesday, 5/18/21, Homework

Here is Tuesday's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row of the May Reading Log
 
2. GoMath! 10.2 homework pages - skip #5 on the front
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Reminders:
  • i-Ready Reading diagnostic is on Thursday
    • There is nothing to prepare for this assessment
  • Spelling Test is on Friday
  • Reading Test is on Friday (on the iPads)

Monday, 5/17/21, Homework

Happy Monday! Here is tonight's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the Reading Log
 
2. GoMath! 10.1 homework pages complete all problems
 
3. Practice Spelling words -- see list below
 
Reminders:
  • i-Ready Reading diagnostic is on Thursday
    • There is nothing to prepare for this assessment
  • Spelling Test is on Friday
  • Reading Test is of Friday (on the iPads)

Spelling List 1

  1. smarter
  2. smartest
  3. taller
  4. tallest
  5. older
  6. oldest

Spelling List 2

  1. funnier
  2. funniest
  3. bigger
  4. biggest
  5. heavier
  6. heaviest

Week at a Glance 5/17/21-5/21/21

Week at a Glance

Week of May 17-21, 2021

Math: This week we will skip back to Chapter 10 in our GoMath! books as we begin to learn about data, how to collect it, and different ways to represent it. Our practice throughout the chapter will include tally charts, pictographs, bar graphs, and problem solving questions.

Science: This week’s Mystery Science lessons will focus on sources of light as we explore the question: Can you see in the dark? We will discuss and compare reading different signs and words in the dark.

Language Arts: Our grammar skill this week will continue to focus on linking verbs, (am, is, are, was, were). During Writing, students will continue writing poetry. We will learn about and practice writing concrete (or “shape”) poems this week.

Reading: We will continue to work on identifying fact and opinion statements. Our spelling list will be a shorter list that is an extension of last week’s pattern of -er and -est endings (comparative endings). Your child will bring home their circled list on Monday.

Social Studies: We will discuss challenges that producers face and learn about ways that producers solve these challenges with inventions such as different irrigation systems. 

Religion: We will continue Session 16 from our Finding God books, to learn more about the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation). Students will learn about how Peter inspired people to be baptized and spread God’s work. We will discuss and each student will reflect on how they can spread the word of the Lord to others.

 

Assessments:

  • Spelling Test → Friday

  • Reading Test → Friday (on the iPads)

 

Reminders:

  • Please try to attend mass with your child over the weekend, either in-person or virtually. 

  • Second Grade will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome to join us via LiveStream or to join us in person.

Thursday, 5/13, Homework

Here is Thursday's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the May Reading Log
 
2. Math Test is tomorrow
Students brought home their review pages today.
 
3. Spelling Test is tomorrow

Wednesday, 5/12, Homework

Here is tonight's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the Reading Log
 
2. Math - Ch. 11 Extra Practice page (front and back)
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Assessments:
  • Spelling Test is on Friday (list went home yesterday)
  • Math Chapter 11 Test is Friday
Reminders:
  • We will attend Mass in person on Thursday at 8:30am. All parents/families are welcome to join us via LiveStream or in person (be sure to register ahead of time on the parish website)

 

Tuesday, 5/11, Homework

Happy Tuesday! 

Here is tonight's homework:
 
1. Read 20 minutes; complete a row on the May Reading Log
 
2. Math homework - 11.11 Homework Pages
 
3. Spelling Test is on Friday - Please see the lists below. 
 
Reminders: 
  • Spelling test is on Friday 
  • Math test is on Friday 
Spelling List: 
  1. sooner
  2. soonest
  3. hotter
  4. hottest
  5. busier
  6. busiest
  7. happier
  8. happiest
  9. smaller
  10. smallest
  11. fatter
  12. fattest
  13. there
  14. their

Thursday, 5/6 Homework

Here is tonight's homework: 
 
1. Read 20 minutes
Complete a row on the May Reading Log
 
2. GoMath! 11.9 Homework pages
 
3. Practice Spelling words - Test tomorrow
 
Assessments:
  • Spelling Test is on Friday
  • Reading Test (on iPads) is on Friday
 
 Reminders:
  • SJCS is organizing a Mother's Day Food Pantry collection for Friday, May 7th. The items requested are:
    • baby food
    • Wipes
    • Formula
    • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)

 

Wednesday, 5/5, Homework

Here is tonight's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes
Complete a row on the May Reading Log
 
2. GoMath! 11.8 Homework pages 
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Assessments:
  • Spelling Test on Friday
  • Reading Test (on iPads) on Friday
 
Reminders:
  • SJCS is organizing a Mother's Day Food Pantry collection for Friday, May 7th. The items requested are:
    • baby food
    • Wipes
    • Formula
    • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)
  • Second Grade will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome to join us via LiveStream or sign up on the parish website and join us in person. Thank you!

Tuesday, 5/4, Homework

Here is tonight's homework:

1. Read 20 minutes
Complete a row on the May Reading Log
Please return the April Reading Log if you haven't done so
 
2. GoMath! 11.7 Homework pages 
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Tests:
  • Spelling Test is on Friday
  • Reading Test (on iPads) is on Friday
 
Reminders:
  • SJCS is organizing a Mother's Day Food Pantry collection for Friday, May 7th. The items requested are:
    • baby food
    • Wipes
    • Formula
    • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)
  • Second Grade will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome join us via LiveStream or sign up on the parish website and join us in person. Thank you!

Monday, 5/3, Homework

Happy Monday!

Here is tonight's homework:
 
1. Read 20 minutes and start May Reading Log
Please turn in the April Reading Log if you haven't yet
 
2. No Math homework - We will have homework again, starting tomorrow
 
3. Spelling Test is on Friday - Please see the lists below. Your child brought home his/her circled list today.
 

Spelling List

  1. silent
  2. knife
  3. invite
  4. whine
  5. capitalize
  6. height

Spelling List

  1. prize
  2. like
  3. why
  4. try
  5. light
  6. mine
 
Reminders:
  • Tuesday is May Crowning - We will watch the LiveStream at 9:30am as a school community.
  • SJCS is organizing a Mother's Day Food Pantry collection for next Friday, May 7th. The items requested are:
    • baby food
    • Wipes
    • Formula
    • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)
  • Second Grade will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome join us via LiveStream or to sign up on the parish website and join us in person. 

 

Week at a Glance 5/3/21-5/7/21

Week at a Glance

Week of May 3-7, 2021

Math: As we continue our chapter on shapes, we will focus more on three-dimensional shapes and introducing the concept of fractions. Students will be able to identify halves, thirds, and fourths of rectangles and other objects.

Science: During Science we will explore where light sounds come from. We will watch a series of Mystery Science videos and experiment with building a head harp.

Language Arts: We will continue working on our cursive writing during Writing Workshop. We will also try our hand at different forms of poetry, specifically cinquain poems. Our grammar skill will focus on using verbs correctly in the past, present, and future tenses. 

Reading: We will continue with sequencing stories during our reading block. The spelling list will have long i syllables, and this will go home on Monday. (Please be sure your child practices the list that is circled on his/her paper.)

Social Studies: Students will discuss how producers and consumers work together in an economy. They will also generate examples of goods and services.

Religion: Next week we will celebrate our own mothers as we work on Mother’s Day poems and crafts. We will also celebrate Mary as the mother of our church as we watch May Crowning on Tuesday and attend Mass on Thursday.

 

Assessments:

  • Spelling Test = Friday
  • Reading Test = Friday (on the iPads)
 

Reminders:

  • SJCS is organizing a Mother's Day Food Pantry collection for next Friday, May 7th. The items requested are:
    • baby food
    • Wipes
    • Formula
    • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)
  • Second Grade will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome to join us via LiveStream or to sign up on the parish website and join us in person.

Thursday, 4/29, Homework

Here is tonight's homework

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the April Reading Log
reading logs are due tomorrow, 4/30
 
2. GoMath! lesson 11.1 homework pages - 3-dimensional shapes
 
3. Spelling Test is tomorrow
 
Reminders:
  • First Communion is Saturday, May 1st - Please see previous emails from Mrs. Phoenix with information about time to arrive, what to wear, and other details.
    • Please enter through the main doors of the church (Maple Ave.) on Saturday.
  • For Spirit week, Friday is St. Joe's Spirit Wear Day

Wednesday, 4/28, Homework

Here is tonight's homework: 

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the April Reading Log
April Reading Logs due Friday, 4/30
 
2. GoMath 11.6 homework pages (pp. 739-740)
 
3. Practice Spelling words
 
Reminders:
  • First Communion is Saturday, May 1st - Please see previous emails from Mrs. Phoenix with information about time to arrive, what to wear, and other details.
    • Please enter through the main doors of the church (Maple Ave.) on Saturday.
  • Second will attend Mass in person on Thursday. You are welcome to join us in person or via Livestream!
  • Spirit Week Thursday: Character Day- Dress up as your favorite character from a book or movie!
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Tuesday, 4/27, Homework

Here is tonight's homework: 

1. Read 20 minutes and complete a row on the April Reading Log
April Reading Logs are due on Friday
 
2. GoMath! 11.5 homework pages (pp. 733-734)
SKIP #3 on the back of the homework
 
3. Practice Spelling words
Spelling Test is on Friday
 
Reminders:
  • First Communion is Saturday, May 1st - Please see previous emails from Mrs. Phoenix with information about time to arrive, what to wear, and other details.
    • Please enter through the main doors of the church (Maple Ave.) on Saturday.
  • It is Spirit Week!--tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday- Dress in a mismatched, silly outfit.