Contact me at cpetrella@school.stteresacalcutta.com
or message me on the Remind app.  

Text this message @ebgfbe to the number 81010 to join the Remind 2019-2020 second grade group today!!!

 


We are now practicing for Reconciliation. Please role play with them often. They need to know this form for Confession and the Act of Contrition. They should study this during the month of January so they are ready for practice and the actual sacrament in February. I will give them an oral test where I play the priest and they are the First Penitent. This oral test will be given starting February 3, 2020. 


Friday Folders will go home on Friday, February 7, 2020!

Catholic Schools week begins  Sunday, January 26, 2020!! 

Weekly Schedule:

Sunday- CSW begins- Open House from 1:00-2:30; Book Fair will be open.

Monday- Spirit Wear Day!!! Wear your STC Spirit Wear today!! Second Grade will go to the Book Fair today! Bring your money or use the awesome ewallet feature! Information on this went home last week!! Pep Rally at 1:15pm today!!! 

Tuesday- Full dress down day today with a blue shirt!!! First Responders talk with classes today during our Patriotic Day!! Thanks Mr. Cullin for coming in and speaking with us!!! 

Wednesday-  Wear gym uniform today!! We are going bowling!!! Open House for families and visitors until 8:30am. Come in and help us get started on our day! Bring a lunch from home as we are eating early in the classroom, so we can get to the bowling alley!! Students will be given a pretzes and a drink. If they want to purchase from the snack bar they have to bring their own money which they will be responsible for!!! No arcade playing or vending machine buying will be permitted!!! No homework given today!!!

Thursday-   Service projects today!! We make breakfast bags for the needy!! Did you get your oatmeal or mini muffins in for a donation? Regular uniform today  

Friday-  Spelling Test today!!! Living Rosary today!! Buddy Bingo today and dismssal at 11:30am. Regular uniform today! 

Reminders:

I will be using the Remind app this year for reminders so please join that today!! Text @ebgfbe  to 81010. If your child is late, absent, or will be picked up early, please feel free to use this app to inform me, BUT YOU MUST also contact the school office via phone call or email as well!!!

Our school day is from 7:45am-2:45pm!!! 
 
Option C  Please check your students progress online weekly on our grading site. This is your way of knowing how your child is progressing. Do not wait until report card time to see your child's grades. You may access their grades as often as you like. Our grading website is Option C. If you need your Option C login information, please contact the school office as I do not have your usernames and passwords at my disposal. 

Now that Winter Weather is upon us!! Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather!! A  heavy coat may be required as we try to go outside everyday!!! Please send in hats, gloves, and scarves, too!! Children need to be responsible for all the items brought in to school!!! Girls should wear shorts under jumpers as we sit on the floor a lot and they love to do tumbles outside!! If your child gets cold in the classroom the BTC cardigan is required. I do run the A/C a lot as I would rather they be cool than hot. I tend to keep windows closed so allergy friends do not suffer. They may not sit in the classroom in "hoodies" and such. 

Students MUST always come in the required uniform unless specifically directed not to do so!! Uniform shoes and NOT black sneakers are required. If you have purchased a black sneaker, please save those for home and purchase the required school shoe. No fingernail polish may be worn to school. No jewelry unless it is a watch or cross or Catholic medal. No fad haircuts please! Boy haircuts must be above the collar. 

Timed Drills in Math every Tuesday!! Learning the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts will lead to a better understanding of more complex math concepts. Before any comprehension can take place, whether in reading or in math, automaticity of sight words or math facts must be achieved to improve comprehension. 

Remember that to volunteer in the classroom or to chaperone any field trips, all clearances must be obtained. Clearances will be checked upon any volunteer opportunities!!! Please call the school office if you should need further details or you have questions!!


Calendar Dates - Start of School for 2020-2021 School Year
Faculty Orientation Day Wednesday, August 26
First Day of School Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
     School will also be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 and Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. This means we begin school before Labor Day next school year.
 

RECONCILIATION – Grade 2

Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:00 – 11:00am Practice for Parent and Child – Church

Saturday, February 29, 2020 10:00am First Reconciliation