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Contact Information
Contact me at cpetrella@school.stteresacalcutta.com
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Welcome to Second Grade!!!
Final Countdown: 16 DAYS!!!
Please everyone check your Aramark balances. Some people have really high balances. If you have questions, please contact Chef Emily from Aramark. Thanks!!!
This week is Spring Show and practice. We do expect that everyone attends even if it means missing a sports practice or game. It is one of the few night activities that the children are expected to attend. Practice is Monday, May 21 at 5:45 and the actual show is Tuesday, May 22 at 7pm (students should be there at 6:30pm). The students should wear a black and red combo. If they wear shorts, they should be around the knee. You may add a splash of yellow, like Mickey himself!!!
We will be having an end of year pizza party where we will celebrate the summer birthdays and they can bring in treats!! I will be contacting Mrs. Bator and we will be in touch with the date, cost per person, and any volunteers who would like to help. I have a date in mind, but I need to clear that date with Ms. Dixon.
This will be the last week that I am updating some of the pages on this site!!! We will be on our last story this week. Wow!!! Lesson 30!!! We will be reviewing for our final assessments from here on out!!! I cannot believe this year is coming to an end!!!
Adventure Aquarium field trip permission slips went home! Chaperones and students will be the same price whether you are driving down on your own or riding the bus with us! All students must ride the bus! If I have contacted you about being a chaperone, your FACTS payment will be withdrawn on May 17th along with your child's. I will be in contact with you soon to ask if you are riding the bus or driving down separately.
When studying for tests with your children please utilize my pages on the website. They are here for the ease of studying and help you to pinpoint the areas to work on with your children. Religion: visit the Religion Vocabulary page, Spelling: visit the Spelling page, Math: please visit the Math Vocabulary page, Reading: Reading Skills week: please visit the This Week's Focus page, and Running Record week: please visit the High Frequency and Vocabulary Words page. I know that spring sports are beginning, but we are in the most challenging part of the school year where we are putting everything together and hoping to apply it all to our learning. Our tests take studying and reviewing beforehand. Also, even with the extended daylight, children should go to bed early enough to ensure a good night's sleep for effective learning. Thanks!!!
We will be having subtraction timed drills for the rest of the year. Please make sure the children practice at home. Traditionally subtraction seems to be a little more challenging than addition for some children. Addition and Subtraction Facts need to be memorized by the end of this school year so that the students are ready to undertake the memorization of multiplication and division facts during the summer and throughout their third grade school year!!!
Tentative Test Schedule:Monday-
Tuesday- Subtraction Timed Drill
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Thursday- Religion Unit 3 Test. Use website to study
Friday- Spelling Test and last Reading Assessment of the year!!!
What's Going On???
Monday- Check Aramark account for any outstanding balances!!! Rehearsal at PJP. Students should arrive at 5:45pm.
Tuesday- Spring Show will begin at 7pm. Students should arrive between 6:30 and 6:45pm.
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Thursday- State of the School Address in Room 209 at 7pm
Friday- Student Council Red, White, and Blue Day!!! Students donate $1.00 for the vets in Coatesville Veterans Hospital and they may wear red, white, and blue clothing today!!!
Volunteer Breakfast today from 7:30-9:00am.
Reminders:
CYO has a website for STC spirit wear...check it out and show your school spirit... www.ragtee.com
Carline in the morning is 7:30- 7:45am and the afternoon is 2:45-3:00pm.. If your child arrives after 7:45am, they will need to stop in the office for a late slip.
Your child's Think Central ID and Password can be found on the second page of their homework planner!!!
We will have timed drills every Tuesday Your child will have 5 minutes to complete 40 - 50 math facts. We will start with addition and then move onto subtraction. By the end of the year, your child should have math facts up to 20 mastered and memorized.
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 MSP.
Your child will need a snack everyday. We have a few food allergies in the classroom so please be conscientious of this fact when packing your snacks. Your child will have snack break in the morning this year. We have peanut allergies and tree nut allergies. Thanks for your cooperation!!!
Please send your child in with a heavier coat, hat, and gloves/mittens during these cold winter temperatures!!!
I will be using the REMIND app this year to remind everyone via text right to your phone of any pertinent information that comes up throughout the year. My advice would be to get these text alerts to both parents' phones when possible. You will need to text this message @ed3kb6 to the number 81010
Please remember that if you would like to volunteer in any capacity, you will need any and all required clearances. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the school office at 610-287-2500. Thank you!
"Be Jesus to everyone you meet; and in everyone
you meet, to see Jesus."