2nd Grade Weekly Letter Week of: January 11th 

Star Student: Calix Kear               Birthday: -----

What’s going on this week?

Monday: The Ugly Vegetables test this week.

Tuesday: Math test (two-digit subtraction)

Wednesday: 

Thursday: 

Friday: Burger King makeup lunch from 12/21

Friday: Religion test on CH. 8

Important reminders: 

•  Snowman Project:  Papers were sent home with details on our Snowman project. The children are to create a snowman at home. They can decorate to dress it as something else (football player, mermaid, etc) or just as a regular snowman with buttons, face, hat, etc. The snowman is due back to school by Jan. 19^th. You can send it in earlier if it is complete. 
• Shoe tying: Please practice tying shoes at home. This is an important skill that second graders should be working.
• NO SCHOOL: There will be  no school on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• New Copybook: Many children are receiving new homework copybooks. There is no charge for the second homework and journal books. It was included in your Back to School fee. Please cover these books in clear contact paper if they aren’t already. Thank you.
• Supplies: Please be sure to double check your child’s supplies. They need sharpened pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, and glue each day. We have many children who are missing supplies. 
• COVID protocols: As we come back from the break, please be sure to keep your child home if they are not feeling well in any way. It is also important to remember that your child should stay home if you or someone you have been in contact with has tested positive or is waiting for test results. We all have to do our part to keep everyone safe and healthy! I thank you for all you are doing in that area. I think CTK is doing a fantastic job! :) 

• Bad weather/Snow Day: 
• The Archdiocese has asked that instead of a “snow day” we have  “Flexible Instruction Days”. The children will have some work to do at home so that it is counted as a school day. It is NOT going to be a day on the computer like Virtual Learning. However, your child may need to access their Google Classroom for assignments. Please make sure you have joined our classroom and know your child’s username and password. 
• Reusable Bag: SInce we know first hand all of the “stuff” that needs to happen to make Virtual Learning run smoothly, I was thinking that it may be helpful for me to have a sturdy reusable shopping bag (or two) for your child in case there is ever a time when they need to bring all of their belongings home again. This is just as a precaution.If you can send at some point, that would be great! Thanks so much. Please label each bag with your child’s name. 

• Check your child’s purple Business folder each night. Please be sure to check the calendar for any behavior ``
•  Please remember to sharpen pencils each night.
• Label all clothing, backpacks, supplies, and lunch kits with your child’s name. 

Looking ahead: 

• Jan. 15: Burger King make up lunch from 12/21
• Jan. 18: No school - MLK Day 
• Jan 19: Feb. lunch orders due 
• Jan. 21: Dining Around Town - Miller’s 
• Jan. 22: CYO McDonald’s lunch
• Jan. 29: CYO Virtual Coach Bingo 
• Jan. 31: Catholic Schools Week