Mrs. Porter’s Second Grade Newsletter

Nov. 10-14, 2014

Calendar of Events

Saturday, Nov. 8-Reconciliation Retreat from 10:00-12:00

Tuesday, Nov. 11-Veteran’s Day celebration at 9:00

Wednesday, Nov. 12-Mass at 8:30AM

Reconciliation Retreat

Our Reconciliation retreat takes place tomorrow morning and the celebration will be next weekend.  We have been working hard in class to prepare for this sacrament.  I will be testing students on the Act of Contrition next week so please practice.  Don’t forget to review the blue small page that came home earlier this year.  Students may take this with them if they are nervous.

Act of Contrition

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.  In choosing to do wrong, and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.  I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.  Our Savior, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us.  In his name, my God, have mercy.

Wax Museum

The students did a wonderful job preparing for the Wax Museum.  The speeches were fun to listen to and the outfits were great.  It takes a lot of courage to give a speech in front of so many people so way to go!  I believe we had some publicity in the Indy Star so check it out!  

This and That

Rehearsals for our fall program are in full swing.  The program will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13th at 7:00.  Mrs. Simms has asked the second graders to bring sunglasses to wear during the program.  The students can bring them in at any time and I will hold on to them.

Mrs. Moran will be providing drug awareness meetings during the month of November for all parents who are interested.  These will take place every Monday evening at 6:00.

Don’t forget to label your child’s items.  As the weather gets colder-jackets, sweatshirts, and other items tend to be left behind.  On another note, lice has been detected in our classroom once again.  Please remind your child to never wear friend’s hat or coat and don’t share combs/hairbrushes.  Please continue to check your child’s hair on a regular basis.

Book orders due on Monday.  If you would like to order online, please visit www.scholastic.com and enter the code GV3KZ.  

Holy Spirit is collecting cans so please donate to a worthy cause!  

Week at a Glance

Reading-QAR(Question Answer Relationships)/Visualizing

Spelling-Unit 11-Skill-a spelled ai/ay/a_e

Math-Unit 3-Number strings/Close to 20

Religion-Reconciliation preparation

Social Studies-Music program practice/Pilgrims come to America