The school year is flying by! Here is what we have been and what we will be learning:

Math: During April and May, we will be learning about place value up to the thousands place, number relationships, three digit addition and subtraction, and fractions. In June, we will be learning about two and three dimensional shapes and spatial sense (congruence, symmetry, perimeter, and area). We will also continue to take timed addition and subtraction tests in order to prepare for third grade. Make sure to review flash cards nightly. 

Social Studies: We will continue to learn about our country’s history. The lesson will also include students learning about famous Americans, historic places in our country, and holidays. 

Science: We have been learning all about the Solar System! The children are very excited about their solar system projects. In the next couple months we will learn about plants.

Religion: The children did a wonderful job on their Last Supper projects and at the March school Mass! We have been practicing and learning about receiving the Eucharist for their First Holy Communion. The children are extremely excited! During May, we will be participating in the crowing of Mary. More information will follow shortly.

Phonics/Spelling: We have been reviewing vowel combinations, consonant blends, r-controlled vowels, and word endings. The children have been doing a great job on their spelling tests! Please make sure that your child is spelling the spelling words correctly in their homework and that they are writing neatly. There will be another unit test (25 out of 50 words) during the week of April 30th. 

Reading: We finished Unit 4 in reading and are on the second story in Unit 5. Reading tests will continue to be on Thursdays. Please continue to have your child read at home each night.

Writing: I have been having students answer the comprehension questions from their reading story for homework. They have been doing a great job and I have happy to see that they are using part of the question to make their responses complete. We will continue to work on using correct punctuation and grammar. 

Fun Friday Times: (2:10-2:45)

April 20th- Mr. Eichin

May 18th- Mrs. O’Brien