Week 16 (12/7/2015 - 12/11/2015)

Dates to keep in mind:

• 12/7 - 4th Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule).  Read about a Middle Eastern holiday (Ramadan, Eid, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, etc.).  Write to compare and contrast this holiday with another holiday celebrated in your family.
• 12/8-12/9 - Book Fair
• 12/14 - Winter Program times (9:00 am, 11:00am, 1:00 pm) - We are performing at all time slots but plan accordingly because the MPR can get crowded.
• 12/17 - End of class party from 11-12 (please provide a lunch for your child that day as the food party will not be enough to fill them up).
• 12/18 - 8:10-4:30 Knott's Berry Farm Trip.  We will return to school late on Friday.  Please plan to pick up your child later than usual on this last day before Winter Break. 

There is a spelling and reading test this week on Friday, 12/11/2015.  There will also be a Math Module test on the same day.

Week 11 (10/26/15 - 10/30/2015)

Class Updates:

• There is a spelling test this week.
• Halloween Parade is this Friday @1:15 pm.  Bring your clothes/costume in a large shopping bag.  Students will change after lunch in our classrooms.  Parents can help their child dress at 1:00 in the classroom.

Dates to keep in mind:

• 10/30 - Halloween Parade at 1:15 pm
• 11/6 - Native-American Celebration
• 10/19 - 3rd Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule).  Read about a Native American folktale or legend.  Rewrite the story in your own words.  Make a stick puppet to use when you retell the story to the class.  Practice telling the story at home before you share it at school.  If any materials are needed, please tell your teacher ahead of time.

Thank you for coming out to our second grade fundraiser @ Central Park in Pasadena. 

Week 9 (10/12/15 - 10/16/15)

Class Updates:

• There is a spelling test this week.
• We still need an emergency kit for every child.  Please send yours in ASAP if you have not done so already.
• This Friday (10/16) is our African-American Celebration.

Dates to keep in mind:

• 10/16 - African-American Celebration
• 10/19 - 2nd Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule).  Read about an African-American person who has made a difference.  This person could be an activist, inventor, artist, politician, etc.  Share in writing what you have learned about the person and tell why he/she is important.  AND/OR Visit the California African Museum www.caam.ca.gov.  Write about your experience.
• 10/22 - 2nd Grade Fundraiser @ Central Park in Pasadena.  Save the date!
• 10/24 - Festival of the Howling Wolves!

Safety Valet Volunteers Needed!  See Parent Center for more information.

You can access this week's homework by CLICKING HERE.

Week 8 (10/5/15 - 10/9/15)

Class Notes:

PICTURE DAY is this Thursday (10/8). 

There will be a spelling test and reading test this week.

Be sure to turn in your September reading calendar. It is part of your child's grade.  If you need the September calendar, you can access it by CLICKING HERE.

African-American report is DUE on October 19, 2015.   Read about an African-American person who has made a difference.  This person could be an activist, inventor, artist, politician, etc.  Share in writing what you have learned about the person and tell why he/she is important.  AND/OR Visit the California African Museum www.caam.ca.gov.  Write about your experience.

Our next fundraiser is on October 22, 2015 @ Central Park in Pasadena.  Be sure to save the date!

You can access this week's homework by CLICKING HERE.

Week 7 (9/28/15 - 10/2/2015)

Class Notes:

There is spelling homework this week.

Be sure to turn in your September reading calendar. It is part of your child's grade.  If you need the September calendar, you can access it by CLICKING HERE.

We need an emergency kit for every child.  Send yours in ASAP.

Thank you parents for volunteering at the L.A. County Fair field trip.

We raised $465 at our Canoe House fundraiser for future trips/buses.  Our next fundraiser is on October 22, 2015 @ Central Park in Pasadena.  Be sure to save the date!

It was nice to see all of you at Pancake Breakfast!  Thank you so much for attending.

Start on your African-American report. (Read about an African-American person who has made a difference.  This person could be an activist, inventor, artist, politician, etc.  Share in writing what you have learned about the person and tell why he/she is important.  AND/OR Visit the California African Museum www.caam.ca.gov.  Write about your experience.)  REPORT IS DUE on October 19, 2015. 

You can access this week's homework by CLICKING HERE.

Week 6 (9/21/2015 - 9/25/2015)

Class Updates:

• No spelling or reading test this week.
• Monday (9/21) - 1st Young Author report is due.
• Thursday (9/23) class field trip to the LA County Fair..
• If you haven't turned in any of the following, please do so ASAP:

1. forms
2. trip slips
3. white t-shirt
4. $8 for the LA County Fair
5. $3.50 for the recorder
6. supplies

Dates to keep in mind:

• 9/21 - 1st Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule)
• 9/23 - NO SCHOOL (Yom Kippur)
• 9/24 - FIELD TRIP - LA County fair.  Children should wear walking shoes & be sure to use lots of sunscreen (maybe even bring a hat).  Also please bring extra snacks for before and after the bus ride.
• 9/26 - Pancake Breakfast and Mt. Washington Made Craft Fair

You can access this week's homework by CLICKING HERE.

Week 5 (9/7/15 - 9/14/2015)

We would like to wish all of our families celebrating Rosh Hashanah a very happy new year.  May it be filled with love, joy and family.  Have a fun and safe day off on Monday.

Class Updates:

• No spelling or reading test this week.
• Friday (9/18) from 8:00 to 12:00 is our Mexican Celebration.  Please notify your teacher or room rep if you can join us.
• Reminder 1st Young Author report is due next Monday (9/21).
• If you haven't turned in any of the following, please do so ASAP:

1. forms
2. trip slips
3. $8 for the LA County Fair
4. $3.50 for the recorder
5. supplies

Dates to keep in mind:

• 9/14 - NO SCHOOL
• 9/15 - Early Dismissal (1:30)
• 9/18 - Mexican Celebration (8-12) - Join us if you can.
• 9/21 - 1st Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule)
• 9/23 - NO SCHOOL
• 9/24 - FIELD TRIP - LA County fair.  Children should wear walking shoes & be sure to use lots of sunscreen (maybe even bring a hat).  Also please bring extra snacks for before and after the bus ride.
• 9/26 - Pancake Breakfast and Mt. Washington Made Craft Fair

Week 4:  9/7/15 - 9/11/15

Happy Labor Day.  Have a fun and safe day off on Monday.

If you haven't turned in any of the following, please do so ASAP:

• forms
• trip slips
• $8 for the LA County Fair
• $3.50 for the recorder
• supplies

Dates to keep in mind:

• 9/7 - NO SCHOOL
• 9/8 - early dismissal (1:30)
• 9/10 - Canoe House Fundraiser in South Pasadena.  Order from 3:00 - 9:00 & give your server the Class Flyer (CLICK HERE to download the class flyer)
• 9/11 - spelling test
• 9/14 - NO SCHOOL
• 9/18 - Mexican Celebration (8-12) - Join us if you can.
• 9/21 - 1st Young Author Report Due (CLICK HERE to see the Young Author's Report Schedule)
• 9/26 - Pancake Breakfast and Mt. Washington Made Craft Fair

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!  We look forward to a new year where we share ideas, talents, and experiences.  This website is a combined website for all of the 2nd grade classes.  To the right, underneath the calendar, you will notice several links that contain useful information (including weekly homework packets, a copy of the Rooms 4, 5 & 16 Welcome Letter, Young Author's Report Schedule, etc.).  If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone to school (323.225.8320) and leave a message, write a note or send an email:

jmonji@lausd.net
thea.guanlao@lausd.net

knh8854@lausd.net

We are looking forward to a great year!