Dear 2nd Grade Families,
 
            First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.  I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we all figure out this new type of learning together.  That being said, I will try to stick to the general framework outlined below.  However, since this is a new experience for all of us, we may have to change things as time goes on.  I want this to be as easy and stress free as possible for all of you. Therefore, students will get the following assignments each day:

1. Do Now Activity 
2. Math (either workbook pages or Pearson Realize*)
3. ELA (reading an assigned book or Raz-Kids)
4. Religion, Science, or Social Studies (only one per day)
5. ** Optional Fun Activity 

* Please check the school’s website each day for that day’s assignments.  They will be posted by 9AM and should be completed by 9 PM, unless otherwise stated.

*Students will start getting some assignments on Pearson Realize.  The texts we are reading are also on this site.  Students have never used this site before, so I need your help! Each student now has an account. Please follow the instructions under “Pearson Realize Directions” to get them signed on (see below).

* Students will only be required to submit me some assignments that they are doing in their textbooks or notebooks. I will specifically state which assignments those are on the homework page.  Students will have to submit their work through a site called “Seesaw.” Don’t worry about that right this second though. I will give you more information about it when that time comes.  For now, just keep completing the assignments that are posted.  Any assignments completed on Raz-Kids or Pearson Realize will come to me electronically as long as the child completes and submits it.  

* If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me at jgoetz@stpeterstpaulschoolsi.org. I will try to answer you back as soon as I possibly can.

*Please stay safe and let your child know I miss them.
 
                                                                                    Thank you,
                                                                                    Mrs. Goetz
P.S. Guardians, if you have an extra blank notebook it might be easier to do each day's assignments during this time period in that notebook.  If not, complete all assignments in the "H" notebook, unless otherwise stated. If you are assigned work in the religion or math textbooks, you may of course continue writing in them. 

MARCH 30, 2020

REMINDERS: *Please check your email if you have not already signed up for Seesaw.  Once you sign up, you will need to email me for your child's code.  (See March 27 if you need additional support)
*Children should be completing all assignments, but particularly anything that needs to be submitted online. (If you have technical difficulties, please let me know). If your child has not completed/submitted one of these assignments please make sure they make it up ASAP.
*Also, I wanted to thank all families.  I know this has been quite an adjustment.  I appreciate your support, understanding, and hard work during this time.  If you need anything at all please do not hestitate to contact me.  I will answer you back as quickly as I can.  
1. DO NOW: Today is _____. Days in School: 126 Addition/Subtraction to 126 
Writing Portion: Write each spelling word 3x each. Then, use each word in a sentence.
                       money              penny             feet             lucky               sweet
2. MATH: Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUYJHL2muN8&t=409s
Complete the Identfying Money Assignment on Seesaw. (You only have to use pennies, nickles, quarters, and dimes. If you want to include any other coins or dollars, that is up to you). *This is your child's attendance for today.
3. ELA: Read pages 102-119 in Text Collection (Marching with Aunt Susan). *You can find it on Pearson Realize. (*Also you can press send to teacher for the Teddy Roosevelt book if you haven't already done so.)
Based on your reading so far, answer the following questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how?  Use this image to help you. https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/5-ws-and-an-H-Poster-1500873431/original-324341-1.jpg
4. Social Studies: Read pages 120-123. Answer questions #1, 2, and 3 on page 123. If you do not have the book, click the link and answer the questions on the side. 
https://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/nyc/books/bkb/ilessons/pdf/037_T_2_SNYCEPB200545_B1U3.pdf
*Religion: Please also take a picture of 167 and 168 in your child's religion textbook and send it to me on Seesaw.  (Your child was supposed to complete these pages on Friday).
*Optional Fun Activity: Check out SPSP's Instagram page for our new "Post Your Pride" Contest.

MARCH 27, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SEESAW: Yesterday, each family should have received an e-mail regarding Seesaw. Please accept my invitation.  Then Go to https://app.seesaw.me on a computer. Or install the Seesaw Class App on an iOS or Android device. . Choose “I’m a Student”. Then, contact me for your child's code. 

*Happy Birthday Noah

1. DO NOW: Today is _____. Days in School: 125 Addition/Subtraction to 125
Writing Portion: Practice the letters q and m in cursive (lowercase).  You can print out these worksheets or you can practice in your notebook.     Cursive writing letter m     Cursive writing letter q
2. MATH: Do Pages 323 and 324 in your big math text book. For students who do not have it, you can access it on Pearson Realize under "My Work."
3. ELA: Sign on to Raz-Kids.  Click Reading and then My Assignments. There you will listen, read, and then take a quiz on the text, Guess That President.  *Completion and submission of your quiz counts as your attendance. 
4. RELIGION: Complete pages 167 and 168.
MANDATORY FUN ACTIVITY: After you log into Seesaw, there is a "Complete the Picture" activity.  Please have your child complete the picture and send it back to me, that way we all can start getting more familar with the site. 

March 26, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SEESAW: We will be using a new online program called Seesaw. Between today and tomorrow, you will receive a notification to accept an invitation from Seesaw to join our class page. When you download the app, please make sure it says CLASS. It seems like it has a lot of resources and activities. In addition, there will be times when I ask you to take a picture of the work you child is completing in their notebook or textbook and send it to me through this app. You may be asked for a log-in code.  If that does happen, please e-mail me and I will provide you with it. 
1. DO NOW: Today is _____. Days in School: 125 Addition/Subtraction to 125
Writing Portion: Sign on to Raz-Kids. (Log in information is at the bottom of this page.  Please make sure you are using your child's class number when signing in.) Click on Vocabulary. Then, March 26 Spelling Words. Students should play a game (or many). Then take the Vocabulary Testme quiz. You need to complete at least one game so it will pop up.  (*This will count as your attendance today).
2. Math: Sign on to Pearson Realize. Complete any additional assignments or enrichment activities assigned to you. Click send to teacher when you are done.  If you get "Center Games" this is an optional activity.
3. ELA: Come up with 4 interview questions to ask a family member.  (Suggestions: What was life was like when they were a child? What are some things that are important to them and why? Did they like school? Why or why not? *These are only suggestions. Try to have your child come up with 4 of their own). Write down your questions and their answers. 
4.  Social Studies: People who have books, read pages 114-117. Answer questions #1, 2, 3
People who do not have books, click the link and answer the questions on the side. https://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/nyc/books/bkb/ilessons/pdf/034_T_2_SNYCEPB200545_B1U3.pdf5. Optional Fun Activity: Draw a picture of one way climate affects how you live.

March 25, 2020
1. Do Now: Today is _____. Days in School: 124 Addition/Subtraction to 124
Writing Portion: Today is National Waffle Day.  Write 4-5 sentences about whether or not you like waffles.  Do you like anything on your waffles? If you do not like waffles, what are some breakfast foods you like better?
2. Math: Sign on to Pearson Realize and take March 25, 2020 Online Math Assessment. (ONLY take the March 25, 2020 Online Assessment. Do not complete any additional work assigned to you after you complete the test.  That will be tomorrow's math assignment.)  *Completion and submission of your assessment will count as your attendance for today.
3. ELA:   Read page 42- 44 (the interview and timeline) of Teddy Roosevelt. Then answer the questions from this worksheet. 3/25/20 ELA Worksheet (You can print out this worksheet and write the answers or just write your answers in a notebook). 
4. Social Studies: Read page 110 and page 111. Copy the chart on page 111 and complete how Asheville and New York City are alike and different. 
Optional Fun Activity: Go Noodle- Melting 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzXFPh6CPI

*Also, don't forget about our Instagram contest. 

March 24, 2020 

Important Notices/Reminders:   *Happy Birthday Trinity!
*Please make sure your child is using the correct username, especially when signing onto Raz-Kids. Your child is supposed to be using the number assigned to them in class. 
*BrainPop Jr. requires parents to sign up for a free Family Access account. (It is free during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a link on the top of the site for FREE access.) It is worthwhile to create an account, because I often use videos from this site. 

1. Do Now: Today is _____. Days in School: 123 Addition/Subtraction to 123
    Writing Portion: Write each spelling word 3x each. Then, use each word in a sentence.
                   steam                dream             leaf            piece            compete
2. Math: Sign on to Pearson Realize. Complete any additional assignments or enrichment activities assigned to you. Click send to teacher when you are done.  If you get "Center Games" this is an optional activity. *Completion and submission of your assignment will count as attendance for today. 
3. ELA: Read Ch 7 and 8 in Teddy Roosevelt. (either on Pearson Realize or use the copy you have)
Then answer the questions from this worksheet. 3/24/2020 ELA WORKSHEET (You can print out this worksheet and write the answers or just write your answers in a notebook). 
4. Science: Create a K, W, L Chart about the Grand Canyon. (Students have used K,W,L Charts many times in class, but just in case here is a copy of what it looks like- KWL CHART)
Write 1 sentence about something you know (K) about the Grand Canyon and make up one question about something you want (W) to know about the Grand Canyon.  Then watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZZEJMtLOKU
After write two sentences about something you learned (L) about the Grand Canyon.
5. Optional Fun Activity: Draw, paint or use any materials you want to create a rainbow.  Hang it on a window or door for others outside to see.  You can even write an encouraging and hopeful message to others who see it. 

March 23, 2020

March 16- March 20, 2020
Click here for March 16-March 20 Assignments
Math Textbook Pages for March 16-March 20

Pearson Realize:
Username: firstnamelastname2020 (no capitals, no spaces)
Password: pearson2 (no capitals, no spaces)

Raz-Kids:
Type www.kidsa-z.com
*Download the app for phone or iPad
*Sign in as a student
Teacher username: jgoetz7
Student’s username: Goetz#
Password: read2

eSpark:
Type espark.app
Student’s Username: Goetz#
Password: espark

Mrs. Julianne Goetz
jgoetz@stpeterstpaulschoolsi.org