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Second Grade Update – Week of 4/15

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week, students got back into the swing of routines pretty seamlessly! We had the opportunity to move our science lesson outside with a trip to the garden. Ms. Kristen joined us and students initiated an experiment to test whether plants need… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 4/8

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Sunday! Mrs. Serles and I look forward to getting back into the swing of things in second grade! Please encourage your children to keep up their hard work and diligence. We have two more months of school and all students need to make… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 3/25

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week we visited the Alameda Food Bank. Students asked some great questions and were surprised about how many ways the food bank serves this community, including food pantries at local schools, food delivery to seniors and those with disabilities, and providing items… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 3/18

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! Below is a message of thanks from Mrs. Serles who enjoyed a lovely birthday last weekend! “Dear Second Grade Families,      Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers and Target gift card. It’s one of my favorite places to shop! I loved the picture of our students on the… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 3/11

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week, students were treated to the Middle School play, “Mother Goosed!”. It was a joy to see their smiles as they watched and to hear about their favorite characters afterwards! We are now in our third trimester! Report cards came home today, and… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 3/4

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy weekend! Upcoming Needs –  We’re still looking for 1 more driver and 3 more chaperones for our Alameda Food Bank trip on March 19th (1-3pm). If you have a large vehicle, please consider driving! If we don’t get enough drivers/chaperones, we cannot go. We need 1 more chaperone… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 2/26

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week, students reflected on what it means to forgive and be forgiven. We discussed that God will always forgive us and that it’s important to be thoughtful and sincere when making things right with both God and people in our lives. Seussical was a hit! It… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 2/19

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week, students enjoyed many treats and special events. Thank you to Mrs. Bustos and Ms. Garcia for our Valentine’s party! Students painted sweet valentines and were treated to a game of bingo and delicious treats!  Also joining us this week was Ms. Andie from the… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 2/12

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week, students reflected on our first 100 days of school – things they have enjoyed, accomplished, learned, and appreciated! We still have great experiences ahead of us and a lot of learning to do together! Please encourage your child to keep their foot… Read more »

Second Grade Update – Week of 2/5

Dear Second Grade Families,  Happy Friday! This week we celebrated Catholic Schools! What a treat to see many of you at Mass and Open House on Sunday! Throughout the week, it was lovely to visit other classrooms, share family traditions, focus on excellence and hard work with the Oratorical Fest,… Read more »