Hello Grade 2 families, 

The family letter for Fully Alive: Theme 3 - Created Sexual: Male and Female was recently sent home with all students. Please read this letter as we will begin this unit in the new year.  Thank you.  

 

Hello Grade 2 Families, Our class will be watching two shorter Christmas themed movies as a follow up to our school Advent initiative to support the Richmond Food Bank.  The movies we will be watching are Franklin's Magic Christmas and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (classic cartoon version based on the Dr. Seuss book).  We will be watching these two movies on Wednesday December 21.  

We will also be watching The Berenstain Bears: Christmas Tree as well at some point during the week.  

Thank you.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

As today is a snow day and many students are absent, our WWW spelling quiz will be postponed until Monday.  Also, a reminder there will be no word wall word focus next week.  

Our class will be visiting the White Elephant Sale on Monday during Block 1.  Please send money with your child if you'd like them to buy some Christmas gifts for others at the sale.  

Thank you and enjoy the snow! :)  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Please see our class schedule to attend mass at St. Philip Catholic Parish in the new year (January-March): 

Jan. 16

Jan. 23

Feb. 6

Feb. 27

Mar. 20

Mar. 27

 Hello Grade 2 Families, 

A few updates: 

Thank you very much for all of your support for the White Elephant Sale tomorrow!  In the event of a snow day tomorrow, the sale will be rescheduled for Monday.  

There will be no Word Wall Word focus or quiz next week.  We will resume our word study in the new year as normal.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Our class will be visiting the White Elephant Sale on Friday (Block 1).  Students are invited to bring money to purchase gifts for family remembers/friends if they wish.  Please send a list with your child if you'd like them to get a specific sort of gift, e.g. a book, puzzle, etc.  

Thank for supporting this school initiative.  :)   

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Please check the St. Philip newsletter that was sent out to families from the office.  There are a lot of events/activities going on at school over the next weeks in preparation for Christmas. 

Some updates reminders: 

Please donate items for the White Elephant Sale hosted by the Grade 6 students.  Our class will be attending the sale on Friday during Block 1 (around 9:30).  Students are invited to bring money to purchase gifts for family/friends.  Thank you for your support.   :) 

Spirit Week: Team Santa or Team Grinch day tomorrow!  

   WWW Week # 9

1. line

2. write

3. kick

4. it's

5. didn't

* WWW spelling quiz on Friday 

 

The Christmas Social is tonight from 6-8 PM!  

 

Spirit week is next week at St. Philip Catholic School!  

  WWW Week # 8

1. gym

2. really

3. little

4. with

5. will

* WWW spelling quiz on Friday 

 

We will be having an Advent liturgy in the school gym on Friday morning at 8:45.  All St. Philip families are welcome to attend.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

I apologize, as I forgot to hit "publish" to post this week's word wall words.  Please see the words for this week listed below as usual:  

 WWW Week # 7

1. was

2. there

3. green

4. saw

5. shook

* WWW spelling quiz on Friday 

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Our school is collecting non-perishable food items for the Richmond Food Bank.  Information was shared with families about this initiative in the weekly newsletter.  Thank you for supporting this important initiative during this Advent season.  

 WWW Week # 6

1. played

2. friends

3. then

4. than

5. because

*spelling quiz on Friday

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Parent teacher interviews are scheduled for this Thursday (Nov. 17) after school.  A message/link to sign up for an interview was sent out to families from the school office.  I look forward to meeting with families that evening to discuss your son/daughter's progress so far in Grade 2. 

Much appreciated, 

Adam McSheffrey   

  WWW Week # 5

1. mail

2. car

3. sports

4. junk

5. thank

*spelling quiz on Thursday as Friday is a PD day.  Thank you.   

 Mass on Monday November 14th has been cancelled.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

In the event of remote learning next week, student schedule/activities will be posted in Hapara daily.  

   WWW Week # 4

1. sale

2. ever

3. every

4. crash

5. other

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

I will be in touch tomorrow via email regarding the Ottawa Catholic School Board's announcement to move to remote learning and the potential plan moving forward.  

Also, two updates/reminders: 

Mass at St. Philip Catholic Church on Monday November 7

No WWW spelling quiz this week 

  WWW Week # 3

1. run

2. clock

3. said

4. are

5. trip

*spelling quiz on Friday

 Upcoming dates: 

October 31 - Halloween (students are invited to wear costumes to school if they wish, please no masks, weapons, etc.) 

November 1 - Feast of All Saints (students are invited to wear PJs if they wish) 

November 2 - Feast of All Souls

November 3 - Picture retakes

 WWW Week # 2

1. to

2. snap

3. down

4. here

5. found

*spelling quiz on Friday 

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Our class will be attending mass at St. Philip Catholic Church on Monday Nov. 7th (Block 1).  This is a new date that was added to our original mass schedule.  

 Hello Grade 2 Families, 

A couple of reminders: 

Pizza Day is tomorrow.  

Our library day is tomorrow.  Please have students return their 1 English book, and 1 French book to the library so they can get new books.  Thank you.  

 WWW Week # 1

1. I

2. have

3. school

4. went

5. like 

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

This week we will begin our Grade 2 WWW (word wall word) focus.  Our list consists of many high-frequency words that we will focus on throughout the year.  Students should be able to recognize these words by sight when reading, and spell each word correctly when writing.   Each week the students will focus on 5 words.  Here is the Grade 2 word list and weekly routine we will be following at school: 

Grade 2 Word Wall Word List 

Write WWW 2x each

2x rhyming words (e.g. does - was, fuzz) and 1 sentence using 1 WWW and 1 rhyming word

WWW sentences - Write 5 sentences including all 5 WWW from the week 

Review WWW (suggestions for home include: flash cards, playing memory, searching for WWW while reading a text, etc.) 

WWW dictation quiz on Friday (students will be expected to use/write each word correctly in a given sentence. 

Students are encouraged to practise these words at home throughout the week.  The routine outlined above is suggested practise for at home.  

Hello Grade 2 families, 

Today was our first visit to the library!  Students will have the opportunity to take home one English book and one French book.  Please return books weekly on Thursday.  Our library time is every Thursday (Block 1).  

We will be having our school Thanksgiving Liturgy tomorrow in the gym.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Our class will be attending mass at St. Philip Catholic Church on the following dates: 

October 11

November 14

November 22

November 28

December 6 

Tomorrow (October 4) is school picture day.  

 A couple of reminders/updates: 

Oct. 4 - Picture Day

Oct. 6 - Ottawa Hydro Electrical Safety and Conservation Presentation 

Oct. 7 - Deadline to register for Sacraments at St. Philip and St. Claire Catholic Church 

Good afternoon Grade 2 Families, 

Students are bringing home permission forms today to attend masses at St. Philip Catholic Church.  Please complete the form and return it to school.  Thank you.

Also, a reminder that the Sacrament Meetings are being held at St. Philip Catholic Church this Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 (First Reconciliation and First Eucharist) and 7:30-8:30 (Confirmation).  You can register using the link below: 

https://forms.gle/yWMCegtVJtTaaQYK6  

 

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Today is our Terry Fox event at St. Philip Catholic School!  

Good morning Grade 2 Families, 

A reminder that we have our "Meet The Educators" evening from 4:30 - 6:00 PM today at St. Philip Catholic School.  Families are invited to drop in anytime during the evening.  

Also, tomorrow is "Silly Sox For Terry Fox".  Students will have the opportunity to walk/run in the afternoon and are invited to wear silly sox to school to support this initiative. Please dress for the weather.  

 Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Student OCSB account details were sent home today with your son/daughter.  Login details for Razkids (Reading) and Zorbits (Math) was sent home as well.  

Good morning Grade 2 Families, 

We will be having 2 fire drills today (September 21).  One will take place in the morning and the other in the afternoon.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

All families are invited to attend our "Meet The Educators" evening at St. Philip Catholic School.  Please click on the link below to view the Google slide re: the Grade 2 Program:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WQA1c6nmEyznV-cb7TOQnen8wkTxmt7S439tmS-ejEI/edit?usp=sharing 

I look forward to seeing Grade 2 families on Thursday evening!

Adam McSheffrey  

Sept. 21 - Fire Drills AM/PM

Sept. 22 - Meet the Educators Evening (4:30-6:00)

Sept. 23 - Silly Socks for Terry Fox

Sept. 28 - Sacramental Meetings at St. Philip Parish

Sept. 30 - Orange Shirt Day

Oct. 4 - Picture Day 

A big thank you to all of the parent volunteers who offered to help with our Richmond Fair trip.  The Grade 2 students had a wonderful morning visiting the fair!  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

A couple of reminders: 

Our class will be going to the Richmond Fair on Friday morning.  Students should dress for the weather (hat, sunscreen, etc.).  Students will be asked to bring a water bottle and a "pocket snack" with them to the fair.  We will have lunch when we return to school.  All students will return to the school on the bus after our visit to the fair.  If you would like to pick up your son/daughter early on Friday, please remember to sign him/her out at the school office.  

Also, tomorrow is Dot Day at our school.  Students are invited to wear dots if they wish.   

Thank you.    

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Please find the information below from the St. Philip/St. Claire Parish website re: Sacramental Preparation.  This information was also sent out to families in our school weekly newsletter: 

Sacramental Preparation of Children for the 2022-2023 School Year

If your child is in Grade 2 (or grade 3/4 students who were unable to participate over the past 2 years):  Grade 2 is generally the year when the Sacraments of First Eucharist (First Communion) and First Reconciliation are offered. We invite you and your child to come and hear all about the Sacraments!  We invite you to our information meeting:  Wednesday September 28th, 6:30-7:30pm in St Philips Parish Hall. You must sign up by noon on Tuesday, September 27th to attend this meeting;  please click this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/yWMCegtVJtTaaQYK6  Please note:  you don’t need to bring anything to the meeting.  After the meeting, you will be given the details on how to officially register online for this Sacrament. 

If your child is in Grade 6: Grade 6 is generally the year when students celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.   We invite you and your child to come and hear all about the Sacrament of Confirmation!  We invite you to our information meeting:  Wednesday September 28th, 7:30-8:30pm in St Philips Parish Hall. You must sign up by noon on Tuesday, September 27th to attend this meeting;  please click this link to sign up:  https://forms.gle/ELAMjurnR9UZi9Mf8.  Please note:   you don’t need to bring anything to the meeting.  After the meeting, you will be given the details on how to officially register online for this Sacrament. Questions?  Contact Tina at  tina.m.sul1977@gmail.com

 

Good morning Grade 2 families, 

All Grades 1-3 students will be attending a field trip to the Richmond Fair on Friday, Sept. 16.  Students will be attending in the morning only.  Permission/volunteer forms/medical forms will be going home with your son/daughter today.  

Thank you.  

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Our indoor gym days are on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.  

Tuesday: Block 2

Wednesday: Block 1

   

Hello and welcome to all Grade 2 families!  

Please see the Grade 2 welcome/introduction letters that were emailed to all families by clicking on the links below: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zkejIj1oDLhXol-Y3daQqZPyZ11rIA-9-3aQLNciTrc/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15KiREQcA0z3mZl-vhvNyIRkGb1nycQGUCoDKpBUg8Xw/edit?usp=sharing

St. Philip Line-Up Map 2022-2023.pdf 

        

I wanted to thank all Grade 2 families for a great year in Grade 2!  Thank you for all of your support.  I hope you all have a joy-filled and blessed summer!  

:)  Adam McSheffrey  

 Hello, 

I am hopeful to give out freezies or popsicles to the Grade 2 students tomorrow.  Please advise of any allergies. Thank you!  :) 

Happy Father's Day to all the dads in our school community!  

 We are finished our Grade 2 WWW for the year.  Our WWW review continues this week.  

WWW Review # 3

1. can't

2. don't

3. won't

4. before

5. again 

 We are finished our Grade 2 WWW for the year.  Our WWW review continues this week.  

WWW Review # 2

1. where

2. which

3. could

4. should

5. would  

 

Yesterday we celebrated the great Feast of Pentecost in the Catholic Church.  Come Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on Us!  

We are finished our Grade 2 WWW for the year.  Our WWW review begins this week.  

WWW Review # 1

1. because

2. sometimes

3. outside

4. pretty

5. writing  

 Our Grade 2 Scientist in Schools workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday - June 2

We are finished our Grade 2 Word Wall Words for the year.  We will begin a WWW review starting next week.  

 Library resumes tomorrow - May 19th

       WWW Week # 28

1. talk

2. caught

3. two

4. clap

5. blue

* This will be our last week of new WWW in Grade 2.  We will continue with a WWW review of this year's words for the remainder of the school year.  

       WWW Week # 27

1. best

2. them

3. yellow

4. come

5. some

 

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers within our school community!  

The Grade 2 students planted "Spider Plants"  for a Mother's Day surprise.  A big thank you to Adele Courville for the Spider Plants and for volunteering her time to conduct this exciting planting project with the Grade 2s!  

Hello Grade 2 Families,

The note below regarding Scientist in School was sent home today:

May 5, 2022

Dear Parents, 

The Grade 2s (Ms. Oliver and Mr. McSheffrey’s classes) will be participating in a Scientists in the School workshop on Thursday May 26th. This is an excellent hands-on learning opportunity for the students to learn more about the properties of matter through experimentation.  Below is a description of the workshop - Properties Really Matter: 

“Liquids and solids are everywhere! Explore household solids and liquids and how they interact with each other. Investigate the properties of solubility, absorption and buoyancy. Then engineer the solution to a common problem. Create an unusual concoction from an everyday solid and watch it dance!”

The cost of the Scientist in School workshop will be $7.00 per student.  This fee is to be paid using School Cash Online.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher should you have any questions regarding the Scientist in School workshop.  

Thank you, 

Ms. Oliver and Mr. McSheffrey 

This week is Catholic Education Week in Ontario!  We have many exciting activities, learning opportunities, and important dates this week.  

Monday: Mass, Catholic Education Week Liturgy, Tennis, Surprise Guest and Planting Project :) 

Tuesday: Book Fair Preview, Painting Project

Wednesday: Reading Buddies

Thursday: Mystery Reader, Book Fair Shopping

Friday: Falcons Nest Grand Opening, Outdoor Learning 

      WWW Week # 26

1. black

2. brothers

3. sisters

4. from 

5. spring

Reminders and Upcoming Dates: 

On Monday (May 2) students from our Grade 2 class will be attending mass at St. Philip Catholic Parish.  Also, they will be participating in their second Tennis workshop with Gym Jam Tennis.  

Book Fair: 

Our "preview" visit will be on Tuesday May 3.  Please do not send in any money on this date.  

Our "shopping" visit will be on Thursday May 5.  If you wish for your son/daughter to purchase books/items from the book fair, please send any money in a labeled Ziploc bag or envelope.  Also, it is helpful to write down the title of a book if you want your son/daughter to get something specific.  Thank you very much for your support of our book fair at St. Philip Catholic School!  

     WWW Week # 25

1. favourite

2. many

3. pretty

4. very

5. again

    WWW Week # 24

1. can't

2. don't

3. won't

4. your

5. does

Christ is risen, Alleluia!  

Happy Easter to all Grade 2 families!  

 

I wish all Grade 2 families a blessed Holy Week as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Jesus' resurrection at Easter!  

   WWW Week # 23

1. about

2. how

3. house

4. our

5. outside

  WWW Week # 22

1.  new

2. who

3. into

4. teacher 

5. over

 

Tomorrow is "Chew for Peru and St. Brigid's Camp Too".  

Friday: Dress as your favourite book character and school BINGO block!  :)  

Please bring in a $2.00 donation to support our Lenten fundraiser at St. Philip Catholic School.  Thank you for your generous support.  

 WWW Week # 21

1.  quit

2. could

3. should

4. would 

5. thing 

 WWW Week # 20

1. then 

2. sometimes

3. one

4. won 

5. blue 

 

This week is spirit week at St. Philip Catholic!  

 WWW Week # 19

1. this

2. more

3. animal

4. find

5. some

  WWW - Week 18

1. race

2. night

3. boy

4. girl

5. children

  WWW - Week 17

1. nice

2. ride

3. thing

4. good

5. look

Reminder: Please review/sign/return yellow student verification forms as soon as possible.  

Thank you

 WWW - Week 16

1. writing

2. people

3. eating

4. after

*there are only 4 WWW this week 

 

Good morning Grade 2 Families, 

Happy Valentine's Day!  Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Valentine.  Today is also the beginning of Kindness Week at the OCSB.  

Have a great week!

WWW - Week 15

1. they

2. knew

3. too

4. stay

5. rain 

Remember to wear your Canadian colours tomorrow if you would like!  :)  

Our class will be participating in the outdoor St. Philip Olympic Activities from 1:15-2:15

 

On Friday (Feb. 11) the students will be participating in an Outdoor Olympics Activity Day!  Each class will participate in outdoor activities for roughly 1 hour.  

Students are invited to wear Team Canada colours if they wish.  :) 

 

Hello Grade 2 Families, 

Monday we celebrate Saint Valentine's Day at St. Philip Catholic School!  We will be distributing valentines in our class.  Students are invited to bring in valentines to share with their classmates if they wish.  There are 20 students in our class.  

Important Dates: 

Feb. 9 - Report cards available on the OCSB parent portal

Feb. 11 - Last day to submit a pizza order 

Feb. 11 - Olympic Day (Wear your Canadian colours) 

Feb. 14 - St. Valentine's Day

Feb. 21 - Family Day 

  

Hello to all Grade 2 families!  

Please see my Grade 2 welcome/introduction letter that was emailed to all families by clicking on the link below: 

Grade 2 Welcome/Introduction Letter