1st & 2nd Grade News
December 10, 2009
Show & Tell: A gently used stuffed animal to put in Mrs. Short’s box for the Bangladesh orphans.
Memory Verse: “The people must build a holy place for me. Then I can live among them.” Ex. 25:8 (To be said December 11.)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 12/11 knelt, knife, knot, knock, knob, knee, wreck, wrote, wreath, wrong, don’t, small 12/18 plain, chain, raid, paint, pair, bait, gray, May, stay, clay, are, only
Spelling: 1st Grade: 12/11 hot, not, got, top, mop, flop, plop, stop 12/18: fog, dog, hog, hen, den, you, all, am
Hot Lunch:
Monday Mac & Cheese/w peas
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/Fries
Wednesday Quesadilla or Burrito w/Rice
Thursday Vege Loaf w/Mixed Veggies
Friday TCJA Lunch
Christmas Offering: This year we are going to take a special Christmas offering for ADRA in place of gifts for ourselves. (Adventist Development and Relief Agency International) The money will be matched—each $1.00 donated becomes $7.00 to feed hungry children. “Through God’s goodness, ADRA has a remarkable matching opportunity to help end hunger. EVERY $1 DONATED becomes $7! These matching gifts are often the difference between life and death for those who suffer from daily, excruciating hunger. Your gift will permit ADRA’S FOOD PROGRAMS to expand, thereby helping more people each day.”
We will take this offering on Friday, December 19. Several children have already been bringing in money. We have red and white stockings hanging on our Christmas tree which we’re filling with the offerings.
Thank you for your part in sending the delicious cookies on Thursday. We’ll update you as soon as we know the total for the cookie sale.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Thursday evening, December 18, at 6:30, our Christmas program begins. We are participating in a musical with K-6. Mrs. Short, our director, is asking that the students wear a white shirt and black pants/skirt. Each family is asked to bring a Christmas dessert to share in the fellowship after the program.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSUE & RIVERS: Both students will turn 8 just before December is over. Josue on December 30 and Rivers on December 31. We’ll celebrate after we return from Christmas break.
TEN COMMANDMENTS: I forgot to talk about the 10 commandments that came home last week typed out on a paper. I’m challenging the students to learn all of the commandments. It’s not a requirement but if a student can say all 10, he/she will receive something special as a reminder of those verses committed to memory. The memorization must be completed before the end of the school year!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
December 3, 2009
Show & Tell: A special Christmas decoration
Memory Verse: “I will live with the people of Israel. I will be their God. And they will know that I am the Lord their God.” Ex. 28:45, 46
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 12/4 judge, bridge, fudge, budge, catch, scratch, crutch, stretch, switch, stitch, away, below 12/11 knelt, knife, knot, knock, knob, knee, wreck, wrote, wreath, wrong, don’t, small
2nd Enrichment: 12/4 boulders, crawled, juiciest, mushrooms, bullfrogs, crickets, moss, pillow, ceiling, insects, multiply, salamanders
Spelling: 1st Grade: 12/4: the, and, of, in, on, up, it, at 12/11 hot, not, got, top, mop, flop, plop, stop
Hot Lunch:
Monday Stroganoff/green beans
Tuesday Soup with Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday TCJA Lunch
Spoons/Forks: Some children have still forgotten to bring something to eat with in their lunch. Thanks for reminding your student to include a spoon in the lunchbox.
Christmas Offering: This year we are going to take a special Christmas offering in place of gifts for ourselves for ADRA. (Adventist Development and Relief Agency International) The money will be matched—each $1.00 donated becomes $7.00 to feed hungry children. “Through God’s goodness, ADRA has a remarkable matching opportunity to help end hunger. EVERY $1 DONATED becomes $7! These matching gifts are often the difference between life and death for those who suffer from daily, excruciating hunger. Your gift will permit ADRA’S FOOD PROGRAMS to expand, thereby helping more people each day.”
We will take this offering on Friday, December 19.
I thought it would be good for the students to have a project that they can do to raise some extra funds for the Christmas offering. I’m proposing that we have a cookie sale on Thursday, December 10. You could make cookies with your child over the weekend, freeze them and then send them to school on the 10th.
We will make posters and advertise to the rest of the school. My plan is to sell one regular sized cookie for 25 cents. If the cookies are really small maybe they’ll be 2 for a quarter.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Thursday evening, December 18, at 6:30, is our Christmas program. We are participating in a musical with the 5/6th classroom. Mrs. Short, our director, is asking that the students wear a white shirt and black pants/skirt.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR! December 8 will be Taylor’s 7th birthday!
December 3, 2009
Show & Tell: A special Christmas decoration
Memory Verse: “I will live with the people of Israel. I will be their God. And they will know that I am the Lord their God.” Ex. 28:45, 46
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 12/4 judge, bridge, fudge, budge, catch, scratch, crutch, stretch, switch, stitch, away, below 12/11 knelt, knife, knot, knock, knob, knee, wreck, wrote, wreath, wrong, don’t, small
2nd Enrichment: 12/4 boulders, crawled, juiciest, mushrooms, bullfrogs, crickets, moss, pillow, ceiling, insects, multiply, salamanders
Spelling: 1st Grade: 12/4: the, and, of, in, on, up, it, at 12/11 hot, not, got, top, mop, flop, plop, stop
Hot Lunch:
Monday Stroganoff/green beans
Tuesday Soup with Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday TCJA Lunch
Spoons/Forks: Some children have still forgotten to bring something to eat with in their lunch. Thanks for reminding your student to include a spoon in the lunchbox.
Christmas Offering: This year we are going to take a special Christmas offering in place of gifts for ourselves for ADRA. (Adventist Development and Relief Agency International) The money will be matched—each $1.00 donated becomes $7.00 to feed hungry children. “Through God’s goodness, ADRA has a remarkable matching opportunity to help end hunger. EVERY $1 DONATED becomes $7! These matching gifts are often the difference between life and death for those who suffer from daily, excruciating hunger. Your gift will permit ADRA’S FOOD PROGRAMS to expand, thereby helping more people each day.”
We will take this offering on Friday, December 19.
I thought it would be good for the students to have a project that they can do to raise some extra funds for the Christmas offering. I’m proposing that we have a cookie sale on Thursday, December 10. You could make cookies with your child over the weekend, freeze them and then send them to school on the 10th.
We will make posters and advertise to the rest of the school. My plan is to sell one regular sized cookie for 25 cents. If the cookies are really small maybe they’ll be 2 for a quarter.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Thursday evening, December 18, at 6:30, is our Christmas program. We are participating in a musical with the 5/6th classroom. Mrs. Short, our director, is asking that the students wear a white shirt and black pants/skirt.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR! December 8 will be Taylor’s 7th birthday!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 19, 2009
Show & Tell: Two facts about the first Thanksgiving
Memory Verse: “The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give new strength. The Lord’s rules can be trusted. They make plain people wise.” Psalm 19:7 (to be said November 20)
Spelling - 2nd Grade - 11/20: brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other 12/5 judge, bridge, fudge, budge, catch, scratch, crutch, stretch, switch, stitch, away, below
Spelling - 1st Grade - 11/20: mug, bug, rug, tub, rub, cub, cut, hug 12/5: the, and, of, in, on, up, it, at
Hot Lunch:
Monday - Mac & Cheese/w peas
Tuesday - Sloppy Joes w/fries
Wednesday - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday - Happy Thanksgiving
Friday - Left-over day at home!
Week of Prayer: We have enjoyed the special worships each day with Kathy Tanaka, a friend of Mr. O’s from Canada.
Sabbath, November 21: We are scheduled to sing at the Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church. I would appreciate all who can participate to be there by 10:40 AM. Thanks!
Happy Birthday: Alex turns 7 on Monday, November 23!
Fall Concert: The concert scheduled for Monday, November 23 does not involve the first and second graders. This concert will be put on by the older students. You are welcome to attend! There will be a Book Sale after the concert. You were sent a flyer about it in the Tuesday folder.
Thanksgiving Meal: On Tuesday, November 24, I will be providing a meal for the classroom. Please don’t send a lunch or order hot lunch that day. We will have easy to eat, kid friendly foods to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Spoons/Forks: Please send something to eat with in your child’s lunch. For a time I had a bag of spoons in my drawer. They disappeared very quickly. For both the environment and my classroom budget it would be good to send a utensil that can be washed and used again and again. Thanks!
REMEMBER WE HAVE SCHOOL NEXT WEEK JUST ON MONDAY & TUESDAY!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 12, 2009
Show & Tell: A can of food to put in a Thanksgiving basket
Memory Verse: “The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give new strength. The Lord’s rules can be trusted. They make plain people wise.” Psalm 19:7 (to be said November 20)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 11/13: whale, wheel, thorn, chain, thank, black, white, crash, truck, 11/20 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: 1st Grade: 11/13: red, bed, web, pen, peg, get, set, pet 11/20: mug, bug, rug, tub, rub, cub, cut, hug
Hot Lunch:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Vege Loaf w/Mixed Veggies
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Franks or Griller
Week of Prayer: Next week we will be having special worships each day with Kathy Tanaka, a friend of Mr. O’s from Canada. The Pre-K through 2nd grade students will meet from 9:10-9:35 each morning. Pray that each student’s heart will be touched for Jesus.
Assembly: “When it rains, it pours!” This Friday morning we will be having 2 assemblies. Our 8:30 assembly will be led by the ASB students. At 11:00 we will listen to the Walla Walla Valley Academy Orchestra.
Fall Concert: The concert scheduled for Monday, November 23 does not involve the first and second graders. This concert will be put on by the older students. You are welcome to attend !
SPELLING CITY.COM: 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you lists set up for 1st/2nd grade.
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November 12, 2009
Show & Tell: A can of food to put in a Thanksgiving basket
Memory Verse: “The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give new strength. The Lord’s rules can be trusted. They make plain people wise.” Psalm 19:7 (to be said November 20)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 11/13: whale, wheel, thorn, chain, thank, black, white, crash, truck, 11/20 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: 1st Grade: 11/13: red, bed, web, pen, peg, get, set, pet 11/20: mug, bug, rug, tub, rub, cub, cut, hug
Hot Lunch:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Vege Loaf w/Mixed Veggies
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Franks or Griller
Week of Prayer: Next week we will be having special worships each day with Kathy Tanaka, a friend of Mr. O’s from Canada. The Pre-K through 2nd grade students will meet from 9:10-9:35 each morning. Pray that each student’s heart will be touched for Jesus.
Assembly: “When it rains, it pours!” This Friday morning we will be having 2 assemblies. Our 8:30 assembly will be led by the ASB students. At 11:00 we will listen to the Walla Walla Valley Academy Orchestra.
Fall Concert: The concert scheduled for Monday, November 23 does not involve the first and second graders. This concert will be put on by the older students. You are welcome to attend !
SPELLING CITY.COM: 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you lists set up for 1st/2nd grade.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 5, 2009
Show & Tell: An Indian object
Memory Verse: “It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. The Egyptians also tried to do it but they were drowned.” Hebrews 11:29(To be said November 6)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 11/6: I’m, she’s, he’s, we’re, can’t, you’re, they’re, it’s, aren’t, doesn’t, children, because 11/13: whale, wheel, thorn, chain, thank, black, white, crash, truck, think, between, something
1st Grade: 11/6 ten, men, hen, wet, beg, leg, vet, net 11/13 red, bed, web, pen, peg, get, set, pet
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta w/Garlic Bread
Tuesday Chili w/Corn Bread
Wednesday Chic Nuggets w/Potato Salad
Thursday Bean Enchiladas w/Corn
Friday Franks or Griller
Veterans Day: This coming Wednesday, November 11, there will be a Veterans/Grandparents Day celebration here at the school beginning with a breakfast at 7:00 AM for the students, parents, grandparents, and veterans. There will be a short program about 8:15.
Next Church Appointment: November 21 the students are being asked to be part of the Richland Church Service.
BOOK-IT READING: The following students completed the 240 minutes of reading for the month of October: Taylor, Tyler, Weston, Conner, Artie, Sun-Yu, Sasha, & Courtland
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Thank you for coming to your P-T conference. It was good to chat with each of you.
SPELLING CITY.COM: 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you lists set up for 1st/2nd grade.
November 5, 2009
Show & Tell: An Indian object
Memory Verse: “It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. The Egyptians also tried to do it but they were drowned.” Hebrews 11:29(To be said November 6)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 11/6: I’m, she’s, he’s, we’re, can’t, you’re, they’re, it’s, aren’t, doesn’t, children, because 11/13: whale, wheel, thorn, chain, thank, black, white, crash, truck, think, between, something
1st Grade: 11/6 ten, men, hen, wet, beg, leg, vet, net 11/13 red, bed, web, pen, peg, get, set, pet
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta w/Garlic Bread
Tuesday Chili w/Corn Bread
Wednesday Chic Nuggets w/Potato Salad
Thursday Bean Enchiladas w/Corn
Friday Franks or Griller
Veterans Day: This coming Wednesday, November 11, there will be a Veterans/Grandparents Day celebration here at the school beginning with a breakfast at 7:00 AM for the students, parents, grandparents, and veterans. There will be a short program about 8:15.
Next Church Appointment: November 21 the students are being asked to be part of the Richland Church Service.
BOOK-IT READING: The following students completed the 240 minutes of reading for the month of October: Taylor, Tyler, Weston, Conner, Artie, Sun-Yu, Sasha, & Courtland
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Thank you for coming to your P-T conference. It was good to chat with each of you.
SPELLING CITY.COM: 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you lists set up for 1st/2nd grade.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 29, 2009
Show & Tell: Favorite Food Day: It’s really a fun potluck that year by year every 1st & 2nd graders looks forward to. The “Alumni” of our class always stand at the door and wish they were back in this classroom just for a day. Each child should bring a favorite food to share with everyone. No one should plan on getting hot lunch on Friday!
Memory Verse: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Ps. 91:1 (To be sung October 30)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/30 chain, goat, play, sweet, team, baby, bunny, windy, puppy, sunny, your, does 11/6: I’m, she’s, he’s, we’re, can’t, you’re, they’re, it’s, aren’t, doesn’t, children, because
1st Grade: 10/30 mom, cot, box, top, fox, pot, hop 11/6 ten, men, hen, wet, beg, leg, vet, net
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/fries
Wednesday 1/2 day of school Franks or Griller
Thursday 1/2 day of school Franks or Griller
Friday 1/2 day of school Franks or Grill
Next Church Appointment: November 21 the students are being asked to be part of the Richland Church Service. Thank you for bringing your student to the past two weekends of performances. I’ve heard many good comments about their singing. I know it’s an effort to go to all three churches in a short time, but we need to “showcase” our school to our constituent churches.
BOOK-IT READING: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. There are only a few days to finish the 240 minutes of reading for the pizza certificate this month. Please return your October calendar on Monday, November 2.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Remember there will be half days of school on Wednesday, November 4 & Thursday, November 5. Conference schedules will be sent home on Friday. If you’ve forgotten to sign up for a conference, please contact Mrs. Hibbs in the office.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUN-YU: Sun-Yu turns 7 on November 3! Happy Birthday!
Pencils & Glue sticks: Many children are running out of pencils and glue sticks. My supply here in the classroom is limited. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements. Thanks to those who’ve already sent a new supply of pencils.
Pumpkin Patch Adventure: Thank you to the parents who made our trip possible! The rain held off until we returned to the school. We thanked God for that!
SPELLING CITY.COM: Please check out a really cool website for the students to use to practice their spelling words. 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you directly to the lists set up for my classroom. Thank you, Sonja Knight, for finding the site and for setting up the lists for us each week.
The students are practicing spelling in the computer lab each Thursday afternoon using this site.
October 29, 2009
Show & Tell: Favorite Food Day: It’s really a fun potluck that year by year every 1st & 2nd graders looks forward to. The “Alumni” of our class always stand at the door and wish they were back in this classroom just for a day. Each child should bring a favorite food to share with everyone. No one should plan on getting hot lunch on Friday!
Memory Verse: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Ps. 91:1 (To be sung October 30)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/30 chain, goat, play, sweet, team, baby, bunny, windy, puppy, sunny, your, does 11/6: I’m, she’s, he’s, we’re, can’t, you’re, they’re, it’s, aren’t, doesn’t, children, because
1st Grade: 10/30 mom, cot, box, top, fox, pot, hop 11/6 ten, men, hen, wet, beg, leg, vet, net
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/fries
Wednesday 1/2 day of school Franks or Griller
Thursday 1/2 day of school Franks or Griller
Friday 1/2 day of school Franks or Grill
Next Church Appointment: November 21 the students are being asked to be part of the Richland Church Service. Thank you for bringing your student to the past two weekends of performances. I’ve heard many good comments about their singing. I know it’s an effort to go to all three churches in a short time, but we need to “showcase” our school to our constituent churches.
BOOK-IT READING: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. There are only a few days to finish the 240 minutes of reading for the pizza certificate this month. Please return your October calendar on Monday, November 2.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Remember there will be half days of school on Wednesday, November 4 & Thursday, November 5. Conference schedules will be sent home on Friday. If you’ve forgotten to sign up for a conference, please contact Mrs. Hibbs in the office.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUN-YU: Sun-Yu turns 7 on November 3! Happy Birthday!
Pencils & Glue sticks: Many children are running out of pencils and glue sticks. My supply here in the classroom is limited. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements. Thanks to those who’ve already sent a new supply of pencils.
Pumpkin Patch Adventure: Thank you to the parents who made our trip possible! The rain held off until we returned to the school. We thanked God for that!
SPELLING CITY.COM: Please check out a really cool website for the students to use to practice their spelling words. 1. Go to tcja.org 2. Click on my picture which will link you to my blog. 3. On the right hand side scroll down to the education links. 4. Click on the last one which is called Spelling List Games. 5. It will take you directly to the lists set up for my classroom. Thank you, Sonja Knight, for finding the site and for setting up the lists for us each week.
The students are practicing spelling in the computer lab each Thursday afternoon using this site.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 22, 2009
Show & Tell: Show a picture of fall. Please make note that next Friday is our Favorite Food Day. It’s really a fun potluck that year by year every 1st or 2nd grader looks forward to. The “alumni” of our class always stand at the door and wish they were in 1st & 2nd for a day. Each child should bring a favorite food to share with the class. No one should plan on getting hot lunch that day.
Memory Verse: I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. Ex. 4:12 (To be sung October 23)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/23: brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these 10/30 chain, goat, play, sweet, team, baby, bunnym windy, puppy, sunny, your, does
1st grade: mom, cot, box, top, fox, pot, hop
Hot Lunch Menu:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup w/Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Franks or Griller
Pasco Riverview Church Appointment: Please have your student at the Pasco Riverview Church by 10:40 this Sabbath, October 24. We will be singing part of Psalm 91 and Praise Ye the Father. Thank you for bringing your children to participate last week at the Kennewick Church. They did a good job!
Book-It Reading: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. There is only one more week to finish the 240 minutes for the pizza certificate this month!
Pencils: Many children running out of pencils. My supply here in the classroom is also low. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements. Thanks to those who’ve sent replacement pencils. There are still some children who’ve forgotten to bring new ones.
Pumpkin Patch Adventure: This coming Monday, October 26, is our last chance to try for the field trip. We’re praying for clear weather. We will leave the school at 9:00 AM. Our appointment is at 9:30. Please remember to dress your child for being outdoors in a farm environment. I won’t send out another permission slip. If you don’t want your child to attend, let me know. Don’t forget to send along the booster seat.
October 22, 2009
Show & Tell: Show a picture of fall. Please make note that next Friday is our Favorite Food Day. It’s really a fun potluck that year by year every 1st or 2nd grader looks forward to. The “alumni” of our class always stand at the door and wish they were in 1st & 2nd for a day. Each child should bring a favorite food to share with the class. No one should plan on getting hot lunch that day.
Memory Verse: I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. Ex. 4:12 (To be sung October 23)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/23: brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these 10/30 chain, goat, play, sweet, team, baby, bunnym windy, puppy, sunny, your, does
1st grade: mom, cot, box, top, fox, pot, hop
Hot Lunch Menu:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup w/Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast for Lunch
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Franks or Griller
Pasco Riverview Church Appointment: Please have your student at the Pasco Riverview Church by 10:40 this Sabbath, October 24. We will be singing part of Psalm 91 and Praise Ye the Father. Thank you for bringing your children to participate last week at the Kennewick Church. They did a good job!
Book-It Reading: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. There is only one more week to finish the 240 minutes for the pizza certificate this month!
Pencils: Many children running out of pencils. My supply here in the classroom is also low. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements. Thanks to those who’ve sent replacement pencils. There are still some children who’ve forgotten to bring new ones.
Pumpkin Patch Adventure: This coming Monday, October 26, is our last chance to try for the field trip. We’re praying for clear weather. We will leave the school at 9:00 AM. Our appointment is at 9:30. Please remember to dress your child for being outdoors in a farm environment. I won’t send out another permission slip. If you don’t want your child to attend, let me know. Don’t forget to send along the booster seat.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 15, 2009
Show & Tell: Tell 3 facts about your favorite African Animal. (Parents, please help your student find interesting facts on the internet if possible.)
Memory Verse: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. He will lead you to the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (To be said October 16)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/16: his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/23: brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
1st grade: bib, mat, Sam, dad, rib, fit, rim
Hot Lunch Menu:
Monday Pasta w/garlic bread
Tuesday Chili w/bread
Wednesday Chic Nuggets w/Potato Salad
Thursday Bean Enchiladas w/corn
Friday Franks or Griller
Kennewick Church Appointment: Please have your student at the Kennewick Church by 10:40 this Sabbath, October 17. We will be singing part of Psalm 91 and Praise Ye the Father. Thanks.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19 at 8:30
Book-It Reading: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. When the month is up if the 240 minutes are turned in he/she will receive a certificate for a pizza from Pizza Hut.
Pencils: Many children running out of pencils. My supply here in the classroom is also low. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements.
Pumpkin Patch Trip: As many of you heard through your student our field trip scheduled for Wednesday, the 14th was postponed due to the rain. As it was pouring rain during the time we were scheduled to be at the pumpkin patch, I was so thankful we’d been able to reschedule it for Monday, October 26 at 9:30. I’m hoping the same drivers will be able to drive for us on that day.
October 15, 2009
Show & Tell: Tell 3 facts about your favorite African Animal. (Parents, please help your student find interesting facts on the internet if possible.)
Memory Verse: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. He will lead you to the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (To be said October 16)
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 10/16: his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/23: brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
1st grade: bib, mat, Sam, dad, rib, fit, rim
Hot Lunch Menu:
Monday Pasta w/garlic bread
Tuesday Chili w/bread
Wednesday Chic Nuggets w/Potato Salad
Thursday Bean Enchiladas w/corn
Friday Franks or Griller
Kennewick Church Appointment: Please have your student at the Kennewick Church by 10:40 this Sabbath, October 17. We will be singing part of Psalm 91 and Praise Ye the Father. Thanks.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19 at 8:30
Book-It Reading: Continue encouraging your student to read 60 minutes a week. When the month is up if the 240 minutes are turned in he/she will receive a certificate for a pizza from Pizza Hut.
Pencils: Many children running out of pencils. My supply here in the classroom is also low. Please check with your student and see if he/she needs replacements.
Pumpkin Patch Trip: As many of you heard through your student our field trip scheduled for Wednesday, the 14th was postponed due to the rain. As it was pouring rain during the time we were scheduled to be at the pumpkin patch, I was so thankful we’d been able to reschedule it for Monday, October 26 at 9:30. I’m hoping the same drivers will be able to drive for us on that day.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 8, 2009
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the letter D
Memory Verse: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. He will lead you to the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (To be said Friday, October 16)
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for October 9: robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet Words for October 16: his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are Second Graders you are also responsible to spell the first grade words on the Friday test!
1st Grade Spelling: We are beginning some spelling words for first grade. These are words that we’ve worked with this week in Phonics. I’ve been so pleased with how well the first graders are doing that we’re ahead of where some classes have been at this time in the school year. The words for October 9 are: bit, hit, kit, pit, sit, zip, lid
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese/w peas
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/Fries
Wednesday Quesadilla or Burrito w/Rice
Thursday Vege Loaf w/Mixed Veggies
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
Church Appointments: Our school has been asked to put on the church services at Kennewick SDA Church on October 17 and Riverview SDA Church on the 24th. Our class will be singing. I know it’s hard for some of you to participate because of previously scheduled responsibilities, but I’ll be sending out a note today to determine how many of my students will be able to make those two appointments. Thank you for working with us on this.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19
Book-it Reading Program: When your student turns in his/her reading minutes for this month (October) he/she will receive a Pizza Hut certificate for reading 240 minutes for the month.
Field Trip: We will be taking a field trip to the pumpkin patch/corn maze on Wednesday, October 14. At first we’d been scheduled to go the one on Road 68. After determining that they would not allow the children to go through the corn maze, we changed our trip to the Country Mercantile on Highway 395. Our tour is scheduled for 9:00 AM. We will need to leave the school by 8:35.
We need drivers for the trip. At the moment I have two drivers scheduled plus myself. I have need for drivers for 7 more children. Please let me know if you’d be available to drive.
Remember your child will need a booster seat. The state law requires children up to their 8th birthday to use a booster seat. Last month I measured the children and no one is tall enough to get out of the law. Only two students are old enough to not require a booster.
October 8, 2009
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the letter D
Memory Verse: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. He will lead you to the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (To be said Friday, October 16)
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for October 9: robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet Words for October 16: his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are Second Graders you are also responsible to spell the first grade words on the Friday test!
1st Grade Spelling: We are beginning some spelling words for first grade. These are words that we’ve worked with this week in Phonics. I’ve been so pleased with how well the first graders are doing that we’re ahead of where some classes have been at this time in the school year. The words for October 9 are: bit, hit, kit, pit, sit, zip, lid
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese/w peas
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/Fries
Wednesday Quesadilla or Burrito w/Rice
Thursday Vege Loaf w/Mixed Veggies
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
Church Appointments: Our school has been asked to put on the church services at Kennewick SDA Church on October 17 and Riverview SDA Church on the 24th. Our class will be singing. I know it’s hard for some of you to participate because of previously scheduled responsibilities, but I’ll be sending out a note today to determine how many of my students will be able to make those two appointments. Thank you for working with us on this.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19
Book-it Reading Program: When your student turns in his/her reading minutes for this month (October) he/she will receive a Pizza Hut certificate for reading 240 minutes for the month.
Field Trip: We will be taking a field trip to the pumpkin patch/corn maze on Wednesday, October 14. At first we’d been scheduled to go the one on Road 68. After determining that they would not allow the children to go through the corn maze, we changed our trip to the Country Mercantile on Highway 395. Our tour is scheduled for 9:00 AM. We will need to leave the school by 8:35.
We need drivers for the trip. At the moment I have two drivers scheduled plus myself. I have need for drivers for 7 more children. Please let me know if you’d be available to drive.
Remember your child will need a booster seat. The state law requires children up to their 8th birthday to use a booster seat. Last month I measured the children and no one is tall enough to get out of the law. Only two students are old enough to not require a booster.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 1, 2009
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed African Animal
Memory Verse: God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day. He made it holy because on that day He rested. He rested from all the work He had done in creating the world. Genesis 2:3 (To be said this Friday, October 2)
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for October 2: pinecone, pigpen, sunset, bathtub, backpack, windmill, pancake, bedtime, there, many, very, their Words for October 9: robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet
1st Grade Spelling: We are beginning some spelling words for first grade. These are words that we’ve worked with this week in Phonics. I’ve been so pleased with how well the first graders are doing that we’re ahead of where some classes have been at this time in the school year. The words for October 2 are: hat, sat, fat, jam, rat, bat, ram
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Stroganoff/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup/Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday Pancakes/Stripples
Thursday Chicken Nuggets/Potato Salad
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
Church Appointments: Our school has been asked to put on the church services at Kennewick SDA Church on October 17 and Riverview SDA Church on the 24th. Our class will be singing. I know it’s hard for some of you to participate because of already scheduled responsibilities, but I’ll be sending out a note next week to determine how many of my students will be able to make those two appointments. Thank you for working with us on this.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19, will be picture retake day. When the pictures come in the next few days, if you’re not happy with how your student’s pictures turned out, return the envelope and have retakes!
October 1, 2009
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed African Animal
Memory Verse: God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day. He made it holy because on that day He rested. He rested from all the work He had done in creating the world. Genesis 2:3 (To be said this Friday, October 2)
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for October 2: pinecone, pigpen, sunset, bathtub, backpack, windmill, pancake, bedtime, there, many, very, their Words for October 9: robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet
1st Grade Spelling: We are beginning some spelling words for first grade. These are words that we’ve worked with this week in Phonics. I’ve been so pleased with how well the first graders are doing that we’re ahead of where some classes have been at this time in the school year. The words for October 2 are: hat, sat, fat, jam, rat, bat, ram
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Stroganoff/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup/Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday Pancakes/Stripples
Thursday Chicken Nuggets/Potato Salad
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
Church Appointments: Our school has been asked to put on the church services at Kennewick SDA Church on October 17 and Riverview SDA Church on the 24th. Our class will be singing. I know it’s hard for some of you to participate because of already scheduled responsibilities, but I’ll be sending out a note next week to determine how many of my students will be able to make those two appointments. Thank you for working with us on this.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19, will be picture retake day. When the pictures come in the next few days, if you’re not happy with how your student’s pictures turned out, return the envelope and have retakes!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 24, 2009
SHOW & TELL: Your favorite Bible verse
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals. And let each produce more of its own kind. Genesis 1:24
2nd Grade Spelling:
. Words for September 25; patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made Words for October 2: pinecone, pigpen, sunset, bathtub, backpack, windmill, pancake, bedtime, there, many, very, their
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo,
your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which, where, when, what, were, went, we
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta & Garlic Bread
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/ Fries or PRE-order Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday Bean Enchiladas w/Corn
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Caleb will be 7 on September 26!
Nutrition: We are studying about healthy eating in science. Help your child learn to pay attention to the nutritional labels on the foods they eat. We did a fun exercise with the sugar content of foods showing the amount of sugar with sugar cubes.
P.E. Mrs. Short has been gone to Outdoor School with the 5th & 6th graders. Mrs. Shupe has taught PE to the students this week.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19, will be picture retake day. When the pictures come in the next few days, if you’re not happy with how your student’s pictures turned out, return the envelope and have retakes!
September 24, 2009
SHOW & TELL: Your favorite Bible verse
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals. And let each produce more of its own kind. Genesis 1:24
2nd Grade Spelling:
. Words for September 25; patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made Words for October 2: pinecone, pigpen, sunset, bathtub, backpack, windmill, pancake, bedtime, there, many, very, their
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo,
your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which, where, when, what, were, went, we
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta & Garlic Bread
Tuesday Sloppy Joes w/ Fries or PRE-order Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday Bean Enchiladas w/Corn
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Caleb will be 7 on September 26!
Nutrition: We are studying about healthy eating in science. Help your child learn to pay attention to the nutritional labels on the foods they eat. We did a fun exercise with the sugar content of foods showing the amount of sugar with sugar cubes.
P.E. Mrs. Short has been gone to Outdoor School with the 5th & 6th graders. Mrs. Shupe has taught PE to the students this week.
Picture Retake Day: Monday, October 19, will be picture retake day. When the pictures come in the next few days, if you’re not happy with how your student’s pictures turned out, return the envelope and have retakes!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 17, 2009
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the letter S
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth produce plants. Some plants
will make grain for seeds. Others will make fruit with seeds in it.
Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.” And it happened.
Genesis 1:11 This memory verse is to be said, September 18.
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for September 18: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs,
skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide Enrichment Words for September 25: glad, ladder, spend, trend, blend, friend, pretend, grinning, skinned, spinner, shin, split, bookend, printing. Words for September 25; patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo,
your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Check TCJA.org website for this week’s menu
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Rylee turned 6 on the 12th! Happy Birthday, Caleb will be 7 on September 26!
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES: Tomorrow, September 18, the photographer will be here to take individual pictures of the students. Even if you don’t want to buy
the photographers package, your student will have his/her picture taken
for use in the school year book.
September 17, 2009
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the letter S
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth produce plants. Some plants
will make grain for seeds. Others will make fruit with seeds in it.
Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.” And it happened.
Genesis 1:11 This memory verse is to be said, September 18.
2nd Grade Spelling:
Words for September 18: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs,
skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide Enrichment Words for September 25: glad, ladder, spend, trend, blend, friend, pretend, grinning, skinned, spinner, shin, split, bookend, printing. Words for September 25; patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo,
your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Check TCJA.org website for this week’s menu
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Rylee turned 6 on the 12th! Happy Birthday, Caleb will be 7 on September 26!
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES: Tomorrow, September 18, the photographer will be here to take individual pictures of the students. Even if you don’t want to buy
the photographers package, your student will have his/her picture taken
for use in the school year book.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 10, 2009
SHOW & TELL: My favorite Bible character
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth produce plants. Some plants will make grain for seeds. Others will make fruit with seeds in it. Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.” And it happened. Genesis 1:11 (This memory verse to be said, September 18. We have had a short week and this verse is a bit longer.)
2nd Grade Spelling: Words for September 11: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what Enrichment words for 9/11: maid, captain, Naaman, chariot, idol, leprosy, prophet, with, will, why, who, which Words for September 18: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo, your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup & Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast 4 Lunch (Pancakes)
Thursday Chic Nuggets w/ Potato Salad
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Connor turns 7 on the 17th! Happy Birthday, Conner!
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES: On September 18 the photographer will be here to take individual pictures of the students. Even if you don’t want to buy the photographers package, your student will have his/her picture taken for use in the school year book.
September 10, 2009
SHOW & TELL: My favorite Bible character
Memory Verse: Then God said, “Let the earth produce plants. Some plants will make grain for seeds. Others will make fruit with seeds in it. Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.” And it happened. Genesis 1:11 (This memory verse to be said, September 18. We have had a short week and this verse is a bit longer.)
2nd Grade Spelling: Words for September 11: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what Enrichment words for 9/11: maid, captain, Naaman, chariot, idol, leprosy, prophet, with, will, why, who, which Words for September 18: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide
1st Grade Spelling: No actual spelling words yet! Word Wall Words: zoo, your, you, write, would, won’t, won, with, will, why, who, which
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Stroganoff w/Green Beans
Tuesday Soup & Grilled Sandwich
Wednesday Breakfast 4 Lunch (Pancakes)
Thursday Chic Nuggets w/ Potato Salad
Friday Big Franks or Grillers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Connor turns 7 on the 17th! Happy Birthday, Conner!
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES: On September 18 the photographer will be here to take individual pictures of the students. Even if you don’t want to buy the photographers package, your student will have his/her picture taken for use in the school year book.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 3, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that came from a garden
MEMORY VERSE: Then God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. God saw that the light was good.” Genesis 1:3, 4
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for September 4: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane Enrichment words for those who passed the pre-test on Monday: zoo, your, you, write, would, won’t, won, dark, Daniel, lion, hero, little, Jesus. Words for September 11: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what
1st Grade SPELLING: There will be no 1st grade spelling words for a few weeks. !st graders can practice reading the Word Wall Words: zoo, your, you, write, would, won’t, won
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday No School! Labor Day
Tuesday Bean Enchilada
Wednesday Pasta w/Garlic Bread
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Big Franks or Griller
Enrollment: There are 18 students in the morning. One student joins us for the afternoon in the K-1 program. There are 10 first graders and 8 second graders, 12 boys (with K-1) and 7 girls.
Book Check-Out: I’ve already started the students on their classroom book checkout system. Only one book should be home at a time. As soon as the book is read and returned to the classroom, the student can check-out a new book. When a student completes reading 50 books from the classroom library at home, a Barnes and Noble gift certificate will be presented to the student. I’m asking students to read at home one hour per week. This is important for continued growth in reading skills. Several students are already amassing a row of stars on the reading chart for books checked out and read at home.
Email: If you would like me to send you this weekly note to your email address, please sign up with me at vcana@tcja.org. It will also come home in hardcopy in your child’s homework folder as usual.
Volunteers: Several parents are devoting time to our classroom. It is SUCH a blessing! Thank you to each one. We are a very busy room especially as the children settle into the demands of a new grade. Helping hands are much appreciated.
PE: Mrs. Short is teaching 1st and 2nd grade PE this year from 2:30-3:00 Monday thru Thursday. The students have been good about remembering appropriate shoes for running.
Labor Day
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
August 27, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that reminds you of summer
MEMORY VERSE: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for September 3: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane
1st Grade SPELLING: There will be no 1st grade spelling words for a few weeks.
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday To be announced
Tuesday To be announced
Wednesday To be announced
Thursday To be announced
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Beginning of Year: Even though we’re only a few days into our school year, the children are settling into the routines. We’ve accomplished quite a bit this week as we review/learn the rules of the classroom. There are 17 students in the morning. One student joins us for the afternoon in the K-1 program. There are 10 first graders and 7 second graders, 11 boys (with K-1) and 7 girls.
Birthday: Ilene turned 7 on Wednesday, August 26. Happy Birthday, Ilene!
Book Check-Out: I’ve already started the students on their classroom book checkout system. Only one book should be home at a time. As soon as the book is read and returned to the classroom, the student can check-out a new book. When a student completes reading 50 books from the classroom library at home, a Barnes and Noble gift certificate will be presented to the student. I’m asking students to read at home one hour per week. This is important for continued growth in reading skills.
Email: If you would like me to send you this weekly note to your email address, please sign up with me at vcana@tcja.org. It will also come home in hardcopy in your child’s homework folder as usual.
Front of the gym plantings: Have you noticed the new bushes and shrubs at the front of the gym? We have Richard Laubach and Dean Brunken from Mac’s
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Welcome to Mrs. Canaday's First and Second Grade Classroom
Our first day of school is August 24, 2009 beginning at 8:30 AM. I'm looking forward to meeting each of you. The first day we will put supplies away, get acquainted, play some fun games and begin learning classroom routines. School dismisses at 12:30 PM on Monday, August 24.
A Brief Overview of Core Classwook
Bible
In our lessons we will be exploring God's Power. Your student will be reading from the International Children's Bible. Each time we look up a new text, students will highlight the text with a yellow colored pencil. By the end of the year there will be many texts highlighted.
Reading
Our reading program is a combination of guided reading, independent reading and a theme book each month from our Pathways program. We do many activities with the monthly theme book, both written assignments and a variety of other projects.
The Pathways program also includes word study, spelling, daily edit, writing, and phonics.
Math
During the year the first graders need to learn the addition/subtraction facts 0-10. The second graders will review those facts as well as continue learning the facts to 18. Second graders will learn double digit addition/subtraction with regrouping. The children also study geometry, fractions, measurement, telling time, counting money and problem solving.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
May 28, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Pet Day
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14: 1-3
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for May 29: student, moment, write, piece, questions, laugh, teacher, won, maid, hear, knot, four There will be a separate spelling review sheet that will come home with this note for the final test in the first week of June.
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 29: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many There will be a separate spelling review sheet that will come home with this note for the final test in the first week of June.
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese
Tuesday Tater Tot Casserole/Peas
Wednesday Bean Enchiladas/Corn
Thursday Pancakes
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Pet Day: Our much looked forward to Pet Day will be this Friday, May 29. My rules are that pets which can be happy in a cage may be brought to school in the morning. Other animals that need to be on a leash may come to school at 11:30 for Show & Tell.
End of the Year Program: On June 4 at 6:30 PM we will be having our PK-6th grade spring program. The first & second graders will be singing some scripture verses and reciting two poems. There will be a reception following the program. We’re asking for cookies from each family in PK through 4th. The 5/6 class will be bringing juice.
Homework: Today is the last Homework assignment. If your student is behind in finishing up work there will be those assignments sent home over the weekend.
End of Year Tests: On June 2 & 3 we will be having final tests in spelling and math.
Summer Birthdays: It’s our tradition to celebrate summer birthdays during the last week of school. On Thursday, June 4, we will have a “potluck” picnic lunch to help with our summer birthday party. Each student should bring a favorite picnic food for lunch for that day. Your student will not need to order lunch that day. Our summer birthday people are: Natalie, Courtland, and Haily.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 21, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Share something that makes you happy.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “ Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8
2nd Grade SPELLING: May 22: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found Words for May 29: student, moment, write, piece, questions, laugh, teacher, won, maid, hear, knot, four
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 22: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will Words for May 29:robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Memorial Day—No School
Tuesday Sloppy Joes/Fries
Wednesday Vege Loaf/Mixed Vegetables
Thursday Pasta/Garlic Bread
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Looking Ahead to Pet Day: Our much looked forward to Pet Day will be on Friday, May 29. My rules are that pets which can be happy in a cage may be brought to school in the morning. Other animals that need to be on a leash may come to school at 11:30 for Show & Tell.
End of the Year Program: On June 4 at 6:30 PM we will be having our PK-6th grade spring program. The first & second graders will be singing some scripture verses and reciting two poems. There will be a reception following the program. We’re asking for cookies from each family in PK through 4th. The 5/6 class will be bringing juice.
Homework: The last homework assignment will be on May 28.
End of Year Tests: On June 2 & 3 we will be having final tests in spelling and math.
Summer Birthdays: It’s our tradition to celebrate summer birthdays during the last week of school. On Thursday, June 4, we will have a “potluck” picnic lunch to help with our summer birthday party. Each student should bring a favorite picnic food for lunch for that day.
May 21, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Share something that makes you happy.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “ Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8
2nd Grade SPELLING: May 22: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found Words for May 29: student, moment, write, piece, questions, laugh, teacher, won, maid, hear, knot, four
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 22: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will Words for May 29:robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Memorial Day—No School
Tuesday Sloppy Joes/Fries
Wednesday Vege Loaf/Mixed Vegetables
Thursday Pasta/Garlic Bread
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Looking Ahead to Pet Day: Our much looked forward to Pet Day will be on Friday, May 29. My rules are that pets which can be happy in a cage may be brought to school in the morning. Other animals that need to be on a leash may come to school at 11:30 for Show & Tell.
End of the Year Program: On June 4 at 6:30 PM we will be having our PK-6th grade spring program. The first & second graders will be singing some scripture verses and reciting two poems. There will be a reception following the program. We’re asking for cookies from each family in PK through 4th. The 5/6 class will be bringing juice.
Homework: The last homework assignment will be on May 28.
End of Year Tests: On June 2 & 3 we will be having final tests in spelling and math.
Summer Birthdays: It’s our tradition to celebrate summer birthdays during the last week of school. On Thursday, June 4, we will have a “potluck” picnic lunch to help with our summer birthday party. Each student should bring a favorite picnic food for lunch for that day.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 14, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something you traded with someone.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “ Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for May 15: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking Words for May 22: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 15: game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do Words for May 22: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese/Peas
Tuesday Tater Tot Casserole/Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday Griller/Big Franks—1/2 Day Teacher In-Service
Thursday Bean Enchiladas
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who went with us to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday. The children enjoyed the outing. I really appreciated the help from the parent/grandparent volunteers!
Happy Birthday: This is birthday month for 3 second grade girls. Jillian turned 8 on May 11. Viktoria will turn 8 on the 16th and Makenzie will join the 8 year old crowd on May 21. Happy Birthday girls!
Looking Ahead to Pet Day: Our much looked forward to Pet Day will be on Friday, May 29. My rules are that pets which can be happy in a cage may be brought to school in the morning. Other animals that need to be on a leash may come to school at 11:30 for Show & Tell.
May 14, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something you traded with someone.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “ Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for May 15: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking Words for May 22: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 15: game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do Words for May 22: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese/Peas
Tuesday Tater Tot Casserole/Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday Griller/Big Franks—1/2 Day Teacher In-Service
Thursday Bean Enchiladas
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who went with us to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday. The children enjoyed the outing. I really appreciated the help from the parent/grandparent volunteers!
Happy Birthday: This is birthday month for 3 second grade girls. Jillian turned 8 on May 11. Viktoria will turn 8 on the 16th and Makenzie will join the 8 year old crowd on May 21. Happy Birthday girls!
Looking Ahead to Pet Day: Our much looked forward to Pet Day will be on Friday, May 29. My rules are that pets which can be happy in a cage may be brought to school in the morning. Other animals that need to be on a leash may come to school at 11:30 for Show & Tell.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 7, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that you borrowed from your mother
MEMORY VERSE: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Exodus 20:8 ( We are learning this as a song.)
2nd Grade SPELLING: Word for May 8: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven Words for May 15: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 8: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were Words for May 15: game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta/Garlic Bread
Tuesday Sloppy Joes/Fries
Wednesday Burrito/Quesadilla
Thursday Stroganoff/Green Beans
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: Thank you parents who came to help us with the track and field day. We had a wonderful time and feel blessed that the weather was sunny with no rain! The children participated with great enthusiasm.
Singing Details: We will be singing this Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton Street about 9:45 AM. I would like the children at there by 9:35 so I can get them lined up and ready to perform. I understand there are three drinking fountains inside the front doors on the 6th street side of the building. I’ll plan to meet the students there. Dresses or skirts for girls, long pants and shirts for boys will be appropriate for the performance. The students can find you in the audience when we’re finished.
Field Trip: Next Tuesday, May 12, we plan to go to the Health & Safety Fair sponsored by Hanford at the TRAC. We will be using the city bus and leaving at the Court Street bus stop at 8:49. We should arrive at the TRAC on Burden shortly after 9:00. We will leave the TRAC at 11:45 and arrive back at TCJA about 12:15. We are a little late for lunch but hopefully the students will manage. Let me know if you’d like to go with us! We could use some more adult helpers. (The 3rd & 4th Graders will be going with us also.)
Reading Calendar: I’m enclosing a May reading calendar. Please continue encouraging your student to read at home.
May 7, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that you borrowed from your mother
MEMORY VERSE: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Exodus 20:8 ( We are learning this as a song.)
2nd Grade SPELLING: Word for May 8: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven Words for May 15: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 8: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were Words for May 15: game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pasta/Garlic Bread
Tuesday Sloppy Joes/Fries
Wednesday Burrito/Quesadilla
Thursday Stroganoff/Green Beans
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: Thank you parents who came to help us with the track and field day. We had a wonderful time and feel blessed that the weather was sunny with no rain! The children participated with great enthusiasm.
Singing Details: We will be singing this Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Art Fuller Auditorium, 500 S. Dayton Street about 9:45 AM. I would like the children at there by 9:35 so I can get them lined up and ready to perform. I understand there are three drinking fountains inside the front doors on the 6th street side of the building. I’ll plan to meet the students there. Dresses or skirts for girls, long pants and shirts for boys will be appropriate for the performance. The students can find you in the audience when we’re finished.
Field Trip: Next Tuesday, May 12, we plan to go to the Health & Safety Fair sponsored by Hanford at the TRAC. We will be using the city bus and leaving at the Court Street bus stop at 8:49. We should arrive at the TRAC on Burden shortly after 9:00. We will leave the TRAC at 11:45 and arrive back at TCJA about 12:15. We are a little late for lunch but hopefully the students will manage. Let me know if you’d like to go with us! We could use some more adult helpers. (The 3rd & 4th Graders will be going with us also.)
Reading Calendar: I’m enclosing a May reading calendar. Please continue encouraging your student to read at home.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 30, 2009
SHOW & Tell: An object that beings with the same letter as your last name.
MEMORY VERSE: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Exodus 20:8 ( We are learning this as a song.)
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for May 1: another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their Word for May 8: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 1: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when Words for May 8: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Lasagna Meal---11th grade fundraiser
Tuesday Track & Field Day—bring sack lunch
Wednesday Soup & Grilled Sandwiches
Thursday Pancakes
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium. The events will begin at 8:30 and end at 2:00. Children can be dropped off and picked up at the stadium. If those times don’t fit in your schedule you may drop students off and pick them up at TCJA. We will then ferry the children over by car or bus. We’re looking for adult helpers for the day so if you’re able to spend the day with us we’d put you to work.
Remember to slather your student in sun screen for the day. Please send water and a sack lunch. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Streams of Light: The first and second grade class has been asked to sing for the Education Rally on Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Auditorium sometime between 9:30-10:30. Thank you for responding to the green note earlier this week. I’m still looking for a few which haven’t been turned in yet. It looks like we’ll have a good group of students participating.
Monday: I will be taking a personal day on Monday. (There is another important musical event in Boise!) Mrs. O will be taking over for the day.
April 30, 2009
SHOW & Tell: An object that beings with the same letter as your last name.
MEMORY VERSE: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Exodus 20:8 ( We are learning this as a song.)
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for May 1: another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their Word for May 8: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for May 1: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when Words for May 8: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Lasagna Meal---11th grade fundraiser
Tuesday Track & Field Day—bring sack lunch
Wednesday Soup & Grilled Sandwiches
Thursday Pancakes
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium. The events will begin at 8:30 and end at 2:00. Children can be dropped off and picked up at the stadium. If those times don’t fit in your schedule you may drop students off and pick them up at TCJA. We will then ferry the children over by car or bus. We’re looking for adult helpers for the day so if you’re able to spend the day with us we’d put you to work.
Remember to slather your student in sun screen for the day. Please send water and a sack lunch. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Streams of Light: The first and second grade class has been asked to sing for the Education Rally on Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Auditorium sometime between 9:30-10:30. Thank you for responding to the green note earlier this week. I’m still looking for a few which haven’t been turned in yet. It looks like we’ll have a good group of students participating.
Monday: I will be taking a personal day on Monday. (There is another important musical event in Boise!) Mrs. O will be taking over for the day.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 23, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something yellow.
MEMORY VERSE: Have faith in the Lord your God. Then you will stand strong. Have faith in the Lord’s prophets. Then you will succeed. 2 Chronicles 20:20
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 24: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with Words for May 1: another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 24: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there Words for May 1: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pizza Buns
Tuesday Taco Salad
Wednesday Vege Loaf
Thursday Bean Enchiladas
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Walk to the River: On Tuesday afternoon we made a short field trip to the river to see the baby geese. Thankfully Sasha’s mom was with us so there was an adult at the front of the line as well as at the end. It was a beautiful day and we were rewarded with seeing many babies. The grown-up geese didn’t let us get close to their young but we could see them well from a distance.
Singing: The first and second grade class has been asked to sing for the Education Rally on Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Auditorium sometime between 9:30-10:30. I will send a note home next week to ask if your student will be able to meet that appointment.
Healthy Snack: We had fun on Wednesday making a healthy snack face using flour tortillas. Most of the students enjoyed eating their creation which may have included peanut butter, cream cheese, almond butter or humus topped with carrots to look like hair, sunflower seeds, banana slices, dried cranberries or raisins to complete the face.
April 23, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something yellow.
MEMORY VERSE: Have faith in the Lord your God. Then you will stand strong. Have faith in the Lord’s prophets. Then you will succeed. 2 Chronicles 20:20
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 24: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with Words for May 1: another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 24: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there Words for May 1: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pizza Buns
Tuesday Taco Salad
Wednesday Vege Loaf
Thursday Bean Enchiladas
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Walk to the River: On Tuesday afternoon we made a short field trip to the river to see the baby geese. Thankfully Sasha’s mom was with us so there was an adult at the front of the line as well as at the end. It was a beautiful day and we were rewarded with seeing many babies. The grown-up geese didn’t let us get close to their young but we could see them well from a distance.
Singing: The first and second grade class has been asked to sing for the Education Rally on Sabbath, May 9 at the Kennewick High Auditorium sometime between 9:30-10:30. I will send a note home next week to ask if your student will be able to meet that appointment.
Healthy Snack: We had fun on Wednesday making a healthy snack face using flour tortillas. Most of the students enjoyed eating their creation which may have included peanut butter, cream cheese, almond butter or humus topped with carrots to look like hair, sunflower seeds, banana slices, dried cranberries or raisins to complete the face.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 16, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that fits in your pocket.
MEMORY VERSE: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matt. 24:42
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 17: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never Words for April 24: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 17: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can Words for April 24: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Sloppy Joes
Tuesday Macaroni & Cheese
Wednesday Griller/Big Franks
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Shoes: More students have been wearing flip-flops to school since the warm weather hit. Be sure that your student brings sneakers to wear for PE. Crocs, sandals, flip-flops are not appropriate running gear. Actually I’d appreciate it if no student wore flip-flops in my classroom. Young students have trouble keeping them on their feet.
Glue: Several students have used up their glue sticks. A couple of new ones for the last 7 weeks of the school year would be nice! My stash is also running low.
Happy Birthday: Isaac turns 8 next Wednesday, April 22. Happy Birthday, Isaac!
April 16, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that fits in your pocket.
MEMORY VERSE: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matt. 24:42
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 17: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never Words for April 24: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 17: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can Words for April 24: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Sloppy Joes
Tuesday Macaroni & Cheese
Wednesday Griller/Big Franks
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Shoes: More students have been wearing flip-flops to school since the warm weather hit. Be sure that your student brings sneakers to wear for PE. Crocs, sandals, flip-flops are not appropriate running gear. Actually I’d appreciate it if no student wore flip-flops in my classroom. Young students have trouble keeping them on their feet.
Glue: Several students have used up their glue sticks. A couple of new ones for the last 7 weeks of the school year would be nice! My stash is also running low.
Happy Birthday: Isaac turns 8 next Wednesday, April 22. Happy Birthday, Isaac!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 8, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that reminds you of Easter.
MEMORY VERSE: Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all the people in your house. Acts 16:31
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 10: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next Words for April 17: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 10: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had Words for April 17: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pancakes
Tuesday Stroganoff
Wednesday Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Thursday Pasta & Bread
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to discuss your child’s progress during our Parent-Teacher conferences. I appreciate your help in the education process.
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Shoes: More students have been wearing flip-flops to school since the warm weather hit. Be sure that your student brings sneakers to wear for PE. Crocs, sandals, flip-flops are not appropriate running gear. Thanks.
April 8, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that reminds you of Easter.
MEMORY VERSE: Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all the people in your house. Acts 16:31
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 10: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next Words for April 17: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 10: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had Words for April 17: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Pancakes
Tuesday Stroganoff
Wednesday Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Thursday Pasta & Bread
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to discuss your child’s progress during our Parent-Teacher conferences. I appreciate your help in the education process.
Track & Field Day: We are looking forward to Track & Field Day on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pasco High School Track. Mrs. O has been practicing with the students for some of the events.
Shoes: More students have been wearing flip-flops to school since the warm weather hit. Be sure that your student brings sneakers to wear for PE. Crocs, sandals, flip-flops are not appropriate running gear. Thanks.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 1, 2009
SHOW & Tell: A picture of you when you were a baby.
MEMORY VERSE: So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 3: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself Words for April 10: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 3: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one Words for April 10: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday 9/10th Fund Raiser “Pizza”
Tuesday Bean Burrito or Quesadilla
Wednesday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Thursday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Parent-Teacher Conferences: I’ll look forward to visiting with you next week during our Parent-Teacher conference time. Remember the children will be out of school at noon on Wednesday and Thursday the 8th & 9th.
Italy: We had a wonderful trip to Italy during Spring Break. I had “Show & Tell” on Monday for the class. I will show them some of my pictures in a few days when I have time to get a slide show ready.
Visitation Day: Monday, April 6, is visitation day in our classroom from 8:00-11:30 AM. We will be doing some special activities with the Kindergarten children who will spend the morning with us. If you know anyone who might like to visit TCJA, invite them to join us that morning.
Pizza-Hut Book-it Program: The month of March was the last month for the book-it program with free pizza from Pizza-Hut. Bailey, Makenzie, Drew, & Sasha each turned in 240 or more minutes for the free pizza coupon on Wednesday, April 1.
I will continue to send home reading calendars because the children need to continue reading at home even if there is no reward other than becoming better readers!
April 1, 2009
SHOW & Tell: A picture of you when you were a baby.
MEMORY VERSE: So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for April 3: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself Words for April 10: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for April 3: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one Words for April 10: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday 9/10th Fund Raiser “Pizza”
Tuesday Bean Burrito or Quesadilla
Wednesday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Thursday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Friday Griller, Big Franks or Chick Burger
Parent-Teacher Conferences: I’ll look forward to visiting with you next week during our Parent-Teacher conference time. Remember the children will be out of school at noon on Wednesday and Thursday the 8th & 9th.
Italy: We had a wonderful trip to Italy during Spring Break. I had “Show & Tell” on Monday for the class. I will show them some of my pictures in a few days when I have time to get a slide show ready.
Visitation Day: Monday, April 6, is visitation day in our classroom from 8:00-11:30 AM. We will be doing some special activities with the Kindergarten children who will spend the morning with us. If you know anyone who might like to visit TCJA, invite them to join us that morning.
Pizza-Hut Book-it Program: The month of March was the last month for the book-it program with free pizza from Pizza-Hut. Bailey, Makenzie, Drew, & Sasha each turned in 240 or more minutes for the free pizza coupon on Wednesday, April 1.
I will continue to send home reading calendars because the children need to continue reading at home even if there is no reward other than becoming better readers!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 11, 2009
SHOW & Tell: A stuffed endangered animal
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 To be said: March 18—We’re taking more time on this verse since it’s longer.
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for March 13: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found Words for April 3: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself
There will be no spelling test this next week. The next test will be on April 3.
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for March 13: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she Words for April 3: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese w/ Peas
Tuesday Stroganoff w/ Green beans
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Cheese Ravioli
Thursday Spring break
Friday Spring break
Clocks: We are now telling time in both 1st and 2nd grades. The first graders are just doing time to the hour and half hour. Second graders are telling time on 5 minute increments. Some of them are challenged with quarter to and quarter after the hour. If you have analog clocks at home have your student practice with the real thing rather than just a picture or paper clock!
Happy Birthday: Sasha turns 7 on March 16. We will look forward to celebrating her birthday next Monday.
Spring Break: Remember our spring break begins on Thursday, March 19 (No school on Thursday). We’ll be back in school on Monday, March 30. Several of us are flying out of Spokane at 6:00 AM on the 19th. Our destination is Italy! We return to Spokane on Sunday evening, the 29th. This trip has been in the planning for over a year so those of us who are going are pretty excited about the adventure.
End of Quarter: The last day of 3rd quarter is Wednesday the 18th. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for April 8 & 9.
There will not be a note next week. Keep this one for the spelling words for the week after spring break.
March 11, 2009
SHOW & Tell: A stuffed endangered animal
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 To be said: March 18—We’re taking more time on this verse since it’s longer.
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for March 13: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found Words for April 3: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself
There will be no spelling test this next week. The next test will be on April 3.
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for March 13: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she Words for April 3: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Mac & Cheese w/ Peas
Tuesday Stroganoff w/ Green beans
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Cheese Ravioli
Thursday Spring break
Friday Spring break
Clocks: We are now telling time in both 1st and 2nd grades. The first graders are just doing time to the hour and half hour. Second graders are telling time on 5 minute increments. Some of them are challenged with quarter to and quarter after the hour. If you have analog clocks at home have your student practice with the real thing rather than just a picture or paper clock!
Happy Birthday: Sasha turns 7 on March 16. We will look forward to celebrating her birthday next Monday.
Spring Break: Remember our spring break begins on Thursday, March 19 (No school on Thursday). We’ll be back in school on Monday, March 30. Several of us are flying out of Spokane at 6:00 AM on the 19th. Our destination is Italy! We return to Spokane on Sunday evening, the 29th. This trip has been in the planning for over a year so those of us who are going are pretty excited about the adventure.
End of Quarter: The last day of 3rd quarter is Wednesday the 18th. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for April 8 & 9.
There will not be a note next week. Keep this one for the spelling words for the week after spring break.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
March 5, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Something that reminds you of spring
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 To be said: March 18—We’re taking more time on this verse since it’s longer.
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for March 6: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about Words for March 13: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found
There will be no spelling test the week we get out for Spring Break. The next test will be on April 3.
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for March 6: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as Words for March 13: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Sloppy Joes & Fries
Tuesday Vegeloaf & Mixed Veggies
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Pasta w/Alfredo Sauce
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole w/chic nuggets
Friday Hot dogs/griller
Money: We are still counting money in math. Please give your student piles of coins to practice counting. The first graders are doing pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters. The second graders have added quarters and half dollars to the mix (if you have any half dollars!). Just a note of clarification—I haven’t been allowing the 2nd graders to actually use 50 cent pieces in their money counting. I haven’t had a 50 cent coin in my purse in a long time. I’ve asked the teller at my bank a couple of times if he had a 50 cent piece in his till. Both times the answer has been “no!” He said he could order one for me. Obviously they’re pretty rare in circulation.
Eating Outside: We’ve been able to eat outside for the last couple of days. It’s such a nice break to be able to drop crumbs on the ground rather than the floor and our desks.
Spring Break: Remember our spring break begins on Thursday, March 19. We’ll be back in school on Monday, March 30.
SHOW & Tell: Something that reminds you of spring
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 To be said: March 18—We’re taking more time on this verse since it’s longer.
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for March 6: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about Words for March 13: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found
There will be no spelling test the week we get out for Spring Break. The next test will be on April 3.
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for March 6: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as Words for March 13: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Sloppy Joes & Fries
Tuesday Vegeloaf & Mixed Veggies
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Pasta w/Alfredo Sauce
Thursday Tater Tot Casserole w/chic nuggets
Friday Hot dogs/griller
Money: We are still counting money in math. Please give your student piles of coins to practice counting. The first graders are doing pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters. The second graders have added quarters and half dollars to the mix (if you have any half dollars!). Just a note of clarification—I haven’t been allowing the 2nd graders to actually use 50 cent pieces in their money counting. I haven’t had a 50 cent coin in my purse in a long time. I’ve asked the teller at my bank a couple of times if he had a 50 cent piece in his till. Both times the answer has been “no!” He said he could order one for me. Obviously they’re pretty rare in circulation.
Eating Outside: We’ve been able to eat outside for the last couple of days. It’s such a nice break to be able to drop crumbs on the ground rather than the floor and our desks.
Spring Break: Remember our spring break begins on Thursday, March 19. We’ll be back in school on Monday, March 30.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
February 26, 2009
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 26, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Bring a musical instrument from home.
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for February 27: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house Words for March 6: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for February 27: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his Words for March 6: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tuesday Pancakes
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Chili Dogs w/ cornbread
Thursday Pasta w/ garlic bread
Friday Hot dogs/griller
Reading: The February calendar is due on Monday, March 2. The new calendar for March will be sent home with this week’s homework folder.
Flu: All the students were back in class this week. We hope the worst of the bug is past.
Money: We are still counting money in math. Please give your student piles of coins to practice counting. The first graders are doing pennies, dimes and nickels. The second graders have added quarters and half dollars to the mix (if you have any half dollars!).
Congratulations: Sasha has just completed her 2nd set of reading 50 classroom books at home. Each time a student completes 50 books he/she gets a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble!
February 26, 2009
SHOW & Tell: Bring a musical instrument from home.
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
2nd Grade SPELLING: Words for February 27: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house Words for March 6: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about
1st Grade SPELLING: Words for February 27: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his Words for March 6: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as
HOT LUNCH MENU:
Monday Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tuesday Pancakes
Wednesday 9 & 10 Fundraiser: Chili Dogs w/ cornbread
Thursday Pasta w/ garlic bread
Friday Hot dogs/griller
Reading: The February calendar is due on Monday, March 2. The new calendar for March will be sent home with this week’s homework folder.
Flu: All the students were back in class this week. We hope the worst of the bug is past.
Money: We are still counting money in math. Please give your student piles of coins to practice counting. The first graders are doing pennies, dimes and nickels. The second graders have added quarters and half dollars to the mix (if you have any half dollars!).
Congratulations: Sasha has just completed her 2nd set of reading 50 classroom books at home. Each time a student completes 50 books he/she gets a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble!
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