1st & 2nd Grade News
December 16, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Christmas Party: Teacher will supply soup and bread for lunch. A sweet treat will be made by the students. If you’d like to add to the festive lunch you could send veggies or fruits.
MEMORY VERSE: No memory verse this week
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/17: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
Spelling: Grade 1: 12/17: pen, get, peg, bed, red, set, web, pet
Christmas Offering: We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offerings for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total. The offering will be sent to ADRA on December 17 after our Christmas party.
Christmas Program: Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 this evening. The students should dress in their Christmas best! Meet in the classroom by 6:20. 1st & 2nd Graders are singing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, and Go Tell it On the Mountain as well as a group song at the end of the program with all the students.
50 Books: This week Brendan & Ezra have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.
Homework: No homework this evening, 12/16 as I expect the children to be here for the program.
Email addresses: If you would like to receive this note on Wednesday evening via email, please send me your address. I already have 6 or 7 families that receive this note by email before the children receive it in hard copy Thursday afternoon.
Christmas Break: Have a wonderful holiday season. Please remind your student to keep up on the reading. The December reading calendar will be due on Monday, January 3.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
December 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A new or gently used toy to give to a needy child
MEMORY VERSE: Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you. But a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Prov. 31:30
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/10: wreck, wreath, don’t, knob, knelt, small, knot, knock, knee, wrote, wrong, knife 12/17: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
Spelling: Grade 1: 12:10: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen 12/17: pen, get, peg, bed, red, set, web, pet
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we raised $170.00 for ADRA with our cookie sale. Thank you for contributing cookies. It was a big success. $170 X 7= $1,190.00 The children love that big number.
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offerings for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total. The offering will be sent to ADRA on December 17 after our Christmas party.
Happy Birthday: We were sorry that Taylor was sick and missed school on her birthday on Wednesday. Friday morning, December 10, Mackenzie is celebrating her big day with a Bounce House in the gym for all the 1st & 2nd graders to play in from 10:30 until noon. Mackenzie’s mom will be bringing pizza, apples & carrots for lunch for the children. There will be enough pizza for 2 pieces each.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening. 1st & 2nd Graders are singing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, and Go Tell it On the Mountain as well as a group song at the end of the program with all the students.
50 Books: This week Toby, Conner & Weston have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.
Email addresses: If you would like to receive this note on Wednesday evening via email, please send me your address. I already have 6 or 7 families that receive this note by email before the children receive it in hard copy Thursday afternoon.
December 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A new or gently used toy to give to a needy child
MEMORY VERSE: Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you. But a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Prov. 31:30
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/10: wreck, wreath, don’t, knob, knelt, small, knot, knock, knee, wrote, wrong, knife 12/17: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
Spelling: Grade 1: 12:10: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen 12/17: pen, get, peg, bed, red, set, web, pet
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we raised $170.00 for ADRA with our cookie sale. Thank you for contributing cookies. It was a big success. $170 X 7= $1,190.00 The children love that big number.
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offerings for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total. The offering will be sent to ADRA on December 17 after our Christmas party.
Happy Birthday: We were sorry that Taylor was sick and missed school on her birthday on Wednesday. Friday morning, December 10, Mackenzie is celebrating her big day with a Bounce House in the gym for all the 1st & 2nd graders to play in from 10:30 until noon. Mackenzie’s mom will be bringing pizza, apples & carrots for lunch for the children. There will be enough pizza for 2 pieces each.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening. 1st & 2nd Graders are singing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, and Go Tell it On the Mountain as well as a group song at the end of the program with all the students.
50 Books: This week Toby, Conner & Weston have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.
Email addresses: If you would like to receive this note on Wednesday evening via email, please send me your address. I already have 6 or 7 families that receive this note by email before the children receive it in hard copy Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
December 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A new or gently used toy to give to a needy child
MEMORY VERSE: Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you. But a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Prov. 31:30
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/10: wreck, wreath, don’t, knob, knelt, small, knot, knock, knee, wrote, wrong, knife 12/17: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
Spelling: Grade 1: 12/10: pen, get, peg, bed, red, set, web, pet
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we raised $170.00 for ADRA with our cookie sale. Thank you for contributing cookies. It was a big success. $170 X 7= $1,190.00 The children love that big number.
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offerings for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total. The offering will be sent to ADRA on December 17 after our Christmas party.
Happy Birthday: We were sorry that Taylor was sick and missed school on her birthday on Wednesday. Friday morning, December 10, Mackenzie is celebrating her big day with a Bounce House in the gym for all the 1st & 2nd graders to play in from 10:30 until noon. Mackenzie’s mom will be bringing pizza, apples & carrots for lunch for the children. There will be enough pizza for 2 pieces each.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening. 1st & 2nd Graders are singing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, and Go Tell it On the Mountain as well as a group song at the end of the program with all the students.
50 Books: This week Toby, Conner & Weston have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.
Email addresses: If you would like to receive this note on Wednesday evening via email, please send me your address. I already have 6 or 7 families that receive this note by email before the children receive it in hard copy Thursday afternoon.
December 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A new or gently used toy to give to a needy child
MEMORY VERSE: Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you. But a woman who respects the Lord should be praised. Prov. 31:30
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/10: wreck, wreath, don’t, knob, knelt, small, knot, knock, knee, wrote, wrong, knife 12/17: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
Spelling: Grade 1: 12/10: pen, get, peg, bed, red, set, web, pet
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we raised $170.00 for ADRA with our cookie sale. Thank you for contributing cookies. It was a big success. $170 X 7= $1,190.00 The children love that big number.
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offerings for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total. The offering will be sent to ADRA on December 17 after our Christmas party.
Happy Birthday: We were sorry that Taylor was sick and missed school on her birthday on Wednesday. Friday morning, December 10, Mackenzie is celebrating her big day with a Bounce House in the gym for all the 1st & 2nd graders to play in from 10:30 until noon. Mackenzie’s mom will be bringing pizza, apples & carrots for lunch for the children. There will be enough pizza for 2 pieces each.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening. 1st & 2nd Graders are singing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, and Go Tell it On the Mountain as well as a group song at the end of the program with all the students.
50 Books: This week Toby, Conner & Weston have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.
Email addresses: If you would like to receive this note on Wednesday evening via email, please send me your address. I already have 6 or 7 families that receive this note by email before the children receive it in hard copy Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
December 2, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A special Christmas decoration
MEMORY VERSE: You must choose for yourselves today. …As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/03: crutch, fudge, budge, below, judge, scratch, catch, switch, away, bridge, stretch, stitch
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/19: job, lot, sip, rip, pop, sad, lad, mitt
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we are having a cookie sale for our school to raise money for hungry children in Africa. Each cookie will sell for 25 cents. All proceeds from the sale will go to our ADRA fund. Please help your child bake cookies to bring for the sale on Friday!
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offering for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total.
Happy Birthday: In the next week Taylor and Mackenzie have birthdays! Have a great day on the 8th, Taylor, and on the 10th, Mackenzie.
Warm Clothes: Thank you for dressing your student in warm clothes. We’ve had lots of boots, snow pants, mittens and hats this week. Most of the students are staying warm.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening.
50 Books: This week Taylor and Enoch have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate. Previously Taylee, Timmy, Alex, & Mackenzie have reached that goal. Those students are now working on the next 50 and an additional gift certificate!
December 2, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A special Christmas decoration
MEMORY VERSE: You must choose for yourselves today. …As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Spelling: Grade 2: 12/03: crutch, fudge, budge, below, judge, scratch, catch, switch, away, bridge, stretch, stitch
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/19: job, lot, sip, rip, pop, sad, lad, mitt
Cookie Sale: On Friday, December 3, we are having a cookie sale for our school to raise money for hungry children in Africa. Each cookie will sell for 25 cents. All proceeds from the sale will go to our ADRA fund. Please help your child bake cookies to bring for the sale on Friday!
We have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offering for ADRA. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total.
Happy Birthday: In the next week Taylor and Mackenzie have birthdays! Have a great day on the 8th, Taylor, and on the 10th, Mackenzie.
Warm Clothes: Thank you for dressing your student in warm clothes. We’ve had lots of boots, snow pants, mittens and hats this week. Most of the students are staying warm.
Christmas Program: Be sure and mark your calendar for Thursday evening, December 16. Our Christmas program will begin at 6:30 that evening.
50 Books: This week Taylor and Enoch have finished reading 50 books from our classroom library! They each received a Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate. Previously Taylee, Timmy, Alex, & Mackenzie have reached that goal. Those students are now working on the next 50 and an additional gift certificate!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Two facts about the first Thanksgiving
MEMORY VERSE: We’re working on a choral reading of Psalm 95.
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/19: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox
Christmas Project: This year we are again going to raise money for ADRA in place of buying Christmas presents for each other here in our classroom. ADRA stands for Adventist Development and Relief Agency and works in many countries where help is needed. This special offering is being matched by other donors. Each $1.00 brought in by the children will equal $7.00 with the matching funds.
Quoting from the ADRA magazine—“Today, nearly 860,000 children under age 5 in Africa’s Sahel region are at risk of severe malnutrition. This is why there is not a moment to waste in the fight against hunger and malnutrition. By supporting ADRA’s efforts to provide food, you are not only giving a person the nourishment they need to thrive, but also setting them on a path of future success.”
On Friday, December 3, we want to have a cookie sale for our school to raise money for this project. Each cookie will sell for 25 cents. All proceeds from the sale will go to our ADRA fund.
On Friday, December 17, we will have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offering. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total.
Happy Birthday: In the next week both Miss Bennett and Alex have a birthday!
Warm Clothes: Please remind your student to bring a jacket to school on these cold days. Winter is fast approaching and gloves and hats would also be appropriate.
Thanksgiving Vacation: Remember our school will be out the whole week of Thanksgiving from November 22-26. Enjoy your time with your family.
November 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Two facts about the first Thanksgiving
MEMORY VERSE: We’re working on a choral reading of Psalm 95.
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/19: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox
Christmas Project: This year we are again going to raise money for ADRA in place of buying Christmas presents for each other here in our classroom. ADRA stands for Adventist Development and Relief Agency and works in many countries where help is needed. This special offering is being matched by other donors. Each $1.00 brought in by the children will equal $7.00 with the matching funds.
Quoting from the ADRA magazine—“Today, nearly 860,000 children under age 5 in Africa’s Sahel region are at risk of severe malnutrition. This is why there is not a moment to waste in the fight against hunger and malnutrition. By supporting ADRA’s efforts to provide food, you are not only giving a person the nourishment they need to thrive, but also setting them on a path of future success.”
On Friday, December 3, we want to have a cookie sale for our school to raise money for this project. Each cookie will sell for 25 cents. All proceeds from the sale will go to our ADRA fund.
On Friday, December 17, we will have stockings on a small Christmas tree where the children can deposit their offering. It’s exciting to count it and then multiply by 7 for the grand total.
Happy Birthday: In the next week both Miss Bennett and Alex have a birthday!
Warm Clothes: Please remind your student to bring a jacket to school on these cold days. Winter is fast approaching and gloves and hats would also be appropriate.
Thanksgiving Vacation: Remember our school will be out the whole week of Thanksgiving from November 22-26. Enjoy your time with your family.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A can of food for the Thanksgiving Basket
MEMORY VERSE: My child, listen to your father’s teaching. And do not forget your mother’s advice. Proverbs 1:8
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/12 fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib
Warm Clothes: Please remind your student to bring a jacket to school on these cold mornings. Winter is fast approaching and gloves and hats would also be appropriate.
Thanksgiving Vacation: Remember our school will be out the whole week of Thanksgiving from November 22-26. Enjoy your time with your family.
November 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A can of food for the Thanksgiving Basket
MEMORY VERSE: My child, listen to your father’s teaching. And do not forget your mother’s advice. Proverbs 1:8
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/12 fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib
Warm Clothes: Please remind your student to bring a jacket to school on these cold mornings. Winter is fast approaching and gloves and hats would also be appropriate.
Thanksgiving Vacation: Remember our school will be out the whole week of Thanksgiving from November 22-26. Enjoy your time with your family.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A favorite Teddy Bear
MEMORY VERSE: I am with you, and I will protect you everywhere you go. Genesis 28:15
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/4 pit, zip, bit, hit, sit, lid, kit
Book-it: The following students have received a Book-it Certificate for reading 240 plus minutes for the month of October: Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Taylor, Tyler, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Colby, Artie, Conner, & Toby.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for meeting your Parent-Teacher appointment time. It’s always good to talk about your student’s progress.
Veterans’ Day/Grandparents Breakfast: Thursday morning, November 11, we will be hosting a breakfast for Veterans and Grandparents in the gym from 7:00-7:45 followed by a short program. The 1st & 2nd graders will be reciting a poem about grandparents. Come and join us for breakfast and the program.
November 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A favorite Teddy Bear
MEMORY VERSE: I am with you, and I will protect you everywhere you go. Genesis 28:15
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 11/4 pit, zip, bit, hit, sit, lid, kit
Book-it: The following students have received a Book-it Certificate for reading 240 plus minutes for the month of October: Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Taylor, Tyler, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Colby, Artie, Conner, & Toby.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for meeting your Parent-Teacher appointment time. It’s always good to talk about your student’s progress.
Veterans’ Day/Grandparents Breakfast: Thursday morning, November 11, we will be hosting a breakfast for Veterans and Grandparents in the gym from 7:00-7:45 followed by a short program. The 1st & 2nd graders will be reciting a poem about grandparents. Come and join us for breakfast and the program.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 28, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Favorite Food
MEMORY VERSE: But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. We can trust God. 1 John 1:9
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Starting this on Friday 10/29 the second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 10/29 sunny, baby, play, goat, sweet, puppy, team, windy, does, bunny, chain, your 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 10/29 ram, sat, hat, rat, bat, jam, fat (This is a great list for 1st grade! They already know how to spell the words so it will be an easy way to ease into spelling tests.)
Scholastic Book Order: This week I’m sending home a book order. It seems that Scholastic doesn’t have as many good choices as they used to offer. This particular magazine has some nice books. If you wish to order return the order by Friday, October 29. The checks should be addressed to Scholastic Book Club.
October 29 Show & Tell: Friday, October 29, will be our favorite food potluck. This Show & Tell has become a much loved tradition. Each student should bring a special food item to share with the class. No one should bring a lunch or order hot lunch there is always been plenty of food!
Pathways Reading Book: We have completed Cactus Hotel and will be beginning Pokey next week.
October Reading Calendar: Monday, November 1, the October reading calendar should be returned. If your student has finished 240 minutes already, then please send the calendar in with the homework folder on Friday. This is the first month of the Pizza Hut Book-it Program.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Remember school gets out at 1:00 PM on both Wednesday and Thursday next week so parents and teachers can meet for conferences. Mrs. Hibbs has the schedule master list in the office. If you have any questions, contact her.
October 28, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Favorite Food
MEMORY VERSE: But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. We can trust God. 1 John 1:9
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! Starting this on Friday 10/29 the second graders will be responsible for spelling the first grade words as well as their own. 10/29 sunny, baby, play, goat, sweet, puppy, team, windy, does, bunny, chain, your 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 10/29 ram, sat, hat, rat, bat, jam, fat (This is a great list for 1st grade! They already know how to spell the words so it will be an easy way to ease into spelling tests.)
Scholastic Book Order: This week I’m sending home a book order. It seems that Scholastic doesn’t have as many good choices as they used to offer. This particular magazine has some nice books. If you wish to order return the order by Friday, October 29. The checks should be addressed to Scholastic Book Club.
October 29 Show & Tell: Friday, October 29, will be our favorite food potluck. This Show & Tell has become a much loved tradition. Each student should bring a special food item to share with the class. No one should bring a lunch or order hot lunch there is always been plenty of food!
Pathways Reading Book: We have completed Cactus Hotel and will be beginning Pokey next week.
October Reading Calendar: Monday, November 1, the October reading calendar should be returned. If your student has finished 240 minutes already, then please send the calendar in with the homework folder on Friday. This is the first month of the Pizza Hut Book-it Program.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Remember school gets out at 1:00 PM on both Wednesday and Thursday next week so parents and teachers can meet for conferences. Mrs. Hibbs has the schedule master list in the office. If you have any questions, contact her.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 21, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Bring a picture of a storm
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. Genesis 31:49
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these 10/29 sunny, baby, play, goat, sweet, puppy, team, windy, does, bunny, chain, your 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt, I, if, in, is, it, it’s, into, jump, junk, kick, knew, know, lake, laugh, last, learn, let, light, like, line, little, long, look, lunch, love
Sabbath, October 23 appointment: The TCJA students have been asked to participate in the worship service at the Richland Church on Sabbath, October 23. The 1st & 2nd grade students will be singing four scripture songs. See you about 10:40 on Sabbath morning.
Happy Birthday: Weston turns 8 on Tuesday, October 26! Have a great day!
Scholastic Book Order: This week I’m sending home a book order. It seems that Scholastic doesn’t have as many good choices as they used to offer. This particular magazine has some nice books. If you wish to order return the order by Friday, October 29. The checks should be addressed to Scholastic Book Club.
October 29 Show & Tell: Next Friday, October 29, will be our favorite food potluck. This Show & Tell has become a favorite. Each student should bring a special food item to share with the class. No one should bring a lunch or order hot lunch as traditionally there has always been plenty of food!
October 21, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Bring a picture of a storm
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. Genesis 31:49
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these 10/29 sunny, baby, play, goat, sweet, puppy, team, windy, does, bunny, chain, your 11/5 it’s, they’re, you’re, she’s, can’t, children, doesn’t, I’m, he’s, we’re, because, aren’t 11/12 thorn, wheel, white, chain, thank, black, think, crash, whale, between, truck, something 11/19 brush, teeth, lunch, moth, punch, flash, bench, beach, ranch, stuck, after, other
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt, I, if, in, is, it, it’s, into, jump, junk, kick, knew, know, lake, laugh, last, learn, let, light, like, line, little, long, look, lunch, love
Sabbath, October 23 appointment: The TCJA students have been asked to participate in the worship service at the Richland Church on Sabbath, October 23. The 1st & 2nd grade students will be singing four scripture songs. See you about 10:40 on Sabbath morning.
Happy Birthday: Weston turns 8 on Tuesday, October 26! Have a great day!
Scholastic Book Order: This week I’m sending home a book order. It seems that Scholastic doesn’t have as many good choices as they used to offer. This particular magazine has some nice books. If you wish to order return the order by Friday, October 29. The checks should be addressed to Scholastic Book Club.
October 29 Show & Tell: Next Friday, October 29, will be our favorite food potluck. This Show & Tell has become a favorite. Each student should bring a special food item to share with the class. No one should bring a lunch or order hot lunch as traditionally there has always been plenty of food!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 14, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Tell 3 facts about your favorite desert animal
MEMORY VERSE: Lord, tell me your ways. Show me how to live. Psalm 25:4
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt, I, if, in, is, it, it’s, into, jump, junk, kick, knew, know
Sabbath, October 23 appointment: The TCJA students have been asked to participate in the worship service at the Richland Church on Sabbath, October 23. The 1st & 2nd grade students will be singing four scripture songs. I hope that your student will be able to attend.
October 14, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Tell 3 facts about your favorite desert animal
MEMORY VERSE: Lord, tell me your ways. Show me how to live. Psalm 25:4
Spelling: Grade 2: 2nd Graders really need to practice their words! 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt, I, if, in, is, it, it’s, into, jump, junk, kick, knew, know
Sabbath, October 23 appointment: The TCJA students have been asked to participate in the worship service at the Richland Church on Sabbath, October 23. The 1st & 2nd grade students will be singing four scripture songs. I hope that your student will be able to attend.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 7, 2010
SHOW & TELL: No Show & Tell this week
MEMORY VERSE: My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be true love. And we should show that love by what we do. I John 3:18
Spelling: Grade 2: 10/7 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt
Reading: We have begun a new theme book for the month of October. The children seem fascinated with Cactus Hotel. We will be learning many interesting things about the deserts and the saguaro cactus.
Next Week: Mrs. O and Miss Bennett will be leading out in the classroom. I have some daily medical treatments so will be in and out.
Friday, October 8: Remember, Friday, 10/8 is our Teacher In-Service Day. There will be no school. The teachers are going to Camp MiVoden for an inspirational weekend.
October 7, 2010
SHOW & TELL: No Show & Tell this week
MEMORY VERSE: My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be true love. And we should show that love by what we do. I John 3:18
Spelling: Grade 2: 10/7 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink, each, eat, earth, every, family, fast, father, favorite, find, first, five, foot, food, friend, from, for, fun, funny, get, girl, give, go, good, green, gym, had, happy, has, have, he, head, her, here, him, his, home, how, house, hurt
Reading: We have begun a new theme book for the month of October. The children seem fascinated with Cactus Hotel. We will be learning many interesting things about the deserts and the saguaro cactus.
Next Week: Mrs. O and Miss Bennett will be leading out in the classroom. I have some daily medical treatments so will be in and out.
Friday, October 8: Remember, Friday, 10/8 is our Teacher In-Service Day. There will be no school. The teachers are going to Camp MiVoden for an inspirational weekend.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 30, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed desert animal.
MEMORY VERSE: Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up. Deut. 6:6, 7 To be said October 1.
Spelling: Grade 2: made 10/1 their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset 10/8 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink
Reading: Please continue encouraging your student to read each day. Some of the students have checked out more than 27 books so far this year.
Reading Calendar: The September reading is due on Friday morning, October 1!
September 30, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed desert animal.
MEMORY VERSE: Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up. Deut. 6:6, 7 To be said October 1.
Spelling: Grade 2: made 10/1 their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset 10/8 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words so far this year: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink
Reading: Please continue encouraging your student to read each day. Some of the students have checked out more than 27 books so far this year.
Reading Calendar: The September reading is due on Friday morning, October 1!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 23, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a means of transportation.
MEMORY VERSE: Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up. Deut. 6:6, 7 To be said October 1. We’ll spend 2 weeks on this one as it’s longer.
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made 10/1 their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset 10/8 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling:
Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink
Happy Birthday: Caleb will be 8 on September 26th. Happy Birthday Caleb
Reading: Please continue encouraging your student to read each day. Some of the students have checked out more than 20 books so far this year. Others are only at 6 or 7.
Timed Math: If your student is stuck on a timed math paper, maybe you could help at home with making flash cards out of index cards and practicing the facts he/she is having trouble with remembering. Each timed math paper repeats the same new combination many times in the 30 problems. If the student can’t remember the new fact it really slows him/her down.
Homework: Today the 2nd graders had a homework paper that involved coloring as well as writing the answers. If the paper was not completed when they walked in the door, they did not receive a sticker for completed work. Please remind your student to read ALL directions as well as put their name on the paper.
September 23, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a means of transportation.
MEMORY VERSE: Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up. Deut. 6:6, 7 To be said October 1. We’ll spend 2 weeks on this one as it’s longer.
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made 10/1 their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset 10/8 robot, helmet, plastic, cactus, blanket, button, rabbit, mitten, carrot, which, people, puppet 10/15 his, they, them, this, have, or, but, what, were, then, has, are 10/22 brushed, brushing, planted, planting, baked, baking, skated, skating, pecked, pecking, where, these
Spelling:
Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be, because, bed, been, best, big, bird, black, books, boy, brother, bread, bright, but, by, call, can, can’t car, card, cat, caught, children, coat, city, come, could, dad, day, did, didn’t do, does, don’t, door, down, drink
Happy Birthday: Caleb will be 8 on September 26th. Happy Birthday Caleb
Reading: Please continue encouraging your student to read each day. Some of the students have checked out more than 20 books so far this year. Others are only at 6 or 7.
Timed Math: If your student is stuck on a timed math paper, maybe you could help at home with making flash cards out of index cards and practicing the facts he/she is having trouble with remembering. Each timed math paper repeats the same new combination many times in the 30 problems. If the student can’t remember the new fact it really slows him/her down.
Homework: Today the 2nd graders had a homework paper that involved coloring as well as writing the answers. If the paper was not completed when they walked in the door, they did not receive a sticker for completed work. Please remind your student to read ALL directions as well as put their name on the paper.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 15, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a horse.
MEMORY VERSE: When someone sins, he earns what sin pays—death. But God gives us a free gift—life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be,
Happy Birthday: Conner will be 8 on September 17th. Happy Birthday Conner
Sympathy: We’re all sorry that Enoch broke his arm last week. It is still painful and the students are trying to remember not to bump into him. Everyone was happy that he was able to be back in class on Wednesday.
We’re happy that Weston’s arm is healing quickly and he’s out of his cast. Hopefully we will have no more broken bones this school year.
Reading: Our new Pathways book is Charlie Horse. Ask your student to tell you the story! This is the book we read together after worship time. Today we did a Story Map of the book. The children have learned what “swayback” means. Ask your student for a definition of that word.
Timed Math: Each day we do a 3 minute timed math paper. There are 30 problems on the paper. If a student does not complete the paper in the 3 minutes an L is put on the paper. Even if he/she gets all the problems correct it still needs to be repeated the next day until speed is increased. If mistakes are made on the paper, the same paper will be repeated the following day. Each student moves on to the next level paper as he/she is ready. The goal for the 1st graders is to do all the addition and subtraction facts to 10 during this year. The second graders are starting where they finished last year. When the 11-18 concepts are finished the 2nd graders will move on to multiplication. One of the 2nd graders was working on the 2nd grade computation last year so this year he is doing the timing in 2 minutes instead of 3.
September 15, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a horse.
MEMORY VERSE: When someone sins, he earns what sin pays—death. But God gives us a free gift—life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at, baby, bath, be,
Happy Birthday: Conner will be 8 on September 17th. Happy Birthday Conner
Sympathy: We’re all sorry that Enoch broke his arm last week. It is still painful and the students are trying to remember not to bump into him. Everyone was happy that he was able to be back in class on Wednesday.
We’re happy that Weston’s arm is healing quickly and he’s out of his cast. Hopefully we will have no more broken bones this school year.
Reading: Our new Pathways book is Charlie Horse. Ask your student to tell you the story! This is the book we read together after worship time. Today we did a Story Map of the book. The children have learned what “swayback” means. Ask your student for a definition of that word.
Timed Math: Each day we do a 3 minute timed math paper. There are 30 problems on the paper. If a student does not complete the paper in the 3 minutes an L is put on the paper. Even if he/she gets all the problems correct it still needs to be repeated the next day until speed is increased. If mistakes are made on the paper, the same paper will be repeated the following day. Each student moves on to the next level paper as he/she is ready. The goal for the 1st graders is to do all the addition and subtraction facts to 10 during this year. The second graders are starting where they finished last year. When the 11-18 concepts are finished the 2nd graders will move on to multiplication. One of the 2nd graders was working on the 2nd grade computation last year so this year he is doing the timing in 2 minutes instead of 3.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A Bible verse about things that grow.
MEMORY VERSE: The Father has loved us so much! He love us so much that we are called children of God. 1 John 3:1
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art
Update on the Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks! I have only 8 pictures so far! Thanks to the 8 students who have brought yours in.
New Revised Class Enrollment: There are 11- 2nd graders, 8- 1st graders and 4- K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us at 11:40 Monday through Thursday. (A new student joined us on Tuesday, September 7—Jordan in 1st Grade)
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Some students have been forgetting to return their book, thus they can’t check out a new one until the previous checked-out book is back in the classroom. If a book is lost, the cost is $4.00 to pay for the book and be reinstated in the good graces of the book check-out system. (The price used to be $3.00, but if you’d noticed lately the cost of books has been climbing!)
Happy Birthday: Belated birthday greetings to Andrew who turned 6 on August 27 and Claudia who turned 6 on September 4. In the coming week Rylee will be 7 on September 12, followed by Conner’s 8th birthday on September 17.
September 9, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A Bible verse about things that grow.
MEMORY VERSE: The Father has loved us so much! He love us so much that we are called children of God. 1 John 3:1
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after. all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art
Update on the Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks! I have only 8 pictures so far! Thanks to the 8 students who have brought yours in.
New Revised Class Enrollment: There are 11- 2nd graders, 8- 1st graders and 4- K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us at 11:40 Monday through Thursday. (A new student joined us on Tuesday, September 7—Jordan in 1st Grade)
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Some students have been forgetting to return their book, thus they can’t check out a new one until the previous checked-out book is back in the classroom. If a book is lost, the cost is $4.00 to pay for the book and be reinstated in the good graces of the book check-out system. (The price used to be $3.00, but if you’d noticed lately the cost of books has been climbing!)
Happy Birthday: Belated birthday greetings to Andrew who turned 6 on August 27 and Claudia who turned 6 on September 4. In the coming week Rylee will be 7 on September 12, followed by Conner’s 8th birthday on September 17.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 2, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a farm animal.
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord is our God. He is the only Lord. Deut. 6:4
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/3: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after, all, am
Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks! I have only 3 pictures so far!
Revised Class Enrollment: There are 11- 2nd graders, 7- 1st graders and 4- K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us at 11:40.
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Please remind your student to return his/her book the next morning so another book can be checked out. When a student has read 50 books, he/she will receive a $5 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
Reading Calendar: Today you are receiving the September Calendar. Please record your student’s reading minutes for each day and turn it in at the end of the month.
Hot Lunch Calendar: Mrs. Shearer sends out a hot lunch calendar each month. Remember hot lunch is $3.00 per meal. The students need to sign up for lunch in the morning when entering the school.
Student Teacher: Some of you have not formally met our student teacher, Stacy Bennett. She is a senior elementary education major at Walla Walla University. She will be working in our classroom until the middle of December. It is an honor to be able to provide a place for her to gain experience. We benefit from having her help and enthusiasm.
Labor Day: Remember there is no school on Monday, September 6, as we celebrate the Labor Day holiday. Have a great weekend with your family.
September 2, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A picture or model of a farm animal.
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord is our God. He is the only Lord. Deut. 6:4
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/3: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin. Word Wall words for this week: about, above, after, all, am
Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks! I have only 3 pictures so far!
Revised Class Enrollment: There are 11- 2nd graders, 7- 1st graders and 4- K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us at 11:40.
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Please remind your student to return his/her book the next morning so another book can be checked out. When a student has read 50 books, he/she will receive a $5 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
Reading Calendar: Today you are receiving the September Calendar. Please record your student’s reading minutes for each day and turn it in at the end of the month.
Hot Lunch Calendar: Mrs. Shearer sends out a hot lunch calendar each month. Remember hot lunch is $3.00 per meal. The students need to sign up for lunch in the morning when entering the school.
Student Teacher: Some of you have not formally met our student teacher, Stacy Bennett. She is a senior elementary education major at Walla Walla University. She will be working in our classroom until the middle of December. It is an honor to be able to provide a place for her to gain experience. We benefit from having her help and enthusiasm.
Labor Day: Remember there is no school on Monday, September 6, as we celebrate the Labor Day holiday. Have a great weekend with your family.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
August 26, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of summer.
MEMORY VERSE: All scripture is given by God, and is useful. . . for correcting faults and teaching how to live right. 2 Tim. 3:16
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/3: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin.
Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks!
Class Enrollment: There are 11 2nd graders, 6 1st graders and 5 K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us on Monday –Thursday at 11:30.
Happy Birthday: 1st grade Taylee turns 6 on August 27! Have a wonderful day.
Routines: We’ve had a busy week of learning classroom routines. The students are settling in nicely. Each day we do a bit more than the day before. Just remember, the beginning weeks of school are a review of the year before. The most important things for a student to learn at the start of a new school year are the routines that make a classroom run smoothly.
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Please remind your student to return his/her book the next morning so another book can be checked out. When a student has read 50 books, he/she will receive a $ gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
August 26, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of summer.
MEMORY VERSE: All scripture is given by God, and is useful. . . for correcting faults and teaching how to live right. 2 Tim. 3:16
Spelling: Grade 2: 9/3: fat, cat, web, red, hot, not, lip, fix, sun, fun, bike, plane 9/10: drip, trip, nest, blend, drink, bank, when, that, this, shell, cone, what 9/17: pets, cats, pigs, ducks, hogs, skunks, chicks, frogs, hens, dogs, cute, hide 9/24: patch, patches, stripe, stripes, glass, glasses, frog, frogs, would, could, make, made
Spelling: Grade 1: 1st grade spelling won’t begin for a few weeks. We will be reviewing beginning and ending sounds as well as learning the vowel sounds in phonics before the formal spelling tests begin.
Family Picture: Please send a picture of your family for use on our classroom bulletin board. Thanks!
Class Enrollment: There are 11 2nd graders, 6 1st graders and 5 K-1 students in our classroom. The K-1 students join us on Monday –Thursday at 11:30.
Happy Birthday: 1st grade Taylee turns 6 on August 27! Have a wonderful day.
Routines: We’ve had a busy week of learning classroom routines. The students are settling in nicely. Each day we do a bit more than the day before. Just remember, the beginning weeks of school are a review of the year before. The most important things for a student to learn at the start of a new school year are the routines that make a classroom run smoothly.
Reading: I’m encouraging each student to check out a new book every day to take home and read in the evening. Please remind your student to return his/her book the next morning so another book can be checked out. When a student has read 50 books, he/she will receive a $ gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 27, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Pet Day
MEMORY VERSE: So always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matt. 24:42 (to be said, June 1)
Spelling: Grade 2: We have been working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home last week. I’ve been giving the 2nd graders spelling tests this week. Those words will be VERY important for study for the final test.
Spelling: Grade 1: There will be a 25 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home last week.
June 2: Math final test over concepts of the year.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Send bags for bringing home the desk/locker baggage on Thursday. I like sending it a day early so we can find the forgotten things before Friday.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4.
Summer Reading/Math: I would like to encourage each student to have a summer reading and math time each day to keep skills fresh. Second graders can start working on the multiplication tables to get a head start on third grade math. Also review regrouping concepts every now and then so as not to forget that important skill.
May 27, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Pet Day
MEMORY VERSE: So always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matt. 24:42 (to be said, June 1)
Spelling: Grade 2: We have been working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home last week. I’ve been giving the 2nd graders spelling tests this week. Those words will be VERY important for study for the final test.
Spelling: Grade 1: There will be a 25 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home last week.
June 2: Math final test over concepts of the year.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Send bags for bringing home the desk/locker baggage on Thursday. I like sending it a day early so we can find the forgotten things before Friday.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4.
Summer Reading/Math: I would like to encourage each student to have a summer reading and math time each day to keep skills fresh. Second graders can start working on the multiplication tables to get a head start on third grade math. Also review regrouping concepts every now and then so as not to forget that important skill.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 20, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A puzzle
MEMORY VERSE: Then the King will answer, “I tell you the truth. Anything you did for any of my people here, you also did for me.” Matthew 25:40
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/21: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home on Tuesday.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/21: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home on Tuesday.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: Thank you to the parents who went with us on the field trip to the Health & Safety Expo. The students had a great time and enjoyed all the treats they collected.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing. Your student can sit with you when the first and second grade part is completed.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Send bags for bringing home the desk/locker baggage on Thursday. I like sending it a day early so we can find the forgotten things before Friday.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4.
Summer Reading/Math: I would like to encourage each student to have a summer reading and math time each day to keep skills fresh. Second graders can start working on the multiplication tables to get a head start on third grade math. Also review regrouping concepts every now and then so as not to forget that important skill.
May 20, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A puzzle
MEMORY VERSE: Then the King will answer, “I tell you the truth. Anything you did for any of my people here, you also did for me.” Matthew 25:40
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/21: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home on Tuesday.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/21: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test on June 1. A list of words to study was sent home on Tuesday.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: Thank you to the parents who went with us on the field trip to the Health & Safety Expo. The students had a great time and enjoyed all the treats they collected.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing. Your student can sit with you when the first and second grade part is completed.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Send bags for bringing home the desk/locker baggage on Thursday. I like sending it a day early so we can find the forgotten things before Friday.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4.
Summer Reading/Math: I would like to encourage each student to have a summer reading and math time each day to keep skills fresh. Second graders can start working on the multiplication tables to get a head start on third grade math. Also review regrouping concepts every now and then so as not to forget that important skill.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 13, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something you borrowed from your mom or dad.
MEMORY VERSE: I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you: By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth—stand up and walk! Acts 3:6 (Since we didn’t have school on Friday we will say the MV this week, May 14.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/14: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/21: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/14: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/21: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Mother’s Day Project: If you enjoyed the project your student brought home for Mother’s Day, thank Nadeen Irvine. She organized the project several weeks ago. Then she brought in all the parts for the students to do the week before Mother’s Day. Little did I know what a blessing that would be! My father who had been staying with us while my mom was in Rehab for her broken hip, had a very painful belly on Sunday, May 2. After spending 5 hours in the Emergency Room he went to surgery for a perforated ulcer. All last week he was hospitalized. I’m thankful for those who could substitute in my classroom during some of those days when I just had to tend to parent needs. They are now both situated in the Jubilee Care Home just a block from the school. What a blessing it is to have them close by and in a good environment.
Track & Field Day: We had a wonderful day and beautiful weather for our Track Day. The students really participated well.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! We will be going on Ben Franklin Transit. I have 4 parents scheduled to go with us. If you have not signed up and are available we’d still love to have you come.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
May 13, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something you borrowed from your mom or dad.
MEMORY VERSE: I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you: By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth—stand up and walk! Acts 3:6 (Since we didn’t have school on Friday we will say the MV this week, May 14.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/14: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/21: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/14: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/21: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last week of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Mother’s Day Project: If you enjoyed the project your student brought home for Mother’s Day, thank Nadeen Irvine. She organized the project several weeks ago. Then she brought in all the parts for the students to do the week before Mother’s Day. Little did I know what a blessing that would be! My father who had been staying with us while my mom was in Rehab for her broken hip, had a very painful belly on Sunday, May 2. After spending 5 hours in the Emergency Room he went to surgery for a perforated ulcer. All last week he was hospitalized. I’m thankful for those who could substitute in my classroom during some of those days when I just had to tend to parent needs. They are now both situated in the Jubilee Care Home just a block from the school. What a blessing it is to have them close by and in a good environment.
Track & Field Day: We had a wonderful day and beautiful weather for our Track Day. The students really participated well.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! We will be going on Ben Franklin Transit. I have 4 parents scheduled to go with us. If you have not signed up and are available we’d still love to have you come.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 6, 2010
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the same letter as your last name.
MEMORY VERSE: I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you: By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth—stand up and walk! Acts 3:6
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Grandparent Interview: Please remember the grandparent interview should be returned by May 10. Several students have already returned their interview.
Family Tree: The family tree paper should also be returned on May 10 as well. Thank you!
Critter Cam: I’ve recently found this interesting cam that I’ve been showing the children here in the classroom. Thought you might like to look at it at home too. It’s on 24/7. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/new/thecritterwindow-com
Teacher’s In-service: Friday, May 7, there will be no school. The teachers will be attending a local professional enrichment seminar.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming from the office on Tuesday, May 11.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! We will be going on Ben Franklin Transit.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
May 6, 2010
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the same letter as your last name.
MEMORY VERSE: I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you: By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth—stand up and walk! Acts 3:6
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Grandparent Interview: Please remember the grandparent interview should be returned by May 10. Several students have already returned their interview.
Family Tree: The family tree paper should also be returned on May 10 as well. Thank you!
Critter Cam: I’ve recently found this interesting cam that I’ve been showing the children here in the classroom. Thought you might like to look at it at home too. It’s on 24/7. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/new/thecritterwindow-com
Teacher’s In-service: Friday, May 7, there will be no school. The teachers will be attending a local professional enrichment seminar.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming from the office on Tuesday, May 11.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! We will be going on Ben Franklin Transit.
PK-6 Spring Concert, May 20. The Spring Concert begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 20. Our class will be singing.
Pet Day, May 28: The children’s favorite Show & Tell! Pets that can be caged may be brought for the morning. Other pets should be brought at 11:45 to show on the playground.
Summer Birthday Potluck June 3: Another of our traditions is to have a potluck lunch at the end of the year to celebrate the summer birthdays as well as the end of the school year. It’s always a fun potluck. If you can take off a few minutes at lunch time, come and join us! Also pray that it will be good weather for an outside picnic!
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 30, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that rolls and stacks
MEMORY VERSE: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke God’s word without fear. Acts 4:31
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/30: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Grandparent Interview: I’m enclosing an interview I’d like the children to do with a grandparent or an elderly friend if a grandparent is not available. A phone interview will be fine if grandparents live far away. The interview should be returned by May 10.
Family Tree: The students will also be making a family tree. Please help them fill out that paper also. That information should be returned on May 10 as well. Thank you!
Baby Geese: Last Thursday we walked to the river to see the baby geese. It was a lovely day and good exercise for the children.
Teacher’s In-service: Friday, May 7, there will be no school. The teachers will be attending a local professional enrichment seminar.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming, but some of you like to know about such events ahead of time so this is your early notice.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! More details to come after I check on the availability of the public bus.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
April 30, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that rolls and stacks
MEMORY VERSE: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke God’s word without fear. Acts 4:31
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/30: must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 50 word final test before the end of the year.
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke The last two weeks of May we will be working on review words. There will be a 25 word final test before the end of the year.
Grandparent Interview: I’m enclosing an interview I’d like the children to do with a grandparent or an elderly friend if a grandparent is not available. A phone interview will be fine if grandparents live far away. The interview should be returned by May 10.
Family Tree: The students will also be making a family tree. Please help them fill out that paper also. That information should be returned on May 10 as well. Thank you!
Baby Geese: Last Thursday we walked to the river to see the baby geese. It was a lovely day and good exercise for the children.
Teacher’s In-service: Friday, May 7, there will be no school. The teachers will be attending a local professional enrichment seminar.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming, but some of you like to know about such events ahead of time so this is your early notice.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! More details to come after I check on the availability of the public bus.
Last Day of School: Friday, June 4. At staff meeting on Tuesday evening we finally established that we will have 180 days by Friday, June 4 and will not have to come to school on Monday, June 7. Thankfully we only missed one day of school because of snow and that day was built into the calendar. It just makes sense to end the year on a Friday rather than coming back for a half day on Monday! There will be clean-up in the classroom on that Friday as well as fun ASB games.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 22, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something yellow
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their 4/30 must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke
Student led Week of Prayer: The students did a wonderful job at Tuesday’s Week of Prayer Meeting.
TCJA Constituency Meeting: Twelve of you responded with a “yes” that your student could participate in the Monday evening, April 26 constituency meeting. The students should be here by 6:55 so we can line up and be ready to perform at 7:00 PM. We’re going to sing our two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as saying the Jonah poem.
Happy Birthday: Tyler will turn 7 on April 24! Have a very special birthday.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming, but some of you like to know about such events ahead of time so this is your early notice.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! More details to come after I check on the availability of the public bus.
April 22, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something yellow
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their 4/30 must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking 5/14: right, think, around, look, also, night, sight, fright, blink, wink, sound, found
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke
Student led Week of Prayer: The students did a wonderful job at Tuesday’s Week of Prayer Meeting.
TCJA Constituency Meeting: Twelve of you responded with a “yes” that your student could participate in the Monday evening, April 26 constituency meeting. The students should be here by 6:55 so we can line up and be ready to perform at 7:00 PM. We’re going to sing our two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as saying the Jonah poem.
Happy Birthday: Tyler will turn 7 on April 24! Have a very special birthday.
Track & Field Day: Wednesday, May 12, is our scheduled track & field day at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. More details will be coming, but some of you like to know about such events ahead of time so this is your early notice.
Hanford Health & Safety Expo: I’m planning to take the students to the Health & Safety Expo on Tuesday morning, May 18. I will need parents to go with us. If you are available let me know! More details to come after I check on the availability of the public bus.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 15, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that fits in your pocket
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord says, Come, we will talk these things over. Your sins are red like deep red cloth. But they can be as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their 4/30 must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/16: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke
Student led Week of Prayer: Next week, April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, reading the Jonah story from the Bible, leading general singing, and having opening and closing prayer.
Happy Birthday: Artie will turn 8 on April 18! Have a very special birthday.
Sand Artist: The students were really interested in watching a YouTube clip of a Ukrainian young lady doing sand art. Some of them wanted me to share the address with you. Here it is: http://www.theworld.org/2009/09/25/kseniya-simonova/ It’s worth your time to watch!
P.E. Shoes: If your child wears sandals or flip flops to school, please remember to send tennis shoes for PE/recess time. I’d prefer they kept the flip flops for hot summer days rather than school wear.
April 15, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that fits in your pocket
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord says, Come, we will talk these things over. Your sins are red like deep red cloth. But they can be as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their 4/30 must, because, does, part, even, trust, rust, just, dust, smart, tart, eleven 5/6: place, well, such, here, take, placement, trace, lunch, church, hear, flake, taking
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/16: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff 4/30 game, gate, rake, tape, plane, ate, your, do, cake 5/6: dime, ride, slide, pipe, ripe, bike, each, will, vine 5/14: robe, note, globe, rope, hope, bone, up, many, joke
Student led Week of Prayer: Next week, April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, reading the Jonah story from the Bible, leading general singing, and having opening and closing prayer.
Happy Birthday: Artie will turn 8 on April 18! Have a very special birthday.
Sand Artist: The students were really interested in watching a YouTube clip of a Ukrainian young lady doing sand art. Some of them wanted me to share the address with you. Here it is: http://www.theworld.org/2009/09/25/kseniya-simonova/ It’s worth your time to watch!
P.E. Shoes: If your child wears sandals or flip flops to school, please remember to send tennis shoes for PE/recess time. I’d prefer they kept the flip flops for hot summer days rather than school wear.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 8, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of Easter
MEMORY VERSE: “Then Jesus said, ‘Stand up. Pick up your mat and walk.’ And immediately the man was well.” John 5:8 & 9
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their
Enrichment—Grade 2: 4/9: camouflage, butterfly, caterpillar, symmetry, chrysalis, thorax, antenna, proboscis, head, wing, abdomen, leg
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/9: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when, cows 4/16: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff
Visitation Day: We had 29 students in our classroom on Monday morning, April 5. We had a busy day. There were 12 visitors.
Community Service: The students did a good job of picking up rocks on Tuesday. We have a couple of good piles to show for our effort in the wind. When the dust started blowing, we quit!
Student led Week of Prayer: The week of April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, leading general singing, having opening and closing prayer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for making your scheduled conference. It’s always good to discuss children’s academic and emotional progress.
Reading Calendars: Wyatt, Courtland, Sasha, Rivers, Sun-Yu, Artie, Caleb, Tyler and Taylor met or exceeded their reading goal for March! Thank Pizza Hut for continuing the reading incentive when you go in for your last pizza!
Monday, April 11: Mrs. O will be my substitute on Monday, April 11. I have family issues to attend to on that day so will be taking a personal day. Mrs. O always does a great job with the children.
April 8, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of Easter
MEMORY VERSE: “Then Jesus said, ‘Stand up. Pick up your mat and walk.’ And immediately the man was well.” John 5:8 & 9
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with 4/23 another, come, came, work, three, other, mother, brother, tree, free, there, their
Enrichment—Grade 2: 4/9: camouflage, butterfly, caterpillar, symmetry, chrysalis, thorax, antenna, proboscis, head, wing, abdomen, leg
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/9: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when, cows 4/16: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/23: plop, plan, spin, brass, fluff, stuff, now, were, cuff
Visitation Day: We had 29 students in our classroom on Monday morning, April 5. We had a busy day. There were 12 visitors.
Community Service: The students did a good job of picking up rocks on Tuesday. We have a couple of good piles to show for our effort in the wind. When the dust started blowing, we quit!
Student led Week of Prayer: The week of April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, leading general singing, having opening and closing prayer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for making your scheduled conference. It’s always good to discuss children’s academic and emotional progress.
Reading Calendars: Wyatt, Courtland, Sasha, Rivers, Sun-Yu, Artie, Caleb, Tyler and Taylor met or exceeded their reading goal for March! Thank Pizza Hut for continuing the reading incentive when you go in for your last pizza!
Monday, April 11: Mrs. O will be my substitute on Monday, April 11. I have family issues to attend to on that day so will be taking a personal day. Mrs. O always does a great job with the children.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 1, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A baby picture
MEMORY VERSE: “The little child began to grow up. He became stronger and wiser, and God’s blessings were with him.” Luke 2:40
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with
Enrichment—Grade 2: 4/2: they, pretty, something, another, frightened, interesting, together, bought, received, different, caught, because
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/2: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there, dish 4/9: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/16: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when, cows
Visitation Day: Monday, April 5, will be TCJA’s visitation day for students in PreK through Grade 2. The morning will be filled with schoolwork and some fun activities. If you know a student who would like to come visit, please call Mrs. Hibbs at 547-8092. Our classroom will be a busy one with all the Kindergarteners joining us for the morning.
Community Service: Next Tuesday afternoon, April 6, please send work gloves with your student. We are going to spend some time picking up rocks in the area around the new Children’s Center. There will be no rock throwing, just gathering them in a big pile so the new lawn can be planted.
Student led Week of Prayer: The week of April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, leading general singing, having opening and closing prayer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Note the conference schedule included in today’s homework folder. If your student is not bringing one home, perhaps an older sibling has it. If not, check in the office with Mrs. Hibbs. I’ll look forward to meeting with you next week on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
Reading Calendars: Remember to turn in your March reading calendar. This will be the last pizza certificate but not the last reading calendar. Keep up the reading. There will be something special for those who turn in 240 minutes for April and May!
April 1, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A baby picture
MEMORY VERSE: “The little child began to grow up. He became stronger and wiser, and God’s blessings were with him.” Luke 2:40
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never 4/16: chew, grew, stew, threw, cloud, mouth, ouch, pause, sauce, cause, them, with
Enrichment—Grade 2: 4/2: they, pretty, something, another, frightened, interesting, together, bought, received, different, caught, because
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/2: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there, dish 4/9: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/16: pets, cats, hens, cubs, ducks, skunks, not, when, cows
Visitation Day: Monday, April 5, will be TCJA’s visitation day for students in PreK through Grade 2. The morning will be filled with schoolwork and some fun activities. If you know a student who would like to come visit, please call Mrs. Hibbs at 547-8092. Our classroom will be a busy one with all the Kindergarteners joining us for the morning.
Community Service: Next Tuesday afternoon, April 6, please send work gloves with your student. We are going to spend some time picking up rocks in the area around the new Children’s Center. There will be no rock throwing, just gathering them in a big pile so the new lawn can be planted.
Student led Week of Prayer: The week of April 19 thru 23 will be out student led Week of Prayer. The 1st & 2nd grade class will be in charge on Tuesday, April 20. If you have time you might want to stay and listen. The children will be singing their two scripture chapters—Psalm 91 and I Corinthians 13 as well as giving the Jonah poem, leading general singing, having opening and closing prayer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Note the conference schedule included in today’s homework folder. If your student is not bringing one home, perhaps an older sibling has it. If not, check in the office with Mrs. Hibbs. I’ll look forward to meeting with you next week on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
Reading Calendars: Remember to turn in your March reading calendar. This will be the last pizza certificate but not the last reading calendar. Keep up the reading. There will be something special for those who turn in 240 minutes for April and May!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: An airplane
MEMORY VERSE: “Be faithful, even if you have to die. If you are faithful, I will give you the crown of life.” Rev. 2:10 last part
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad 4/2: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/9: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there, dish
Pants with holes: As the school year is moving toward spring I’ve noticed more students with holes in the knees of their pants. It especially becomes a problem when a student starts tearing at the hole and making their pants really look ratty. Thank you for keeping those pants for play clothes or cutoffs for summer!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night 5:30-7:00 Thursday evening. Come enjoy doing art!
March 22-26—Spring Break
Spring Break: I know some of you are traveling this break. Please don’t forget the reading! There’s only a few days after we return until the end of MARCH. The Book-It program ends on March 31. All reading calendars need to be returned on April 1. Thank you.
I’ve enclosed the poem about Jonah, A Really Tight Spot. Please have your child work at memorizing it. We are going to be saying it for a Week of Prayer meeting the third week of April.
Enjoy the break with your children!
March 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: An airplane
MEMORY VERSE: “Be faithful, even if you have to die. If you are faithful, I will give you the crown of life.” Rev. 2:10 last part
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next 4/9: bread, weather, crow, own, yellow, shook, crook, thief, chief, shield, under, never
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad 4/2: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan 4/9: fish, wish, grass, will, frog, frost, but, there, dish
Pants with holes: As the school year is moving toward spring I’ve noticed more students with holes in the knees of their pants. It especially becomes a problem when a student starts tearing at the hole and making their pants really look ratty. Thank you for keeping those pants for play clothes or cutoffs for summer!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night 5:30-7:00 Thursday evening. Come enjoy doing art!
March 22-26—Spring Break
Spring Break: I know some of you are traveling this break. Please don’t forget the reading! There’s only a few days after we return until the end of MARCH. The Book-It program ends on March 31. All reading calendars need to be returned on April 1. Thank you.
I’ve enclosed the poem about Jonah, A Really Tight Spot. Please have your child work at memorizing it. We are going to be saying it for a Week of Prayer meeting the third week of April.
Enjoy the break with your children!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed endangered animal.
MEMORY VERSE: “I was in danger. So I called to the Lord, and he answered me. I was about to die. So I cried to You, and You heard my voice.” Jonah 2:2
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad 4/2: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan
Reading: Keep encouraging your student to check out a classroom book and read it at home each evening. So far this school year two students have read 100 books: Sasha & Alex. The following students have finished 50 books and are working on their second 50: Wyatt, Taylor, Artie, Josue, Emilee & Ilene.
Pants with holes: As the school year is moving toward spring I’ve noticed more students with holes in the knees of their pants. It especially becomes a problem when a student starts tearing at the hole and making their pants really look ratty. Thank you for keeping those pants for play clothes or cutoffs for summer!
Happy Birthday: Sasha will turn 8 on March 16. Happy Birthday!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night 5:30-7:00 There will be about a dozen booths for students to enjoy creating art in a variety of mediums. Come and enjoy a fun evening with your student!
March 22-26—Spring Break
March 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed endangered animal.
MEMORY VERSE: “I was in danger. So I called to the Lord, and he answered me. I was about to die. So I cried to You, and You heard my voice.” Jonah 2:2
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself 4/2: each, treat, speak, crow, plow, growl, broom, zoom, tied, cried, first, next
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad 4/2: whip, when, ship, shell, bath, moth, be, can, clan
Reading: Keep encouraging your student to check out a classroom book and read it at home each evening. So far this school year two students have read 100 books: Sasha & Alex. The following students have finished 50 books and are working on their second 50: Wyatt, Taylor, Artie, Josue, Emilee & Ilene.
Pants with holes: As the school year is moving toward spring I’ve noticed more students with holes in the knees of their pants. It especially becomes a problem when a student starts tearing at the hole and making their pants really look ratty. Thank you for keeping those pants for play clothes or cutoffs for summer!
Happy Birthday: Sasha will turn 8 on March 16. Happy Birthday!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night 5:30-7:00 There will be about a dozen booths for students to enjoy creating art in a variety of mediums. Come and enjoy a fun evening with your student!
March 22-26—Spring Break
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of spring.
MEMORY VERSE: “I will bring back your health. And I will heal your injuries, says the Lord” Jeremiah 30:17
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad
Reading: The following students returned their reading logs and received the pizza certificate for reading 240 minutes or more in the month of February. They are Taylor, Conner, Caleb, Artie, Josue, Sun-Yu, & Sasha.
Glue Sticks: Thank you for sending new glue sticks with your student!
Happy Birthday: Faith turned 7 on March 3. Happy Birthday!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night
March 22-26—Spring Break
New Book: Our new Pathways book for this month is entitled The Gardner. We have read only half the book so far but are enjoying it. The children are learning to “read” the pictures as well as the writing on each page.
Writing: On Wednesday we were writing about the beautiful weather. Caleb wrote: “Today is blue, sunny, shiny, and beautiful. Faith wrote: “Today is a pretty day in every way.”
March 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of spring.
MEMORY VERSE: “I will bring back your health. And I will heal your injuries, says the Lord” Jeremiah 30:17
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found 3/19: nurse, burn, turn, circus, shirt, third, ruler, person, pepper, supper, give, myself
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once 3/19: pass, glass, chick, chill, that, this, all, had, glad
Reading: The following students returned their reading logs and received the pizza certificate for reading 240 minutes or more in the month of February. They are Taylor, Conner, Caleb, Artie, Josue, Sun-Yu, & Sasha.
Glue Sticks: Thank you for sending new glue sticks with your student!
Happy Birthday: Faith turned 7 on March 3. Happy Birthday!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night
March 22-26—Spring Break
New Book: Our new Pathways book for this month is entitled The Gardner. We have read only half the book so far but are enjoying it. The children are learning to “read” the pictures as well as the writing on each page.
Writing: On Wednesday we were writing about the beautiful weather. Caleb wrote: “Today is blue, sunny, shiny, and beautiful. Faith wrote: “Today is a pretty day in every way.”
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 25, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Bring a musical instrument from home
MEMORY VERSE: You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me! Jeremiah 29:13
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/26: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once
Telling Time: Our new unit for math is “telling time.” The first graders will learn to tell time to the hour and half hour. Second graders are working on time to 5 minute increments, plus knowing time after the hour and before the hour.
Reading: Return your February reading calendar on Monday. There will be only one more month of Book-it Pizza reading for the pizza certificate. After that I just want you to continue reading one hour a week because it’s a good way to build reading skills.
Glue Sticks: We are just about glue-less in the classroom. Please send more glue sticks to school with your student!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night
March 22-26—Spring Break
February 25, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Bring a musical instrument from home
MEMORY VERSE: You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me! Jeremiah 29:13
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about 3/12: mark, market, march, porch, horse, sport, short, sharp, shark, start, our, found
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/26: drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land 3/12: deck, duck, bank, wink, drink, skunk, what, one, once
Telling Time: Our new unit for math is “telling time.” The first graders will learn to tell time to the hour and half hour. Second graders are working on time to 5 minute increments, plus knowing time after the hour and before the hour.
Reading: Return your February reading calendar on Monday. There will be only one more month of Book-it Pizza reading for the pizza certificate. After that I just want you to continue reading one hour a week because it’s a good way to build reading skills.
Glue Sticks: We are just about glue-less in the classroom. Please send more glue sticks to school with your student!
Upcoming Events: March 18—Interactive Art Night
March 22-26—Spring Break
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: 3 Facts about your favorite President
MEMORY VERSE: Honor God and obey His commands. This is the most important things people can do. Ecclesiastes 12:13
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who 2/26 drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land
Counting Money: We are still counting money in math this week for both 1st and 2nd graders. You can help your student continue to become more proficient by handing them change to count. Some of the 1st graders need extra practice on counting by 5’s and 10’s. This week we’ve also added quarters to the 1st graders coins.
Happy Birthday! Ezra turns 8 on February 21. Have a great day!
February 22: Remember, Monday the 22nd will be a regular day of school.
Reading: Remember there is only one more week to complete your 4 hours of reading for the month. February is a short month so don’t put off reading.
February 18, 2010
SHOW & TELL: 3 Facts about your favorite President
MEMORY VERSE: Honor God and obey His commands. This is the most important things people can do. Ecclesiastes 12:13
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were 3/5: plenty, homework, pony, tiny, easy, sunny, skateboard, sidewalk, airplane, runway, around, about
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who 2/26 drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has 3/5: fist, nest, jump, damp, band, send, have, she, land
Counting Money: We are still counting money in math this week for both 1st and 2nd graders. You can help your student continue to become more proficient by handing them change to count. Some of the 1st graders need extra practice on counting by 5’s and 10’s. This week we’ve also added quarters to the 1st graders coins.
Happy Birthday! Ezra turns 8 on February 21. Have a great day!
February 22: Remember, Monday the 22nd will be a regular day of school.
Reading: Remember there is only one more week to complete your 4 hours of reading for the month. February is a short month so don’t put off reading.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Valentine Party
MEMORY VERSE: I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” Matthew 5:44
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/12 traffic, volcano, paintbrush, nickname, Sabbath, Bible, blossom, hotel, eagle, decide, they, always 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/12: mug, tug, bun, gum, log, job, are, they, tell 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who 2/26 drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has
Valentine’s Day Party: Since February 14 is on a Sunday, we will have our Valentine exchange on Friday, the 12th. I have a standing rule that if a child brings Valentines, he/she must include everyone in the class. We certainly don’t want anyone to feel left out. To help facilitate that here are the children’s names: Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Faith, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Artie, Rylee, Sun-Yu, Rivers, Sasha, Haily, Wyatt, Courtland, Josue, Ilene.
Counting Money: We are counting money in math this week and next for both 1st and 2nd graders. You can help your student become more proficient by handing them change to count. Some of the 1st graders need extra practice on counting by 5’s and 10’s. That will make counting dimes and nickels easier.
February 11, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Valentine Party
MEMORY VERSE: I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” Matthew 5:44
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/12 traffic, volcano, paintbrush, nickname, Sabbath, Bible, blossom, hotel, eagle, decide, they, always 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house 2/26 able, table, cable, stable, candy, many, hurry, apple, happy, money, asked, were
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/12: mug, tug, bun, gum, log, job, are, they, tell 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who 2/26 drop, drum, trot, trim, crib, crop, said, as, has
Valentine’s Day Party: Since February 14 is on a Sunday, we will have our Valentine exchange on Friday, the 12th. I have a standing rule that if a child brings Valentines, he/she must include everyone in the class. We certainly don’t want anyone to feel left out. To help facilitate that here are the children’s names: Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Faith, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Artie, Rylee, Sun-Yu, Rivers, Sasha, Haily, Wyatt, Courtland, Josue, Ilene.
Counting Money: We are counting money in math this week and next for both 1st and 2nd graders. You can help your student become more proficient by handing them change to count. Some of the 1st graders need extra practice on counting by 5’s and 10’s. That will make counting dimes and nickels easier.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Student Store—Students bring treasures from home to sell/buy for not more than a quarter. Dimes and nickels are good prices for most treasures. Teacher does NOT supply the money. Coins need to also be brought from home if a child wants to purchase items from Student Store.
MEMORY VERSE: God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/5: blanket, cactus, pretzel, jacket, camel, computer, everything, something, anytime, pilot, every, should 2/12 traffic, volcano, paintbrush, nickname, Sabbath, Bible, blossom, hotel, eagle, decide, they, always 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/5: fox, box, six, fix, mix, tax, on, for, when 2/12: mug, tug, bun, gum, log, job, are, they, tell 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who
Valentine’s Day Party: Since February 14 is on a Sunday, we will have our Valentine exchange on Friday, the 12th. I have a standing rule that if a child brings Valentines, he/she must include everyone in the class. We certainly don’t want anyone to feel left out. To help facilitate that here are the children’s names: Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Faith, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Artie, Rylee, Sun-Yu, Rivers, Sasha, Haily, Wyatt, Courtland, Josue, Ilene.
Reading Log for January: The following students have turned in the January reading log with at least 240 minutes recorded: Taylor, Faith, Weston, Conner, Artie, Sun-Yu, Sasha, & Courtland. Thank you for the reading!
Open Gym Night: Mr. O is offering an open gym night for lower elementary students on February 9. Please note his comments in the following TCJA TIMES!
TCJA Times
Monday, February 1, 2010
Spring is
Here...
TCJA TIMES
February 1, 2010 - Newsletter
Upcoming Event: School Closure / Presidents Day
Date/Time: February 15
Who it impacts: All School Families
Overview: As posted in the calendar, we are off for Presidents' Day. If
daycare is a need, we may be able to accommodate. Please contact the office
if this is something that you are interested in. We will post a decision as
to childcare (the 15th) in next week's newsletter.
Upcoming Event: Calendar Change
Date/Time: February 22
Who it impacts: All School Families
Overview: This was announced in the last newsletter, so this is just a
reminder that although the calendar shows February 22 as a day off school
for teacher's inservice, we took that day last month (January 19). This
means that we will be in school in February 22. Please change your calendar
accordingly. If parents have already made arrangements to take their
child(ren) out for the day and those arrangements cannot be changed, we need
you to contact the office to have the day excused. Otherwise, we are
expecting all students to be in class on this day. Again, we try to set our
calendar a year in advance, and when changes like this need to occur, we are
grateful for the understanding and the flexibility of our school families.
Upcoming Event: Mission Trip Meeting
Date/Time: February 4 - 6:00pm
Who it impacts: Those interested in participating in the Mission Trip
Overview: The Tesopaco Mission Trip will run on the dates that are posted in
the calendar so as to allow us to accommodate those several students who
will be joining us from UCA. We will meet to go over the schedule in detail
(handouts will be provided), and we will
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20/tesopaco.jpgalso be looking at other options for fundraising. If you have
not yet turned in your information regarding participating, and if you are
planning to participate, please inform us at the office so that we can build
a more detailed budget for the trip. I would like to present the final list
of participants at this meeting.
Upcoming Event: Badminton Night
Date/Time: February 1 / 6:30-8:00pm
Who it impacts: 7th grade and up
Overview: The nets will be set up and the gym is going to be open to play
some badminton. Games will be drop-in in format. If enough players show, we
can go to ladder tournament format. The objective is just to come out and
have some fun. If the turn-out warrants it, we'll make this a weekly feature
through February.
Upcoming Event: Principal's Open Gym
Date/Time: February 9 / 5:45-7:00pm
Who it impacts: All elementary students (through 6th grade)
Overview: I don't get opportunity to play with the lower elementary students
very often, so I am going to open the gym next Tuesday for an elementary gym
night. For all those who come out, we'll be playing indoor soccer. This will
be a first-time event. If interest continues, we will try to do this on a
twice-monthly basis.
.....................................................
lucky library numbers for this week are 9 and 224. Come see Mr. O to claim
your prize.
.....................................................
Other Information Worthy of Note:
Stars and Stripes over TCJA.
It was more than 12 years ago that the flag that had been flying in front of
our school was taken down, the pole was removed, and a smaller flag was
attached to the side of the gym. Over the past few years we have been
planning to put in a new flag pole, but it took until this year before
someone took the helm and got that ball rolling. We want to thank Mr.
Laubach and his crew (his dad and brother, Patrick, Dean and several others)
for the work over Christmas, getting our new flagpole erected. Also, we want
to thank Mr. Daniel, Mr. Kostoff and our Tri-City pathfinders for hosting a
special dedication and first unfurling service. Finally, we want to thank
our seventh and eighth grade students who have been faithfully raising and
lowering the flag every day. It is nice to see our flag waving over us each
day.
Thank-You...
The Mission Trippers want to thank all those who came out to the dinner last
weekend. The evening was a huge success. Special thanks to the Salangos for
the meal. All of their labor and their travel was donated as their gift to
the mission project. We'd like to thank our parents for their support
throughout the project, from helping with decorations to tearing down. We'd
also like to thank all those who took a risk on us and purchased tickets. We
are still seeking donations to the project. We will be building a dining
room, and the total cost for the building will be about $6,800.00. We are
currently about $2,700 short of that goal.
February 4, 2010
SHOW & TELL: Student Store—Students bring treasures from home to sell/buy for not more than a quarter. Dimes and nickels are good prices for most treasures. Teacher does NOT supply the money. Coins need to also be brought from home if a child wants to purchase items from Student Store.
MEMORY VERSE: God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/5: blanket, cactus, pretzel, jacket, camel, computer, everything, something, anytime, pilot, every, should 2/12 traffic, volcano, paintbrush, nickname, Sabbath, Bible, blossom, hotel, eagle, decide, they, always 2/19: uncle, ankle, angle, candle, cattle, tickle, tattle, battle, carry, penny, asked, house
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/5: fox, box, six, fix, mix, tax, on, for, when 2/12: mug, tug, bun, gum, log, job, are, they, tell 2/19: yes, yet, blot, clot, flop, flat, with, his, who
Valentine’s Day Party: Since February 14 is on a Sunday, we will have our Valentine exchange on Friday, the 12th. I have a standing rule that if a child brings Valentines, he/she must include everyone in the class. We certainly don’t want anyone to feel left out. To help facilitate that here are the children’s names: Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Faith, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Artie, Rylee, Sun-Yu, Rivers, Sasha, Haily, Wyatt, Courtland, Josue, Ilene.
Reading Log for January: The following students have turned in the January reading log with at least 240 minutes recorded: Taylor, Faith, Weston, Conner, Artie, Sun-Yu, Sasha, & Courtland. Thank you for the reading!
Open Gym Night: Mr. O is offering an open gym night for lower elementary students on February 9. Please note his comments in the following TCJA TIMES!
TCJA Times
Monday, February 1, 2010
Here...
TCJA TIMES
February 1, 2010 - Newsletter
Upcoming Event: School Closure / Presidents Day
Date/Time: February 15
Who it impacts: All School Families
Overview: As posted in the calendar, we are off for Presidents' Day. If
daycare is a need, we may be able to accommodate. Please contact the office
if this is something that you are interested in. We will post a decision as
to childcare (the 15th) in next week's newsletter.
Upcoming Event: Calendar Change
Date/Time: February 22
Who it impacts: All School Families
Overview: This was announced in the last newsletter, so this is just a
reminder that although the calendar shows February 22 as a day off school
for teacher's inservice, we took that day last month (January 19). This
means that we will be in school in February 22. Please change your calendar
accordingly. If parents have already made arrangements to take their
child(ren) out for the day and those arrangements cannot be changed, we need
you to contact the office to have the day excused. Otherwise, we are
expecting all students to be in class on this day. Again, we try to set our
calendar a year in advance, and when changes like this need to occur, we are
grateful for the understanding and the flexibility of our school families.
Upcoming Event: Mission Trip Meeting
Date/Time: February 4 - 6:00pm
Who it impacts: Those interested in participating in the Mission Trip
Overview: The Tesopaco Mission Trip will run on the dates that are posted in
the calendar so as to allow us to accommodate those several students who
will be joining us from UCA. We will meet to go over the schedule in detail
(handouts will be provided), and we will
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3VtygvAB7FI0S53ng-XrxKgY2vIQ1lRlrxiLcIe5rFPlaZd3qpfu5DRe9g2uJ2LT_J4dN8rF3n8rckyu29BJqHHWvblwuFoT6fY1oTj-lr_PzOmQMkpclQQxy6SPXTtv1R84uVW5V-U/
20/tesopaco.jpgalso be looking at other options for fundraising. If you have
not yet turned in your information regarding participating, and if you are
planning to participate, please inform us at the office so that we can build
a more detailed budget for the trip. I would like to present the final list
of participants at this meeting.
Upcoming Event: Badminton Night
Date/Time: February 1 / 6:30-8:00pm
Who it impacts: 7th grade and up
Overview: The nets will be set up and the gym is going to be open to play
some badminton. Games will be drop-in in format. If enough players show, we
can go to ladder tournament format. The objective is just to come out and
have some fun. If the turn-out warrants it, we'll make this a weekly feature
through February.
Upcoming Event: Principal's Open Gym
Date/Time: February 9 / 5:45-7:00pm
Who it impacts: All elementary students (through 6th grade)
Overview: I don't get opportunity to play with the lower elementary students
very often, so I am going to open the gym next Tuesday for an elementary gym
night. For all those who come out, we'll be playing indoor soccer. This will
be a first-time event. If interest continues, we will try to do this on a
twice-monthly basis.
.....................................................
lucky library numbers for this week are 9 and 224. Come see Mr. O to claim
your prize.
.....................................................
Other Information Worthy of Note:
Stars and Stripes over TCJA.
It was more than 12 years ago that the flag that had been flying in front of
our school was taken down, the pole was removed, and a smaller flag was
attached to the side of the gym. Over the past few years we have been
planning to put in a new flag pole, but it took until this year before
someone took the helm and got that ball rolling. We want to thank Mr.
Laubach and his crew (his dad and brother, Patrick, Dean and several others)
for the work over Christmas, getting our new flagpole erected. Also, we want
to thank Mr. Daniel, Mr. Kostoff and our Tri-City pathfinders for hosting a
special dedication and first unfurling service. Finally, we want to thank
our seventh and eighth grade students who have been faithfully raising and
lowering the flag every day. It is nice to see our flag waving over us each
day.
Thank-You...
The Mission Trippers want to thank all those who came out to the dinner last
weekend. The evening was a huge success. Special thanks to the Salangos for
the meal. All of their labor and their travel was donated as their gift to
the mission project. We'd like to thank our parents for their support
throughout the project, from helping with decorations to tearing down. We'd
also like to thank all those who took a risk on us and purchased tickets. We
are still seeking donations to the project. We will be building a dining
room, and the total cost for the building will be about $6,800.00. We are
currently about $2,700 short of that goal.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 28, 2010
SHOW & TELL: 100 items
MEMORY VERSE: You must honor the Lord and serve Him. You must obey His commands. 1 Samuel 12:14
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/29: peach, reach, creep, scream, washcloth, weekend, classmate, beehive, fireplace, flagpole, read, write 2/5: blanket, cactus, pretzel, jacket, camel, computer, everything, something, anytime, pilot, every, should
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/29: tub, rub, cut, run, sun, fun, was, what, who 2/5: fox, box, six, fix, mix, tax, on, for, when
Ancestors: Thank you for helping your student with the ancestor paper. Our map of Europe is pretty full. We’re happy to have some children originate from other countries. It makes it more interesting.
Offering for Haiti: We will be collecting the offering for ADRA to help the hurting people of Haiti next Friday, January 29. ADRA is on the ground working right now helping as many people as they can.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to discuss your student’s progress. It’s always good to make sure we are doing the best for each student both at home and at school.
Happy Birthday: February 1 is Emilee’s 7th birthday! Wednesday, February 3 is Wyatt’s 10th birthday! It will be a fun week with 2 birthdays!
News from Mr. O’s desk:
TCJA Times
Upcoming Event: Calendar Change
Date/Time: February 22
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: The calendar has us taking the day off on February 22 for teacher inservice (professional development). In the last month, our conference arranged the event we attended on January 19th, so we have switched these two days out. That means that we will be in school in February 22. Please change your calendar accordingly. If parents have already made arrangements to take their child(ren) out for the day and those arrangements can not be changed, we need them to contact the office to have the day excused. Otherwise, we are expecting all students to be in class on this day. We try to set our calendar a year in advance, and when changes like this need to occur, we are grateful for the understanding and the flexibility of our school families.
January 28, 2010
SHOW & TELL: 100 items
MEMORY VERSE: You must honor the Lord and serve Him. You must obey His commands. 1 Samuel 12:14
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/29: peach, reach, creep, scream, washcloth, weekend, classmate, beehive, fireplace, flagpole, read, write 2/5: blanket, cactus, pretzel, jacket, camel, computer, everything, something, anytime, pilot, every, should
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/29: tub, rub, cut, run, sun, fun, was, what, who 2/5: fox, box, six, fix, mix, tax, on, for, when
Ancestors: Thank you for helping your student with the ancestor paper. Our map of Europe is pretty full. We’re happy to have some children originate from other countries. It makes it more interesting.
Offering for Haiti: We will be collecting the offering for ADRA to help the hurting people of Haiti next Friday, January 29. ADRA is on the ground working right now helping as many people as they can.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to discuss your student’s progress. It’s always good to make sure we are doing the best for each student both at home and at school.
Happy Birthday: February 1 is Emilee’s 7th birthday! Wednesday, February 3 is Wyatt’s 10th birthday! It will be a fun week with 2 birthdays!
News from Mr. O’s desk:
TCJA Times
Upcoming Event: Calendar Change
Date/Time: February 22
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: The calendar has us taking the day off on February 22 for teacher inservice (professional development). In the last month, our conference arranged the event we attended on January 19th, so we have switched these two days out. That means that we will be in school in February 22. Please change your calendar accordingly. If parents have already made arrangements to take their child(ren) out for the day and those arrangements can not be changed, we need them to contact the office to have the day excused. Otherwise, we are expecting all students to be in class on this day. We try to set our calendar a year in advance, and when changes like this need to occur, we are grateful for the understanding and the flexibility of our school families.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 21, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A boat
MEMORY VERSE: A man’s pride will ruin him. But a person who is humble will be honored. Proverbs 29:23
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/22: meal, leaf, seal, speak, team, leap, please, queen, sweet, cheese, does, again 1/29: peach, reach, creep, scream, washcloth, weekend, classmate, beehive, fireplace, flagpole, read, write
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/22: bug, hug, rug, but, cut, nut, that, plug 1/29: tub, rub, cut, run, sun, fun, was, what, who
Ancestors: 9 students have turned in their Family Origin papers. If your student was not one of them, please remember to return the paper in Friday’s homework folder. The students love seeing their name on the big map at the back of the room.
Taste of the Orient: Remember the meal scheduled for this Sunday evening, January 24, from 5:00-7:00. The food will be delicious. The Chef cooked a meal for the staff a couple of years ago. It was wonderful Asian food! Be sure to buy your ticket through the office and come for a feast and to help with the older students’ mission trip.
Offering for Haiti: We will be collecting the offering for ADRA to help the hurting people of Haiti next Friday, January 29. ADRA is on the ground working right now helping as many people as they can. Last Friday they flew into the Dominican Republic and drove into Haiti over the mountains. That saved them from the gridlock at the Port-au-Prince airport.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Remember we have conferences scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 & 28. The students will be dismissed at 12:30.
January 21, 2010
SHOW & TELL: A boat
MEMORY VERSE: A man’s pride will ruin him. But a person who is humble will be honored. Proverbs 29:23
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/22: meal, leaf, seal, speak, team, leap, please, queen, sweet, cheese, does, again 1/29: peach, reach, creep, scream, washcloth, weekend, classmate, beehive, fireplace, flagpole, read, write
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/22: bug, hug, rug, but, cut, nut, that, plug 1/29: tub, rub, cut, run, sun, fun, was, what, who
Ancestors: 9 students have turned in their Family Origin papers. If your student was not one of them, please remember to return the paper in Friday’s homework folder. The students love seeing their name on the big map at the back of the room.
Taste of the Orient: Remember the meal scheduled for this Sunday evening, January 24, from 5:00-7:00. The food will be delicious. The Chef cooked a meal for the staff a couple of years ago. It was wonderful Asian food! Be sure to buy your ticket through the office and come for a feast and to help with the older students’ mission trip.
Offering for Haiti: We will be collecting the offering for ADRA to help the hurting people of Haiti next Friday, January 29. ADRA is on the ground working right now helping as many people as they can. Last Friday they flew into the Dominican Republic and drove into Haiti over the mountains. That saved them from the gridlock at the Port-au-Prince airport.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Remember we have conferences scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 & 28. The students will be dismissed at 12:30.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 14, 2010
Show & Tell: Something that floats.
Memory Verse: The Lord says, “If someone loves Me, I will save him. I will protect those who know me.” Psalm 91:14
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 1/15: screen, speed, street, wheel, stream, steam, dream, sneak, speak, heal, been, use 1/23: meal, leaf, seal, speak, team, leap, please, queen, sweet, cheese, does, again
Spelling Enrichment: 2nd Grade 1/15: branch, tractor, barn, steel, trunk, rock, brick, truck, train, yard, starfish, forty
Spelling: 1st Grade: 1/15: sad, dad, cat, net, hop, he, has, what 1/23: bug, hug, rug, but, cut, nut, that, plug
TEN COMMANDMENTS: Keep working on memorizing the commandments!
Mr. O’s Notes: If you would like communications from Mr. O, send your email address and request to office@tcja.org
Ancestors: Could you fill out the “ancestors” paper that I’m enclosing today with this note. We have a big map on the back bulletin board and we’ll identify each student’s “roots.” This goes along with the book Cleversticks that we’re reading this month. Please return the paper on Wednesday, January 20, or sooner! Thank you for your help.
Coming Dates to remember:
January 15: Last Day of First Semester
January 18: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
January 19: Teacher In-Service Day-NO SCHOOL
January 24: Fundraising Dinner—5:00-7:00
January 27, 28 Parent-Teacher Conferences—12:30 Dismissal
Calendar Change: February 22 is marked as a Teacher In-service day with no school. This has been changed because of our In-service on 1/19. THERE WILL BE SCHOOL on February 22!
News from Mr. O’s Desk:
Upcoming Event: January School Closures
Date/Time: January 18 & 19
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: As we have every other year. we will again be closed the third Monday in January (the 18th) for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In addition, please note that we will be closed January 19 as our employer is hosting professional growth meetings in College Place and our staff is required to participate in those meetings. This may be a good opportunity for parents to take a snow day and take their children out to Bluewood or one of the other winter playlands. We will provide childcare at a rate of $25 for the day. As childcare was over Christmas break, childcare again will feature crafts, games and activities to help the day pass more quickly.
Once again, we are offering a small discount to families with multiple children in the program. The second and subsequent children will be able to attend for $23. Please contact the office if you would like to sign up for this program as it is offered by reservation only.
Upcoming Event: A Taste of the Orient
Date/Time: January 24 – 5:00pm
Who it impacts: 9th grade and up... as well as all constituents
Overview: The 9th and 10th grade students will be hosting a fundraising dinner for the Mission Trip coming up in March of 2010. They will be heading out to Rosario Tesopaco (Ely’s home) where they will be adding rooms to the boys’ dormitory and starting a girls’ dormitory. Tony Salango, from Calgary Alberta, will be coming to our school to cater this event, and as he has done at all of his other fundraising dinners, he will be presenting his specialty, a variety of traditional Asian dishes and a few of his own concoctions such as vegetarian ginger beef (gluten) and butternut squash in coconut milk. The meal is a bargain at $18 per adult or $10 per child (10 and under), and includes dinner entertainment.You may purchase tickets from any of the students who are planning on going on the trip or you can contact the office to reserve your tickets. There are a limited number of seats available.
Upcoming Event: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Date/Time: January 27 & 28 – both afternoons
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: On the 15th of this month the books will close for the second grading period. Following this, teachers should be able to gauge fairly accurately students who are unable to make the requirements to move on too the next grade level by the end of the year. Note that we have added a set of mid year parent teacher meetings to the calendar this year. Watch for notes coming home to set up these meetings. We arrange meetings, attempting to give parents their choice times, in the order that we receive the requests back in the office.
.....................................................................
January 14, 2010
Show & Tell: Something that floats.
Memory Verse: The Lord says, “If someone loves Me, I will save him. I will protect those who know me.” Psalm 91:14
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 1/15: screen, speed, street, wheel, stream, steam, dream, sneak, speak, heal, been, use 1/23: meal, leaf, seal, speak, team, leap, please, queen, sweet, cheese, does, again
Spelling Enrichment: 2nd Grade 1/15: branch, tractor, barn, steel, trunk, rock, brick, truck, train, yard, starfish, forty
Spelling: 1st Grade: 1/15: sad, dad, cat, net, hop, he, has, what 1/23: bug, hug, rug, but, cut, nut, that, plug
TEN COMMANDMENTS: Keep working on memorizing the commandments!
Mr. O’s Notes: If you would like communications from Mr. O, send your email address and request to office@tcja.org
Ancestors: Could you fill out the “ancestors” paper that I’m enclosing today with this note. We have a big map on the back bulletin board and we’ll identify each student’s “roots.” This goes along with the book Cleversticks that we’re reading this month. Please return the paper on Wednesday, January 20, or sooner! Thank you for your help.
Coming Dates to remember:
January 15: Last Day of First Semester
January 18: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
January 19: Teacher In-Service Day-NO SCHOOL
January 24: Fundraising Dinner—5:00-7:00
January 27, 28 Parent-Teacher Conferences—12:30 Dismissal
Calendar Change: February 22 is marked as a Teacher In-service day with no school. This has been changed because of our In-service on 1/19. THERE WILL BE SCHOOL on February 22!
News from Mr. O’s Desk:
Upcoming Event: January School Closures
Date/Time: January 18 & 19
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: As we have every other year. we will again be closed the third Monday in January (the 18th) for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In addition, please note that we will be closed January 19 as our employer is hosting professional growth meetings in College Place and our staff is required to participate in those meetings. This may be a good opportunity for parents to take a snow day and take their children out to Bluewood or one of the other winter playlands. We will provide childcare at a rate of $25 for the day. As childcare was over Christmas break, childcare again will feature crafts, games and activities to help the day pass more quickly.
Once again, we are offering a small discount to families with multiple children in the program. The second and subsequent children will be able to attend for $23. Please contact the office if you would like to sign up for this program as it is offered by reservation only.
Upcoming Event: A Taste of the Orient
Date/Time: January 24 – 5:00pm
Who it impacts: 9th grade and up... as well as all constituents
Overview: The 9th and 10th grade students will be hosting a fundraising dinner for the Mission Trip coming up in March of 2010. They will be heading out to Rosario Tesopaco (Ely’s home) where they will be adding rooms to the boys’ dormitory and starting a girls’ dormitory. Tony Salango, from Calgary Alberta, will be coming to our school to cater this event, and as he has done at all of his other fundraising dinners, he will be presenting his specialty, a variety of traditional Asian dishes and a few of his own concoctions such as vegetarian ginger beef (gluten) and butternut squash in coconut milk. The meal is a bargain at $18 per adult or $10 per child (10 and under), and includes dinner entertainment.You may purchase tickets from any of the students who are planning on going on the trip or you can contact the office to reserve your tickets. There are a limited number of seats available.
Upcoming Event: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Date/Time: January 27 & 28 – both afternoons
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: On the 15th of this month the books will close for the second grading period. Following this, teachers should be able to gauge fairly accurately students who are unable to make the requirements to move on too the next grade level by the end of the year. Note that we have added a set of mid year parent teacher meetings to the calendar this year. Watch for notes coming home to set up these meetings. We arrange meetings, attempting to give parents their choice times, in the order that we receive the requests back in the office.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 7, 2010
Show & Tell: Something that reminds you of Christmas vacation.
Memory Verse: Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. So don’t be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go. Joshua 1:9
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 1/08 : toast, float, coast, roast, road, throat, soap, coach, teeth, steep, think, each 1/15: screen, speed, street, wheel, stream, steam, dream, sneak, speak, heal, been, use
Spelling Enrichment: 2nd Grade 1/08: clapped, brushes, clever, chopsticks, buttoned, fingers, everyone, paint, tangled, painted, undoing, finished
Spelling: 1st Grade: 1/08: peg, set, get, met, pet, is, was, yes 1/15: sad, dad, cat, net, hop, he, has, what
Friday Pizza Party: This Friday, teacher will be providing pizza, veggies, and drink for all the students in the classroom. This is our celebration party for teacher’s right arm being able to now stretch as high as the left! It’s taken 5 months of physical therapy to reach this goal! Thanks to Ilene’s mom for her help in getting the pizzas!
Christmas Offering: The Christmas offering was amazing. We made almost $175.00 in cookie sales. With the cash gifts on the tree, the total came to $668.77. When matched this will be $4,681.39 for ADRA to help feed hungry children. Thank you for your generosity!
TEN COMMANDMENTS: Keep working on memorizing the commandments!
December Reading Calendars: Only 2 students have remembered to turn the reading calendar for last month. Please do that in the Homework folder!
Coming Dates to remember:
January 15: Last Day of First Semester
January 18: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
January 19: Teacher In-Service Day-NO SCHOOL
January 24: Fundraising Dinner—5:00-7:00
January 27, 28 Parent-Teacher Conferences—12:30 Dismissal for Students
News from Mr. O's Desk:
Upcoming Event: January School Closures
Date/Time: January 18 & 19
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: As we have every other year. we will again be closed the third Monday in January (the 18th) for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In addition, please note that we will be closed January 19 as our employer is hosting professional growth meetings in College Place and our staff is required to participate in those meetings. This may be a good opportunity for parents to take a snow day and take their children out to Bluewood or one of the other winter playlands. We will provide childcare at a rate of $25 for the day. As childcare was over Christmas break, childcare again will feature crafts, games and activities to help the day pass more quickly.
Once again, we are offering a small discount to families with multiple children in the program. The second and subsequent children will be able to attend for $23. Please contact the office if you would like to sign up for this program as it is offered by reservation only.
Upcoming Event: A Taste of the Orient
Date/Time: January 24 – 5:00pm
Who it impacts: 9th grade and up... as well as all constituents
Overview: The 9th and 10th grade students will be hosting a fundraising dinner for the Mission Trip coming up in March of 2010. They will be heading out to Rosario Tesopaco (Ely’s home) where they will be adding rooms to the boys’ dormitory and starting a girls’ dormitory. Tony Salango, from Calgary Alberta, will be coming to our school to cater this event, and as he has done at all of his other fundraising dinners, he will be presenting his specialty, a variety of traditional Asian dishes and a few of his own concoctions such as vegetarian ginger beef (gluten) and butternut squash in coconut milk. The meal is a bargain at $18 per adult or $10 per child (10 and under), and includes dinner entertainment.You may purchase tickets from any of the students who are planning on going on the trip or you can contact the office to reserve your tickets. There are a limited number of seats available.
Upcoming Event: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Date/Time: January 27 & 28 – both afternoons
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: On the 15th of this month the books will close for the second grading period. Following this, teachers should be able to gauge fairly accurately students who are unable to make the requirements to move on too the next grade level by the end of the year. Note that we have added a set of mid year parent teacher meetings to the calendar this year. Watch for notes coming home to set up these meetings. We arrange meetings, attempting to give parents their choice times, in the order that we receive the requests back in the office.
January 7, 2010
Show & Tell: Something that reminds you of Christmas vacation.
Memory Verse: Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. So don’t be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go. Joshua 1:9
Spelling: 2nd Grade: 1/08 : toast, float, coast, roast, road, throat, soap, coach, teeth, steep, think, each 1/15: screen, speed, street, wheel, stream, steam, dream, sneak, speak, heal, been, use
Spelling Enrichment: 2nd Grade 1/08: clapped, brushes, clever, chopsticks, buttoned, fingers, everyone, paint, tangled, painted, undoing, finished
Spelling: 1st Grade: 1/08: peg, set, get, met, pet, is, was, yes 1/15: sad, dad, cat, net, hop, he, has, what
Friday Pizza Party: This Friday, teacher will be providing pizza, veggies, and drink for all the students in the classroom. This is our celebration party for teacher’s right arm being able to now stretch as high as the left! It’s taken 5 months of physical therapy to reach this goal! Thanks to Ilene’s mom for her help in getting the pizzas!
Christmas Offering: The Christmas offering was amazing. We made almost $175.00 in cookie sales. With the cash gifts on the tree, the total came to $668.77. When matched this will be $4,681.39 for ADRA to help feed hungry children. Thank you for your generosity!
TEN COMMANDMENTS: Keep working on memorizing the commandments!
December Reading Calendars: Only 2 students have remembered to turn the reading calendar for last month. Please do that in the Homework folder!
Coming Dates to remember:
January 15: Last Day of First Semester
January 18: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
January 19: Teacher In-Service Day-NO SCHOOL
January 24: Fundraising Dinner—5:00-7:00
January 27, 28 Parent-Teacher Conferences—12:30 Dismissal for Students
News from Mr. O's Desk:
Upcoming Event: January School Closures
Date/Time: January 18 & 19
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: As we have every other year. we will again be closed the third Monday in January (the 18th) for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In addition, please note that we will be closed January 19 as our employer is hosting professional growth meetings in College Place and our staff is required to participate in those meetings. This may be a good opportunity for parents to take a snow day and take their children out to Bluewood or one of the other winter playlands. We will provide childcare at a rate of $25 for the day. As childcare was over Christmas break, childcare again will feature crafts, games and activities to help the day pass more quickly.
Once again, we are offering a small discount to families with multiple children in the program. The second and subsequent children will be able to attend for $23. Please contact the office if you would like to sign up for this program as it is offered by reservation only.
Upcoming Event: A Taste of the Orient
Date/Time: January 24 – 5:00pm
Who it impacts: 9th grade and up... as well as all constituents
Overview: The 9th and 10th grade students will be hosting a fundraising dinner for the Mission Trip coming up in March of 2010. They will be heading out to Rosario Tesopaco (Ely’s home) where they will be adding rooms to the boys’ dormitory and starting a girls’ dormitory. Tony Salango, from Calgary Alberta, will be coming to our school to cater this event, and as he has done at all of his other fundraising dinners, he will be presenting his specialty, a variety of traditional Asian dishes and a few of his own concoctions such as vegetarian ginger beef (gluten) and butternut squash in coconut milk. The meal is a bargain at $18 per adult or $10 per child (10 and under), and includes dinner entertainment.You may purchase tickets from any of the students who are planning on going on the trip or you can contact the office to reserve your tickets. There are a limited number of seats available.
Upcoming Event: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Date/Time: January 27 & 28 – both afternoons
Who it impacts: All Students
Overview: On the 15th of this month the books will close for the second grading period. Following this, teachers should be able to gauge fairly accurately students who are unable to make the requirements to move on too the next grade level by the end of the year. Note that we have added a set of mid year parent teacher meetings to the calendar this year. Watch for notes coming home to set up these meetings. We arrange meetings, attempting to give parents their choice times, in the order that we receive the requests back in the office.
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