1st & 2nd Grade News
November 17, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Two facts about the first Thanksgiving
MEMORY VERSE: I will live with the people of Israel. I will be their God. And they will know that I am the Lord their God. Ex. 29: 45, 46
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test!
11/18/11: moth, punch, bench, teeth, other, flash, beach, stuck, after, brush, lunch, ranch
12/02/11: crutch, fudge, budge, below, judge, scratch, catch, switch, away, bridge, stretch, stitch
12/09/11: knelt, don’t knot, knob, wreath, wrote, wreck, knife, small, knee, wrong, knock
12/16/11: plain, clay, stay, are, only, May, chain, bait, paint, gray, raid, pair
1st Grade Spelling:
11/18/11: rug, tub, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
12/02/11: up, of, the, in, on, at, and, it
12/09/11: mop, flop, not, got, stop, hot, plop, top
12/16/11: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog
MORE 50 Book Finishers: More students have finished reading 50 classroom books at home. Each of them received a $5.00 gift certificate from Barnes & Noble for that accomplishment. Congratulations: Christopher, Isabella, Lily, Martha, & Paige. There are several students who are not far behind. This is a Reading Class!
Happy Birthday: We have two more November birthdays: Tateum will be 8 on November 20 and Isaiah will be 7 on the 28th! Happy Birthday boys.
Happy Thanksgiving: Students enjoy your week away from school. Keep reading though! Have a great holiday. See you on Monday, November 27.
Christmas Offering: Again this year we will be raising money for the hungry through the ADRA program. I just received the flyer in the mail telling of the match program where every $1.00 contributed will be extended to $7.00 for the feeding programs they operate. It’s a fun way for the kids to watch their contributions grow rapidly. We will have a cookie sale on the first Friday of December.
Upcoming events:
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
December 2 Cookie Sale to raise money for an ADRA mission project
December 3 TCJA Church Service at Kennewick Spanish Church
December 15 Christmas Program 6:30-8:00 PM
December 16 Christmas Vacation Begins at 1:00 PM
January 2, 2012 School Begins Again at 8:30 AM
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
November 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with N (I’ve made a change to the Show & Tell list because of where we are with our reading books. We haven’t read the Safari book yet so bringing something to take on a safari would not make sense to the students. Also remember we brought Indian artifacts last month. The idea was that I was switching the Nov. 3 date with the October 7 activity.)
MEMORY VERSE: I will pour out water for the thirsty land. I will make streams flow on dry land. Isaiah 44:3, first part
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test!
11/4/11: doesn’t, aren’t, she’s, children, you’re, we’re, it’s, I’m, they’re, he’s, because, can’t
11/11/11: chain, think, wheel, thank, thorn, white, black, whale, truck, crash, between, something
11/18/11: moth, punch, bench, teeth, other, flash, beach, stuck, after, brush, lunch, ranch
1st Grade Spelling:
11/4/11: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen
11/11/11: get, pen, pet, web, bed, set, peg, red
11/18/11: rug, tub, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Singing at Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church: The address is 1807 McMurray Avenue, Richland. Students should be arriving about 10:45 so you can find a seat. The children will sit with parents and come up front right after the Kindergarten/Third & Fourth students sing. They will return to sit with parents when our part is finished. There is a church potluck at the conclusion of the service.
Pizza Hut Certificate: The following students received the Pizza Hut Certificate for the month of October: Mateo, Christopher, Ethan, Claudia, Aaliyah, Alex, Kasi, Brent, Isabella, Paige, Andrew, Enoch, Tateum, Jordan, Edynn, Brendan, Mackenzie
Happy Birthday: Mateo Arreguin will turn 7 on November 8. Have a great day, Mateo.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to your conference and discussing your student’s progress.
Upcoming events:
November 3 Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00 PM Dismissal)
November 5 10:45 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
December 2 Cookie Sale to raise money for a mission project
December 3 TCJA Church Service at Kennewick Spanish Church
December 15 Christmas Program 6:30-8:00 PM
December 16 Christmas Vacation Begins at 1:00 PM
January 2, 2012 School Begins Again at 8:30 AM
November 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with N (I’ve made a change to the Show & Tell list because of where we are with our reading books. We haven’t read the Safari book yet so bringing something to take on a safari would not make sense to the students. Also remember we brought Indian artifacts last month. The idea was that I was switching the Nov. 3 date with the October 7 activity.)
MEMORY VERSE: I will pour out water for the thirsty land. I will make streams flow on dry land. Isaiah 44:3, first part
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test!
11/4/11: doesn’t, aren’t, she’s, children, you’re, we’re, it’s, I’m, they’re, he’s, because, can’t
11/11/11: chain, think, wheel, thank, thorn, white, black, whale, truck, crash, between, something
11/18/11: moth, punch, bench, teeth, other, flash, beach, stuck, after, brush, lunch, ranch
1st Grade Spelling:
11/4/11: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen
11/11/11: get, pen, pet, web, bed, set, peg, red
11/18/11: rug, tub, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Singing at Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church: The address is 1807 McMurray Avenue, Richland. Students should be arriving about 10:45 so you can find a seat. The children will sit with parents and come up front right after the Kindergarten/Third & Fourth students sing. They will return to sit with parents when our part is finished. There is a church potluck at the conclusion of the service.
Pizza Hut Certificate: The following students received the Pizza Hut Certificate for the month of October: Mateo, Christopher, Ethan, Claudia, Aaliyah, Alex, Kasi, Brent, Isabella, Paige, Andrew, Enoch, Tateum, Jordan, Edynn, Brendan, Mackenzie
Happy Birthday: Mateo Arreguin will turn 7 on November 8. Have a great day, Mateo.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to your conference and discussing your student’s progress.
Upcoming events:
November 3 Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00 PM Dismissal)
November 5 10:45 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
December 2 Cookie Sale to raise money for a mission project
December 3 TCJA Church Service at Kennewick Spanish Church
December 15 Christmas Program 6:30-8:00 PM
December 16 Christmas Vacation Begins at 1:00 PM
January 2, 2012 School Begins Again at 8:30 AM
Thursday, October 20, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 20, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of a healthy food.
MEMORY VERSE: God brought his people out with joy. He brought out his chosen ones with singing. Psalm 105:43
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test!
10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where
10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
11/4/11: doesn’t, aren’t, she’s, children, you’re, we’re, it’s, I’m, they’re, he’s, because, can’t
11/11/11: chain, think, wheel, thank, thorn, white, black, whale, truck, crash, between, something
11/18/11: moth, punch, bench, teeth, other, flash, beach, stuck, after, brush, lunch, ranch
1st Grade Spelling:
10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox
10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
11/4/11: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen
11/11/11: get, pen, pet, web, bed, set, peg, red
11/18/11: rug, tub, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Warrior Maiden Booklet: The students are bringing home a small booklet with the highlights of the Warrior Maiden story. Please have them read the booklet to you. Thanks!
Citrus Fruit Sales: You will notice the Fresh Florida Citrus order form in the Homework folder today. I would encourage you to participate in this fund raiser. The proceeds that our class brings in will be used toward class activities and supplies. What a great healthy snack these fruits are for your kids—lots of Vitamin C and fiber!
Next Week’s Show & Tell: We have a tradition on the last Friday of October to have a favorite food potluck. Each student should bring enough of a food to share with their class members. Don’t send a lunch or order hot lunch. There is always plenty!
Upcoming events:
October 23-28 Red Ribbon Week
October 28 Favorite Food Potluck for Show & Tell
November 2 & 3 Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00 PM Dismissal)
November 5 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
October 20, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of a healthy food.
MEMORY VERSE: God brought his people out with joy. He brought out his chosen ones with singing. Psalm 105:43
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test!
10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where
10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
11/4/11: doesn’t, aren’t, she’s, children, you’re, we’re, it’s, I’m, they’re, he’s, because, can’t
11/11/11: chain, think, wheel, thank, thorn, white, black, whale, truck, crash, between, something
11/18/11: moth, punch, bench, teeth, other, flash, beach, stuck, after, brush, lunch, ranch
1st Grade Spelling:
10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox
10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
11/4/11: vet, men, leg, net, wet, ten, beg, hen
11/11/11: get, pen, pet, web, bed, set, peg, red
11/18/11: rug, tub, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Warrior Maiden Booklet: The students are bringing home a small booklet with the highlights of the Warrior Maiden story. Please have them read the booklet to you. Thanks!
Citrus Fruit Sales: You will notice the Fresh Florida Citrus order form in the Homework folder today. I would encourage you to participate in this fund raiser. The proceeds that our class brings in will be used toward class activities and supplies. What a great healthy snack these fruits are for your kids—lots of Vitamin C and fiber!
Next Week’s Show & Tell: We have a tradition on the last Friday of October to have a favorite food potluck. Each student should bring enough of a food to share with their class members. Don’t send a lunch or order hot lunch. There is always plenty!
Upcoming events:
October 23-28 Red Ribbon Week
October 28 Favorite Food Potluck for Show & Tell
November 2 & 3 Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00 PM Dismissal)
November 5 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 13, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of a healthy food.
MEMORY VERSE: I will be with thy mouth, I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee and teach thee what thou shalt say. Exodus 4 verse 12. (We are learning this to music. We were too busy last Friday so we’ll sing it on October 13.)
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test! 10/13/11: (on Thursday) were, has, are, then, or, but, this, them, his, they, what, have 10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where 10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
1st Grade Spelling: 10/13/11: (on Thursday) fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib 10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox 10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who took the time to drive to the Pumpkin Patch. We had a great time. The students made a class book of their favorite activities.
Because of the recently discovered cost of parking at Sacajawea Park we have cancelled the field trip scheduled for Friday the 21st. It’s just not worth the $70 or $80 it would cost the class in parking fees.
Visitor: On Monday, our friend, Mrs. Paula, came dressed in a Cheyenne Indian costume. The children enjoyed seeing the fancy beadwork and touching the mink fur hairpieces.
Upcoming events:
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 18 Mrs. Canaday gone to Curriculum Committee Meeting –Miss Bennett Subbing
October 21 Field Trip Cancelled
October 28 Favorite Food Potluck for Show & Tell
November 2 & 3 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 5 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
October 13, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of a healthy food.
MEMORY VERSE: I will be with thy mouth, I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee and teach thee what thou shalt say. Exodus 4 verse 12. (We are learning this to music. We were too busy last Friday so we’ll sing it on October 13.)
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test! 10/13/11: (on Thursday) were, has, are, then, or, but, this, them, his, they, what, have 10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where 10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
1st Grade Spelling: 10/13/11: (on Thursday) fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib 10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox 10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who took the time to drive to the Pumpkin Patch. We had a great time. The students made a class book of their favorite activities.
Because of the recently discovered cost of parking at Sacajawea Park we have cancelled the field trip scheduled for Friday the 21st. It’s just not worth the $70 or $80 it would cost the class in parking fees.
Visitor: On Monday, our friend, Mrs. Paula, came dressed in a Cheyenne Indian costume. The children enjoyed seeing the fancy beadwork and touching the mink fur hairpieces.
Upcoming events:
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 18 Mrs. Canaday gone to Curriculum Committee Meeting –Miss Bennett Subbing
October 21 Field Trip Cancelled
October 28 Favorite Food Potluck for Show & Tell
November 2 & 3 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 5 TCJA Church Service at Richland (1st & 2nd will be singing)
November 11 Veterans’ Day Breakfast (1st & 2nd will be singing)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
October 6, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An Indian artifact/picture (I’m switching Nov. 4 with Oct. 7—We’re reading The Warrior Maiden this month instead of We All Went on Safari which will be in November. Plans changed because the museum is closed in November so we need to have our field trip while it’s still open.)
MEMORY VERSE: I will be with thy mouth, I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee and teach thee what thou shalt say. Exodus 4 verse 12. (We are learning this to music and will sing it on Friday.)
Reading Log: Thank you to the 19 students turned in their Reading Log for September. At the end of October the first pizza certificates will be given out for a completed reading log of 240 minutes for the month.
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test! 10/7/11: button, puppet, cactus, blanket, robot, carrot, people, plastic, which, helmet, rabbit, mitten 10/13/11: (on Thursday) were, has, are, then, or, but, this, them, his, they, what, have 10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where 10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
1st Grade Spelling: 10/7/11: pit, zip, bit, hit, sit, lid, kit 10/13/11: (on Thursday) fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib 10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox 10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about grains. Have your child look on the labels of packaged foods and find whole grains mentioned. Most of them loved the whole wheat crackers I made for them to taste.
Field Trip: On Friday, October 7, we will be going to the Country Mercantile Pumpkin Patch. Please have your student dress for the weather. It’s suddenly cooler than we’ve been used to! Tennis shoes and jackets would make the trip more enjoyable for the students.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
October 6, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An Indian artifact/picture (I’m switching Nov. 4 with Oct. 7—We’re reading The Warrior Maiden this month instead of We All Went on Safari which will be in November. Plans changed because the museum is closed in November so we need to have our field trip while it’s still open.)
MEMORY VERSE: I will be with thy mouth, I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee and teach thee what thou shalt say. Exodus 4 verse 12. (We are learning this to music and will sing it on Friday.)
Reading Log: Thank you to the 19 students turned in their Reading Log for September. At the end of October the first pizza certificates will be given out for a completed reading log of 240 minutes for the month.
2nd Grade Spelling: The 2nd graders are also responsible to spell the 1st grade words on the Friday test! 10/7/11: button, puppet, cactus, blanket, robot, carrot, people, plastic, which, helmet, rabbit, mitten 10/13/11: (on Thursday) were, has, are, then, or, but, this, them, his, they, what, have 10/21/11: brushing, skating, pecked, skated, brushed, pecking, planted, baking, baked, these, planting, where 10/28/11: sweet, does, puppy, goat, bunny, chain, baby, windy, play, team, your, sunny
1st Grade Spelling: 10/7/11: pit, zip, bit, hit, sit, lid, kit 10/13/11: (on Thursday) fit, rim, mat, ram, dad, bib, rib 10/21/11: top, pot, mom, hop, cot, box, fox 10/28/11: lot, rip, sad, sip, pop, lad, job, mitt
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about grains. Have your child look on the labels of packaged foods and find whole grains mentioned. Most of them loved the whole wheat crackers I made for them to taste.
Field Trip: On Friday, October 7, we will be going to the Country Mercantile Pumpkin Patch. Please have your student dress for the weather. It’s suddenly cooler than we’ve been used to! Tennis shoes and jackets would make the trip more enjoyable for the students.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
Thursday, September 29, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 29, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Picture/model of something God created on the 6th day of Creation.
MEMORY VERSE: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. Genesis 50:24
Reading Log: September Log due on Friday, September 30
2nd Grade Spelling: their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset (test on Friday 9/30/11)
1st Grade Spelling: jam, ram, bat, sat, hat, rat, fat (test on Friday 9/30/11)
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about fiber in foods. Have your child look on the labels of packaged foods and find the grams of dietary fiber per serving. They’ve been working in the classroom on a paper that tells about the grams of fiber in fruits and vegetables.
Field Trip: On Friday, October 7, we will be going to the Country Mercantile Pumpkin Patch on Highway 395. Bobby Jo Engeberg already has drivers for the trip. (Thanks very much, Bobby!) The students’ entrance fees will be covered by class funds. If a younger sibling goes along the charge will be $3.00. The adults are not charged.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
September 29, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Picture/model of something God created on the 6th day of Creation.
MEMORY VERSE: God will take care of you. He will lead you out of this land. Genesis 50:24
Reading Log: September Log due on Friday, September 30
2nd Grade Spelling: their, bathtub, many, pigpen, backpack, bedtime, windmill, there, pancake, very, sunset (test on Friday 9/30/11)
1st Grade Spelling: jam, ram, bat, sat, hat, rat, fat (test on Friday 9/30/11)
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about fiber in foods. Have your child look on the labels of packaged foods and find the grams of dietary fiber per serving. They’ve been working in the classroom on a paper that tells about the grams of fiber in fruits and vegetables.
Field Trip: On Friday, October 7, we will be going to the Country Mercantile Pumpkin Patch on Highway 395. Bobby Jo Engeberg already has drivers for the trip. (Thanks very much, Bobby!) The students’ entrance fees will be covered by class funds. If a younger sibling goes along the charge will be $3.00. The adults are not charged.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
Friday, September 23, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 22, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with the letter S.
MEMORY VERSE: God said, God said, “Let us make man in our image, let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” Genesis 1:26 (the children have been learning this to song.)
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar. It will be due in the classroom on September 30!
2nd Grade Spelling: stripe, patch, stripes, frog, make, glasses, glass, made, would, frogs, patches, could (test on Friday, 9/23/11)
1st Grade Frequently Used Sight Words: (these are not for spelling –just for reading!) 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
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about Vitamins. Reinforcing the concept at the dinner table at night would be a good thing! This week’s vitamins were K & E. We tasted sunflower seeds this week.
Sunflower Seeds: On Monday we took apart a huge sunflower donated by the Engeberg family. The students estimated how many seeds were in the flower. The closest estimate to the 2,163 seeds that were in the flower was Tateum’s estimate of 2, 139. The children each got to help count the seeds by putting them in groups of 10. Thankfully, Mrs. DeDios did the hard work of putting all the 10’s into the final number. We soaked the seeds in salt water overnight, then toasted them in a slow oven on Tuesday. It’s a good thing it was a slow oven! Mrs. Canaday forgot them for 3 hours. They were just right when Kasi went running in to tell Mrs. DeDios to quickly take the seeds that teacher forgot out of the oven.
The seeds proved to be quite messy in the classroom, but none of the children will forget where sunflower seeds come from now.
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who took time to take us to the Farmer’s Market. The children had a wonderful time seeing all the fruits and vegetables that were available. They also enjoyed getting to purchase some for themselves. Thank you for participating by being with us or by sending money for your student to use.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
September 22, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with the letter S.
MEMORY VERSE: God said, God said, “Let us make man in our image, let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” Genesis 1:26 (the children have been learning this to song.)
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar. It will be due in the classroom on September 30!
2nd Grade Spelling: stripe, patch, stripes, frog, make, glasses, glass, made, would, frogs, patches, could (test on Friday, 9/23/11)
1st Grade Frequently Used Sight Words: (these are not for spelling –just for reading!) 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
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about Vitamins. Reinforcing the concept at the dinner table at night would be a good thing! This week’s vitamins were K & E. We tasted sunflower seeds this week.
Sunflower Seeds: On Monday we took apart a huge sunflower donated by the Engeberg family. The students estimated how many seeds were in the flower. The closest estimate to the 2,163 seeds that were in the flower was Tateum’s estimate of 2, 139. The children each got to help count the seeds by putting them in groups of 10. Thankfully, Mrs. DeDios did the hard work of putting all the 10’s into the final number. We soaked the seeds in salt water overnight, then toasted them in a slow oven on Tuesday. It’s a good thing it was a slow oven! Mrs. Canaday forgot them for 3 hours. They were just right when Kasi went running in to tell Mrs. DeDios to quickly take the seeds that teacher forgot out of the oven.
The seeds proved to be quite messy in the classroom, but none of the children will forget where sunflower seeds come from now.
Field Trip: Thank you to the parents who took time to take us to the Farmer’s Market. The children had a wonderful time seeing all the fruits and vegetables that were available. They also enjoyed getting to purchase some for themselves. Thank you for participating by being with us or by sending money for your student to use.
Upcoming events:
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study local Indians
Thursday, September 15, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 15, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Picture/model of something God created on the 5th day of Creation (Friday, September 16)
MEMORY VERSE: Then God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals. And let each produce more of its own kind…” Genesis 1:24
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar.
Math Vocab: Ask your student to define addend, difference, and sum for you. For 2nd graders ask your student to define fact family.
2nd Grade Spelling: hens, cute, frogs, chicks, skunks, hogs, dogs, cats, hide, pets, ducks, pigs, (test on Friday)
1st Grade Frequently Used Sight Words: (these are not for spelling –just for reading!) about, above, after, all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about Vitamins. Reinforcing the concept at the dinner table at night would be a good thing! This week’s vitamin was C. We tasted kiwi on Wednesday. That fruit has more vitamin C than an orange.
Scholastic Book Club: You can now order Scholastic Books online using this class activation code: HLC6H. Each order online will give us a $3.00 coupon to use to buy books for the classroom. So if you missed my classroom order deadline last week, you can go online and order.
Field Trip: Wednesday, September 21, we will be going to the Pasco Farmer’s Market. We’ll leave the school at 8:45 and return not later than 10:15. My guess is that our return we’ll be earlier than that but we’ll see how long it takes for the children to choose what produce they want to purchase. Please send $1.00 or $2.00 so your student can buy something fresh. (not the kettle corn that may be available!) Each student that is younger than 8 must bring a booster seat for the car per Washington State law.
Polo Shirt: Remember the school rule about polo shirts/collared shirts. Starting next week I will be asking your student to change into a polo shirt if he/she forgets to wear one to school. I do have shirts that I can loan for the day.
Upcoming events:
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
September 15, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Picture/model of something God created on the 5th day of Creation (Friday, September 16)
MEMORY VERSE: Then God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals. And let each produce more of its own kind…” Genesis 1:24
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar.
Math Vocab: Ask your student to define addend, difference, and sum for you. For 2nd graders ask your student to define fact family.
2nd Grade Spelling: hens, cute, frogs, chicks, skunks, hogs, dogs, cats, hide, pets, ducks, pigs, (test on Friday)
1st Grade Frequently Used Sight Words: (these are not for spelling –just for reading!) about, above, after, all, am, an, and, animal, any, are, arm, art, as, ask, at
Nutrition: This week we’ve been talking about Vitamins. Reinforcing the concept at the dinner table at night would be a good thing! This week’s vitamin was C. We tasted kiwi on Wednesday. That fruit has more vitamin C than an orange.
Scholastic Book Club: You can now order Scholastic Books online using this class activation code: HLC6H. Each order online will give us a $3.00 coupon to use to buy books for the classroom. So if you missed my classroom order deadline last week, you can go online and order.
Field Trip: Wednesday, September 21, we will be going to the Pasco Farmer’s Market. We’ll leave the school at 8:45 and return not later than 10:15. My guess is that our return we’ll be earlier than that but we’ll see how long it takes for the children to choose what produce they want to purchase. Please send $1.00 or $2.00 so your student can buy something fresh. (not the kettle corn that may be available!) Each student that is younger than 8 must bring a booster seat for the car per Washington State law.
Polo Shirt: Remember the school rule about polo shirts/collared shirts. Starting next week I will be asking your student to change into a polo shirt if he/she forgets to wear one to school. I do have shirts that I can loan for the day.
Upcoming events:
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 8, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A Bible verse that talks of God’s power. (Friday, September 9)
MEMORY VERSE: The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what His hands have made. Psalm 19:1
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar.
Home Reading: I need your help in monitoring the reading level of what your child is bringing home to read to you each evening. It’s a book of their choosing. If the book is too difficult for them, (more than 5 words missed in 5 sentences), ask your student to look for an easier book for the next night. If the book is too easy, ask for a more difficult book to be chosen the next day. Not only should they be able to read the words, but use expression to make the story interesting.
Math Vocab: Ask your student to define addend , difference, and sum for you.
Spelling: trip, this, drip, that, bank, shell, cone, what, blend, drink, when, nest (test on Friday)
Nutrition: Thank you for the food containers/wrappers. It was a good visual for sugar contained in some of the foods. A student from another class had a can of soda which we borrowed. 43 grams of sugar in one 12 ounce can! It made an impact on the students as we were using unifix cubes to show grams of sugar. It was a long train of cubes!
Upcoming events:
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
September 8, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A Bible verse that talks of God’s power. (Friday, September 9)
MEMORY VERSE: The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what His hands have made. Psalm 19:1
Reading Log: Continue recording reading minutes on the September calendar.
Home Reading: I need your help in monitoring the reading level of what your child is bringing home to read to you each evening. It’s a book of their choosing. If the book is too difficult for them, (more than 5 words missed in 5 sentences), ask your student to look for an easier book for the next night. If the book is too easy, ask for a more difficult book to be chosen the next day. Not only should they be able to read the words, but use expression to make the story interesting.
Math Vocab: Ask your student to define addend , difference, and sum for you.
Spelling: trip, this, drip, that, bank, shell, cone, what, blend, drink, when, nest (test on Friday)
Nutrition: Thank you for the food containers/wrappers. It was a good visual for sugar contained in some of the foods. A student from another class had a can of soda which we borrowed. 43 grams of sugar in one 12 ounce can! It made an impact on the students as we were using unifix cubes to show grams of sugar. It was a long train of cubes!
Upcoming events:
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
September 1, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of something God made on the third day of creation week. (for Friday, September 2)
MEMORY VERSE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Gen. 1:1 (To be said/sung on Friday, September 2)
Updated Enrollment: Another 1st grade boy joined our class this week. There are 16 1st graders and 8 2nd graders. 2 students in K-1 join us for the afternoon. When everyone is here there are 11 girls and 15 boys. Thank you volunteer mothers and friends for the time you are able to share with us.
Reading Log: Remember to record your child’s reading minutes on the September calendar that was sent home last week. Return the calendar to school by October 3.
Happy Birthday: Claudia Engeberg turns 7 on September 4. Have a great birthday!
Scholastic Magazine: Remember the book orders need to be in the classroom by September 2. Thank you.
Polo Shirts: The Home & School leaders have set up a rack of gently used polo shirts in the school lobby. If you need some shirts for your child, check out the polo shirt exchange. If you have shirts that are too small, bring them to the school so another child could use them.
Remember the school dress code is for the students to wear polo shirts/collared button down shirts or dressier attire. (Girls may wear dresses.)
Math Vocab: We are working on learning vocabulary in math. Ask your student to define addend and sum for you.
Spelling: 2nd graders will begin spelling next week.
Homework: Next Tuesday and Thursday will be homework days. Look for your student to bring a math homework paper on those days.
Nutrition: We are studying about nutrition in science. Could you send an empty wrapper or food container with nutritional information on it on Tuesday morning, September 6. I want the students to view the sugar content in several products. I’m specifically looking for juice, granola bars, cereal, cookies, crackers, etc.
Upcoming events:
September 5 No School—Labor Day
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
September 1, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of something God made on the third day of creation week. (for Friday, September 2)
MEMORY VERSE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Gen. 1:1 (To be said/sung on Friday, September 2)
Updated Enrollment: Another 1st grade boy joined our class this week. There are 16 1st graders and 8 2nd graders. 2 students in K-1 join us for the afternoon. When everyone is here there are 11 girls and 15 boys. Thank you volunteer mothers and friends for the time you are able to share with us.
Reading Log: Remember to record your child’s reading minutes on the September calendar that was sent home last week. Return the calendar to school by October 3.
Happy Birthday: Claudia Engeberg turns 7 on September 4. Have a great birthday!
Scholastic Magazine: Remember the book orders need to be in the classroom by September 2. Thank you.
Polo Shirts: The Home & School leaders have set up a rack of gently used polo shirts in the school lobby. If you need some shirts for your child, check out the polo shirt exchange. If you have shirts that are too small, bring them to the school so another child could use them.
Remember the school dress code is for the students to wear polo shirts/collared button down shirts or dressier attire. (Girls may wear dresses.)
Math Vocab: We are working on learning vocabulary in math. Ask your student to define addend and sum for you.
Spelling: 2nd graders will begin spelling next week.
Homework: Next Tuesday and Thursday will be homework days. Look for your student to bring a math homework paper on those days.
Nutrition: We are studying about nutrition in science. Could you send an empty wrapper or food container with nutritional information on it on Tuesday morning, September 6. I want the students to view the sugar content in several products. I’m specifically looking for juice, granola bars, cereal, cookies, crackers, etc.
Upcoming events:
September 5 No School—Labor Day
September 21 Field Trip to the Pasco Farmers’ Market
October 7 Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14 No School—Teacher In service
October 21 Field Trip to Sacajawea Park to study Indians
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
August 25, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of summer. (for Friday, August 26)
MEMORY VERSE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Gen. 1:1
Enrollment: We have a wonderful group of students this year. There are 15 1st graders and 8 2nd graders. Starting next week 2 students in K-1 will join us for the afternoon. When everyone is here there will be 11 girls and 14 boys. There have been several volunteers this week. It’s wonderful to have the extra helping hands.
The children have been practicing our routines. Knowing the rules and how to do life in our classroom is an important part of the learning before we can begin the curriculum in earnest.
Classroom Books: Remind your student to read the classroom book he/she checked out for the day. I stood at the door greeting the children this morning. Two or three of them forgot their book at home. They can’t check out a new one until the “old” one is returned.
Fund Raiser: Please remember to take the Premier Source
Survey to raise money for the school. More surveys are available in the office as
well as at tcja.org. We are also encouraging families to share the online link with
friends and families. www.premiersourceinc.net, Our goal is 250 surveys by Monday. Any questions call Keeni Mitchell at 392-3933.
Excused Absence: If your student is sick, please send a note with him/her when returning to school. I cannot legally make the absence excused unless I have a signed note from the parent or guardian. Thanks.
Psalm 91: We are learning the whole chapter of Psalm 91 to song this year. The past 2 days we have started learning to sing the first few lines of it. When we have it learned we’ll be performing it in some of the churches.
Plastic Spoons and Forks: Someone asked me a few days ago if there was anything I needed for the classroom. I recently thought of something—more disposable forks and spoons. Hardly a lunch period goes by that someone needs a fork or spoon. I keep a supply in the drawer by the sink but it is running low. If you have extras at home, I’m sure we could use them in the classroom.
Toys: Please encourage your
student to leave their toys at home. Sometimes toys become a distraction in the classroom so I’ve asked students not to bring them. If they forget, the toy might be taken away from them for a period of time.
August 25, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of summer. (for Friday, August 26)
MEMORY VERSE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Gen. 1:1
Enrollment: We have a wonderful group of students this year. There are 15 1st graders and 8 2nd graders. Starting next week 2 students in K-1 will join us for the afternoon. When everyone is here there will be 11 girls and 14 boys. There have been several volunteers this week. It’s wonderful to have the extra helping hands.
The children have been practicing our routines. Knowing the rules and how to do life in our classroom is an important part of the learning before we can begin the curriculum in earnest.
Classroom Books: Remind your student to read the classroom book he/she checked out for the day. I stood at the door greeting the children this morning. Two or three of them forgot their book at home. They can’t check out a new one until the “old” one is returned.
Fund Raiser: Please remember to take the Premier Source
Survey to raise money for the school. More surveys are available in the office as
well as at tcja.org. We are also encouraging families to share the online link with
friends and families. www.premiersourceinc.net, Our goal is 250 surveys by Monday. Any questions call Keeni Mitchell at 392-3933.
Excused Absence: If your student is sick, please send a note with him/her when returning to school. I cannot legally make the absence excused unless I have a signed note from the parent or guardian. Thanks.
Psalm 91: We are learning the whole chapter of Psalm 91 to song this year. The past 2 days we have started learning to sing the first few lines of it. When we have it learned we’ll be performing it in some of the churches.
Plastic Spoons and Forks: Someone asked me a few days ago if there was anything I needed for the classroom. I recently thought of something—more disposable forks and spoons. Hardly a lunch period goes by that someone needs a fork or spoon. I keep a supply in the drawer by the sink but it is running low. If you have extras at home, I’m sure we could use them in the classroom.
Toys: Please encourage your
student to leave their toys at home. Sometimes toys become a distraction in the classroom so I’ve asked students not to bring them. If they forget, the toy might be taken away from them for a period of time.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Supply List
2011-2012
Grades 1-2
The following is a list of the supplies you will need for the school year:
1. 2 Boxes of (24 box size crayons)( 1 box of crayons at a time to school)
2. 36 Ticonderoga pencils (only send 3-5 to school at a time)(can be purchased in bulk at Costco)
3. 2 Packages of colored pencils (1 pkg. at a time to school)
4. 4-6 Erasers (one at a time sent to school)(some children need more than others!)
5. 1 Pair of scissors
6. 10-12 Glue sticks (send only two at a time)
7. 2 School boxes (5" x 8" size)
8. 1 Box Kleenex
9. 2 Heavy duty folders for homework (no movie inspired folders please)
10. 1 Box of water colors
11. 1 Ultra fine point black Sharpie permanent marker
12. Backpack (for transporting papers and books to and from school)
Note: You are probably wondering about the large number of pencils, erasers, and glue sticks that I am suggesting for each student. During the course of the year your student will probably go through that many. After experiencing numerous complaints of "I need a new..." each year I think it would be wise to purchase a good supply while they are on sale. Keep the extras at home and send them to school as needed. Please mark all supplies with the student's name or initials. This is VERY important.
I’m strongly requesting the Ticonderoga pencils. Cheaper pencils ruin our electric sharpener. Fancy pencils that are covered in a plastic film are also hard in the sharpener.
2011-2012
Grades 1-2
The following is a list of the supplies you will need for the school year:
1. 2 Boxes of (24 box size crayons)( 1 box of crayons at a time to school)
2. 36 Ticonderoga pencils (only send 3-5 to school at a time)(can be purchased in bulk at Costco)
3. 2 Packages of colored pencils (1 pkg. at a time to school)
4. 4-6 Erasers (one at a time sent to school)(some children need more than others!)
5. 1 Pair of scissors
6. 10-12 Glue sticks (send only two at a time)
7. 2 School boxes (5" x 8" size)
8. 1 Box Kleenex
9. 2 Heavy duty folders for homework (no movie inspired folders please)
10. 1 Box of water colors
11. 1 Ultra fine point black Sharpie permanent marker
12. Backpack (for transporting papers and books to and from school)
Note: You are probably wondering about the large number of pencils, erasers, and glue sticks that I am suggesting for each student. During the course of the year your student will probably go through that many. After experiencing numerous complaints of "I need a new..." each year I think it would be wise to purchase a good supply while they are on sale. Keep the extras at home and send them to school as needed. Please mark all supplies with the student's name or initials. This is VERY important.
I’m strongly requesting the Ticonderoga pencils. Cheaper pencils ruin our electric sharpener. Fancy pencils that are covered in a plastic film are also hard in the sharpener.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
June 2, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Pet Day
MEMORY VERSE: Memory Verses that we’re singing for the program
Coming Events:
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6 6:30 PM Children should be to the classroom by 6:20. We will sit together until our part of the program. Sabbath dress would be appropriate.
June 3 – Pet Day Caged pets may come in the morning. Pets on leashes should be brought at 12:15.
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM Bring bags to carry home contents of desk and locker.
Thank you for the food each student provided for our Summer Birthday picnic. We had an amazing array of fresh fruits and vegetables plus some pastas, crackers and desserts. It was a fun picnic.
Summer: Keep your student on a scheduled reading program through the summer—both oral and silent reading would be good. When you have time, quiz for comprehension
.
Math skills need to be continued through the weeks of summer. There are great online sites. Google “math for kids” and I’m sure you’ll come up with some good places for your student to practice.
Have a great summer. We hope the weather brings us some summer!
June 2, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Pet Day
MEMORY VERSE: Memory Verses that we’re singing for the program
Coming Events:
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6 6:30 PM Children should be to the classroom by 6:20. We will sit together until our part of the program. Sabbath dress would be appropriate.
June 3 – Pet Day Caged pets may come in the morning. Pets on leashes should be brought at 12:15.
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM Bring bags to carry home contents of desk and locker.
Thank you for the food each student provided for our Summer Birthday picnic. We had an amazing array of fresh fruits and vegetables plus some pastas, crackers and desserts. It was a fun picnic.
Summer: Keep your student on a scheduled reading program through the summer—both oral and silent reading would be good. When you have time, quiz for comprehension
.
Math skills need to be continued through the weeks of summer. There are great online sites. Google “math for kids” and I’m sure you’ll come up with some good places for your student to practice.
Have a great summer. We hope the weather brings us some summer!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 26, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
MEMORY VERSE: Anything you did for one of my brothers here, however humble, you did for Me. Anything you did for one of my brothers here, Matthew twenty-five verse forty. (A song we know that we will sing)
Spelling: Grade 2: Review—I will send the list home to review. We will have the 50 word test next Thursday, June 2.
Spelling: Grade 1: I will send the list home for review. We will have a 25 word test on Thursday, June 2.
Math Final: There will be a final Math test on Wednesday. This is a book test that covers concepts from all units studied this school year.
No Homework: This week is the last of assigned homework. No homework on May 31 & June 2.
Coming Events:
May 30: Memorial Day—No School
June 1: Class picnic and summer birthday party celebration (A potluck picnic—bring something to share with classmates)
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 3 – Pet Day
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM Bring bags to carry home contents of desk and locker.
May 26, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
MEMORY VERSE: Anything you did for one of my brothers here, however humble, you did for Me. Anything you did for one of my brothers here, Matthew twenty-five verse forty. (A song we know that we will sing)
Spelling: Grade 2: Review—I will send the list home to review. We will have the 50 word test next Thursday, June 2.
Spelling: Grade 1: I will send the list home for review. We will have a 25 word test on Thursday, June 2.
Math Final: There will be a final Math test on Wednesday. This is a book test that covers concepts from all units studied this school year.
No Homework: This week is the last of assigned homework. No homework on May 31 & June 2.
Coming Events:
May 30: Memorial Day—No School
June 1: Class picnic and summer birthday party celebration (A potluck picnic—bring something to share with classmates)
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 3 – Pet Day
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM Bring bags to carry home contents of desk and locker.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 19, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something you have traded with someone.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” So I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna 5/27: Review—I will send the list home on Tuesday to review.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: I will send the list home on Tuesday for review.
Health & Safety Fair: Thank you to those who came to help with supervision at the Health & Safety Fair. Everyone enjoyed the event and came back with a bag full of goodies.
Reading A-Z books: Thank you for listening to your student each Tuesday . I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. Thank you for your help at home. This coming week will be the final week of Reading A-Z.
Inventor Report: Please help your student work on the inventor report paper that was sent home in the homework folder last week. The report is due back on Tuesday, May 24! Help your student to learn skills of responsibility by bringing the report to class on time.
Coming Events:
June 1: Class picnic and summer birthday party celebration
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM
May 19, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something you have traded with someone.
MEMORY VERSE: Then I heard the Lord’s voice. He said, “Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” So I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna 5/27: Review—I will send the list home on Tuesday to review.
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: I will send the list home on Tuesday for review.
Health & Safety Fair: Thank you to those who came to help with supervision at the Health & Safety Fair. Everyone enjoyed the event and came back with a bag full of goodies.
Reading A-Z books: Thank you for listening to your student each Tuesday . I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. Thank you for your help at home. This coming week will be the final week of Reading A-Z.
Inventor Report: Please help your student work on the inventor report paper that was sent home in the homework folder last week. The report is due back on Tuesday, May 24! Help your student to learn skills of responsibility by bringing the report to class on time.
Coming Events:
June 1: Class picnic and summer birthday party celebration
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 12, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something you made from recycled items from home.
MEMORY VERSE: The good news about God’s kingdom will be preached in all the world, to every nation. Then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/13: night, look, sound, found, fright, right, wink, think, sight, blink, around, also 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/13: now, fluff, spin, brass, were, cuff, plan, plop, stuff 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: pipe, will, ripe, ride, slide, bike, dime, each, vine
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will continue each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. (Except this coming week I will send homework and reading a-z home on Monday evening. It should be returned on Wednesday morning) I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. This week 12 students remembered that part of the routine. Thank you for your help at home.
Inventor Report: Please help your student work on the inventor report papers that were sent home in the homework folder on Tuesday. The report is due back on Tuesday, May 24, so there will be ample time to complete the project.
Coming Events:
May 14: The King’s Herald Quartet will have the church service at Riverview at 10:45 AM (join us if you can)
May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium—8:30-2:00 Make sure your student is well covered in sunscreen. A sack lunch and water will also be needed. There can be no eating on the field so lunches will be consumed on the bleachers. Mr. O’s note will give more details.
May 18- Health & Safety Fair fieldtrip at the TRAC ( We will leave the school at 8:40, walk to Sylvester to catch the special Ben Franklin Transit bus out to the TRAC. We will return to the school by 11:50.)
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM
May 12, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something you made from recycled items from home.
MEMORY VERSE: The good news about God’s kingdom will be preached in all the world, to every nation. Then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/13: night, look, sound, found, fright, right, wink, think, sight, blink, around, also 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/13: now, fluff, spin, brass, were, cuff, plan, plop, stuff 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: pipe, will, ripe, ride, slide, bike, dime, each, vine
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will continue each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. (Except this coming week I will send homework and reading a-z home on Monday evening. It should be returned on Wednesday morning) I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. This week 12 students remembered that part of the routine. Thank you for your help at home.
Inventor Report: Please help your student work on the inventor report papers that were sent home in the homework folder on Tuesday. The report is due back on Tuesday, May 24, so there will be ample time to complete the project.
Coming Events:
May 14: The King’s Herald Quartet will have the church service at Riverview at 10:45 AM (join us if you can)
May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium—8:30-2:00 Make sure your student is well covered in sunscreen. A sack lunch and water will also be needed. There can be no eating on the field so lunches will be consumed on the bleachers. Mr. O’s note will give more details.
May 18- Health & Safety Fair fieldtrip at the TRAC ( We will leave the school at 8:40, walk to Sylvester to catch the special Ben Franklin Transit bus out to the TRAC. We will return to the school by 11:50.)
June 2—Spring program for PK – 6
June 6 – Last Day of School—Dismissal at 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
May 5, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the same letter as your middle name
MEMORY VERSE: Have faith in the Lord your God. Then you will stand strong. Have faith in the Lord’s prophets. Then you will succeed. 2 Chronicles 20:20
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church 5/13: night, look, sound, found, fright, right, wink, think, sight, blink, around, also 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost 5/13: now, fluff, spin, brass, were, cuff, plan, plop, stuff 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: pipe, will, ripe, ride, slide, bike, dime, each, vine
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will be happening each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. Five students remembered that part of the routine this week. Thank you for your help at home.
Coming Events:
May 11: Pastor Bob Folkenberg, UCC Conference President will have our worship at 9:00 AM
May 14: The King’s Herald Quartet will have the church service at Riverview at 10:45 AM (join us if you can)
May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
May 18- Health & Safety Fair fieldtrip at the TRAC
Spring holes!: This is the time of year that the boys especially have sprouted holes in the knees of their jeans. Remember holes need patches or reserve the pants for play instead of wearing to school. I find that the students tend to “play” with the threads and make the holes bigger. It’s a distraction.
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 5, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An object that begins with the same letter as your middle name
MEMORY VERSE: Have faith in the Lord your God. Then you will stand strong. Have faith in the Lord’s prophets. Then you will succeed. 2 Chronicles 20:20
Spelling: Grade 2: 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church 5/13: night, look, sound, found, fright, right, wink, think, sight, blink, around, also 5/20: knife, wire, thief, clever, angrily, plastic, scraps, grinder, bamboo, business, squeezed, straighten, antenna
Spelling: Grade 1: 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost 5/13: now, fluff, spin, brass, were, cuff, plan, plop, stuff 5/20: plane, cake, ate, gate, rake, do, game, tape, your 5/27: pipe, will, ripe, ride, slide, bike, dime, each, vine
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will be happening each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Please sign the sticky note on the front of the book indicating that you listened to the book. Five students remembered that part of the routine this week. Thank you for your help at home.
Coming Events:
May 11: Pastor Bob Folkenberg, UCC Conference President will have our worship at 9:00 AM
May 14: The King’s Herald Quartet will have the church service at Riverview at 10:45 AM (join us if you can)
May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
May 18- Health & Safety Fair fieldtrip at the TRAC
Spring holes!: This is the time of year that the boys especially have sprouted holes in the knees of their jeans. Remember holes need patches or reserve the pants for play instead of wearing to school. I find that the students tend to “play” with the threads and make the holes bigger. It’s a distraction.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 28, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Sing a favorite song
MEMORY VERSE: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Pictures: Miss Bennett joined us on Wednesday for our class picture. It was nice to be able to include her in our group picture.
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will be happening each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Several students took their book home this week and I saw a good improvement in their comprehension test scores on Wednesday. Thank you for your help at home.
Coming Events: May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
May 18 – Field trip to Health & Safety Fair at the TRAC
April 28, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Sing a favorite song
MEMORY VERSE: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Pictures: Miss Bennett joined us on Wednesday for our class picture. It was nice to be able to include her in our group picture.
Reading A-Z books: A new routine will be happening each Tuesday for the remainder of the school year. I’m sending your student’s Reading A-Z book home to be read and studied with you before the quiz on Wednesday. (Make sure the book is returned on Wednesday morning in the homework folder.) Several students took their book home this week and I saw a good improvement in their comprehension test scores on Wednesday. Thank you for your help at home.
Coming Events: May 17—Track & Field Day at Edgar Brown Stadium
May 18 – Field trip to Health & Safety Fair at the TRAC
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 21, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An item that reminds you of Jesus
MEMORY VERSE: Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them. The Kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these little children. Mark 14:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/22: brother, another, there, come, other, mother, free, tree, their, three, work, came 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/22: all, glass, had, glad, chick, pass, that, chill, this 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Happy Birthday, Tyler! Tyler turns 8 on Sunday, April 24.
Class Pictures: Wednesday, April 27, is the date for our class pictures in the morning. Come prepared with a beautiful smile.
100 Books: Brendan completed 100 books this week! Toby & Artie are almost to that goal also.
April 21, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An item that reminds you of Jesus
MEMORY VERSE: Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them. The Kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these little children. Mark 14:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/22: brother, another, there, come, other, mother, free, tree, their, three, work, came 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/22: all, glass, had, glad, chick, pass, that, chill, this 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Happy Birthday, Tyler! Tyler turns 8 on Sunday, April 24.
Class Pictures: Wednesday, April 27, is the date for our class pictures in the morning. Come prepared with a beautiful smile.
100 Books: Brendan completed 100 books this week! Toby & Artie are almost to that goal also.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 14, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that fits in your pocket
MEMORY VERSE: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31 (We’re learning it as a song. Have your student sing to you.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with 4/22: brother, another, there, come, other, mother, free, tree, their, three, work, came 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what 4/22: all, glass, had, glad, chick, pass, that, chill, this 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Happy Birthday, Timmy & Artie! Timmy turns 7 on Friday, April 15. Artie will turn 9 on Monday, April 18.
Great Poetry Race: Thank you for encouraging your student to participate in the Great Poetry Race: Emilee was the winner with 51 adults listening to her read the poem Smart. Colby was runner up with 41. Both students received a poetry book. The others who participated with 5 or more readings were: Taylee—20, Conner—13, Caleb—12, Taylor—12, Mackenzie—10, Makenna—10, Tyler—10, Weston—10, Ezra—9, Timmy—6. The participation reward was a bag of freeze dried fruit.
Teacher In-Service: Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, April 18. The teachers have an in-service day in Spokane.
Autobiography: Please help your student fill out the autobiography paper and return on Tuesday, April 19. I realize you already filled out the information about birth weight and length but that was just for us to compare to the size of an animal we were studying at the time. Now we’re onto another book and need that information plus some more. The students love hearing about themselves. Thanks for your help!
April 14, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that fits in your pocket
MEMORY VERSE: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31 (We’re learning it as a song. Have your student sing to you.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with 4/22: brother, another, there, come, other, mother, free, tree, their, three, work, came 4/29: tart, rust, part, does, just, eleven, must, even, trust, dust, smart, because 5/6: take, here, flake, placement, trace, taking, such, place, well, lunch, hear, church
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what 4/22: all, glass, had, glad, chick, pass, that, chill, this 4/29: clan, bath, can, ship, whip, when, moth, shell, be 5/6: fish, grass, wish, will, there, dish, but, frog, frost
Happy Birthday, Timmy & Artie! Timmy turns 7 on Friday, April 15. Artie will turn 9 on Monday, April 18.
Great Poetry Race: Thank you for encouraging your student to participate in the Great Poetry Race: Emilee was the winner with 51 adults listening to her read the poem Smart. Colby was runner up with 41. Both students received a poetry book. The others who participated with 5 or more readings were: Taylee—20, Conner—13, Caleb—12, Taylor—12, Mackenzie—10, Makenna—10, Tyler—10, Weston—10, Ezra—9, Timmy—6. The participation reward was a bag of freeze dried fruit.
Teacher In-Service: Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, April 18. The teachers have an in-service day in Spokane.
Autobiography: Please help your student fill out the autobiography paper and return on Tuesday, April 19. I realize you already filled out the information about birth weight and length but that was just for us to compare to the size of an animal we were studying at the time. Now we’re onto another book and need that information plus some more. The students love hearing about themselves. Thanks for your help!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
April 7, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something yellow
MEMORY VERSE: Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/8: band, have, nest, damp, jump, send, fist, land, she 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Happy Birthday, Timmy! Timmy turns 7 on Friday, April 15.
Weather: Some of the students have been wearing shorts already. Yes, the school handbook says that shorts may be worn after April 1. Please have your student check the weather before choosing to wear shorts. It’s been pretty cold during playtime this week.
Music Program: On Friday, April 8, the students from Upper Columbia Academy will be presenting a band & choral program at 10:30. The director always asks the younger students to stand by their favorite instrument during the last number. The students have a great time with that. If you can, join us for the program.
Substitute: Mrs. O will be filling in for me on Wednesday, April 13. It’s my mother’s 90th birthday so my plan is to spend the day with my mom. The students will be in good hands.
Teacher In-Service: Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, April 18. The teachers have an in-service day in Spokane.
April 7, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something yellow
MEMORY VERSE: Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/8: band, have, nest, damp, jump, send, fist, land, she 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Happy Birthday, Timmy! Timmy turns 7 on Friday, April 15.
Weather: Some of the students have been wearing shorts already. Yes, the school handbook says that shorts may be worn after April 1. Please have your student check the weather before choosing to wear shorts. It’s been pretty cold during playtime this week.
Music Program: On Friday, April 8, the students from Upper Columbia Academy will be presenting a band & choral program at 10:30. The director always asks the younger students to stand by their favorite instrument during the last number. The students have a great time with that. If you can, join us for the program.
Substitute: Mrs. O will be filling in for me on Wednesday, April 13. It’s my mother’s 90th birthday so my plan is to spend the day with my mom. The students will be in good hands.
Teacher In-Service: Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, April 18. The teachers have an in-service day in Spokane.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 31, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of you as a baby.
MEMORY VERSE: Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/1: tied, treat, next, growl, cried, broom, each, zoom, first, plow, crow, speak 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/1: crib, trim, drum, crop, trot, as, has, said, drop 4/8: damp, fist, nest, she, jump, land, send, have, band 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Reading Calendar: Reading Calendars will be due on Friday, April 1. (That’s no joke!)
April 2: TCJA is going to be presenting the program at the Riverview Church (Road 36 & Sylvester) on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter. The church will be providing a potluck at the end of the service. Stay by and eat lunch with the church and school family.
April 4: Monday, April 4, will be visitor day in our classroom from 8:30-1:00. If you have any friends who are interested in our school, this would be the day to invite a 1st or 2nd grader to attend.
Happy Birthday, Gabriel! Gabriel turns 8 on April 5.
April 6 & 7: We will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences during the afternoon of both days. Students will be dismissed at 1:00. Mrs. Hibbs is scheduling the conferences so check with her if you forgot to turn in your appointment paper.
March 31, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A picture of you as a baby.
MEMORY VERSE: Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. Isaiah 41:10
Spelling: Grade 2: 4/1: tied, treat, next, growl, cried, broom, each, zoom, first, plow, crow, speak 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 4/1: crib, trim, drum, crop, trot, as, has, said, drop 4/8: damp, fist, nest, she, jump, land, send, have, band 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Reading Calendar: Reading Calendars will be due on Friday, April 1. (That’s no joke!)
April 2: TCJA is going to be presenting the program at the Riverview Church (Road 36 & Sylvester) on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter. The church will be providing a potluck at the end of the service. Stay by and eat lunch with the church and school family.
April 4: Monday, April 4, will be visitor day in our classroom from 8:30-1:00. If you have any friends who are interested in our school, this would be the day to invite a 1st or 2nd grader to attend.
Happy Birthday, Gabriel! Gabriel turns 8 on April 5.
April 6 & 7: We will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences during the afternoon of both days. Students will be dismissed at 1:00. Mrs. Hibbs is scheduling the conferences so check with her if you forgot to turn in your appointment paper.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 17, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with the letter M
MEMORY VERSE: When a good man prays, great things happen. James 5:16
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn 4/1: tied, treat, next, growl, cried, broom, each, zoom, first, plow, crow, speak 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot 4/1: crib, trim, drum, crop, trot, as, has, said, drop 4/8: damp, fist, nest, she, jump, land, send, have, band 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Week of Prayer: The children have enjoyed the special meetings this week. Ask your child to tell you one of the stories our speaker has shared.
Spring Break: Our Spring Break begins tomorrow. Remember there will be no school from March 21 through 25. Keep reading during the break. There will be only 4 days of school left in March when we return. Reading Calendars will be due on Friday, April 1. (That’s no joke!)
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to be presenting the program at the Riverview Church (Road 36 & Sylvester) on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
March 17, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with the letter M
MEMORY VERSE: When a good man prays, great things happen. James 5:16
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn 4/1: tied, treat, next, growl, cried, broom, each, zoom, first, plow, crow, speak 4/8: thief, yellow, shook, shield, crook, bread, never, own, chief, crow, under, weather 4/15: cause, chew, pause, grew, ouch, sauce, stew, them, cloud, mouth, threw, with
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot 4/1: crib, trim, drum, crop, trot, as, has, said, drop 4/8: damp, fist, nest, she, jump, land, send, have, band 4/15: duck, bank, drink, wink, one, skunk, once, deck, what
Week of Prayer: The children have enjoyed the special meetings this week. Ask your child to tell you one of the stories our speaker has shared.
Spring Break: Our Spring Break begins tomorrow. Remember there will be no school from March 21 through 25. Keep reading during the break. There will be only 4 days of school left in March when we return. Reading Calendars will be due on Friday, April 1. (That’s no joke!)
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to be presenting the program at the Riverview Church (Road 36 & Sylvester) on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 10, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed endangered animal
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you. I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/11: porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Congratulations: Enoch and Colby received their gift certificate from Barnes & Noble for finishing 50 books!
Spring Break: Just a few days until Spring Break. Remember there will be no school from March 21 through 25.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
March 10, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A stuffed endangered animal
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you. I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/11: porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Congratulations: Enoch and Colby received their gift certificate from Barnes & Noble for finishing 50 books!
Spring Break: Just a few days until Spring Break. Remember there will be no school from March 21 through 25.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
March 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of spring
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you. I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 ( We will be working on this verse for another week.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/4: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway 3/11: porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/4: tax, fox, six, mix, on, fix, when, box, for 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Math: Our new lessons in math are telling time! 1st graders need to know time to the hour and half hour, second graders by 5 minute increments before and after the hour. The chapter test will be Friday, March 4.
Book: We just finished reading the book Hachiko Waits during story time after lunch. The children were fascinated. Several of them want a copy of their own. I can still order it from Scholastic for $4.00. If you want your child to have the book, send $4.00 by Monday and I’ll place an order.
A brief synopsis: The story takes place in Japan in the 1920’s & 30’s. Every day, Hachi greets his master at the train station after work. But when his master doesn’t come, Hachi keeps waiting—for 10 years! A heartbreaking true story of loyalty.
We looked up pictures of the dog online this afternoon. We love having the computer and projector in the classroom. It adds so much to our learning.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
March 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of spring
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. And trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you. I will come back. Then I will take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 ( We will be working on this verse for another week.)
Spelling: Grade 2: 3/4: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway 3/11: porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 3/4: tax, fox, six, mix, on, fix, when, box, for 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Math: Our new lessons in math are telling time! 1st graders need to know time to the hour and half hour, second graders by 5 minute increments before and after the hour. The chapter test will be Friday, March 4.
Book: We just finished reading the book Hachiko Waits during story time after lunch. The children were fascinated. Several of them want a copy of their own. I can still order it from Scholastic for $4.00. If you want your child to have the book, send $4.00 by Monday and I’ll place an order.
A brief synopsis: The story takes place in Japan in the 1920’s & 30’s. Every day, Hachi greets his master at the train station after work. But when his master doesn’t come, Hachi keeps waiting—for 10 years! A heartbreaking true story of loyalty.
We looked up pictures of the dog online this afternoon. We love having the computer and projector in the classroom. It adds so much to our learning.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 24, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A poem
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the live. He who believes in me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/25: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 3/4: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway 3/11:porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun 3/4: tax, fox, six, mix, on, fix, when, box, for 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Math: Our new lessons in math will be telling time! 1st graders need to know time to the hour and half hour, second graders by 5 minute increments.
Books: Taylee finished 100 books last week! Congratulations! This class is doing well with remembering to take books home to read. I’ve given more gift certificates to readers than any other year so far since starting this program.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
February 24, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A poem
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the live. He who believes in me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/25: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 3/4: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway 3/11:porch, mark, sport, sharp, shark, found, our, March, start, market, short, horse 3/18: pepper, nurse, supper, give, shirt, circus, ruler, person, myself, third, turn, burn
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun 3/4: tax, fox, six, mix, on, fix, when, box, for 3/11: log, they, job, are, mug, gum, tell, bun, tug 3/18: flop, with, yet, flat, who, his, yes, clot, blot
Math: Our new lessons in math will be telling time! 1st graders need to know time to the hour and half hour, second graders by 5 minute increments.
Books: Taylee finished 100 books last week! Congratulations! This class is doing well with remembering to take books home to read. I’ve given more gift certificates to readers than any other year so far since starting this program.
Mark Your Calendar: It’s a few weeks away, but TCJA is going to give the program at the Riverview Church on Sabbath, April 2. The 1st & 2nd graders will be singing all of Isaiah 53. I hope you can plan to be there for that event. We’ve worked diligently to learn the whole chapter.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 17, 2011
SHOW & TELL: 3 facts about your favorite president
MEMORY VERSE: He who serves you as a servant is the greatest among you. Matthew 23:11
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cute, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Math: We ‘re continuing our work with counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders are adding quarters to their counting this week. 2nd graders are learning to make change.
Happy Birthday: Toby & Jordan are turning 7 on February 20. Ezra will be 9 on the 21st. A special Happy Birthday to all 3 boys!
Presidents’ Day: Remember to mark your calendar for No School on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21.
Substitute: Tuesday, February 22, Valarie Young will again be taking my place in the classroom. I have to go to the conference office for a Curriculum Committee Meeting. The children will be in good hands. I think it’s nice for you to know ahead of time though so you can remind your student to be as helpful as possible.
Books: Alex & Mackenzie have finished 100 books this week! Congratulations to both of you. My guess is they will still have time to finish another 50 before the year is over.
Guest: Today, Mackenzie’s sister, Jessica, gave a presentation on Healthy Eating to the students. She is working on getting a scholarship for college. The presentation was part of the requirements for applying for that college money. We all hope she is successful.
February 17, 2011
SHOW & TELL: 3 facts about your favorite president
MEMORY VERSE: He who serves you as a servant is the greatest among you. Matthew 23:11
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cute, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Math: We ‘re continuing our work with counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders are adding quarters to their counting this week. 2nd graders are learning to make change.
Happy Birthday: Toby & Jordan are turning 7 on February 20. Ezra will be 9 on the 21st. A special Happy Birthday to all 3 boys!
Presidents’ Day: Remember to mark your calendar for No School on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21.
Substitute: Tuesday, February 22, Valarie Young will again be taking my place in the classroom. I have to go to the conference office for a Curriculum Committee Meeting. The children will be in good hands. I think it’s nice for you to know ahead of time though so you can remind your student to be as helpful as possible.
Books: Alex & Mackenzie have finished 100 books this week! Congratulations to both of you. My guess is they will still have time to finish another 50 before the year is over.
Guest: Today, Mackenzie’s sister, Jessica, gave a presentation on Healthy Eating to the students. She is working on getting a scholarship for college. The presentation was part of the requirements for applying for that college money. We all hope she is successful.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 10, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Student Store (students bring treasures and money from home.) Nothing can be sold for more than a quarter. Ten and five cent items will sell more quickly.
MEMORY VERSE: Go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/11: hotel, volcano, decide, always, they, traffic, nickname, blossom, eagle, Bible, Sabbath, paintbrush 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/11: has, dad, cat, what, hop, net, he, sad 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cut, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Math: We are still working on counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders focus on pennies, nickels, & dimes. 2nd graders add quarters and half dollars to the mix.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone.
Class names: Taylee, Toby, Enoch, Rylee, Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Claudia, Makenna, Daniel, Andrew, Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Gabriel, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Colby, Artie
If you want to send a treat, make it fresh fruit. Too many sweets are not good for all the colds that are going around in our classroom.
Presidents’ Day: Remember to mark your calendar for No School on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21.
February 10, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Student Store (students bring treasures and money from home.) Nothing can be sold for more than a quarter. Ten and five cent items will sell more quickly.
MEMORY VERSE: Go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/11: hotel, volcano, decide, always, they, traffic, nickname, blossom, eagle, Bible, Sabbath, paintbrush 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/11: has, dad, cat, what, hop, net, he, sad 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cut, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Math: We are still working on counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders focus on pennies, nickels, & dimes. 2nd graders add quarters and half dollars to the mix.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone.
Class names: Taylee, Toby, Enoch, Rylee, Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Claudia, Makenna, Daniel, Andrew, Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Gabriel, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Colby, Artie
If you want to send a treat, make it fresh fruit. Too many sweets are not good for all the colds that are going around in our classroom.
Presidents’ Day: Remember to mark your calendar for No School on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
February 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An item borrowed from a family member
MEMORY VERSE: “John said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God. He takes away the sins of the world!’” John 1:29
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime 2/11: hotel, volcano, decide, always, they, traffic, nickname, blossom, eagle, Bible, Sabbath, paintbrush 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg 2/11: has, dad, cat, what, hop, net, he, sad 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cut, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Happy Birthday Emilee: Emilee turned 8 this week. Unfortunately she was not able to be at school on her birthday, February 1, so we will celebrate her big day later.
Math: This week we are beginning our unit on counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders focus on pennies, nickels, & dimes. 2nd graders add quarters to the mix this week. Later they will be adding half dollars and dollars.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone.
Class names: Taylee, Toby, Enoch, Rylee, Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Claudia, Makenna, Daniel, Andrew, Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Gabriel, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Colby, Artie
February 3, 2011
SHOW & TELL: An item borrowed from a family member
MEMORY VERSE: “John said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God. He takes away the sins of the world!’” John 1:29
Spelling: Grade 2: 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime 2/11: hotel, volcano, decide, always, they, traffic, nickname, blossom, eagle, Bible, Sabbath, paintbrush 2/18: able, candy, asked, money, table, were, cable, many, hurry, stable, happy, apple 2/25: about, plenty, tiny, around, sidewalk, airplane, easy, pony, sunny, homework, skateboard, runway
Spelling: Grade 1: 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg 2/11: has, dad, cat, what, hop, net, he, sad 2/18: bug, rug, plug, cut, that, but, hug, nut 2/25: was, fun, what, rub, who, run, cut, tub, sun
Happy Birthday Emilee: Emilee turned 8 this week. Unfortunately she was not able to be at school on her birthday, February 1, so we will celebrate her big day later.
Math: This week we are beginning our unit on counting money. Give your student change to count. The 1st graders focus on pennies, nickels, & dimes. 2nd graders add quarters to the mix this week. Later they will be adding half dollars and dollars.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone.
Class names: Taylee, Toby, Enoch, Rylee, Jordan, Timmy, Brendan, Mackenzie, Claudia, Makenna, Daniel, Andrew, Taylor, Alex, Ezra, Tyler, Gabriel, Weston, Emilee, Caleb, Conner, Colby, Artie
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 27, 2011
SHOW & TELL: 100 items (February 2 is the 100th day of school)
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus continued to learn more and more and to grow physically. People liked Him, and He pleased God. Luke 2:52
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to chat about your student’s progress.
January Reading Calendar: The January Calendar is due on Tuesday morning, February 1. Please remind your student to bring it to school on that day. I’m including the February calendar in the Homework folder so you have it in hand. February is a short month so it’s important to keep up on the hour of reading a week. 240 minutes for the month
Friday, January 28: Mrs. Young will be filling in for me on Friday. I’m mentoring another teacher that day.
Pencils: Ask your student if he/she needs some new pencils. Some of the children are down to only 1 pencil. There are others who have a good supply.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone. Next week I will supply you with the list of classmates names.
January 27, 2011
SHOW & TELL: 100 items (February 2 is the 100th day of school)
MEMORY VERSE: Jesus continued to learn more and more and to grow physically. People liked Him, and He pleased God. Luke 2:52
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for coming to chat about your student’s progress.
January Reading Calendar: The January Calendar is due on Tuesday morning, February 1. Please remind your student to bring it to school on that day. I’m including the February calendar in the Homework folder so you have it in hand. February is a short month so it’s important to keep up on the hour of reading a week. 240 minutes for the month
Friday, January 28: Mrs. Young will be filling in for me on Friday. I’m mentoring another teacher that day.
Pencils: Ask your student if he/she needs some new pencils. Some of the children are down to only 1 pencil. There are others who have a good supply.
Valentine’s Day Party: There will be a party on the afternoon of February 14. My rule for the day is that if a student brings cards, there must be one for everyone. Next week I will supply you with the list of classmates names.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 20, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with a consonant blend—bl, pr, st, sp, etc.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/14: 1/21: queen, team, sweet, speak, leap, meal, leaf, please, seal, cheese, again, does, 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/21: mop, flop, not, got, stop, hot, plop, top 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
Singing at Kennewick Church: Thank you to the nine students/parents who responded to the note about our singing appointment at the Kennewick Church on January 22. The children are singing part of Isaiah 53. The service begins at 11:30 AM. Your child can sit with you until the children’s story. After they listen to the story up front, I will have them stay there and then sing. Thank you!
Oucharek Family: Wonderful news! The Oucharek family passed their “green card” interview. They had to wait a couple of days for the paper work to be processed but we should be seeing them back with us next week. Praise the Lord for this good news.
Happy Birthday, Brendan: Brendan turns 7 on Friday, January 21. Have a great birthday!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, January 26, is the day for 2nd quarter conferences. The children will be dismissed at 1:00. I look forward to chatting with you about your student’s progress. If you don’t receive a paper from the office telling you of your conference time, call Mrs. Hibbs. She has the master schedule.
Reading Award: 14 students have completed at least 50 books read at home so far this school year. The most recent finishers were Emilee and Artie. There is time for another 50 to be read before the year is over. Please encourage your student to spend quality time reading at home.
January 20, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that begins with a consonant blend—bl, pr, st, sp, etc.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/14: 1/21: queen, team, sweet, speak, leap, meal, leaf, please, seal, cheese, again, does, 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/21: mop, flop, not, got, stop, hot, plop, top 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
Singing at Kennewick Church: Thank you to the nine students/parents who responded to the note about our singing appointment at the Kennewick Church on January 22. The children are singing part of Isaiah 53. The service begins at 11:30 AM. Your child can sit with you until the children’s story. After they listen to the story up front, I will have them stay there and then sing. Thank you!
Oucharek Family: Wonderful news! The Oucharek family passed their “green card” interview. They had to wait a couple of days for the paper work to be processed but we should be seeing them back with us next week. Praise the Lord for this good news.
Happy Birthday, Brendan: Brendan turns 7 on Friday, January 21. Have a great birthday!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, January 26, is the day for 2nd quarter conferences. The children will be dismissed at 1:00. I look forward to chatting with you about your student’s progress. If you don’t receive a paper from the office telling you of your conference time, call Mrs. Hibbs. She has the master schedule.
Reading Award: 14 students have completed at least 50 books read at home so far this school year. The most recent finishers were Emilee and Artie. There is time for another 50 to be read before the year is over. Please encourage your student to spend quality time reading at home.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 13, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A boat
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/14: sneak, speak, steam, heal, stream, been, screen, wheel, street, use, speed, dream 1/21: queen, team, sweet, speak, leap, meal, leaf, please, seal, cheese, again, does, 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/14: up, of, the, in, on, at, and, it 1/21: mop, flop, not, got, stop, hot, plop, top 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
End of Quarter/semester: Friday is the last day of the quarter. The school year is at the halfway mark. You have been given a Parent/Teacher Conference form if you choose to sign up for a conference with me. There will only be one day for conferences. After the third quarter we are scheduled for 2 days of conferences which may make it easier for some of you to meet the schedule.
Singing at Kennewick Church: Thank you to seven students/parents who responded to the note in the Tuesday homework folder about our singing appointment at the Kennewick Church on January 22. Hopefully the rest of you will be able to have your student participate. The children are singing part of Isaiah 53.
Monday, January 17: Remember that we have a holiday on Monday, the 17th. There will be no school.
Oucharek Family: Please pray for our principal and family as they travel to Canada next week to have their “green card” appointment. Hopefully all goes well and they can quickly return with the important paperwork in hand.
January 13, 2011
SHOW & TELL: A boat
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/14: sneak, speak, steam, heal, stream, been, screen, wheel, street, use, speed, dream 1/21: queen, team, sweet, speak, leap, meal, leaf, please, seal, cheese, again, does, 1/28: washcloth, classmate, reach, write, creep, peach, flagpole, read, weekend, scream, fireplace, beehive 2/4: something, camel, should, blanket, cactus, pretzel, every, everything, pilot, computer, jacket, anytime
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/14: up, of, the, in, on, at, and, it 1/21: mop, flop, not, got, stop, hot, plop, top 1/28: hen, am, den, all, hog, fog, you, dog 2/4: is, pet, yes, was, get, met, set, peg
End of Quarter/semester: Friday is the last day of the quarter. The school year is at the halfway mark. You have been given a Parent/Teacher Conference form if you choose to sign up for a conference with me. There will only be one day for conferences. After the third quarter we are scheduled for 2 days of conferences which may make it easier for some of you to meet the schedule.
Singing at Kennewick Church: Thank you to seven students/parents who responded to the note in the Tuesday homework folder about our singing appointment at the Kennewick Church on January 22. Hopefully the rest of you will be able to have your student participate. The children are singing part of Isaiah 53.
Monday, January 17: Remember that we have a holiday on Monday, the 17th. There will be no school.
Oucharek Family: Please pray for our principal and family as they travel to Canada next week to have their “green card” appointment. Hopefully all goes well and they can quickly return with the important paperwork in hand.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
1st & 2nd Grade News
January 6, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of Christmas vacation.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/7: steep, each, float, toast, throat, coach, roast, think, soap, coast, road, teeth,
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/7: rug, tug, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Christmas Offering: Thank you again for supporting on Christmas Offering for ADRA. We sent in a check for $692.66 which when matched will amount to: $4,848.62. We wish we could see the children who will benefit from the food.
Scholastic Book Orders: On Tuesday, I sent home two Scholastic book order papers. If you would like to order through the classroom, send your order back to school by Monday, January 10. Another way to order is to go to Scholastic.com and use the code HLC6H to order online.
Pathways Book: Our new book for this month is Twice Yours. It’s a wonderful parable of God’s love for us. Ask your child to tell you about the story.
Math: This week the 1st graders have learned about even and odd numbers. Quiz your student with numbers to see if he/she has the concept mastered. 2nd graders are working with numbers in the hundreds.
January 6, 2011
SHOW & TELL: Something that reminds you of Christmas vacation.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 23 from King James Version. We’re learning it as a song.
Spelling: Grade 2: 1/7: steep, each, float, toast, throat, coach, roast, think, soap, coast, road, teeth,
Spelling: Grade 1: 1/7: rug, tug, bug, cub, mug, cut, rub, hug
Christmas Offering: Thank you again for supporting on Christmas Offering for ADRA. We sent in a check for $692.66 which when matched will amount to: $4,848.62. We wish we could see the children who will benefit from the food.
Scholastic Book Orders: On Tuesday, I sent home two Scholastic book order papers. If you would like to order through the classroom, send your order back to school by Monday, January 10. Another way to order is to go to Scholastic.com and use the code HLC6H to order online.
Pathways Book: Our new book for this month is Twice Yours. It’s a wonderful parable of God’s love for us. Ask your child to tell you about the story.
Math: This week the 1st graders have learned about even and odd numbers. Quiz your student with numbers to see if he/she has the concept mastered. 2nd graders are working with numbers in the hundreds.
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