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.