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
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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.
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