tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69705561656389786912024-03-26T23:37:20.882-07:00Mrs. Picker's 2nd GradeRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-65462278035422183702024-03-25T11:42:00.000-07:002024-03-25T11:42:49.830-07:00Week 29<p>We have a short week ahead of us, but it will be full!</p><p><b>Read In!</b><br />K-2 is doing a read in on Thursday, March 28! Students can wear pajamas and can bring one stuffed animal, one blanket, and one pillow! We'll spend the day celebrating literature and doing fun reading activities!</p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week in Christian Studies we'll be discussing Palm Sunday and Jesus riding into Jerusalem. We'll also read about Jesus' farewell words to His disciples. This will get us ready for Holy Week this week.</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be reviewing the last four spelling concepts: /aw/ spelled aw and au, contractions with the words "would," "have," and "will," other uses for silent e, and y as a vowel.</p><p>We'll also continue reading our book <u>Money Matters!</u> We'll learn some new vocabulary and we'll write some answers, responding to our reading. </p><p><b>Math:</b><br />We'll be finishing our module on algebra, using bar models to add and subtract to find the missing numbers in an equation.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-36822006415046822592024-03-18T13:27:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:55:07.657-07:00Week 28<p>We have a fun week ahead of us!</p><p><b>Fun Day!</b><br />We have our All-School Fun Day coming up on Thursday, March 21! This was one of the incentives that the school earned through their Fall Fest fundraising. On this day, there will be no homework and no school work. The students will spend all day rotating through fun activities, including card-writing for missionaries, BINGO, an extra fun P.E. activity, a movie, and ending the day with the Zaniac at 1:45! Lunch will also be provided that day. Each student will get <b>one hot dog, a bag of chips, and a Capri Sun.</b> If your student would like to bring more food to supplement this lunch, they're welcome to! They can also bring a snack for morning recess, as usual. This will also be an <b>extra spirit wear day!</b></p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week in Christian Studies we'll be learning about the Transfiguration of Jesus. We'll determine when we see Jesus as true man and when we see Him as true God. We'll also learn about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and we'll connect that with Easter and our own promise of salvation.</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math we'll start algebra, but don't worry--we're starting with basic missing addends! We'll be using bar models to identify what we know and what we're missing in the equation. We'll be using drawings and equations to represent addition and subtraction situations, analyzing the word problems to determine how we're going to solve it.</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week in Language Arts we'll be looking at using y as a vowel, specifically when it says a short i sound. We'll be practicing lots of different and interesting words, and I've encouraged the students to use the words we work on in class to help them study, as I'll be pulling from those words for our practice test and final test on Friday.</p><p><b>Social Studies:</b><br />We'll also be continuing our unit on Heroes in Social Studies. This week we'll be looking at those who fought for women's rights. We'll also talk about farmworkers' rights, and we'll discuss who is on Mount Rushmore and why.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-22964762635340645362024-03-11T08:09:00.000-07:002024-03-11T08:09:15.259-07:00Week 27<p>We have a full week ahead of us! Here's what we're doing this week:</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />We'll be finishing up our module on addition and subtraction fluency. We'll use some of the strategies we've learned to add 3 and 4 two-digit numbers, looking for doubles, tens, and near doubles to help us add quickly and accurately. </p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />We'll learn about the parable of the sower this week and we'll discuss how we are the soil. We'll discuss what the soil stands for, and we'll determine which soil we'd like to be. We'll also talk about Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, and we'll tie that into Lent.</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be spelling words that use a silent e for other uses (other than a magic e). Some of the uses we'll be looking at are:<br />~after an "s" to distinguish it from a plural<br />~after an "s" to distinguish between homophones<br />~after a "v" or "j" to end a word<br />~after "th" at the end to make a voiced sound</p><p>We'll also start a new book called <u>Money Matters!</u> We'll discuss things like budgeting, expenses and income, and the history of money.</p><p><b>Art:</b><br />Last week we learned about Georgia O'Keeffe and saw lots of examples of her artwork. Each student received a different picture of a flower, zoomed in, and they used their pencil to draw the details they want to include. This week we'll be using water colors to paint our flowers!</p><p><b>Social Studies:</b><br />We'll start a new unit on heroes. We'll discuss what heroes are and how they help us. We'll also talk about heroes for freedom in history.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-20671088679726114752024-03-04T10:48:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:48:01.129-08:00Week 26<p>We have another different week ahead of us!</p><p><b>Early Dismissals:</b><br />We have two early dismissals coming up on Friday, March 8 and Monday, March 11. School will be let out at 11:15 AM. Please let me know if your child's after school plans are different on that day so I can get them where they need to go!</p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />We've been learning about Jesus' early ministry, and this week we're learning about the miracle of Jesus healing a blind man who had great faith. We'll also learn the parable of the rich fool. We always have great discussions about how to apply what we've learned in these stories to our everyday lives!</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math we're starting our new module on addition and subtraction fluency. We'll use the steps we've been doing in addition and subtraction and will rewrite equations and practice adding and subtracting, with and without regrouping.</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week in language arts we'll be spelling contractions that end in "have," "will," and "would." We'll identify the two words that make the contraction, then we'll identify which words fly out when we slam them together, and we'll remember to put an apostrophe there.</p><p><b>Science:</b><br />We'll be finishing up our science unit on how we can find the best place for a plant to grow. This week we'll look at a claim and identify whether we agree or disagree with it. We'll also state evidence for why we agree or disagree.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-16618846448049654002024-02-26T08:07:00.000-08:002024-02-26T08:07:17.408-08:00Week 25<p>We have a busy week this week! Here are some things to know:</p><p><b>Chapel:</b><br />Chapel this week is on Friday for Grand-Friend's Day, rather than on Wednesday.</p><p><b>Book Fair:</b><br />The book fair is this week! Our class will get to preview it on Monday morning, and can bring money starting Tuesday. Please make sure their money is in a bag or envelope with their name on it. You can calso refer to the Newslice for information on how to add money to their account. They will be able to shop during recess!</p><p><b>Report Cards:</b><br />Report cards will go home on Thursday, February 29. Please check their homework folders for them.</p><p><b>Grand-Friend's Day:</b><br />Grand-Friend's Day is on Friday, March 1. If you haven't done so yet, please follow the QR code on the flyer sent home last week. Each student needs an adult to accompany them that day. Please see my email for more information.</p><p><b>Early Dismissal on Friday:</b><br />Friday is an early release day. Students will be released at 11:15. Please plan accordingly, and let me know if your child's regular after-school plans are different that day!</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-18534583540634312252024-02-20T10:12:00.000-08:002024-02-20T10:12:22.181-08:00Week 24<p>We're back to an almost-normal week, and we have a lot on the docket this week!</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />We'll be reviewing adding with regrouping (aka "carrying the one"), and we'll start on subtraction with regrouping (aka "borrowing"). We'll list the steps for both addition and subtraction, and we'll be spending lots of time practicing going through each step. The more they practice the steps in order, the easier it will become. Here are the steps that we're using:</p><p><u>Addition:<br /></u>1. Add the ones<br />2. Regroup, if needed (10+)<br />3. Add the tens</p><p><u>Subtraction:<br /></u>1. Look at the ones<br />2. Regroup, if needed (top # is less than bottom #)<br />3. Subtract the ones<br />4. Subtract the tens</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be using our language arts time for a big writing piece. We've read two stories about kids who have made decisions about money. In <u>Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday</u> we read about Alexander's poor decisions about money. In <u>A Chair for My Mother</u>, we read about the little girl and her family's decision to save to buy a chair. The second graders will create a character who makes a decision about money. They'll write a story with a couple of events, using signal words (i.e., first, next, then) to signify the sequence of events. They'll go through the writing process to prewrite, write a draft, revise, edit, and publish their writing.</p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />We're into the start of Jesus' ministry in Christian Studies! This week we'll be talking about Jesus and Zaccheus. We'll focus on Jesus' grace and forgiveness, and the way our hearts can change when we're forgiven. We'll also talk about Jesus stilling the storm, and we'll connect that miracle to how Jesus can still the storms (or fears) in our lives.</p><p><b>Science:</b><br />We've learned about some of the things a plant needs to survive. This week we'll be looking at pollination and how plants can reproduce. We'll be examining bees and why they're such good pollinators, and then the students will design and build their own pollination gadget, using their knowledge of bees and pollination.</p><p><b>Art:</b><br />In art we'll learn about Thomas Kinkade and the style of his artwork. Then the kids will create their own masterpiece, inspired by Thomas Kinkade's artwork.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-72352693056575986572024-02-12T10:18:00.000-08:002024-02-12T10:18:23.548-08:00Week 23--LEST Week!<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1e0d03; font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Monday, February 12:</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e0d03; font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">~Day 100!
~Tri-City Americans assembly at 9:20 AM. (Fall Fest incentive)
Tuesday, February 13:
~LEST spirit day--students can wear standard of dress bottoms and any LEST shirt (this year's or previous years' LEST shirts). If they don't have an LEST shirt, they should wear standard of dress.
~LEST Preview Assembly at 1:45 PM.
Wednesday, February 14:
~Spirit wear last day
~Early dismissal on at 11:15 AM.
~Valentine's Day party. Students can bring valentines for their classmates!</span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e0d03; font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e0d03; font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">Monday, February 19:</span></div><div><span style="color: #1e0d03; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">~No school (Presidents' Day)</span></span></div>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-57330682152172487922024-02-05T08:58:00.000-08:002024-02-05T08:58:37.311-08:00Week 22<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12pt;">We’re heading in to a full week of school!</span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12pt;">Here’s what to expect:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Stuffed Animal and Movie Day!</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
The 2<sup>nd</sup> graders will be watching <u>The Lion King</u> (2019 version)
on Thursday afternoon!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the movie,
they can bring a stuffed animal (standard-size or smaller, please) to have on
their desk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they’d like to bring an
extra snack for the movie, they can bring that in their lunchbox that day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
This week in Christian Studies we’ll be learning about the start of Jesus’
ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll discuss how He called
His disciples, and we’ll talk about Him healing a man at the pool.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
This week in math we’ll finish off our module on taking apart (“decomposing”)
numbers to help us add and subtract more fluently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll then start two-digit addition and
subtraction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We won’t finish this module
before our long LEST break, so we’ll do some review when we get back and make
sure we get some extra practice in before we move on after LEST.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
This week we’ll be reviewing spelling concepts we’ve learned over the last
several weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those patterns are: the 3
Great Rules (doubling, change, and drop), Consonant-le endings, Kind Old Words,
and the Bossy R concept for or and ar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The practice test will have the same 10 concept words as the test on
Friday, so they will be able to get some good practice in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Science:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
We planted some radishes last week and they’ve popped up quickly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week we’ll be observing the parts of
that plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also be discussing the
fruit and pollen in plants and what purposes they serve for the plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll start to discuss how animals can help plants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-38083740100185435842024-01-29T08:13:00.000-08:002024-01-29T08:13:26.787-08:00Week 21<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12pt;">We have a full week this week!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Christian Studies:<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We’re
in the New Testament and we’ve already learned about John the Baptist being
born and Jesus’ birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week we’ll
continue on chronologically, learning about Jesus being presented at the temple
and meeting Anna and Simeon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also
talk about John preparing the way for Jesus and baptizing Jesus before He
starts His ministry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
We’ll start our next module on grouping to help us add and subtract.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll decompose ones to add and subtract this
week, breaking apart the numbers to help us add and subtract more fluently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
This week we’ll be exploring another Bossy R: or.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also have three new red words: these,
those, and took.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Science:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
We get to really get into our new science unit this week, starting off by
discussing which factors could impact a plant’s population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll start off by asking questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we’ll talk about different parts of a plant,
and we’ll watch a radish grow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Art:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
In art this week we’ll learn about a famous American artist-Andy Warhol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’ll be a fun experience, learning about pop
art and creating our own!<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-10331435644427694062024-01-22T09:14:00.000-08:002024-01-22T09:14:47.286-08:00Week 20: National Lutheran Schools Week<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">This
is a fun week to celebrate the specialness of being part of a Lutheran school</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">—</span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">it’s National Lutheran Schools Week!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We
have some fun dress up days this week:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Monday,
January 22:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marvel Monday</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Wear your favorite Marvel or DC fandom (this should be a shirt, no costumes,
and Standard of Dress pants).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Tuesday,
January 23:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Travel Tuesday</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> <br />
Dress like a tourist or wear clothing that shows where you are traveling to.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Wednesday,
January 24:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winning Wednesday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Celebrate your sports fandom
and wear your favorite sports team gear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Thursday,
January 25:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throwback Thursday</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Dress in clothing that represents your favorite decade.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Friday,
January 26:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Indoor Olympics!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Dress wacky with your team
colors!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, you have to be able to
run and move in your outfit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">*If
your daily dress involves a hat, it will have to be removed in the building at
teacher discretion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No hats on
Wednesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students who choose not to
dress up in the daily theme should wear Standard of Dress clothing on those
days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 185.6pt;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Family
Night:<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Mark your calendars for Thursday,
January 25 from 6-7 PM for our family night!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We have a fun steampunk night planned, with every class displaying steampunk
activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students can dress up in
their best steampunk attire and get a picture at the photo booth, and there
will be an activity to complete by visiting each classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-49765937992087193332024-01-16T12:46:00.000-08:002024-01-16T12:46:57.829-08:00Week 19<p>Who<span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> knows what lies
ahead of us this week, especially as far as weather goes?!</span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> </span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Whatever happens, we’ll go with the flow, be
flexible, and adjust as needed!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">This week in math we’ll
finish up our module on telling time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll
take our test on Tuesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll be
reading clocks, adding hands to the clock to show the time, telling the time in
words and numbers, and identifying whether certain events happen in the A.M. or
the P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll then start our next
module, revisiting adding and subtracting strategies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will prepare us to add and subtract
double digits, with regrouping (aka “borrowing” and “carrying the one”).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week we have a fun spelling concept called “Kind Old Words.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This set of words are unique in that the
vowel says its name (it’s long sound) while not following the rules usually associated
with long vowel sounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The endings we’ll
be looking at are: -ind, -ild, -ost, -old, and -olt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have no new red words this week, but we
will be reviewing five red words this week: hour, buy, through, always, and
sure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’ll also be looking
at <u>A Chair for My Mother</u> in depth, focusing on some vocabulary words, as
well as the structure of the story. We’ll also discuss the traits of the
characters, and we’ll find evidence to back up our opinions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Science:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll be starting our unit on plants and how we can find the best place for a
plant to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll discuss the word “habitat”
and we’ll be asking questions about habitats to help us understand different
components that impact a plant’s ability to grow and increase in population.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’re finishing up our stories from the Old Testament and we’ll dive into the New
Testament.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, we’ll look at Old
Testament prophesies and God’s promises to His people that He would send a
Savior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll connect those promises to God’s
promises to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we’ll look at the
foretelling and then birth of John the Baptist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Art:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week in art we’ll be starting our project that will be displayed on the
Steampunk Family Night (which will be next Thursday, January 25 from 6-7 PM).<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-20988688365789191772024-01-08T08:51:00.000-08:002024-01-08T08:51:48.621-08:00Week 18<p>It's a new year and we started the week off with everyone at school! I'm looking forward to watching the class take off--2nd graders tend to show major growth after winter break, and then again after spring break. It's one of my favorite things about teaching this grade!</p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week we'll be learning about Jonah and some of the minor prophets. We'll discuss what a prophet is, as well as the messages God had these prophets share. We'll also talk about Nehemiah rebuilding the wall and God returning His people from captivity.</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math we'll begin our module on telling time. We'll review what they learned last year (telling time to the hour and half hour), and then we'll tell time in 5 minute increments. We'll also talk about different ways to tell and write time (i.e., 2:30, half past 2, etc.), and we'll practice telling and writing time with A.M. and P.M. </p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />We'll be spelling words with a consonant-le ending (i.e., buckle, crumble, bugle, etc.). We'll discuss how the consonant-le is the last syllable type we'll be learning about, and the reason it has an e at the end is because every syllable needs a vowel. We'll practice spelling these words throughout the week.</p><p>We'll also be exploring character traits as we re-read parts of <u>A Chair for My Mother</u>. The students will identify a character trait that describes the main character, and then they'll use details from the text to justify their answers.</p><p><b>Social Studies:</b><br />We'll continue learning about Communities and Resources in Social Studies, this week examining farms of the past and farms of today. We'll also discuss how food gets from the farm to our tables. We'll finish off the week with a test on communities and resources, using our magazines as a tool.</p><p><b>Kids Heart Challenge:</b><br />We had the chance last year to support the American Heart Association through fundraising for their Kids Heart Challenge. We'll have that opportunity again this year, and our kick off assembly is on Friday at 2:30! </p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-18702069966612125012023-12-18T08:00:00.000-08:002023-12-18T08:05:10.812-08:00Week 17--Last School Week of 2023!<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">This is our last week
of school for 2023, and it’s going to be a full one!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Early Dismissal:<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We have an early release on
Friday, December 22.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School will be let
out at 11:15 AM that day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christmas Program:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
The K-8 grade Christmas program will be on Thursday, December 21 at 2 PM and 6
PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the evening program, students should
arrive at 5:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students should wear
standard of dress for the 2 PM program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
the 6 PM program, they can wear either standard of dress or dressy, Christmas
clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make sure to follow the
free dress guidelines on pages 28-29 of the handbook, and let me know if you
have any questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>The Tale of Despereaux:</b><br />We've been reading <u>The Tale of Despereaux</u> over the last trimester, and we're finally finished with it! We'll be watching the movie on Monday, and we'll have a discussion about things that are the same and things that are different between the book and the movie.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week we’ll talk about the fall of Judah, and we’ll briefly discuss how God
used these bad times in the life of His people for good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also talk about Esther and learn about
how God used her for His purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll finish up our module on dollar amounts and solving problems involving
money this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll finish up our
lesson on solving problems using money, then we’ll have a practice test, and we’ll
take our test on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We will have no spelling concept this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Instead, we’ll be diving into <u>Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last
Sunday</u> and we’ll analyze the characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll also start a new story called <u>A Chair for My Mother</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll discuss the story structure and talk
about why the author may have laid the story out the way she did.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Social Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll start a new Social Studies unit on community and resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll discuss what resources are and how we
can take care of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll talk about
where these resources come from, and we’ll talk about how farming has changed
from long ago to today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-68545934551767731492023-12-11T14:37:00.000-08:002023-12-11T14:37:10.166-08:00Week 16<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We're in for a week of gloomy, cloudy, wet weather! I've been encouraging the second graders to come prepared with warm, waterproof clothes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>Christmas Program:</b><br />The K-8 grade Christmas program is on Thursday, December 21 at both 2 PM and 6 PM. For the 2 PM program, students should wear standard of dress. For the 6 PM program, students can either wear standard of dress, or dressy clothes (no jeans). Please remember that their dressy clothes should follow the free dress guidelines in the handbook (i.e., no tank tops, nothing shorter than 4 inches above the knee, no stains/holes, etc.). They should also arrive at school at 5:30 PM for the evening performance. Please let me know if you have any questions!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week we'll learn about Naaman, who was healed of leprosy with God's power. It's a great opportunity for us to talk about the impact we can have on those who don't know Jesus by telling them about Him. It's also really neat for us to make connections between Naaman and our baptism. We'll also learn about Hoshea and the fall of Israel--it's been fun to teach the 2nd graders about the history of Israel (both the good and the bad), and to see a general thread of God being faithful, regardless of the decisions the Israelites made.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math we'll finish our module on identifying and counting coins. We'll start our next module, which will focus on solving problems with money and using dollar amounts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll learn about adding suffixes to words that end in y. We'll change the y to an i before adding our suffix if there's a consonant before the y, or if we're adding ing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We'll also take a closer look at our book <u>Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday</u>. We'll glean some information from the illustrations and use the pictures in conjunction with the text to help us better understand the story.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><b>Social Studies:</b><br />We'll take our unit test on North America, and the students will show what they have learned about the continent on which we live.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We'll also have some Christmas activities and we'll have some Christmas program practices!</span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-67868751084098959142023-12-04T15:16:00.000-08:002023-12-04T15:16:43.402-08:00Week 15<p>It's going to be a wet, but warmer, week this week! </p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week in Christian Studies we'll discuss God's faithfulness, despite our sin, as we talk about Solomon falling away from God. We'll also talk about God speaking to Elijah in a small, quiet whisper, and we'll discuss that God is always with us and guiding us, even when we don't see it or feel it.</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math, we'll be identifying and counting coins. We'll also compare coin combinations and will show amounts in different ways. <b>Note:</b> This would be a good couple of weeks to switch it up and have your second grader count coins for their 5 minutes of flash cards!</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be learning the second of the "Three Great Rules." This week we'll be talking about dropping the e when adding "ed" or "ing" suffixes. Look for the letter in your child's folder on Monday for more information!</p><p>In reading we'll be reading a new story called <u>Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday</u> by Judith Voist. We'll talk about the story structure, and we'll use the illustrations to help us gain more information about the characters and the story.</p><p><b>Social Studies:</b><br />This week we'll continue our unit on North America. This week we'll be talking about seasons and climates in North America, plant regions in North America, and then the fact that the world can be broken up into regions, as well.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-82213304516266550332023-11-27T08:37:00.000-08:002023-11-27T08:37:12.728-08:00Week 14<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">I hope everyone had a
wonderful, restful Thanksgiving!</span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> </span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’re
back to a normal routine, with a full week of school, and we’ll be diving into
more Christmas service practice!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
In math this week, we’ll be finishing up our module on three-digit
numbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve already counted by 1s,
5s, and 10s within 1,000, added and subtracted 10 and 100, and identifying and extending
patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week we’ll be comparing
three-digit numbers, using words and symbols.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll do a practice test to review, and we’ll take our module test on Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Friday, we’ll start our module on counting
coins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll be learning an important rule in English this week called the doubling
rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You double the final consonant in
a stressed syllable with a short vowel and one final consonant before adding a
suffix that begins with a vowel (i.e., sadder, beginning).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the suffix begins with a consonant, do not
double the final consonant, and do not double the letter “x.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week in Christian Studies we’ll learn about how God uses leaders, despite
their sinfulness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll briefly discuss
David and Bathsheba, and then we learn about Solomon and his prayer for wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Reading:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
In reading this week we’ll read a new story called <u>The House on Maple Street</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This story has a unique structure, so we’ll
discuss the story structure, the setting in the story, and the author’s
purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Social Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll start our unit on North America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll start off by making predictions about whether some statements are
true or false.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we’ll learn about
the countries in North America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll
talk about bodies of water and landforms in North America, and then we’ll talk
about how to use a landform map.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-32714831889727687282023-11-13T08:53:00.000-08:002023-11-13T08:53:32.287-08:00Week 12<p><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We
have a few half days coming up, so please take note of the schedule below:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Friday,
November 17:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Early dismissal at 11:15 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Monday,
November 20:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early dismissal at 11:15 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Tuesday,
November 21:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early dismissal at 11:15 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Wednesday,
November 22-Friday, November 24:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No school (Thanksgiving break)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Operation
Christmas Child:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’ll
be packing our OCC boxes on Tuesday, November 14 with our buddies!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Fall
Fest Movie and Food Party!</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
Our Fall Fest movie and food party will be on Tuesday, November 14!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids have chosen to watch “Minions: The Rise
of Gru.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian
Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> <br />
This week in Christian Studies we’ll learn about the death of Eli the priest
and what happened with the Ark of the Covenant after that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll talk about how God listens to our
prayers and how He takes care of us, even when we aren’t faithful to Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also talk about King David (before he
was king), Jonathan, and Saul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll
then write a draft email to a friend, inviting them to church.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week in math we’ll be finishing up our unit on place value, showing
three-digit numbers in different ways (as hundreds, tens, and ones; in words;
in pictures; written out).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we’ll
begin our next module on using place value to count, look at number patterns,
and add and subtract.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language
Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week in language arts we’ll be exploring using the vowel team “igh” for
the long i sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll brainstorm words
that have that spelling in them, we’ll practice the sounds we’ve learned so
far, and we’ll write words and sentences using the red words and concept words.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">In
reading we’ll continue reading our book <u>Friends Around the World</u> and we’ll
look at pictures, captions, and other text features to help us understand the
text. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also discuss things that are
the same and things that are different between the different characters’
cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Social
Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">This
week in Social Studies we’ll finish up our unit on locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll do a vocabulary review, and then we’ll
take our test using our magazines as a reference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-48769124434832320172023-11-06T14:37:00.003-08:002023-11-06T14:37:17.336-08:00Week 11We have a short week ahead of us, but it's full!<div><br /></div><div><div><b>Conference Sign Ups:</b></div><div>Check your email and Seesaw for the link to sign up for conferences. Let me know if the times listed don't work for you and we can come up with another time!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week we'll be learning about Othniel and how God continued to deliver His people, despite their disobedience and wickedness. We'll also be learning about Ruth and God's faithfulness to her (and the connection she has to Jesus).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Math:</b><br />This week in math we'll be writing and reading number names. We'll also be practicing different ways to write numbers and different ways to show numbers. We'll be putting it all together to show, write, and read numbers in different ways.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be reviewing the spelling concepts we've been learning throughout the year. This includes three-consonant blends, schwa, Bossy R (er, ir, ur), and the diphthongs we've learned (oi/oy, and ou/ow). We'll be practicing the same 5 red words throughout the week, which will be the ones on the test on Thursday, and all of the words on the practice test will be on the test on Thursday.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Social Studies:</b><br />In Social Studies this week we'll continue our unit on location, discussing characteristics of urban, suburban, and rural communities. We'll also talk about how to find locations on maps and globes.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>STAR Tests:</b><br />We'll be taking the STAR test again this week, which will give the second graders their new AR levels (which will begin after Thanksgiving break). I'll be reminding the kids to slow down, take breaks when needed, and do their best work so they can show the growth they've had in reading this year!</div>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-4296249521075227162023-10-30T08:09:00.001-07:002023-10-30T08:09:38.629-07:00Week 10Another full week with some shifting weather! I'll be encouraging the kids to come prepared with layers, since it seems we'll have a different type of weather every day!<div><br /></div><div><b>Harvest Party:</b><br />We'll have our harvest party on Tuesday, October 31 from 1:45-2:45 PM. The kids will do a craft, have a snack, play a game, and listen to some fall/harvest type books. Look for pictures on Seesaw!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Math:</b></div><div>This week in math we'll be finishing up our module on hundreds, tens, and ones. We'll be using place value to 1,000, then we'll do a practice test, and take the test on place value. We'll do our intro into the next module, and we'll end the week with some more practice on using expanded form.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll be learning about a different diphthong: ou and ow. We'll practice saying the sound and listening to how the different sounds blend together. We'll discuss the rules for using the spelling (ou at the beginning and middle of words and syllables, ow at the end of words and syllables and when followed by an "l" or "n"). We'll also work on spelling words with ou and ow, both in isolation and in sentences.</div><div><br /></div><div>In reading we'll discuss pictures and captions and how they can add information to the text. We'll also identify and define key words in a text.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week we'll continue learning about Moses and the Israelites, and we'll meet Joshua. We'll talk about God providing water for the Israelites through Moses striking a rock, and we'll talk about the fall of Jericho.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Social Studies:</b></div><div>We'll continue practicing using a map, and we'll talk about location in various ways.</div>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-35137801941538922332023-10-23T08:44:00.001-07:002023-10-23T08:44:16.945-07:00Week 9<p>We're back for a regular week of school, and it looks like the weather is finally changing! A few things to think about with colder weather:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We will still go outside for recess, so please have your child come prepared for cold weather.</li><li>Scarves, gloves, and hats are all great ideas (it's a good idea to label them with your last name on the tags)</li><li>Snow suits and snow pants are not needed.</li><li>Snow boots can be brought to school and students can change into them before recess (once it snows, of course)</li></ul><div><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />This week in Christian Studies we'll be learning about the Israelites' disobedience, even just a month after seeing God's power on Mount Sinai! We'll learn about them making and worshipping a golden calf. We'll also learn about God's instructions for building the tabernacle, which would be the tent-like worship place.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Math:</b><br />In math this week we'll start a new module, focusing on place value and different ways to write numbers. This week we'll group tens as hundreds, we'll understand three-digit numbers, we'll represent three-digit-numbers, and we'll use hundreds, tens, and ones to represent numbers.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Language Arts:</b><br />We'll learn about new vowel teams this week that are called diphthongs. This is when two vowels (or consonants that sometimes act like vowels like "y") team up to make a new sound. This week we'll focus on oi and oy.</div><div>Our reading will focus on the main topic of a part of a text. We'll also discuss some vocabulary, and we'll talk about supporting details that give information for the main topic.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Social Studies:</b><br />This week we'll start our new Social Studies unit on location. We'll talk about grid maps and finding places on a grid map. We'll also compare and contrast photos and maps. Then we'll talk about absolute and relative location.</div><p></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-46509758149815754582023-10-16T08:26:00.004-07:002023-10-16T08:26:39.405-07:00Week 8<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We have a very short week this week, but it will be packed
full of good learning and fun activities!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here are a few highlights:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>No school Wednesday-Friday</li><li>Spirit wear last day is Tuesday this week!</li><li>Chapel is on Tuesday morning</li><li>An extra credit opportunity is going home today for 5 days
of reading and 5 days of flash cards over this long break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s due the Tuesday after we return (October
24).</li><li>We’ll be finishing up our science unit on land and water on
Earth</li><li>We have a math test on Tuesday</li></ul><o:p></o:p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-48992762864307386072023-10-09T08:50:00.000-07:002023-10-09T08:50:34.355-07:00Week 7<p>This is the last week for Fall Fest fundraising! Please remember to return your child's packet by Friday, October 13! Fall Fest festivities begin at 10:00 AM at Howard Amon Park. The 1 mile race starts at 11:00 AM! Have you registered your child for the race? If your child has raised $50 or more, you should have received an email with information regarding how to register them for the race for free!</p><p><b>Christian Studies:</b><br />We're moving along in the Old Testament and will be learning about the 10 plagues and the Israelites being delivered out of Egypt. We'll also learn about the song of praise Miriam and Moses lifted up to God after they crossed the Red Sea.</p><p><b>Math:</b><br />This week we'll begin collecting and recording data using tally marks. We'll also interpret and draw picture graphs and bar graphs. We'll be answering questions about tally charts, bar graphs, and picture graphs.</p><p><b>Language Arts:</b><br />This week we'll continue discussing Bossy R words, this time with the /er/ sound being spelled "ur." This is the third, least-common spelling of the /er/ sound. </p><p>We'll also be finishing up our story about Snowshoe Hare and finding out what he does for winter. We'll be reading a poem about animals in winter and we'll be talking about the structure of the poem.</p><p><b>Science:</b><br />In science this week we'll be examining some maps from around the world and throughout different historical times. We'll look at their legends and identify some of the symbols they used to identify land and water patterns. Then the students will create their own legend with symbols they'll be using when they make a map of their models.</p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-16065349936840145402023-10-02T08:02:00.002-07:002023-10-02T08:02:29.926-07:00Week 6<p> We have a full week ahead of us with some fun things happening!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Picture Day:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School
pictures are on Thursday, October 5. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture packets went home last week</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">—</span><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">let me know if you need another one!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All students will have their picture taken,
even if you don’t order pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">The Great Pumpkin
Day!</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Great Pumpkin Day is on Friday, October
6!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids will be hunting for a
pumpkin, decorating it, playing pumpkin games, and having a pumpkin donut in
the morning. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’ll be a fun day!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll
be learning about Joseph and the good times and bad times in his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll discuss his forgiveness of his brothers,
and we’ll talk about God calling Moses to deliver the Israelites out of
slavery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
week in math we’ll finish up our module on equal groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll use addition to find the total number
of objects in arrays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also
practice with arrays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we’ll take a
practice test and our test will be on Thursday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
week we’ll be looking at another “Bossy R” combination to spell the sound /er/.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week we’ll look at the ir Bossy R
combination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Science:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
science this week we’ll be learning about 5 different types of water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students will be using modeling clay to add
two different types of water to their models.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll also be discussing solids and liquids, and we’ll talk about where to
find solid water on Earth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-40513904804084376382023-09-25T08:11:00.001-07:002023-09-25T08:11:28.571-07:00Week 5<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We have a short week
this week, but we still have a lot going on!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">MAP Testing:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll be taking our math and reading MAP tests on Tuesday and Thursday (see
prior email or the note on Seesaw for more information).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please have your student to school on time,
well-rested, and having eaten a nutritious breakfast, especially on those
days!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students who miss MAP testing will
make it up later.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">No School Friday:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
There is no school Friday, September 29 for a professional development
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students will be taking their
memory work and spelling tests on Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ll be giving them more time in class to work on studying and practice
both of those!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Math:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
In math this week, we’ll be representing even numbers with equations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also be representing equal groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Language Arts:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
Our spelling concept this week is “Bossy R” spelled with an -er.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the most common spelling of the /er/
sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our red words are: call, room,
and ball.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Christian Studies:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
This week in Christian Studies we’ll be discussing Jacob’s bad decisions, and
his return home, focusing on confession and forgiveness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also be learning about Joseph and how
God was still with him, even when people were lying about him to get him in
trouble.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Science:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"><br />
We’ll be learning different types of landforms in science this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students will also start making a model
with clay, including some of the landforms that we’re learning about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our model will keep changing as we learn
about land and water on earth!<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6970556165638978691.post-24259742432044361342023-09-18T08:11:00.002-07:002023-09-18T08:11:46.955-07:00Week 4<p> <span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We have a full week
of learning ahead!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Looking Ahead:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> <br />
We’ll be MAP testing next week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MAP stands
for Measures of Academic Progress and is a computerized test that helps us get
some information on where the students are in reading and math.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More information will be coming!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Fall Fest Quick
Start:</span></b><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;"> <br />
Our Fall Fest Quick Start assembly is on Friday, September 22 at 2:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students will be pumped up for Fall Fest
and will learn about all of the incentives for their fundraising efforts at
that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More information will be
coming home on Friday!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">In Christian Studies
this week we’ll be talking about God testing Abraham.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also learn about Isaac and Rebekah and their
relationship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll be discussing God’s
love and how He provides everything we need.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’ll take our first
math test on Wednesday, which will focus on using mental strategies and
properties to add and subtract fluently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The students will have a practice test on Tuesday for their
homework.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also start our second
module by identifying odd and even numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">Our concept in
language arts this week is “schwa,” which can be spelled by any of the 5 vowels
in the English language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the most
common vowel sound in the English language, and usually sounds like a short u
or short I, but can be made by any of the vowels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Example: the o in “bacon,” the a in “ago,”
or the o in “gallon.”)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sending home
a sheet with more information today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">In Social Studies we’ll
finish our unit on leaders and government, discussing how countries interact
with each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll also take our
test, using our magazine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’ll continue
reading our story <u>Trouble at the Sandbox</u>, and we’ll discuss the points
of views of the characters, we’ll use the illustrations to gain more information
regarding the text, and we’ll discuss how the characters respond to events in
the story.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: NKSchoolFont;">We’ll also start our science
unit on land and water on earth this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’ll discuss science safety, and we’ll do a pre-assessment, where
students will have an opportunity to share what they already know about land
and water on earth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584856795899999077noreply@blogger.com0