News and Notes from Grade Two Week One

 

Bible Truths: God Makes the World (Gen. 1)

Memory:

For Tuesday, 8/18/09 Study:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1

 

For Wednesday, 8/19/09 Study:

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31 

 

For Thursday, 8/20/09 Study:

The First Article I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; 

 

For Friday, 8/21/09 Study: (First Article con’t)

That He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. . . . . 

 

Language Arts: We’ll work on recognizing the number of syllables in given words, rhyming, review the Wall Sound Cards as well as the short vowel sounds. Also, we’ll work on alphabetical order and writing telling and asking sentences this week. The hard cover reader will NOT be sent home this week. Decodables/readables will be sent home. We will also read a story called Little Green Riding Hood.   It is in a book called Getting Started Reader. Make sure you listen to your child read each evening. Thanks! There will NOT be a reading story quiz this week. 

 

There will be a spelling test over these words as well as a language test on FRIDAY.

 

Reminder of Morning Gym Rules/Procedures

Lower grades sit on west side. Once a seat is chosen, the student stays in that seat. Rest room may be used with the permission of one of the supervisors. At line-up time, walk to the line. Hands, feet, and objects are to be kept to yourself. Stay in a straight line as you walk down the hall to class.

 

Classroom Expectations

Use good manners.

Be kind and helpful to all.

Follow directions with a cheerful heart.

Always walk in school.

 

Consequences of Not Meeting Expectations

First consequence: Verbal warning

Second: Name on board (5 min. missed recess) 

Third:   Name on board with a check (10 min. missed recess—which will carry over to following day if this happens after the last recess)

Fourth: Parents notified/ Student will do a writing activity regarding expectations.

 

Problem Solving Treats:

The students are given a small edible treat when a problem is correctly solved.   Examples: Skittle, M&M, Goldfish cracker, pretzel, Gummy Bears

If you would like to donate a bag/box of problem solving treats, it would be much appreciated.   Send to school with your child anytime. Thanks!!

 

Chapel Offering Designation:

Our class needs to select a chapel offering to give towards this school year. Last year we had two designation and we were able to give $250.00 to each group. (We gave to the Don and Dana Myers Cancer Center and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.)  I would like you and your child to come up with a suggestion for us to consider for this year’s offerings. Attached please find a form to fill out. Please return it by August 21^st. You do not need to sign the form. Thanks!

 

Art Portfolios: 

Please remember your child needs an Art Portfolio for next week’s art class. Fold a regular sized poster board in half, tape or staple the sides, and put your child’s name, grade and Art on the front of it. Thanks! 

 

 

 

Class shirts:

I’ve also included a form for a second grade class shirt. Please fill it out as well. The cost of the shirts will depend on the number ordered.  (The shirts should not cost more than $7.00. Thanks! 

 

 

 

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Chapel Offering Designation

Our idea(s) for grade two chapel offerings for this year:

 

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(Please return by August 21^st)

 

 

Second Grade Shirts

 

Please mark the size your child normally wears.

 

Youth size_________

OR

Adult size_________

 

Not interested in a shirt this year__________

 

Student name_______________________________________________