The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: September 25
For the Week of: September 28-October 2 AND October 5-9
Reminders:
*Sept. 26, Oct. 3: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 27, Oct. 4: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 30-Oct.2: NO SCHOOL—Rocky Mountain District Teacher’s Conference
*Oct. 11, Sunday: Second grade sings at the 8:00AM church service here at Zion.
*Oct. 12: Science Test on Unit A: A study guide is enclosed. We will be going over and reviewing the material as a class, but students will need to look up answers to questions and study the material outside of class as well. Students will begin bringing their science books home each afternoon. Again, I am not expecting students to study every night; they will just be bringing their science books home each afternoon as a good study habit, and so that they have it available on nights when they can study.
Spelling:
No spelling lists next week. For the week of Oct. 5-9, we will be on unit 8 for the book list, and list 1 for the challenge list. The pretests for both will be on Monday, Oct. 5, and the final tests will be Friday, Oct. 9. (If I have not received a note back from you, I will send just the book list home with your child.)
Memory Work:
No memory work next week. For the week of Oct. 5-9, memory work is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any day during that week of school.
Math:
We will continue to work on our sums of 10, and will begin working on addition facts with sums of 11 or 12. (Just a reminder: if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!)
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
* No sight words next week. New sight words will go home Tuesday, Oct. 6, and will need to be returned Friday, Oct. 9.
English/Language Arts:
We are beginning to learn about nouns: singular, plural, proper, and possessive. Students have learned a “jingle” to help them remember what a noun does.
Science:
In science class, we continue to study plants and animals. A study guide is enclosed. The test will be Monday, October 12th. Please have your child ask me if he/she has any questions about the study guide. Thanks!
On a final note…
*Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder and assignment book each evening.
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to http://www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com/ OR by going to the school website (http://www.brightonzionlutheran.org/), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*Thank you for your donations for the food drive!
*We have started using the library. Students are responsible for taking care of their books and videos, as well as for turning them in on time.
*Students who are absent are responsible for making up their work in a timely manner. This is important for them, so that they don’t fall farther behind in class, and so that I can get their work graded and entered quickly. Thanks so much!
*A HUGE thank-you in advance for ALL your help and donations for the school carnival! It would not happen without all of you! A special thank-you to Kim Clark for heading our class booth this year! Thanks for ALL your hard work!
God’s blessings on your week!
*The students finished a series of questions for their journals this week. I wanted to share part of what they wrote. They completed the following sentence: “God is….”
(For reasons of safety, I can’t put names of students. Feel free to ask which one your child wrote!)
God is…my Lord.
God is…very good.
God is…the light of the world!
God is…wonderful!
God is…good to me.
God is…good.
God is…powerful.
God is…awesome to us!
God is…Jesus’ Dad. J
God is…good and I love Him.
God is…love.
God is…with you wherever you go.
God is…my love.
God is…powerful.
God is…good for those who love Him.
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 8
For the week of Oct. 5-9
bone
nose
use
these
rope
home
cute
close
hope
those
one
goes
Review
make
ride
Challenge
15. globe
16. mule
Challenge List 1
For the week of Oct. 5-9
1. begin
2. again
3. mittens
4. teaching
5. soap
6. children
7. size
8. speed
9. people
10.says
11.planted
12.headed
13.louder
14.sliding
Challenge:
15.November
16.renewed
Memory Work
For the week of Oct. 5-9
The First Commandment:
You shall have no other gods.
The Second Commandment:
You shall not misuse the name
of the Lord your God.
Friday, September 18, 2009
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: September 18
For the Week of: September 21-25
Reminders:
*Sept. 19: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 20: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 21&22: School Pictures: Second grade will take pictures at on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9:50AM (Note: This is a change from last week!)
*Sept. 23: Midterm reports go home: There will be a form to fill out attached to the midterm report! Please read the form carefully and fill it out to let me know which spelling list you would like sent home with your child each week. Thanks!
*Sept. 21-25: Scholastic Book Fair! Students may go to the library to buy books either before school, after school, or during our library time on TUESDAY. The book fair will be open on Sunday, Sept. 20, between church services as well! (A book order form for October will go out next week.)
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Thank-you for volunteering! Our booth will be a bowling booth! (You may be hearing from a parent representative from our class about helping out.) Also, no school lunch will be served on this day, due to set-up for the carnival. All students will need a sack lunch on this day. Thanks!
*Sept. 30-Oct.2: NO SCHOOL—Rocky Mountain District Teacher’s Conference
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 7 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be Monday, Sept. 21 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 25. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.) Please fill-out the form that is sent home on Wednesday with midterm reports to let me know if you would like your child to receive a more challenging list each week. Thanks!
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Joseph and Moses, and how God chose them for His purposes.
Math:
We will continue to work on our sums of 8, 9, and 10! (Just a reminder: if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!)
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
* Also, our next sight word testing date will be September 23rd. Sight words will be going home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and will need to be returned Friday, Sept. 25. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
English/Language Arts:
We have had a “writers’ workshop” this past week, where the students have been working on our first major writing project! They are learning how to write personal narratives using the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing!
Science:
In science class, we continue to study plants and animals. We are studying the parts of a plant. Be looking for a study guide for an upcoming unit test to be going home in the next few weeks.
On a final note…
*Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder and assignment book each evening.
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. This drive will last through this week! If you can help out, that would be great!
*We have started using the library. Students are responsible for taking care of their books and videos, as well as for turning them in on time.
*Students who are absent are responsible for making up their work in a timely manner. This is important for them, so that they don’t fall farther behind in class, and so that I can get their work graded and entered quickly. Thanks so much!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 7
five
late
nine
made
side
ate
fine
same
hide
line
give
have
Review
gave
bike
Challenge
15. mistake
16. write
Memory Work—Week 6
Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I
chose you to go and bear fruit.” John 15:16
The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid.
Hebrews 13:6
Date: September 18
For the Week of: September 21-25
Reminders:
*Sept. 19: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 20: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 21&22: School Pictures: Second grade will take pictures at on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9:50AM (Note: This is a change from last week!)
*Sept. 23: Midterm reports go home: There will be a form to fill out attached to the midterm report! Please read the form carefully and fill it out to let me know which spelling list you would like sent home with your child each week. Thanks!
*Sept. 21-25: Scholastic Book Fair! Students may go to the library to buy books either before school, after school, or during our library time on TUESDAY. The book fair will be open on Sunday, Sept. 20, between church services as well! (A book order form for October will go out next week.)
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Thank-you for volunteering! Our booth will be a bowling booth! (You may be hearing from a parent representative from our class about helping out.) Also, no school lunch will be served on this day, due to set-up for the carnival. All students will need a sack lunch on this day. Thanks!
*Sept. 30-Oct.2: NO SCHOOL—Rocky Mountain District Teacher’s Conference
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 7 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be Monday, Sept. 21 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 25. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.) Please fill-out the form that is sent home on Wednesday with midterm reports to let me know if you would like your child to receive a more challenging list each week. Thanks!
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Joseph and Moses, and how God chose them for His purposes.
Math:
We will continue to work on our sums of 8, 9, and 10! (Just a reminder: if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!)
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
* Also, our next sight word testing date will be September 23rd. Sight words will be going home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and will need to be returned Friday, Sept. 25. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
English/Language Arts:
We have had a “writers’ workshop” this past week, where the students have been working on our first major writing project! They are learning how to write personal narratives using the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing!
Science:
In science class, we continue to study plants and animals. We are studying the parts of a plant. Be looking for a study guide for an upcoming unit test to be going home in the next few weeks.
On a final note…
*Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder and assignment book each evening.
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. This drive will last through this week! If you can help out, that would be great!
*We have started using the library. Students are responsible for taking care of their books and videos, as well as for turning them in on time.
*Students who are absent are responsible for making up their work in a timely manner. This is important for them, so that they don’t fall farther behind in class, and so that I can get their work graded and entered quickly. Thanks so much!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 7
five
late
nine
made
side
ate
fine
same
hide
line
give
have
Review
gave
bike
Challenge
15. mistake
16. write
Memory Work—Week 6
Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I
chose you to go and bear fruit.” John 15:16
The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid.
Hebrews 13:6
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: September 11
For the Week of: September 14-18
Reminders:
*Sept. 12: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 13: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 15: Social Studies Test: The test will cover unit 3: Using Our Resources. A study guide was given out last week. We have gone over this material in class, and will review for the test in class. Students will need to study at home as well. Students will be bringing their social studies books home each afternoon, beginning on Monday, in order to help in the study process. Of course, students are not expected to study every evening; we are simply beginning to practice good study skills. Students should bring back books each morning. Please have your child come to me with any questions he/she may have about the study guide. The study guide has also been posted on our classroom blog. Thanks!
*Sept. 18: Midterm of First Quarter
*Sept. 21&22: School Pictures: Second grade will take pictures at 11:05 on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Note: This is subject to change—I’ll let you know ASAP if it does!)
*Sept. 23: Midterm reports go home
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Please sign up at the door to our classroom if you’d like to help! Also, no school lunch will be served on this day, due to set-up for the carnival. All students will need a sack lunch on this day. Thanks!
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 5 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be Monday, Sept. 14 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 18. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.) Also, a paper will be sent home with your child’s mid-quarter report. Please fill this out to let me know if you would like your child to have a more challenging spelling list each week. (More information will be sent home at that time.) Thanks!
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Jacob and Joseph and how God chose them for a special purpose, just as He chooses us to be His children!
Math:
We will continue to work on our doubles +1. (For example, we know that 2+2=4, so 2+3=just one more than 4, which is 5.) We will also be working on sums of 8 and 9. Just a reminder that if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
Also, our next sight word testing date will be September 23rd. Sight words will be going home on Monday, Sept. 14, and will need to be returned Friday, Sept. 18. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
English/Language Arts:
We have been working on what makes a complete sentence, the four types of sentences: statement, question, command, exclamation, and subjects/predicates. We will begin a major writing project next, where students will be writing personal narratives!
Science:
In science class, we are studying plants and animals. We are currently working on classifying animals into the 5 groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and studying life cycles. We will move on to plants next week.
On a final note…
*Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder and assignment book each evening. It really helps to go through any mistakes on homework with your child, and you can be aware of how your child is doing in daily work!
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name. Feel free to explore our Zion website as well. Important information is posted there, such as dates and events, as well as interesting information, such as class test scores for ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. If you can help out, that would be great!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 5
sun
mud
bug
fun
but
hug
bun
nut
bus
rug
some
from
Review
up
run
Challenge
15. thunder
16. puddle
Memory Work—Week 5
Pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:28
We know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28
Parents,
This is a study guide for our first social studies test. We will be doing much of the test together since it is our first one. After this test they will be doing the tests independently. I will be reading each test, but will not offer any help. I am asking that you go over this study guide with your child for a few nights. This will help them prepare for the test and gain good study skills. Unit 3 covers pages 104-151. We have covered all of this in class, but if you would like to glance over the material you are more than welcome. Thank you!
Study Guide
Unit 3 : Using Our Resources
Vocabulary-Matching
1. Conservation – the saving of resources to make them last longer
2. Fuel – a resource that can be burned for heat and energy
3. Environment – all of the things that people find around them
4. Natural Resources – something found in nature that people can use, such as air, water, and land
5. Communication – the sharing of ideas and information
6. Transportation – the moving of goods and people from place to place
7. Technology – the use of new objects and ideas in everyday life
Multiple Choice
What are some ways to save natural resources?
- Don’t let the water run
- Recycle newspapers, pop cans, milk jugs, etc.
- Turn off the lights
- Reuse things when possible
What were some things that farmers worried about long ago?
- Rabbits, mice, and bugs ate the young plants
- Sometimes there was no rain
- Bad storms sometimes killed the plants
How has technology helped today’s farmers?
- It makes the work go faster and farmers can get more done in less time
- It makes the work easier
- They can produce more crops
What kinds of communication do we have now?
- e-mail
- Internet
- cell phones
- letters
Which one of the above was also used long ago?
What is the difference between urban and rural areas?
Urban – many businesses, homes and people
- lots of traffic
- noisy
Rural – usually in the country
- wide open spaces
- fewer people
- many times it is a farming community where natural resources are used to grow food and raise animals
Short Answer: There will be a product map that they will have to observe and study. After looking at the map they will be asked to answer a few questions. (Look at pages 136-137 as an example.)
Date: September 11
For the Week of: September 14-18
Reminders:
*Sept. 12: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 13: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 15: Social Studies Test: The test will cover unit 3: Using Our Resources. A study guide was given out last week. We have gone over this material in class, and will review for the test in class. Students will need to study at home as well. Students will be bringing their social studies books home each afternoon, beginning on Monday, in order to help in the study process. Of course, students are not expected to study every evening; we are simply beginning to practice good study skills. Students should bring back books each morning. Please have your child come to me with any questions he/she may have about the study guide. The study guide has also been posted on our classroom blog. Thanks!
*Sept. 18: Midterm of First Quarter
*Sept. 21&22: School Pictures: Second grade will take pictures at 11:05 on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Note: This is subject to change—I’ll let you know ASAP if it does!)
*Sept. 23: Midterm reports go home
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Please sign up at the door to our classroom if you’d like to help! Also, no school lunch will be served on this day, due to set-up for the carnival. All students will need a sack lunch on this day. Thanks!
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 5 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be Monday, Sept. 14 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 18. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.) Also, a paper will be sent home with your child’s mid-quarter report. Please fill this out to let me know if you would like your child to have a more challenging spelling list each week. (More information will be sent home at that time.) Thanks!
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Jacob and Joseph and how God chose them for a special purpose, just as He chooses us to be His children!
Math:
We will continue to work on our doubles +1. (For example, we know that 2+2=4, so 2+3=just one more than 4, which is 5.) We will also be working on sums of 8 and 9. Just a reminder that if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
Also, our next sight word testing date will be September 23rd. Sight words will be going home on Monday, Sept. 14, and will need to be returned Friday, Sept. 18. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
English/Language Arts:
We have been working on what makes a complete sentence, the four types of sentences: statement, question, command, exclamation, and subjects/predicates. We will begin a major writing project next, where students will be writing personal narratives!
Science:
In science class, we are studying plants and animals. We are currently working on classifying animals into the 5 groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and studying life cycles. We will move on to plants next week.
On a final note…
*Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder and assignment book each evening. It really helps to go through any mistakes on homework with your child, and you can be aware of how your child is doing in daily work!
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name. Feel free to explore our Zion website as well. Important information is posted there, such as dates and events, as well as interesting information, such as class test scores for ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. If you can help out, that would be great!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 5
sun
mud
bug
fun
but
hug
bun
nut
bus
rug
some
from
Review
up
run
Challenge
15. thunder
16. puddle
Memory Work—Week 5
Pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:28
We know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28
Parents,
This is a study guide for our first social studies test. We will be doing much of the test together since it is our first one. After this test they will be doing the tests independently. I will be reading each test, but will not offer any help. I am asking that you go over this study guide with your child for a few nights. This will help them prepare for the test and gain good study skills. Unit 3 covers pages 104-151. We have covered all of this in class, but if you would like to glance over the material you are more than welcome. Thank you!
Study Guide
Unit 3 : Using Our Resources
Vocabulary-Matching
1. Conservation – the saving of resources to make them last longer
2. Fuel – a resource that can be burned for heat and energy
3. Environment – all of the things that people find around them
4. Natural Resources – something found in nature that people can use, such as air, water, and land
5. Communication – the sharing of ideas and information
6. Transportation – the moving of goods and people from place to place
7. Technology – the use of new objects and ideas in everyday life
Multiple Choice
What are some ways to save natural resources?
- Don’t let the water run
- Recycle newspapers, pop cans, milk jugs, etc.
- Turn off the lights
- Reuse things when possible
What were some things that farmers worried about long ago?
- Rabbits, mice, and bugs ate the young plants
- Sometimes there was no rain
- Bad storms sometimes killed the plants
How has technology helped today’s farmers?
- It makes the work go faster and farmers can get more done in less time
- It makes the work easier
- They can produce more crops
What kinds of communication do we have now?
- Internet
- cell phones
- letters
Which one of the above was also used long ago?
What is the difference between urban and rural areas?
Urban – many businesses, homes and people
- lots of traffic
- noisy
Rural – usually in the country
- wide open spaces
- fewer people
- many times it is a farming community where natural resources are used to grow food and raise animals
Short Answer: There will be a product map that they will have to observe and study. After looking at the map they will be asked to answer a few questions. (Look at pages 136-137 as an example.)
Friday, September 4, 2009
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: September 4
For the Week of: September 7-11
Reminders:
*Sept. 5: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 6: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 7: Labor Day—No School
*Sept. 10: Early Release at 2:00PM due to volleyball/soccer games. All students will be dismissed at 2:00PM on this date in order to accommodate the volleyball and soccer teams coming from Pueblo.
*Sept. 15: Social Studies Test: The test will cover unit 3: Using Our Resources. A study guide is enclosed. We have gone over this material in class, and will review for the test in class. Students will need to study at home as well. Students will be bringing their social studies books home each afternoon, beginning on Monday, in order to help in the study process. Of course, students are not expected to study every evening; we are simply beginning to practice good study skills. Students should bring back books each morning. Please have your child come to me with any questions he/she may have about the study guide. Thanks!
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Please sign up at the door to our classroom if you’d like to help! Thanks!
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 4 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be TUESDAY, Sept. 8 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 11. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.)
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Abraham and Sarah and their relationship with the Lord.
Math:
We will continue to work on our 9s, as well as our doubles +1. For example, we know that 2+2=4, so 2+3=just one more than 4, which is 5. Also, if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
Also, our first sight word testing date will be September 9th. We will test first, and then sight word cards will begin going home. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
*Mrs. Reiling, and Mr. and Mrs. Chockley will be taking reading groups on certain days each week. We thank them for their willingness to help second graders become better and better readers!
HOME folder:
Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder each evening. It is also helpful to go through missed problems with your child. Many times the students fix mistakes in class, but it is also helpful for them to go through their work at home. The students are doing a great job of remembering their folders each morning!
Assignment Books:
Please continue to check your child’s assignment book each evening. I’m very pleased with the job they are doing of filling out their books each afternoon in a neat and organized manner.
On a final note…
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Mr. Brewer has asked us to send a reminder that students should not wear shorts on chapel days (Wednesdays) if at all possible. Thanks!
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. If you can help out, that would be great!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 4
job
pot
nod
top
not
dot
fox
mop
spot
hop
of
Review
on
box
Challenge
14. block
15. hospital
Memory Work—Week 4
I am with you and will watch over you
wherever you go. Genesis 28:15
Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9
Date: September 4
For the Week of: September 7-11
Reminders:
*Sept. 5: Zion Lutheran Church service at 5:00PM
*Sept. 6: Zion Lutheran Church service at 8:00AM and 10:45AM
*Sept. 7: Labor Day—No School
*Sept. 10: Early Release at 2:00PM due to volleyball/soccer games. All students will be dismissed at 2:00PM on this date in order to accommodate the volleyball and soccer teams coming from Pueblo.
*Sept. 15: Social Studies Test: The test will cover unit 3: Using Our Resources. A study guide is enclosed. We have gone over this material in class, and will review for the test in class. Students will need to study at home as well. Students will be bringing their social studies books home each afternoon, beginning on Monday, in order to help in the study process. Of course, students are not expected to study every evening; we are simply beginning to practice good study skills. Students should bring back books each morning. Please have your child come to me with any questions he/she may have about the study guide. Thanks!
*Sept. 25: School Carnival: Please sign up at the door to our classroom if you’d like to help! Thanks!
Spelling:
We will be learning unit 4 words this week. The list is enclosed. The pretest will be TUESDAY, Sept. 8 and the final test will be Friday, Sept. 11. Reminder: Students who get all of the basic words right on Tuesday will not need to take the final test Friday. (Please note that correct challenge words do not “cancel out” missed basic words.)
Memory Work:
The memory work due next week is enclosed. Students may recite their memory work to me any morning of next week. In religion, we are studying Abraham and Sarah and their relationship with the Lord.
Math:
We will continue to work on our 9s, as well as our doubles +1. For example, we know that 2+2=4, so 2+3=just one more than 4, which is 5. Also, if your child needs some extra practice with math facts, I do have sets of flashcards available. Please let me know and I will gladly lend them out. There are many computer games that are helpful with fact practice as well; some of them can be found on our school website. Your child should know how to access them!
Reading:
Just a reminder to please have your child read out loud to you on a daily basis, when possible. Many of the students are “at-level” for smaller chapter books!
Also, our first sight word testing date will be September 9th. We will test first, and then sight word cards will begin going home. The goal is instant recognition of each word. A little practice each night is helpful.
*Mrs. Reiling, and Mr. and Mrs. Chockley will be taking reading groups on certain days each week. We thank them for their willingness to help second graders become better and better readers!
HOME folder:
Please continue to check your child’s HOME folder each evening. It is also helpful to go through missed problems with your child. Many times the students fix mistakes in class, but it is also helpful for them to go through their work at home. The students are doing a great job of remembering their folders each morning!
Assignment Books:
Please continue to check your child’s assignment book each evening. I’m very pleased with the job they are doing of filling out their books each afternoon in a neat and organized manner.
On a final note…
*Just a reminder that you can access our class blog by going to www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Mr. Brewer has asked us to send a reminder that students should not wear shorts on chapel days (Wednesdays) if at all possible. Thanks!
*Our chapel offering this quarter will go toward the Brighton Food Pantry.
*We are having a canned food drive throughout September to benefit the Catholic Charities Brighton Food Bank. Drop-off places will be located at the entrance to the school and preschool. If you can help out, that would be great!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 4
job
pot
nod
top
not
dot
fox
mop
spot
hop
of
Review
on
box
Challenge
14. block
15. hospital
Memory Work—Week 4
I am with you and will watch over you
wherever you go. Genesis 28:15
Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9
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