The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: January 29
For the Week of: February 1-5
Reminders:
*Feb. 1: Book It calendars due. A new calendar for February is enclosed.
*Feb. 5: Early release at 2:00PM for the basketball tournament.
*Feb. 10th: Skating Party for Valentines Day! We will be taking buses after lunch to the Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. More information and permission forms will be coming from the school office. Students may get skates at the rink, or bring their own--(skates will be inspected by the employees of the rink). Also, there is a snack bar and game machines for those students who don’t wish to skate. Parents may pick students up at the skating rink, unless they are enrolled in daycare for that day.
*Feb. 11th: Field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science. An informational note and permission form was sent home yesterday. Please fill out the form and have your child return it as soon as possible. Please make checks out to Zion Lutheran School. Also, just a “heads up”—we will be limited in the number of chaperones we can take. Please don’t be offended if I am unable to ask you to drive! We don’t like having to choose, but it is the nature of our situation!
*Feb. 12th: Third quarter mid-term.
*Feb. 12th: Teacher In-service; early release at 11:30AM; also, we will take the last hour of this short day to pass out valentines! Enclosed is a class list for students who would like to bring valentines/goodies on this date. Just as in the past, our “party” will be a school-wide skating party. More information will be coming from the office….
*Feb. 15: No school—Presidents’ Day
*Feb. 16: President projects due.
*Feb. 16-26: ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)
*Feb. 17: Mid-term reports go home.
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due.
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 23, and the challenge list 14. The pretests will be Monday, Feb. 1, and the final tests will be Friday, Feb. 5.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts (we are on 50). We continue working on subtraction facts (6s and 7s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars are enclosed. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 420 total minutes for the month of February. All February calendars are due Monday, March 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for February will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We will begin working on pronouns and expository writing.
Science:
We have begun our unit about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. Information was sent home yesterday (01/28).
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February. Students will research one President and design a brochure about him. The details of this project were given out last Friday. I did my best to give your child one of his/her top three picks; however, several students had the same top three, and I had to have them pick again. If you find that your child is having a difficult time researching his/her President and needs to pick another, please let me know! 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 www.zionmrsbrewer.blogspot.com OR by going to the school website (www.brightonzionlutheran.org), clicking on School, Class Pages, and Mrs. Brewer’s name.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*January 28th marked the 100th day of school! We celebrated by writing journals about what we would do with $100, guessing how long 100 seconds takes, doing 100 jumping jacks, reading 100 words, having a special snack made up of 100 of various goodies, reading Psalm 100 from the Bible, and writing 100 things for which we can praise and thank God!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 23
For the week of Feb. 1-5
Note: These are homophones. Students will need to
listen carefully to how each word is used
in the sentence, so that they can write down the
correct word. We will talk about the meanings in class
as well.
plane
plain
tale
tail
rode
road
hole
whole
to
too
two
Review
see
by
Challenge
threw
through
Spelling Words—Challenge List 14
For the week of Feb. 1-5
hardly
sour
porch
shells
raw
bride
besides
anywhere
died
cares
dream
ages
sunshine
meeting
Challenge:
laugh
valley
Memory Work
For the week of Feb. 1-5
Cast all your anxiety on Him because
He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: January 22
For the Week of: January 25-29
Reminders:
*Jan. 22: Book orders were due. They will be sent off shortly.
*Feb. 1: Book It calendars due.
*Feb. 5: Early release at 2:00PM for the basketball tournament.
*Feb. 10th: Skating Party for Valentines Day! We will be taking buses after lunch to the Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. More information and permission forms will be coming from the school office. Students may get skates at the rink, or bring their own--(skates will be inspected by the employees of the rink). Also, there is a snack bar and game machines for those students who don’t wish to skate.
*Feb. 11th: New Tentative Date for Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science: Sorry—they double-booked us and asked us to change dates. This should be the “for sure” date. More information coming…just a “heads up”—we will be limited in the number of chaperones we can take. Please don’t be offended if I am unable to ask you to drive! We don’t like having to choose, but it is the nature of our situation!
*Feb. 12th: Third quarter mid-term.
*Feb. 12th: Teacher In-service; early release at 11:30AM; also, we will take the last hour of this short day to pass out valentines! Enclosed is a class list for students who would like to bring valentines/goodies on this date. Just as in the past, our “party” will be a school-wide skating party. More information will be coming from the office….
*Feb. 15: No school—Presidents’ Day
*Feb. 16: President projects due.
*Feb. 16-26: ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)
*Feb. 17: Mid-term reports go home.
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 22, and the challenge list 13. The pretests will be Monday, Jan. 25, and the final tests will be Friday, January 29.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (5s and 6s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on irregular verbs, contractions, and apostrophes, as well as comparative writing.
Science:
We have begun our unit about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February. Students will research one President and design a brochure about him. The details of this project are enclosed. I did my best to give your child one of his/her top three picks; however, several students had the same top three, and I had to have them pick again. If you find that your child is having a difficult time researching his/her President and needs to pick another, please let me know! 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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Because we are preparing for third grade, and because we are half-way through second grade, we will begin using the Missing-Incomplete-Late Assignment Notice blue slips. Students have been doing a great job getting homework done and turned in. These slips will continue to help students stay organized. An example of the slip was enclosed in last week’s newsletter. Students who forget/do not complete homework (including memory work) will receive this slip to take home. It does need to be signed and returned the following school day. I do not anticipate having to use these very often, but I did want you to be aware of this school-wide policy. Thanks for your help in this area!
*Do you shop at Walmart? Do you enjoy Subway? Consider buying gift cards from our school! This is the scrip fundraiser! Simply shop where you normally do, but consider buying a gift card first. Zion receives funds from the purchase of the cards. A list of vendors was sent in an email to all school families, and there is also a list in the school office. It may mean planning ahead a little, but you will spend the same amount as you normally would at these particular vendors. Orders do need to be turned in Tuesday of each week, and the cards will be handed out Friday each week.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 22
For the week of Jan. 25-29
zoo
food
look
moon
book
soon
took
good
room
foot
you
who
Review
clap
like
Challenge
hoof
moose
Spelling Words—Challenge List 13
For the week of Jan. 25-29
chairs
beach
faces
giving
fence
canning
driveway
seemed
money
stage
himself
soda
dare
able
Challenge:
wonderful
garage
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 25-29
If we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and
just, will forgive us our sins. 1 John 1:9
January 22, 2009
Dear parents/guardians,
In social studies, we are studying our government. We are discussing the 3 branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. We are expanding on the executive branch by researching a president. Your child will be researching (see your child's hard copy)_____________________________. Your child may need some assistance in researching his/her president.
Your child’s assignment is to design a brochure telling about the president they have chosen. This is to be a tri-fold brochure. It can be written or typed. If your child chooses to type it, he/she may want to use the following procedure: Open a word document and click on “file.” Go to “page set up” and you should see two choices under the heading orientation. Choose the landscape option. Then go to “format” and click on “columns.” Choose the option for 3 columns. At this point, your child may get started. I ask that students use complete sentences. Using bullets is a great way to keep it organized and easy to follow. (I’m sure you are more computer savvy than me, so feel free to explore other options.)
The appearance of the brochure is very important. I suggest that students include at least one picture. Students can make it colorful by using pictures, stickers, color pencils, etc. I have included a rubric on the back side of this sheet which explains the requirements. It shows exactly how many points each student will receive based on the appearance of the brochure and the information included. Students may add anything else they feel is interesting or appropriate.
Students will be given three weeks to complete this project. The brochure is due on Tuesday, February 16. The students will present them to the class that week. I expect them to know the information concerning their president. They will have their brochure with them for the presentation but I do not want them to simply read it. The presentation is a small part of their overall grade. I encourage parents/guardians to support their children in the project, especially the research part of it. The students seem very excited about the project! Have your child ask if he/she has any questions along the way. I am excited to see how the brochures turn out! Have fun!!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Date: January 22
For the Week of: January 25-29
Reminders:
*Jan. 22: Book orders were due. They will be sent off shortly.
*Feb. 1: Book It calendars due.
*Feb. 5: Early release at 2:00PM for the basketball tournament.
*Feb. 10th: Skating Party for Valentines Day! We will be taking buses after lunch to the Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. More information and permission forms will be coming from the school office. Students may get skates at the rink, or bring their own--(skates will be inspected by the employees of the rink). Also, there is a snack bar and game machines for those students who don’t wish to skate.
*Feb. 11th: New Tentative Date for Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science: Sorry—they double-booked us and asked us to change dates. This should be the “for sure” date. More information coming…just a “heads up”—we will be limited in the number of chaperones we can take. Please don’t be offended if I am unable to ask you to drive! We don’t like having to choose, but it is the nature of our situation!
*Feb. 12th: Third quarter mid-term.
*Feb. 12th: Teacher In-service; early release at 11:30AM; also, we will take the last hour of this short day to pass out valentines! Enclosed is a class list for students who would like to bring valentines/goodies on this date. Just as in the past, our “party” will be a school-wide skating party. More information will be coming from the office….
*Feb. 15: No school—Presidents’ Day
*Feb. 16: President projects due.
*Feb. 16-26: ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)
*Feb. 17: Mid-term reports go home.
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 22, and the challenge list 13. The pretests will be Monday, Jan. 25, and the final tests will be Friday, January 29.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (5s and 6s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on irregular verbs, contractions, and apostrophes, as well as comparative writing.
Science:
We have begun our unit about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February. Students will research one President and design a brochure about him. The details of this project are enclosed. I did my best to give your child one of his/her top three picks; however, several students had the same top three, and I had to have them pick again. If you find that your child is having a difficult time researching his/her President and needs to pick another, please let me know! 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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Because we are preparing for third grade, and because we are half-way through second grade, we will begin using the Missing-Incomplete-Late Assignment Notice blue slips. Students have been doing a great job getting homework done and turned in. These slips will continue to help students stay organized. An example of the slip was enclosed in last week’s newsletter. Students who forget/do not complete homework (including memory work) will receive this slip to take home. It does need to be signed and returned the following school day. I do not anticipate having to use these very often, but I did want you to be aware of this school-wide policy. Thanks for your help in this area!
*Do you shop at Walmart? Do you enjoy Subway? Consider buying gift cards from our school! This is the scrip fundraiser! Simply shop where you normally do, but consider buying a gift card first. Zion receives funds from the purchase of the cards. A list of vendors was sent in an email to all school families, and there is also a list in the school office. It may mean planning ahead a little, but you will spend the same amount as you normally would at these particular vendors. Orders do need to be turned in Tuesday of each week, and the cards will be handed out Friday each week.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 22
For the week of Jan. 25-29
zoo
food
look
moon
book
soon
took
good
room
foot
you
who
Review
clap
like
Challenge
hoof
moose
Spelling Words—Challenge List 13
For the week of Jan. 25-29
chairs
beach
faces
giving
fence
canning
driveway
seemed
money
stage
himself
soda
dare
able
Challenge:
wonderful
garage
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 25-29
If we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and
just, will forgive us our sins. 1 John 1:9
January 22, 2009
Dear parents/guardians,
In social studies, we are studying our government. We are discussing the 3 branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. We are expanding on the executive branch by researching a president. Your child will be researching (see your child's hard copy)_____________________________. Your child may need some assistance in researching his/her president.
Your child’s assignment is to design a brochure telling about the president they have chosen. This is to be a tri-fold brochure. It can be written or typed. If your child chooses to type it, he/she may want to use the following procedure: Open a word document and click on “file.” Go to “page set up” and you should see two choices under the heading orientation. Choose the landscape option. Then go to “format” and click on “columns.” Choose the option for 3 columns. At this point, your child may get started. I ask that students use complete sentences. Using bullets is a great way to keep it organized and easy to follow. (I’m sure you are more computer savvy than me, so feel free to explore other options.)
The appearance of the brochure is very important. I suggest that students include at least one picture. Students can make it colorful by using pictures, stickers, color pencils, etc. I have included a rubric on the back side of this sheet which explains the requirements. It shows exactly how many points each student will receive based on the appearance of the brochure and the information included. Students may add anything else they feel is interesting or appropriate.
Students will be given three weeks to complete this project. The brochure is due on Tuesday, February 16. The students will present them to the class that week. I expect them to know the information concerning their president. They will have their brochure with them for the presentation but I do not want them to simply read it. The presentation is a small part of their overall grade. I encourage parents/guardians to support their children in the project, especially the research part of it. The students seem very excited about the project! Have your child ask if he/she has any questions along the way. I am excited to see how the brochures turn out! Have fun!!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Friday, January 15, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: January 15
For the Week of: January 18-22
Reminders:
*Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School
*Thursday, Jan. 21@11:00AM: Class Picture Day—Definite Schedule!
*Jan. 22: Book Orders Due: Book order forms were sent home today. If you/your child would like to order books, please fill out the form and bring it, with a check made out to Scholastic, by Friday, Jan. 22. Thanks!
*Feb. 5: Tentative Date: Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science—More information coming…
*Feb. 5: Early Release @2:00 for basketball tournament
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 21, and the challenge list 12. The pretests will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, and the final tests will be Friday, January 22.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (4s and 5s) as well. I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on irregular verbs, contractions, and apostrophes.
Science:
We have begun our unit about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February. Students will research one president and design a brochure about him. The details of this project will be sent home next Friday. Students need to pick three possible president choices and write them down. The sheet the students will use is in the students’ HOME folders. Please help them pick three presidents they may want to do their project on. I will do my best to give each child his/her top pick. The president picks are due Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Because we are preparing for third grade, and because we are half-way through second grade, we will begin using the Missing-Incomplete-Late Assignment Notice blue slips. Students have been doing a great job getting homework done and turned in. These slips will continue to help students stay organized. An example of the slip is enclosed. Students who forget/do not complete homework (including memory work) will receive this slip to take home. It does need to be signed and returned the following school day. I do not anticipate having to use these very often, but I did want you to be aware of this school-wide policy. Thanks for your help in this area!
*Do you shop at Walmart? Do you enjoy Subway? Consider buying gift cards from our school! This is the scrip fundraiser! Simply shop where you normally do, but consider buying a gift card first. Zion receives funds from the purchase of the cards. A list of vendors was sent in an email to all school families, and there is also a list in the school office. It may mean planning ahead a little, but you will spend the same amount as you normally would at these particular vendors. Orders do need to be turned in Tuesday of each week, and the cards will be handed out Friday each week.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 21
For the week of Jan. 18-22
boat
cold
go
slow
no
old
coat
grow
told
show
toe
do
Review
so
say
Challenge
coast
rainbow
Spelling Words—Challenge List 12
For the week of Jan. 18-22
heat
insist
smoke
fisherman
please
honey
September
queen
improve
sight
sounds
high school
attic
stood
Challenge:
language
cause
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 18-22
Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,
and all these things will be given to
you as well. Matthew 6:33
Date: January 15
For the Week of: January 18-22
Reminders:
*Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School
*Thursday, Jan. 21@11:00AM: Class Picture Day—Definite Schedule!
*Jan. 22: Book Orders Due: Book order forms were sent home today. If you/your child would like to order books, please fill out the form and bring it, with a check made out to Scholastic, by Friday, Jan. 22. Thanks!
*Feb. 5: Tentative Date: Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science—More information coming…
*Feb. 5: Early Release @2:00 for basketball tournament
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 21, and the challenge list 12. The pretests will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, and the final tests will be Friday, January 22.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (4s and 5s) as well. I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on irregular verbs, contractions, and apostrophes.
Science:
We have begun our unit about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February. Students will research one president and design a brochure about him. The details of this project will be sent home next Friday. Students need to pick three possible president choices and write them down. The sheet the students will use is in the students’ HOME folders. Please help them pick three presidents they may want to do their project on. I will do my best to give each child his/her top pick. The president picks are due Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Because we are preparing for third grade, and because we are half-way through second grade, we will begin using the Missing-Incomplete-Late Assignment Notice blue slips. Students have been doing a great job getting homework done and turned in. These slips will continue to help students stay organized. An example of the slip is enclosed. Students who forget/do not complete homework (including memory work) will receive this slip to take home. It does need to be signed and returned the following school day. I do not anticipate having to use these very often, but I did want you to be aware of this school-wide policy. Thanks for your help in this area!
*Do you shop at Walmart? Do you enjoy Subway? Consider buying gift cards from our school! This is the scrip fundraiser! Simply shop where you normally do, but consider buying a gift card first. Zion receives funds from the purchase of the cards. A list of vendors was sent in an email to all school families, and there is also a list in the school office. It may mean planning ahead a little, but you will spend the same amount as you normally would at these particular vendors. Orders do need to be turned in Tuesday of each week, and the cards will be handed out Friday each week.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 21
For the week of Jan. 18-22
boat
cold
go
slow
no
old
coat
grow
told
show
toe
do
Review
so
say
Challenge
coast
rainbow
Spelling Words—Challenge List 12
For the week of Jan. 18-22
heat
insist
smoke
fisherman
please
honey
September
queen
improve
sight
sounds
high school
attic
stood
Challenge:
language
cause
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 18-22
Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,
and all these things will be given to
you as well. Matthew 6:33
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: January 8
For the Week of: January 11-15
Reminders:
*Jan. 11: Unit C Science Test: A study guide went home Monday, Jan. 4.
*Jan. 13: Report Cards go Home
*Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School
*Jan. 20: Class Picture Day: Please note, this is a change from the previous class newsletter.
*More information will be coming soon about a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science that the second and third grades will take in early February.
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 20, and the challenge list 11. The pretests will be Monday, January 11, and the final tests will be Friday, January 15.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (3s and 4s) as well. I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on the forms of the verb be, as well as helping and linking verbs, commas in the names of places, and the forms of verbs go and do.
Science:
We are finishing up our study about the earth and its natural resources. The test is Monday, Jan. 11. A study guide was sent home Monday, Jan. 4. The study guide is also posted on our classroom blog. Our new unit will be about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February.
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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Thank-you again for all the beautiful, wonderful, and yummyJ gifts given to me! I was TRULY overwhelmed by your generosity, and I do appreciate you thinking of me this Christmas season. Your children are a GREAT blessing to me, and I look forward to another semester with them!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 20
For the week of Jan. 11-15
dishes
dresses
bells
boxes
beaches
days
bikes
wishes
things
names
children
Review
cups
frogs
Challenge
coins
classes
Spelling Words—Challenge List 11
For the week of Jan. 11-15
evening
fighting
already
track
growing
finger
blocks
hose
tape
sharp
seals
mouth
arose
bunch
Challenge:
juice
carefully
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 11-15
Salvation is found in no one else. (For
there is no other name under heaven
given to men by which we must be
saved.) Acts 4:12
Date: January 8
For the Week of: January 11-15
Reminders:
*Jan. 11: Unit C Science Test: A study guide went home Monday, Jan. 4.
*Jan. 13: Report Cards go Home
*Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School
*Jan. 20: Class Picture Day: Please note, this is a change from the previous class newsletter.
*More information will be coming soon about a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science that the second and third grades will take in early February.
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 20, and the challenge list 11. The pretests will be Monday, January 11, and the final tests will be Friday, January 15.
Memory Work:
Memory work for this week is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning of this week.
Math:
We continue to work on 100 addition facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (3s and 4s) as well. I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. January calendars were given out before Christmas break. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 465 total minutes for the month of January. All January calendars are due Monday, Feb. 1. Students who do complete their reading goal for January will get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! Have your child let me know if he/she needs a new calendar.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on the forms of the verb be, as well as helping and linking verbs, commas in the names of places, and the forms of verbs go and do.
Science:
We are finishing up our study about the earth and its natural resources. The test is Monday, Jan. 11. A study guide was sent home Monday, Jan. 4. The study guide is also posted on our classroom blog. Our new unit will be about weather and space. We also will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science to visit the expedition health exhibit as well as the IMAX. This field trip will fit with a nutrition/body unit we will do at the end of the year. More information will be coming….
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. Students will do a special president project in February.
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.
*Beginning in the second half of our school year, each student will have a chance to be our Student of the Week. When it is your child’s turn, he/she will bring home a form to fill out. Please help your child fill out the form by Wednesday of his/her week. On that day, he/she will share his/her answers with us and also have the opportunity to share one special item. More information will be sent when it is your child’s week.
*Thank-you again for all the beautiful, wonderful, and yummyJ gifts given to me! I was TRULY overwhelmed by your generosity, and I do appreciate you thinking of me this Christmas season. Your children are a GREAT blessing to me, and I look forward to another semester with them!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 20
For the week of Jan. 11-15
dishes
dresses
bells
boxes
beaches
days
bikes
wishes
things
names
children
Review
cups
frogs
Challenge
coins
classes
Spelling Words—Challenge List 11
For the week of Jan. 11-15
evening
fighting
already
track
growing
finger
blocks
hose
tape
sharp
seals
mouth
arose
bunch
Challenge:
juice
carefully
Memory Work
For the week of Jan. 11-15
Salvation is found in no one else. (For
there is no other name under heaven
given to men by which we must be
saved.) Acts 4:12
Monday, January 4, 2010
Science Study Guide
Unit C—Our Earth
Fill in the blank—Look these up in your book. On the test you will be given a box of words to choose from.
1. One way to save natural resources is to _____________our use of them. p.204
2. A ______________is solid matter found in nature. p.163
3. A_______________is what is left of an animal or plant that lived long ago. p.170
4. ____________happens when wind or water MOVES sand or small rocks. p.155
5. A hole in the earth’s surface is a ______________. p.157
Multiple Choice—Look these up in your book.
1. What do rocks consist of or what are they made up of? p.163
2. How would clay be described? How would it feel? p.164
3. What part of the soil is made up of things that were once alive? p.165
4. What is the first step in making a fossil? p.172
5. What could you tell by looking at an animal’s tooth or the fossil of its tooth? p.171
6. What words describe water? Hint: Water is considered one of these, along with air and soil. p.186
7. What two things can change the earth’s crust? pgs. 154-155
8. What else can a mountain be called? p.157
9. What do scientists use to learn more about extinct plants and animals? p.170-171
10. What is one cause of water pollution? p.196
11. What is an example of an item people can recycle? (Hint: You can read it.) p.205
12. What kind of animals need to be protected so they don’t end up extinct? p.207
13. What can people use to meet their needs? p.186
Dear Parents,
We have completed science unit C, entitled Our Earth, and the above study guide will help your child study for the test, which will be Monday, January 11th. Students should fill in the blanks and answer the questions to help them prepare. The study guide does not need to be returned; however, students will need to study this material outside of class. We will review together in class before the test. Students will begin bringing science books home each afternoon to help them study. The books do need to be returned the next morning. As always, we will go through the test together as a class, but I will not offer help. Please have your child ask if he/she has any questions!
Unit C—Our Earth
Fill in the blank—Look these up in your book. On the test you will be given a box of words to choose from.
1. One way to save natural resources is to _____________our use of them. p.204
2. A ______________is solid matter found in nature. p.163
3. A_______________is what is left of an animal or plant that lived long ago. p.170
4. ____________happens when wind or water MOVES sand or small rocks. p.155
5. A hole in the earth’s surface is a ______________. p.157
Multiple Choice—Look these up in your book.
1. What do rocks consist of or what are they made up of? p.163
2. How would clay be described? How would it feel? p.164
3. What part of the soil is made up of things that were once alive? p.165
4. What is the first step in making a fossil? p.172
5. What could you tell by looking at an animal’s tooth or the fossil of its tooth? p.171
6. What words describe water? Hint: Water is considered one of these, along with air and soil. p.186
7. What two things can change the earth’s crust? pgs. 154-155
8. What else can a mountain be called? p.157
9. What do scientists use to learn more about extinct plants and animals? p.170-171
10. What is one cause of water pollution? p.196
11. What is an example of an item people can recycle? (Hint: You can read it.) p.205
12. What kind of animals need to be protected so they don’t end up extinct? p.207
13. What can people use to meet their needs? p.186
Dear Parents,
We have completed science unit C, entitled Our Earth, and the above study guide will help your child study for the test, which will be Monday, January 11th. Students should fill in the blanks and answer the questions to help them prepare. The study guide does not need to be returned; however, students will need to study this material outside of class. We will review together in class before the test. Students will begin bringing science books home each afternoon to help them study. The books do need to be returned the next morning. As always, we will go through the test together as a class, but I will not offer help. Please have your child ask if he/she has any questions!
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