The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: February 26
For the Week of: March 1-5
Reminders:
*Feb. 26: Talent Show tonight!
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due. Planet Quiz—a study guide was sent home last week. It is also posted on our classroom blog from last week.
*Mar. 3: Date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” Permission forms were sent home a week ago. I still need permission forms and/or payment from a few students. Thanks!
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
*March 7-12: Lutheran Schools Week: More information coming…Wednesday (03/10) will be Grandparents Day! Grandparents are welcome to worship with us for chapel at 10:00AM, and then come to the classroom to do some special activities with the students. They can then join their grandchildren for lunch in the cafeteria at 11:35AM. (Students who cannot have their grandparents join them for this time will be paired with friends and an “adopted” grandparent.)
*Mar. 12: End of Third Quarter—All make-up work needs to be in by this date. Also, early release @11:30AM. Thanks!
*Mar. 16: No School—Nurturing the Faith Conference
*Mar. 17: Report cards go home.
*Mar. 18-19: Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 19: No School due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 29-Apr. 5: No School—Spring Break and Easter Monday
Spelling:
We will be on unit 27 for the book list, and list 18 for the challenge list. The pretests will be Monday, Mar. 1, and the final tests will be Friday, Mar. 5.
Memory Work:
Memory work is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning next week.
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (8s and 9s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the Book It program continues this month. February calendars are due Monday, Mar. 1. Our goal is 15 minutes of reading a day, or 420 total minutes for the month of February. 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. New March calendars are enclosed. Our goal for this month is 15 minutes a day, or 465 total minutes. March calendars will be due Tuesday, April 6, when we return from Spring/Easter Break.
English/Language Arts:
We continue to work on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence; we are also working on subject-verb agreement.
Science:
We continue to learn more about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The students are learning a “trick” to help them remember the eight planets in order. The planet quiz is scheduled for Monday, March 1.
Social Studies:
We have begun unit 5 entitled “A World of Many People.” Students will be learning about different cultures around the world. I will also be teaching them a little about the Hawaiian culture.
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.
*Chapel offerings are going toward Lutheran World Relief to help the people of Haiti. The “Quarter Raiders” are back as well! The National Junior Honor Society is collecting quarters and other spare change to help the people of Haiti. Students and parents can put spare change into our red and blue bucket by the SRA box.
*We had several students gone again this week. I tried my best to catch your child up on his/her missed tests. A HUGE thank-you to Mrs. Grein and Mr. Brewer who gave up their time to help students make-up tests throughout this week, and a HUGE thank-you to Miss Rempfer for being willing to schedule testing periods for absent students in both our classes!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 27
For the week of Mar. 1-5
town
house
out
down
cow
now
found
how
mouse
brown
could
should
Review
name
cat
Challenge
couch
crowded
Spelling Words—Challenge List 18
For the week of Mar. 1-5
waiting
washed
seventh
poles
pound
rich
spending
wise
wolf
suit
cleaned
wheels
visits
shore
Challenge:
package
newspapers
Memory Work
For the week of Mar. 1-5
He was delivered over to death for our sins Romans 4:25
Multiplication by 3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: February 19
For the Week of: February 22-26
Reminders:
*Feb. 24: Both second grade classes sing for Lenten service at 10:00AM. Please come worship with us!
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due. Planet Quiz
*Mar. 3: Date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” Permission forms were sent home a week ago. I still need permission forms and/or payment from several students. Thanks!
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
*March 7-12: Lutheran Schools Week
*Mar. 12: End of Third Quarter—All make-up work needs to be in by this date. Also, early release @11:30AM. Thanks!
*Mar. 16: No School—Nurturing the Faith Conference
*Mar. 17: Report cards go home.
*Mar. 18-19: Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 19: No School due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 29-Apr. 5: No School—Spring Break and Easter Monday
Spelling:
We will be on unit 26 for the book list, and list 17 for the challenge list. The pretests will be Monday, Feb. 22, and the final tests will be Friday, Feb. 26.
Memory Work:
Memory work is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning next week.
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (8s and 9s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out 3 weeks ago. 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 continue to work on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence; we are also working on subject-verb agreement.
Science:
We continue to learn more about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The students are learning a “trick” to help them remember the eight planets in order. Enclosed is a study guide for a planet quiz we will be taking Monday, March 1.
Social Studies:
The students did a super job on their President projects! I will be keeping the pamphlets in order to display them for Night at the Museum in April. Green grade sheets have been/will be sent home to show your child’s score for the project.
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.
*Chapel offerings are going toward Lutheran World Relief to help the people of Haiti. The “Quarter Raiders” are back as well! The National Junior Honor Society is collecting quarters and other spare change to help the people of Haiti. Students and parents can put spare change into our red and blue bucket by the SRA box.
*We will take the beginning part of next week to finish up Iowa Basics tests. Many students were absent, and we will use this week to help them get caught up as well. If your child was absent recently, please help them stay organized in getting their homework turned in, and please help them be prepared for any tests (spelling, memory work, and social studies) that they may have missed. Thanks!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 26
For the week of Feb. 22-26
puppy
baby
lucky
happy
very
lady
funny
silly
many
only
cookie
Review
me
bee
Challenge
furry
noisy
Spelling Words—Challenge List 17
For the week of Feb. 22-26
bowl
belongs
shooting
thanks
invite
lies
omit
seal
pile
starting
whom
temper
wishes
namely
Challenge:
kitchen
giant
Memory Work
For the week of Feb. 22-26
God demonstrates His own love for us in
this; while we were still sinners, Christ
died for us.
Romans 5:8
February 19, 2010
Dear parents/guardians,
In science class we are studying the planets and the solar system. We will be having a quiz on this information on Monday, March 1. Your child will need to know the planets in order, beginning with the planet closest to the sun. I will have a list of the planets so the students can spell them correctly. We will be reviewing these things in class, but it is important that students study at home as well. This is just a quiz. The following information will be on the quiz.
*List the planets in order.
This mnemonic device may help your child remember the order.
1. Mercury MY
2. Venus VERY
3. Earth EXCELLENT
4. Mars MOTHER
5. Jupiter JUST
6. Saturn SERVED
7. Uranus US
8. Neptune NACHOS
*The following questions will be fill-in-the-blank.
*What is at the center of the solar system? The sun.
*What planet is closest to the sun? Mercury
*What planet is farthest from the sun? Neptune
*What star is closest to Earth? The sun.
*What planet is the largest? Jupiter
Date: February 19
For the Week of: February 22-26
Reminders:
*Feb. 24: Both second grade classes sing for Lenten service at 10:00AM. Please come worship with us!
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due. Planet Quiz
*Mar. 3: Date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” Permission forms were sent home a week ago. I still need permission forms and/or payment from several students. Thanks!
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
*March 7-12: Lutheran Schools Week
*Mar. 12: End of Third Quarter—All make-up work needs to be in by this date. Also, early release @11:30AM. Thanks!
*Mar. 16: No School—Nurturing the Faith Conference
*Mar. 17: Report cards go home.
*Mar. 18-19: Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 19: No School due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Mar. 29-Apr. 5: No School—Spring Break and Easter Monday
Spelling:
We will be on unit 26 for the book list, and list 17 for the challenge list. The pretests will be Monday, Feb. 22, and the final tests will be Friday, Feb. 26.
Memory Work:
Memory work is enclosed. Students may say their memory work any morning next week.
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (8s and 9s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out 3 weeks ago. 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 continue to work on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence; we are also working on subject-verb agreement.
Science:
We continue to learn more about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The students are learning a “trick” to help them remember the eight planets in order. Enclosed is a study guide for a planet quiz we will be taking Monday, March 1.
Social Studies:
The students did a super job on their President projects! I will be keeping the pamphlets in order to display them for Night at the Museum in April. Green grade sheets have been/will be sent home to show your child’s score for the project.
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.
*Chapel offerings are going toward Lutheran World Relief to help the people of Haiti. The “Quarter Raiders” are back as well! The National Junior Honor Society is collecting quarters and other spare change to help the people of Haiti. Students and parents can put spare change into our red and blue bucket by the SRA box.
*We will take the beginning part of next week to finish up Iowa Basics tests. Many students were absent, and we will use this week to help them get caught up as well. If your child was absent recently, please help them stay organized in getting their homework turned in, and please help them be prepared for any tests (spelling, memory work, and social studies) that they may have missed. Thanks!
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 26
For the week of Feb. 22-26
puppy
baby
lucky
happy
very
lady
funny
silly
many
only
cookie
Review
me
bee
Challenge
furry
noisy
Spelling Words—Challenge List 17
For the week of Feb. 22-26
bowl
belongs
shooting
thanks
invite
lies
omit
seal
pile
starting
whom
temper
wishes
namely
Challenge:
kitchen
giant
Memory Work
For the week of Feb. 22-26
God demonstrates His own love for us in
this; while we were still sinners, Christ
died for us.
Romans 5:8
February 19, 2010
Dear parents/guardians,
In science class we are studying the planets and the solar system. We will be having a quiz on this information on Monday, March 1. Your child will need to know the planets in order, beginning with the planet closest to the sun. I will have a list of the planets so the students can spell them correctly. We will be reviewing these things in class, but it is important that students study at home as well. This is just a quiz. The following information will be on the quiz.
*List the planets in order.
This mnemonic device may help your child remember the order.
1. Mercury MY
2. Venus VERY
3. Earth EXCELLENT
4. Mars MOTHER
5. Jupiter JUST
6. Saturn SERVED
7. Uranus US
8. Neptune NACHOS
*The following questions will be fill-in-the-blank.
*What is at the center of the solar system? The sun.
*What planet is closest to the sun? Mercury
*What planet is farthest from the sun? Neptune
*What star is closest to Earth? The sun.
*What planet is the largest? Jupiter
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: February 12
For the Week of: February 15-19
Reminders:
*Feb. 15: No school—Presidents’ Day
*Feb. 16: President projects due.
*Feb. 16-26: ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)—Please have your child get enough sleep, eat a good breakfast, and bring two #2 pencils to school. Thanks!
*Feb. 17: Ash Wednesday—services @10:00AM and 7:00PM
*Feb. 24: Both second grade classes sing for Lenten service at 10:00AM. Please come worship with us!
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due.
*Mar. 3: Date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” More information coming…
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
*March 7-12: Lutheran Schools Week
*Mar. 12: End of Third Quarter—All make-up work needs to be in by this date. Thanks!
Spelling:
No spelling words this week due to ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
Memory Work:
No memory work this week due to ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (7s and 8s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out 2 weeks ago. 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 continue to work on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence; we are also working on when to use I and me, we and us.
Science:
We continue to learn more about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The students are learning a “trick” to help them remember the eight planets in order.
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. We took our unit test today. President projects are due Tuesday, February 16!
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.
*Chapel offerings are going toward Lutheran World Relief to help the people of Haiti. The “Quarter Raiders” are back as well! The National Junior Honor Society is collecting quarters and other spare change to help the people of Haiti. Students and parents can put spare change into our red and blue bucket by the SRA box.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Date: February 12
For the Week of: February 15-19
Reminders:
*Feb. 15: No school—Presidents’ Day
*Feb. 16: President projects due.
*Feb. 16-26: ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)—Please have your child get enough sleep, eat a good breakfast, and bring two #2 pencils to school. Thanks!
*Feb. 17: Ash Wednesday—services @10:00AM and 7:00PM
*Feb. 24: Both second grade classes sing for Lenten service at 10:00AM. Please come worship with us!
*Mar. 1: Book It calendar due.
*Mar. 3: Date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” More information coming…
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
*March 7-12: Lutheran Schools Week
*Mar. 12: End of Third Quarter—All make-up work needs to be in by this date. Thanks!
Spelling:
No spelling words this week due to ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
Memory Work:
No memory work this week due to ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills).
Math:
We are building up to 100 subtraction facts. We continue working on subtraction facts (7s and 8s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out 2 weeks ago. 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 continue to work on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence; we are also working on when to use I and me, we and us.
Science:
We continue to learn more about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The students are learning a “trick” to help them remember the eight planets in order.
Social Studies:
We are studying about our government, and how it works at the city, state, and national levels. We took our unit test today. President projects are due Tuesday, February 16!
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.
*Chapel offerings are going toward Lutheran World Relief to help the people of Haiti. The “Quarter Raiders” are back as well! The National Junior Honor Society is collecting quarters and other spare change to help the people of Haiti. Students and parents can put spare change into our red and blue bucket by the SRA box.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Second Grade “Scoop”
Date: February 5
For the Week of: February 8-12
Reminders:
*Feb. 5-6: Zion Lutheran Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament: The championship game is tomorrow (2/6) at 5:30PM. There will be a spectacular jump-rope performance at half-time. Come cheer for Zion and watch the Flying Eagles!
*Feb. 10th: Skating Party for Valentines Day! We will be taking buses after lunch to the Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. Permission forms have been sent home. Please have your child return his/her slip if he/she has not done so. 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 last week. Please fill out the form and have your child return it as soon as possible, if he/she has not done so. Please make checks out to Zion Lutheran School. Students and drivers do need payment of $9 each. Also, students have been put into driving/chaperone groups. This note was sent home on Tuesday, Feb. 2. If you need an extra, please have your child let me know. Also, if your child requires a booster seat, please be sure your child brings it on Feb. 11! Thanks!
*Feb. 12th: Third quarter mid-term; Unit 1 Social Studies Test: A study guide is enclosed.
*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.
*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.
*Mar. 3: Tentative date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast”
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 25, and the challenge list 16. The pretests will be Monday, Feb. 8, and the final tests will be Friday, Feb. 12.
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 continue working on subtraction facts (7s and 8s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out last week. 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 have begun working on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence!
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 last week.
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 two weeks ago. 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.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 25
For the week of Feb. 8-12
sky
find
night
high
fly
try
light
dry
right
kind
eye
buy
Review
why
cry
Challenge
flight
behind
Spelling Words—Challenge List 16
For the week of Feb. 8-12
shoes
almost
defend
sisters
larger
heads
grades
tires
Tuesday
swell
teams
unlike
myself
rabbits
Challenge:
cough
include
Memory Work
For the week of Feb. 8-12
The wages of sin is death, but the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
February 5, 2010
Dear parents,
Hello! We are gearing up for our test over social studies unit 1. The following is a study guide. We will review together in class, but students will need to study at home as well. The test will be Friday, Feb. 12. Please ask if you have any questions! Thanks!
Vocabulary—Matching
Vote—a choice that gets counted
Council—a person of citizens chosen to make decisions in a community
Judge—a person in charge of a court
Governor—the leader of a state
Congress—the branch of government that makes the laws for our country
President—the leader of our country
Constitution—a written set of rules that the government must follow
Citizen—a person who belongs to a community
Fill in the Blank
A____________is something a citizen should take care of or do. (Lesson 1)
A_____________is in charge of the court. (Lesson 2)
In the United States, people choose leaders by_____________________. (Citizenship Skills)
The________________is the written set of rules that our government must follow. (Lesson 4)
Lawmakers for a state are called_________________________. (Lesson 5)
When you vote, you mark your choice on a __________________. (Citizenship Skills)
People vote in elections for a _____________________to lead their state. (Lesson 3)
Going to jail is a _________________of breaking the law. (Lesson 1)
Multiple Choice
For this portion of the test, your child will be looking at a map. They will be asked to identify the capital cities of various states. The capital cities will be identified with a star. They will also be asked what state borders a given state. For example, what state borders Iowa? A) California B) Florida C) Colorado D) Illinois Your child may want to glance at a map and go over questions similar to these.
Date: February 5
For the Week of: February 8-12
Reminders:
*Feb. 5-6: Zion Lutheran Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament: The championship game is tomorrow (2/6) at 5:30PM. There will be a spectacular jump-rope performance at half-time. Come cheer for Zion and watch the Flying Eagles!
*Feb. 10th: Skating Party for Valentines Day! We will be taking buses after lunch to the Wagon Wheel Skating Rink. Permission forms have been sent home. Please have your child return his/her slip if he/she has not done so. 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 last week. Please fill out the form and have your child return it as soon as possible, if he/she has not done so. Please make checks out to Zion Lutheran School. Students and drivers do need payment of $9 each. Also, students have been put into driving/chaperone groups. This note was sent home on Tuesday, Feb. 2. If you need an extra, please have your child let me know. Also, if your child requires a booster seat, please be sure your child brings it on Feb. 11! Thanks!
*Feb. 12th: Third quarter mid-term; Unit 1 Social Studies Test: A study guide is enclosed.
*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.
*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.
*Mar. 3: Tentative date for field trip to Brighton High School for a play performance of “Beauty and the Beast”
*Mar. 6: Adult handbell concert at Zion@4:00PM
Spelling:
We will be on the book list unit 25, and the challenge list 16. The pretests will be Monday, Feb. 8, and the final tests will be Friday, Feb. 12.
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 continue working on subtraction facts (7s and 8s). I do have both addition and subtraction flashcards to loan out for extra practice!
Reading:
*Also, the BookIt program continues this month. February calendars were given out last week. 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 have begun working on pronouns and expository writing. Your child has learned a “jingle” to help them remember what pronouns do in a sentence!
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 last week.
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 two weeks ago. 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.
God’s blessings on your week!
In Christ,
Mrs. Brewer
Spelling Words—Unit 25
For the week of Feb. 8-12
sky
find
night
high
fly
try
light
dry
right
kind
eye
buy
Review
why
cry
Challenge
flight
behind
Spelling Words—Challenge List 16
For the week of Feb. 8-12
shoes
almost
defend
sisters
larger
heads
grades
tires
Tuesday
swell
teams
unlike
myself
rabbits
Challenge:
cough
include
Memory Work
For the week of Feb. 8-12
The wages of sin is death, but the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
February 5, 2010
Dear parents,
Hello! We are gearing up for our test over social studies unit 1. The following is a study guide. We will review together in class, but students will need to study at home as well. The test will be Friday, Feb. 12. Please ask if you have any questions! Thanks!
Vocabulary—Matching
Vote—a choice that gets counted
Council—a person of citizens chosen to make decisions in a community
Judge—a person in charge of a court
Governor—the leader of a state
Congress—the branch of government that makes the laws for our country
President—the leader of our country
Constitution—a written set of rules that the government must follow
Citizen—a person who belongs to a community
Fill in the Blank
A____________is something a citizen should take care of or do. (Lesson 1)
A_____________is in charge of the court. (Lesson 2)
In the United States, people choose leaders by_____________________. (Citizenship Skills)
The________________is the written set of rules that our government must follow. (Lesson 4)
Lawmakers for a state are called_________________________. (Lesson 5)
When you vote, you mark your choice on a __________________. (Citizenship Skills)
People vote in elections for a _____________________to lead their state. (Lesson 3)
Going to jail is a _________________of breaking the law. (Lesson 1)
Multiple Choice
For this portion of the test, your child will be looking at a map. They will be asked to identify the capital cities of various states. The capital cities will be identified with a star. They will also be asked what state borders a given state. For example, what state borders Iowa? A) California B) Florida C) Colorado D) Illinois Your child may want to glance at a map and go over questions similar to these.
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