10/26-10/30

We had a great week in 2nd grade. We learned about apostrophes and how we use them when a noun owns something else. We learned about point of view in a story and how different characters can have totally different perspectives on the exact same event. In science, we finished up our natural resources unit by creating Pic Collages on the iPads (check them out below). Then, in art, Mrs. Stuhr came and had the kids draw spooky black trees. She reminded the kids that even when things seem spooky or scary, God's light still shines through because he is always with us! To show this, Mrs. Stuhr had the kids use oil pastels to color the light shining through the spooky trees. It was a great reminder for all of us as we go into this weekend's festivities. 

Memory: Lord, I love the place where you live, the place where your glory dwells. Psalm 26:8

Spelling: chunk -or, -ea

Phonics: Beginning Consonant Clusters

Grammar: Compound Words

Reading: Protagonist/Antagonist

Math: TEST Tuesday

Science/Social Studies: How do people use the environment?

Writing: Persuasive Writing

Important News and Information:

--Wednesday Nov. 4 is Muffins for Moms (or special guests if moms are unable to make it!). Goodies will be served in the church basement from 7:00am-7:45am. Afterwards, feel free to join your child at chapel.

--Wednesday Nov. 4 is also an inservice day. School will dismiss at noon.

--Friday Nov. 6 will be a special day in grammar. Rather than doing a test over compound words, we will dress up as compound words. More information to come next week!

--Chapel on Wednesday Nov. 18th will be the Thanksgiving food drive for seminary families. If your family is willing to donate, 2nd grade has been asked to bring boxed potatoes, but of course, any other donation is welcome:)

Oct. 19- Oct. 23

This week, we learned about rocks in science. The kids enjoyed looking at several different types of rocks and comparing and contrasting their many different characteristics. Also this week, as a class, we read Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive. It was a book that kept us on the edge of our seats the entire week. I even overhead a couple of conversations where the kids said they would rather keep reading Eerie Elementary than go outside for recess:)

Brainstorming words that have "s" consonant clusters 

Examining Rocks

Comparing and Contrasting Characteristics of Rocks

Reading Eerie Elementary

Reading Eerie Elementary

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

Spelling: ope/ord:

rope, hope, mope, slope, cope, word, open, sword, chord, afford

Grammar: possessive nouns
Phonics: syllables
Reading: Point of View
Math: Lessons 35-38
Science: Science Chapter 6: Natural Resources
Writing: Persuasive Writing

Other Important Information:
-Red Ribbon Week will be next week. We will have school wide dress days to celebrate:

*Regular dress code applies to all dress days except for the special day’s theme

• Monday:
• “Stay “paws”atively Drug Free”
• Wear spirit wear shirts

• Tuesday:
• “Hats off to Red Ribbon Week”
• Wear your favorite hat

• Wednesday:
• “Don’t get tied up with drugs”
• Wear a tie

• Thursday:
• “Stay in the game and be drug free”
• Wear your favorite sports jersey/shirt

• Friday:
• “Follow your dreams”
• Bring your favorite stuffed animal or pillow

-Muffins for Moms is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4^th.  7 AM in the church basement.  Chapel that day will be a PS thru 8^th grade chapel.  Mom can’t make it? We would still love the children to be able to enjoy the time with a special friend, grandma, aunt or ....We are not going to turn anyone away.
-November 4th will have a noon dismissal. Teachers will be spending their afternoon in professional development meetings

Oct. 12-14

We had a short, but very eventful week in 2B. On Monday and Tuesday, we took time to create some artwork, experiment with an ipad app project, enjoy math centers, and read some interesting books. Then on Wednesday, our class went to the St. Louis Art Museum, where we got to see paintings by Picasso, Monet, and Seurat, just to name a few.  These are all artists that we will study this year. Then in the afternoon, our class traveled to the F.I.S.H. pantry where we dropped off at least 20 bags of donated goods, and then got a tour of the pantry. It was really cool to see how members of our community are serving others on a daily basis. It was also great for the kids to see how blessed they are, and that they can serve others as well. Thank you to all of those who helped organize this outing, planned our Harvest Party, and accompanied us on our trips. It was a great day, all thanks to you!

Guided Writing: We edited, sequenced, and wrote sentences.

Practicing their high frequency words by writing on their desks:)

Reading with a buddy

Using Front Row: a website for differentiated math instruction

Practicing fact families using dominoes

Speed Addition Game

Sarah brought a toad to show the class

We learned about warm and cool colors and painted leaves

F.I.S.H. Pantry

Carrying in donations

Harvest Party

Pumpkin Bowling

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6
Spelling: Chunk -ide, -eat
Grammar: Irregular Plural Nouns
Phonics: Consonant Cluster with s
Reading: Inferencing
Math: Lessons 31-35, TEST Friday
Science: Chapter 6- Earth's Resources
Writing: Write to Persuade

Important News and Information
-We will have a half day on Wed. Nov. 4th. If you would like half day care, forms were sent home and are due on Oct. 30th.
-Muffins for Moms will be Wed. Nov. 4th beginning at 7am in the church basement. Feel free to eat some breakfast with your kids, and stay for chapel afterwards.

10/5-10/9

This week we learned about Natural Disaster. The kids began researching information about these disasters using nonfiction books. Next week, the kids will compile their notes to create a project on the iPads to demonstrate what they've learned about how the earth can change.

We read "Creepy Carrots" where poor Jasper the Rabbit has a big problem...Creepy Carrots were following him! The kids brainstormed lots of great solutions for how Jasper could solve his problem. 

We charted what we know and what we hoped to learn about Natural Disasters

Plural Nouns Activity 

An around the room activity to practice plural nouns

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: None
Spelling: High Frequency Words (No Test)
Grammar: Complete Sentence Review
Reading: Scholastic News
Math: Centers focusing on fact family practice and fact speed
Science: We will complete a project (using an iPad app called SnapGuide) about natural disasters and how the earth changes
Writing: Guided Writing

Important Information and News:
-On Wednesday, we will have our field trip to the Art Museum in the morning. Wear the red zion t-shirt and bring a packed lunch (peanut free) to eat in the classroom when we return. That afternoon, we will have our Harvest Party featuring a trip to the FISH pantry to serve in our community.

-I will have a box outside of the classroom for kids to drop off items to be collected for the FISH pantry: books, oatmeal, jiffy corn muffin mix, pork and beans, hot chocolate, fruit drinks, children's toothbrushes, children's shoes, jackets, and coats. Thank you for any donations you may have:)

-Picture Retakes will happen on Tuesday Oct. 13th. If you would like your child to have a retake, have them bring their original set of pictures, and if your child didn't get a picture taken in July, just have them bring their smiling selves:)

-Next week we will only have three days of school. Thursday there is no school due to parent teacher conferences, and Friday is Fall Break. Safe travels for all!

9/28-10/2

This week we learned about how a setting of a story is not just outside or inside, but is descriptive and includes a time (when), place (where), and environment (what). The kids each chose a minion sticker and designed a descriptive setting for their minion. Then in centers throughout the week, the kids worked on writing stories about their minion with directions to include a beginning, middle, and end, information on their character, and a descriptive setting. Be sure to look for these minion stories in their Homework folders from Friday.

In science this week, we learned how erosion shapes the land, causing the land to change slowly. We learned how water and wind can slowly change the surface of the earth over time.

Brainstorming short vowel sounds

Learning about primary and secondary colors

Mrs. Stuhr came to visit! The kids learned about the power of prayer

They made prayer journals with Mrs. Stuhr using shaving cream. 

We got a little messy!

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2
Spelling: ine/ice:

fine, mine, whine, line, vine, slice, mice, nice, dice, ice

Grammar: Plural Nouns
Phonics: Long Vowel Sounds
Reading: Problem and Solution
Math: TEST Friday
Science: Earth Changes Quickly
Writing: Natural Disaster Report

Important News/Information:

• Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15th. A sheet was sent home on Friday listing the time your family is scheduled for. Please return the bottom half of the sheet, letting me know if it does or does not work for you. Thank you!
• Field Trip forms for the St. Louis Art Museum were sent home on Friday. Please have the permission slip form signed and returned as soon as possible! Also double check that your child has turned in their permission slip for the F.I.S.H. pantry
• Book Orders will be due next Friday, Oct. 9th. Every child that places an order will get a brand new Geronimo Stilton book for free!!!
• End of 3rd Quarter is next Friday, Oct. 9th
• F.I.S.H. Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers age 16 and older on November 21 between 9:30am-4:00pm. Rhonda Coplin was hoping to organize a Zion parent outing. If interested in volunteering (for a half or full day) let her know! Thanks for serving:)