November 9-13

This week we learned about context clues and how we have to be detectives to figure out the meaning of unknown words. To demonstrate this, we read a book called Bologna, Henry P. This book was about an alien who is late for school. His teacher is not very happy with him, and the alien blames it on the fact that he lost his zimulus (his pencil). The alien continues to elaborate on his story of how exactly he lost his pencil, and it is quite the story...much better than the typical "my dog ate my homework excuse." :) We had to use a lot of context clues to figure out the alien's language, and the kids did a great job!
In science, we finished up our unit on pollution. On Monday, the kids watched as poor Freddy, the sponge fish, suffered as his habitat became more and more polluted. On Tuesday, the kids chose supplies and attempted to clean up Freddy's water. They found that water pollution is very hard to undo.

Freddy the Fish was having a bad day:(

Look at how polluted his water is!

Cleaning up the water

In honor of Veteran's Day, the kids wrote letters to veterans. We mailed them and they should arrive to the veterans soon!

40 letters are on their way to veterans!

 In Religion, we learned about the story of Gideon in religion. It was such a cool story about trusting God, and how great, strong, and mighty he is. Check out Judges Chapter 7 for the full story:)

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Spelling: Chunk -oo
Grammar: Synonyms and Antonyms
Phonics: Sounds of Y
Reading: Main Idea
Math: TEST THURSDAY
Science: Matter- Solids, Liquids, and Gases. We will have a short test over Lesson 1 on Wednesday. A study guide will be sent home on Monday. We will have a short test over Lesson 2 on Friday. A study guide will be sent home on Wednesday. 
Writing: Save a Turkey, Eat More________ Persuasive Writing 

Important News:
-The thanksgiving food drive for seminary families is this coming Wednesday. 2nd grade has been asked to bring boxed potatoes.
-Book Order Flyers went home in folders on Friday. These are due Wed. Nov. 18th. You can place orders through the link on the blog's sidebar.

Cup Stacking Day in PE on Thursday