Thursday, September 28, 2017

9/25-9/29

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Spelling: on/ong: on, onto, fond, con, apron, long, song, along, belong, strong
Phonics: Consonant Clusters with an S
Grammar: Action Verbs
Reading: Setting
Math: Test Monday
Science:What is the Earth? We will be focusing on the three layers of earth, where water is found on earth, and that water on earth can be either fresh water or salt water.
Writing: Write to persuade

Important News and Information:
- Grades for Social Studies and Science will be based on a semester model, as opposed to quarterly, for the K-3rd-grade department. Grades in these subjects that have been earned during first quarter will be moved into the second quarter tab in Sycamore before report cards are issued. This will allow you to view your child's progress as the quarter develops in each particular subject. This change will offer students more time to absorb and hopefully master the material in both content areas before a final grade is recorded.

-2nd grade sings at the 5pm service on Saturday at Zion. Please arrive 10 minutes before the service. 


The kids worked in groups to create a skit to act out a certain character trait. The goal was for the class to be able to figure out what character trait was being acted out. 

This group was acting out "naughty." The characters just weren't doing what they were being told to do. 






In math, the kids looked at different shapes and discovered that they can classify shapes by their color, shape, and size

Planning their community projects



In phonics, the kids played "pass the plate," a game similar to hot potato in order to practice their knowledge of words with "r" consonant clusters. 


The kids chose which type of community they would like to create. Then, they worked with their groups to plan out what they would have in their community. Finally, they designed their communities. Every group worked well together! We learned how to compromise!:) 




The finished Urban Community: Star City

The finished Rural Community: Cow Town

The finished Suburban Community: Beach Fun