Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Please click on this link to see a video that the kids wanted to share with you!
Jingle Bells
When we return to school on Thursday, January 3rd, we will be spending our day preparing for the Christmas Program that evening. We have also moved our caroling trip to Luther Manor to Friday, January 4th, so we will busy with that project for Friday. Please be sure your child goes over the program song and speaking part a time or two over the break. Otherwise, there will be no additional Memory Work, Spelling, or Reading homework until the week of January 7th.
Please check with your child to see if they are in need of any school supplies to start the new year off right. Remember, supplies that are clearly labeled with name or initials(even individual crayons and markers) are less likely to get "lost".
Look for new blog entries in 2013! : )
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
December 13th News and Notes
Book It! For December
If your child wants to participate in Pizza Hut Book It! this month, please have completed forms back to school by Friday, December 21st.
Luther Manor Trip - Friday, December 21st
On Friday morning, we will be travelling to Luther Manor Nursing Home to present our Christmas Program to the residents. We will be back in time for lunch followed by our classroom party and early out from school.
Snow Days and the Blog
If we should happen to have a snow day within the next few months, please be sure to check this blog for updates on what might be due the day we come back, etc. Unless the power is out, I should be able to update you via this blog from my home way over in Illinois!
Pigeon Presents
Please look for the link added above entitled "Pigeon Presents". This is a cool website that we really enjoyed using this week as we studied Mo Willems at The Book Nook.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 17th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Verses One and Two from "Two Hands" (learned earlier for the Christmas Program)
'Twas long time ago on a bed made of straw
That a baby was placed by a mother so mild.
Who knew in her heart that this baby now sleeping
That he was God's only child.
While shepherds were watching their sheep late at night.
They saw heaven break open with songs all around.
As thousands of angels sang glory to God
With a beautiful, heavenly sound.
Thursday (First and Second)
Verses Three and Four from "Two Hands" (learned earlier for the Christmas Program)
Those shepherds ran down from their hillside in haste
Wond'ring what they would find in that place filled with love.
They peeked in, and saw Him, 'twas just as it had been
Announced by the angels above.
I know who that Baby is there in that manger,
I know in my heart it is Jesus alone.
Who brought me the gift of my sins all forgiven
So I can make heaven my home.
NO MEMORY WORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Rose Robot Cleans Up
Vocabulary: find after old new
Second Grade Reading Story: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Vocabulary: furious neutral emergency impatient demand sincerely
Spelling
Please note that our test will be THURSDAY this week due to Luther Manor trip and early out on Friday...
First Grade Words: hope nose note rope cute cube chop whale
Bonus: old
Second Grade Words: north port more store wore tore fort oar roar board
Bonus: sincerely
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade: Jade Miller
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book - Students may bring in ONE favorite book to share with the class.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead! See you at the Christmas Program on Thursday evening!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
If your child wants to participate in Pizza Hut Book It! this month, please have completed forms back to school by Friday, December 21st.
Luther Manor Trip - Friday, December 21st
On Friday morning, we will be travelling to Luther Manor Nursing Home to present our Christmas Program to the residents. We will be back in time for lunch followed by our classroom party and early out from school.
Snow Days and the Blog
If we should happen to have a snow day within the next few months, please be sure to check this blog for updates on what might be due the day we come back, etc. Unless the power is out, I should be able to update you via this blog from my home way over in Illinois!
Pigeon Presents
Please look for the link added above entitled "Pigeon Presents". This is a cool website that we really enjoyed using this week as we studied Mo Willems at The Book Nook.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 17th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Verses One and Two from "Two Hands" (learned earlier for the Christmas Program)
'Twas long time ago on a bed made of straw
That a baby was placed by a mother so mild.
Who knew in her heart that this baby now sleeping
That he was God's only child.
While shepherds were watching their sheep late at night.
They saw heaven break open with songs all around.
As thousands of angels sang glory to God
With a beautiful, heavenly sound.
Thursday (First and Second)
Verses Three and Four from "Two Hands" (learned earlier for the Christmas Program)
Those shepherds ran down from their hillside in haste
Wond'ring what they would find in that place filled with love.
They peeked in, and saw Him, 'twas just as it had been
Announced by the angels above.
I know who that Baby is there in that manger,
I know in my heart it is Jesus alone.
Who brought me the gift of my sins all forgiven
So I can make heaven my home.
NO MEMORY WORK DUE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Rose Robot Cleans Up
Vocabulary: find after old new
Second Grade Reading Story: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Vocabulary: furious neutral emergency impatient demand sincerely
Spelling
Please note that our test will be THURSDAY this week due to Luther Manor trip and early out on Friday...
First Grade Words: hope nose note rope cute cube chop whale
Bonus: old
Second Grade Words: north port more store wore tore fort oar roar board
Bonus: sincerely
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade: Jade Miller
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book - Students may bring in ONE favorite book to share with the class.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead! See you at the Christmas Program on Thursday evening!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, December 6, 2012
December 7th News and Notes
Artsonia is up and running!
In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a permission form for the Artsonia Online Children's Art Gallery. Please read through the form and either sign and return it on Monday or follow the online instructions for granting permission for your child's artwork to be displayed. You can follow the link at the top of this blog to get there. Artwork has already been uploaded and can be accessed as soon as your permission is granted. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Reindeer Cam
Check out the new link above to view a live shot of Santa's reindeer! Santa himself comes in to feed them at 10:00am, 5:00pm, and 8:00pm central time.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Thursday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Friday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Masks! Masks! Masks!
Vocabulary: your into people soon every from
Second Grade Reading Story: Music of the Stone Age
Vocabulary: talent treasures impossible pleasant
Spelling
First Grade Words: whip whale catch match chin chop like ride
Bonus Word: from
Second Grade Words: dark far farm are art start hard park part large
Bonus Word: pleasant
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Maddie Bradshaw
Second Grade: Jada Dolbeare
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Mo Willems
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a permission form for the Artsonia Online Children's Art Gallery. Please read through the form and either sign and return it on Monday or follow the online instructions for granting permission for your child's artwork to be displayed. You can follow the link at the top of this blog to get there. Artwork has already been uploaded and can be accessed as soon as your permission is granted. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Reindeer Cam
Check out the new link above to view a live shot of Santa's reindeer! Santa himself comes in to feed them at 10:00am, 5:00pm, and 8:00pm central time.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Thursday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Friday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Masks! Masks! Masks!
Vocabulary: your into people soon every from
Second Grade Reading Story: Music of the Stone Age
Vocabulary: talent treasures impossible pleasant
Spelling
First Grade Words: whip whale catch match chin chop like ride
Bonus Word: from
Second Grade Words: dark far farm are art start hard park part large
Bonus Word: pleasant
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Maddie Bradshaw
Second Grade: Jada Dolbeare
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Mo Willems
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Christmas Program Speaking Parts
As promised, here are the speaking parts. A hard copy can be found in the Friday Communication folder.
November 30th News and Notes
To Look For In The Friday Folder ...
Three items of interest will be coming home in the Communication Folder on Friday:
*Book Order for December - Books make great Christmas gifts for young readers! If you would like to order this month, please fill out the form and return with a check for payment made out to Scholastic Book Clubs by Wednesday, December 5th. Two different flyers will be coming home along with a coupon that can be redeemed on this order only. You can order off of each flyer but only need one check for payment. We should have no problem getting the order back before we leave for Christmas Break. If you would like your order to be a secret, please attach a note telling me so with the order, and I can get the books to you "incognito".
*Christmas Program Speaking Parts - These parts will be Memory Work for Friday, December 7th and periodically as we continue to prepare for our Christmas Program. I will scan copies of these forms and have them available on the blog as well.
*Book It! Forms for the Month of December - If you wish to participate, please fill out and return to school by Friday, December 21st. Please note that the pizza certificates expire after one month of issue date! This is different from in the past.
YMCA Trip - Friday, December 7th
Grades 1-4 will be traveling to the Hannibal YMCA at noon on Friday to perform songs from our Christmas Program. We will be taking the school vans. If you would like to dress your child in something festive for the season on that day, that would be great!
December Half Birthdays
Children who have birthdays in June will be eligible to celebrate their half birthday in the classroom sometime during the month of December. In lieu of treats this year (due to allergies), we are requesting that students bring in a book to read (and a guest reader if available) to celebrate their day. Students may also donate a book to our classroom library if desired. If your child has a June birthday, please let me know what day in December would work best for your schedule. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 3rd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Those shepherds ran down from their hillside in haste
Wond'ring what they would find in that place filled with love.
They peeked in, and saw Him, 'twas just as it had been
Announced by the angels above.
Thursday (First and Second)
I know who that Baby is there in that manger,
I know in my heart it is Jesus alone.
Who brought me the gift of my sins all forgiven
So I can make heaven my home.
Friday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Smile, Mike!
Vocabulary: call how more funny there so
Second Grade Reading Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears
Vocabulary: medium stubborn noticed cozy arrive argue
Spelling
First Grade Words: like spike ride hide bike mine make came
Bonus: funny
Second Grade Words: near ear dear where here steer deer cheer verb perch
Bonus: medium
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Jacob Flowers
Second Grade: Kaleb Rickey
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories ... continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Three items of interest will be coming home in the Communication Folder on Friday:
*Book Order for December - Books make great Christmas gifts for young readers! If you would like to order this month, please fill out the form and return with a check for payment made out to Scholastic Book Clubs by Wednesday, December 5th. Two different flyers will be coming home along with a coupon that can be redeemed on this order only. You can order off of each flyer but only need one check for payment. We should have no problem getting the order back before we leave for Christmas Break. If you would like your order to be a secret, please attach a note telling me so with the order, and I can get the books to you "incognito".
*Christmas Program Speaking Parts - These parts will be Memory Work for Friday, December 7th and periodically as we continue to prepare for our Christmas Program. I will scan copies of these forms and have them available on the blog as well.
*Book It! Forms for the Month of December - If you wish to participate, please fill out and return to school by Friday, December 21st. Please note that the pizza certificates expire after one month of issue date! This is different from in the past.
YMCA Trip - Friday, December 7th
Grades 1-4 will be traveling to the Hannibal YMCA at noon on Friday to perform songs from our Christmas Program. We will be taking the school vans. If you would like to dress your child in something festive for the season on that day, that would be great!
December Half Birthdays
Children who have birthdays in June will be eligible to celebrate their half birthday in the classroom sometime during the month of December. In lieu of treats this year (due to allergies), we are requesting that students bring in a book to read (and a guest reader if available) to celebrate their day. Students may also donate a book to our classroom library if desired. If your child has a June birthday, please let me know what day in December would work best for your schedule. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 3rd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Those shepherds ran down from their hillside in haste
Wond'ring what they would find in that place filled with love.
They peeked in, and saw Him, 'twas just as it had been
Announced by the angels above.
Thursday (First and Second)
I know who that Baby is there in that manger,
I know in my heart it is Jesus alone.
Who brought me the gift of my sins all forgiven
So I can make heaven my home.
Friday (First and Second)
Your child's Christmas Program Speaking Part
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Smile, Mike!
Vocabulary: call how more funny there so
Second Grade Reading Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears
Vocabulary: medium stubborn noticed cozy arrive argue
Spelling
First Grade Words: like spike ride hide bike mine make came
Bonus: funny
Second Grade Words: near ear dear where here steer deer cheer verb perch
Bonus: medium
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Jacob Flowers
Second Grade: Kaleb Rickey
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories ... continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, November 23, 2012
Six Flags Read to Succeed Program
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a fantastic holiday weekend! Every now and then, something "gets lot" in my teacher bag, and this is something that I just "found" today. I wanted to post this as soon as possible in case your child is interested in this reading incentive program. I am not exactly sure of the due date, but would estimate it to be sometime during the last week of February. I will send a regular copy in Monday's communication folder along with the correct due date. Books read for Book It! (Pizza Hut) can also count toward the Six Flags goal. This is not mandatory, but a fun way to help kids set a goal and read to earn something fun! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
November 16th News and Notes
No School Next Week - Happy Thanksgiving!
Please note that the vocabulary words, spelling words, and memory work contained in this blog entry will be for the week of November 26th. I hope everyone has a super break and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Pizza Hut Book It! for November
If you wish to participate this month, please have these forms returned by Friday, November 30th.
First Grade Unit 2 Vocabulary Check
The vocabulary check that I did this week with first grade is coming home in the Friday Communication Folder. Words that are highlighted in blue are those that need to be practiced the most. Notice that I double-checked Unit 1 words on the back side. Those are also highlighted in blue if in need of extra practice.
Look for the new Reading book to be coming home Tuesday evening, November 27th. Before the main selection (the one listed on the homework half slip), there is a very short story that helps teach the vocabulary words for the upcoming main selection. Also, vocabulary words are highlighted in yellow throughout the main selection. Please check this out the next time the book comes home! This is true for both the First Grade and Second Grade Reading books!
Religion
These are song lyrics for a selection for our Christmas Program entitled "Two Hands To Tell The Story"... Please note that as we prepare for our Christmas Program, first grade will also have Memory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays...
Tuesday (First and Second)
I've two eyes to see God's glory.
Two feet that He can use.
I've two ears to hear of that wonderful story
And two hands to tell the news.
Thursday (First and Second)
'Twas long time ago on a bed made of straw
That a baby was placed by a mother so mild.
Who knew in her heart that this baby now sleeping
That he was God's only child.
Friday (First and Second)
While shepherds were watching their sheep late at night.
They saw heaven break open with songs all around.
As thousands of angels sang glory to God
With a beautiful, heavenly sound.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story : On My Way to School
Vocabulary: away school today way why
Second Grade Reading Story: The Alvin Ailey Kids
Vocabulary: remember perform effort proud mood
Spelling
Spelling City! Spelling City! Spelling City!
First Grade Words: make take came game gate late shop with
Bonus Word: school
Second Grade Words: term clerk herd skirt first stir hurt churn burst turn
Bonus Word: remember
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Landon Rickey
Second Grade: Leo Zhang
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great week and we will see everyone again on the 26th!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Please note that the vocabulary words, spelling words, and memory work contained in this blog entry will be for the week of November 26th. I hope everyone has a super break and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Pizza Hut Book It! for November
If you wish to participate this month, please have these forms returned by Friday, November 30th.
First Grade Unit 2 Vocabulary Check
The vocabulary check that I did this week with first grade is coming home in the Friday Communication Folder. Words that are highlighted in blue are those that need to be practiced the most. Notice that I double-checked Unit 1 words on the back side. Those are also highlighted in blue if in need of extra practice.
Look for the new Reading book to be coming home Tuesday evening, November 27th. Before the main selection (the one listed on the homework half slip), there is a very short story that helps teach the vocabulary words for the upcoming main selection. Also, vocabulary words are highlighted in yellow throughout the main selection. Please check this out the next time the book comes home! This is true for both the First Grade and Second Grade Reading books!
Religion
These are song lyrics for a selection for our Christmas Program entitled "Two Hands To Tell The Story"... Please note that as we prepare for our Christmas Program, first grade will also have Memory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays...
Tuesday (First and Second)
I've two eyes to see God's glory.
Two feet that He can use.
I've two ears to hear of that wonderful story
And two hands to tell the news.
Thursday (First and Second)
'Twas long time ago on a bed made of straw
That a baby was placed by a mother so mild.
Who knew in her heart that this baby now sleeping
That he was God's only child.
Friday (First and Second)
While shepherds were watching their sheep late at night.
They saw heaven break open with songs all around.
As thousands of angels sang glory to God
With a beautiful, heavenly sound.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story : On My Way to School
Vocabulary: away school today way why
Second Grade Reading Story: The Alvin Ailey Kids
Vocabulary: remember perform effort proud mood
Spelling
Spelling City! Spelling City! Spelling City!
First Grade Words: make take came game gate late shop with
Bonus Word: school
Second Grade Words: term clerk herd skirt first stir hurt churn burst turn
Bonus Word: remember
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Landon Rickey
Second Grade: Leo Zhang
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories
Thanks for all that you do! Have a great week and we will see everyone again on the 26th!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, November 8, 2012
November 9th News and Notes
First Quarter Papers
Please look for Pizza Box Papers from the First Quarter that are coming home in your child's folder on Friday evening. These may be kept at home.
Starfall
Please look for this new link above! Great for practicing letters and their sounds! Especially those tricky short vs. long vowels!
Religion
Tuesday (First and Second)
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15
Thursday (First and Second)
Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever. 2 Chronicles 20:21
Friday (Second)
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Reading
Next week is unit test time! This means we will not have regular Tuesday-Thursday night Reading homework. Kids work hard on the unit tests all week during school time and do not begin a new story on these weeks. Please take this opportunity to review all of the Unit Two vocabulary words which can be found on the October 5th through November 1st News and Notes posts.
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City labeled as "Unit Two Review". Words for both classes this week are review words selected from lists throughout Unit Two.
First Grade Words: hop top leg beg spill spin run fish Bonus Word: could
Second Grade Words: jay hay need queen light sight grow mow flute mule Bonus Word: independence
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Emily Lennox
Second Grade - Micah Hughes
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Amelia Bedelia
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Please look for Pizza Box Papers from the First Quarter that are coming home in your child's folder on Friday evening. These may be kept at home.
Starfall
Please look for this new link above! Great for practicing letters and their sounds! Especially those tricky short vs. long vowels!
Religion
Tuesday (First and Second)
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15
Thursday (First and Second)
Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever. 2 Chronicles 20:21
Friday (Second)
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Reading
Next week is unit test time! This means we will not have regular Tuesday-Thursday night Reading homework. Kids work hard on the unit tests all week during school time and do not begin a new story on these weeks. Please take this opportunity to review all of the Unit Two vocabulary words which can be found on the October 5th through November 1st News and Notes posts.
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City labeled as "Unit Two Review". Words for both classes this week are review words selected from lists throughout Unit Two.
First Grade Words: hop top leg beg spill spin run fish Bonus Word: could
Second Grade Words: jay hay need queen light sight grow mow flute mule Bonus Word: independence
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Emily Lennox
Second Grade - Micah Hughes
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Amelia Bedelia
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, November 1, 2012
November 1st News and Notes
PTC
It has been great meeting with everyone this week during Parent/Teacher Conferences! Through conversations with parents, I have several new ideas I'd like to try on this blog (such as adding a link to Starfall and looking into the vocabulary section of Spelling City). Please look for these additions to the blog in upcoming entries!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 5th - Song Lyrics to "How Great is Our God" for singing in church on November 11th - look to You Tube for a sample to catch the tune!
Tuesday (First and Second)
The splendor of the King clothed in majesty -
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice!
Thursday (First and Second)
He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice!
Friday (Second)
The Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name. Exodus 20:7
Reading
Look for vocabulary for both grades highlighted in yellow (in a short story before the main story and in the main story itself) each week in the Reading book!
First Grade Story: Beth and the Band
Vocabulary: all want under put show together
Second Grade Story: African-American Inventors
Vocabulary: powerful design allowed instrument products invented
Spelling
Can't say enough about Spelling City!
First Grade Words:
fish shop ship with thin thank run bug
Bonus Word: want
Second Grade Words:
flute mule tune duke dune bugle use music June fuse
Bonus Word: instrument
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Hannah Epperson
Second Grade: Gracie Tharp
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Marc Brown (Arthur Books)
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice (long) weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
It has been great meeting with everyone this week during Parent/Teacher Conferences! Through conversations with parents, I have several new ideas I'd like to try on this blog (such as adding a link to Starfall and looking into the vocabulary section of Spelling City). Please look for these additions to the blog in upcoming entries!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 5th - Song Lyrics to "How Great is Our God" for singing in church on November 11th - look to You Tube for a sample to catch the tune!
Tuesday (First and Second)
The splendor of the King clothed in majesty -
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice!
Thursday (First and Second)
He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice!
Friday (Second)
The Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name. Exodus 20:7
Reading
Look for vocabulary for both grades highlighted in yellow (in a short story before the main story and in the main story itself) each week in the Reading book!
First Grade Story: Beth and the Band
Vocabulary: all want under put show together
Second Grade Story: African-American Inventors
Vocabulary: powerful design allowed instrument products invented
Spelling
Can't say enough about Spelling City!
First Grade Words:
fish shop ship with thin thank run bug
Bonus Word: want
Second Grade Words:
flute mule tune duke dune bugle use music June fuse
Bonus Word: instrument
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Hannah Epperson
Second Grade: Gracie Tharp
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Marc Brown (Arthur Books)
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice (long) weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 25, 2012
October 26th News and Notes
Wednesday is the last day of October!
October is coming to a close already! If your student plans to participate in Book It! this month, please have completed forms sent to school by Wednesday, October 31st. A form for November will come home in the Friday folder.
Scholastic Book Order for November
Also in the Friday folder, please look for a book order for the month of November. If you would like to order, please return completed form along with a check made out to Scholastic Book Clubs to school by Wednesday, October 31st.
Looking forward to our meeting next week!
Conference meeting days and times were sent home in the Wednesday night folder. Please let me know if you did not receive it. I'm looking forward to discussing your child's progress so far this year with you sometime next week! Please remember also that there is NO SCHOOL FRIDAY due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Look for the Parent Questionnaire pictured below in the Friday folder. Please consider filling this out and bringing it to our conference next week. I find that it helps direct our conversation and allows us to remember topics that we wanted to talk about together!
Changes To Schedule Next Week
Due to no school on Friday, and trying to avoid homework on Halloween, weekly Reading assignments will come home on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Memory will be said on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Our Spelling tests will be on Thursday, so please plan ahead so the bulk of the studying will not be on Halloween night! Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 29th continues to be words to the song "All Creatures of our God and King" that we will be singing in church on November 11th. You can type the song title in on You Tube to see a video and get the tune of the song (although it may be a somewhat different version than the one that Mrs. Begley is using)!
Tuesday (First and Second)
Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness!
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Wednesday (First and Second)
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in one!
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
NO FRIDAY MEMORY WORK
Reading
First Grade Story: The Pigs, the Wolf, and the Mud
Vocabulary: could again one make then three
Second Grade Story: One Grain of Rice
Vocabulary: collectors store reward clever double amount
Spelling
Spelling City awaits!
(Also be sure to check out Arcademic Skillbuilders above for practice of basic math facts! First Grade should work with addition up to sums of 12, and Second Grade should work with subtraction up to 18-9!)
First Grade Words:
run fun nut cut bug rug grass spin Bonus Word: could
Second Grade Words:
grow mow bowl most told goes toe toast foam soap Bonus Word: clever
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Brynn Dolbeare
Second Grade - Megan Kendall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book - Students are encouraged to bring in ONE favorite book of their choice.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
October is coming to a close already! If your student plans to participate in Book It! this month, please have completed forms sent to school by Wednesday, October 31st. A form for November will come home in the Friday folder.
Scholastic Book Order for November
Also in the Friday folder, please look for a book order for the month of November. If you would like to order, please return completed form along with a check made out to Scholastic Book Clubs to school by Wednesday, October 31st.
Looking forward to our meeting next week!
Changes To Schedule Next Week
Due to no school on Friday, and trying to avoid homework on Halloween, weekly Reading assignments will come home on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Memory will be said on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Our Spelling tests will be on Thursday, so please plan ahead so the bulk of the studying will not be on Halloween night! Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 29th continues to be words to the song "All Creatures of our God and King" that we will be singing in church on November 11th. You can type the song title in on You Tube to see a video and get the tune of the song (although it may be a somewhat different version than the one that Mrs. Begley is using)!
Tuesday (First and Second)
Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness!
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Wednesday (First and Second)
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in one!
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
NO FRIDAY MEMORY WORK
Reading
First Grade Story: The Pigs, the Wolf, and the Mud
Vocabulary: could again one make then three
Second Grade Story: One Grain of Rice
Vocabulary: collectors store reward clever double amount
Spelling
Spelling City awaits!
(Also be sure to check out Arcademic Skillbuilders above for practice of basic math facts! First Grade should work with addition up to sums of 12, and Second Grade should work with subtraction up to 18-9!)
First Grade Words:
run fun nut cut bug rug grass spin Bonus Word: could
Second Grade Words:
grow mow bowl most told goes toe toast foam soap Bonus Word: clever
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Brynn Dolbeare
Second Grade - Megan Kendall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book - Students are encouraged to bring in ONE favorite book of their choice.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Monday, October 22, 2012
Family Tree Extra Credit Opportunity
Here is a copy of the Family Tree worksheet that I sent home with the kids today. I told them if they could fill it out and return it by Friday, they would receive something "extra". This is not a required assignment, but something that the kids could learn about their family history from, as we are in our "History" portion of our Social Studies curriculum right now. If you would happen to have some pictures that could be scanned and sent along with the worksheet, that would be neat too. Please do not send priceless, irreplaceable originals! : ) Again, this is not a required assignment, but something that may allow the kids to dig further into the study of History. Thanks!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 19th News and Notes
Bibles For Second Graders Are Available From The Office
We have begun our "Bible Challenges" each week during Jesus Time, and I have noticed that several second graders still do not have a Bible. These are available for purchase from the school office ($5 each) and can be used throughout your child's time here at St. John's. (Or if you would like to send a Bible from home, that would work too.) The students enjoy these challenges and the experience of looking up verses in their Bibles.
Big Coat/Small Coat
Tis the time of year when the weather in the morning is often drastically different from the weather in the afternoons. Please consider sending two coats with your child each day - a heavy one for the morning and a lighter option for the afternoon. That way they can be comfortable for whatever the weather situation throughout the day. Thanks!
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - Tuesday, October 23rd
We are SUPER excited about our trip to Quincy next Tuesday morning! If you have a first grade student, please make arrangements to have a car seat available for the trip to Quincy. These can be dropped off in our classroom when you come in on Tuesday. Please remind all students of the importance of good behavior as we take St. John's out into the public and to a live theatre performance. Thanks for your attention to these matters!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 22nd:
Words to the song "All Creatures Of Our God and King" that we will be singing in church on November 11th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thursday (First and Second)
Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Friday (Second)
The second commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Reading
First Grade Story: On the Map!
Vocabulary: live many out place
Second Grade Story: A Tall Tale
Vocabulary: independence landmark state government symbol
Spelling
Spelling City rocks! Check it out today!
First Grade Words: spill spin grab grass drip drop men let Bonus Word: many
Second Grade Words: light sight high wild mind lie tie try cry dry
Bonus Word: independence
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade: Gabriel Foster
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Laura Numeroff
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
We have begun our "Bible Challenges" each week during Jesus Time, and I have noticed that several second graders still do not have a Bible. These are available for purchase from the school office ($5 each) and can be used throughout your child's time here at St. John's. (Or if you would like to send a Bible from home, that would work too.) The students enjoy these challenges and the experience of looking up verses in their Bibles.
Big Coat/Small Coat
Tis the time of year when the weather in the morning is often drastically different from the weather in the afternoons. Please consider sending two coats with your child each day - a heavy one for the morning and a lighter option for the afternoon. That way they can be comfortable for whatever the weather situation throughout the day. Thanks!
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - Tuesday, October 23rd
We are SUPER excited about our trip to Quincy next Tuesday morning! If you have a first grade student, please make arrangements to have a car seat available for the trip to Quincy. These can be dropped off in our classroom when you come in on Tuesday. Please remind all students of the importance of good behavior as we take St. John's out into the public and to a live theatre performance. Thanks for your attention to these matters!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 22nd:
Words to the song "All Creatures Of Our God and King" that we will be singing in church on November 11th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thursday (First and Second)
Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Friday (Second)
The second commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Reading
First Grade Story: On the Map!
Vocabulary: live many out place
Second Grade Story: A Tall Tale
Vocabulary: independence landmark state government symbol
Spelling
Spelling City rocks! Check it out today!
First Grade Words: spill spin grab grass drip drop men let Bonus Word: many
Second Grade Words: light sight high wild mind lie tie try cry dry
Bonus Word: independence
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade: Gabriel Foster
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Laura Numeroff
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 12th News and Notes
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I have had God's help to this very day. Acts 26:22
Thursday (First and Second)
Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Friday (Second)
It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose. Philippians 2:13
Reading
First Grade Story: Little Red Hen
Vocabulary: who some of no eat
Second Grade Story: Dona Flor
Vocabulary: advice commotion rattled respected shivering tangle
Spelling
Spelling City is a great studying resource and is ready to go with this week's lists!
First Grade Words: leg beg men hen let get top lot Bonus Word: who
Second Grade Words: need queen seek leaf mean eat baby pony he we Bonus Word: respected
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Maddie Bradshaw
Second Grade: Leo Zhang
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Memory Work for the Week of October 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I have had God's help to this very day. Acts 26:22
Thursday (First and Second)
Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Friday (Second)
It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose. Philippians 2:13
Reading
First Grade Story: Little Red Hen
Vocabulary: who some of no eat
Second Grade Story: Dona Flor
Vocabulary: advice commotion rattled respected shivering tangle
Spelling
Spelling City is a great studying resource and is ready to go with this week's lists!
First Grade Words: leg beg men hen let get top lot Bonus Word: who
Second Grade Words: need queen seek leaf mean eat baby pony he we Bonus Word: respected
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Maddie Bradshaw
Second Grade: Leo Zhang
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 4, 2012
October 5th News and Notes
Please prepare for recess!
The weather people are saying that cooler weather is on the way! Please remember to dress your child appropriately each day for outside recess. We will be going outside on days that we can, and some of those may start getting a little chilly.
Memory Work Mix-Up
My apologies on the mix-up on Memory this past Thursday. I practiced one verse with the kids at school, but then too late discovered that I had a different verse published on the blog. So I allowed your student to say whichever verse they practiced, and gave them a plus (excellent), check (fine), or minus (needs work) grade in place of the usual number grade. Sorry for the confusion!
Reading Homework/Unit Tests
Last week I forgot to mention that during our review (unit test) week in Reading, we will not have the regular Tuesday/Thursday night Reading homework. Kids work hard on the unit tests all week during school time and we do not begin a new story on those weeks. This will happen approximately once every six weeks. Please look for the regular Tuesday/Thursday evening homework again this coming week.
St. John's is in session on Monday!
We will be having school on Monday, October 8th at St. John's, although some places will be closed due to the Columbus Day holiday.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 8th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Thursday (First and Second)
God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5
Friday (Second)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 8th: Animal Moms and Dads
Vocabulary: our two her they
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 8th: Babu's Song
Vocabulary: figure vendors concern collection exclaimed
Spelling
Please check out Spelling City for the new lists!
First Grade Words: hop top log hog hot lot fast wink Bonus Word: our
Second Grade Words: jay hay may main wait tail sail train pay stay Bonus Word: exclaimed
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Jacob Flowers
Second Grade - Jade Miller
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Doreen Cronin
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
The weather people are saying that cooler weather is on the way! Please remember to dress your child appropriately each day for outside recess. We will be going outside on days that we can, and some of those may start getting a little chilly.
Memory Work Mix-Up
My apologies on the mix-up on Memory this past Thursday. I practiced one verse with the kids at school, but then too late discovered that I had a different verse published on the blog. So I allowed your student to say whichever verse they practiced, and gave them a plus (excellent), check (fine), or minus (needs work) grade in place of the usual number grade. Sorry for the confusion!
Reading Homework/Unit Tests
Last week I forgot to mention that during our review (unit test) week in Reading, we will not have the regular Tuesday/Thursday night Reading homework. Kids work hard on the unit tests all week during school time and we do not begin a new story on those weeks. This will happen approximately once every six weeks. Please look for the regular Tuesday/Thursday evening homework again this coming week.
St. John's is in session on Monday!
We will be having school on Monday, October 8th at St. John's, although some places will be closed due to the Columbus Day holiday.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 8th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Thursday (First and Second)
God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5
Friday (Second)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 8th: Animal Moms and Dads
Vocabulary: our two her they
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 8th: Babu's Song
Vocabulary: figure vendors concern collection exclaimed
Spelling
Please check out Spelling City for the new lists!
First Grade Words: hop top log hog hot lot fast wink Bonus Word: our
Second Grade Words: jay hay may main wait tail sail train pay stay Bonus Word: exclaimed
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Jacob Flowers
Second Grade - Jade Miller
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Doreen Cronin
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Book It! Reading Log
Here is a copy of the Reading Log. Goal for First Grade is 10 books per month. Goal for Second Grade is 15 books per month.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
September 28th News and Notes
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Book Fair is underway! Please click on the link above to learn about remaining available shopping times and online shopping opportunities. We appreciate your support of our Book Fair!
Pizza Hut Book It! Reading Incentive Program Begins October 1st!
In the Friday folder, you will find a form for Book It! for the month of October. (What a great way to read your new Scholastic books and get credit for them!) First graders are asked to read 10 books during the month, and the goal for second graders is 15 books. Reading homework assignments do not count as Book It! books. Chapter books may be counted by writing each chapter as a single "book" on the form. If you would like to participate, please complete the project and return the form by the due date at the bottom. Students with completed forms by the due date will receive a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. I will try to scan a blank form for each grade and include in a later post on this blog as well. Please note that this project is not required, but a great incentive for students to practice their skills and read for fun at home!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 1st:
Tuesday (First and Second)
God will meet all your needs. Phillippians 4:19
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin. Numbers 14:18
Friday (Second)
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Proverbs 8:13
Reading
The Week of October 1st will be review week for Reading and Spelling. Please take the opportunity to review all of the Unit One vocabulary words with your child. Please refer to the links at the side of the blog for each individual parent letter post to recall all vocabulary words so far...
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City labeled as "Unit One Review". Words for both classes this week are review words selected from lists throughout Unit One.
First Grade Words: man ran dad sad pin win clip flip Bonus: land
Second Grade Words: has wag went tell bag cap fin did box fox Bonus: because
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Landon Rickey
Second Grade - Micah Hughes
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Berenstain Bears Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Our Book Fair is underway! Please click on the link above to learn about remaining available shopping times and online shopping opportunities. We appreciate your support of our Book Fair!
Pizza Hut Book It! Reading Incentive Program Begins October 1st!
In the Friday folder, you will find a form for Book It! for the month of October. (What a great way to read your new Scholastic books and get credit for them!) First graders are asked to read 10 books during the month, and the goal for second graders is 15 books. Reading homework assignments do not count as Book It! books. Chapter books may be counted by writing each chapter as a single "book" on the form. If you would like to participate, please complete the project and return the form by the due date at the bottom. Students with completed forms by the due date will receive a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. I will try to scan a blank form for each grade and include in a later post on this blog as well. Please note that this project is not required, but a great incentive for students to practice their skills and read for fun at home!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 1st:
Tuesday (First and Second)
God will meet all your needs. Phillippians 4:19
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin. Numbers 14:18
Friday (Second)
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Proverbs 8:13
Reading
The Week of October 1st will be review week for Reading and Spelling. Please take the opportunity to review all of the Unit One vocabulary words with your child. Please refer to the links at the side of the blog for each individual parent letter post to recall all vocabulary words so far...
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City labeled as "Unit One Review". Words for both classes this week are review words selected from lists throughout Unit One.
First Grade Words: man ran dad sad pin win clip flip Bonus: land
Second Grade Words: has wag went tell bag cap fin did box fox Bonus: because
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Landon Rickey
Second Grade - Micah Hughes
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Berenstain Bears Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, September 20, 2012
September 21st News and Notes
Scholastic Book Fair
We are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Scholastic Book Fair next week in the gym! The Book Fair Event is Thursday evening, September 27th and there are many other shopping times available. Please be sure to stop in for this great opportunity to build your child's home library at reasonable prices! Also, please consider helping your student give to the All for Books Program which provides books for children who have none. The drop off can for All for Books can be found in our classroom each morning. For further Book Fair info, please use the link at the top labeled "Scholastic Book Fair".
The "You Can Be A Hero, Too" Challenge Results
We are happy to report that our students collected 83 clothing items to be given to needy families in our area. Thanks again for helping to honor the heroes of September 11th, 2001 by donating to this challenge!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 24th:
Tuesday (First and Second Grade)
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2
Thursday (First and Second Grade)
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands. Psalm 112:1
NO FRIDAY MEMORY WORK FOR SECOND GRADE DUE TO BOOK FAIR!
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Soccer
Vocabulary: very help use now
Second Grade Reading Story: My Name Is Yoon
Vocabulary: cuddle favorite patient practiced settled wrinkled
THE THURSDAY EVENING READING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE COMING HOME ON WEDNESDAY EVENING THIS WEEK DUE TO BOOK FAIR THURSDAY NIGHT.
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: land sand fast past sink wink flip black Bonus Word: very
Second Grade Words: dog box fox lock pot poke rope home nose cone Bonus Word: favorite
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade: Hannah Epperson
Second Grade: Gracie Tharp
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Clifford Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
We are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Scholastic Book Fair next week in the gym! The Book Fair Event is Thursday evening, September 27th and there are many other shopping times available. Please be sure to stop in for this great opportunity to build your child's home library at reasonable prices! Also, please consider helping your student give to the All for Books Program which provides books for children who have none. The drop off can for All for Books can be found in our classroom each morning. For further Book Fair info, please use the link at the top labeled "Scholastic Book Fair".
The "You Can Be A Hero, Too" Challenge Results
We are happy to report that our students collected 83 clothing items to be given to needy families in our area. Thanks again for helping to honor the heroes of September 11th, 2001 by donating to this challenge!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 24th:
Tuesday (First and Second Grade)
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2
Thursday (First and Second Grade)
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands. Psalm 112:1
NO FRIDAY MEMORY WORK FOR SECOND GRADE DUE TO BOOK FAIR!
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Soccer
Vocabulary: very help use now
Second Grade Reading Story: My Name Is Yoon
Vocabulary: cuddle favorite patient practiced settled wrinkled
THE THURSDAY EVENING READING ASSIGNMENT WILL BE COMING HOME ON WEDNESDAY EVENING THIS WEEK DUE TO BOOK FAIR THURSDAY NIGHT.
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: land sand fast past sink wink flip black Bonus Word: very
Second Grade Words: dog box fox lock pot poke rope home nose cone Bonus Word: favorite
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade: Hannah Epperson
Second Grade: Gracie Tharp
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Clifford Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 14th News and Notes
Practice With Shoe Tying
I love that students are wearing shoes that they can run and play in easily for PE and recess. Please make sure that your student is practicing or knows how to tie their own shoes. It can get tough with 32 feet and one of me available to tie shoes. Thanks for your help!
Library Is On Thursdays
Our library time is on Thursday mornings. Please make sure that your student has returned his or her library books by Thursday morning so that they can renew or check out new books.
I love that students are wearing shoes that they can run and play in easily for PE and recess. Please make sure that your student is practicing or knows how to tie their own shoes. It can get tough with 32 feet and one of me available to tie shoes. Thanks for your help!
Library Is On Thursdays
Our library time is on Thursday mornings. Please make sure that your student has returned his or her library books by Thursday morning so that they can renew or check out new books.
"You Can Be A Hero, Too!" Challenge
First and Second Grade issued a challenge to all of the classrooms in our school during the September 11th Chapel we presented on Wednesday. Students who wish to participate can bring in one gently used clothing item (shirt, pants, shorts, skirt, shoes, etc) that does not fit them anymore. These items will be donated to a local organization that distributes clothing to those who need it. Students will place donated items in the grocery bag provided for their classroom. Each class will then return the grocery bags to chapel next Wednesday, September 19th. Just as there were many "everyday" heroes on September 11, 2001, we hope to be an everyday hero for someone in need in our community.
First and Second Grade issued a challenge to all of the classrooms in our school during the September 11th Chapel we presented on Wednesday. Students who wish to participate can bring in one gently used clothing item (shirt, pants, shorts, skirt, shoes, etc) that does not fit them anymore. These items will be donated to a local organization that distributes clothing to those who need it. Students will place donated items in the grocery bag provided for their classroom. Each class will then return the grocery bags to chapel next Wednesday, September 19th. Just as there were many "everyday" heroes on September 11, 2001, we hope to be an everyday hero for someone in need in our community.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 17th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. Jermeiah 29:11
"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. Jermeiah 29:11
Thursday (First and Second)
Show me Your ways, O Lord... guide me in Your truth and teach me. Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O Lord... guide me in Your truth and teach me. Psalm 25:4-5
Friday (Second)
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Flip
Vocabulary: come good pull down
Vocabulary: come good pull down
Second Grade Reading Story: Meet Rosina
Vocabulary: signing celebrate cultures deaf relatives
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: clip flip slip flag black plan win sit Bonus Word: good
Second Grade Words: hike line pipe five side fin did mix rip pick Bonus Word: celebrate
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade: Brynn Dolbeare
Second Grade: Megan Kendall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Biographies
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Second Grade: Megan Kendall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Biographies
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, September 7, 2012
Red, White, and Blue on September 12th
On Wednesday, September 12th we will be presenting our chapel in recognition of the Anniversary of September 11th. Please send your student to school on Wednesday in something red, white, blue, or all of the above in celebration of our chapel service. Thanks!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
September 7th News and Notes
Pencils, Please.
The materials list that was sent out during the summer and displayed at stores for our classroom mentioned bringing pencils but it left out the quantity. Please make sure your child has at least 12 good pencils available to use at school. Please ask your child to see if they have enough. If they do not, please send more next week. Extras can be stored in the materials shoeboxes at the back of the classroom. Thanks!
Community News
As part of our social studies curriculum and your child's social studies participation score, we will be taking turns being the classroom's Community News reporter. Each child will get the chance to bring home a Hannibal Courier Post newspaper, pick an article, and write a brief summary of it to share with our class. Instructions can be found on the backside of the Community News Report Form. We pick one student per week for this job. Please be looking for your child's opportunity coming soon!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5
Thursday (First and Second)
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. Psalm 32:11
Friday (Second)
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: How You Grew
Vocabulary: be ride run
Second Grade Reading Story: Family Farm Then and Now
Vocabulary: harvest crops regrow machines irrigate
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: pin win hit sit miss kiss sad nap Bonus Word: be
Second Grade Words: cape ate bake rake made back cap bag ham mad
Bonus Word: regrow
Next Week's Book Nook Topic: Counting/Number Books
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade - Emily Lennox
Second Grade - Jada Dolbeare
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
The materials list that was sent out during the summer and displayed at stores for our classroom mentioned bringing pencils but it left out the quantity. Please make sure your child has at least 12 good pencils available to use at school. Please ask your child to see if they have enough. If they do not, please send more next week. Extras can be stored in the materials shoeboxes at the back of the classroom. Thanks!
Community News
As part of our social studies curriculum and your child's social studies participation score, we will be taking turns being the classroom's Community News reporter. Each child will get the chance to bring home a Hannibal Courier Post newspaper, pick an article, and write a brief summary of it to share with our class. Instructions can be found on the backside of the Community News Report Form. We pick one student per week for this job. Please be looking for your child's opportunity coming soon!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5
Thursday (First and Second)
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. Psalm 32:11
Friday (Second)
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: How You Grew
Vocabulary: be ride run
Second Grade Reading Story: Family Farm Then and Now
Vocabulary: harvest crops regrow machines irrigate
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: pin win hit sit miss kiss sad nap Bonus Word: be
Second Grade Words: cape ate bake rake made back cap bag ham mad
Bonus Word: regrow
Next Week's Book Nook Topic: Counting/Number Books
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade - Emily Lennox
Second Grade - Jada Dolbeare
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, August 30, 2012
August 31st News and Notes
Blogging Full Speed Ahead!
Hello everyone! I have heard from many of you regarding my blog invitation and it seems that it is working well so far! Again, I thank you for taking the time to create your own gmail account in order to keep our blog more secure. The kids have been talking about practicing their spelling words by using Spelling City and are really enjoying it! This week, I will send one more printed copy of the blog home in the Friday Communication Folder. Starting next week, please check the blog online on Fridays for the updated version. Please let me know ASAP if you will need a printed copy.
Breakfast Is Important
We are still adjusting to being back in school again, and many of the kids are used to getting up late, eating a late breakfast, then having a normal lunch time. Now that breakfast is happening early, they are "STARVING" by the time lunch finally rolls around at 11:00! Please encourage your student to eat a good breakfast before coming to school each morning. Unfortunately, there are no snacks (or naps!) in first and second grade! Thanks!
Religion
There will not be Memory Work assigned for Tuesday, September 4th due to NO SCHOOL MONDAY in celebration of Labor Day.
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord is faithful to all His promises. Psalm 145:13
Friday (Second)
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 3rd: I Can Too!
Vocabulary: too it over
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 3rd: Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
Vocabulary: enjoyed company delighted wonderful share thinning
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City by looking for the Reading story title for the week.
First Grade Words: dad sad nap tap sack back man cat Bonus Word: too
Second Grade Words: went pet tell tub hut tug bun not job fog Bonus Word: wonderful
September Book Order
A book order form can be found in your child's Friday Communication Folder. If you would like to order this month, please send order and payment back to school by Wednesday, September 5th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name.
Next Week's Book Nook Topic: Alphabet Books
If kids would like to bring in books that fit our topic each week from their home library, please make sure the book(s) are clearly marked with your child's name so they can be returned to the proper person.
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade - Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade - Kaleb Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice holiday weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Hello everyone! I have heard from many of you regarding my blog invitation and it seems that it is working well so far! Again, I thank you for taking the time to create your own gmail account in order to keep our blog more secure. The kids have been talking about practicing their spelling words by using Spelling City and are really enjoying it! This week, I will send one more printed copy of the blog home in the Friday Communication Folder. Starting next week, please check the blog online on Fridays for the updated version. Please let me know ASAP if you will need a printed copy.
Breakfast Is Important
We are still adjusting to being back in school again, and many of the kids are used to getting up late, eating a late breakfast, then having a normal lunch time. Now that breakfast is happening early, they are "STARVING" by the time lunch finally rolls around at 11:00! Please encourage your student to eat a good breakfast before coming to school each morning. Unfortunately, there are no snacks (or naps!) in first and second grade! Thanks!
Religion
There will not be Memory Work assigned for Tuesday, September 4th due to NO SCHOOL MONDAY in celebration of Labor Day.
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord is faithful to all His promises. Psalm 145:13
Friday (Second)
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 3rd: I Can Too!
Vocabulary: too it over
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 3rd: Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
Vocabulary: enjoyed company delighted wonderful share thinning
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City by looking for the Reading story title for the week.
First Grade Words: dad sad nap tap sack back man cat Bonus Word: too
Second Grade Words: went pet tell tub hut tug bun not job fog Bonus Word: wonderful
September Book Order
A book order form can be found in your child's Friday Communication Folder. If you would like to order this month, please send order and payment back to school by Wednesday, September 5th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name.
Next Week's Book Nook Topic: Alphabet Books
If kids would like to bring in books that fit our topic each week from their home library, please make sure the book(s) are clearly marked with your child's name so they can be returned to the proper person.
This Week's Sonic Superstars:
First Grade - Aaron Logsdon
Second Grade - Kaleb Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice holiday weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, August 23, 2012
August 24th News and Notes
Blog Invitations
I am including a printed copy of this week's blog in the Friday Communication Folder. I have attempted to send a blog invitation to everyone who provided an email address to St. John's from our classroom. Please let me know if you have not yet received an invitation by emailing me at kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org. Thank you for helping St. John's save on paper and printing costs even more this school year! Please be sure to check the blog every Friday for a new parent letter. Let me know if there are any additional people in your family that you would want to be invited as a reader to our blog!
Religion
As part of our first and second grade Religion curriculum, I will be assigning Bible verses for the children to memorize and repeat back to me. Verses will be said twice a week for first graders (Tuesday and Thursday) and three times per week for second graders (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) unless otherwise notified. We will be practicing them during class time, but some additional help from home would be appreciated. Look for the Memory Verses on the Friday parent letters.
Tuesday (First and Second)
God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31
Thursday (First and Second)
God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. John 3:16
Friday (Second)
The first commandment: You shall have no other Gods.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of August 27th: Pam and Sam
Vocabulary: up not jump
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of August 27th: David's New Friends
Vocabulary: groan different whisper carefully excited
Spelling
Next Friday will be the first Spelling Test opportunity for both grades! Please remember to check out the Spelling City website for more spelling word practice!
First Grade Words: man ran can cat hat mat Bonus Word: not
Second Grade Words: has wag sat had bad six if him will fix Bonus Word: whisper
Next Week's Book Nook Author: Robert Munsch
This Week's Sonic Superstars: First Grade - Maddie Bradshaw Second Grade - Gabriel Foster
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
I am including a printed copy of this week's blog in the Friday Communication Folder. I have attempted to send a blog invitation to everyone who provided an email address to St. John's from our classroom. Please let me know if you have not yet received an invitation by emailing me at kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org. Thank you for helping St. John's save on paper and printing costs even more this school year! Please be sure to check the blog every Friday for a new parent letter. Let me know if there are any additional people in your family that you would want to be invited as a reader to our blog!
Religion
As part of our first and second grade Religion curriculum, I will be assigning Bible verses for the children to memorize and repeat back to me. Verses will be said twice a week for first graders (Tuesday and Thursday) and three times per week for second graders (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) unless otherwise notified. We will be practicing them during class time, but some additional help from home would be appreciated. Look for the Memory Verses on the Friday parent letters.
Tuesday (First and Second)
God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31
Thursday (First and Second)
God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. John 3:16
Friday (Second)
The first commandment: You shall have no other Gods.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of August 27th: Pam and Sam
Vocabulary: up not jump
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of August 27th: David's New Friends
Vocabulary: groan different whisper carefully excited
Spelling
Next Friday will be the first Spelling Test opportunity for both grades! Please remember to check out the Spelling City website for more spelling word practice!
First Grade Words: man ran can cat hat mat Bonus Word: not
Second Grade Words: has wag sat had bad six if him will fix Bonus Word: whisper
Next Week's Book Nook Author: Robert Munsch
This Week's Sonic Superstars: First Grade - Maddie Bradshaw Second Grade - Gabriel Foster
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Monday, August 20, 2012
Book Cover for "All God's People Sing"
I always forget to add this to the beginning of the year materials list! Many second graders like to bring in a stretchy book cover for the "All God's People Sing" song book that they are allowed to take to chapel this year. This is not a requirement, but if your student would like to bring one in, they are welcome to, and these are readily available at WalMart in the BTS section. The book is approximately 6" by 9".
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Handwriting Helper
Attached is a copy of the handwriting style that we will be using in our classroom. Please encourage your child to form their letters using this method. Thank you!
Welcome Letter
August 2012
Dear Parents and First and Second Graders:
Hello! I would like to welcome my students back to school!
First – a little background : Three years ago, I returned to St. John’s Holy Rosary School in Monroe City Culver-Stockton College
After taking some time out in the business world (working for Niemann Foods in Quincy Payson , Illinois
I would like the parents to know that they are always welcome to visit our room. If you have concerns, questions, etc…please don’t hesitate to call me at school (221-0215), on my cell
(217-430-9257), or e-mail me at kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org. We are working as a team to help our kids get the best education possible!
A few things to keep in mind:
1. Please check your child’s bookbag every evening for a School Note Folder. This folder will be sent home every evening with important all-school notes and information that often needs to be signed and returned. Also you will find information about your child’s daily behavior inside this folder. From time to time, the folder may contain completed work, work to be singed and returned, or work that needs to be completed and returned to school on the following school day. Please go through the completed papers with your child. Help explain to them any mistakes that were made. Be sure to praise them for their really good work! Folders need to be returned to school on the following school day.
2. NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR! The Weekly Friday Parent Letter may be viewed online in “blog” form at the following address http://www.mrsbradshawsclassroomblog.blogspot.com/ . Other forms of reference for our classroom (handwriting samples, Book It! Forms, etc…) may be found and printed from this blog. Also there are links to fun websites such as Spelling City
3. DIFFERENT THIS SCHOOL YEAR! Due to the increase of students with various food allergies, I have decided to eliminate edible birthday treats in our classroom. In order to still allow children to celebrate their special day in class, I am encouraging the kids to donate one favorite book to the classroom library. Kids can write their names and birthday on the inside cover so the book will always be a representation of that special day. Students may also have a special person come in and read the book to the class (please make an appointment with me in advance!).
Kids with summer birthdays will have “half-birthdays” (exactly six months from their real birthday). I will contact these kids about when their birthday can be celebrated.
3. Students will have gym class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure that they are wearing comfortable clothing, and they must be wearing tennis shoes to participate. Kids may bring a pair of tennis shoes to school to always have on hand for gym class. Also, we will be having Art on Friday afternoons, so kids might want to come in clothes that are not their “Sunday Best” in case of an accident!
4. Twice a week, first and second graders will be bringing home a Reading
5. Much of elementary school in general involves the learning of important social skills such as good classroom behavior and getting along with others. Our classroom uses several management plans to accomplish this goal:
1. The Card System – Each child has a pocket of colored index cards at the back of the classroom. Each day every student starts with a GREEN card. When a student needs to be reminded of their behavior he or she then turns their card to WHITE. When a student needs to be reminded again, he or she must turn their card to YELLOW and they will sit for five minutes of their recess time. If the student needs to be reminded a fourth time, he or she turns their card to ORANGE
2. Row Prize – This is another whole class plan. Each row in the classroom has the opportunity to earn points with good behavior throughout the school week (such as quietness, being ready first to start with the next activity, etc). On Friday afternoon, the row with the most points gets a small prize.
I’m sure I’m forgetting something! Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you this year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bradshaw
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