Friday, March 29, 2013

The Eagle Has Landed... I Mean... Has Hatched!

We have one baby eagle that has hatched as of this morning!  Click on the link above marked "Eagle Cam" or visit www.raptorresource.org  to see the little cutie and his or her parents!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

March 27th News and Notes

Religion
Memory Work for the Week of April 1st.  Note the change in days due to NO SCHOOL MONDAY:

Wednesday (First and Second)
Call upon Me in the day of trouble;  I will deliver you; and you will honor Me.  Psalm 50:15

Friday (First and Second)
Christ died for our sins.  1 Corinthians 15:3

Reading
First Grade Reading Story:  Stormy Weather
Sight Words/Vocabulary:  their   cold   warm   great   know

Second Grade Reading Story:  Meet the Super Croc
Vocabulary:  site   hopeful   unable   confirm   ancient   valid

Spelling
Kids are bored?  Have them play Spelling City!

First Grade Words:  born   horn   corn   cork   fork   pork   barn   arm  
Bonus Word:  great

Second Grade Words:  human   giant   lady   lazy   crazy   navy    gravy   solo   open   odor
Bonus Word:  ancient

Thanks for all that you do!  Have a wonderful Easter! 

Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org


Thursday, March 21, 2013

March 22nd News and Notes

Third Quarter Report Cards
If you have not yet returned the third quarter report card and envelope, please do so by Monday.  Thank you!

Eagle Cam
Please check out the new link above for the eagles that we are watching live this year.  We saw three eggs in the nest and they are due to hatch possibly on March 26th!  We are unable to watch the Decorah, Iowa eagles this year since they have chosen an alternative nest.  Please look for the cam marked "Fort St. Vrain Eagle Cam".  These eagles are living in Platteville, Colorado.

Book It! Forms for March Due March 27th
Please return completed Book It! forms for March by Wednesday of next week.  March is the last month for the Book It! program.  Thank you to all who participated throughout the year!  What a great way for kids to set a goal to earn something, and at the same time being able to gain valuable reading practice!

Movie Day on Monday
We will be travelling downtown to the movie theatre on Monday morning.  The original plan was to walk, however, the weather sounds a little iffy.  So, I am going to go ahead and ask that ALL FIRST GRADERS BRING THEIR CAR SEAT IN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.  That way, if we have to travel by cars, we will be legal.  Second graders do not need car seats per Mr. Koenig.  Thank you for your help!

Religion
Reading
Spelling
There will be no outside assignments for these subjects due to the shortened week next week.  Please look for a blog update on March 27th for the Week of April 1st.

McDonalds Superstars of the Week
First Grade:  Brynn Dolbeare
Second Grade:  Gabriel Foster

Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Junie B. Jones Books

Thanks for all that you do!  Have a nice weekend and week ahead!

Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org





Thursday, March 14, 2013

March 15th News and Notes

Third Quarter Report Cards
Please look for third quarter report cards in Monday's Communication Folder.  Please review, sign on the back on the line marked for third quarter, and return to school in its envelope by Friday, March 22nd.  After reviewing the card, if you would like to schedule a time to meet with me regarding your child's progress, please let me know.

Keep an eye on the links above!
We like to add and change the links at the top of the blog a lot!  New this week - a website for Eric Carle!

Religion
Memory Work for the Week of March 18th:

Tuesday (First and Second)
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!  Hosanna in the highest!  Matthew 21:9

Thursday (First and Second)
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to Your name.  Psalm 92:1

Friday (Second)
The Sixth Commandment:  You shall not commit adultery.

Reading
First Grade Reading Story:  Meet Ben Franklin
Sight Words/Vocabulary:  would   grew   run   knew   curious   idea   house

Second Grade Reading Story:  The Ugly Vegetables
Vocabulary:  scent   muscles   blooming   aroma   trade   prickly

Spelling
Four out of five kids surveyed said that Spelling City is their favorite way to practice their spelling words!

First Grade Words:  cart   barn   arm   art   yarn   harm   her   dirt
Bonus Word:  house

Second Grade Words:  pen   pencil   net   magnet   bet   better   publish   pepper   fuzzy   dinner
Bonus Word:  muscles

McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:  Maddie Bradshaw
Second Grade:  Jada Dolbeare

Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book - each student may bring in one favorite book of their choice.

Thanks for all that you do!  Have a nice weekend and week ahead!

Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org




Thursday, March 7, 2013

March 8th News and Notes

Book Order for March
Please look in Friday's communication folder for a Scholastic Book Order form for March.  If you would like to order this month, please fill out and return to school with a payment in check form made out to Scholastic Book Clubs by Wednesday, March 13th.

Early Bird Registration Set For Thursday, March 14th
We have been working on projects this week that will be displayed at our Early Bird Registration next Thursday night.  Please refer to the Eagle Chirps for further details on this event.  It will be a great time to visit your student's current classroom, as well as the classroom they will be in next year!
Hope to see you there!

New Projects on Artsonia
Please click on the link above to view your child's online museum of art work.  We have added new things just this week!  If you have forgotten your password or need assistance, please let me know.

Third Quarter Ends Friday, March 8th
Third Quarter is complete and report cards will likely be coming home sometime late next week.  After viewing the report card, if you feel like you would like to set up a conference time to discuss your child's progress, please let me know and we can set something up.

Religion
Memory Work for the Week of March 11th:

Tuesday (First and Second)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.  Colossians 3:16

Thursday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me."  Mark 10:14

Friday (Second)
Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit.  2 Corinthians 7:1

Reading
First Grade Reading Story:  Kitten's First Full Moon
Vocabulary:  full   poor   another   climbed   through   lucky   leaped

Second Grade Reading Story:  The Tiny Seed
Vocabulary:  desert   gently   burst   neighbor   drowns   drifts

Spelling
Spelling City is available and ready to be used!

First Grade Words:  her   bird   fur   fern   dirt   burn   funny   penny  
Bonus Word:  another

Second Grade Words:  nap   napkin   in   index   cab   cabin    visit   object   cotton   happen
Bonus Word:  neighbor

McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:  Jacob Flowers
Second Grade:  Jade Miller

Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Eric Carle

Thanks for all that you do!  Have a nice weekend and week ahead!

Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org