September 6th News and Notes

Artsonia
Artsonia is an online museum of children's art.  Last week during art, we made self portraits that I plan on putting on Artsonia for display sometime next week.  First Grade parents and the parents of our new students will find a half slip in the Friday communication folder describing how to log on to Artsonia to view your child's art work.  Please look for this slip and let me know if you need help getting set up.  The website is free, but does offer the opportunity to purchase products printed with your child's art.  A percentage of the proceeds from these items comes back to our class to help us purchase more art supplies. 

ThinkWave
Another project I am working on is the online grading program we will be using this school year.  I plan on posting the first set of grades sometime next week.  Please be looking for an email (sent to the address you gave me on the green questionnaire form from Open House) that will walk you through the steps to view your child's grades online.  Please bear with me as I continue to work through the tricks of using this new program!  Thanks!

Snacks?
A couple of parents have commented on the extended time frame until lunch that was instituted this school year.  I would like your comments on this issue.  Do you think we should offer a morning snack to First and Second Graders?  Does your child feel like they are starving before they get to lunch time?    Please discuss this with your student and leave me a comment below or send me an email with your thoughts... thanks!

Wednesday, September 11th = PATRIOT DAY!
On September 11th, we remember the heroes from 2001.  Please have your child wear red, white, or blue on Wednesday to help recognize this important day in our history!

Religion Normal schedule for Memory Work next week...

Tuesday (First and Second)
 I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God."  Psalm 31:14
Thursday (First and Second)
We love because He first loved us.  1 John 4:19

Friday (Second)
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.  1 John 5:21

Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 9th:  I Can Too!
Vocabulary:  too   it   over

Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 9th:  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   gut   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 11th.  Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name.  NEW THIS YEAR:  You can give online ordering a try!  Please use class code   GQYQQ   and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club. 

Next Week's Book Nook Author:  Cynthia Rylant
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 McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade - Remi Wallis
Second Grade -   Maddie Bradshaw

Thanks for all that you do!  Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org