MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
School Resumes....
Monday, January 5th
Kids are bored.....
challenge them to work on their Book It! and Read to Succeed!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 5th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
For nothing will be impossible with God. Matthew 1:37
Thursday (First and Second)
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
Friday (Second)
The Tenth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
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: she too keep same more we'll shack went tablet brushing their goes
Bonus Sentences: The deck is next to their pool. The fish had a hook stuck in its gill.
Second Grade Words: term clerk herd skirt first stir hurt churn burst turn
Bonus Word: remember
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Livia Rickey
Second Grade: Charlie Noel
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Winter Stories
Thanks for all that you do! Have a wonderful Christmas break!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
December 12th News and Notes
Christmas Time, Christmas Talent!
When: Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran School Gym
Who: All students in grades K-8 have a part in the program, as well as others with individual talent acts.
Details: Kids will be meeting their class in the gym at 6:30. Please dress children appropriately as they will all be involved in some sort of choir or performance.
Drivers Needed
We will be presenting some of the talent from the Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! program to the residents of Luther Manor on Friday morning, December 19th. Please let me know if you might be able to help transport students.
Upcoming Important Dates Next Week
Thursday - Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! - 7:00 - School Gym
Friday - Students travel to Luther Manor to present Christmas Time, Christmas Talent!
Early Dismissal for Christmas Break at 12:30
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee six by six,
Six flocks of sheep with shepherds....
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee seven by seven,
Seven multitudes of angels...
NO MEMORY WORK FOR FRIDAY!
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 24th through December 5th News and Notes posts.
Spelling
In the place of a Spelling test next week, each class will be having a Spelling Bee over all words learned so far this school year. Feel free to look back at all of the old blog posts or to play games with old lists on Spelling City to allow your child to study for their "bee".
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Ethan Moline
Second Grade - Remi Wallis
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories...continued
Thanks for all that you do for your children and for our classroom!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
When: Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran School Gym
Who: All students in grades K-8 have a part in the program, as well as others with individual talent acts.
Details: Kids will be meeting their class in the gym at 6:30. Please dress children appropriately as they will all be involved in some sort of choir or performance.
Drivers Needed
We will be presenting some of the talent from the Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! program to the residents of Luther Manor on Friday morning, December 19th. Please let me know if you might be able to help transport students.
Upcoming Important Dates Next Week
Thursday - Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! - 7:00 - School Gym
Friday - Students travel to Luther Manor to present Christmas Time, Christmas Talent!
Early Dismissal for Christmas Break at 12:30
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee six by six,
Six flocks of sheep with shepherds....
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee seven by seven,
Seven multitudes of angels...
NO MEMORY WORK FOR FRIDAY!
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 24th through December 5th News and Notes posts.
Spelling
In the place of a Spelling test next week, each class will be having a Spelling Bee over all words learned so far this school year. Feel free to look back at all of the old blog posts or to play games with old lists on Spelling City to allow your child to study for their "bee".
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Ethan Moline
Second Grade - Remi Wallis
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories...continued
Thanks for all that you do for your children and for our classroom!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, December 4, 2014
December 5th News and Notes
Six Flags Read To Succeed
In the Friday folder, please look for the form for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. Students completing 360 minutes of recreational reading between now and February 13th will receive a free ticket to Six Flags. Books read for the Book It! program can also count for this, but Reading homework assignments cannot. (BOOK IT FORMS FOR DECEMBER CAME HOME IN FOLDERS EARLIER THIS WEEK!) Please read the information on the form for further details. This is not required, but what a fun way to start the new year by making a goal to read more often!
Snow Days and the BlogI
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! Please let the office know if you did not receive a mass information test call this past week. This was a test to make sure that all phone numbers can be reached in case of a special announcement or snow day cancellation.
Christmas Time, Christmas Talent!
When: Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran School Gym
Who: All students in grades K-8 have a part in the program, as well as others with individual talent acts.
Details: Kids will be meeting their class in the gym at 6:30. Please dress children appropriately as they will all be involved in some sort of choir or performance.
Drivers Needed
We will be presenting some of the talent from the Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! program to the residents of Luther Manor on Friday morning, December 19th. Please let me know if you might be able to help transport students to that event.
Toys for Tots in Lieu of Classroom Exchange
Instead of an exchange of gifts between students, we are encouraging the kids to continue to consider giving to those in need by bringing a new or gently used toy to be presented to the Toys for Tots Program. The kids may bring in an unwrapped gift anytime next week. Gifts will be picked up on Friday afternoon, December 12th. Thank you for considering this donation!
Upcoming Events - Week of December 8th:
Monday - BOOK ORDERS DUE in order to insure delivery before Christmas Break! Let me know if you wish to keep your order a secret, and I can send it to you in a non-obvious package! Order forms came home in the Wednesday communication folder, or you can use the link above to order online.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 8th - additional lyrics for "Children Go Where I Send Thee":
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee four by four.
Four walls in the stable,
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee five by five.
Five points in the Christmas star.
Four walls in the stable.
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Friday (First and Second)
I will send thee six by six.
Six flocks of sheep with shepherds.
Five points in the Christmas star.
Four walls in the stable.
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Reading
Look for sight words and 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:
we with long must like brisk clock sleep sanding insect does been
Bonus Sentences: He has been resting at home. Does the clock ring at ten?
Second Grade Words:
flute mule tune duke dune bugle use music June fuse
Bonus Word: instrument
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Nate Kibbler
Second Grade: Atticus Sternke
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
In the Friday folder, please look for the form for the Six Flags Read To Succeed program. Students completing 360 minutes of recreational reading between now and February 13th will receive a free ticket to Six Flags. Books read for the Book It! program can also count for this, but Reading homework assignments cannot. (BOOK IT FORMS FOR DECEMBER CAME HOME IN FOLDERS EARLIER THIS WEEK!) Please read the information on the form for further details. This is not required, but what a fun way to start the new year by making a goal to read more often!
Snow Days and the BlogI
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! Please let the office know if you did not receive a mass information test call this past week. This was a test to make sure that all phone numbers can be reached in case of a special announcement or snow day cancellation.
Christmas Time, Christmas Talent!
When: Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran School Gym
Who: All students in grades K-8 have a part in the program, as well as others with individual talent acts.
Details: Kids will be meeting their class in the gym at 6:30. Please dress children appropriately as they will all be involved in some sort of choir or performance.
Drivers Needed
We will be presenting some of the talent from the Christmas Time, Christmas Talent! program to the residents of Luther Manor on Friday morning, December 19th. Please let me know if you might be able to help transport students to that event.
Toys for Tots in Lieu of Classroom Exchange
Instead of an exchange of gifts between students, we are encouraging the kids to continue to consider giving to those in need by bringing a new or gently used toy to be presented to the Toys for Tots Program. The kids may bring in an unwrapped gift anytime next week. Gifts will be picked up on Friday afternoon, December 12th. Thank you for considering this donation!
Upcoming Events - Week of December 8th:
Monday - BOOK ORDERS DUE in order to insure delivery before Christmas Break! Let me know if you wish to keep your order a secret, and I can send it to you in a non-obvious package! Order forms came home in the Wednesday communication folder, or you can use the link above to order online.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 8th - additional lyrics for "Children Go Where I Send Thee":
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee four by four.
Four walls in the stable,
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee five by five.
Five points in the Christmas star.
Four walls in the stable.
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Friday (First and Second)
I will send thee six by six.
Six flocks of sheep with shepherds.
Five points in the Christmas star.
Four walls in the stable.
Three gifts from the wise men. Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Reading
Look for sight words and 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:
we with long must like brisk clock sleep sanding insect does been
Bonus Sentences: He has been resting at home. Does the clock ring at ten?
Second Grade Words:
flute mule tune duke dune bugle use music June fuse
Bonus Word: instrument
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Nate Kibbler
Second Grade: Atticus Sternke
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Scholastic Book Order for December
A book order form can be found in your child's Communication Folder tonight (Wednesday)! Scholastic books make great Christmas gifts, and I can help you keep them a secret by sending them to you in a non-obvious package! If you would like to order this month, please send order and payment back to school by Monday, December 8th! I must have orders for sure by Monday to insure delivery before Christmas Vacation. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name. Look for the attached coupon on this month's flyer. You can give online ordering a try! Please use class code GQYQQ and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club.
Monday, November 24, 2014
November 25th News and Notes
Upcoming Important Dates
Thursday, December 4 - Kindergarten, First, and Second grade will be walking to church to perform at the St. John's Ladies Aid Christmas Party. Please remember this event when dressing your child on Thursday morning. Christmas colors would be super festive!
Check Out the New Link Above!
Rhyme Rap
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 1st...lyrics for the song "Children Go Where I Send Thee" to be sung at our Christmas Program:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee one by one
Well, one for the little bitty baby,
Wrapped in swaddling clothing,
Lying in a manger.
Born, born, oh
Born in Bethlehem
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee two by two.
Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Friday (First and Second)
I will send thee three by three.
Three gifts from the wise men.
Two parents Mary and Joseph,
One for the little baby baby...
Reading
First Grade Story: The Pigs, the Wolf, and the Mud
Sight Words: could again one make then three
Second Grade Story: One Grain of Rice
Vocabulary: collectors store reward clever double amount
Spelling
First Grade Words: up but set man them need block stomp going upset come there
Bonus Sentences: His friend can go with us. We need to get that rock.
Second Grade Words: most grow mow told goes bowl toast tow foam soap
Bonus: collectors
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead! Happy Thanksgiving!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, December 4 - Kindergarten, First, and Second grade will be walking to church to perform at the St. John's Ladies Aid Christmas Party. Please remember this event when dressing your child on Thursday morning. Christmas colors would be super festive!
Check Out the New Link Above!
Rhyme Rap
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of December 1st...lyrics for the song "Children Go Where I Send Thee" to be sung at our Christmas Program:
Tuesday (First and Second)
I will send thee one by one
Well, one for the little bitty baby,
Wrapped in swaddling clothing,
Lying in a manger.
Born, born, oh
Born in Bethlehem
Thursday (First and Second)
I will send thee two by two.
Two parents Mary and Joseph.
One for the little bitty baby...
Friday (First and Second)
I will send thee three by three.
Three gifts from the wise men.
Two parents Mary and Joseph,
One for the little baby baby...
Reading
First Grade Story: The Pigs, the Wolf, and the Mud
Sight Words: could again one make then three
Second Grade Story: One Grain of Rice
Vocabulary: collectors store reward clever double amount
Spelling
First Grade Words: up but set man them need block stomp going upset come there
Bonus Sentences: His friend can go with us. We need to get that rock.
Second Grade Words: most grow mow told goes bowl toast tow foam soap
Bonus: collectors
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Christmas Stories
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead! Happy Thanksgiving!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, November 20, 2014
November 21st News and Notes
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday After School - Talent Show Preview - If your child plans to do an individual act for the Christmas Talent Show, please turn in your red permission slip and have them stay after school on Monday to give a preview of their talent. It does not have to be perfected,, but just ready enough for a preview. The preview will last from 3:15 - 4:15 and parents are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November - Non-Perishable Food Drive - School vs. Church
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 24th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened...for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Reading/Spelling
There will be no new reading stories or spelling lists due to the shortened week next week. Look for the blog to be updated next Tuesday with information for the week of December 1st.
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Isabella Logsdon
Second Grade: David Munger
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Song Books...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Monday After School - Talent Show Preview - If your child plans to do an individual act for the Christmas Talent Show, please turn in your red permission slip and have them stay after school on Monday to give a preview of their talent. It does not have to be perfected,, but just ready enough for a preview. The preview will last from 3:15 - 4:15 and parents are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November - Non-Perishable Food Drive - School vs. Church
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 24th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened...for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Reading/Spelling
There will be no new reading stories or spelling lists due to the shortened week next week. Look for the blog to be updated next Tuesday with information for the week of December 1st.
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Isabella Logsdon
Second Grade: David Munger
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Song Books...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
November 12th News and Notes
Upcoming Important Dates
Thursday, Friday - No School - Teachers at Conference in Osage Beach
November - Non-Perishable Food Drive - School vs. Church
Monday, November 24th - Talent Show Preview after school - Please turn in the red talent show sheet as soon as possible if your child plans to participate in an individual or small group act! All students will be involved in some way as part of a choir. The Christmas program will take place in the gym on Thursday, December 18th.
Pizza Box Papers In Communication Folder
It was great meeting with everyone during Parent/Teacher Conference time! Some of the work from the pizza boxes is coming home in the communication folder on Wednesday. This work may now be kept at home.
Guests at Lunch
Just a note to remind parents or other guests... if you intend to eat lunch at school with your child, please let the office know in advance. The cook tries to keep costs down by preparing what is needed according to the morning check-in sheets. Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 17th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! Psalm 95:6
Thursday (First and Second)
Give thanks to the Lord, for His steadfast love endures forever. 2 Chronicles 20:21
Friday (Second)
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
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: sat dog glad cost milk sock street thank needed resting color friend
Bonus Sentences: The green frog jumped. Are you going to the meeting?
Second Grade Words: light sight high wild mind lie tie try cry dry
Bonus Word: independence
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade - Ava McKinney
Second Grade: Kathryn Sutton
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Song Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, Friday - No School - Teachers at Conference in Osage Beach
November - Non-Perishable Food Drive - School vs. Church
Monday, November 24th - Talent Show Preview after school - Please turn in the red talent show sheet as soon as possible if your child plans to participate in an individual or small group act! All students will be involved in some way as part of a choir. The Christmas program will take place in the gym on Thursday, December 18th.
Pizza Box Papers In Communication Folder
It was great meeting with everyone during Parent/Teacher Conference time! Some of the work from the pizza boxes is coming home in the communication folder on Wednesday. This work may now be kept at home.
Guests at Lunch
Just a note to remind parents or other guests... if you intend to eat lunch at school with your child, please let the office know in advance. The cook tries to keep costs down by preparing what is needed according to the morning check-in sheets. Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 17th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! Psalm 95:6
Thursday (First and Second)
Give thanks to the Lord, for His steadfast love endures forever. 2 Chronicles 20:21
Friday (Second)
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
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: sat dog glad cost milk sock street thank needed resting color friend
Bonus Sentences: The green frog jumped. Are you going to the meeting?
Second Grade Words: light sight high wild mind lie tie try cry dry
Bonus Word: independence
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade - Ava McKinney
Second Grade: Kathryn Sutton
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Song Books
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
November 6th News and Notes
Upcoming Important Dates
During the whole month of November: St. John's Lutheran School is working with St. John's Lutheran Church in a friendly competition to determine who is able to collect the most non-perishable grocery items to be donated to a local food pantry. We will have a place in our classroom in which to collect these items.
Saturday, November 8th - St. John's Ladies Aid Soup Dinner and Bazaar/Vendor/Craft Show, 9am to 3pm in the School Gym
Wednesday, November 12th - School Day Early Out - 12:30
Thursday, Friday November 13th, 14th - No School - Teachers Conference in Osage Beach
ISO Scrabble Letter Tiles
We are using Scrabble tiles to help us with one of our Word Work activities. Please let me know if you might have a set of old Scrabble tiles that you might be able to donate to our classroom. Thanks!
November Book Order
Please look for a Scholastic Book Order in this Thursday's Communication Folder. If you wish to order this month, please complete and return by Wednesday, November 12th or feel free to use the link above and order online!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer...my shield, and the horn of my salvation. Psalm 18:2
Reading/Spelling
We will not be starting a new Reading story or Spelling list next week due to the shortened time at school. Please look for new information to be posted for the Week of November 17th.
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales...continued
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Issac Chen
Second Grade: Alana Lemon
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
During the whole month of November: St. John's Lutheran School is working with St. John's Lutheran Church in a friendly competition to determine who is able to collect the most non-perishable grocery items to be donated to a local food pantry. We will have a place in our classroom in which to collect these items.
Saturday, November 8th - St. John's Ladies Aid Soup Dinner and Bazaar/Vendor/Craft Show, 9am to 3pm in the School Gym
Wednesday, November 12th - School Day Early Out - 12:30
Thursday, Friday November 13th, 14th - No School - Teachers Conference in Osage Beach
ISO Scrabble Letter Tiles
We are using Scrabble tiles to help us with one of our Word Work activities. Please let me know if you might have a set of old Scrabble tiles that you might be able to donate to our classroom. Thanks!
November Book Order
Please look for a Scholastic Book Order in this Thursday's Communication Folder. If you wish to order this month, please complete and return by Wednesday, November 12th or feel free to use the link above and order online!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 10th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer...my shield, and the horn of my salvation. Psalm 18:2
Reading/Spelling
We will not be starting a new Reading story or Spelling list next week due to the shortened time at school. Please look for new information to be posted for the Week of November 17th.
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales...continued
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Issac Chen
Second Grade: Alana Lemon
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 30, 2014
October 31st News and Notes
November Book It! Forms in Communication Folder
A form for November will be coming home in Friday's communication folder. If your child plans to participate, please send completed form back to school by Monday, December 1st.
Eight Keys Book in Friday Bookbag
Several businesses in the Hannibal area have donated funds to print the Eight Keys Character Trait book that is to be distributed to all second graders in the city. This book will be coming home in both first and second grade book bags on Friday, along with an envelope of blank postcards that can be used to thank those responsible for supporting its printing. Please consider working with your child on filling out and distributing these postcards!
Don't Forget...
Daylight Savings Time begins on 11/2...don't forget to fall back!
Looking forward to our meeting next week!
Conference meeting days and times were sent home in the communication folder earlier this week. They are also available on the blog post before this one. 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 NEXT FRIDAY due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Changes To Schedule Next Week
Due to no school on Friday, weekly Reading assignments will come home on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Memory will be said on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Our Spelling tests will be on Thursday, so please plan ahead. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 3rd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord is near to all who call on Him. Psalm 145:18
Thursday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit." John 15:16
NO SECOND GRADE MEMORY FRIDAY...NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
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: see red that this back sing bring think green three are from
Bonus Sentences: The bag is from Pam. I think we can go.
Second Grade Words: need queen seek leaf mean eat baby pony he we
Bonus Word: respected
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Kamilah Paaluhi
Second Grade: Landon Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
A form for November will be coming home in Friday's communication folder. If your child plans to participate, please send completed form back to school by Monday, December 1st.
Eight Keys Book in Friday Bookbag
Several businesses in the Hannibal area have donated funds to print the Eight Keys Character Trait book that is to be distributed to all second graders in the city. This book will be coming home in both first and second grade book bags on Friday, along with an envelope of blank postcards that can be used to thank those responsible for supporting its printing. Please consider working with your child on filling out and distributing these postcards!
Don't Forget...
Daylight Savings Time begins on 11/2...don't forget to fall back!
Looking forward to our meeting next week!
Conference meeting days and times were sent home in the communication folder earlier this week. They are also available on the blog post before this one. 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 NEXT FRIDAY due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Changes To Schedule Next Week
Due to no school on Friday, weekly Reading assignments will come home on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Memory will be said on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Our Spelling tests will be on Thursday, so please plan ahead. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of November 3rd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The Lord is near to all who call on Him. Psalm 145:18
Thursday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit." John 15:16
NO SECOND GRADE MEMORY FRIDAY...NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
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: see red that this back sing bring think green three are from
Bonus Sentences: The bag is from Pam. I think we can go.
Second Grade Words: need queen seek leaf mean eat baby pony he we
Bonus Word: respected
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Tall Tales
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Kamilah Paaluhi
Second Grade: Landon Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Parent/Teacher Conference Times
Hello everyone!
Below are the dates and times that I have scheduled for Parent/Teacher Conferences beginning on Monday, November 3rd. Please let me know as soon as possible if your date and time will not work for you. Thanks!
Monday, 11/3
3:50 Isabella Logsdon
4:10 Mercedes Miller
4:30 Charlie Noel
5:10 and 5:30 Landon and Livia Rickey
Tuesday, 11/4
3:30 Ethan Moline
3:50 Eric Forney
4:10 Kamilah Paaluhi
4:30 Ava McKinney
4:50 Jared Duccini
Wednesday, 11/5
3:30 Nate Kibbler
3:50 David Munger
4:10 Issac Chen
4:30 Atticus Sternke
Thursday, 11/6
3:30 Zack French
3:50 Remi Wallis
4:10 Kathryn Sutton
4:30 Trenten Coffman
5:10 Alana Lemon
Below are the dates and times that I have scheduled for Parent/Teacher Conferences beginning on Monday, November 3rd. Please let me know as soon as possible if your date and time will not work for you. Thanks!
Monday, 11/3
3:50 Isabella Logsdon
4:10 Mercedes Miller
4:30 Charlie Noel
5:10 and 5:30 Landon and Livia Rickey
Tuesday, 11/4
3:30 Ethan Moline
3:50 Eric Forney
4:10 Kamilah Paaluhi
4:30 Ava McKinney
4:50 Jared Duccini
Wednesday, 11/5
3:30 Nate Kibbler
3:50 David Munger
4:10 Issac Chen
4:30 Atticus Sternke
Thursday, 11/6
3:30 Zack French
3:50 Remi Wallis
4:10 Kathryn Sutton
4:30 Trenten Coffman
5:10 Alana Lemon
Thursday, October 23, 2014
October 24th News and Notes
Book It! Forms Due October 31st
If your child wishes to earn their free personal pan pizza for reading this month, please send completed forms to school by next Friday, October 31st.
Cough Drops
Tis the season for colds and coughs! For the younger students, Mrs. Lear has asked that any cough drops brought to school must be labeled with the child's name and dosage instructions, and must be given directly to the classroom teacher. This will insure that everyone is clear on what each student is taking and how many are appropriate to take in a day's time. Thank you.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing at QCT
We had a wonderful time at the theatre on Wednesday! I hope your student told you a lot about the play that we saw. If not, ask them about the present that Peter got at the end of the story after Fudge swallowed his pet turtle!
Important Dates For Next Week:
Friday, October 31st
Book It! Forms Due
Trunk or Treat - St. John's School Parking Lot - A safe alternative to
traditional trick-or-treating. Everyone is welcome!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 27th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you...Do not fear. Deuteronomy 31:8
Thursday (First and Second)
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10
Friday (Second)
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 27th: Animal Moms and Dads
Vocabulary: our two her they
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 27th: Babu's Song
Vocabulary: figure vendors concern collection exclaimed
Spelling
Please check out Spelling City for the new lists!
First Grade Words: go hi am get him ten best help pick black you what
Bonus Sentences: Get a can of clams. What can you print?
Second Grade Words: jay hay may main wait tail sail train pay stay
Bonus Word: exclaimed
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Ava McKinney
Second Grade - Atticus Sternke
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
continued...
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
If your child wishes to earn their free personal pan pizza for reading this month, please send completed forms to school by next Friday, October 31st.
Cough Drops
Tis the season for colds and coughs! For the younger students, Mrs. Lear has asked that any cough drops brought to school must be labeled with the child's name and dosage instructions, and must be given directly to the classroom teacher. This will insure that everyone is clear on what each student is taking and how many are appropriate to take in a day's time. Thank you.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing at QCT
We had a wonderful time at the theatre on Wednesday! I hope your student told you a lot about the play that we saw. If not, ask them about the present that Peter got at the end of the story after Fudge swallowed his pet turtle!
Important Dates For Next Week:
Friday, October 31st
Book It! Forms Due
Trunk or Treat - St. John's School Parking Lot - A safe alternative to
traditional trick-or-treating. Everyone is welcome!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 27th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you...Do not fear. Deuteronomy 31:8
Thursday (First and Second)
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10
Friday (Second)
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 27th: Animal Moms and Dads
Vocabulary: our two her they
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of October 27th: Babu's Song
Vocabulary: figure vendors concern collection exclaimed
Spelling
Please check out Spelling City for the new lists!
First Grade Words: go hi am get him ten best help pick black you what
Bonus Sentences: Get a can of clams. What can you print?
Second Grade Words: jay hay may main wait tail sail train pay stay
Bonus Word: exclaimed
Sonic Superstars of the Week:
First Grade - Ava McKinney
Second Grade - Atticus Sternke
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
continued...
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 16, 2014
October 17th News and Notes
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - Wednesday, October 22nd
We are SUPER excited about our trip to Quincy next Wednesday morning! If you have a first grade student, please make arrangements to have a car seat available for the trip to Quincy. (We will be taking the two school vans and a few parents will also be driving). Car seats can be dropped off in the gym when you come in on Wednesday. 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 - Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing. Also, kids may want to consider wearing nicer clothes than those for an average school day. Thanks for your attention to these matters!
Please prepare for recess!
The weather people are saying that cooler weather is on the way! And often this time of year, temperatures can fluctuate up and down! 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.
Saxon Math Homework
Thank you for helping your children with these homework assignments each week! Please make sure that your child does not use PEN or MARKER to complete these assignments. Besides the thinness of the paper itself, pen and marker can not be erased when a mistake is made. Please continue to encourage your child to work neatly at all times.
Important Events To Remember For Next Week:
Saturday/Sunday - Cheese Soup Booth - Folklife Festival
Tuesday - Picture Retake Day - Please send your child dressed appropriately if you wish for them to retake their fall picture. Also, Band Day has been rescheduled for this afternoon. Please remember the change in pick-up procedure. You will need to exit the parking lot with a right turn toward Eugene Field...
Wednesday - K-8 Field Trip to Quincy Community Theatre
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 20th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Psalm 32:10
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Friday (Second)
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
Reading
The Week of October 20th will be review week for Reading and Spelling. Please take the opportunity to review all of the Unit One vocabulary and sight 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 and sight words so far. 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 during the week of October 27th.
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: on no a an as is hot ran ask big
Bonus Sentence: The big dog ran home.
Second Grade Words: has wag went tell bag cap fin did box fox
Bonus: because
This Week's McDonalds Superstars:
First Grade: Jared Duccini
Second Grade: David Munger
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
Students my bring in ONE favorite book of their choice. Please mark the book clearly with your student's name.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
We are SUPER excited about our trip to Quincy next Wednesday morning! If you have a first grade student, please make arrangements to have a car seat available for the trip to Quincy. (We will be taking the two school vans and a few parents will also be driving). Car seats can be dropped off in the gym when you come in on Wednesday. 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 - Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing. Also, kids may want to consider wearing nicer clothes than those for an average school day. Thanks for your attention to these matters!
Please prepare for recess!
The weather people are saying that cooler weather is on the way! And often this time of year, temperatures can fluctuate up and down! 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.
Saxon Math Homework
Thank you for helping your children with these homework assignments each week! Please make sure that your child does not use PEN or MARKER to complete these assignments. Besides the thinness of the paper itself, pen and marker can not be erased when a mistake is made. Please continue to encourage your child to work neatly at all times.
Important Events To Remember For Next Week:
Saturday/Sunday - Cheese Soup Booth - Folklife Festival
Tuesday - Picture Retake Day - Please send your child dressed appropriately if you wish for them to retake their fall picture. Also, Band Day has been rescheduled for this afternoon. Please remember the change in pick-up procedure. You will need to exit the parking lot with a right turn toward Eugene Field...
Wednesday - K-8 Field Trip to Quincy Community Theatre
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 20th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Psalm 32:10
Thursday (First and Second)
The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Friday (Second)
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
Reading
The Week of October 20th will be review week for Reading and Spelling. Please take the opportunity to review all of the Unit One vocabulary and sight 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 and sight words so far. 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 during the week of October 27th.
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: on no a an as is hot ran ask big
Bonus Sentence: The big dog ran home.
Second Grade Words: has wag went tell bag cap fin did box fox
Bonus: because
This Week's McDonalds Superstars:
First Grade: Jared Duccini
Second Grade: David Munger
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
Students my bring in ONE favorite book of their choice. Please mark the book clearly with your student's name.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 9, 2014
October 10th News and Notes
American Sign Language Link Above
The second graders really enjoyed learning a little sign language with their Reading story Meet Rosina. Above please find a link to a website that will teach basic words in sign. Also be sure to check out a video on You Tube entitled "ABC Song/ASL alphabet - American Version" by My Smart Hands. Earlier this year, I sent a paper copy of the ASL alphabet in the communication folder. What a great new way to practice spelling words each week- by spelling them in sign language!
Handbook Sign Off Forms
Please look in Friday's Communication Folder for a sign-off form for this year's handbook. If you have already signed off, you will not find a form in your child's folder. Please complete and return to school on Monday. If you did not receive a copy of the handbook, please let me know.
Band Day - Tuesday, October 14th
Please be aware that pick-up procedure may be slightly different on Tuesday afternoon due to marching bands lining up in our neighborhood for Band Day. When leaving the parking lot, you will be asked to turn right and to drive past Eugene Field to exit. Thanks for your attention to this change, and you may want to park and watch the bands - it is a sight to see!
Cheese Soup Booth/Folklife Festival
Don't forget to stop by the St. John's Schoolhouse Cheese Soup Booth at the Folklife Festival on October 18th and 19th!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 13th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37
Thursday (First and Second)
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice. Psalm 32:11
Friday (Second)
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
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
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: ask big can cat drop lost ants snip flag stand
Bonus Words: of to
Second Grade Words: dog box fox lock pot poke rope home nose cone
Bonus Word: favorite
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Zack French
Second Grade: Trenten Coffman
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Biographies...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
The second graders really enjoyed learning a little sign language with their Reading story Meet Rosina. Above please find a link to a website that will teach basic words in sign. Also be sure to check out a video on You Tube entitled "ABC Song/ASL alphabet - American Version" by My Smart Hands. Earlier this year, I sent a paper copy of the ASL alphabet in the communication folder. What a great new way to practice spelling words each week- by spelling them in sign language!
Handbook Sign Off Forms
Please look in Friday's Communication Folder for a sign-off form for this year's handbook. If you have already signed off, you will not find a form in your child's folder. Please complete and return to school on Monday. If you did not receive a copy of the handbook, please let me know.
Band Day - Tuesday, October 14th
Please be aware that pick-up procedure may be slightly different on Tuesday afternoon due to marching bands lining up in our neighborhood for Band Day. When leaving the parking lot, you will be asked to turn right and to drive past Eugene Field to exit. Thanks for your attention to this change, and you may want to park and watch the bands - it is a sight to see!
Cheese Soup Booth/Folklife Festival
Don't forget to stop by the St. John's Schoolhouse Cheese Soup Booth at the Folklife Festival on October 18th and 19th!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 13th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37
Thursday (First and Second)
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice. Psalm 32:11
Friday (Second)
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
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
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: ask big can cat drop lost ants snip flag stand
Bonus Words: of to
Second Grade Words: dog box fox lock pot poke rope home nose cone
Bonus Word: favorite
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Zack French
Second Grade: Trenten Coffman
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Biographies...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, October 2, 2014
October 3rd News and Notes
October 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, October 8th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name. Look for the attached coupon on this month's flyer. You can give online ordering a try! Please use class code GQYQQ and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 6th:
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Flip
Sight Words: come good pull down
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
First Grade Words: hot ran be fast if has he hand his got
Biographies
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
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, October 8th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name. Look for the attached coupon on this month's flyer. You can give online ordering a try! Please use class code GQYQQ and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of October 6th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Thursday (First and Second)
God provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. Acts 14:17
Friday (Second)
OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT:
The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods.
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Thursday (First and Second)
God provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. Acts 14:17
Friday (Second)
OPTIONAL/EXTRA CREDIT:
The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods.
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Flip
Sight Words: come good pull down
Second Grade Reading Story: Meet Rosina
Vocabulary: signing celebrate cultures deaf relatives
Vocabulary: signing celebrate cultures deaf relatives
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City!
Bonus Words: said the
Second Grade Words: hike line pipe five side fin did mix rip pick Bonus Word: celebrate
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Ethan Moline
Second Grade: Kathryn Sutton
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:First Grade: Ethan Moline
Second Grade: Kathryn Sutton
Biographies
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, September 26, 2014
September 26th News and Notes
Pizza Hut Book It! Reading Incentive Program Begins October 1st!
In the communication folder on Monday evening, you will find a form for Book It! for the month of October. 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. Please note that this project is not required, but a great incentive for students to practice their skills and read for fun at home!
Thank You!
A big thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes this week!
Don't forget.....
early release Friday, October 3rd at 12:30 due to teacher first aid training.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 29th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Be obedient....show perfect courtesy toward all people. Titus 3:1-2
Thursday (First and Second)
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29
Friday (Second)
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: How You Grew
Sight Words: be ride run
Second Grade Reading Story: Family Farm Then and Now
Vocabulary: harvest crops regrow machines irrigate
Spelling
Look for these on Spelling City: folder = "First Grade 2014" list = "September 26"
First Grade Words: as is so its sit and did last stop land
Look for these on Spelling City: folder = "Second Grade 2014" list = "Family Farm Then and Now"
Second Grade Words: cape ate bake rake made back cap bag ham mad
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Laura Numeroff
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Livia Rickey
Second Grade: Charlie Noel
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
In the communication folder on Monday evening, you will find a form for Book It! for the month of October. 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. Please note that this project is not required, but a great incentive for students to practice their skills and read for fun at home!
Thank You!
A big thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes this week!
Don't forget.....
early release Friday, October 3rd at 12:30 due to teacher first aid training.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 29th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Be obedient....show perfect courtesy toward all people. Titus 3:1-2
Thursday (First and Second)
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29
Friday (Second)
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: How You Grew
Sight Words: be ride run
Second Grade Reading Story: Family Farm Then and Now
Vocabulary: harvest crops regrow machines irrigate
Spelling
Look for these on Spelling City: folder = "First Grade 2014" list = "September 26"
First Grade Words: as is so its sit and did last stop land
Look for these on Spelling City: folder = "Second Grade 2014" list = "Family Farm Then and Now"
Second Grade Words: cape ate bake rake made back cap bag ham mad
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Laura Numeroff
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Livia Rickey
Second Grade: Charlie Noel
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, September 18, 2014
September 19th News and Notes
New This School Year
Kindergarten, First, and Second grades are now reporting student progress by using an ungraded report card system. In the past, first and second graders were utilizing letter grades to show progress, but now it will be more of a checklist of skills needed. Therefore, we will NOT be using the Thinkwave online grading program for displaying grades this year. Grades 3-8 will continue to use Thinkwave. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Spelling City!
A fantastic way to study spelling words is by using the link above for a website called Spelling City. NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR: St. John's has purchased the premium edition of Spelling City, which will add more games and activities than were available last year! The catch: you will need to have your student login each time when starting up the website with their own username and password in order to access the premium activities. Usernames and passwords can be found on a notecard coming home in the Friday Communication Folder. Please look for this notecard, and login Spelling City to play! Look for the lists under the group name "First and Second Grade 2014".
School Pictures!
School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 24th. The fall picture is the one from the waist up. Please send your child to school prepared for pictures on Wednesday!
Our Helper On Tuesdays
We welcome Megan Moreland to our classroom as an extra pair of hands on Tuesday mornings! Miss Megan is a freshman at HLG, majoring in Elementary Education. We are glad to have her join us!
Saxon Math Homework
As we continue to work to solidify our classroom schedule, it is looking like you can expect to see Saxon Math homework to be coming home in the Communication Folder on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. This was different this week, as we were testing (Lesson 10), but please look for it on those evenings as we continue on with Lesson 11 on Friday...
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 22nd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
We know that for those who love God all things work together for good. Romans 8:28
Thursday (First and Second)
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. John 15:16
Friday (Second)
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
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
Be sure to login and try Spelling City this week! See the link above, look for the group "First and Second Grade 2014" and the list called "September 19"! Remember, this will be the same list for both grades!
a an at tap lot nap tan zip lap pit
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Cynthia Rylant
This Week's McDonald's Superstars
First Grade: Mercedes Miller
Second Grade: Remi Wallis
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Kindergarten, First, and Second grades are now reporting student progress by using an ungraded report card system. In the past, first and second graders were utilizing letter grades to show progress, but now it will be more of a checklist of skills needed. Therefore, we will NOT be using the Thinkwave online grading program for displaying grades this year. Grades 3-8 will continue to use Thinkwave. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Spelling City!
A fantastic way to study spelling words is by using the link above for a website called Spelling City. NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR: St. John's has purchased the premium edition of Spelling City, which will add more games and activities than were available last year! The catch: you will need to have your student login each time when starting up the website with their own username and password in order to access the premium activities. Usernames and passwords can be found on a notecard coming home in the Friday Communication Folder. Please look for this notecard, and login Spelling City to play! Look for the lists under the group name "First and Second Grade 2014".
School Pictures!
School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 24th. The fall picture is the one from the waist up. Please send your child to school prepared for pictures on Wednesday!
Our Helper On Tuesdays
We welcome Megan Moreland to our classroom as an extra pair of hands on Tuesday mornings! Miss Megan is a freshman at HLG, majoring in Elementary Education. We are glad to have her join us!
Saxon Math Homework
As we continue to work to solidify our classroom schedule, it is looking like you can expect to see Saxon Math homework to be coming home in the Communication Folder on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. This was different this week, as we were testing (Lesson 10), but please look for it on those evenings as we continue on with Lesson 11 on Friday...
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 22nd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
We know that for those who love God all things work together for good. Romans 8:28
Thursday (First and Second)
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. John 15:16
Friday (Second)
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
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
Be sure to login and try Spelling City this week! See the link above, look for the group "First and Second Grade 2014" and the list called "September 19"! Remember, this will be the same list for both grades!
a an at tap lot nap tan zip lap pit
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Cynthia Rylant
This Week's McDonald's Superstars
First Grade: Mercedes Miller
Second Grade: Remi Wallis
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, September 11, 2014
September 12th News and Notes
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.
Grades K-4 Will Be Singing In Church on Sunday...
...September 14th at the 10:00 am service at St. John's Lutheran. Please have the children meet in the church basement by 9:40. They will be singing first and then will be able to sit by you, so please leave room for them at your pew!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Thursday (First and Second)
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. Acts 3:19
Friday (Second)
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Reading
The Daily Five technique is in place, and we are ready to begin our reading series! Please look for regular Reading homework to be coming home on Tuesday and Thursday evening of next week!
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 15th: Pam and Sam
Sight Words To Practice: up not jump
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 15th: David's New Friends
Vocabulary: groan different whisper carefully excited
Spelling
Next Friday will be the first Spelling Test opportunity for both grades! NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR: Grades 1 and 2 will both be studying the same spelling words:
on no not top pop I in it pin tip
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Number and Counting Books
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Nate Kibbler
Second Grade: Landon Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
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.
Grades K-4 Will Be Singing In Church on Sunday...
...September 14th at the 10:00 am service at St. John's Lutheran. Please have the children meet in the church basement by 9:40. They will be singing first and then will be able to sit by you, so please leave room for them at your pew!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 15th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Thursday (First and Second)
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. Acts 3:19
Friday (Second)
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Reading
The Daily Five technique is in place, and we are ready to begin our reading series! Please look for regular Reading homework to be coming home on Tuesday and Thursday evening of next week!
First Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 15th: Pam and Sam
Sight Words To Practice: up not jump
Second Grade Reading Story for the Week of September 15th: David's New Friends
Vocabulary: groan different whisper carefully excited
Spelling
Next Friday will be the first Spelling Test opportunity for both grades! NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR: Grades 1 and 2 will both be studying the same spelling words:
on no not top pop I in it pin tip
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Number and Counting Books
This Week's McDonald's Superstars:
First Grade: Nate Kibbler
Second Grade: Landon Rickey
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 5th News and Notes
Thursday, September 11th = PATRIOT DAY!
On September 11th, we remember the heroes from 2001. Please have your child wear red, white, or blue on Thursday to help recognize this important day in our history!
Religion
There will be a normal schedule for Memory Work next week. Memory Work consists of lyrics to the song that grades Kindergarten through Fourth will be singing at the September 14th 10:00 St. John's Church worship service!
Tuesday (First and Second)
Teach me Lord to wait.
Down on my knees
Till in Your own good time
You'll answer my plea.
Thursday (First and Second)
Help me not to rely on what others do.
Thursday (First and Second)
Help me not to rely on what others do.
But to wait in prayer for an answer from You.
Friday (Second)
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Reading/Spelling
This week, we continued to practice being independent readers and writers using "The Daily Five" method. While students built stamina while "Reading to Ourselves" and "Writing On Our Own", I was able to do some diagnostic testing on each student's reading abilities. We will conclude our introduction of The Daily Five next week, and plan to begin our Reading and Spelling studies starting the week of September 15th! In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a handout which will be helpful when we start digging into these subjects. One side features a Guided Reading Star which your student is using to help coach other students on difficult words while "Reading with Someone". Please use this tool at home while reading with your child, and ask them about "coaching" or "time". The flipside demonstrates the American Sign Language alphabet, which can be a fun way to practice those Spelling words!
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 10th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name. Please consider giving online ordering a try! Please use class code GQYQQ and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club.
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Mo Willems
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 - Isabella Logsdon
Second Grade - Alana Lemon
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday (Second)
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Reading/Spelling
This week, we continued to practice being independent readers and writers using "The Daily Five" method. While students built stamina while "Reading to Ourselves" and "Writing On Our Own", I was able to do some diagnostic testing on each student's reading abilities. We will conclude our introduction of The Daily Five next week, and plan to begin our Reading and Spelling studies starting the week of September 15th! In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a handout which will be helpful when we start digging into these subjects. One side features a Guided Reading Star which your student is using to help coach other students on difficult words while "Reading with Someone". Please use this tool at home while reading with your child, and ask them about "coaching" or "time". The flipside demonstrates the American Sign Language alphabet, which can be a fun way to practice those Spelling words!
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 10th. Please make checks payable to the company from which we are ordering and return in an envelope marked with your child's name. Please consider giving online ordering a try! Please use class code GQYQQ and click the link above for Scholastic Reading Club.
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Mo Willems
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 - Isabella Logsdon
Second Grade - Alana Lemon
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, August 28, 2014
August 29th News and Notes
Blogging Full Speed Ahead!
Hello everyone! 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.
Sleep and Breakfast Are 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 12:00! Please encourage your student to go to bed at a reasonable time, and to eat a good breakfast before coming to school each morning. Unfortunately, there are no snacks (or naps!) in first and second grade! Thanks!
Saxon Math Homework
Thank you to everyone for your attention regarding the math homework! This is a very important part of the Math program and will help them practice the skills they will need to move forward. I am still working to establish our weekly schedule, so Math homework is not quite as frequent as I had anticipated. Please continue to look for the homework in the folder each evening, just in case. It works best when you give your student a few minutes to complete the work on their own, then sit down with them and look over their paper (both sides) to make sure that they understand and have the correct answers. This homework is not an attempt to "trick" your child at all. If they miss something, please do fix it with them and talk about the answer so that the next time they encounter it on their own - on a test for example - they may be more successful. Please have them use pencil and crayon only (no markers or pens) to complete their work. If you have any questions on how to manage the math homework with your child, please let me know.
Parent Questionnaires and Handbook Sign-Off Sheets
If you have not yet returned these items to school, please do so on Tuesday morning. Thanks!
Morning Routine
Please continue to support and encourage your child to check in and follow our new morning routine. Kids can come into the gym and say their Memory Work to me right away on Memory days!
Handwriting Practice Sheets
In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a handwriting practice sheet that your child can keep at home and refer to when practicing their handwriting. We use the D'Nealian style of handwriting at St. John's, and yes...we do still teach cursive! This will begin toward the end of second grade!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 1st ... please note the change in due dates for next week due to NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR LABOR DAY:
Wednesday (First and Second)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Friday (First and Second)
I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14
No additional Memory Work for Second Grade on Friday this week!
Reading/Spelling
We have been working on ways for students to become more independent learners this week. We have been practicing techniques from The Daily Five - including "Reading to Ourselves", "Reading with Someone", and "Writing On Our Own". This week, we added "Word Work" and "Listening to Reading". We will continue to work on this next week. Please look for the first Spelling Test and Reading Sight and Vocabulary Words to appear further into September.
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Issac Chen
Second Grade: Eric Forney
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Alphabet Books
Thanks for all that you do for your student! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Hello everyone! 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.
Sleep and Breakfast Are 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 12:00! Please encourage your student to go to bed at a reasonable time, and to eat a good breakfast before coming to school each morning. Unfortunately, there are no snacks (or naps!) in first and second grade! Thanks!
Saxon Math Homework
Thank you to everyone for your attention regarding the math homework! This is a very important part of the Math program and will help them practice the skills they will need to move forward. I am still working to establish our weekly schedule, so Math homework is not quite as frequent as I had anticipated. Please continue to look for the homework in the folder each evening, just in case. It works best when you give your student a few minutes to complete the work on their own, then sit down with them and look over their paper (both sides) to make sure that they understand and have the correct answers. This homework is not an attempt to "trick" your child at all. If they miss something, please do fix it with them and talk about the answer so that the next time they encounter it on their own - on a test for example - they may be more successful. Please have them use pencil and crayon only (no markers or pens) to complete their work. If you have any questions on how to manage the math homework with your child, please let me know.
Parent Questionnaires and Handbook Sign-Off Sheets
If you have not yet returned these items to school, please do so on Tuesday morning. Thanks!
Morning Routine
Please continue to support and encourage your child to check in and follow our new morning routine. Kids can come into the gym and say their Memory Work to me right away on Memory days!
Handwriting Practice Sheets
In the Friday Communication Folder, please look for a handwriting practice sheet that your child can keep at home and refer to when practicing their handwriting. We use the D'Nealian style of handwriting at St. John's, and yes...we do still teach cursive! This will begin toward the end of second grade!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of September 1st ... please note the change in due dates for next week due to NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR LABOR DAY:
Wednesday (First and Second)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Friday (First and Second)
I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14
No additional Memory Work for Second Grade on Friday this week!
Reading/Spelling
We have been working on ways for students to become more independent learners this week. We have been practicing techniques from The Daily Five - including "Reading to Ourselves", "Reading with Someone", and "Writing On Our Own". This week, we added "Word Work" and "Listening to Reading". We will continue to work on this next week. Please look for the first Spelling Test and Reading Sight and Vocabulary Words to appear further into September.
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Issac Chen
Second Grade: Eric Forney
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Alphabet Books
Thanks for all that you do for your student! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, August 21, 2014
August 22nd News and Notes
Blog Invitations
I am including a printed copy of this week's blog in the Friday Communication Folder. Please let me know if you have any problems accessing the blog using the address on the pamphlet that I gave out on Orientation Night. (Also, let me know if you have not received (or need more copies of) this pamphlet.) Thank you for helping St. John's save on paper and printing costs again this school year! Please be sure to check the blog every Friday for a new parent letter.
New Morning Routine
The new routine of meeting in the gym in the mornings is going great! We are discussing ways to speed up the sign-in process (and as people get used to it, that should help as well). Please remember to tell your child to sign in and declare their lunch and extended care choices. Also, please remind them to set their lunch boxes and bookbags down by the piano (our class only), and to have a seat by the 1st and 2nd grade sign.
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)
I praise You, for I am...wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works. Psalm 139:14
Thursday (First and Second)
The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
Friday (Second)
The first commandment: You shall have no other Gods.
Reading/Spelling
We have been working on ways for students to become more independent learners this week. We have been practicing techniques from The Daily Five - including "Reading to Ourselves", "Reading with Someone", and "Writing On Our Own". We will continue to work on this next week. Please look for the first Spelling Test and Reading Sight and Vocabulary Words to appear in September.
Saxon Math Homework
Please look for the first math homework sheet in Friday's communication folder along with a parent letter which briefly describes the program. Help your child complete the homework, and return in the communication folder on Monday morning. Thanks in advance for your attention to this important subject!
Parent Questionnaire
Also in the communication folder, please look for a brief questionnaire that I hope you will fill out and return so that I can learn a little more about your child. Thanks in advance for your help!
Handbook Sign Off Sheets
Please remember to read our new 2014/2015 St. John's School Handbook, sign the back page, and return that page in your student's communication folder. Thanks!
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Robert Munsch
Click on the link above to listen to Robert Munsch read some of his stories!
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
I am including a printed copy of this week's blog in the Friday Communication Folder. Please let me know if you have any problems accessing the blog using the address on the pamphlet that I gave out on Orientation Night. (Also, let me know if you have not received (or need more copies of) this pamphlet.) Thank you for helping St. John's save on paper and printing costs again this school year! Please be sure to check the blog every Friday for a new parent letter.
New Morning Routine
The new routine of meeting in the gym in the mornings is going great! We are discussing ways to speed up the sign-in process (and as people get used to it, that should help as well). Please remember to tell your child to sign in and declare their lunch and extended care choices. Also, please remind them to set their lunch boxes and bookbags down by the piano (our class only), and to have a seat by the 1st and 2nd grade sign.
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)
I praise You, for I am...wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works. Psalm 139:14
Thursday (First and Second)
The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
Friday (Second)
The first commandment: You shall have no other Gods.
Reading/Spelling
We have been working on ways for students to become more independent learners this week. We have been practicing techniques from The Daily Five - including "Reading to Ourselves", "Reading with Someone", and "Writing On Our Own". We will continue to work on this next week. Please look for the first Spelling Test and Reading Sight and Vocabulary Words to appear in September.
Saxon Math Homework
Please look for the first math homework sheet in Friday's communication folder along with a parent letter which briefly describes the program. Help your child complete the homework, and return in the communication folder on Monday morning. Thanks in advance for your attention to this important subject!
Parent Questionnaire
Also in the communication folder, please look for a brief questionnaire that I hope you will fill out and return so that I can learn a little more about your child. Thanks in advance for your help!
Handbook Sign Off Sheets
Please remember to read our new 2014/2015 St. John's School Handbook, sign the back page, and return that page in your student's communication folder. Thanks!
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Robert Munsch
Click on the link above to listen to Robert Munsch read some of his stories!
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, May 22, 2014
May 23rd News and Notes
Field Trip Wrap-Up
We had a great time in Springfield on Tuesday! A big thanks to the parents that were able to go along and chaperone, and to all parents for getting the kids to school on time to leave at 7:30 and for making sure they had their lunches and spending money! We had beautiful weather and safe travels, and the kids enjoyed themselves, which was the whole purpose! After totaling up all expenses, I do see that I had my chaperones overpay for the trip by about 66 cents. If you would like your change, please see Mrs. Kendall in the office and she will take care of that for you...
Activities For Next Week
There are several special activities going on next week for the last week of school!
*No School - Monday, May 26th
in recognition of Memorial Day.
*Yearbook Signing - Tuesday, May 27th
Children are encouraged to bring a favorite pen of their choice to sign yearbooks.
*Clean Out of Desks - Wednesday, May 28th
We will be bringing home our school supplies on this day. Please send the regular bookbag along with a couple of extra plastic bags for loading up supplies.
*Early Dismissal - Thursday, May 29th
School will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Kids do not have to bring bookbags. Pizza boxes will come home with report cards enclosed (as long as all fees have been paid in full).
Goodbye and God's Blessings to Mrs. Winters!
We are sad to say good-bye to our classroom aide, Mrs. Winters. She and her family will be moving to St. Peters this summer. She has done so much to help us this school year! We will miss her greatly!
Thanks for all that you do for your child and their education! Have a nice, long weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
We had a great time in Springfield on Tuesday! A big thanks to the parents that were able to go along and chaperone, and to all parents for getting the kids to school on time to leave at 7:30 and for making sure they had their lunches and spending money! We had beautiful weather and safe travels, and the kids enjoyed themselves, which was the whole purpose! After totaling up all expenses, I do see that I had my chaperones overpay for the trip by about 66 cents. If you would like your change, please see Mrs. Kendall in the office and she will take care of that for you...
Activities For Next Week
There are several special activities going on next week for the last week of school!
*No School - Monday, May 26th
in recognition of Memorial Day.
*Yearbook Signing - Tuesday, May 27th
Children are encouraged to bring a favorite pen of their choice to sign yearbooks.
*Clean Out of Desks - Wednesday, May 28th
We will be bringing home our school supplies on this day. Please send the regular bookbag along with a couple of extra plastic bags for loading up supplies.
*Early Dismissal - Thursday, May 29th
School will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Kids do not have to bring bookbags. Pizza boxes will come home with report cards enclosed (as long as all fees have been paid in full).
Goodbye and God's Blessings to Mrs. Winters!
We are sad to say good-bye to our classroom aide, Mrs. Winters. She and her family will be moving to St. Peters this summer. She has done so much to help us this school year! We will miss her greatly!
Thanks for all that you do for your child and their education! Have a nice, long weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, May 16, 2014
May 16th News and Notes
Activities Coming Up Next Week
*Field Trip - Tuesday, May 20th
Please look for the brightly colored sheet in your child's Friday Communication Folder for more details on this trip. Please also sign and return the attached waiver by Monday!
*Field Day - Wednesday, May 21st
Please send your child to school in a St. John's t-shirt. They may also bring a water bottle marked with their name. We will be outside most of the day and I do have sunscreen that they can use, but a hat might also be a good idea to bring.
Religion
We will not be having Memory Work next week!
Reading
Reading Homework will be coming home on Monday and Thursday evenings next week.
First Grade Reading Story: Cool Jobs
Sight Words/Vocabulary: only laugh goes build ordinary interesting
Second Grade Reading Story: A Way to Help Planet Earth
Vocabulary: hardest conservation extinct trouble remains
Spelling
I'm goin' to ... Spelling City ... Spelling City here I come ....
We will not be having a formal spelling test this week, but students may wish to practice for a Spelling Bee! Spelling City makes this easy by archiving all of the lists from throughout the year!
First Grade Words: retry reuse remake unpack unsafe unlike saw cause
Bonus Word: interesting
Second Grade Words: place replace nine ninety side sidewalk face inside these tadpole
Bonus Word: conservation
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:Atticus Sternke
Second Grade:Brookelyn Livesay
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
Students may bring in ONE book of their choice, clearly marked with their name.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
*Field Trip - Tuesday, May 20th
Please look for the brightly colored sheet in your child's Friday Communication Folder for more details on this trip. Please also sign and return the attached waiver by Monday!
*Field Day - Wednesday, May 21st
Please send your child to school in a St. John's t-shirt. They may also bring a water bottle marked with their name. We will be outside most of the day and I do have sunscreen that they can use, but a hat might also be a good idea to bring.
Religion
We will not be having Memory Work next week!
Reading
Reading Homework will be coming home on Monday and Thursday evenings next week.
First Grade Reading Story: Cool Jobs
Sight Words/Vocabulary: only laugh goes build ordinary interesting
Second Grade Reading Story: A Way to Help Planet Earth
Vocabulary: hardest conservation extinct trouble remains
Spelling
I'm goin' to ... Spelling City ... Spelling City here I come ....
We will not be having a formal spelling test this week, but students may wish to practice for a Spelling Bee! Spelling City makes this easy by archiving all of the lists from throughout the year!
First Grade Words: retry reuse remake unpack unsafe unlike saw cause
Bonus Word: interesting
Second Grade Words: place replace nine ninety side sidewalk face inside these tadpole
Bonus Word: conservation
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:Atticus Sternke
Second Grade:Brookelyn Livesay
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
Students may bring in ONE book of their choice, clearly marked with their name.
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, May 9, 2014
May 9th News and Notes
Happy Mother's Day!
I hope all of our classroom moms have a great day on Sunday!
Hangers Needed
We will be needing a coat hanger to be used for a Social Studies project next week. It will still be usable when we are finished. Please send one to school by WEDNESDAY of next week. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of May 12th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses. Acts 1:8
Thursday (First and Second)
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Revelation 21:4
Friday (Second)
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Whistle for Willie
Sight Words/Vocabulary: early nothing along thought suddenly instead errand
Second Grade Reading Story: Splish! Splash! Animal Baths
Vocabulary: itches puddles handy preen beasts nibble
Spelling
Spelling City is available 24/7 for your studying enjoyment!
First Grade Words: haul cause saw claw paw dawn book took
Bonus Word: nothing
Second Grade Words: way away ball balloon play display joy enjoy explain meadow Bonus Word: itches
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:Trenten Coffman
Second Grade: Jacob Flowers
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
I hope all of our classroom moms have a great day on Sunday!
Hangers Needed
We will be needing a coat hanger to be used for a Social Studies project next week. It will still be usable when we are finished. Please send one to school by WEDNESDAY of next week. Thanks!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of May 12th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses. Acts 1:8
Thursday (First and Second)
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Revelation 21:4
Friday (Second)
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Whistle for Willie
Sight Words/Vocabulary: early nothing along thought suddenly instead errand
Second Grade Reading Story: Splish! Splash! Animal Baths
Vocabulary: itches puddles handy preen beasts nibble
Spelling
Spelling City is available 24/7 for your studying enjoyment!
First Grade Words: haul cause saw claw paw dawn book took
Bonus Word: nothing
Second Grade Words: way away ball balloon play display joy enjoy explain meadow Bonus Word: itches
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade:Trenten Coffman
Second Grade: Jacob Flowers
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, May 1, 2014
May 2nd News and Notes
Unit Five Sight Word/Vocabulary Review- First Grade
Please check the Friday folders for the results of this word review. Words that are circled were not recognized when they were tested on earlier this week.
Scholastic Book Order for May
Also included in the Friday folder is a book order for the month of May. This will be the last book order for this school year. If you would like to order, please send a check with completed order form in an envelope marked "Scholastic Book Order" by next Wednesday, May 7th. Online ordering is also available by clicking on the link above.
Olivia Day on Friday, May 9th
We will be celebrating the end of next week with Olivia the Pig on Friday. Olivia's favorite color is red, so in her honor, please send your child to school in something red on that day. I will try to remind the kids also as the day gets closer...
Love and Blessings to our Student Teacher Miss Wood...
As she graduates from HLG this weekend and starts work next Monday at her new position at Graceful Beginnings Preschool and Daycare!
Religion
Tuesday (First and Second)
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing, you may have life in His name.
John 20:31
Thursday (First and Second)
He was delivered over to death for our sins. Romans 4:25
Friday (Second)
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Olivia
Sight Words/Vocabulary: mother father four love always supposed firm
Second Grade Reading Story: Dig, Wait, Listen
Vocabulary: lengthy beyond burrow warning distant
Spelling
First Grade Words: book look cook took hood wood toy coin
Bonus Word:mother
Second Grade Words: rat rattle rid riddle sad saddle jig jiggle apple puddle
Bonus Word:beyond
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Olivia
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Please check the Friday folders for the results of this word review. Words that are circled were not recognized when they were tested on earlier this week.
Scholastic Book Order for May
Also included in the Friday folder is a book order for the month of May. This will be the last book order for this school year. If you would like to order, please send a check with completed order form in an envelope marked "Scholastic Book Order" by next Wednesday, May 7th. Online ordering is also available by clicking on the link above.
Olivia Day on Friday, May 9th
We will be celebrating the end of next week with Olivia the Pig on Friday. Olivia's favorite color is red, so in her honor, please send your child to school in something red on that day. I will try to remind the kids also as the day gets closer...
Love and Blessings to our Student Teacher Miss Wood...
As she graduates from HLG this weekend and starts work next Monday at her new position at Graceful Beginnings Preschool and Daycare!
Religion
Tuesday (First and Second)
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing, you may have life in His name.
John 20:31
Thursday (First and Second)
He was delivered over to death for our sins. Romans 4:25
Friday (Second)
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Olivia
Sight Words/Vocabulary: mother father four love always supposed firm
Second Grade Reading Story: Dig, Wait, Listen
Vocabulary: lengthy beyond burrow warning distant
Spelling
First Grade Words: book look cook took hood wood toy coin
Bonus Word:mother
Second Grade Words: rat rattle rid riddle sad saddle jig jiggle apple puddle
Bonus Word:beyond
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Olivia
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Friday, April 25, 2014
April 24th News and Notes
April 24th News and Notes
Hey guys!A few notes- we need parent helpers for our school-wide Field Day on Wednesday, May 21 st. If you would like to help out, just give us a note in your child's folder! Please let us know also if you will be able to attend our Field Trip to Springfield, IL on Tuesday, May 20 th. Also, the weather is still cooler/rainy, so a rain jacket or light jacket would be very helpful for recess time. Lastly, this coming week is my last week student teaching. I'm sad to leave, but feel blessed to have worked with each of your children.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of April 28 th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Thursday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "Because I live, you also will live." John 14:19
Friday (Second)
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
Reading
Next week will be unit test week over Unit 5 in our Reading books. This means we will not have regular Tuesday-Thursday Reading homework since we work hard on Unit tests each day in class and we will not begin a new story. Please take this opportunity to review all of the Unit Five vocabulary and sight words which can be found on the March 24th - April 17th News and Notes posts.
Spelling
Please look for the updated lists on Spelling City labeled "Unit Five Review". Words for both classes this week are review words selected from lists throughout Unit Five.
First Grade Words: her bird cart barn born horn cow town
Bonus Word: great
Second Grade Words: nap napkin pen pencil human giant lit little no noble
Bonus Word: neighbor
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Magic Tree House continued....
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
Kathryn Sutton
Aaron Logsdon
Thursday, April 17, 2014
April 17 News and Notes
April 17 News and Notes
Are you enjoying the beautiful weather? I know I am! Please
send a light jacket to school with your child for the hook. If
it is windy/slightly chilly by recess time in the morning, they have to wear
something on their arms!
Due to the fact that it is another short week, students will
say memory on Thursday and Friday. This is for BOTH grades. Reading will be normal this week.
A few things to remember for this event:
*Please drop your child's bike or scooter off at they gym on Thursday morning. Please mark the bike somehow with your child's name.
*Please send along helmets and any pads you would like them to wear and mark clearly with student name.
*Kids are required to bring a water bottle. Please mark this also clearly with the student name. No water bottle- no bike ride.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our field trip will take place on Tuesday, May 20th. We will be traveling to Springfield, Illinois to visit Riverside Stables. Our trip will include a tour of the barn, a group lesson on horse care, a visit with the barn animals, a turn to ride on a horse, a hay rack ride, and a picnic lunch. Cost for adults will be $10. Student admission is paid for through the Field Trip Fund. More details will follow as we get closer. Please send Mrs. Bradshaw a note or email if you would like to join us as an adult chaperone and driver!
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of April 15th:
Thursday (First and 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 28:20
Friday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: A Tiger Cub Grows Up
High Frequency Words/Vocabulary: wild learn enough air cub eyes open
Second Grade Reading Story: Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Vocabulary: glanced beloved promised noble gleamed wiggled
Spelling
First Grade Words: spoil coin join joy toy boy town mouse
Bonus Word: enough
Second Grade Words: no noble male female baby basic bacon relate return lion
Bonus Word: beloved
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Eric Forney
Second Grade: Hannah Epperson
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Miss Wood
Thursday, April 10, 2014
April 11 News and Notes
April 11th News and Notes
Wow! Testing week is over! Everyone did great, so make sure to give them a great big pat on the back! Since testing week is over, there will be no more water bottles at the desks. Thank you for helping us out this week with the water bottles!
Scholastic Book Order Form for April
Please look for a Scholastic Book Order form to come home in the Friday Communication Folder. If you would like to order this month, please return completed order form along with a check made out to Scholastic Book Club by Wednesday April 16th.
A Light Jacket for the Hook
For the next few weeks we will likely be experiencing colder mornings and warmer afternoons. I suggest that you send a light jacket that can be kept at school on your child's hallway hook. This way, they can wear their home coats/jackets in the morning, and have an option to change into for the warmer afternoon recess or P.E. times. Hopefully, it will start to level out on the temperature/weather soon. Thanks!
Please look for a Scholastic Book Order form to come home in the Friday Communication Folder. If you would like to order this month, please return completed order form along with a check made out to Scholastic Book Club by Wednesday April 16th.
A Light Jacket for the Hook
For the next few weeks we will likely be experiencing colder mornings and warmer afternoons. I suggest that you send a light jacket that can be kept at school on your child's hallway hook. This way, they can wear their home coats/jackets in the morning, and have an option to change into for the warmer afternoon recess or P.E. times. Hopefully, it will start to level out on the temperature/weather soon. Thanks!
No School on Friday 18 or Monday 21st!!
Due to this week being a short week we will have our spelling test on Thursday. There will also only be Memory on Tuesday and Thursday. We will also send home the soft books on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of April 14th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Thursday (First and Second)
The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Happy Fall!
Sight Words/Vocabulary: against yellow fall orange sure wondered below season
Second Grade Reading Story: Farfallina and Marcel
Vocabulary: peered giggled snuggled fluttered vanished recognized
Spelling
First Grade Words: cow town how mouse out mouth born fork
Bonus Word: sure
Second Grade Words: lit little set settle rip ripple pad paddle middle bubble
Bonus Word: recognized
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Remi Wallis
Second Grade: Brynn Dolbeare
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of April 14th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Thursday (First and Second)
The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Happy Fall!
Sight Words/Vocabulary: against yellow fall orange sure wondered below season
Second Grade Reading Story: Farfallina and Marcel
Vocabulary: peered giggled snuggled fluttered vanished recognized
Spelling
First Grade Words: cow town how mouse out mouth born fork
Bonus Word: sure
Second Grade Words: lit little set settle rip ripple pad paddle middle bubble
Bonus Word: recognized
McDonalds Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Remi Wallis
Second Grade: Brynn Dolbeare
Book Nook:
Junie B. Jones continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Miss Wood
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