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
Friday, September 26, 2014
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
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