Six Flags Read to Succeed Challenge!
Two weeks left... forms due back to school on February 13th!
Save The Date!
Our big year-end field trip for the first and second grade will take place on Thursday, May 7th. We will be touring the Fox Theatre and The Butterfly House in St. Louis. We will need lots of parent chaperones for this event. Please let me know if you might be able to join us! More details to follow as we get closer...
Snow Days and the Blog
If we should happen to have a snow day within the next few months, please be sure to check this blog for updates on what might be due the day we come back, etc. Unless the power is out, I should be able to update you via this blog from my home way over in Illinois!
Valentines Day
Valentines Day will be celebrated in our classroom on Friday, February 13th. Below is a list of children in our classroom. This list will be helpful as children are working on their valentine cards. Please make sure that each child brings a card for every member of the class. Please let the kids fill out their own valentines, as this provides a good chance for handwriting and spelling practice! We will begin our Valentine's Party at 1:00 on that Friday afternoon. THIS DAY WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED AS AN EARLY OUT, BUT WE WILL BE ATTENDING SCHOOL FOR THE FULL DAY. If kids would wish to bring their cards early, I can store them until the day of the party. Thanks!
Second Grade First Grade
Trenten Coffman Issac Chen
Eric Forney Jared Duccini
Alana Lemon Zack French
Charlie Noel Nate Kibbler
Landon Rickey Isabella Logsdon
Atticus Sternke Ava McKinney
Kathryn Sutton Mercedes Miller
Remi Wallis Ethan Moline
David Munger Kamilah Paaluhi
Riah Wigfall Livia Rickey
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of February 2nd:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. Isaiah 53:4
Thursday (First and Second)
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1
Friday (Second)
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty. Isaiah 6:3
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Kids Have Fun!
Vocabulary: girl water friend does boy by any
Second Grade Reading Story: Stirring Up Memories
Vocabulary: memories glamorous imagination creating familiar occasions
Spelling
Don't forget to visit Spelling City!
First Grade Words: day fly trusted weekly campfire blooming under myself inside problem thought where
Bonus Sentence: She has a good grade in math.
Second Grade Words: fair hair pair chair shark star care stare dare rare
Bonus Word: imagination
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Jared Duccini
Second Grade: Eric Forney
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
My Favorite Book
Students may bring in ONE book from home. Please label clearly with your child's name!
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
January 23rd News and Notes
Important Events For Next Week
Wednesday- St. John's Students will be meeting Holy Family students at St. John's Lutheran Church for a combined chapel service. Then, we will be walking to Holy Family to tour their facility and meet friends who are our age. Please be sure to dress students warmly and with appropriate shoes for this walking event.
Friday - St. John's Night at Bonkers - 6:30-9:00 p.m. Be sure to tell the attendant at the door that you are from St. John's. Some of the proceeds from the event are kicked back to St. John's.
Six Flags Read to Succeed Challenge!
Three weeks left....please keep reading for this goal! Also, January Book It! forms due Monday, February 2nd!
Library Time is on Thursdays
Please help your student remember to bring their library books to school on Thursdays each week so that they can check out new books. If you have lost books, please contact Mrs. Kendall in the office. Lost books are forgiven after a $5.00 fee per book is paid, and the student can check out books again after that...
Extra Pants/Warm Clothing for Recess
As long as the temperature is above the 20 degree mark, we plan to go outside for recess and get as much fresh air as possible! Please remember to send your child to school each day with the appropriate coat, hat, gloves, etc... Also, your child may want to keep an extra pair of pants in their bookbag or in a sack on their hallway hook. Sometimes with melting snow on the parking lot, accidents happen, and we may need to change into something dry for the afternoon! Thank you!
Save The Date!
Our big year-end field trip for the first and second grade will take place on Thursday, May 7th. We will be touring the Fox Theatre and The Butterfly House in St. Louis. We will need lots of parent chaperones for this event. Please let me know if you might be able to join us! More details to follow as we get closer...
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 26th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14
Thursday (First and Second)
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Friday (Second)
Your faith has saved you; go in peace. Luke 7:50
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Rose Robot Cleans Up
Vocabulary: find after old new
Second Grade Reading Story: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Vocabulary: furious neutral emergency impatient demand sincerely
Spelling
First Grade Words: my tell her soon shall stringy made feelings packed number want don't
Bonus Sentences: My little dog likes to nap with me. He snores and cuddles on my lap.
Second Grade Words: north port more store wore tore fort oar roar board
Bonus: sincerely
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Mercedes Miller
Second Grade: Riah Wigfall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Doreen Cronin
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Wednesday- St. John's Students will be meeting Holy Family students at St. John's Lutheran Church for a combined chapel service. Then, we will be walking to Holy Family to tour their facility and meet friends who are our age. Please be sure to dress students warmly and with appropriate shoes for this walking event.
Friday - St. John's Night at Bonkers - 6:30-9:00 p.m. Be sure to tell the attendant at the door that you are from St. John's. Some of the proceeds from the event are kicked back to St. John's.
Six Flags Read to Succeed Challenge!
Three weeks left....please keep reading for this goal! Also, January Book It! forms due Monday, February 2nd!
Library Time is on Thursdays
Please help your student remember to bring their library books to school on Thursdays each week so that they can check out new books. If you have lost books, please contact Mrs. Kendall in the office. Lost books are forgiven after a $5.00 fee per book is paid, and the student can check out books again after that...
Extra Pants/Warm Clothing for Recess
As long as the temperature is above the 20 degree mark, we plan to go outside for recess and get as much fresh air as possible! Please remember to send your child to school each day with the appropriate coat, hat, gloves, etc... Also, your child may want to keep an extra pair of pants in their bookbag or in a sack on their hallway hook. Sometimes with melting snow on the parking lot, accidents happen, and we may need to change into something dry for the afternoon! Thank you!
Save The Date!
Our big year-end field trip for the first and second grade will take place on Thursday, May 7th. We will be touring the Fox Theatre and The Butterfly House in St. Louis. We will need lots of parent chaperones for this event. Please let me know if you might be able to join us! More details to follow as we get closer...
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 26th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
Jesus said, "Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14
Thursday (First and Second)
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Friday (Second)
Your faith has saved you; go in peace. Luke 7:50
Reading
First Grade Reading Story: Rose Robot Cleans Up
Vocabulary: find after old new
Second Grade Reading Story: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Vocabulary: furious neutral emergency impatient demand sincerely
Spelling
First Grade Words: my tell her soon shall stringy made feelings packed number want don't
Bonus Sentences: My little dog likes to nap with me. He snores and cuddles on my lap.
Second Grade Words: north port more store wore tore fort oar roar board
Bonus: sincerely
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Mercedes Miller
Second Grade: Riah Wigfall
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Doreen Cronin
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, January 15, 2015
January 16th News and Notes
Important Events For Next Week
Monday - NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY Please note changes to our weekly schedule below.
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - February 11th
We will be traveling to the Quincy Community Theatre on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 11th to see the Student Theatre Musical "Honk!" We will be needing a few parent drivers for this event. Please send me a note or email if you would like to help. We are limited to two parent helpers per classroom.
Extra Pants/Warm Clothing for Recess
As long as the temperature is above the 20 degree mark, we plan to go outside for recess and get as much fresh air as possible! Please remember to send your child to school each day with the appropriate coat, hat, gloves, etc... Also, your child may want to keep an extra pair of pants in their bookbag or in a sack on their hallway hook. Sometimes with melting snow on the parking lot, accidents happen, and we may need to change into something dry for the afternoon! Thank you!
Six Flags Read To Succeed Challenge!
Remember....four weeks left to earn a free ticket!
Please Return Cardstock Copy of the Report Card
If you have not done so already, please remember to return the heavier cardstock copy of the report card sent out Monday after reviewing and signing the line for Second Quarter. You may keep the paper copy and comment sheet for your records.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 19th:
WEDNESDAY (FIRST AND SECOND)
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
FRIDAY (FIRST AND SECOND)
God has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives. Luke 4:18
No additional Friday Memory Work for Second Grade next week.
Reading
Due to the MLK Jr. holiday, Reading homework will come home on Wednesday and Friday evenings this week.
First Grade Reading Story: Masks! Masks! Masks!
Vocabulary: your into people soon every from
Second Grade Reading Story: Music of the Stone Age
Vocabulary: talent treasures impossible pleasant
Spelling
These words will be tested on Friday, 1/23.
First Grade Words: me run thing take she's looking little title will shell one two
Bonus Sentences: Frank goes to class at twelve. He'll take a test at one.
Second Grade Words: dark far farm are art start hard park part large
Bonus Word: pleasant
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Zack French
Second Grade: Trenten Coffman
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Jan Brett
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Monday - NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY Please note changes to our weekly schedule below.
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - February 11th
We will be traveling to the Quincy Community Theatre on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 11th to see the Student Theatre Musical "Honk!" We will be needing a few parent drivers for this event. Please send me a note or email if you would like to help. We are limited to two parent helpers per classroom.
Extra Pants/Warm Clothing for Recess
As long as the temperature is above the 20 degree mark, we plan to go outside for recess and get as much fresh air as possible! Please remember to send your child to school each day with the appropriate coat, hat, gloves, etc... Also, your child may want to keep an extra pair of pants in their bookbag or in a sack on their hallway hook. Sometimes with melting snow on the parking lot, accidents happen, and we may need to change into something dry for the afternoon! Thank you!
Six Flags Read To Succeed Challenge!
Remember....four weeks left to earn a free ticket!
Please Return Cardstock Copy of the Report Card
If you have not done so already, please remember to return the heavier cardstock copy of the report card sent out Monday after reviewing and signing the line for Second Quarter. You may keep the paper copy and comment sheet for your records.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 19th:
WEDNESDAY (FIRST AND SECOND)
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
FRIDAY (FIRST AND SECOND)
God has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives. Luke 4:18
No additional Friday Memory Work for Second Grade next week.
Reading
Due to the MLK Jr. holiday, Reading homework will come home on Wednesday and Friday evenings this week.
First Grade Reading Story: Masks! Masks! Masks!
Vocabulary: your into people soon every from
Second Grade Reading Story: Music of the Stone Age
Vocabulary: talent treasures impossible pleasant
Spelling
These words will be tested on Friday, 1/23.
First Grade Words: me run thing take she's looking little title will shell one two
Bonus Sentences: Frank goes to class at twelve. He'll take a test at one.
Second Grade Words: dark far farm are art start hard park part large
Bonus Word: pleasant
McDonald's Superstars of the Week:
First Grade: Zack French
Second Grade: Trenten Coffman
Next Week's Book Nook Author:
Jan Brett
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
Thursday, January 8, 2015
January 9th News and Notes
Big Changes in First and Second Grade!
On Monday of this week, we welcomed our 20th classmate, and 10th second grader to our school. Welcome to Riah Wigfall! Since our class has now grown to such a large size, the School Board made the decision to hire Mrs. Brooke Gheens to help out with the second grade in the mornings each day. The library has been moved, and that room is now set up as a classroom for the second grade, who will participate in Daily 5 activities and Math with Mrs. Gheens. First grade will be working upstairs in our original classroom with me each morning. Welcome Mrs. Gheens!
This is very exciting since it will allow a teacher to meet with each Reading group every day. Also, it will allow each class to have a Math lesson everyday. As a result, you can now expect to see Math homework in the folder almost every evening. Homework will not be given during lessons ending in 0 or 5, since those are assessment lessons that are done at school. Thanks in advance to your attention to these schedule changes! Let me know if you have any questions regarding these changes.
Important Events For Next Week
Friday - 1/16 - Early Release at 12:30pm - Teacher Inservice
Scholastic Reading Club Order Forms for January
In the Friday folder, please look for order forms from Scholastic. If you would like to order, please fill out and return with payment in an envelope marked "Scholastic Book Order" by Wednesday, January 14th. Online ordering is also still available by clicking on the link above and entering classroom code GQYQQ.
January Book It! Form
Please look for a Book It! form for the month of January in the Friday folder. If your child would like to participate, please complete and return to school by Friday, January 30th. Also remember...5 weeks left in the Six Flags Read to Succeed challenge...and Book It! reading can count toward this also!
Second Quarter Report Cards
In the Monday Communication Folder you will find the second quarter report card. Please review, sign and return the original, and keep the copy for your records.
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - February 11th
We will be travelling to the Quincy Community Theatre on the morning of Wednesday, February 11th to see the Student Theatre Musical "Honk!" We will be needing a few parent drivers for this event. Please send me a note or email if you would like to help. We are limited to two parent helpers per classroom.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 12th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. Titus 2:11
Thursday (First and Second)
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27
Friday (Second)
BONUS - Students do not have to participate, but will receive bonus points if they choose to!
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
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: Smile, Mike!
Vocabulary: call how more funny there so
Second Grade Reading Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears
Vocabulary: medium stubborn noticed cozy arrive argue
Spelling
First Grade Words: us six yes good jump five name drink stacked napkin some was
Bonus Sentences: The bee stung Bob on the heel. His heel swelled and felt hot.
Second Grade Words: near ear dear where here steer deer cheer verb perch
Bonus: medium
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Winter Stories...continued
Thanks for all that you do! Have a nice weekend and week ahead!
Love and Blessings,
Mrs. Bradshaw
kbradshaw@stjohnshannibal.org
On Monday of this week, we welcomed our 20th classmate, and 10th second grader to our school. Welcome to Riah Wigfall! Since our class has now grown to such a large size, the School Board made the decision to hire Mrs. Brooke Gheens to help out with the second grade in the mornings each day. The library has been moved, and that room is now set up as a classroom for the second grade, who will participate in Daily 5 activities and Math with Mrs. Gheens. First grade will be working upstairs in our original classroom with me each morning. Welcome Mrs. Gheens!
This is very exciting since it will allow a teacher to meet with each Reading group every day. Also, it will allow each class to have a Math lesson everyday. As a result, you can now expect to see Math homework in the folder almost every evening. Homework will not be given during lessons ending in 0 or 5, since those are assessment lessons that are done at school. Thanks in advance to your attention to these schedule changes! Let me know if you have any questions regarding these changes.
Important Events For Next Week
Friday - 1/16 - Early Release at 12:30pm - Teacher Inservice
Scholastic Reading Club Order Forms for January
In the Friday folder, please look for order forms from Scholastic. If you would like to order, please fill out and return with payment in an envelope marked "Scholastic Book Order" by Wednesday, January 14th. Online ordering is also still available by clicking on the link above and entering classroom code GQYQQ.
January Book It! Form
Please look for a Book It! form for the month of January in the Friday folder. If your child would like to participate, please complete and return to school by Friday, January 30th. Also remember...5 weeks left in the Six Flags Read to Succeed challenge...and Book It! reading can count toward this also!
Second Quarter Report Cards
In the Monday Communication Folder you will find the second quarter report card. Please review, sign and return the original, and keep the copy for your records.
Quincy Community Theatre Trip - February 11th
We will be travelling to the Quincy Community Theatre on the morning of Wednesday, February 11th to see the Student Theatre Musical "Honk!" We will be needing a few parent drivers for this event. Please send me a note or email if you would like to help. We are limited to two parent helpers per classroom.
Religion
Memory Work for the Week of January 12th:
Tuesday (First and Second)
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. Titus 2:11
Thursday (First and Second)
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27
Friday (Second)
BONUS - Students do not have to participate, but will receive bonus points if they choose to!
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
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: Smile, Mike!
Vocabulary: call how more funny there so
Second Grade Reading Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears
Vocabulary: medium stubborn noticed cozy arrive argue
Spelling
First Grade Words: us six yes good jump five name drink stacked napkin some was
Bonus Sentences: The bee stung Bob on the heel. His heel swelled and felt hot.
Second Grade Words: near ear dear where here steer deer cheer verb perch
Bonus: medium
Next Week's Book Nook Topic:
Winter Stories...continued
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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