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
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