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
Thursday, December 18, 2014
December 19th News and Notes
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
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 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
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