It was a very busy day in 2nd and 3rd grade.  I have several important tidbits to share with you today.  First, tomorrow, our first spelling unit is due and we will take our first spelling test.  I will have to give two spelling tests tomorrow, one to second, the other to third.  If there is a parent available who would like to help give one of the tests, I would gladly welcome them :) 

Also, August reading logs will be due on Monday.  Your child will receive a September reading log on Monday.  We will combine reading minutes for both August and September.

HOMEWORK:
Math:  Home Link (Both 2nd & 3rd)
Social Studies:  Cardinal & Intermediate Directions (3rd only)
Spelling:  Unit One Due tomorrow (Both 2nd & 3rd)

SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!

Please don't forget about Bible Memory Work--Your child should be prepared to recited Matthew 5:14-15 on Wednesday.

Thanks for all you do!

I really hope your children are enjoying their learning.  We have gotten into a good routine and expectations are set.  3rd Grade parents, your child does not have a home link again today because we went into the lab and practiced getting on ALEKS again.  Today, I gave your child a spiral bound notebook for his/her ALEKS work.  There is a label in  the inside cover with your child's username and password.  When they do their ALEKS work, it needs to be done in this notebook with the page dated.  You are free to help your child with ALEKS so long as you are not giving them the answers and allowing them to learn the process.  There will be times when the questions are numbered.  If the questions are numbered, it is an assessment and your child should do it on his/her own so we can see what he/she knows or does not know.

I apologize to those of you who have signed up to volunteer and have not heard from me yet.  I have not had a free moment to sit down and figure out what I have and/or need.  You are always welcome to come and help and if you show up, I don't have any doubt that I can find something for you to do.  I will need some volunteers for BMW next Wednesday for sure.  My plan is to set down over the weekend and try to organize volunteers.

As always, please feel free to contact me if any questions arise.

Well, we have another successful day under our belt.  Our 3rd graders got on their ALEKS accounts today during math.  If you have a third grader, they are required to get on ALEKS for 30 minutes a week.  He/she will have until Sunday at 6pm to complete their ALEKS for the week.  This will count as part of your child's math grade.  I will send usernames and passwords home before the week is up.  2nd graders are not responsible for ALEKS.  They will start in 3rd grade.

HOMEWORK:

*Soc. Stud. (3rd grade):  Snappy Safari worksheet (cardinal & intermediate directions)--If your child completed it, he/she may have already turned it in.

*Math (2nd grade):  Home Link

3rd grade does not have a home link today because we spent our math time in the computer lab on ALEKS.

Good Afternoon!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  We had a great Monday here at school.  There are a few items that will come home today.  First is the Mystery Bag Calendar to be found in your child's "TAKE HOME" folder.  Second is the weekly home note which will give you an overview of our week.  Most homework assignments are listed on the "Homework" section of the home note.  Please initial daily when the homework is completed.  Both 2nd and 3rd grade have a Math Home Link to complete this evening.  And last, but not least...our BMW (Bible Memory Work) can be found in a plastic sleeve in your child's binder.  Please keep this in the binder so we can practice at school.  Our BMW for this week is found in Matthew 5:14-15.  Your child should be ready to recite this verse by next Wednesday.  The following week we will add verse 16.

A little side note...they are working on the air conditioning for our classroom.  Please be sure your child has a water bottle here at school so he/she can stay properly hydrated during these hot days!  Thank you!

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if any questions and/or concerns arise\ :)

STAY COOL!

Well I would say that our first week went off without a hitch.  I have a great class and we are off to a great start.  I was unable to finish the Mystery Bag Calendar.  It will for sure come home on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
*PLAY PLAY PLAY!!!
*READ for 20 minutes each day!

Please feel free to contact me if any questions and/or concerns arise.

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!!  :)

I apologize for the late entry.  I had a few technical difficulties.  Our second day of school went off without a hitch.  I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know your children.  Now for the serious stuff...Please do not send anything in your child's lunch that may need to be cooked, heated or reheated.  Yes, I do have a microwave in the classroom but here is where the glitch comes in.  We have 21 children in our class.  Today, five of those children brought something that required microwave use.  Our lunch period is only 20 minutes long and if your child is the last one in line, he/she may not have much time left to eat.  In addition, since I spent my entire lunch heating lunches, I didn't have enough time to eat myself.  Please help us out and allow us to spend our time eating during lunch and refrain from sending in those types of lunches.  An easy solution may be to heat the food at home and then send it in a thermos.  I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.  Parents:  If you signed up to help supervise lunch, you are welcome anytime.

HOMEWORK:

*READ for 20 minutes
*3rd Graders:  Math HOME LINK
*2nd Graders:  Science Interview (Due Thurs. Aug. 28th)

Enjoy your Evening!!!  :)

Welcome to the Covenant Christian Followers of Christ Blog.  I am looking forward to getting to know your second and third grade students.  This blog will be one line of communication between you (the parent(s) and me.  We will of course, use other avenues of communication, but you will be able to find important information on this blog as well as fun tidbits that went into our day.  I'm looking forward to a great year of learning.  So...here we go!!!