Greetings from 2nd grade!! Our class really enjoyed the marble party last week and we are already working towards the next one. Keep it up 2nd grade!! Please take note of the following reminders:

Remember sightword flashcards go home on Tuesdays and are returned by Friday. Thank you for returning them promptly. Last week I had all the flashcards by Friday. I really appreciate it!!

If you have not returned your midterm please do so by Monday. Don’t forget to sign it!
The carnival is tonight from 3:30 to 7:30!! Hope to see you there. Thanks to the PTL for all their hard work.

Attached to the newsletter is our first science study guide. The science test will be Monday, October 12th. I know it seems like I am giving this to you really early, but your children will have to look up some answers for the study guide. I really want them to be prepared! We will be reviewing in class Oct. 5th-9th.

Next week, the teachers will be attending the Rocky Mountain District Conference. There will be no school Wednesday, September 30th through Friday, October 2nd. There will be no spelling or memory for those two days. The spelling list and memory attached is for the week of Oct. 5th-9th. You will have plenty of time to study!!

The 2nd grade classes will be singing in church on Sunday, October 11th at 8:00 a.m. Please make plans to be there. If you cannot attend Mrs. Bell will need a note. I look forward to hearing the kids praise the Lord!

I believe the PTL is starting a fundraiser on Monday, September 28th. The kids will have the opportunity to sell Yankee Candles. Be looking for more information to come home soon.

Here’s what we have been up to this week:

Religion: This week we started talking about the story of Moses. God protected baby Moses from the danger of being killed by the Egyptian soldiers because God had important work for Moses to do. God is powerful enough to protect us from dangers too. When we are sick, injured, or when other things go wrong, we can pray to God to help or to send helpers. He will always do what is best and at the time that is best. God had a plan for Moses and He has a plan for you too. Moses was chosen by God to lead the people out of Egypt. Moses wasn’t sure he could handle it, but God was with him every step of the way. Moses had to trust in the Lord. Some things in life are very difficult. God never said it would be easy to make the right choices. But He did say that when we rely on Him and trust in Him, we can be sure that He is with us and will help us.

Math: In math this week we tested over sums of 8 and 9 and began practicing sums of 10. We weighed some items using a scale and blocks (non-standard units). We practiced adding 10 to a multiple of 10, for example 40+10 or 70+10. We started putting things in pairs. Finally, we talked about place value, focusing on the tens and ones places.

Reading: In reading this week we talked about “wh” and “th.” We discussed how “th” can make two different sounds. We read a new story entitled “Animal Tracks.” We discussed the story and worked on summarizing. In addition, we worked on writing a short story and organizing the text. We did some reading in groups as well.

Science/SS: In science this week we talked about the parts of a plant. In addition, we discussed the function of each part of the plant. We did an experiment to prove how the stem functions and what happens when the stem of a plant is bent. The kids had to predict what would happen. Ask your child to explain. The science test over Unit A will be on October 12th. Please look at the study guide! In social studies, we talked about diagrams, especially family trees. We talked about generations and they made their own simple family tree. In addition, we talked about early America. We discussed the settlers, where they came from, and why they wanted to leave. We talked about what life was like in their new colony and what they learned from the Native Americans.

Language Arts: In language arts, we made a cover page for our personal narrative and it was sent home. Then, we started a new unit on nouns. Nouns can be people, places, things, and ideas. In addition we talked about proper nouns, which is something we struggle with when we write in our daily work. Hopefully this will give them a boost in the area.

Spelling/Phonics: In spelling this week we worked on vowel-consonant-e words. The kids should know that the silent “e” on the end makes the other vowel say its name (or makes it a long vowel). We have another unit on them next week. Remember, if you chose to go with the challenge list you only need to study that list for the test. In phonics we are continuing to review short vowels.

God’s blessings on the weekend!! Psalm 56:3 says, “When I am afraid I will trust in You.” Remember to put your trust in the Lord. He will always be there!

In Him,

Miss Rempfer

Spelling Words: bone, nose, use, these, rope, home, cute, close, hope, those, one, goes, make, ride
Challenge Words: globe, mule

Alternate List: begin, again, mittens, teaching, soap, children, size, speed, people, says, planted, headed, louder, sliding
Challenge Words: November, renewed

Memory: The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods.
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.