Greetings from 2nd grade!! I feel like we still have so much to do, but so little time!! The end of the year is busy, busy, busy. Please take note of the following events and reminders.

Congratulations to the following students for completing all six months of the Book-It program: Cavin, Trevor, Alexis, Victoria, Haven, Brekyn, and Hailey. I will be providing a pizza lunch for these students on Friday, May 7th. Everything will be included. They do not have to bring anything. Thanks for your hard work!! Way to go!!

In science we have been focusing on our health. We have talked about exercise, water, and a balanced diet. Attached to the newsletter is a take home assignment. Your child is to keep a food log for an entire day. They need to write down what they eat and mark what food group it belongs to. Please have them be specific as possible. This take-home assignment is due on Monday, May 10th. Please have them turn it in as soon as it is completed. We will also be having a quiz over the food guide pyramid. It is also attached to the newsletter. Given a blank food pyramid your child will have to label where each group is located, how many servings are recommended each day, and give an example of a food that belongs in that group. This quiz will be given on Monday, May 10th as well.

The spring musical will be on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. This is a part of your child’s music grade. If your child cannot attend Mrs. Bell will need a note. We look forward to seeing you there!

Field Day is Friday, May 14th. The students do not report to school that day. Each child has chosen three events and will perform these events at Denver Lutheran High School. We have been practicing these events. I just want you all to know that this does count as a school day and if your child does not participate they will be counted absent. In addition, you are responsible for getting your child to and from field day and they are under your supervision during that day. Attached to the newsletter is more information for field day. If you have any questions please let me know.

Your child’s reading project is due Monday, May 17th. Remember they are to read a book that they have not already read and follow the guidelines that were given in the newsletter last week. Please do not wait for the last minute. If you need a shoebox, I have plenty!! Have fun!
Our field trip to the capitol building is also Monday, May 17th. Be looking for more information next week!

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

Religion: This week in religion, we talked about Peter being in prison. Peter did not do anything wrong. He was simply in prison for being a Christian. He was not worried because he gave his problems to God. God answered Peters prayers and he did go free. We need to remember that we too were trapped in a prison, a prison of sin. There is nothing we can do to free ourselves, but Jesus was sent to save us. We also talked about Saul’s conversion. God chose Saul to do a special job. The funny thing is, Saul was the enemy. Saul threw people in jail if they believed in Jesus, but God changed his heart and used Saul as a messenger. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and told others the good news of Christ.

Math: In math this week we learned how to show change for a dollar. This can be a very hard concept. We simply started with dimes and quarters. We also began dividing by two. I told the kids if they know how to multiply by 2, then dividing by 2 shouldn’t be too hard. We discussed probability and did a little experiment. The kids really enjoyed that. Finally, we practiced finding the area of a rectangle and reviewed multiply by zero.

Reading: In reading this week we tested our comprehension on the story “Two of Everything.” We reviewed synonyms and we are trying to finish up the chapter books we have started in our reading groups. It is so amazing to see how far they have come in their reading skills over the year. Thanks for all the work you do at home!

Language Arts: Our letters have been sent. If we do not hear back from our pen pals before school is out. I will mail your child his/her letter once I receive them. This week we learned how to use quotation marks. In addition, we reviewed the parts of a book, such as the title, table of contents, etc.

Science/SS: In science this week, each child planned their own balanced meal. We also talked about the importance of drinking water, especially when we are active. Finally, we talked about the benefits of exercise. Remember, your child has to keep a food log for one entire day. This take-home assignment is due on Monday, May 10th. In social studies we reviewed chapter two, including the vocab words occupation, income, business, and free enterprise. In addition, we began chapter three explaining the process of how goods get from the factory to us.

Spelling/Phonics: Next, week is our final spelling unit. We will be reviewing more –ed and –ing words. In phonics, we worked with the dipthongs oi and oy. We also reviewed vowel pairs and digraphs. We closed the week with a phonics test.

God’s blessings on the week ahead! Remember, you are God’s messenger too. You never have to worry because God is taking care of you!!

In Him,
Miss Rempfer

Spelling Words: liked, hoping, baked, using, chased, making closed, hiding, named, riding, time, sleep
Challenge Words: teasing, decided

Extra List: bound, linger, outlined, event, dining, bright, fight, laying, speak, dances, sleepy, seats, bow, outfit
Challenge Words: television, flashlight
Extra Challenge Words: California, Europe, international, antibiotic, lasagna, intermediate, bologna, lieutenant, pneumonia, soldier

Memory Work: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always to the very end of the age.

Matthew 28:19-20