Experiment to see what happens as seeds grow.

 What a week in second grade! It's been such a joy this week to watch the students dig deeper into some of the Old Testament. During Bible time, we briefly touched on the different judges, prophets, kings, and nation of Israel being split into two. I love the connection students have made between these people making mistakes and God still loving them. Just as we make mistakes and God still loves us! The kids have been working hard
and I am so proud of them! Thanks for all the support you've given me from home this first month as well! I certainly couldn't do it without you! 

HOMEWORK:

Your child's reading slip and math homework page are due Monday the 27th. Please return
them in your child's Friday Folder, along with the homework folder. 

Monday (27th) your child will come home with their homework folder again.

Inside will be...

- A Math worksheet that will be due on Monday, Oct. 4. Please remember to time your child on each half of the page and write their time in the side column.

- A Reading Minutes sheet that will be due on Monday, Oct. 4. Remember the goal is 100 minutes. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.

WORDS OF THE WEEK:

Thank you for helping your child practice: things, school, walk, always, great, find. Look for the blue half sheet in your child's Friday Folder.

This coming week's new words are: until, last, high

BIBLE MEMORY:

We are continuing to practice Psalm 8 and the students are doing really well. Please continue to practice this at home. Our goal is to have this completely memorized by the end of the month.

 

Jungle Explorer of the Week!

Linkon was our special Jungle of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you love building with wood, riding your dirt bike, and your favorite food is corndogs! We love that you want to be a
builder when you grow up! Your favorite place is the cottage. You are so special to God and to us, Linkon, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept. 27:Purple reading slip due, Math Homework due

Oct. 1: Library Books Due

Oct. 15: Report Cards go home

Oct. 18-19: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4pm-8pm

Oct. 21-22: CEA Convention (No School)

Walk-a-thon Week

What a week in second grade! It's been such a joy this week to watch the students dig deeper into some of the Old Testament Bible stories and they have loved making connections of how God used  these events in each person's life to keep his covenant with his people.  The kids have been working hard and I am so proud of them! Thanks for all the support you've given me from home this first month as well! I certainly couldn't do it without you! 

We had a great time at the Walk-a-thon! It was
wonderful to be in person and see all our siblings and friends!  Thanks so much for your support of Holland Christian! God is Good!!

Waiting to take the large group picture.

Enjoying out popsicles!

HOMEWORK:
Your child's reading slip and math homework page are due Monday the 20th. Please return them in your child's Friday Folder, along with the homework folder. 
Monday (20th) your child will come home with their homework folder again.
Inside will be...
- A Math worksheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 27. Please remember to time your child on each half of the page and write their time in the side column.

Chapel this week with Mr. Russ

- A Reading Minutes sheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 27. Remember the goal is 100 minutes. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.

WORDS OF THE WEEK:
Thank you for helping your child practice: things, school, walk. Look for the blue half sheet in your child's Friday Folder.
This coming week's new words are: always, great, find 

BIBLE MEMORY:
We are continuing to practice Psalm 8 and the students are doing really well. Please continue to practice this at home. Our goal is to have this completely memorized by the end of the month.

SCHOOL PICTURES:
Picture order forms came home last week Friday, and they are due by Monday, Sept 20. If you have multiple kiddos at HC, be sure to keep track of the pre-printed names on the order forms. Picture Day is Wednesday, Sept. 22. IF YOU WANT A YEARBOOK, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ORDER IT! We need you to return the picture order forms even if you aren't ordering anything, as our photo company needs the paperwork for each student. Thanks!

Jungle Explorer of the Week!

William was our Jungle Explorer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you love biking, running and tennis, and your favorite foods are pizza, frozen yogurt, and mac 'n cheese! We love that you want to be a F1 Race Car driver when you grow up! Your favorite place is the cottage on Torch Lake. You are so special to God and to us, William, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

POCKET DAY: 

Wednesday Sept. 22 is our 20th day of school already! Come ready to compete and see which 2nd grade class will have the most pockets! We'll be ready to count them up! :) Because of picture day your child can bring their pocket clothing along and put it on after we take our pictures.

BOOK ORDER:
Book orders came home last week Friday. Please place your orders by Monday, Sept. 20. You can place an online order and have access to ALL the books scholastic offers, or return the paper order form with checks made out to "Scholastic." Let me know if you'd like your order to be kept a secret from your child so you can use it as a gift, and I can set it aside.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 20: Reading Minutes Due, Math Homework Due, Picture Forms Due, Book Orders Due

Sept. 22: Picture Day, Pocket Day

Sept. 24: Library Books Due 

Oct. 18 &19: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 21 & 22: CEA Convention

Our investigation of what plants need for science!

Our class had a wonderful week! We have been so blessed to be together these first few weeks of school! The students are getting the routines and enjoy being together with their classmates. We have lots going on in each subject area, and have enjoyed learning about God's creation through our science experiments. Everyone enjoyed the cooler temperatures in the classroom this week too! 

BIBLE MEMORY:
*We are continuing to practice Psalm 8, and we are up to knowing verses 1-4 somewhat well. Please continue to practice this at home.

HOMEWORK:
*Your child's first reading slip and math homework page are due Monday the 13th. Please return them in your child's Friday Folder, along with the homework folder. 
*Monday (13th) your child will come home with their homework folder again.
Inside will be...
- A Math worksheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 20. Please remember to time your child on each half of the page and write their time in the side column.

- A Reading Minutes sheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 20. Remember the goal is 100 minutes. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns. 

Library Books:

Our class had Library today. Our scheduled time for Library is on Fridays from 12:45-1:15.  Please make sure library books are returned next week!

Words of the Week:

*Our 2nd Grade words we'll be focusing on reading/writing this coming week are: things, school, walk 

We will add on 3 words each week, and when we get to 15 words we'll have a spelling test on those 15 words. Look for a blue half sheet coming home today for your fridge. 

These words make up the 2nd grade sight word list that students should be able to read & write by the end of 2nd grade. 

WALK-A-THON:
We will have the Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Everyone in the class gets to participate, regardless of how much they raise. The parent team is ordering T-shirts and will have them available for the students to change into at school the day of our Walk-a-Thon. Parents are welcome to cheer kids on as they walk!  There will be fun prizes, and the class who raises the most money will get a pizza party! Most of all, thanks for supporting our school--the funds raised always go to enhance classroom learning and it is such a blessing! Packets were due today, if you forgot yours please return it to school by Monday morning!  Parent team will be counting totals on Monday. 

SCHOOL PICTURES:
*Picture order forms are coming home today, and they are due by Monday, Sept 20. If you have multiple kiddos at HC, be sure to keep track of the pre-printed names on the order forms. Picture Day will be Wednesday, Sept. 22. IF YOU WANT A YEARBOOK, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ORDER IT! We need you to return the picture order forms even if you aren't ordering anything, as our photo company needs the paperwork for each student. Thanks!

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

We will start with our first Jungle Explorer next week! I will pick a random stick and if your child is the Jungle Explorer I will send an email home to let you know what to do. So excited to learn more about each of our students!

BOOK ORDER:
Book orders are coming home today. Please place your orders by Monday, Sept. 20. You can place an online order and have access to ALL the books scholastic offers, or return the paper order form with checks made out to "Scholastic." Let me know if you'd like your order to be kept a secret from your child so you can use it as a gift, and I can set it aside.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 13: Reading Minutes Due, Math Homework Due

Sept. 15: School Walk-a-thon

Sept. 17: Library Books Due 
Sept. 20: Reading Minutes Due, Math Homework Due,School Picture Order Forms Due, Book Orders Due 
Sept. 22: School Picture Day,