Lots of Sunshine!

We had a fabulous time at our Reading Blizzard! We enjoyed lots of fun things and read a lot of books! Mrs. Dykstra was our mystery reader and we had pizza and cupcakes as treats! Look for pictures at the end of the blog. We had a fun time at the ODC this morning! The sunshine was amazing! We had fun enjoying God's creation! A few pictures at the end of the blog.

Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your child's life each day. It is a joy seeing them grow and change, and I find it hard to believe we are almost three fourths of the way through the year!   

HOMEWORK:

New homework will be sent home on Monday, Mar. 2 and is due back March 9th. I am sending home a double digit subtraction with regrouping paper. The kids have been working really hard on learning how to do this and could use a little more practice at home. Break it apart and do 3-4 problems a night or all at once. Whatever works best for your child.

New Memory work will be coming home on Monday. It will be our March verses.

*We will have a test on our 4th set of Red Words on Mar. 5. Please practice with your child this coming week on words that they may need extra practice with. We had some hard ones towards the end. Here is hte list in case you need them: also, were, only, whose, through, other, thought, always, once, its, though, won, against, move, because

*Make sure ALL library books come back next week please!

SPRING CONFERENCES: 

Conferences will be coming up at the end of March (March 26 & 30 from 4-8pm). 2nd grade takes a different twist on conferences in the Spring--they are actually STUDENT LED. This means that your son/daughter joins us in conversation, and he/she leads the conference. We work hard at creating a portfolio and collecting work samples, and it is an awesome experience for you to see how your child has taken ownership of his/her learning this year. This means that all 2nd grade conferences are in person. As teachers and parents, we are able to encourage and pour into your child, as well as find ways to challenge him/her for the last quarter of 2nd grade. This is a very important time together, and you'll want to save the date. Look for a link to be coming soon for sign ups!

Spring Concert

The elementary students Y5-5th grade  at South Side, Pine Ridge, and Forest School will be performing at our Spring concert on Mar. 12. Please mark this date on your calendar! 

• Young 5s through 5th grade students should arrive between 6:00-6:15. They will meet with their teachers in the lobby. Families will head into the sanctuary to be seated by 6:20. 

• Preschoolers should arrive with their families and be seated in the sanctuary by 6:20. They will be called up to the stage to sing part way into the program.

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

Mar. 2: Math and Reading Homework due

Mar. 12: Spring Concert

Mar. 26 and 30: Spring conferences

Apr. 3-10: Spring Break

Spring Like Weather

A wonderful week in 2nd grade! Students started reading non fiction books and are enjoying learning about God through history and his creation! We started brainstorming ideas for our All About books. Students worked hard on facts they already know so that we can then focus on what we need to research. We worshiped together on Ash Wednesday and talked about how we deserve death but Jesus bore our punishment and we have the hope of living with God in Heaven some day! 

HOMEWORK:

New homework will be sent home on Monday, Feb. 23 and is due back March 2nd. We have switched to Subtraction Facts for our Math Homework.

Psalm 121 has been sent home. Please use for devotions this month.

*New words of the week will be coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.  Please work on words your child may need extra practice with. Looking ahead we will have a test in a couple of weeks.

*Make sure ALL library books come back next week please!

Reading Blizzard:
The 2nd graders love to celebrate reading! One way that we will do that this year is by having a "READING BLIZZARD" during the school day on Tuesday, February 24 . The students will come to school in their pajamas, and they may also bring a pillow, blanket, and a stuffed animal. We will spend a large part of the day reading, hearing stories from a special guest, enjoying pizza together, and doing a variety of other fun reading/blizzard themed things!

Donuts at Dawn

Parent board invites you to come to school for Donuts at Dawn. Students are invited to bring one parent or special adult for a donut treat and a scavenger hunt challenge around the school. Younger siblings are also welcome to come.

Preschool: Thursday February 26 from 8:00-8:30.

Y5-2nd grade: Friday February 27 from 7:50-8:30

*On Friday families are also invited to stay for Friday Praise from 8:35-9:05. 

Outdoor Discovery Center:

The 2nd graders will be heading to the ODC on the 27th of Feb. We will enjoy some time together exploring outside and seeing the animals. We will be  there in the morning so please dress for the weather! We will be back in time for lunch.

SPRING CONFERENCES: 

Conferences will be coming up at the end of March (March 26 & 30 from 4-8pm). 2nd grade takes a different twist on conferences in the Spring--they are actually STUDENT LED. This means that your son/daughter joins us in conversation, and he/she leads the conference. We work hard at creating a portfolio and collecting work samples, and it is an awesome experience for you to see how your child has taken ownership of his/her learning this year. This means that all 2nd grade conferences are in person. As teachers and parents, we are able to encourage and pour into your child, as well as find ways to challenge him/her for the last quarter of 2nd grade. This is a very important time together, and you'll want to save the date. Look for a link to be coming soon for sign ups!

Wacky Wednesdays
The Parent Board has some fun Wacky Wednesdays planned to spruce up our winter Wednesdays at South Side and Pine Ridge! Here is the schedule:

• February 4: Pajama Day
• February 11: Sports Day (Clothing and hats only; no equipment please)
• February 18: Hawaiian Day 
• February 25: Backwards Day 

The Winning Class for each week (highest % participation) will win a voucher for a hot chocolate party on a date that works for the class.

Spring Concert

The elementary students Y5-5th grade  at South Side, Pine Ridge, and Forest School will be performing at our Spring concert on Mar. 12. Please mark this date on your calendar! More details to come later!

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

Feb. 23: Math and Reading Homework due

Feb. 24: Reading Blizzard

Feb. 25: Backwards Day

Feb. 27: ODC and Donuts at Dawn

Mar. 12: Spring Concert

Mar. 26 and 30: Spring conferences

Apr. 3-10: Spring Break

Valentine's Day

We had a fun week in 2nd grade! We had a fun Valentine's Party! What great a day to share with our friends and classmates in 2nd grade! We have so much to be thankful for and the goodness and love God showers on us is amazing! God's faithfulness is evident each and every day! It's such a blessing to see the kids grow in their faith each day and know they love Jesus! Thank you for your faithfulness in making Christian education a priority for your family! It is an honor to teach your son/daughter each day!  

HOMEWORK:

New homework will be sent home on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and is due back the 23rd. We have switched to Subtraction Facts for our Math Homework.

Psalm 121 has been sent home. Please use for devotions this month.

*New words of the week will be coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday. Sorry for the mix up, I sent home 4 rows of words last week. The paper with 3 rows is coming home on Monday. Please work on words your child may need extra practice with. Looking ahead we will have a test in a couple of weeks.

*Make sure ALL library books come back next week please!

Reading Blizzard:
The 2nd graders love to celebrate reading! One way that we will do that this year is by having a "READING BLIZZARD" during the school day on Tuesday, February 24 . The students will come to school in their pajamas, and they may also bring a pillow, blanket, and a stuffed animal. We will spend a large part of the day reading, hearing stories from a special guest, enjoying pizza together, and doing a variety of other fun reading/blizzard themed things!

Donuts at Dawn

Parent board invites you to come to school for Donuts at Dawn. Students are invited to bring one parent or special adult for a donut treat and a scavenger hunt challenge around the school. Younger siblings are also welcome to come.

Preschool: Thursday February 26 from 8:00-8:30.

Y5-2nd grade: Friday February 27 from 7:50-8:30

*On Friday families are also invited to stay for Friday Praise from 8:35-9:05. 

Outdoor Discovery Center:

The 2nd graders will be heading to the ODC on the 27th of Feb. We will enjoy some time together exploring outside and seeing the animals. We will be  there in the morning so please dress for the weather! We will be back in time for lunch.

SPRING CONFERENCES: 

Conferences will be coming up at the end of March (March 26 & 30 from 4-8pm). 2nd grade takes a different twist on conferences in the Spring--they are actually STUDENT LED. This means that your son/daughter joins us in conversation, and he/she leads the conference. We work hard at creating a portfolio and collecting work samples, and it is an awesome experience for you to see how your child has taken ownership of his/her learning this year. This means that all 2nd grade conferences are in person. As teachers and parents, we are able to encourage and pour into your child, as well as find ways to challenge him/her for the last quarter of 2nd grade. This is a very important time together, and you'll want to save the date. Look for a link to be coming soon for sign ups!

Wacky Wednesdays
The Parent Board has some fun Wacky Wednesdays planned to spruce up our winter Wednesdays at South Side and Pine Ridge! Here is the schedule:

• February 4: Pajama Day
• February 11: Sports Day (Clothing and hats only; no equipment please)
• February 18: Hawaiian Day 
• February 25: Backwards Day 

The Winning Class for each week (highest % participation) will win a voucher for a hot chocolate party on a date that works for the class.

Spring Concert

The elementary students Y5-5th grade  at South Side, Pine Ridge, and Forest School will be performing at our Spring concert on Mar. 12. Please mark this date on your calendar! More details to come later!

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

Feb. 13 and 16: No School

Feb. 17: Math and Reading Homework due

Feb. 19: Hawaiian Day

Feb. 24: Reading Blizzard

Feb. 27: ODC and Donuts at Dawn

Mar. 12: Spring Concert

Mar. 26 and 30: Spring conferences

Apr. 3-10: Spring Break

100 Days!!

God is good! All the time! We celebrated 100 days of school this week and the kids had a fun time! We ate our cereal together, had devotions and looked back on God's goodness, and then celebrated with a variety of fun activities. The kids had cool ideas using a variety of items. We spelled out words with cups and linking cubes made the number 100 with dominoes and building blocks. The kids have such great imaginations! The students looked fabulous dressed as 100 year olds! What a blessing to be together! Pictures at the end of the blog. 

HOMEWORK:

New homework will be sent home on Monday, Feb. 9 and due back the 17th (because of the long weekend). We have switched to Subtraction Facts for our Math Homework.

Psalm 121 has been sent home. Please use for devotions this month.

*New words of the week will be coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday. 

*Make sure ALL library books come back next week please!

Jungle Explorer:

Caleb was our special 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 like football and soccer. We love that you want to be a work for your dad when you grow up! Your favorite place is Florida and your favorite food is steak. You are so special to God and to us, Caleb, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

Valentine's Day:

We will have a small party in our classroom on Feb. 12. I sent home a class list last week if you wanted to get started on your Valentines. I have linked a sign up genius to send a snack/drink for our party on the 12th. Thanks so much to the parents who signed up to send in a snack and drink!!

Reading Blizzard:
The 2nd graders love to celebrate reading! One way that we will do that this year is by having a "READING BLIZZARD" during the school day on Tuesday, February 24 . The students will come to school in their pajamas, and they may also bring a pillow, blanket, and a stuffed animal. We will spend a large part of the day reading, hearing stories from a special guest, enjoying pizza together, and doing a variety of other fun reading/blizzard themed things!

SPRING CONFERENCES: 

Conferences will be coming up at the end of March (March 26 & 30 from 4-8pm). 2nd grade takes a different twist on conferences in the Spring--they are actually STUDENT LED. This means that your son/daughter joins us in conversation, and he/she leads the conference. We work hard at creating a portfolio and collecting work samples, and it is an awesome experience for you to see how your child has taken ownership of his/her learning this year. This means that all 2nd grade conferences are in person. As teachers and parents, we are able to encourage and pour into your child, as well as find ways to challenge him/her for the last quarter of 2nd grade. This is a very important time together, and you'll want to save the date. Look for a link to be coming soon for sign ups!

Wacky Wednesdays
The Parent Board has some fun Wacky Wednesdays planned to spruce up our winter Wednesdays at South Side and Pine Ridge! Here is the schedule:

• February 4: Pajama Day
• February 11: Sports Day (Clothing and hats only; no equipment please)
• February 18: Hawaiian Day 
• February 25: Backwards Day 

The Winning Class for each week (highest % participation) will win a voucher for a hot chocolate party on a date that works for the class.

Spring Concert

The elementary students Y5-5th grade  at South Side, Pine Ridge, and Forest School will be performing at our Spring concert on Mar. 12. Please mark this date on your calendar! More details to come later!

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

Feb. 9: Math and Reading Homework due

Feb. 11: Sports Day

Feb. 12: Valentine's Day Party

Feb. 13 and 16: No school- Mid Winter Break

Feb. 24: Reading Blizzard

Mar. 12: Spring Concert

Mar. 26 and 30: Spring conferences

Apr. 3-10: Spring Break