Second Grade Newsletter

April 27, 2009

Dear Parents,

This Thursday your child will be participating in the CLS Musical Dragon Quest. We have been working hard learning the words to songs from such countries as Germany, Russia, and Mexico. A note is attached concerning costumes, as well as the time your child needs to be in the second grade classroom Thursday evening. Please come join us for a fun evening of family entertainment!

This Wednesday the mid-term form for the fourth grading period will be coming home. Please review it with your child and return it this Friday, May 1.

Don’t forget . . . Casual Day is this Friday, May 1.

Memory Work

          John 15:12        My command is this:  Love each other as I      have loved you.

          Psalm 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.    

Spelling

          better                    bottom               hammer

          mitten                   scatter                kitten

          rabbit                    button                 hello 

          yellow                  sudden                letter

Have a blessed week! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your convenience.

In Christ,   

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

April 20, 2009

Dear Parents,

Attached to this newsletter you will find a letter about costumes for the upcoming school musical Dragon Quest. The night of the play, Thursday, April 30, is fast approaching!

Last two stories in the blue reader!!!

          Wicker School Takes Action          City Green

Memory work

1 John 1:7                  

The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

John 14:19

(Jesus said,) “Because I live, you also will live.”

Spelling Words

          earn                                         learn

          heard                                       hour

          flour                                         sour

          piece                                       already

          action                                      section

Have a great week! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your convenience.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

April 6, 2009

Dear Parents,

Since this is the Lenten Season, we have been studying the events that led up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. This week, Holy Week, there is no chapel on Wednesday. Instead, there are services on Thursday and Friday. (The second graders will be attending the Thursday service only.) On Friday the second graders will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. for Easter Break. Classes will resume on Monday, April 20.

Stories to read from blue reader:

          A Good Idea                          Annie’s Gift

Memory Work

Romans 6:23     The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 21:9    “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

Spelling Words

                    ache                              chorus

                   stomach                        chord

                   echo                              school

                   though                           group

                   uniform                          music                           

Have a Blessed Easter as we celebrate our risen Lord!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

March 30, 2009

Dear Parents,

There is a note attached to this newsletter in regards to costumes for the school musical Dragon Quest. Additional notes will be coming home in the weeks to come. Our class has been busy practicing their parts on stage and learning new songs.

We are continuing to learn new concepts, as well as to review old ones, in our math curriculum. It is important that you go over Side B of the math sheet that is sent home for homework with your child Monday through Thursday. Those students who receive extra help at home have a greater understanding of the concepts, and therefore perform much better during testing each week. Your continued support is invaluable!

          Stories to read in blue reader:

                    Stone Soup:  A Folktale                  Stone Soup

Memory Work

          Matthew 19:14    Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Spelling Words

                        airplane                chair                     pair             mean

                   hair                       care                    share

                   badge                  making                 judge

If you haven’t done so already, please return your child’s report card tomorrow. Thank you!

In Christ,  

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

March 23, 2009

Dear Parents,

We are already beginning the last nine weeks of the school year! Please watch for reports cards which will be coming home this Wednesday. They should be returned by Tuesday, March 31.

          Stories to read in blue reader:

          Start Collecting! It’s Fun!                          The Puddle Pail

Memory Work

Romans 10:9     Confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. And you will be saved.

Have a great week!

In Christ,  

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

March 16, 2009

Dear Parents,

Have your children been humming new tunes around the house lately? Over the past few weeks we have begun learning songs we will be singing in the musical production Dragon Quest on Thursday,

April 30. More information will be coming home soon. Mark your calendars now to attend!

The requirements for the March Pizza Hut Book-It, which are due this Friday, March 20, include a “foot report” and an illustration of Luke 23:32-46.

Stories to read from blue reader:

          The Clubhouse                      Lemonade for Sale

Many of the second graders are not able to say their memory work on Thursday morning. Others know the words but they do not know where they can find it in the Bible. Please work with your child so that they are ready on Thursday morning. 

Memory Work

          Matthew 28:19  Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Our second grade class is ready to welcome spring back. We have several spring art projects to make, and we also look forward to once again playing in the field at recess. Please remember to put names on new spring jackets as they are often removed on warm days. Have a great week!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

March 9, 2009

Dear Parents,

If you didn’t already hear, we had several students out sick last week. At the beginning of the year I had a few parents send in Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to clean the surfaces of our desks. I am currently out of any wipes and encourage you to send in a container if you’re able to. Thanks for your help in keeping everyone healthy!

Remember that Wednesday is family day. If you are planning on coming to chapel at 10:00 a.m. and eating lunch at 11:00 a.m. with your child, you need to send a note in to me so that our cooks know how much food to prepare.

Stories to read from blue reader:

          Tex and the Big Bad T. Rex           Let’s Go Dinosaur Tracking!

Memory Work

Ephesians 6:1  Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

          Psalms 107:1    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Spelling Words

          undo                              unfair                    expect       

          unlucky                          unlike                   index

untie                              unhappy

          front                               probably

The requirements for the March Pizza Hut Book-It which are due this Friday, March 20, include a “foot report” and an illustration of Luke 23:32-46.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

March 2, 2009

Dear Parents,

This is the last month your child can qualify to receive a Pizza Hut Book-It Certificate. The requirements for this month include:

·        Completion of a “foot report”

·        Illustrating the Bible verses Luke 23:32-46

The requirements are due by Friday, March 20.

Casual day is this Friday, March 6.

Our class is singing Sunday, March 8,  at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria. Please see the attached note for further details.

Stories to read from blue reader this week:

          Splash!                Down in the Sea: The Jellyfish

Memory Work            

Mark 5:19 Go home to your friends, and tell them what wonderful things God has done for you.

Spelling Words

                   neighbor                                 sleigh

                   weigh                                      really

                   reindeer                                  veil

                   weight                                     mostly

                   grow                                        near

Have a great week! If you have any concerns, please call me at your convenience.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

February 24, 2009

Dear Parents,

We are studying famous African Americans of the past and present. P.T.L. mothers have colorfully decorated the hallway bulletin boards with information about Black History. This week the students will enjoy a meal of special foods served by dedicated volunteers, and they will also attend an assembly in celebration of Black History Month.  

This Friday is the last day to turn in your “foot report” and illustration of Luke 5:1-11 for your free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut.

Stories to read in blue reader:

          A True Boating Family           Riding the Ferry

Memory Work

Psalm 47:1 and 2       Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth.

Spelling Words

                             after                               flower

                             brother                          over

                             sister                             years

                             summer                         statue

                              which                            glue

God’s blessings on your week to come. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

February 16, 2009

 Dear Parents,

February is going by quickly! You still have time to turn in your “shoe report” and illustration of Luke 5:1-11, if you want to receive a free pizza from Pizza Hut. The deadline is next Friday, February 27.

Please return mid-terms if you haven’t done so already.

Christ Lutheran School’s 59^th boy’s basketball tournament is February 20 - 22. A tradition involving the tournament is Spirit Week. This year CLS will have some fun and show spirit in the following ways:

      Tuesday is mismatch day.

      Wednesday is class color day. 2^nd graders wear purple or pink.        

      Thursday is Tournament T-shirt day. Students who wear this year’s basketball tournament t-shirt can wear jeans to school. All students will attend the pep assembly.

      NO SCHOOL this Friday, February 20 or Monday, February 23.

Stories to read in Blue Reader:

         Two Lunches at the Mill                   Going to Town

Memory Work

          The Golden Rule        Matthew 7:12

          Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.

Spelling Words       Test on Thursday

            blouse        blouses      race            races          only

          place          places        people       apple           word

In social studies we learned about President Lincoln last week, and we will be studying about President Washington this week.

Have a great week! Please call if you have any concerns.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

February 9, 2009

Dear Parents,

Last week the Peoria County Health Department came into our classroom to speak with us about the importance of brushing our teeth several times a day, as well as seeing the dentist for yearly check ups. We watched a short video and the kids had lots of questions to ask.

On Wednesday mid-term grades will be coming home for the third grading period. Please look over and discuss these grades with your child before signing and returning the form by Friday.

Memory Work

          Genesis 1:1  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

            Genesis 1:31 God saw all that He had make and it was very good.

Spelling Words

          camera                lesson                  suddenly              follow

          pretty                   began                   ever                      carry        cousin                  double                                             

Stories to read from blue reader:

          Space Dreams             Man on the Moon

Those students who want to receive a free pizza need to illustrate Luke 5:1-11 and complete a “shoe report” by Friday, February 27.

God’s blessings on your week ahead!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

February 2, 2009

Dear Parents and students,

Sunday, February 8, our class will be singing at Christ Lutheran Church with the kindergarten and first graders in the 8:00 a.m. service. Please see the attached note.

          Yawning dawn               Missing: One Stuffed Rabbit

          Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy

kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

awful           claw            saw             whoever               finally

straw          draw            really          bought                 wrong

Second Grade Newsletter

January 26, 2009

Dear Parents,

The kindergarten, first and second graders will be singing in church on February 8 in the 8:00 a.m. service. Our choir is looking forward to singing praises to God. Please come join us!

Sometime before Friday, February 6, please have your child bring in a shoe box for Valentines. We will decorate these boxes together in class.  On February 13 our class will be exchanging Valentine Cards with one another. A class list is attached to this newsletter for your child to use when making out Valentine Cards for classmates. Please encourage your child to write these cards out themselves, with the child’s name the Valentine goes to, as well as whom the card is from. Please bring cards for everyone in the class, if you bring them. Thank You.  

Stories to read this week:

         Paul Goes to the Ball             The Rooster                

Memory Work

Psalm 118:24     This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 122:1       “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Spelling Words

          climb                    lamb                     knit                       sauce

          comb                             kneel                    knot

          story                     able                      chalk

Don’t forget the CLS Open House is Thursday, February 5.

Have a Blessed Week!

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

January 20, 2009

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone kept warm and safe during our unexpected ‘deep-freeze’ last week. I read that cold weather like that happens once a decade in Central Illinois. That would be great!

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., the second graders are making books about his life and dreams. These will be on display at the CLS Open House on Thursday, February 5.

Please return your child’s report card if you haven’t done so already.

The Pizza Hut requirements for the month of January are due this Friday, Jan. 23. Daniel 6:16-23 is the Bible reading that needs to be illustrated. The completion of a “foot report” is also due.

Stories to read in Blue Reader:

          Treasure Pie           Bruno the Baker

Memory Work       Due this Friday

          Matthew 22:37&38

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.

Spelling Words

          bread                   spread                 breath                  helper

          thread                  sweat                   ready                            

          eraser                  today                    weather     

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

January 12, 2009

Dear Parents,

Report cards for the second grading period will be coming home this Wednesday. Please return the report card by next Tuesday, January 20.  (Don’t forget that there is no school on Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!)

Requirements for the Pizza Hut Certificate are due Friday, January 23. The Bible verses to be illustrated are Daniel 6:16-23.

Stories to read in Blue Reader this week:

          Birthday Joy

The Best Older Sister

Memory Work      Due on Friday

Matthew 28:19     Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Spelling Words

          boil                       coin                     point                             colorful

          voice                   spoil                     enjoy                            father

          told                      wonderful

Have a great week! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

January 5, 2009

Dear Parents,

I am excited about the New Year ahead of us and about the learning opportunities we will share as we once again settle into our daily classroom routines in second grade. Each child began today with the new crayons and folders that you provided at the beginning of the school year. 

Many of the students have already been asking about the requirements for the Pizza Hut Book-It Certificate for the month of January. The Bible verses to be illustrated are Daniel 6:16-23. The students also need to complete the “foot report” that is attached to this newsletter. Both the picture of Daniel 6:16-23 and the “foot report” are due by January 23.

The children are doing a wonderful job saying their memory work. Thank you for helping them at home each week. Students should be able to recite the name of the book, as well as the chapter and verse number of each verse. The memory work for this week is:

          Luke 7:50            Your faith has saved you; go in peace.

Spelling Words

          bravely               lightly         softly          friendly      cheer

          slowly                  weekly      ago            head         clear

Stories to read in Blue Reader

          Hears the Cheers                 The Great Ball Game

Causal Day is this Friday, January 9.

This Friday is the end of the second grading period. Please watch for reports cards to come home next Wednesday.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

December 15, 2008

Dear Parents,

As the year 2008 comes to a close, I want to wish each of you a Blessed Christmas. Christ Lutheran Church has a service at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and then on Christmas Day there is a 10:00 a.m. service. Please come join us! 

Spelling Words

          book           shook         took            hood           stood

          wood          become     even           bigger          littlest

Stories to read in Blue Reader

          A Good Laugh for Cookie              Moonbear’s Pet

I will be collecting your child’s blue reader as we are finishing up the last two stories this week.  After Christmas I will be handing out another reader, which we will be using until May.

Your child will be bringing home two/three Accelerated Reading books to read over the holidays. Please encourage them to read, or read with them!

If you haven’t done so already, please have your child bring in their wrapped book for the gift exchange tomorrow, December 16. Friday we will be celebrating Jesus’ Birthday throughout the morning. We will have free pizza because each student in the class sold a fundraiser item in the fall! School will be dismissing at 12:00 p.m. for the holidays.

Have a Blessed Holiday Season!

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

December 8, 2008

Dear Parents,

This Friday, December 12, is the last day to turn in your “Foot Report” and illustration of Luke 2:1-20 if you would like to receive a Pizza Hut Certificate for a free personal pan pizza. The drawings already sent in have been very creative!

Memory Work      Luke 2:10 and 11

          But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

Spelling Words

          corn            horse                   pour            cried           door

          more          store           brought      picture        hurries

Stories in Blue Reader      

          Four Clues for Chee              Young Cam Jansen

Please have your child bring in their wrapped book for the second grade gift exchange by this Friday.  The gift should be wrapped and labeled with your child’s name.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

December 1, 2008

Dear Parents,

I hope each of you had a Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday! Our class will be having a book exchange on Friday, December 19. This can be any type of a chapter book. (Beginning chapter books include Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones, Jigsaw Jones and Flat Stanley.) The cost of the book needs to be around $5.00. Please wrap the book and label the gift with your child’s name. The present needs to be sent to school by Friday, December 12.

This Thursday night is the CLS Taste of Christmas. The music program begins at 6:30. After the kindergarten, first and second graders sing their two songs; they will be dismissed back to their families.  Also, remember Causal Day is this Friday, December 5.

Memory Work             Isaiah 9:6           To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Spelling Words

          I’ll                         can’t                     didn’t                    sometimes

          I’m                        best                     he’s

          she’s                    spoon                  through

Stories in Blue Reader

          New Best Friends                  Wanted:  Best Friend

The requirements for the December Pizza Hut Book-It are:

1.    A “Foot Report” on ANY book

2.    Read and illustrate Luke 2:1-20

All requirements are due by Friday, December 12.

I am looking forward to these next three weeks with your child as we ready our hearts for the birth of the Christ Child.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

November 24, 2008

Dear Parents,

This Wednesday, November 26, school dismisses at 12:00 for Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. Each of the children will be bringing home Accelerated Reading Books so that when they return from Thanksgiving Break they can be ready to take some tests. 

Midterm grades will be sent home this Wednesday. Please talk about your child’s grades with them. The midterm form needs to be returned the week after Thanksgiving break.

Attached is a note concerning the second grade gift exchange for those of you who will be doing some shopping over the holiday!

Memory Work

The Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.                   (By Martin Luther)

Spelling Words

          No words this week!

I pray that each of you will have a Blessed Thanksgiving with friends and family. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Gift Exchange

We will have a book exchange on Friday, December 19. This can be any type of child's chapter book. Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones, Flat Stanley, and Jigsaw Jones are all great choices for beginner chapter books. The cost of the book needs to be around $5.00.

NO Toys!

Please wrap the book and label the gift with your child's name. The present needs to be sent to school by Friday, December 12.

If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your support!

Second Grade Newsletter

November 17, 2008

Dear Parents,

The Christ Lutheran ‘Taste of Christmas’ is just around the corner! A note from the school office will be coming home soon with information about this special evening. Second grade students will sing two songs along with the kindergarten and first graders during the musical program at 6:30. 

Memory Work

          1 John 4:11         Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

          Spelling Words

arm             farm            barn            hard            start

city              place          riding           moving       park

Stories to read in Blue Reader

The Storykeeper          People, People, Everywhere

We will continue to collect canned goods for the Neighborhood House Food Pantry throughout the month of December. Thank you for helping to support this important outreach here on the Southside of Peoria.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

November 3, 2008

Dear Parents,

Many of the children are in need of a new box of crayons. I have a new box for each of the students, but I will not be passing them out until we come back from Christmas break. If you are out shopping, you might want to get your child a new box of 24 crayons to get them through the fall months.

Please return report cards signed by Friday, November 7.

Memory Work             The 9^th Commandment

          You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.

Spelling Words

          cage                   page                   face

          tease                   huge                   twice

          until                     enough               teachers’

          men’s

Stories from Blue Reader

          Spiders up Close                   Anansi and the Talking Melon

Pizza Hut Requirements for November

          1. One “foot report” on any book (done at home)

2. Read Genesis 6:11-22 and then illustrate it on paper (use color) and label the drawing “Genesis 6:11-22” (done at home) All requirements due by Friday, November 14.

God’s blessings on your week. If you have any concerns, please contact me at your convenience.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

2^nd Grade Newsletter

October 27, 2008

Dear Parents,

Thank you for the extra effort you went to in order to get your child to church services yesterday. It was wonderful to gather together in God’s house with so many other believers to celebrate the Christian Education of our children.

Attached to this newsletter you will find your confirmation letter regarding the time of your appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Wednesday and Thursday classes will dismiss at noon. Lunch will be served.

Memory Work

The Seventh Commandment     You shall not steal.

The Eighth Commandment        You shall not give false  testimony against your neighbor.

Spelling Words

          below         soap             coat          everywhere

          owe            woke            animals    between

          sold            nighttime

Stories to read in Blue Reader

          The Old Gollywampus           Snakes

God’s blessing on your week. If you have any concerns, please contact me.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

October 27, 2008

Dear Parents,

Thank you for the extra effort you went to in order to get your child to church services yesterday. It was wonderful to gather together in God’s house with so many other believers to celebrate the Christian Education of our children.

Attached to this newsletter you will find your confirmation letter regarding the time of your appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Wednesday and Thursday classes will dismiss at noon. Lunch will be served.

Memory Work

The Seventh Commandment               You shall not steal.

The Eighth Commandment                  You shall not give false  testimony against your neighbor.

Spelling Words

          below         soap             coat          everywhere

          owe            woke            animals    between

          sold            nighttime

Stories to read in Blue Reader

          The Old Gollywampus           Snakes

God’s blessing on your week. If you have any concerns, please contact me.

Second Grade Newsletter

October 20, 2008

Dear Parents,

The children have been practicing their new songs for the Christian Education Service, this Sunday, October 26. Remember that the second graders are to sing in both the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:45 a.m. service with the rest of the upper grades.

Next Wednesday and Thursday, October 29 and October 30, are the annual Parent/Teacher Conferences. Reports cards will be handed out at that time. Forms are attached to this newsletter on which you can select a time to come in. I also have some times available on Tuesday, October 28, before and after school, and on Friday, October 31 before school. Please return your form as soon as possible. You will receive confirmation of your conference time on Monday, October 27.

Memory Work

          Sixth Commandment           You shall not commit adultery.

Spelling Words

          baby           babies                 bunny                   bunnies

          friend          friends                 around                 food

          world          dirty

          Stories to read in blue reader

          Furry Mouse                 Two Mice

In religion class we are beginning a unit on Martin Luther and the Reformation of the Church. 

The students have until this Friday, October 24, to turn in their “Foot Report” and illustration of Genesis 1:1-31 for the Pizza Hut Book It Program. Enjoy those free personal pan pizzas!

Have a great week!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

2^nd Grade Newsletter

October 14, 2008

Dear Parents,

The first grading period will be coming to a close Friday, October 24. Information will be coming home before long about Parent/Teacher Conferences that are scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30. I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your child’s progress in second grade at that time.

Please ask your child if they need a new box of crayons. Many of the children are out of reds, brown, etc. Thank you!!!

The Fifth Commandment            You shall not murder.

Acts 17:25         He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else.

bright                   sight           line             side            sky

because     whole         hidden        mirror         try

Eye Spy               Seeing

The two requirements for the Pizza Hut Book-It Certificate are due October 24. Remember that in addition to the ‘foot report,’ your student also needs to read and illustrate Genesis 1:1-31 on a separate piece of paper.

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Dear Parents,

Last Wednesday,  Rob, from the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources, brought containers of fish and reptiles to our CLS parking lot in his boat. He gave us a great, hands-on presentation. If your child hasn't already shared with you a few fish stories, you may want to ask them about  it today! (Did they mention the 40 pound flat head catfish or the snapping turtles?)

Each Wednesday we have Chapel at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Sanctuary. The service usually lasts thirty minutes. Parents and other relatives are encouraged to join us and sit in the back pews with your child/children. It is often a special treat to have a parent or loved one show up unexpectedly at Chapel!

 Just a reminder! No school this Friday, October 10, and Monday October 13.

 Some of the students have already turned in their “foot reports” for The Pizza Hut Book-It Program for the month of October. Congratulations for getting a head start! The requirements are: 

1.Completion of one “foot report” on ANY book (done at home)

2.     Read Genesis 1:1-31, illustrate it on a piece of paper, color it nicely and label the drawing with Genesis 1:1-31 and your name. (done at home)   Both items due by October 24.

                  Memory  Work                                                                                                                        

The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and mother.

Colossians 3:20  Children, obey your parents and other authorities in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Spelling Words

passes                passing                paint          mother                                      

teaching               danger                 teaches

wishes                 wishing                myself

Story to read in Blue reader

          Duck

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or send in a note with your child. Have a great week!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Second Grade Newsletter

September 29, 2008

Dear Parents,

There will be NO SCHOOL this Thursday, October 2, or Friday, October 3 because of teacher workshops in Springfield, Illinois. Memory is to be said on Wednesday this week. There will be no spelling words.

          Memory Work due on Wednesday

          The Third Commandment

          Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

          The Ugly Duckling

1.     Complete one “Foot Report” on any book you have at home (not just an Accelerated Reading book!) A “Foot Report” form is attached to this newsletter. This must be completed at home.

2.     Read the assigned Bible reading and then illustrate it (draw a picture and color it) and label it. For the month of October, the Bible reading is Genesis 1:1-31. (So the label would be Genesis 1:1-31 on the corner of the picture) This also needs to be done at home.

These requirements are due by Friday, October 24, but they can be done early.

Have a great week!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lelm

Dear Parents,

Mid term reports will be coming home with your child this Wednesday, September 24. After reviewing your child’s grades with them, please sign the form and return it by this Friday, September 26. If there is an area in which your child should be doing better, please remember that all of your child’s corrected work comes home each Monday. Going over your child’s papers with them is a great way to reinforce new and old curriculum taught in the classroom.  

Memory Work

          First Commandment          You shall have no other gods.

          Second Commandment     You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

          Spelling Words

          jumped                          crossed                         pulled        

wished                           candy                             never

pushed                          house                             shiny

picked                                                                                   

Stories to read this week

House Repair               The Surprise

Thank you for your continual support at home. As the fall weather begins to turn cooler, please remember to write your child’s name in his/her sweaters, jackets, gloves and hats as these items often are misplaced.

In Christ,

 Mrs. Lelm

2^nd Grade Newsletter          

September 8, 2008

Dear Parents,

Each Monday morning your child begins his/her day by writing complete sentences and drawing/coloring a picture in their weekly journal notebook. I’ve already enjoyed reading their sentences and looking at the pictures they draw. At the end of the school year when they bring their journals home, I’m sure you will also enjoy looking back over the year with them.

       Memory Work

Dear God, my heavenly Father

Bless me at school today,

And help me learn my lessons;

In Jesus’ name I pray.

          child           shape         chin            chip            shut

          ship            grade           write          use            world

          The Workers                Tools

This Thursday, September 11, is school picture day.

Twice a week the children have music class with Mrs. VonBehren. Be sure to ask your child about the songs and instruments they play during this special class time.

 In Social Studies we have begun working on map skills, and your child made a compass rose last week.

 God’s blessings on your week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

 In Christ,