4/1-4/5

Dear Parents,

I really just cannot believe that we only have 11 school days left before the end of 2nd grade, and yet so much more to accomplish before the end. We have 3 more Classical reads to get through, several more math units, and more space exploration. This week, we are also introduced to the Magna Carta, which was ultimately part of the foundation for the U.S. Constitution. What an important topic! It should make for great discussions at home and at school.

I hope everyone enjoys the school holiday on Monday!

Blessings,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Geography: Now that the Southeast Asia map has been assessed, we're moving onto Asia! Please check your child's binder to make sure they have this map, and if they don't, I'll send one home. 

Science: We'll be using the science book, Glow in the Dark Constellations in the classroom and at home. Please have your child bring this book to class on school days. The pictures glow in the dark within the book! On Wednesday, I will give them a Night Sky Journaling page. They will look for these constellations in the night sky. I think they will enjoy this! 

Reading: We'll start Marco Polo this week. If your child struggles in reading, this is a great book to monitor their comprehension by asking them what each page is about before they move on to the next page. 

Math: I will be sending home one page each of both addition and subtraction facts. Put these in a sheet protector and have your child practice doing these on homeschool days as quickly as they can! Set a timer for 5 minutes and see how many they can do! We want these to be memorized before the end of 2nd.

Important Dates: 

4/1: No school: Teacher in-service/student holiday 
4/8: Field Trip K-2 to Camp of the Hills 
4/19: Good Friday 

Discipleship	Respect: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things and by Your will they were created and have their being.” Revelation 4:11
Math 9:10-10:10	Staff Development - Student Holiday	HIG p101: Word Problems TB p76 Practice 6A all WB Ex53, p127-128 MM #21	HIG p102-103: Gallons, Quarts, Pints and Cups TB p77-80 WB Ex54, p129-130	HIG p104: Review E all, TB p81	HIG p105-106: Graphs TB p82-85 WB Ex55-56, p131-134 MM # 22	Please turn in Practice 6A All on Wed
Spelling 10:10-10:50		Step 25: Review NT, p131-132; dictate sentences 4-9 and writing station, p133	Step 25 test: title page, 3 sentences, p133	Step 26: NT, p135-139; Use spelling tiles and dictate word cards 171-180, p139	Dictate sentences 1-3, p140. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15		FLL#92: Picture Narration, p222-223	FLL#93: Review of memorized lists, p224	FLL#94: Homophones, p225-226	Review	*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10		A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10		Students read, p25-29 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Oral Retell.	Finish Francis Poor Man of Assisi p31-32Class Activity	Begin, Marco Polo. Students read p1-8. Oral retell.	Read p8-16 in Marco Polo. Discuss.	Pages are not numbered, so you will have to count :)
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25		Cursive copy-work: This week's Bible Verse	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copy-work: This week's Bible Verse
Science: 1:25-1:55		Students read, "Ursa Major and the Big Dipper" in, Glow in the Dark Constellations. Students anwer, "How did Ursa Major gets it name? What object does the Big Dipper look like? Draw a picture of the Big Dipper in your journal.	Introduce Ursa Minor and the Little Dipper in Glow in the Dark Constellations,p12-13. Students complete Constellation Narration Page + create a Constellation Model with toothpicks and marshmellows	Students read "Orion" in Glow in the Dark Constellations, p14. Students answer, "How did Orion get its name? What is one interesting fact you learned about Orion? *Begin Night Sky Journal this evening*	*Night Sky Journal*
Bible 1:55-2:15		Treat the Lord with respect Daniel 5 and 1 Samuel 2:30	God is worthy of our best 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 and Malachi 1:6-14	Respecting authority Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:12 and Romans 13:1	Hezekiah's Prayer Isaiah 36-37
History: 2:15-2:45		Introduce History Card #79 "England’s Magna Carta" and #80 Ottoman Empire. Discuss.	Read, "John Lackland and the Magna Carta" in SOTW with review questions. Students complete Ottoman Empire Map Work	Have your child write 2-3 sentences about how the Magna Carter and the U.S. Constitution are similar. Why was the Magna Carta important to our U.S. Constitution?
Geography	Asia - Due 4/29
Memory Work	Poem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1

3/25-3/29

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had a great week getting back into the swing of things! It was SO good to see all the kids and get back to our normal classroom rhythm.  Also, Quarter 3 is behind us. That went fast!

Now that we are finished with the OPG book, we can spend more time finishing the several classical books we have left and reading more. This week, we are moving on to another picture book, Francis, The Poor Man of Assisi. This book could not be a better example of humility, because Assisi's life was one of submission and great devotion to God.

I'm very excited for the week ahead!

In Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Reading: 
This week, your child will need to bring their Assisi book to class. These picture books move fast!

Science: We are starting a new science poem this week, "Life Cycle of  a Star." I will send this home in binders. I think the students are going to really enjoy this one.

Math: We are starting an important measurement unit in math at the end of the week, Capacity. I have found that students learn this form of measurement best when they get to learn this hands-on. If the HIG suggests filling jars with water, pouring and allowing the student to feel the weight of the filled containers with their hands, and to see it up close, its important not to skip over it.

Memory Work: The Southeast Asia map is due this coming Wed. Please review the map before WED.

Spelling: Just a friendly reminder to turn in the phonogram assessment this week! Thanks!

Important Dates: 

3/25:  Moms in Prayer at 9:00

3/27:  Spirit Day and PIZZA DAY!

4/1:    NO SCHOOL! Teacher Training Day

4/6:   Fortis NERF War at 6:00

2nd week 28	3/25/2019	3/26/2019	3/27/2019	3/28/2019	3/29/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Humility: “In his pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Psalm 10:4
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p94-95: Start and End Times TB p67; WB Ex49, p115-116 MM #19 (2B)	HIG p97: Review TB p69, Review D, all	WB Review 5, p117-120	HIG p98-99: Capacity TB p70-71 WB Ex50-51, p121-125 MM #20 (2B)	HIG p100: Liters TB p72-75 WB Ex52, p126
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 24: Review NT, p127-129; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p130	Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and "more words" p129-130	Step 24 Test: title page; 10 words + 1 sentence, p129-130	Step 25: NT, p131-132	Dictate sentences 1-3, p133. Place in binder.	Please turn in the phonogram assessment this week!
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL#89: Prepositions, p215-216	FLL#90: Synonyms and Antonyms, p217-219 + DE	FLL#91: Parts of Speech Review, p220-221	EA from FLL#90, p219		*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10	A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10	Introduce, Francis The Poor Man of Assisi Partner reading, p3-5	Students read p7-8 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Oral retell.	Students read p11-13 in partners. Discuss the virtue theme of humility.	Students read p14-19 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Oral retell.	Students read p20-23 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Discuss.	Use this week to discuss humility and Francis' devotion and heart for God!
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem
Science: 1:25-1:55	DK First Space Encyclopedia, p102-103 "A star is born" Twinkling Star demonstration	Students read, DK First Space Encyclopedia, p104-105, "Death of a star" Answer, "What happens when a star dies? What happens to the sun as it gets older?	DK First Space Encyclopedia, p112-113 Constellations activity and Narration page, SW 86 Stars and Space Week 1 Quiz	Begin memorizing, "Life Cycle of a Star" poem (Find in binder)	*Practice Poem *
Bible 1:55-2:15	Punishment for the proud Ezekiel 28:1-8, Proverbs 16:5	Forgiveness for the Humble 2 Chronicles 33:1-5, 7-17	A Wise Choice 2 Kings 5:1-19	Sibling Rivalry Numbers 12	Count others as more important Phil 2:3-4
History: 2:15-2:45	Introduce History Card #78 "Genghis Khan Rules the Mongols" Read, "Genghis Khan, Emperor of All Men" w/Review Questions in SOTW. Students complete Map work of the Mongul Empire	Students read History Card #78 "Genghis Khan Rules the Mongols." Discuss.	Student Oral History Narration and Q&A	Students answer in 1-2 sentences in their journal about what Mongul life was like. Draw a picture to illustrate.
Geography	Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work	Poem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1

3/18-3/22

Dear Parents,

I hope you and your child had a wonderful spring break! I hope that the time off was restful and relaxing and gave you the rest you most likely needed as a hard-working co-teacher.

This week, we are studying our new classroom virtue, humility. We're also starting our next classical read, St. George and the Dragon which explores an important theme of overcoming adversity. I am really looking forward to the week ahead, and hope that these next two months don't fly by too fast!

Have a great homeschool week,

Mrs. Poncy

Important info: 

Reading: Please take time this week to fill out a phonogram assessment for your child that will be sent home in binders. Please don't stress about it, it's not for a grade. It will help me know how I can support them further in the classroom. Please return by Monday, March 25th. Also, your child will need their St. George and the Dragon book on class days.

Math: Please continue to review addition/subtraction facts as well as the multiplication facts we have learned so far in 2nd grade. Here are a couple of links to addition and subtraction flashcards if you need them. They should be able to do these very quickly!

Addition Facts
Subtraction Facts

Memory Work: For the next quarter 4 poetry assessment, students may sing, "Holy, Holy, Holy" OR simply recite the hymn orally, whichever they prefer. We do both in class. Also, the next map is due in two weeks on 3/27!

2nd week 27	3/18/2019	3/19/2019	3/20/2019	3/21/2019	3/22/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Humility: “In his pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Psalm 10:4
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p85-86: Cumulative Review in groups TB p59 Review C (all) MM #16	HIG p87-89: Telling Time TB p60-62 WB Ex46, p104-107	Cumulative Review: Fractions/Add/ Subtract Word Problems/Time	HIG p90: Time of Day TB p63 WB Ex47, p108-110 MM #17 (2B)	HIG p91-93: Time Intervals TB p64-67 WB Ex48, p111-114 MM #18 (2B)
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 23: Review NT, p121-124; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p125	Review card box; Dictate sentences 7-9 and "more words" p124-125	Step 23 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p124-125	Step 24: NT, p127-129; Dictate word cards 161-170, p129	Dictate sentence 1-3, p130. Place in binder.	Please take this week to give your child the phonogram assessment
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL#86: Cumulative Review, p208-210	FLL#87: Cumulative Review, p211-212	FLL#88: Cumulative Review, p213-214	Review		*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10	A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10	Little Pear Activity + Introduce, St. George and the Dragon Author's Purpose mini-lesson	Read p11-16 of St. George and the Dragon Student orally narrates what they read	Discuss St. George and the Dragon in literature circles (theme, plot, characters + setting)	Read p19-24 of St. George and the Dragon Student orally narrates what they read/discuss	Finish St. George and the Dragon Student orally narrates what they read	Take this week to go back and cover any OPG L you may not have gotten to
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem
Science: 1:25-1:55	Introduce Uranus from DK First Space Encyclopedia, p72 "Distant twins" Students complete scientific demonstration: Hot box *Practice Planet Poem*	Students read "Distant Twins" p73 (Neptune) in DK First Space Encyclopedia. Students answer, "What is Neptune like? What are some features of Neptune?" (i.e hot, cold)	Scientific Demonstration: Spinner, p56-57 *Practice Planet Poem*	Students watch Uranus Video Student writes down 2 interesting facts they learned from the video and draw a picture of Uranus in their science journal	Neptune Video *Practice Planet Poem*
Bible 1:55-2:15	A Proud King Takes a Tumble Daniel 4	A Humble Heart and a Proud Heart Luke 18:9-14	Soloman's Humility and God's Response 2 Chronicles 1:1, 7-12, 6:10-21, 7:1-3, 11-15	A Sad Story of Pride 1 Kings 11:1-13	Proud Pharisees Matthew 23:1-12
History: 2:15-2:45	Introduce History Card #76 "Japan’s Shoguns" and #77 "Incas of South America" Discuss. Students create an Aztec yarn quipu	Students read History Card #76 "Japan’s Shoguns." Have students create a Japan haiku about the Shoguns in their history journal. See  Japan Haiku website for an example	Student Oral History Narration and Q&A	Students read History Card #77, "Incas of South America" Students answer, "What crimes were offensive to the sun god Inti? How is Jesus unlike this false Inca God?"
Geography	Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work	Poem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1