4/29-5/3

Dear Parents,

4 more school days left! I know many of you co-teachers (and the kids) are so ready for a summer break! Well, the end is almost here!

This week, we are finishing our Singapore Math curriculum. Next week, students will be given an end-of-year Math assessment on Monday 5/6 covering all the skills we have learned in 2nd grade. The reviews we are doing this week will be important to do at home, because they review everything we have learned so far.

I have so enjoyed this school year, and I'm really going to soak up these last few days with your child.

In Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Science/History Journals: Science and history journals will be due on 5/1. Please make sure all responses are present in the journal. I will return these (along with your child's diorama) next Monday.

Memory Work: Just a friendly reminder the Asia map is due this coming Monday, 4/29. Also,  I have decided to assess the "Holy, Holy, Holy" hymn as a group this year since it's apart of our end of year performance at our assembly.

Space Dioramas: Everyone did such a great job on the space dioramas! Please take a moment and walk through the foyer to see what an amazing job 2nd grade did!

Important dates: 

5/8: End-of-Year Assembly @1:30 (Last day of Grammar school) 


DiscipleshipConfidence: “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14
Math
9:10-10:10 
HIG p117-119: Review
WB Review 8, p169-176
MM #28
HIG p117-119: Review
TB p109-112 Review J, evens only
HIG p117-119
TB p109-112, Review J, odds only
Use this day to finish up any assignments from this week or last WE ARE FINISHED WITH SINGAPORE MATH! 
Spelling 10:10-10:50Phonogram review games Review all Phonograms learned this year Phonogram review gamesReview all Phonograms learned this year
Grammar 10:50-11:15Introduce Adjective Jingle
Shurley Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Adjectives 
Noun/Adjective Scavenger hunt: Make a list of nouns that can be found in the house or yard. Collect objects in a bag and then create an adjective to describe the noun! Shurley Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Classifying Sentences Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Practice Sheet (Find in binder)

Practice Shurley Article Jingle and Adjective Jingle
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers
by Donald J. Sobol 
Reading: 12:10-1:10Students read Apple and the Arrow, p41-44.
Discuss story elements in literature circles 
Students read p46-50 in The Apple and the Arrow. Oral retell.Students read p51-56 in The Apple and the Arrow. Discuss in literature circles. Students read The Apple and the Arrow, p58-64. Oral retell. Finish The Apple and the Arrow. 
Copywork/
Handwriting: 1:10-1:25
Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: Memory Verse Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: First two stanzas of "Holy, Holy, Holy" 
Science: 1:25-1:55 Read about space shuttles. Add info about space shuttles to the students' Narration Page.

Student space shuttle activity
Read, "Space shuttle" p36-37 in DK First Space Encyclopedia. Students answer, "What is a space shuttle? What are the three main components of the space shuttle? Draw a picture to illustrate. Students study Cumulative Review Quiz in Groups Learn more about the International Space Station:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOCixRhRGDw 
Bible
1:55-2:15
Asa has an A+ Attitude
2 Chronicles 14:1-2,8-15 and 2 Chronicles 15:1-19
Moses feels mousey
Exodus 4:1-22
I call shotgun!
Luke 14:1-11
Ahab's foolish confidence
1 Kings 22:29-37
Confidence in approaching Jesus
1 John 5:14 
History: 2:15-2:45Read Reformation and Counter Reformation in SOTW p195. Narration Exercise and Map work, SP 151Read History Card #84 "China's Ming Dynasty" Discuss.Last Student Oral History Narrations and Student Q&A
GeographyAsia - Due 4/29
Memory WorkPoem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1

4/22-4/26

Dear Parents,

The students have been super excited about their dioramas and talking a lot about them in class. I can't wait to see what they came up with. We will do a student walk-thru on Wednesday, where they will walk through all the student dioramas and make observations. I think they are going to enjoy learning from their classmates.

This week we are moving onto the Renaissance period and also a new book, The Apple and the Arrow. It should be a great week, and I hope it doesn't go by fast. Reminds me of the saying, "Time stand still!"


Blessings,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Reading: Please check your child's backpack the night before school days to ensure they have their classical book! This helps them be more engaged during our reading lesson and not have to rely on a partner to read the assigned pages.

Space Dioramas: Just a friendly reminder to turn in dioramas on 4/24! Please make sure your child has their name and a title on their project.

Memory Work: The Asia map is due on 4/29! Also, please continue to have your child practice "Holy, Holy, Holy" for our end-of-year-assembly.

Science and History Journals: Science and History Journals will be due on Wed 5/1! This will be the last time they are turned in.

Important dates: 

4/22:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
4/24:  Pizza Day and Spirit Day!

5/8: End-of-Year Assembly @1:30 (Last day of Grammar school) 




2nd week 324/22/20194/23/20194/24/20194/25/20194/26/2019Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipConfidence: “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14
Math
9:10-10:10 
HIG p114: Area
TB p102-104
WB Ex65, p156-158
HIG p115-116: Area II
TB p105
WB Ex66-67, p159-162
MM #27
WB Review 7, p163-168Review I, TB p106
*Finish WB Review 7 from yesterday if needed*
Review I, TB p107-108
Spelling 10:10-10:50Step 28: Review NT, p147-149; dicate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p150Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9, p150Step 28 Test, p149-150WE ARE FINISHED with AAS Level 3
Grammar 10:50-11:15Shurley Grammar Homonyms Complete Shurley page 46 worksheet on homonyns and return (find in binder)Shurley Lesson Ch. 3, Lesson 2-3 "Articles" Practice Shurley Article Jingle
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10Read Apple and the Arrow, p1-4 +
Drawing Conclusions mini-lesson
Students read Apple and the Arrow, p6-10. Oral retell. Students read Apple and the Arrow, p12-19 in literature circles. Read Apple and the Arrow, p20-28. Discuss. Students read Apple and the Arrow, p30-37
Copywork/
Handwriting: 1:10-1:25
Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: Memory Verse Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: "Holy, Holy, Holy" 
Science: 1:25-1:55 DK First Space Encylopedia"Astronaut in Training"
SW p.94
Demonstration: 
Protector
Work on Space Dioramas Stars and Space Week 4 and 5 Quiz

Diaroma Student Walk-Thru 
Students answer in their science journals, "Would you want to be an astronaut? Why or why not?" (2-3 sentences) Turn in Space Dioramas on WED 4/24 
Bible
1:55-2:15
Created in God's Image
Ezekiel 1:1,4-9,22-28
Bought with a Price
Matthew 18:12-14
Angels watching over us
Psalm 91:11-12, Psalm 121
We are precious
Luke 12:22-26 and Luke 12:32-34
Jesus prays
John 17:9-11,
22-24
History: 2:15-2:45Read, "The Renaissance" in SOTW with Review Questions. Students do advanced map work and CP p148-149Read History Card #83: "The Renaissance" Discuss.  Student Oral History Narrations and Student Q&AStudents answer in 2-3 complete sentences, "Why was the Renaissance a time of discovery?" 
GeographyAsia - Due 4/29
Memory WorkPoem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1

4/15-4/19


Dear Parents,

You will find over the next couple of weeks that we will be finishing up key pieces of our curriculum!   We are definitely nearing the end!

This week, students will be introduced to their end-of-year 2nd grade project, Space Dioramas. I think they are going to love this, and this will give their work a chance to be shown off in the front lobby so all grade levels will be able to learn about space and marvel at God's creation. I'm so proud of how much the students have learned about space this year!

Blessings in Christ,

Mrs. Poncy

Important info: 

Math: Continue to practice the addition and subtraction timed test that I sent home in sheet protectors. Students should be able to do these under 5 minutes, ideally, and the more they practice the more they will be able to do.

Reading: Please have your child finish Marco Polo this week. I will encourage them to read it in class during our silent reading time, also.

Memory Work: Please continue to have your child practice, "Holy, Holy, Holy." We are performing/singing the first 2 stanzas at our end-of-year assembly, so we want to have this hymn memorized!

Important dates:

4/15:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
4/17:  New Family Informational @ 10:00- Invite your friends-spots are filling up quickly!
4/19:  No school for Friday Elective Students (Good Friday)
4/22:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
4/24:  Pizza Day and Spirit Day!




2nd week 314/15/20194/16/20194/17/20194/18/20194/19/2019Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipRespect: “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
9:00-10:10
HIG p111: Curves
TB p96-97
WB Ex62-63, p146-149
HIG p112: Patterns
TB p88-89
WB Ex64, p150-151
MM #25
HIG p113: Review
TB, p100
Review H 
HIG p113: Review
Begin WB Review 6, p152-155
GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY 
Spelling 10:10-10:50Step 27: Review NT, p141-143; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p144Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and "more words," p144Step 27 Test, p144Step 28: NT, p147-149; Dictate word cards 191-200, p149
Grammar 10:50-11:15Introduction to Shurley Grammar FLL #99: Story narration, p231-232Introduction to Shurley Grammar FLL #100: Part of speech hunt, p233-234 We are finished with the FLL book this week! 
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10Discuss Marco Polo in literature circles Read several pages of Marco PoloDiscuss Marco Polo in literature circles Read several pages of Marco Polo. Oral Retell 

Copywork/
Handwriting: 1:10-1:25
Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: "Holy, Holy, Holy" Cursive letter connections Cursive copywork: "Holy, Holy, Holy" 
Science:
1:25-1:55 
Narration Page: 4 sentences on telescopes and satellites, p92

Finish Constellations Books 
Students read DK First Space Encyclopedia, p12-13 "Radio telescopes." Students answer in 2 complete sentences, "What does a Radio telescope use to see? What can telescopes allow us to do?" DK First Space Encyclopedia p44-45, "Artificial Satellites" and Sharp Demonstration

Play, "Which constellation is it?" 
Learn more about the Hubble Telescope


Students begin planning their Space Dioramas 

Find Diorama Project info in your child's binder 
Bible
1:55-2:15
Respect your Parents
Leviticus 19:3 
Respecting Commands
Proverbs 13:13 
Respect the government
Romans 13:1 
A Kind-hearted woman
Proverbs 11:16

History: 2:15-2:45Read, "The End of the World" in SOTW, p247-260. Students answer review questions and do Bubonic plague map work, p106-107 Read History Card #82: "The Hundred Years’ War and Black Death" Discuss. Student Oral History Narration + Create a Plague Wheel Have your child write 2-3 sentences about the Black Death and how it spread.
GeographyAsia - Due 4/29
Memory WorkPoem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1

4/8-4/12

Dear Parents,

I'm so excited for the field trip on Monday! I know we will make great memories just getting to be outdoors together. I'm a bit blue about the idea that we only have 5 weeks of school left, so I hope to treasure every moment.

Please remember to pack a snack, water bottle, and lunch for your child on Monday. Students may wear a comfortable uniform top, spirit shirt, and shorts to be extra comfortable.

I'm looking forward to this week!

In Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Reading: Use these classical books as ways to build stamina and to engage with your child as they read. I love hearing their thoughts about what they read in our reading groups M/W. It's one of my favorites times of the day.

Math: We will have a Math assessment on Wednesday covering measurement, and graphs. Like always, these kinds of questions come directly from the same format as the textbook reviews and practices.

Grammar: We are almost finished with the FLL book! Next week, I'll begin introducing Shurley Grammar in class to get them a little bit warmed up for 3rd grade.


Important Dates: 

4/8:   Field Trip!
4/10:  Spirit Day (Jeans and Fortis T-shirts)
4/15:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
4/17:  New Family Informational @ 10:00- Invite your friends-spots are filling up quickly!
4/19:  No school for Friday Elective Students (Good Friday)
4/22:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
4/24:  Pizza Day and Spirit Day!



2nd week 304/8/20194/9/20194/10/20194/11/20194/12/2019Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipRespect: “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
Field Trip to Camp of the Hills
HIG p107: Picture Graphs
TB p86-87
WB Ex57-58, p135-138
MM #23
HIG p108: Review +
Assessment: Measurement and Graphs
HIG p109: Geometry
TB p90-92
WB Ex59, p139-142
HIG p110: Making Shapes
TB p93-95
WB Ex60-61, p143-145
MM #24

Spelling 10:10-10:50Step 26: Review NT, p135-139; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p140Step 26 Test: title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p139-140Step 27: NT, p141-143; dictate word cards 181-190, p144


Dictate sentences 1-3, p144. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15FLL#96: DE Ex Review 1, p228FLL#97: DE Ex Review 2, p229FLL#98: DE Ex Review 3, p230Review any skills your child is struggling with 
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10Read 4 pages of Marco Polo (front and back) Discuss Marco Polo in literature circles Read next 4 pages of Marco Polo/Discuss. Read 4 pages of Marco Polo/Oral retell. 
Copywork/
Handwriting: 1:10-1:25
Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 PoemCursive letter connections Cursive copywork: Memory Verse 
Science: 1:25-1:55 Students read "Virgo," p20 in Glow in the Dark Constellations.
Student writes 2-3 sentences retelling the story of Virgo in their own words. Draw a picture of VIRGO in journal. 
Review Constellations and activity Students read "Cygnus," p22-23 in Glow in the Dark Constellations. Students answer, "How did Cygnus gets it name? What shape does Cygnus look like?" Continue memorizing "Life Cycle of a Star" Poem  
Bible
1:55-2:15
Treat the Lord your God with Utmost Respect
Daniel 5 and 1 Samuel 2:30
Making fun of others: Elisha is jeered
2 Kings 2:23-25
Disrespect is smelly business
1 Chronicles 19
Respect everyone
1 Peter 2:17
History: 2:15-2:45Read History Card #81 "Marco Polo’s Journey to China" Create a jingle to help remember who Marco Polo was. (Can use our classical book to help, also)Read, "Marco Polo Goes to China," p219 in SOTW. Students answer questions, p124. Students complete Map Work and CP, p93Students answer in 1-2 sentences one interesting thing they learned about Marco Polo's life in their history journals. Draw a picture of Marco Polo to illustrate.
GeographyAsia - Due 4/29
Memory WorkPoem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1