11/26-11/30

2nd week 16	11/26/2018	11/27/2018	11/28/2018	11/29/2018	11/30/2018	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Righteousness: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p20-24: Subtract TB p15-16 WB Ex8-9,    p18-21	HIG p25-26: Subtract 2-Digit Numbers TB p16-17 WB Ex10-11, p22-24	HIG p27-28: Subtract 98 or 99 TB p17 WB Ex12, p25 Mental Math Assessment	Review 1, Do p26-27 + Practice 1B, #1-5 a,b,c	Practice 1B #6-10 (Word Problems)	Begin Memorizing the 4s X Tables
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Review	Step 14: NT, p77-80; dictate word cards 91-100, p80. Place in binder.	Dictate sentences 1-3, p81	Step 14: Review NT, p77-80; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p81	Review card box; dictation sentence 7-9, p81. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL #53: Adverbs/ Adjectives, p122-123	FLL#54: Story Narration, p124-125	FLL #55: Adjectives/ Adverbs p126-127	FLL #56: Introducing articles + DE and EA p129-131
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10		Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 212: The Endings ER and EST	OPG 212: The Endings ER and EST + Read 30 min personal choice book	OPG 213: LY, LIER, LIEST endings	OPG 213: LY, LIER, LIEST endings + Read 30 min	Independent Reading for 30 minutes
Copywork Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Introduce Cursive Q + R	Cursive Q, NAC p64-66	Practice Cursive Q and R	Cursive R, NAC, p69-70
Science 1:25-1:55	Read, "What is a Fossil?" p28-29 in Earth Science Rocks and Fossils. Demonstration: Bubbles Students complete Lab Report	Students read, p30-33 in, Rocks and Fossils. Students answer in 2 complete sentences, "What is Fossilization?" "How does an amber fossil form?"	Rock Show and Tell  Space Rock Copy Work, SW 46 Students make a meteorite	Students read, "The age of the dinosaurs" p34-35 Students respond in journal, "How do we know dinosaurs existed? Students draw a a dinosaur in their journal.		Please have students bring their last two rocks to class on WED, and also their completed Rock Collection Form!
Bible 1:55-2:15	Your will, not mine Matthew 26:36-46	Your will, not mine Matthew 6:9-14	God cares for the righteous Genesis 18:1-2	God cares for the righteous Genesis 19:12-16, 27-29	God cares for the righteous 2 Peter 2:6-10
History 2:15-2:45	Read, "Monks in Caves," p62 in, The Story of the World" Monk Activity: Students copy a verse of the bible by hand	Read History Card #58, "Benedict and the Monasticism" Have student narrate orally what they learned.	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A	Have your child write 2-3 sentences from the lesson and illustrate a picture in their history journal.
Geography 2:45-3:00	South Asia - Due 1/30
Memory Work	The Nicene Creed Due 11/26; Poem: It Can Be Done Due 11/28; 4s X tables Due 12/5

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I'm excited to finish strong before our winter break coming up in two weeks! We have a short amount of time left, but a lot to cover! :) I'm especially looking forward to studying our new virtue this week, righteousness, and studying the life of the Monks who demonstrated loyalty and devotion to God!

On Wednesday, December 5th, we will have a book exchange in class! We would love for you to bring a classical book that is new or gently used, so the students can enjoy giving a present to a friend and going home with a new book!

Looking forward to a wonderful week,

Mrs. Poncy


Important Info: 

Math: It's time to start memorizing the 4s multiplication tables! Please take time over the next couple of weeks to focus/review these, as they will be assessed in two weeks! Also, students will be assessed Wednesday on Mental Math addition and subtraction (the mental math rules we have been covering in class.) Please review a few problems in Math TB 2B, p12-14, on Tuesday for extra practice, and we will review MON in class as well.

Science: This is our last week of Rock Show and Tell! Please have your child bring their last two rocks they collected to class on Wednesday, and I will take up their Rock Collection Forms then!

Important Dates:

November 28th: Pizza and Spirit Day 
December 3rd-7th: Art Showcase 
December 5th: 2nd grade Christmas Party and Classical Book Exchange 

December 7th: End of 2nd Quarter 

December 10th-January 6th: Christmas Break 

11/19-11/23

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Co-Teacher Notes

                                                                                                                       Happy Thanksgiving! 

11/12-11/16

2nd week 15	11/12/2018	11/13/2018	11/14/2018	11/15/2018	11/16/2018	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Cooperation: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalm 133:1
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p6-7: Make 100 TB p9-10 WB Ex2, p9-10 MM #28	HIG p8-9: Practice TB p11, Practice 1A, all	HIG p12-14: Add Ones or Tens TB p12-13 WB Ex3, p11-12 MM #29	HIG p15-16: Add Ones, Tens, or Hundreds TB p13 WB Ex4-5 p13-15 MM #30	HIG p18-19: Add 98 or 99 mentally TB p14 WB Ex6-7 p16-17
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 13: Review NT, p71-75. Dictate sentences 4-6 and tactile "More words," p76	Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and 5 "More words" of your choice, p76	Step 13 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p76	Review Card Box	Review Card Box
Grammar 10:50-11:15	Parts of speech review	FLL #52: Four kinds of verbs, p119-121 DE and EA	Thanksgiving Grammar activity
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10		Sarah Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 210: OUR as /ur/	OPG 210: OUR as /ur/ + Read 30 mins personal choice book	OPG 211: D and DI as /j/	OPG 211: D and DI as /j/ + Reading today comes from Earth Science Rocks and Fossils	Independent Reading for 30 minutes
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Introduce Cursive O	Students completes p57-59 in NAC, Cursive O	Introduce Cursive P, Review previous letters	Student completes pg 60-62 in the NAC, Cursive P
Science: 1:25-1:55	Read about the Rock Cycle/Discuss. Students add Weathering and Erosion definitions to their interactive journals. Erosion Hunt	Students read p16-19 in Earth Science Rocks and Fossils. Students answer, How can rocks change? Why do rocks change shape?	Rocks and Fossils Week 3 Quiz  Rock Show and Tell	Students read p20-27 in Earth Science Rocks and Fossils. Have student narrate orally what they learned	Students collect Rocks #7 and #8, then identify and write 1 complete sentence on their Rock Collection forms
Bible 1:55-2:15	Learn new verse, Psalm 133:1	Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12	Review Past Memory Verse: Proverbs 17:14	Read Romans 12:16
History: 2:15-2:45	Introduce History Card #57 and Discuss. Students create/write a Code of Justinian	Read History Card #57, "Byzantine Emperor Justinian" Discuss. Student writes 1-2 sentences about what they learned in their history journals	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A			Please have your child bring Science and History Journal to school on WED
Geography 2:45-3:00	South Asia - Due 1/30					Find South Asia map in binder
Memory Work	The Nicene Creed Due 11/26; Poem: It Can Be Done Due 11/28

Dear Parents,

Thanksgiving is almost here! During this holiday, I'm specifically thankful God has seen it fit to allow me the opportunity to teach your child and to help build your child's view of God and His Kingdom. I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break as we all take this holiday to rest in His provision, love, and eternal promises.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Mrs. Poncy


Important Info: 

Science/History Journals: I am going to take some time over the break to read more in depth your child's written responses. Please have them bring this to class on WED, and I'll return them on Monday, November 26th.

Cursive writing: We're picking up the pace a bit in cursive this week! I would like to have all the letters introduced by the end of the 2nd quarter so students can start writing in cursive after the Christmas break. I love seeing their cursive developing so nicely in class.

Independent Reading over the holidays: Please continue to encourage your child to read over the break and to incorporate reading often. Please let me know if you need any ideas for series or authors your child might be interested in!


Important Dates: 

11/14 @ 1:30: Fortis Thanksgiving Presentations
11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break 
11/26: The Nicene Creed Assessed 
11/28: Poem: It Can Be Done Assessed 

11/7-11/11

2nd week 14	11/5/2018	11/6/2018	11/7/2018	11/8/2018	11/9/2018	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Cooperation: “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” Proverbs 17:14
Math 9:10-10:10	WB Review 6 p163-168	HIG p109 WB Ex 62, p160-162 (Finish Review 6 if needed)	Assessment: WB Review 7, p169-174	HIG 2B p1-3: Addition and Subtraction TB p6-8	HIG 2B p4-5: Missing Whole TB p8-9 WB Ex1, p7-8	Moving to 2B this week in our Math curriculum!
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 12: Review NT, p67-69; dictate sentences 4-6 and "More words" p70	Review card box, dictate sentences 7-9 and 5 words of your choice from "More words" p70	Step 12 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p69-70	Step 13: NT, p71-76; dictate word cards 81-90, p76	Dictate sentence 1-3, p76. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL#49: Addresses p112-113 and CW	FLL#50: Nouns/Adjectives p114-115 and CW	FLL#51: Review p116-118 and DE	FLL #52: Four kinds of verbs p119-121 DE and EA
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10		Sarah Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 208:Three Syllable Words Chapter 6 of the Minstrel in the Tower Literacy Partners	OPG 208: Three Syllable Words Chapter 7 of the Minstrel in the Tower	OPG 209: Y alone as /i/ Finish, The Minstrel in the Tower Literacy Partners	OPG 209: Y alone as /i/ 30 min personal choice book	Independent Reading for 30 minutes
Science: 1:25-1:55	Introduce Rock Collection Project Crayon Rocks Experiment: Part I Add 3 Types of Rocks to the Student's interactive journal	Student reads, "Rocks from heat," and "Rough and Smooth," p8-11. Student answers in journal, "What are igneous rocks? How do these rocks form?" {Collect 2 rocks and identify from Rock Field Guide. Bring to class Wed for Rock Show and Tell}	Read, "Rocks that Change," p16-17/Discuss. Crayon Rocks Experiment: Part 2  Rock Show and Tell	Student reads, "Secondhand rocks," and "Layer by Layer," p12-15. Student answers, "How do sentimentary rocks form? How can you tell sedimentary rocks apart from others?"	Collect 2 rocks and identify from Rock Field Guide. Add to Rock Collection.	Consider checking out books from the library about rocks and fossils to go along with our rocks unit.
Bible 1:55-2:15	A task requiring teamwork Mark 2:1-12	Different parts work together 1 Corinthians 12:12-31	One sows, another waters 1 Corinthians 3:6	When cooperation turned confusing Gensis 11	A gift for the good of all Romans 12:6
History: 2:15-2:45	Introduce History Card #56 and Discuss. Have students complete map work, "Roman Empire at Its Largest Extent."	Read History Card #56, "Western Roman Empire Falls to Barbarians" Discuss. Practice Timeline Song	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A	Have your child write 2-3 sentences from the lesson and illustrate a picture in their journal.	Practice, The Nicene Creed
Geography 2:45-3:00	Middle East - Due 11/7; South Asia - Due 1/30					I'll send the new map home next week!
Memory Work	The Nicene Creed Due 11/26; It Can Be Done Due 11/28

Dear Parents,

I so enjoyed seeing all the wonderful and creative costumes on historical dress-up day. I'm still in awe of how creative and well-planned they were! We also enjoyed our Boxtops treat last Monday, and I'm hoping on February 8,  Second grade wins Box Tops again and continues our winning streak. :)

We started our stalactite and stalagmite demonstration last week, and we're watching them grow across a string from mason jars filled with epson salt. I'll post a picture when we're finished!

Looking forward to this week!

Mrs. Poncy



Important Info: 

Science: We're starting our Rock Collection Project this week! Students need to begin looking for interesting rocks to start their collection. They will collect their first two rocks this week and bring to class on WED for Rock Show and Tell. Please encourage students to collect rocks that can be stored in an egg carton or a small to medium-sized Tupperware container (as opposed to large rocks.) A basic Rock field guide will be sent home on Monday attached to a blank rock collection form.  Please note: I prefer students do not include rocks they have previously collected, only rocks they discover during this project's duration. We want to encourage discovery and exploration! 

Rock Poem
Minerals form each type of rock, 
Found in the Earth's crust, cut out block by block. 
Sedimentary rock is sand, 
Sea creatures, mud and pebbles pressed into land. 
Igneous rock is made from fire; 
It comes from volcanoes-sure to inspire. 
Metamorphic rock is hard-pressed; 
Heat and pressure form a slab as you guessed. 
Meteorites are rocks from space, 
Stones fall from the sky in a fiery race. 

Math: The end of this week we are finishing our Singapore 2A Math books. Students will be given a review on all concepts learned on Monday and assessed on Wednesday in a similar format. This assessment will cover division in word problems. Then, we move onto Singapore Math 2B! I'm amazed at all your child has accomplished!

Reading: Please continue to have your child bring, The Minstrel in the Tower to class on school days. Also, please ensure they read the assigned chapters on homeschool days so that when they read with their partner on Wednesday, they'll be up to date with what is happening in the story's plot.


Important Dates: 

11/7: Middle East Map Assessed 
11/14: Thanksgiving Presentations @1:30-3:00 : Hope to see you there! 
11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break 
11/28: Pizza and Spirit Day