In Social Studies, we are learning about the Geography of Michigan. The students practiced using maps to find cities, highways, and bridges (which are all human characteristics). The students had to use the map to plan road trips throughout Michigan. I loved seeing how close they got to the map to look!

On Tuesday, we had Mrs. Evans stop in to teach us about natural resources! The Ottawa County Agricultural Education Services sent Mrs. Evans to teach us about Michigan's natural resources. The students participated in a sorting activity where they realized everything we have comes from either a farm or a natural resource. 

Comfy, cozy, blanket fort making day - Wow. What a day!

The students and I had a blast creating an epic fort, reading in with our comfy items, and eating lunch inside our blanket fort. Thank you for allowing your child to take a few extra items to school!

Cinnamon Roll Day is a perfect match for Blanket Fort day!

It was an epic fort!

What are we learning?

Math - Continuing to practice multiplication and division facts through story problems and drawings

Writing - Starting our persuasive essay unit

Reading - Starting our information reading unit

Social Studies - Learning about the geography of Michigan (human and natural characteristics, how does this place connect to other places)

Bible - Learning about Isaac and Jacob's family

"Ms. Snoeyink said we could bring in Christmas stuff!" - IN preparation for the Christmas season, the students and I thought it would be fun to each bring in a Christmas decoration from home. This item could be an ornament, lights, a little tree, a snowman sticker...whatever is "extra" at home and will not be missed. The students and I will decorate the classroom on MONDAY, Dec. 6. 

Because of Winn Dixie Party - The students and I have been reading Kate DiCamillo's book Because of Winn Dixie. This story is incredible and ignites the student's love for reading. The book talks about friendship, acceptance, and loving those who need the love of Jesus. We will finish the book this week and I would love to let the students watch the movie in class. The movie is rated PG. The word "idiot" and "stupid" are mentioned once in the movie. Please let me know if you have any concerns about this movie. We will be watching this movie on Monday, Dec. 6.

Gingerbread Houses - On Wednesday afternoon, December 8, from 1:30 to 3:00, the third graders will be putting together gingerbread houses. We are excited about this annual Christmas project. Children will be taking home a gingerbread house of their very own. We are looking for as many volunteers as we can get to help with the construction. Because volunteers will be assisting small groups of students, we are asking that NO younger siblings be taken along. Thank you for understanding. As the day approaches, please let me know if you are willing and able to help with construction. Please let me know via email, note, or text so that I can plan on your help.

Christmas Service Project - We will be collecting items to go in care packages for US military troops deployed overseas. Items needed are listed on the green paper that was sent home. You can also find the list on the previous blog post. Glass and aerosol containers are not allowed. We will be collecting these UNWRAPPED from Nov. 15-Dec. 13. Thank you for your contributions.

Classroom Christmas Party - We will have our Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 15th from 1:15-2:45. We will NOT be trading presents, but instead playing games and doing some activities. I am looking for 2 more parent/grandparent helpers to lead a station for 5 students. I have the games and activities prepared, and just need a helper to lead the station. If you are available to help, please email me and let me know.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mon. Dec. 6: Winn-Dixie Party and Movie

                     Bring in a Christmas decoration from home

Wed. Dec. 8: Making Gingerbread Houses (1:30-3:00)

Mon. Dec. 13: Final Day for collecting Service Project items

Wed. Dec. 15: Classroom Christmas Celebration (1:15-2:45)

Dec. 20 – Jan. 31: No School – Christmas Break

November 13, 2021

These students love their reading spots!

I had a few students stumped with a math puzzle. 
That is a win. True problem solving happened!

We have celebrated two birthdays so far! Ivie and Olivia celebrated their 9th birthday with us. We appreciate both of them! Excited to see how God shapes them to be more like Him.

Learning how to be geographers by using Google Earth to study Michigan.

Smiles at recess!

Even with indoor recess... the students find ways to be creative!

We did some coding this week and work on a class gift for Coco.

"Swing your classmate round and round!"

NO SCHOOL - Just a reminder that our Thanksgiving Break starts on Wednesday, Nov. 24. We will return to school on Monday, Nov. 29th.

Blanket Fort Reward - Our class has earned our big reward for good behavior! The students voted to build a blanket fort in the classroom on Wednesday. The students will only need to fit items into their backpack. Your child can bring...

- a blanket

- stuffed animal

- wear comfy clothes or PJs

All these options are optional and the students are only allowed to fit items into their back pack. Thanks for helping us have a little fun in our classroom!

Because of Winn Dixie Party - The students and I have been reading Kate DiCamillo's book Because of Winn Dixie. This story is incredible and ignites the student's love for reading. The book talks about friendship, acceptance, and loving those who need the love of Jesus. We will finish the book this week and I would love to let the students watch the movie in class. The movie is rated PG. The word "idiot" and "stupid" are mentioned once in the movie. Please let me know if you have any concerns about this movie. 

Also...in the book, the characters have a party and I would like to match that party in our classroom. I created a sign up of items I need for the party. If you have room on your shopping list this week, I would appreciate some help with the grocery shopping! Thank you.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A49AAA828A6FA7-because

Christmas Service Project - We will be collecting items to go in care packages for US military troops deployed overseas. Items needed are listed on the green paper that was sent home on Friday. Glass and aerosol containers are not allowed. We will be collecting these UNWRAPPED from Nov. 15-Dec. 13. Thank you for your contributions.

Nov. 1, 2021

We had a fun afternoon with our buddies on Wednesday. We used pumpkins as the focus of our lesson. 

We measured, floated, decorated, and colored our pumpkins. We helped our buddies with addition facts and making little catapults. It was such a fantastic afternoon!

 

Got to capture those smiles!

A Peek Into Our Learning:

Math: Working on Distributive Property and creating arrays to find area

Bible: Learning about the call of Abram and the promises God gave him

Reading: Learning how to read books with strong characters

Writing: Making final edits to our personal narratives

Social Studies: Learning about the geography of Michigan 

Hello Rose Park families!  On November 10, our school will gather for worship in chapel, and will spend a few moments honoring those who have served our country in recognition of Veteran’s Day.  We wish to recognize and thank students’ family members (parent or siblings) that have served or are serving in the military.  I’d like to do a quick slide show with a photo of each Veteran, name, which branch they served in.  If your child has a parent or sibling that is a veteran, would you please email a photo to me (either in uniform or not) so that we can thank them for their service?  Along with the person’s name, branch, and which Rose Park student is in their family.  We don’t want to leave anyone out.  Thanks so much for your help. 

Email to: kschebor@hollandchristian.org
Blessings, Karina Schebor
Second Grade Teacher, Rose Park Christian

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