This week in 2nd grade:

In Reading, we continued Read to Self and also added Work on Writing.  The students did a wonderful job of reading and writing the whole time.  Next week we will be adding Read to Someone as one of our choices!  In Math we reviewed addition and looked for patterns that will help us add bigger numbers.  In Writing, we went through the writing process and learned how to revise, edit, and peer reflect on our writing.  Today we turned in our first final draft of writing and I can't wait to read them!  In Bible, we learned that even when we make mistakes and sin, God will forgive us if we ask Him too.  We studied how Israel turned away from God, but God continued to love them.

Some reminders for next week:

- There is NO SCHOOL on MONDAY for students.  Have a wonderful long weekend!

- Next FRIDAY is our FIELD TRIP to Taguchi Beach! More information was sent home today in the Friday Folders.  All students need to bring a lunch from home and if they want to go into the water they must have water shoes.  We are excited to have this day to spend together and have fun exploring the wonderful world that God has created! I look forward to seeing many of you there!  If you have any questions please send me an email.

- PICTURE DAY is Monday, September 29th.  Order forms were sent home today in the Friday Folders.  If you would like to order, please send the completed form and money with your student on the 29th.

- Our Spelling words for next week:
   
      gym, city, circle, gone, age, center, giant, space, garden, cycle, square, oval

- For the next few weeks our Bible Memory Verses will come from Psalm 1 which our theme verse for this year.  This week we will be focusing on verse 1:
     
      "Blessed is the one who obeys the law of the Lord. He doesn't follow the advice of evil people. He doesn't make a habit of doing what sinners do. He doesn't join those who make fun of the Lord and his law."     Psalm 1:1