11-24-09 Becker Bunch News

“I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30
November 24, 2009
Spelling
bug, fun, sum, must, plus, rush
Sight word: up
Reading
Story of the week: Greg’s Mask
When your child reads a book to you or you read a book to them, have them find interesting describing words.
Writing
Author Study:
Kevin Henkes
We are still learning about describing words, and how to use them to describe how we feel.
Math
Next week, we will work on the strategy of counting back 1, 2, and 3 using a number line.
Religion
We will begin learning how our Church celebrates Christmas.
Social Studies
We are still learning how our world has changed.

Things of Note:

Sunday, November 29 is the First Sunday of Advent. I hope your family can celebrate the special tradition of lighting an Advent candle and praying together.

Saturday, December 5, our second grade students will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in preparation for receiving their First Communion. Please keep them in your prayers. Reminder! If a Reading Review is not turned in on Fridays each week, there will be 2 points deducted from the total amount possible (10). Thank you for your help with this!

Our class has Mass duties on Friday, December 4- join us if you can! Don’t forget to practice if you have a part in Mass!

Friday, December 4- School Bazaar- more details will be coming!

I hope you all have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!! I am thankful for every one of you.