Super Duper Second Graders

Link Up!

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We are learning about inferences this week. Check out this link: Study Zone.

REMINDER:

Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, January 27, 2012. Please be prompt and bring your questions.

Our FIeld Trip

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What is black, red and white all over the estuary? Mangroves, mangroves, and more mangroves. The students learned how to identify each one. What an awesome God we serve that He made each one of these plants so unique, and we can recognize them by their distinct differences. This was a great adventure of our beautiful natural resources at the Anne Kolb Nature Center in South Florida.

Back in Action

2012-01-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Well, we started our new year with a fun way to do our cursive practice.

The room smelled so clean and the students loved the feel of the shaving cream.

Here are a few reminders for the new quarter:

1. Read those books to meet your AR goals.

2. Study those bible verses and spelling words.

3. It is never too early to practice the multiplication

facts up to the 10's.

Welcome to Our New Look!

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I have really simplified our class blog. New Year, Fresh Start! Take a look around, and let me know what you think by leaving a comment in the section below this post.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Looking forward to seeing you on JANUARY 5th!

Merry Christmas

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Please check in here on the blog before going back to school in January.

There will be some changes coming soon!

May God bless you during the Christmas break. Enjoy time with your families and each other. Thank you for making the first half of the year a wonderful blessing to me.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Field Trip Memories

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We went back in time and saw how children learned in school and what kind of snacks they would eat. Then we washed some clothes and hung them to dry.

Thank your Lord, for modern appliances!

Get in Line!

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...horizontal, vertical , or oblique. The students have learned how to identify these line segments, and they are really putting their whole body into it. Enjoy their capital letter creations!

"L"

"N"

"K"

"H"

"A"

"E"

"Z"

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name."

Psalm 100:4

Give Thanks!

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Thank you to Mrs. Douma, Mr. Katz, and Mrs. Forcella for attending our first class field trip. We had beautiful weather, learned some very interesting facts,and participated in some unique activities. I can't wait for the next trip!

REMINDERS:

Nov. 18- Our Thanksgiving Feast- (students do not need to bring lunch) The schedule for that day will be as follows:

11:45-12:00- A devotion from Pastor Reuben
12:00-1:00 - Craft and Feast

We look forward to having a great time of fellowship and some tasty food.

Dec. 19- Christmas Outreach ( More information to come soon).

REMINDERS

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November 4- Spirit Day! Wear your blue and gold to support the CCA football team.
November 7- Our class will be going on our first field trip!
November 8- Invertebrate Project due
November 18- Thanksgiving Feast 12:00-1:00 (this will be our lunch for that day)

Conference Time

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Tomorrow is Parent- Teacher Conference Day! I am looking forward to seeing all of you. May God be glorified in all that we say and do.

Wiggle Worms

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After a careful inspection of real earthworms, the boys and girls deserved a treat to edible ones.

Enjoy the show.

END OF FIRST QUARTER!!

2011-10-14T10:20:00.000-07:00

We did it! Everyone survived the first quarter of school. I must admit, I am very impressed with the growth I have seen academically, spiritually, and socially. God is doing some wonderful things in the hearts of these children. Thank you parents, for your constant support and encouragement.

Don't forget to sign up for a Parent/Teacher conference. The sign-up sheets are outside the nurses' office. I look forward to seeing all of you on Friday, October 28th. Remember, there is no school for the students.

March of the Penguins

2011-09-30T18:17:00.000-07:00

Well, as promised ...here are some penguin pictures. "Gook! Gook!" We decided that this means 'Hello!'...in "penguinese." Today was one of those very active days in Elementary School. The children were very busy, and some very tired by the time dismissal arrived. Enjoy!

Mrs. Kohlhepp- (Mamma Penguin for the day) and Leeann

My precious penguins!

"Beautiful smiles!"...enough said.

Playing in the snow was my favorite.

Penguin pals!

Waiting for the parade to start.

Does it get any cuter?!!

Thank you, Mrs. Stout for these pictures.

Order for yourself on our Shutterfly Site and Mrs. Douma, our Room Mom will be adding more soon!

COMING SOON...

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Be on the look out for a rather adorable group of creatures. They have been seen waddling down the hall, collecting things for their rookery, and definitely not being idle during their academic time. I believe they bear a rather close resemblance to the creature below:

"Gook!"

JUST A REMINDER: INTERNATIONAL DAY IS FRIDAY, SEPT. 30th!!!

The parade begins at 8:15 and chapel begins at 8:45. Afterwards, we will have a Rotation Celebration for the second graders. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

FRIDAY FINISH!

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It has been a very busy week, full of high energy, new facts, skills and material. Our class has been buzzing with activity! Check out our past week:

We sang for chapel (Sept. 16th).

What angels!

POLYGONS!!!!

REMINDERS

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It has come to my attention that there was some miscommunication about our chapel time. Please accept my apology for this inconvenience. Our chapel time is on Fridays, 8:45-9:30.

* SAVE THE DATE! International Day will be on September 30th this year. We will be attending chapel from 8:30-9:45 and then coming back to the 2nd grade hallway for class rotations and celebrations!

* Please have your purple placard at dismissal time. Remember, I may recognize you but a substitute will not. This is for the safety of your child.

* All students should be reading 15 minutes daily to reach their AR (Accelerated Reader) goals. Please encourage your child to read for pleasure! This will benefit them in all of their academic subjects.

* When visiting our campus for lunch, volunteering in the classroom, or to have a conference with me, please sign in at the reception desk by the fish tank and get a visitor's badge.

THANK YOU!

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I want to thank all of the parents that attended our 2011 Back to School Night. Didn't those first and fourth graders sing wonderfully? I was so moved by their energy and enthusiasm. What a great way to begin our school year! Aside from a minor technological set back. . . LOL!

I felt our time together was productive and I know the children LOVED the little notes that were left behind. Once again, THANK YOU for your constant prayers and support.God Bless!

"Baby, It's Cold Outside"...

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or in the classroom. Our class enjoyed a scrumptious treat that made our toes tingle and our noses crinkle. As we continue to learn more about Antarctica, our classroom is buzzing. We are enjoying some of the facts that we read, eating tasty penguin "pup"-cakes ( as I accidentally called them), and watching more exciting expeditions. So, grab yourself a mug of hot cocoa, coffee or tea and enjoy these adorable pictures of your Antarctic Explorers enjoying their snack! THANK YOU to MRS. DOUMA FOR THE CUPCAKES!!!

A free collage by Smilebox

REMINDERS

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Here are a few things to remember:

1. If you click on the subscribe button at the right of this blog you can receive updates of any changes I make to the blog.

2. Please bring your child's purple car placard every time you pick up your child from dismissal. Should there be a substitute one day, they will need to know who the child is to go home with that day. I want to ensure the safety of your child.

3. Your child should be completing a Spelling City task at least 2x a week.

4. Please send in a healthy, dry snack each day even if your child buys a lunch.

5. Your child should be practicing their Bible verse, spelling words and reading 15 minutes daily.

6. Planners must be signed daily.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept. 7- Room Mom Meeting 8:00 in the South Banquet Hall
Sept. 13 - Back to School Night for Elementary
Sept. 30 - International Day (Chapel begins at 8:45) We will have a Rotation Celebration following chapel in our 2nd grade hallway.

Ready, Set, Go!

2011-09-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

We don't just read and write. We play too! The children are making new friends and learning to communicate in a loving and kind way.

"Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His;
we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. " Psalm 100:3

Brrrr!!!

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Boy, was it cold outside today! You might be asking yourself, "What are you talking about Mrs. Kohlhepp? We live in South Florida and it is usually no less than 85 degrees this time of year." Well, our class went on a bone-chilling, teeth chattering, knee shivering field trip to Antarctica. The students clothed themselves in winter wear and buckled their seat-belts for an icy expedition to a climate colder than their familiar surroundings in muggy, warm South Florida. The ride there was pretty smooth, ( you have to ask them about the flight attendant). Below you will see our class before and after the "plane ride" and in our laboratory recording data in our journals.

Some of us were so happy when we landed. The anticipation was overwhelming!

These junior explorers ( Quinn and Danielle) were very excited to record their discoveries.

It was freeeeezing!! We were so glad to be back in sunny, South Florida.

You can see enjoy the same creatures and views that we shared today, here.

God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:10

Working Wonders

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Today was a typical Friday in second grade. Ok. . . maybe not "typical" but very busy! Chapel was full of great worship music, DIEGO the Creation Studies Institute mascot and a wonderful story about how we need to trust God's plans and not our own. With Him...ALL things are possible!

Manuel was given the opportunity to play a game.

It's Diego!

(CSI mascot)

I couldn't resist showing you how hard our class was working on their Penguin Pals.

We are going on an expedition to Antarctica on Monday! We will be exploring new places and documenting our discoveries. Don't forget to bring your gloves, mittens, scarves, and cozy hats to school in your backpack. I cannot wait to begin our trip.

Let the organizing begin...

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As you can see, I enjoy "up-cycling, recycling, or reusing" any kind of container for

organizing my teacher supplies. If you should come across a nifty container that you are about to throw away, think to yourself. . . "What would Mrs. Kohlhepp do with this?" This has been another great week with my class. We are learning many new things. Come back tomorrow for a peek into our latest findings.

"And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Make a Joyful Noise!

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We have some gifted children in our class! Check out what they can do!

"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs."

Psalm 100:2

Seeds

2011-08-19T13:55:00.000-07:00

Well, we have had our first "week" of school. It has been a blast!

Today, we talked about life cycles and seeds. We hope to see sprouts soon, but more importantly we want to plant God's Word in the hearts of others and watch it groW...grOW...gROW...GROW!

. . . The seed is the Word of God. Luke 8:11

Day One

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We had a great first day in second grade! There were new faces, new shoes, new backpacks, and new friends. I am looking forward to the the rest of this week and the exciting things we will discover.

Everyone had a "BLUE" day...that is good...better yet, GREAT!!

Thanks for making my first day in second grade a wonderful blessing!

Welcome Back!

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School has begun, and I am thrilled to be your second grade teacher. I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to learn some new things. God has blessed our school with many great teachers, students and parents. Let's be a light and shine for Jesus!

I am Blessed!

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I am very thankful for such a wonderful group of children and parents this year. It was such a blessing to see all of your sweet faces today. I went home feeling very loved and encouraged. I cannot wait to see you on Wednesday! Continue to pray for our school, principals, teachers, and all of the families at CCA.

PARENTS: Remember to scan the QR codes on the right side of blog so that you can get daily updates of the activities in our classroom. If you have any questions, please email or call me.

SECOND GRADERS . . .

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are the best!
You are going to have a great year!