“The Beatitudes – I Will Live for God”“Blessed are those who act justly,

who always do what is right.” Psalm 106:3

1st Friday -Praise time using songs and Scripture following the monthly theme

2nd Friday – Chapel4th Friday – Chapel group activities based on

the monthly theme.

Students should wear theme T-shirts on Friday.

We will have PE on Monday and Thursday.

Students should wear tennis shoesNo flip flops or dressesSend a note if your child should not

participate in PE for any reason.

Library on Monday

Students may check out 2 books for 2 week period

Students may not check out books if they have overdue books.

Try very hard to return books on time!$10 fee to replace missing books at end of

year

Jupiter GradesYou should have received a link so you will be

able to view your child’s grades.

You may have to reset the time frame to the first quarter of 2014-2015.

Grading ScaleP 97%S+ 92%S 86%S- 82%N 76%U 0%*Sometimes I give an I which indicates improving.

Grades are an indicator of your child’s work, but they are only a small part of the entire picture. We want our children to do their best and make good progress.

V. I. P.Very Important Person

Please send 6-8 pictures that tell about your child.

Your child may bring something for Show and Tell on his/her V.I.P. day

I will give you a couple weeks notice before your child’s turn. I pull sticks to determine who has the next turn.

Birthdays Children may bring treats, but it is not

necessary.Some children have chosen to donate a book to

the library, instead of bringing treats.We plan to pass out treats when it works into

our schedule – usually near the end of the day.

Let me know if your child has any food allergies

Water BottlesChildren may bring water

bottles when it is hot.

Water bottles should only contain unflavored water

Boots and Coats

All children must wear a jacket or coat if the temperature is below 60 degrees.

Children must wear either boots or old shoes if it rains.

(We have a nice cement area and woodchip area, but if it rains, even those wet areas require boots.)

MedicationsIf your child needs medication

from home to be given at school, please bring it to the office.

We need written permission to administer medicine as needed.

Children may not keep medication in their backpacks or desks.

HomeworkReading log – 90 minutesReturn the reading log each Monday

(Note sample reading log at end of packet)Spelling test on Friday.

Please review words as needed. A homework sheet will go home each Monday. Students should return this sheet by Friday.

Review weekly memory work.

During the first week I will do some testing. After doing testing, I may have different students do different lists.

Scripture Memory WorkTypically we have a new memory verse each

week.At times we learn a psalm or longer passages.I will usually test the students on Wednesday.

Sometimes I listen to them recite the passage.Sometimes they “fill in the blanks”.Students should learn the reference as well.

Learning Scripture is more than homework, but it is an opportunity to “hide God’s Word” in their hearts. God’s Word is such a precious gift!

Dismissal and Pickup

Buses will pick up students at west entrance at 3:15.Other students are picked up at south entrance.

If you must pick up students early, sign them out in the office and come to our door to pick them up.

Please send a note if there is a change in the usual plan for pickup. You may also call andleave a message, but try to leave the message by 2:00, if possible.

Sick Days

When your child is sick, please notify the school office by 8:00 or email groenenbooms@oskaloosachristian.net by 7:30.

I will try to send work home with a siblingIf you would like me to put it in the office for

pickup, just let me know.

AppointmentsIf you must take your child out of school for

an appointment, kindly email me or write a note.

Sign your child out at the officePlease come to the classroom door to pick up

your child. (We want to keep all children safe!)

If your child arrives late, please sign in your child at the office.

Behavior Our main rules are to show respect and

responsibility.When we love God and our neighbor as ourself,

we will show respect and be responsible.

I hope and pray we follow our school theme and grow in “Living for God”.

Card ChartBlue – Great job!Yellow – Warning, think about how your actions

affect yourself and othersRed – Minutes at recess, either inside, by the wall

outside, or a perimeter walk.Purple – 10 minutes at recess, either inside, by the

wall, or 2 perimeter walks.Green – Teacher’s choice (This could be a call

home, visit with Dr. Bob, or a different form of discipline.)

I do not always use the card chart, I reserve the freedom to address situations as they arise.

Book ordersI will send book orders home 3 times a year.

(I may just open up on-line ordering. In the past they sent catalogs, but the company is attempting to “go the no paper” route.)SeptemberLate November or early DecemberApril or May

Do not feel obligated to order!Use discretion when ordering books.

www.mrsgroenenboom.weebly.comGo to this website to find out much

information about what is going on in Grade 2.Go to the Home Page, and either click on the

buttons or pull down tab under “home”.Each week you will find out what we are

learning about, memory work, spelling words, reading logs, website information, and important announcements.

I will send you a weekly email as well.

Feel free to contact meEmailCallStop after school or before school

If your email has changed since last year, or if you need to add an email address, please note the changes on the email sheet on the back desk.

I am looking forward to a great year! Please keep our class in your prayers.