NEWSLETTER - MAY 26TH - HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!

Well, we made it to the end of another FABULOUS week and another FABULOUS year!!!  These past few days have been so special to me.  Our end-of-the-year party at Chuck E. Cheese was a BLAST, and our award ceremony this morning brought tears to my eyes!  This class will always have a special place in my heart.  I will never forget this year or these sweet children.  I love them sooooo much!  I pray that they will always remember how much I love them...and more importantly, how much the Lord loves them! 

Have a HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!

In Christ's Name,
Mrs. Corsino
XOXOXOXO



NEWSLETTER - MAY 20th



It's been another FANTASTIC week here in second grade!!!  What a busy week it was!  We spent some time practicing for the AMAZING concert on Thursdsay night, and all of our hard work paid off!!!  I was so impressed with what a great job the kiddos did, and even more impressed with the night's message.

Today was also great fun!  We enjoyed our outdoor FIELD DAY time and our movie time, too!  The children deserved it for all of their hard work reading outside of school throughout the year!!!  The more you read, the better you read!!!  :o)  I pray that your child will continue reading throughout the summer so that he/she will start 3rd grade ready and rearing to go!!!

Here are some of the important things we learned this week:
*Bible - We have mastered Ephesians 6:10-18!  The children did an EXCELLENT JOB reciting this in chapel!  We also continued reading "A Life God Rewards" for kids and discussing ways that we can bless those around us!
*Reading - As always, we did LOTS of silent independent reading and practiced using reading strategies!
*Social Studies - We continued our unit "Our Country and Its People." This week we continued to read a biography about Barack Obama!  We also had a flag parade in honor of  Memorial Day, which is right around the corner!  These projects were AMAZING!  Thanks so much for helping your child learn about our country's flag!!!
*Science we learned all about different types of energy this week!
*Math - This week we did LOTS of math review and spent LOTS of time learning our 8's! We sang a song, learned to skip count, played games, and practiced on the Smart Board! Next week we will spend the ENTIRE WEEK learning our 9's. Please be sure to practice at home each night!
*Writing - We finished the friendly letters to our classmates!!!  The letters written to your child will be in his/her memory book.  I know that you will cherish these heartfelt notes!!!

Here are a few important reminders:
*No uniforms next week!!!
*Hot lunch WILL be served next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  If your child will be staying for aftercare on Thursday, be sure to pack a lunch!
*NEXT WEEK FOR HOMEWORK, HAVE YOUR CHILD STUDY THE 9'S TIMES TABLES AND READ, READ, READ!!!
*Tuesday, 5/24th - End of the Year Party at Chuck E. Cheese - Cost: $11.00 per child - Please send this in if you haven't yet! Thanks!!!
*Wednesday, 5/25th - CLEAN OUT OUR ROOM AND DESK DAY! Please send a big, sturdy bag and a gallon-sized ziploc bag to school that day!
*Thursday, 5/26th - LAST DAY OF SECOND GRADE!!! HALF DAY!!! Awards will be given!
***WE WERE JUST INFORMED TODAY THAT THERE WILL NOT BE AFTERCARE AVAILABLE ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.)  ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP IN CAR LINE AT 11:30 (or your child may leave with you when awards are over, if that's more convenient.)

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

In Christ's Name,

Jen Corsino

PS You do not have to send the Friday folders back next week!  You may keep them forever and ever!!!
SECRET WORD: SUMMER!!!!!

NEWSLETTER - MAY 13, 2011

Hi, everyone!!!  Happy Friday!!!  I was SO HAPPY to be back with my second grade sweeties on Thursday after my time away!  I missed them soooooo much, but I had a great time in Orlando learning so many great things about teaching reading!!!

Today was a fun day!  The third graders put on a WONDERFUL chapel about America, and then they did a parade showcasing the state that they studied.  This went along GREAT with our unit on America!  After the parade, our class sang "5o Nifty United States!"

The children accomplished so much this week!  Here are just a few highlights of what they did:
*Bible - We continued learning Ephesians 6:10-18 and discussing it.  We also started reading "A Life God Rewards" for kids.  Ask your child to tell you about it!!!
*Reading - As always, we did LOTS of silent independent reading and practiced using reading strategies!
*Reading/Social Studies - We continued our unit "Our Country and Its People." This week we read a selection all about the Statue of Liberty!  We are also reading a biography about Barack Obama!
*Math - This week we reviewed perimeter and area and practiced finding the perimeter of graham crackers using Cheese-Its.  FUN!  We ALSO spent LOTS of time learning our 7's! We sang a song, learned to skip count, played games, and practiced on the Smart Board! Next week we will spend the ENTIRE WEEK learning our 8s. Please be sure to practice at home each night! Next Thursday, we will have a timed test on our 8s!!!
*Writing - We continued to write friendly letters to our classmates!!!

Here are a few important reminders:
*Children ARE REQUIRED to wear uniforms next week, but may wear other clothes on the final week of school!  (Uniforms are not required for field day on Friday!)
*NEXT WEEK FOR HOMEWORK, HAVE YOUR CHILD STUDY THE 8'S TIMES TABLES AND READ, READ, READ!!!  THERE IS NOT HOMEWORK IN THE FRIDAY FOLDER, AND THERE WILL NOT BE A SPELLING TEST!!!  WE WILL BE HAVING OUR BIBLE TEST NEXT WEEK ON EPHESIANS 6.
*Next Wednesday, 5/18th - Flag Projects are Due!!!
*Next Thursday, 5/19th - Spring Concert - Wear brown pants and green shirts!  Arrive at the church at 6:45.
*Next Friday, 5/20th - Field Day and Movie Day!!!  Children should wear shorts, t-shirts, and sunscreen!  Please also send a change of clothes as they may get WET!!!  It's okay to send pajamas if your child wants to wear PJ's for the movie!!!  See yellow flyer in Friday folder for more details!!!
*Tuesday, 5/24th - End of the Year Party at Chuck E. Cheese - Cost: $11.00 per child - Please send this in if you haven't yet!  Thanks!!!
*Wednesday, 5/25th - CLEAN OUT OUR ROOM AND DESK DAY! Please send a big, sturdy bag and a gallon-sized ziploc bag to school that day!
*Thursday, 5/26th - LAST DAY OF SECOND GRADE!!! HALF DAY!!! Awards will be given!
Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

In Christ's Name,

Jen Corsino

PS Next week's Star Author will be ANTHONY!

SECRET WORD: FLAG

NEWSLETTER - MAY 6TH



HELLO!!! Happy May!!!  It sure was a great week here in second grade!!!  I felt so APPRECIATED by all of you and your sweet children!  Thanks so much for all of the notes, cards, flowers, gift cards, and gifts.  I was overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity!!!  I DEFINITELY felt loved!!!

We kicked off the week with our "Track Attack!"  The children really enjoyed walking and running around the track to fun praise and worship music, and they were so proud of themselves for doing something for our school!  Thanks so much to those of you who sent in labels and came out and walked with us!  It was a fun time!  Thanks also for all of the wonderful Teacher Appreciation cards and gifts---I feel so loved!!!

Of course, the highlight of the week was our Mother's Day celebration this morning!  You all have been such a blessing to me this year...I pray that you know how loved you are by me...by your sweet children...and by the Lord!
Here are some other things we did throughout the week:
*Bible - We continued learning Ephesians 6:10-18 and discussing it.
*Reading - We did LOTS of silent independent reading and practiced using reading strategies!  The more you read, the better you read!!!
*Reading/Social Studies - We continued our unit "Our Country and Its People."  This week we read a selection called  A Place Called Freedom about a slave family that was set free in the 1830's.
*Math - We spent LOTS of time learning our 6's this week!  We sang a song, learned to skip count, played games, and practiced on the Smart Board!  Next week we will spend the ENTIRE WEEK learning our 7s. Please be sure to practice at home each night! Next Thursday, we will have a timed test on our 7s!!!
*Writing - We continued to write friendly letters to our classmates!!!

Here are a few important reminders:
*Wednesday, 5/18th - Flag Projects are Due!!!
*Thursday, 5/19th - Spring Concert - Wear brown pants and green shirts!
*Friday, 5/20th - Field Day and Movie Day (if we reach our yearly reading goal.)  KEEP READING!!!
*Tuesday, 5/24th - End of the Year Party at Chuck E. Cheese - Cost: $11.00 per child
*Wednesday, 5/25th - CLEAN OUT OUR ROOM AND DESK DAY!  Please send a big, sturdy bag and a gallon-sized ziploc bag to school that day!
*Thursday, 5/26th - LAST DAY OF SECOND GRADE!!! HALF DAY!!! Awards will be given!

This week during my personal devotion time at home, I've been reading in the Book of 1 Corinthians.  Today I read Chapter 15, and verses 56-58 jumped out at me.  These verses say:
"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.  But thanks be to God!  He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 
Have a SUPER-DUPER weekend!

In Christ's Name,

Jen Corsino


PS Next week's Star Author will be JULIAN!

PPS  I will not be here at school next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.  Mrs. Newland, Mrs. Cooke, and I have the opportunity to attend a wonderful reading conference.  Word has it that the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid will be there!!!   Mrs. Clees will be here in my absence so I know the children will be in good hands!


SECRET WORD: MOM

NEWSLETTER - APRIL 29TH



Hi, everyone!!!  Can you believe that we've made it to the end of  April?  Just 4 more quick weeks until SUMMER VACATION!  Unbelievable!!!  This week sure has been FULL of learning!  Here are some highlights of what we did:

*Bible - We began learning Ephesians 6:10-18, and we talked about what this passage means.
*Reading - We continued to do LOTS of silent independent reading and to record the reading strategies we're using in our notebooks! 
*Reading/Social Studies - We began a new unit called "Our Country and Its People" all about America!  This week we read a selection called New Hope about a family that lived in America during pioneer times.
*Math - We spent quite a bit of time on multiplication this week!  We reviewed 0s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s.  Next week we will spend the ENTIRE WEEK learning our 6s.  Please be sure to practice at home each night!  Next Thursday, we will have a timed test on our 6s!!!
*Writing - We continued to write friendly letters to our classmates!!!
*Handwriting - This week we learned how to make an upper case G!

Here are a few important reminders:
*Monday, May 2nd - Track Attack!!!  We'll be walking around the track to raise money for a BEAUTIFUL NEW track!  You may still send in labels Monday morning if you haven't done so yet!
*Friday, 5/6th - Mother's Day Celebration after chapel - Moms...please plan to attend if you can!!!  If you are unable to come, a friend, an aunt, or a grandma may come!!!
*Wednesday, 5/18th - Flag Projects are Due!!!
*Thursday, 5/19th - Spring Concert - Wear brown pants and green shirts!
Tuesday, 5/24th - End of the Year Party at Chuck E. Cheese - Cost: $11.00 per child
Thursday, 5/26th - LAST DAY OF SECOND GRADE!!! HALF DAY!!!  Awards will be given!

WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON LEARNING OUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS THE REST OF THIS YEAR!  NEXT WEEK WE'LL LEARN OUR SIXES!!!!!

This week at school, I've been thinking a lot about the verse the children are learning.  Sometimes, it's easy to forget that there's a whole spiritual world out there that we can't see with our eyes, but it's even more real than the world we live in.  If we're not careful, we can become so easily distracted by the things going on in our lives and around us that we fail to focus on what's important.  We need to make sure that we "...put on the full armor of God so that [we] can take [our] stand against the devil's schemes..."(Ephesians 6:10).

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

In Christ's Name,
Jen Corsino

PS Next week's Star Author will be GAEL!

SECRET NUMBER: 19

NEWSLETTER - APRIL 21ST



Hi, everyone!!!  We made it to the end of SAT testing!!!  HOORAY!  I am sooooo proud of how hard the children worked! 

On top of all of this work, we had lots of fun this week, too!  The children enjoyed toy day, game day, and bubbles/sidewalk chalk day!!!  My favorite day, of course, was today's Easter egg hunt.  I love to see how EXCITED the children in this class get about special things!  Even more than that, though, I love their love of the Lord.  I pray that, on this long Easter weekend, as you're enjoying your baskets, egg hunts, candy, and time with family, you take some time to reflect on the meaning of this special holiday.  Jesus was crucified to pay for all of our sins.  His body was laid in a tomb, and 3 days later he rose from the grave.  Because of this, we have the promise of eternal life.  Talk about a reason to celebrate!!!

Enjoy your Easter with your sweet children!

In Christ's Name,
Jen Corsino

PS Next week's Star Student will be ABBY!!!

Secret word: He is risen!

PS HERE ARE SOME REMINDERS:

• Friday, 5/6th - Mother's Day Celebration after chapel
• Thursday, 5/19th - Spring Concert
• Tuesday, 5/24th - End of the Year Party at Chuck E. Cheese - Cost: $11.00 per child
• Thursday, 5/26th - LAST DAY OF SECOND GRADE!!!  HALF DAY!!!
• STARTING NEXT WEEK, WE WILL REEEEEAAALLLLLLLY BE FOCUSING ON LEARNING OUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS!  We've already spent much time on 0-5...so on Monday we're focusing on 0 and 1, on Tuesday 2 and 3, and on Wednesday 4 and 5.  Then, on Thursday and Friday we'll review.  Then, for the rest of the year, we'll focus on a fact a week.  (So the first week of May we'll do 6's, then the next week 7's, then 8's, then 9's.)  Please practice at home if you have a chance!!!  :o)

NEWSLETTER - APRIL 15TH



Hi, everyone!  Happy Friday!  It was a GREAT week here at NCS in second grade!  The kiddos all looked sooooo cute posing and smiling for their pictures on Tuesday, and they all enjoyed wheel week, too!!!  We also had fun making resurrection biscuits in honor of Easter, graphing jelly beans, and talking about the significance of the Easter lily. We also learned how to make Easter lilies out of construction paper!  They came out beautiful!!!

Here are some of the things we learned this week:
*Reading - We did some SAT review for next week's test, we reviewed the different types of genres, and we did lots of silent reading while practicing our strategies in our new Reading Strategies Notebooks!
*Writing - We reviewed the format of a friendly letter and began writing letters to our classmates.  These will be placed in each child's Memory Book!
*Math - We did a fun activity with graphing and jelly beans, and we did lots of SAT REVIEW!!!!! 
*Science - We continued to learn about forces, focusing on magnetism.
*Language Arts - SAT REVIEW!!!!!
*Bible - We continued to talk about Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

*REMEMBER, NEXT WEEK IS SAT WEEK!  IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO BE ON TIME FOR SCHOOL EACH DAY AS TESTING WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANNOUNCEMENTS!  Once testing has begun, any late arrivals will have to report to the office and wait until the test we are working on is finished before coming to class, and those children will miss that test.  Be sure that your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast each day!  After testing, the children will have some time to rest their little brains!  Here's what your child needs to bring to school each day:

• Monday - Bring a toy from home!  (No electronics or weapons, please.)
• Tuesday - Bring a board game!
• Wednesday - Bring bubbles AND sidewalk chalk!
• Thursday - Bring a dozen plastic eggs filled with candy and/or small toys AND LABELED IN PERMANENT MARKER WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME.  Our egg hunt will be at 1:30 that day!  PLEASE ALSO HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN SOME KIND OF A BASKET OR CONTAINER TO COLLECT THE EGGS IN!!!  THANKS!!!
• Friday - NO SCHOOL!  GOOD FRIDAY!!!

During my personal devotion time at home, I am continuing to read in the Book of Proverbs.  This week, Chapter 10 verse 12 stood out to me.  It says, "Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs."  I love that part...love covers over all wrongs.  In this lifetime, people will disappoint us, because people are not perfect.  But we are called to love one another anyway, and love can cover any wrong that we experience.

Have a fantastic, love-filled weekend!

In Christ's Name,
:o) Jen Corsino

PS  Next week's STAR AUTHOR will be KAIYA.

PPS NO HOMEWORK, SPELLING TEST, OR BIBLE VERSE TEST NEXT WEEK DUE TO SAT TESTING!!!!!
SECRET WORD: RESSURECTION