The
Second Grade Standard
Our
Shepherd Lutheran School
Friday, February
1, 2013
Social
Studies Fair … Since we had a snow day on Monday, we will be
finishing up our rough draft reports on Monday & taking them home on
Wednesday. We will then have the final
drafts due on Tuesday, February 12th. All other dates right now will stay the sameJ!
Singing at Church … Youth-4-Truth (1st
& 2nd Grade Choir) will be singing at Cross of Christ Lutheran
Church (@ Telegraph & Lone Pine) on Sunday, February 10th at the
10:30 service. Thank you, in advance to
all of the parents who can commit to attending!
Homework Reminder … This week I noticed
that there were assignment turned in that did not have student handwriting on
them. While I know that there are times
when students need help completing assignments, it is important for them to
write their own work. Students who turn
in work with writing other than their own will be asked to do it over
again. This is an important lesson it
taking responsibility for their work and I appreciate your support in this
situation!
Tardy Reminders … Just a reminder that
students will be marked tardy for class if they are not or have not been in the
room before the bell rings at 8:10. If
they are in the hallway, but have not come into the room yet, they will still
be marked tardy.
Bible References … When saying Memory Work, references are just
as important as the verse itself (i.e. Romans 6:23). Students are expected to know those as well.
Mr. Gerds’ Reception … Please join us
this weekend on Sunday at the 11:00 service as we celebrate Mr. Gerds’ 50th
Anniversary in the Teaching Ministry. It’s
a wonderful opportunity to show him how much we appreciate his commitment!
Memory Work due Thursday, February 7 , 2013:
Rejoice
always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances. 1
Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Sixth Commandment You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean? We should
fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we
say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.
I realize that some of you may question the
appropriateness of the word "sexually" in the meaning for the 6th
commandment. In my years of experience,
it is best to answer their questions – if they have them, in the simplest way
possible. When students have asked me in
the past I have used phrases like, "It means that Moms and Dads have a
different kind of love for each other then they have for you and they promise
to love only each other in that way."
or "We show our love toward each other the way God has taught
us." or “God has determined us as male and female and brings husband and
wife together as a couple and to create a family.” Again, you don't need to go into any detail.
Simply answer the question and move on to the rest of the meaning. In my experience, most children are happy
with that answer and they don't question it again. It's important for us to not be hesitant to
use this word. This is not a bad or
inappropriate word -- it can be the worldly definition or explanation that can
lead to inappropriateness. A simple
explanation is all that is needed.
Spelling Test on Friday, February 8, 2013:
happy,
pretty, baby, very, puppy, funny, carry, lucky, only, sunny, penny, city, tiny,
many, sorry, noisy
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