2nd Graders' Birthday Memories

Kaili – We got to milk the fake cows at the museum on my 4th birthday.

Emily – I went to Pump It Up and skinned my arm.

Anna Lee – I liked having my birthday party on the playground at the Children’s Hospital.

Madison – I love animals so I got a butterfly net and a thing filled with ladybugs that were alive.  I liked putting them in the backyard.

Cody -  Animals came to my birthday party.  The Critter Man put a live tarantula right in my face.

Kate – Once for my birthday my mom and dad got  me a scooter.

Sofia- I liked having my birthday at TCBY.

Chappel – I liked my last birthday because I got to see my grandma before she had her brain tumor in New Mexico. My cousin did fireworks.

Lilia – I went to Pump It Up for my 5th birthday.  There were a lot of trampolines and two bounce houses.

Lily – I went ice skating for my 6th birthday.

Luke – I had a costume party on my 7^th birthday.  I dressed up as a ninja.

Ruth – On my 7^th birthday I had an almost-a-sleepover party at my house. All my friends brought their sleeping bags, but they went home at 8:00.

Isabella – On my 5th  birthday I got to ride a pony and I got to feed the chickens.

Olivia – I liked my 7^th birthday because I got to go to the American Girl store and get a doll.

Evan – On my 5th birthday I got a spy plane, so now I can spy on my family.

Clara – On my 5^th birthday I went to the zoo, and a giraffe came right through my window. 

Samantha – On my 4th birthday I had a slide with water on it and a pool at the bottom.  I invited all my friends from preschool. 

Roi – On my 7^th birthday I got vanilla cupcakes. 

Mrs. Stamp - On my 51st birthday 19 second graders sang "Happy Birthday" to me, shared chocolate chip cookies with me, and gave me a birthday card and a gift card to Dillards.  It was wonderful! :)  (Thank you sooo much!)

Monthly Prayer For a Child

A teacher friend of mine shared with me this list she received at an educators' conference.  It suggests ways that you can pray for your child(ren) each day of the month.  I've  found it helpful as I pray for my students each day and thought you might be blessed by it too.

1st - Salvation
2nd - Love
3rd - Self-control
4th - Justice
5th - Respect for self/others
6th - Faithfulness
7th - Responsibility
8th - Generosity
9th - Future Christian spouse
10th - Perseverance
11th - Compassion
12th - Contentment
13th - Faith
14th - Purity
15th- Self-discipline
16th - Joy
17th - Growth in grace
18th - Honesty and integrity
19th - A love for God's Word
20th - Mercy
21st - Strong Biblical self-esteem
22nd - A passion for God
23rd - Kindness
24th - Peace
25th - Hope
26th - Humility
27th - Prayerfulness
28th - Courage
29th - A servant's heart
30th - A willingness to work hard
31st - A missional heart

What I Like to Do With My Grandparents

I like to spend time with my grandpa because he buys us milkshakes and toys. - Chappel

I like learning how to sew with my grandma. – Kate

I like to go to Six Flags with my grandparents. – Madi

I like watching Cartoon Network with my grandma and grandpa. – Roi

I like going out to eat with my grandparents. – Anna Lee

I like being with my grandma because she gives us jelly beans and root beer. – Cody

I like to play freeze tag with my grandma. – Clara

I like to make pickles with my grandma. – Ruth

I like to watch Sponge Bob with my grandma and her dog. – Olivia

I like to go fishing with Pappa. – Evan

I like going on a golf cart ride with my grandpa. – Samantha

I like to listen to stories of when my mom got in trouble with my grandma. :) – Lily

I like to do crossword puzzle activities with my grandma. – Emily

I like when my grandma gave me new shoes for my birthday. - Isabella

I like to listen to my grandmother’s childhood stories. – Mrs. Cronin

I loved laughing with my grandmother. – Mrs. Stamp

What Are You Thankful For This Week?

I'm thankful for learning about God at chapel. - Olivia
I'm thankful we got to read books about math. - Sofia
I'm thankful that Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins and will always forgive our sins. - Lily
I'm thankful that God gave us art class. - Ruth
I'm thankful for friends. - Chappel
I'm thankful for a good teacher and friends. - Luke
I'm thankful for a teacher and everyone who's here. - Evan
I'm thankful for playing beanbag tag in P.E. - Kate
I'm thankful for cooler weather at recess. - Mrs. Cronin
I'm thankful for all the stuff that we can read in the Bible. - Clara
I'm thankful for the playground and computers. - Samantha
I'm thankful for Jesus giving us a school so that we can learn about God. - Cody
I'm thankful for friends that we get to spend time with. - Emily
I'm thankful for having fun at recess. - Anna Lee
I'm thankful for God letting us go to school. - Madison
I'm thankful for the playground field. - Lilia
I'm thankful that I have a school to go to and that there wasn't much traffic. - Isabella
I'm thankful for 19 wonderful students and 2 wonderful teacher assistants! - Mrs. Stamp