For you created my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14
I am able to incorporate Godly values into our curriculum. Praying with the students and helping them grow in their walk with Jesus is an honor and a privledge.
I am able to develop a personal relationship with the families that are in my class. We can support each other in our spiritual walk and work as a team to bring up strong Christian young adults.
I grew up in a strong Christian home in the Hudson area. I have been married for 8 years and have a son. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking by the river with our two pugs, and writing. Being a wife, mother and teacher are the three biggest blessings in my life.
Dear 2nd Grade Students and Families,
Welcome to Second Grade! I am very excited for our journey together through the school year! We will learn a lot and have a good time getting to know eachother over the next nine months.
From the time I was in second grade, I wanted to become a teacher. I went to college at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and learned to be a teacher to students just arriving in the United Sates (TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and then decided that what I really wanted to do was be an elementary teacher. So, I went right back to school to be an elementary teacher. That's a lot of school! (19.5 years from kindergarten to graduate school total...yikes!)
I now live in Roberts, WI with my husband, two-and-a-half year old son, and our two crazy pugs! I enjoy spending time with my family, playing outside with Ezra (my son) and the dogs, reading, writing, and learning new things. I hope to go back to school (again) and learn how to be a Reading Specialist. My husband is currently staying home with Ezra and working on starting a church in River Falls (New Song Celebration Church). Being a wife, mother, and teacher are the three main passions in my life!
I praise God for the opportunity to be a part of your lives! He is the center of it all!
Blessings!
Erin Bystrom
May 3-7: Fitness Testing in Phy. Ed.
May 5: Tye-Dye t-shirts (Way to go everyone!)
May 10: All school practice of Spring Concert (12:30-1:15)
May 12: Late Start (Students may arrive at 10:30; school begins at 10:45)
May 14: Non-uniform Day! Wear your tye-dye t-shirts!!
May 18: 2nd Grade leads Wendy’s Night!
May 21: INVENTOR’S FAIR
Pop and Popcorn Day ($0.25 for popcorn and $0.50 for pop)
May 24: Non-Uniform Day (Boxtops – You do NOT need a pass to participate)
May 26: Field Trip to Concordia
May 31: No School
June 1: Non-Uniform Day – You MUST have a pass to participate – Purchase a pass
for $1.00 at Trini-Mart on Fridays
Triple-G
June 7: All School End of the Year Field Trip (more details to follow)
June 10: Last Day of School
Staff vs. 5th Grade Kick Ball Game!
BIRTHDAYS!
Zach Thompson – May 4
Joseph Blake – May 29
Callie Lemke – June 6
May Academics:
Reading: We are wrapping up the curriculum! There is one more story, “Swimmy,” that we will be reading as a class. In this story we are focusing on forming generalizations are we read. We will be reviewing soft /g/ and soft /c/ and learning about adverbs. Reader’s Theater and Guided Reading/Center Activities will enrich our reading block.
Writing: This month will include a special Mother’s Day project (shhh J), recording observations in our Mealworm Study Journal, and two larger writing projects in which we go through the entire writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing). Please check out the hallway display in mid-May to see your student’s writing.
Spelling:
Week of May 3-7 Science Words
Week of May 10-14 Review of 2nd Grade High Frequency Words plus challenge words
Week of May 17-21 Review of 2nd Grade High Frequency Words plus challenge words
Week of May 24-28 Introduction to 3rd Grade High Frequency Words with teachers’ names as challenge words
Handwriting: We will review our printing (upper and lower case letters) one last time and then move into practicing lower case cursive writing.
Math: As a large group we will continue to practice adding multiple digit numbers. The following chapters include: subtracting multiple digit numbers, fractions, probability, interpreting data, and an introduction to multiplication and division concepts. Math Folders will make up independent practice time and should go home every night aside from Wednesday.Science: This month we are studying metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of mealworms! We are also watching radishes grow in order to study taproots. We are continuing to observe the process of composting with “composting worms.” What a busy time!
Social Studies: This month our volunteer for Junior Achievement will be presenting in our classroom!
Faith Formation: We are nearing the completion of our curriculum which led us through the Gospels and Acts. We will continue to study the missionary journeys of Paul and work on memorizing the books of the Bible and May’s Memory Work.
May 3-7: Fitness Testing in Phy. Ed.
May 5: Tye-Dye t-shirts (Way to go everyone!)
May 10: All school practice of Spring Concert (12:30-1:15)
May 12: Late Start (Students may arrive at 10:30; school begins at 10:45)
May 14: Non-uniform Day! Wear your tye-dye t-shirts!!
May 18: 2nd Grade leads Wendy’s Night!
May 21: INVENTOR’S FAIR
Pop and Popcorn Day ($0.25 for popcorn and $0.50 for pop)
May 24: Non-Uniform Day (Boxtops – You do NOT need a pass to participate)
May 26: Field Trip to Concordia
May 31: No School
June 1: Non-Uniform Day – You MUST have a pass to participate – Purchase a pass
for $1.00 at Trini-Mart on Fridays
Triple-G
June 7: All School End of the Year Field Trip (more details to follow)
June 10: Last Day of School
Staff vs. 5th Grade Kick Ball Game!
Clorox wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Kleenex
Class snacks
Prizes for the prize box (ideas: pencil top erasers, stickers, fancy pencils, small toys, etc.)
MONDAY
8:45-9:05 Morning Work
9:05-9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30-10:20 Language Arts
10:20-10:40 Snack
10:40-11:35 Language Arts
11:35-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:25-12:45 Quiet Time
12:45-1:45 Math
1:45-2:15 Science/ Social Studies
2:15-2:35 Recess
2:35-2:55 Science/ Social Studies
2:55-3:15 Faith Formation
3:15-3:25 Closing
TUESDAY
8:45-9:05 Morning Work
9:05-9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30-10:10 Language Arts
10:10-10:25 Snack
10:25-11:08 Phy. Ed.
11:08-11:35 Language Arts
11:35-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:25-12:35 Quiet Time
12:35-1:10 Math
1:10-1:53 Spanish
1:53-2:15 Recess
2:15-2:55 Science/ Social Studies
2:55-3:15 Faith Formation
3:15-3:25 Closing
WEDNESDAY
8:45-8:55 Morning Work
8:55-9:38 Chapel
9:38-9:50 Morning Meeting
9:50-10:05 Snack
10:05-11:35 Language Arts
11:35-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:25-12:45 Quiet Time
12:45-1:45 Math
1:45-2:15 Science/ Social Studies
2:15-2:35 Recess
2:35-2:55 Science/ Social Studies
2:55-3:15 Faith Formation
3:15-3:25 Closing
THURSDAY
8:45-9:05 Morning Work
9:05-9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30-10:30 Language Arts
10:30-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:35 Language Arts
11:35-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:25-12:35 Quiet Time
12:35-1:10 Math
1:10-1:53 Phy. Ed.
1:53-2:38 Music
2:38-2:55 Recess
2:55-3:15 Faith Formation
3:15-3:25 Closing
FRIDAY
8:45-8:55 Morning Work
9:05-9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30-10:30 Language Arts
10:30-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:35 Language Arts
11:35-11:55 Lunch
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:25-1:08 Music
1:08-1:55 Math
1:55-2:15 Science/ Social Studies
2:15-2:35 Recess
2:35-2:55 Science/ Social Studies
2:55-3:15 Faith Formation
3:15-3:25 Closing
Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering at any of these times/events via email.
ART ADVENTURE
This May's Art Adventure theme is "Amazing Animals in Art". We are looking for a volunteer to lead our class in the theme (about 3 times throughout the month of May). there is a kit that can be picked up in the office.
Correct papers
Wednesday and Friday Mornings (9:30-11:30)
Assist with Reading
Wednesday and Friday Mornings (9:30-11:30)
Assist with Math
Monday and Wednesday Afternoons (12:25-2:00)