October 19, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was sweet because we had tech.

The best part of my week was tech because we got to find games to play. I am reading Philippa Fisher’s Fairy Godsister and it is about Philippa getting 3 wishes. In Science, I finished my letter to congress. Also, the book we are getting (diary of a wimpy kid the meltdown) will be coming on October 30. I want to tell you more about tech this weekend!

From,

Heidi

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Note from Mrs. Hall

Thank you for your patience, as I was out two days this week. In math, we began our next unit on decimals. Also, we created two math groups by joining Mr. Hutt’s class, and each group will move at a pace best for your child. In Bible, we worked to understand the covenants God made with David and the Nation of Israel- we will be wrapping up this unit next week. We worked on adding evidence to support our claim for our opinion essays. In reading, we finally finished reading assessments! In science, students wrote their letter to Congress about taking action to protect our Great Lakes from zebra mussels. In social studies student groups have been researching a couple of different explorers, thier routes, their reasons for exploring, and their exploration needs. Students will be presenting their “sails” pitch to the King of Portugal or the Queen of Spain in the next few weeks. Have a blessed weekend.  — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

-Conferences Oct. 22-23

-Grand Parents Day is November 2. Find important information here.

-No School Oct. 24, 25 and 26

NO Memory verse due next week because of no schoo
Please use this extra time to review Psalm 46:1-7

You can find strategies and the entire memory passage here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night for our school wide Book-It reading challenge

October 12, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was awesome because I got to level 24 in freckle.

One way I used my words for good this week was telling people that is was ok. In bible we are learning about God’s covenant. We are taking our math test today and I am feeling super excited . In Science, one solution to stop zebra mussels is to heat the water up so they would all die.

I want to tell you more about the math test this weekend!

From,

Heidi

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Note from Mrs. Hall

What a week full of learning and wrapping up our first math uni! Today, students are taking their unit 1 math test on adding and subtracting fractions, and I feel so confident in the growth that they made. In Bible we worked to understand the covenants God made with Abraham, Moses and the nation of Israel and reviewed some of the 10 commandments. We worked on writing our claim and reasons for our opinion essays. In reading, I am still testing each student individually and will continue next week… I hope to be done by conferences so I have up to date information to share with you! In science, students analyzed solutions to stop zebra mussels and are beginning their final assessment in the form of a persuasive letter to Congress about the importance of protecting our Great Lakes. We are spending time discussing Ephesians 4:29, and how to use our words to build others up. This would be a great conversation to continue to have at home as well. Thank you for your support. — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

-Conferences Oct. 22-23, please see the separate email about sign ups, sign up closes Oct. 17

–Magazine Sale Packets came home on Wednesday

-No School Oct. 24, 25 and 26

Memory verse due Friday, October 19: Psalm 46:1-7
Verse 7: “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

You can find strategies and the entire memory passage here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night for our school wide Book-It reading challenge

October 5, 2018

Dear Mom and Dad,

This week was fun  because we had a dance party.

I saw God at work this week at recess when people played with other people. In math, we are learning how to estimate. I like math because we are learning frations. For my opinion topic, I am writing about girls can play football to. My favorite special this week was P.E because we got to play soccer. One last thing, band was awesome.

From,

Heidi

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Note from Mrs. Hall

Happy October! This week, in Bible we began a new unit about God’s covenants- and specifically focused on the covenant with Adam and Eve, and Noah. In math, we wrapped up our unit 1 skills and will begin review for our test on adding and subtracting fractions next week. In Social Studies, students are investigating why Europeans were “forced” to explore around the world. We picked topics for opinion essays and began researching reasons for and against. In reading, I am testing each student individually and will continue next week. In science, students are analyzing data to predict future effects of zebra mussels on a lake. We are revisiting routines often, as we have begun to hit the point in the year where everyone feels comfortable with one another… and becomes very social! I am praying for each of your children’s learning and friendships, and am eager to continue to build my relationship with each of them individually. — Mrs. Hall

Important Reminders

–All School Chapel, Tuesday, October 9 at 9:00 AM

-No bus or hot lunch on Friday, October 12

-Support your child in recording their reading minutes every night in their oranger folder for our school wide Book-It reading challenge

-Unit 1 Math Test next week Thursday or Friday (will decide based on needed review)

-No October field trip- we decided to postpone the planetarium until March to align with our new science curriculum

Memory verse due Friday, October 5: Psalm 46:1-6
Verse 6: “Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.”

You can find strategies and the memory for the week here.

Don’t Forget…

-Orange folder signed each weekend

-Bible Memory due each Friday

-Spelling test every Friday

-Read 15 minutes and record in planner each night