Hi all,
I hope you are having a blessed and productive week during this hectic and joy-filled time of year. The class has been doing very well as we navigate this busy season together.
Math:
We are continuing to explore shapes, with a strong focus on 3D shapes this week. The students are doing an impressive job, especially considering the higher-level thinking these concepts require.
Reading:
We are working on blends and wrapping up our final new letter sounds. We will not be reading a short story this week as we finish these essential skills.
Social Studies:
Our class has enjoyed learning about Washington D.C., and Abraham Lincoln.
Science:
We are finishing up our current unit over movement.
Handwriting:
Students are continuing to practice individual letters. Soon, we will transition to writing short words and sentences.
A big thank you to our wonderful Room Moms for organizing our class Christmas Party on Friday, December 19th. All parents are welcome to join! Our class and I are incredibly grateful for your creativity, hard work, and support.
Important Dates
December 11 – Christmas Shop; K–2 Christmas Program at 6:00 pm
December 12 – Skate City Spirit Night, 5–7 pm
December 19 – Sing-Along & Christmas Parties, Early Dismissal at 12 pm (NO ESC), End of 2nd Quarter, Teacher Work Day
December 22 – January 2 – Christmas Break (NO SCHOOL)
Dress-Up Days: December 15–19
Monday 12/15: Ugly Christmas Sweaters with uniform bottoms
Tuesday 12/16: Christmas Pajamas
(No leggings, tank tops, slippers, or inappropriate language)
Wednesday 12/17: Red & Green tops with uniform bottoms
Thursday 12/18: Christmas hats with uniform
Friday 12/19: Christmas T-shirt & Christmas socks with uniform bottoms
Additional Notes
- The K–2 choir has several performances this month. Participation is expected as these performances are graded.
- December 11 – K–2 Christmas Program at 6 pm:
- Students should arrive in their classrooms by 5:45 pm.
- The 8th grade class will host a dinner beforehand beginning at 4:45 pm.
- If your child is unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Heiss at heiss@hopelutheran.org.
- Please send chapel offerings each Wednesday. This quarter’s offerings support our Christmas Families. So far, students have generously raised $319.80.
- As temperatures continue to drop, please remind your child to bring a jacket each day. Per Hope’s recess policy, students must have an additional layer when temperatures fall below 50 degrees. This must be a jacket, not a sweatshirt.
- Labeling your child’s jacket with their name is greatly appreciated and helps us return misplaced items quickly.
