Hi all,
I hope you’re having a wonderful week and staying healthy during this time of year! I want to start by sharing some great news, our class has had two wonderful weeks in a row. The students have been working incredibly hard, and I’m seeing such positive changes in their attitudes and behavior. Because of their great effort, we’ve been able to complete all our work and even enjoy extra activities like coloring, crafts, singing, and more. I am truly proud of this class and all they are accomplishing both individually and together.
There is not too much new to report, as we are continuing in the same chapters and units as last week. Here’s a quick overview of what we’ve been working on:
Math
After Thanksgiving Break, we will begin a new unit focused on 3-dimensional shapes. This can be a challenging topic, but I have lots of manipulatives and hands-on activities planned to make it both engaging and memorable.
Reading
The class is rocking their sight words! We practice them every day, and the work you’re doing at home is making a big difference. I’ve been writing sentences using our sight words, and many students can now read them independently, this brings so much joy to my teacher heart.
We are also continuing our work with blends, letter sounds, and short stories, and I’m seeing great progress. Amazing job, parents and students, reading is truly a team effort!
Handwriting
We are continuing to focus on 2–3 letters each week. Students are doing well, and I am consistently helping correct backwards letters or numbers while modeling proper formation on the board.
Religion
This week we took a break from the workbook to practice our Christmas Program songs and learn about the Christmas story and the birth of Jesus.
Social Studies
We are exploring different places around the world. This week we learned about Hawaii and the Virgin Islands.
Science
We are continuing our unit on movement and discussing how and why things move.
Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who has purchased items from our classroom wishlist. Your generosity means so much!
Spirit Week Dress-Up Days
Comfy Day – Monday 12/1
Wear your favorite PJs or sweatpants. (No slippers or yoga pants as pajamas.)
Twin Day – Tuesday 12/2
Dress alike with a friend!
Favorite Teacher Day – Wednesday 12/3
Students dress like their favorite teacher or staff member! Teachers will be dressing like the students.
Extreme Spirit: RED & GOLD Day – Thursday 12/4
Wear your Hope t-shirt or anything red and gold to show your Hope pride!
Pep Rally at 2:00 p.m.
Holiday Day – Friday 12/5
Dress like your favorite holiday or wear a holiday-themed shirt.
Dates to Add to Your Calendar
- Nov. 24 – Teacher In-Service, NO SCHOOL
- Nov. 25–28 – Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL
- Dec. 1–5 – Spirit Week
- Dec. 3 – K–2 Choir sings at 4:00 p.m. Advent Service
- Dec. 5–7 – Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic Basketball Tournament
- MBHC – Volunteer SignUps: MBHC Tournament
- Dec. 7 –
- 6th–8th Grade Choir & A Band perform at 8:00 a.m. Service
- K–5 Choir & 4th–5th Grade Band perform at 10:30 a.m. Service
- Dec. 10–11 – Christmas Shop
- Dec. 11 – K–2 Christmas Program at 6:00 p.m.
- Dec. 12 – Skate City Spirit Night (5–7 p.m.)
- Dec. 19 – Sing-Along, Christmas Parties, Early Dismissal at 12 p.m., NO ESC, End of 2nd Quarter
- Dec. 22 – Jan. 2 – Christmas Break, NO SCHOOL
Other Notes
Stony Point North Elementary Donations
The 7th/8th graders are collecting funds to provide Christmas celebrations for students at Stony Point North Elementary in KCK. Many of these children are in foster care, and these gifts may be the only ones they receive this year.
We need to raise at least $2,000 for 27 students. Donations can be turned in at the school office.
Collection deadline: Friday, December 5th.
Thank you for your support!
K–2 Choir Performances
Participation in all performances is part of your child’s choir grade.
- Dec. 3 – Advent Service at 4 p.m.
- Dec. 7 – Hope’s 10:30 a.m. Service
- Dec. 11 – K–2 Christmas Program at 6 p.m.
For the Dec. 3 Advent Service, students will stay in the classroom at dismissal and walk with the class to the church. After singing in the balcony, they will meet you in Concord Hall at 4:15 p.m.
If your child cannot attend, please email Mrs. Heiss at heiss@hopelutheran.org
Weekly Chapel Offerings
Please send an offering each Wednesday.
This quarter’s offerings support our Christmas Families.
So far, we have collected $234.30. Thank you!
Cold Weather Reminder
As temperatures drop, please ensure your child brings a jacket to school.
Per Hope’s recess policy, students must have an extra layer when the temperature is below 50°. (A jacket—not a sweatshirt.)
Please label your child’s jacket with their name.
Hope Classic Volunteer Opportunities
The Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic Tournament (Dec. 5–7) needs volunteers.
This is a wonderful way to earn volunteer hours and meet other Hope families.
Sign up using the MBHC Volunteer Signups link.: MBHC Tournament
Again thank you for the continued support, I hope you all have a blessed week, and Thanksgiving break and Day. As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out.
