Hi all,
I just wanted to let you know that this week has been fantastic! We have had so much fun participating in all of the activities that have been planned. I am so proud of the class and wanted to make sure you all knew how well they have been doing.
Since this week is National Lutheran Schools Week, academics have not been at the forefront. Instead, we have been spending a lot of time playing, dancing, singing, and enjoying some extra free time together. The students have really been enjoying it!
Math:
We have completed two lessons over telling time, and the class is doing well so far. Right now we are focusing on very basic terminology such as the sequence of events (first, next, last, second, third). I am still looking for developmentally appropriate worksheets that match their current level of understanding that they can do (optinaolly) over break.
Social Studies:
This week we have been learning about Italy! The students really enjoyed looking at monuments and learning about different parts of Italian culture, including food.
Science:
We are not doing an official lesson this week since we have a half day on Friday, but we will be discussing our five senses and how we use them during different times throughout the day.
Reading and Writing:
We are only completing two reading lessons this week as well. We are continuing to work on blends, vowel teams, and sentence completion. I found a jingle that the students responded really well to that has helped them better understand vowel teams.
The students are also beginning to write longer and more complex sentences. They are continuing to do very well. We will also start practicing names and numbers a little more to make sure those skills stay strong and continue developing.
Religion:
We are continuing to work through New Testament stories. Soon we will begin talking about Jesus’ crucifixion. This lesson will not be descriptive or detailed about the crucifixion itself, but will focus more on why Jesus died for us.
Dates to Put on Your Calendar
March 13 – Grandparents Day, End of 3rd Quarter, Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM, No ESC, grandparents can take their grandchildren early, they will just have to sign out with me before leaving!
March 13 – Bates City BBQ Fundraiser
March 16–20 – Spring Break
March 27 – Powell Gardens Field Trip
March 29 – K–2 Choir Singing at the 10:30 AM Service– This counts for a grade!!
April 9 – Field Trip (permission slips will be sent home after break)
Other Notes
During the third quarter, our offerings are going to Lutheran Bible Translators. So far we have collected $393.34!
The Book Fair will be open during the following times:
March 12 – 1:00–3:00 PM
(Our class will attend from 2:00–2:30 PM)
March 13 – 9:00–11:30 AM
Grandparents Day is for grandparents or special persons only. Parents and other family members will have opportunities to see their children perform during the Sunday service on March 29th and at Fine Arts Night in May.
The K–2 Choir will be singing on Sunday, March 29th at Hope. Your child’s attendance is expected as part of their choir participation grade. Attire is Sunday Best.
Earlier this week I sent out an email about celebrating 250 Years of America. I will include the information again below for anyone who may have missed it. As mentioned in the email, if you already have clothing or a costume that would work for a different community helper than the one assigned, please just reach out and we can work it out. 🙂
Assigned Roles
Police / Firefighters / Construction
- Owen
- Mars
- Everly S
- Maycie
- Camila
Nurse / Doctor / Vet
- Lainey
- Charlotte
- Brennan
- Jayce
- Ila
Teacher / Principal
- Adaline
- Everly H
- Prince
- Walter
- Abby
As always, thank you for your continued support throughout this school year! If you have plans to travel over spring break, I will be praying for safe and enjoyable travels to and from your destinations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Miss. Haley
