I hope your week is going well! I do not have much new to report, our class has been doing well and working hard. We are in our last four weeks of school… can you believe it? This year has flown by so quickly, and I can’t believe it is almost over. I want to sincerely thank you all again for your support and patience this year. This class has meant so much to me, and I truly could not have gotten through the year without your kindness and support.
Math:
We are still working on subtraction, and the class continues to do a great job! We will finish our current chapter next week and then move on to recognizing and remembering the numbers 11–20. We will continue practicing both addition and subtraction to help students retain what they have learned.
We have also been working on counting to 100 by 1s, 5s, and 10s, they are rocking it!
Reading and Writing:
This week, we are working in our journals. The class is doing fairly well with sentence starters. While I do see some struggles with spelling, I have no concerns, as students are sounding out words and doing their best to spell independently. The class continues to show great growth in handwriting.
During independent reading time, students are choosing both developmentally appropriate and leveled books. They have really enjoyed having the freedom to select books that interest them! I am also allowing students to choose books directly from the library (unleveled) so they can use their imagination while reading, which is very beneficial developmentally.
Social Studies:
This week, we are starting a unit on China. We discussed the Great Wall of China earlier in the week, and the class seemed very intrigued!
Science:
We will begin discussing observation and how what we notice can differ depending on what we are observing (movement, sound, light, etc.).
Religion:
We are continuing to learn about people who played important roles in the Bible.
Dates to Put on Your Calendar:
- April 30 – Celebrating America 250 Years Fair (History Fair), 5:30–7:00 PM
- May 1 – No School
- May 8 – Talent Show, 2:00 PM
- May 14th- Last day of School Breakfast
- May 14 – Fine Arts Night, 5:30 PM
- May 15 – Teacher In-Service, No School
- May 18 – Field Day
- -May 19th- Last Day of Hot Lunch
- May 20 – Grades 1–8 Picnic Day
- May 21 – Last Day of School (Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM)
- May 21 – Kindergarten Graduation, 5:30 PM
- May 22 – 8th Grade Graduation, 6:00 PM
Other Notes:
This quarter, our chapel offering will go toward the Guatemala Mission Trip. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church is partnered with El Divino Salvador (The Divine Savior) Lutheran Church in Zacapa, Guatemala. The mission group travels there each year to support and work alongside their ministry. So far, we have collected $75.99 for fourth quarter donations.
Get Ready to Celebrate America!
Our students have been working hard on their Celebrate America Fair projects, and we can’t wait for you to see their creativity and dedication come to life!
Join us for an exciting evening on Thursday, April 30, as we celebrate the United States through student projects, presentations, and delicious food. Each grade level will showcase their assigned projects with displays, performances, and interactive experiences.
Here’s what to expect:
- 5:10 PM – Students arrive and check in with their teachers in their classrooms
- 5:30 PM – The American Float Parade begins in the Family Life Center, featuring student presentations
After the parade, families are invited to tour classrooms to view projects and sample food from around the USA.
Thank you all so much! As awlays please feel free to reach out with any questions .
