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We are especially grateful for the recent warm weather, which has allowed us to enjoy time outside and appreciate God\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wednesday, Feb 18th:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew 22:37-40 And he said to him, \u201cYou shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thursday, Feb 19th:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psalm 111:2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 13 &#8211; <\/strong>Rootbeer floats $3 after lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 16 &#8211; NO SCHOOL &#8211; President\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 17 &#8211; <\/strong>Step Up Day 9:00 &#8211; 11:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 19 &#8211;<\/strong> OPEN HOUSE 5:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 19- <\/strong>Mathletics Competition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 20 &#8211;<\/strong> Skate City Spirit Night<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 25 &#8211;<\/strong> Geography Bee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feb 27 &#8211; NO SCHOOL District Teacher In-Service Day<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our class has been beginning each morning with gratitude journals, taking time to reflect on three new things they are thankful for each day. 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