Mr. Miranda Character Analysis Sep 26
This is the rubric and directions for making a venn diagram with an analysis of two characters.
Directions for Character Analysis CharacterAnalysisEssayRubric1
This is the rubric and directions for making a venn diagram with an analysis of two characters.
Directions for Character Analysis CharacterAnalysisEssayRubric1
Dear Parents,
I’m looking forward to meeting grandparents this Friday during Grandparents Day. If a grandparent is not available to attend, students may invite a family member or special adult in their lives to join us for the morning from 9:30-12:30 (lunch included).
FIELD TRIP DRIVERS:
If you plan on driving FCS students on field trips, athletic events, or school business, you are required to have a Driver’s Clearance Form and required insurance documents on file. These forms are located on our website or in the school office. As stated in our Volunteer Policy, when driving or chaperoning we expect your full attention for the children you are supervising. Volunteers may not bring other children with them.
ROOM MOM:
Please contact Mrs. Vander Kooi if you are willing to be a room mom or assistant room mom this year. Duties include organizing one teacher luncheon and several class parties throughout the year. Thank you!
K-6 CHEER CLINIC:
The Cheer Clinic is from 3:30-4:30 PM on October 6-9 at the north field grass area. Learn cheers and chants and perform with the varsity cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th football game and half time show! Send registration forms to the Central Office no later than Wednesday, October 1st. Email questions to Mrs. Raymundo at craymundo@fresnochristian.com.
SEPTEMBER READING:
The Response to Literature for the September mystery book is due Tuesday, September 30.
OCTOBER READING:
Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.
The genre for the month of October is science fiction. Students should show their selected science fiction book to me for approval. As a response to this literature, students will make a shoebox diorama, with a description of the scene and the page number from the book glued or taped on one side of the box, and a summary of the book glued or taped on the other side of the box. Check out the following websites for ideas on making a shoebox diorama.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama
http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/projects/dioramas.htm
http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/book_reports/m-diorama.htm
WRITING:
This week students will independently write complete “Responses to Literature” in class and grade them using the rubric.
MATH:
This week students will finish Chapter 2: Addition, Subtraction and Equations. There will be a test on Thursday, October 2, covering the following skills: simplifying expressions, writing equations, writing and evaluating addition and subtraction expressions containing variables, and using a function table to solve addition and subtraction equations (text p. 66-79).
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will review map skills and time travel to the past to learn about Native American Indians.
BIBLE:
This week we continue Unit 2: Writing in the Books of Poetry.
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:
Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is 2 Corinthians 5:21 and the test will be this Friday, October 3. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
SPELLING:
Lesson 8 words will be tested this Friday, October 3.
Lesson 8: Easily Confused Words
Challenge Words
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Nolte Newsletter
September 22nd-26th
MATH PRACTICE!!
I have attached an addition worksheet. Please have your child complete it and write how many minutes it took them to complete it. (Don’t worry about correcting, I will be doing that)
Math Practice is due: Friday, 26th
I have also sent some math drill practice pages. These can be done on your own, and do not need to be turned in. They are meant as another way to work on math drills and remembering our math facts.
Reading Logs Due: Friday, 26th
Continue recording the books and minutes your child is reading each day.
Spelling words
Lesson 6, Review of lesson 1-5
I have chosen 12 words from the last 5 lessons
Test on Friday, Sep. 26th
stamp
funny
sister
puppy
contest
hammer
ribbon
quick
backstroke
friend
square
cycle
Bible Verse
Test on Friday, Sep. 26th
My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
Proverbs 4:20
Focus Character Trait: Attentiveness
I will be focusing on a new Character Trait each week that is related to our Bible Verse
We will write about it, read about it, and practice each new trait 🙂
This week in class:
Tuesday: Chapel and PE
Wednesday: Library
Friday: Music
Math: We are starting double digits this week with lessons on place value (ones and tens) as well as regrouping. This can be a hard concept so I may send home some extra Math practice pages. Check your child’s backpack daily:) I will also send an email too.
Writing: The students are loving their Writing Journals. They have the freedom to write about the prompt and then share it with the class. We have some great authors already in the class.
Science: We are finishing up our unit on living and nonliving things. We will take a short quiz on Friday. No study guide, just reviewing in class. Plants will be coming home soon for those that are ready 🙂 Some have yet to sprout, so we will have “Bean plants: TAKE 2”
Social Studies: We begin a new Unit soon on using our resources.
Moms in Prayer
Any woman desiring to pray for our children and Fresno Christian School.
Join us for a powerful time of prayer!
Fridays from 8:00 – 9:00 am
Peoples Church, Room 204
Contact: Janet Moore 448-0947 or rjdamoore@att.net
Fresno Christian Schools Spirit Days are here! Every Friday after, wear your FCS Spirit Wear. At the end of each month the K-6 class with the highest percentage of Spirit Wear worn will be the keeper of the FCS Eagle Trophy for a month! So wear your Fresno Christian Spirit Wear with pride. Go Eagles!!
Box Tops: keep them coming. Don’t forget to count them and put your child’s name on the bag.
Upcoming Dates:
Grandparents Day: Friday, October 3rd
Refer to Invitation for more info 🙂
2nd Grade Chapel: Oct. 14th
Weekly Riddle:
What becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Check it out!!
This website is all about plants and aligns perfectly with what we’ve been talking about in class!
http://secondgradeplantsunit.wikispaces.com/home
Some fun math games we’ve done in class
http://www.mathplayground.com/
Some fun reading and math games
Dear Parents, September 22, 2014
We continue to learn about farms this week. God has created such interesting farm animals and food!
Our Bible verse this week is “Forgive us our sins” Luke 11:4. Our character trait is contentment – being happy with what God has given us and how He has made us.
I am soooo proud of you all! Your homework looks great!
Also don’t forget to keep practicing your sight words – I , can , the, my, see, like, and…
IMPORTANT DATES
October 3 Grandparents Day
October 17 Pumpkin Patch (morning)
November 7 Discovery Center Field Trip
(morning)
Thank you!
Mrs. Witters
and your contented Kindergartner
Reference: Galatians 6:10
Bible Verse: Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Definition: Making the first move without being asked
Opposite: Seeing a need and letting someone else take care of it.
1. toe
2. post
3. cove
4. rope
5. mold
6. alone
7. coast
8. below
9. coach
10. slowly
11. follow
12. throw
13. motor
14. stroke
15. chosen
16. opening
17. rowboat
18. tomorrow
High-Frequency Words
19. minutes
20. pumpkin
Challenge Words
* aqueduct
* reservoir
On Tuesday, September 23, Mrs. VanderKooi’s class will be presenting “The Story of Job” in a Reader’s Theater setting at 8:15 A.M. in the North Lobby Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend.
This year, we will be using VocabularySpellingCity.com in our classroom. VocabularySpellingCity is a website that helps students learn their weekly spelling and vocabulary words while having fun at the same time.
As a teacher, I will put up my weekly spelling lists on VocabularySpelling City and your children can review the words, and play spelling and vocabulary games with their words to reinforce the learning process.
Here is how to help your child master his or her spelling and vocabulary words:
Simply go to www.spellingcity.com to see how the site works. To get started, click on “Sample Lists” and choose any list your like. Then try the Teach Me, Test Me, or Play a Game link.
You can find our class’ spelling lists by using the Find A List feature and searching for my name, Mrs. Fraser, or you can go directly to my VocabularySpellingCity homepage at spellingcity.com/cherifraser33. You can bookmark this URL on your computer to make it easy for your child to access the class’ word lists each week!
Many kids enjoy building their spelling skills with Spelling City. Please encourage your children to spend about twenty minutes, two nights in a row before their weekly test. Let’s work together as a team to ensure that your child becomes an independent, lifelong learner.
We are soon approaching our very first field trip of the year in third grade. It will be on Thursday, October 9th. Our third grade class will be going to the BIG FRESNO FAIR. We are going to celebrate the best of Fresno County and beyond including our native talent, natural resources, and more! Our day’s adventure will take us to the following:
1) JUNIOR EXHIBIT BUILDING
Explore all the different entries made by kids of all ages, from clothing, fruits, to farm equipment, pictures to posters. You will see the talents of the best and brightest of young locals.
2) THE GREENHOUSE
Back with even more exotic and wonderful floriculture displays! You will see sweet smelling roses, exotic and intricate bonsai plants and demonstration booths!
3) AG VENTURELAND
A one-stop destination for all the best things in animal education! The Farm-Time Tour will be back along with the Great American Cowboy Boot Camp to test your true cowboy skills as you learn how to rope a steer, milk a cow, toss horseshoes, plus build your own scarecrow. Enjoy old-fashioned music. Visit the general store and craft center! You can also enjoy seeing baby animals like sheep, pigs, and chicks.
4) SUDSY’S BARN
On the north side of the Livestock Pavilion will be Sudsy’s Barn. It is a play-based, interactive hand-washing attraction. It is a miniature waterpark…with soap! Water comes from large 3-dimensional sculpted farm animals that TALK! A goat pours water from a watering can, a cow pours from a milk carton, a horse offers water from a hose in its mouth, and an alpaca “spits” playfully. Sinks are water troughs activated by foot pedals. Soap dispenses “touch free” from beneath flower pots. Hand dryers are built into chicken coops. For a quick clean “touch free” hand sanitizer, dispensers are built into cartoonish bee hives mounted on to each side of the barn.
5) TABLE MOUNTAIN RANCHERIA PARK
A “must-see” stop! Walk through the life size pirate ship complete with cannons, a plank and treasure at Pirates in the Park. Travel to the wild, wild west and explore FORT FRESNO! Pan for gold at Miner’s Town. Go fishing at Catfish Falls complete with its 2-story waterfall. Learn all about the dairy industry at Dairyville USA. Test out your shot at the Land O’ Lakes Butter Barn Laser Shooting Gallery.
Don’t forget to stop by The Big Fresno Fair Farmer’s Market to see what’s growing in the CENTRAL VALLEY! This attraction showcases the Central Valley’s top agricultural commodities such as corn, tomatoes, grapes (table and wine), garlic, lemons, oranges, nectarines, plums, peaches, walnuts, pistachios, and almonds.
Be sure to stop and see the OLD FRESNO SCHOOLHOUSE! This historical attraction provides a fun place for kids to play, climb, and be reminded of Fresno’s unique history.
6) MEYERS WATER AND WILDLIFE TREE
Find out about the Central Valley’s vital water and animals native to our wetlands at The Meyers Water and Wildlife Tree. You will see the California Water Flow Replica inside the tree that was added last year and teaches kids about the complex water system in the San Joaquin Valley that helps drive our rich agriculture. This interactive experience will show students how water from snow melts in January and ends up in the valley fields through light-up displays.
Stop by the 1,200 gallon water tank that showcases fish native to our region. The “Cloud Tank” brings a little taste of Hollywood to Fresno because it was used in over 300 movies including Star Wars Episode 1, Indiana Jones 4, and Titanic to show underwater explosions. Now it is used to teach about the importance of water in our valley.
Our class may even catch a special presentation on Birds of Prey, a magical show with a water theme or a presentation with skulls, skins, and more!
7) GEM AND MINERAL BUILDING
Third graders will catch the sparkle of breathtaking stones on display here learning about diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and more. Third graders can even purchase custom jewelry made from special stones.
8) FINE ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BUILDING
Here you will find the largest collection of local artwork in Fresno County. Hundreds of artists and photographers will display their paintings, sculptures, photos, and illustrations with more than 1,000 items exhibited each year.
9) WELLS FARGO AGRICULTURE BUILDING PRESENTED BY FOODMAX
Come see why Fresno County is the world’s top agricultural area! From apples to zucchini, you will find more than 350 varieties of locally-grown crops and commodities on display here! The following communities showcase the crops they produce: Clovis, Coalinga, Easton, Fowler, Kerman, Kingsburg, Laton, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, and Selma.
10) HOME ARTS BUILDING PRESENTED BY SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS
Explore the wide variety of arts and crafts like homemade quilts, wood carvings, cooking demonstrations, paintings, and more!
11) COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMERCE BUILDINGS
You will discover a wide variety of commercial exhibits, concessions, and vendors offering an abundance of products for fairgoers.
12) KIDS TOWN
Making its debut at the 2014 Big Fresno Fair is the “Wizard’s Challenge” exhibit. It is a STEM-based interactive exhibit in which guests can have fun while learning about science through fantasy and medieval themed displays. It offers a huge variety of challenges and experiences. Try to stay on your feet while traveling through a 20 foot long rotating dragon’s lair or place your hand on a plasma sphere and watch electricity/lightning follow your movements or leave your body’s imprint on a huge wall of nails. The fun of science continues through magic mirrors or huge wands to make 25-foot bubble tubes.
13) FURS AND FEATHERS BUILDING
Discover the many breeds of rabbits, birds, and more. Stop by the Education Center to learn more about the animals being shown that week.
Transportation will be by carpool. We will need 14 chaperones for the day’s trip with a ratio of 1 parent per 2 children. Per school policy, siblings are not allowed. Please understand that as a carpooling chaperone, you are committed to transporting your child AND another student to the Big Fresno Fair, supervising and chaperoning them throughout the day, assisting them with our 2014 Fair Education Activity Detective Sheet, and returning them to campus at the conclusion.
There are no other stops along the way (home or store) per safety for the child. Students are not allowed to seat in the front seat.
Parents may volunteer by emailing Mrs. Fraser at cfraser@fresnochristian.com or signing up on a Field Trip List posted in the hallway near our classroom. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, September 26. Driver Clearance paper work should also be turned in by this Friday, September 26. When chaperoning carpooling information is finalized on Friday, a Student Carpool Permission Form will go home with students next Monday, September 29 giving parent authorization for students to ride with drivers.
Our schedule for Thursday, October 9 will be:
8:00 AM Students and Chaperones arrive in classroom for orientation and expectations
8:30 AM Depart for The Big Fresno Fair
9:00 AM Gather as class for Entrance in Butler Parking Lot and Enter Fairgrounds & Begin Scavenger Hunt
11:15 AM Class Lunch at the shaded picnic tables just east of Pavilion Performing Stage
11:45 AM More Exploring & Discovering
1:00 PM Meet at the Butler Gate Entrance
1:15 AM Depart for FCS
1:45 PM Arrival at FCS
***Students, bring a SACK lunch, clearly labeled with your first and last name, grade, teacher, and school. You may bring $10.00 for spending money. Students will be receiving new class field trip T-shirts in time for the field trip. Please wear your T-shirt on the day of the field trip. Also, remember you are responsible for your own money.
All parents listed to drive are required yearly have on file updated and current copies of a valid drivers license, permit the organization to check driving record, copy of current insurance ID with effective dates of insurance policy, and copy of insurance declaration page showing limits of insurance. Attached to today’s newsletter, you will find a letter addressing these field trip requirements in detail. Please complete the driver clearance requirements this week and deliver them to Kerry Roberts, our elementary secretary.
WHEN: Practice Monday October 6th-9th @ North Field Grass 3:30pm-4:30pm
WHY: Perform With Varsity Cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th Football Game and Half Time Show!!
INCLUDES: T-Shirt and Performance During Half-Time Show!
COST: $40 Registration Fee ($10 additional Child In Same Family)
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Fresno Christian Schools (write “cheer clinic” on memo line)
SEND: Registration Forms w/ child’s name, t-shirt size, & Money to Fresno Christian Central Office
DEADLINE: No Later Than Wednesday October 1st!!!!
QUESTIONS? E-MAIL: Mrs. Courtney Raymundo at craymundo@fresnochristian.com
Just a reminder that we will be placing monthly book orders ONLINE ONLY this year. You may place your order online by September 30 at 3:00 PM. Go to scholastic.com/readingclub. Enter our One-Time Class Activation Code: L9Nj4. Search by item number, add to cart, and pay by credit card. You may order from more than one advertisement catalogue depending upon reading level or interest.
Friday, October 3rd is Grandparent’s Day. This is always a very fun time for the children. If you do not have grandparents that can attend, please feel free to invite a senior friend. We will also share grandparents for those who have none when we do our special activities. No one will be left out. See details attached to today’s newsletter including the morning’s schedule.
Please note that Elementary Picture Re-Take Day will be Tuesday, October 7.
Kindergarten through Grade 3 Vision Screening will take place Wednesday, October 22 through Friday, October 24.
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, September 23 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALEB MARQUEZ!
Thursday, September 25 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALLORY LOEFFLER!
Friday, September 25 – New FCS Families Partnership Dinner
Saturday, September 27 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAIGE DEFFENBACHER!
Tuesday, September 30 – Scholastic Book Club Online Orders Due
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 2 – Fancy Folder Fiction Book Reports Due
Friday, October 3 – Grandparent’s Day
Tuesday, October 7 – Elementary Picture Re-Take Day
Thursday, October 9 – THE BIG FRESNO FAIR FIELD TRIP!!
Friday, October 10 – End of the First Quarter
October 22-24 – K-3 Vision Screening
Saturday, October 25 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIDA DOTY!
Dear Parents,
Every parent teacher conference, whether in person or other form of communication (email, phone), is evidence of the great community we have at FCS. I look forward to this vital partnership throughout the rest of the school year.
This Week’s Spelling List
Challenge Words
This Week’s Memory Verse
Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5
Testing
Friday will be testing day. Every week students will be tested in spelling/vocabulary, memory verse, reading comprehension, and social studies.
Students are working on character analysis as our response to literature. I will be sending instructions on a take home assignment this Friday. It will be due on Friday, October 10.
Special Note: Normally a student may retake a test if he/she scores a C or less for the max score of a B. When it is apparent, as in the case of our test on Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers and Decimals that the majority of the class had a misconception, I allow the entire class to do a retake for a max score of an A.
Dates to Remember
Happy Birthday, Skylar Higginbotham September 25!
Grandparents Day: October 3, 9:30-12:30
Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
End of First Quarter: October 10
Joni and Friends Event: October 24
Homecoming: October 31
NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
End of First Semester: December 5
Elementary Drama “A Bag Full of Fables”: December 5
K-6 Christmas Program: December 12
NO SCHOOL Christmas Break: December 15-January 2
School Resumes: January 5
Dear Families,
Welcome back after a short week for the kiddos. Mrs. Devereaux did a great job on conferences and she was pleased and grateful for your participation and caring about your child’s education.
Lots of learning is taking place every day. If your child’s Spelling, Dictation and Bible scores were low on your conference sheet that would be a hint to start working earlier in the week or even the weekend.. The amount of time it takes varies with each child. Writing them at home is helpful and find what is most beneficial for your child. Be sure you are practicing writing them and not just spell them out loud on the way to school. That is fine, but you use a different part of your brain when you process through fine motor which is writing.
Power School – All the scores from Spelling, Bible Verse, Dictation and Conventions (periods, proper capitals). With the scores separated in Dictation and Copy it is easy to see what your child is struggling with and what kind of extra practice is needed at home. Math Tests and Chapter Review are also recorded. If you are unfamiliar with the Power School process just check in with Central Office and they can walk you through the steps and give you your password.
Language Arts – We continue to talk about the setting and characters of the story. Mrs. King is doing a great job on Word Builders each day and I can already see the children applying these phonetic strategies during our reading groups and classroom reading. Going over Word Builders at home a couple times a week will be very helpful. Remember these words only need to be blended and read, not spelled. Mrs.Devereaux is going a great job with Reading groups and progresses being made. Be faithful in reading each night the books that night. come home in the bags and the reading assignment and vocab each week.Most of our reading now is sight as we continue to build our phonetic skills.
Math -We are on the chapter Addition and Subtraction to 10. Be faithful with the Math Drills. It will really pay off.The test for this chapter will be Thurs. Oct 2. A chapter review will come home on Thursday which is due on the day of the test.
Social Science – We are working on Rules and Laws Rules, which will also be completed at the end of the month. God’s word has a lot to say about obeying laws.
Science – The children are enjoying the study of apples. We are working on an apple book as well. We are also learning what the different parts of the apple are called. On September 26th we will will have an apple tasting activity. A sign-up is on the door for the items needed. This is always a very fun activity.
Bible -. We will be studying Isaac – God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah. We will learn that God ALWAYS keeps his promises.This will be a continuation of last week.
Show and Tell – This week is Team B. Your child can bring something to share two times during the week.
Field Trip – On Wednesday, September 24th we will be going to Lost Lake for a Science field trip.We will travel by bus, leaving at 9:00 AM and returning to school by 12:30PM. The trip is divided into four stations and the children are divided into 4 groups.The docent does one of the stations. We will need THREE volunteers to run a station. There is a sign-up outside our door. It is very easy as they have all the directions and materials you will need. You will receive your station booklet before the trip.The kids have a wonderful time on this trip. All are welcome to attend and parents will drive in their cars.There is no fee for parents. The children have already paid. They say there is a $5 fee when entering the park but there has NEVER been anybody at the gate to collect. I doubt this year will be any different. But, just a heads up. Please send a lunch and drink with your child.
Grandparent’s Day – Friday, October 3rd is Grandparent’s Day. This is always a very fun time for the children. If you do not have grandarents that can attend, please feel free to invite a senior friend. We will also share grandparents for those who have none when we do our special activities. No one will be left out. More details and the schedule will be forthcoming.
Kid’s Club – It’s time to sign-up for the Fall Kids’ Clubs. Kids’ Clubs are fun and free activities led by parent volunteers during the second half of the lunch recess. Sign-up forms will be sent home on Monday and need to be completed and returned by Friday, September 19th. Students should get their forms in on time because the club’s fill up fast!
Boxtops For Education – This year we will again be participating in the Box Tops for Education fundraiser. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive, we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.” We will post class totals monthly in the Office window and on our Campus News located on our website: fresnochristian.com. Please hand in your trimmed Box Tops in a Ziploc bag or envelope, labeled with your child’s/teacher’s name and the amount of Box Tops, to your teacher or school office. You can find a list of Box Tops online at: www.boxtops4education.com. Thank you for your support.
Monday October 6th-9th @ North Field Grass 3:30pm-4:30pm
Perform With Varsity Cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th Football Game and Half Time Show!!
Clinic Includes T-Shirt and Half-Time Show!
$40 Registration Fee
($10 additional Child In Same Family)
Make Checks Payable To: Fresno Christian Schools (write “cheer clinic” on memo line)
Send Registration Forms with child’s name, t-shirt size, and Money To:
Fresno Christian Central Office
No Later Than Wednesday October 1st!!!!
Any Questions Please E-mail @ craymundo@fresnochristian.com
Fresno Christian Schools Spirit Days are here! Every Friday after, wear your FCS Spirit Wear. At the end of each month the K-6 class with the highest percentage of Spirit Wear worn will be the keeper of the FCS Eagle Trophy for a month! So wear your Fresno Christian Spirit Wear with pride. Go Eagles!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK !!
Moms in Prayer
Any woman desiring to pray for our children and Fresno Christian School.
Join us for a powerful time of prayer!
Fridays from 8:00 – 9:00 am
Peoples Church, Room 204
Contact: Janet Moore 448-0947 or rjdamoore@att.net
9-27 – Happy 7th Birthday Allison Inks
10-7 – Picture Retakes
10-10 – Quarter 1 ends
10-11 –Happy 7th Birthday Bella Hess
10-15 – Happy 6th Birthday Demetri Kamara
10-30 – Happy 6th Birthday Meghan Creamier
11-11 – Veterans Day – No School
God delights in those who keep their promises. Proverbs 12.22 11 pts.
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Dear Parents,
I enjoyed meeting with each of you last week at our conference time and sharing the progress your child has made. I am so thankful for this wonderful class that God has blessed me with this year.
CHAPEL:
On Tuesday, September 23, our class will be presenting “The Story of Job” reader’s theater at 8:15 A.M. in the North Lobby Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend.
ROOM MOM:
Please contact Mrs. Vander Kooi if you are willing to be a room mom or assistant room mom this year. Duties include organizing one teacher luncheon and several class parties throughout the year. Thank you!
K-6 CHEER CLINIC:
The Cheer Clinic is from 3:30-4:30 PM on October 6-9 at the north field grass area. Learn cheers and chants and perform with the varsity cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th football game and half time show! Send registration forms to the Central Office no later than Wednesday, October 1st. Email questions to Mrs. Raymundo at craymundo@fresnochristian.com.
SEPTEMBER READING:
Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework. The genre for the month of September is mystery. Students should show their selected mystery book to me for approval. Students will write a “Response to Literature” for this book, due on Tuesday, September 30. Practice responses and the rubric were sent home on Friday for parent and student reference.
WRITING:
This week students will independently write complete “Responses to Literature” in class and grade them using the rubric.
MATH:
This week students will continue Chapter 2: Addition, Subtraction and Equations. There will be a test on addition and subtraction of whole numbers and decimals on Tuesday, September 23.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will time travel to the past to learn about Native American Indians.
BIBLE:
This week we begin Unit 2: Writing in the Books of Poetry.
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:
Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is John 1:12 and the test will be this Friday, September 26. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5
SPELLING:
Lesson 7 words will be tested this Friday, September 26.
Lesson 7: Words with VCV
Challenge Words
DATES TO REMEMBER:
My posting on September 8 said parents should check Mrs. Vanderkooi’s newsletter this week for the spelling list as well as the memory verse (since I was out Friday through Wednesday). Anyway, this is the memory verse:
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:
Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is John 1:12 and the test will be this Friday, September 19. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.
Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12
Dear Parents, September 15, 2014
Apples, apples, apples!!!! We all love apples! This week we will learn all we can about APPLES!! We’ll make apple wreaths, apple turnovers and learn about Johnny Appleseed. We will enjoy the story about his life and how the Lord led him to plant apple seeds throughout our new country. We hope your child will read his/her apple books to you.
This week I will be having parent/teacher conferences. Please try to be prompt since the conferences are tightly scheduled and are only 20 minutes each. Thank you. If you are unsure of your conference day and time, please ask me. Conferences are held in my classroom.
. Our Bible verse this week is James 1:19, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” Our sight word is “and”.
We are going to the Pumpkin Patch the morning of October 17 from 8:00 -12:00. This is a delightful time of learning about harvest and the fall season. We take a hike, have a hayride, choose a pumpkin, and eat our lunch. Please tell me if you can chaperone for this trip. See attached flyer.
Our Bible study this week is Missions. We will be learning the importance of telling others about our wonderful Lord. We are sending home a “Mission Book” today, and would like the children to fill it with coins that they earn by doing work. We’ll send the money we collect to Samaritan’s Purse. Thank you for helping your little ones sense the excitement of participating in sharing with others–especially sharing the Gospel.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 17 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip (8:00 -12:00)
November 7 Discovery Center Field Trip (8:00 -11.30)
November 11 Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Have a happy week!!!!!
Love,