Dear Families,
We have had a VERY busy, but WONDERFUL beginning to our 2015 school year.We have added three new friends to our midst. They are Brianna Wyman, Sienna Lee and Braeden Oneida. The children have made a smooth transition from a long vacation, back to working in the classroom. I am so proud of them!!! Our second half of the year will be great!!!
LANGUAGE ARTS – We are making great progress with our Reading skills. We will be working out of our Anthology book as well as leveled readers. The children acquire vocabulary very fast now so just a little review at home will be necessary. If your child is struggling, I will let you know so you can work on it.
MATH – We are working on Number patterns to 100.. This has proven to be challenging for some, however, it will continue to be reviewed in upcoming chapters. Remember to faithfully do a 4 minute math drills at home.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -We began Unit , Families Now and Long Ago. Beginning this quarter, there will be an assessment at the end of each chapter. A chapter review will go home about a week before the test. We will also review at school. This will begin to prepare them for 2nd grade Social Science where grades are given for tests.
BIBLE – We will be studying Samson.
SCIENCE – We will continue our unit on Weather and Seasons. We will also start a unit on Health and Nutrition. We will be studying the four food groups and what constitutes healthy eating. I would also like to invite any parent who is in the health or medical field to come and share with the children about their professions. Let me know if you would be willing to come and share with us.
LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY – We have had many boys and girls forgetting work envelopes and book bags, which are due every Friday. We have spent a great deal of time talking about this and coming up with ways to help us become more responsible. Beginning the week of Jan 19th, there will be a thinking bench time at recess where your child will come up with a way that will help them remember to bring what is due. Again, this is to help prepare them for the higher grades where a lower score may be given for a late assignment. Since life happens,grace will be given the first time work is not turned in on time. We have discussed this at school and they know that they are not in trouble if they have to be on the thinking bench. Any support you can give in this area would be greatly appreciated.
PEACH BLOSSOM – Please continue working on your poem selection. You need to have chosen your poem by Jan.14th and remember to send me a copy of it as well.We will be practicing at school as well. Please note the handout for tips on learning and presenting the poems. The children will enjoy listening to everyone’s poem.
SHOW AND TELL – This week will be Team A.
WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER – Our World’s Finest Chocolate candy bar FUNdraiser began last Friday, January 9th and will run through Friday, January 30th. We will be checking out cases of candy (containing 60 bars each) next to the pick up point, (PC Pirate Ship), from 2:30 until about 3:30. Then we will be out there every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, (same times) until the FUNdraiser ends.Parents must sign the chocolate out for the students to sell. Students will be responsible for selling all 60 bars. Once candy is issued, no returns will be accepted. You do not pay up front for the chocolate boxes.Please use the small envelope provided in each case to turn in your money once each case is sold. Any checks should be made to Fresno Christian PST. A prize sheet will be posted in the elementary office window, and on the checkout table.
KID’S CLUB – Parent volunteers are needed to lead Kids’ Clubs this spring. Kids’ Clubs are fun activities like arts & crafts, sports and games, and food creations that the kids participate in during the second half of lunch recess. PST is looking for parents who want to volunteer 25 minutes of their time to lead a club this spring. We’ll give you an idea if you don’t have one and even supply the materials. You don’t need to be crafty or have teaching experience, just a desire to spend a little time with children. A flyer will be coming home with your child this week. Flyers are due back by Friday, January 23rd. Please contact PST’s Kids’ Club Coordinator, Jennifer Dansby, at 681-4605 or jenniferdansby@sbcglobal.net.
WINTER CALENDAR
1-22 – Happy 7th Birthday Austin Kinzle
1-24- Classroom Peach Blossom Presentations
1-26 – Peach Blossom Assembly – 12:30 PM – North Lobby Chapel ( All Invited)
2-2 – 2-6 – Parent Teacher Conferences -School dismissed at 12:00 PM
2-9 – Lincoln’s Birthday – No School
2-12 – Happy 7th Birthday James Emerian
2-13- Happy Valentine’s Day!! Party 1:20 – 2:40 PM
2-16 – President’s Day – No School
2-20 – Happy 7th Birthday Lincoln Williams
2-20 – PST Elementary Talent Show
2-26 – Happy 7th Birthday Jordyn DeGroot
Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear your favorite FCS shirt.
Bible Verse – Jan. 20-23
I will sing to the Lord because He has blessed me so richly. Psalm 13:6 16 pts.
Spelling – Jan. 20-23 – Lesson 22
by
my
ride
bike
like
time
nine
dive
find
kind
them
would
winter