OCTOBER 28

Thanks to the Rynsburger's, each child was able to pick a pumpkin!

FIELD TRIP:

This field trip is one for the books! We started the morning in Mrs. Hunderman's pole barn. Each group worked with one pumpkin to complete different activities. From weighing to counting seeds, the students worked hard to complete the activities. Mr. Hunderman provided us a yummy lunch and then we headed to the bus. This is where the adventure began. The kids (and adults) practiced flexibility and patience as the bus backed out of a narrow, winding, two track road that was lined by trees. Oh man, was it an adventure and a challenge. We finally arrived at the Grandpa Rynsburger's farm and each kid ran out in the field to grab their very own pumpkin!  I am proud of the kids for how they handled the weather and changes.

BUSING CHANGES

Note the changes for Holland Public Busing:

Monday, Oct 31 - NO PM Busing

Friday, Nov 4 - NO PM Busing

Monday, Nov 7 - NO Busing

READING INCENTIVE:

Today the new reading incentive is coming home. Each week of November, the kids are asked to read 100 minutes a week (20 minutes a day). If you do the regular reading minutes (purple sheet), you may automatically count it for the pizza reading incentive (orange slip). All records are due on Mondays just like the purple reading slip.

If your child hands in all four reading squares for the month of November, they will receive a personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut.

The first one is DUE Nov. 7. 

SPELLING:

Your child's test is coming home today. If your child is struggling with the spelling words, PLEASE talk with me and we can make a plan to help your child be successful with their spelling words.

CONFERENCES:

Counting the seeds

Many of you have signed up, but this is just a reminder for those who have not yet signed up!

Go to:  http://www.virtualparagon.com/hollandchristian/conference/

Password is: gohc

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be the following days:

Monday, Nov. 7 from 3:40-5:40pm

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3:40-5:40pm

Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 3:40-5:40pm

Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:00-7:00pm

Working together to measure the pumpkin!

LUNCH HELPERS

The next couple Wednesday are in need of some helpers. Take a look at the Sign Up and see if any dates work with your calendar. Thanks for your willingness to help!

IMPORTANT DATES:

NOV. 7 (MON): 1st Reading Incentive DUE

OCTOBER 14

Great is Thy Faithfulness! What a special day yesterday was! There are no words to describe the glimpse of heaven that we all received when the children and grandparents together sang, "Oh How I Love Jesus!"Thank you for a great day....I went home thanking God for the love of grandparents. It was very obvious that all these special friends hold big places in the hearts of our students. 

"So I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all"

Don't forget that this upcoming week is a short week due to the CEA convention for teachers. There is no school this coming Thursday or Friday!

Report cards go home next Wednesday, Oct. 19.

FRIDAY FISH FOLDERS: (There is a lot coming home this week!)

1.  School pictures - School pictures are coming home today in the Friday Folders! Keep a look out for those beauties! 

2. Ps. 23 Bible Memory - A new bible memory for your refrigerator.

3. Book Order -  DUE 10/28 - Look for an orange paper and some new book orders. Check it out as a family!

4. Thank you Letter - The students spent some time this morning writing a "thank you" letters to their grandparents. I sent them home in a envelope. Hope they can make it over the river and through the woods to Grandma's :)

HOMEWORK Folders (Go home Oct. 17)

The folders on Monday will just have...

- Reading slips - Due Oct. 24.

*Due to the short week. there will be no Math homework or spelling for next week.

SPELLING:

Your child's test is coming home today. If your child is struggling with the spelling words, PLEASE talk with me and we can make a plan to help your child be successful with their spelling words. 

FIELD TRIP:

We have a fun, fall PUMPKIN DAY planned! On Wednesday, Oct. 26 we will be head to Mrs. Hunderman's house to do some pumpkin experiments. Her husband will be grilling us some hot dogs for lunch, and then we are going to head to Cameron Rynsburger's Grandparent's Farm where we'll get to do some more pumpkin activities. This will be a fun fall day that ties in nicely with our Science Plant Unit. We are all set for helpers! THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT ARE COMING!

CONFERENCES:

Conference SignUps are live! Please choose the slot that works best for you! I am looking forward to meeting with you!  http://www.virtualparagon.com/hollandchristian/conference/

password is: gohc

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be the following days:

Monday, Nov. 7 from 3:40-5:40pm

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3:40-5:40pm

Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 3:40-5:40pm

Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:00-7:00pm

Snacks Needed:

Mrs. Johnson (Petra's mom) was our story reader today!

Our snack cupboard is getting low and if you are able to help us with that by sending in a box of crackers or pretzels or anything else if would be much appreciated!! Thanks for those that have come in!

VISION AND HEARING TESTING:

We will have hearing and vision testing for our kids on October 25-27. 

PICTURE RETAKE DAY:
School picture retakes will be on October 27 in the morning. If students would like a retake, they must bring back their original packet for a trade in. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Oct. 20 & 21: CEA Convention - no school

Oct. 26: Fall Field Trip (9:15am-2:30pm, lunch provided)

Oct. 27: Picture retake day

Oct. 28: Book Order Due

OCTOBER 7

Fall is in the air! It's been another busy week of learning and growing together as a classroom community.

Practicing for Grandparent's Day

HOMEWORK FOLDERS:
Your child's Reading slip and Math homework are coming home on Monday (Oct. 10).
- Math homework DUE Friday (Oct. 14).
- Reading slips DUE Monday (Oct. 17).

SPELLING:
Your child's new list is coming home today. We will be working on the sound of long i next week. I will be choosing 10 of the 15 words. Look for an purple sheet with your child's new words.  The test for these words will be Friday the 14th.  If your child is struggling with the spelling words, PLEASE talk with me and I can make a plan to help your child be successful with their spelling words. 

GRANDPARENT'S DAY:

Thursday, October 13th is Grandparent/Grandfriend's Day. Have your special visitors come to our classroom at 10:15. We will have some special activities to do together, and then we will have a K-2 Program down in the gym. Our special time will conclude around 11:30am. 

Exploring the Google Earth App

FIELD TRIP:

We have a fun, fall PUMPKIN DAY planned! On Wednesday, Oct. 26 we will be head to Mrs. Hunderman's house to do some pumpkin experiments. Her husband will be grilling us some hot dogs for lunch, and then we are going to head to Cameron Rynsburger's Grandparent's Farm where we'll get to do some more pumpkin activities. This will be a fun fall day that ties in nicely with our Science Plant Unit. I would like 4 parents to join us if possible. If you're interested please sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-pumpkin

CONFERENCES:

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be the following days:

Monday, Nov. 7 from 3:40-5:40pm

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3:40-5:40pm

Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 3:40-5:40pm

Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:00-7:00pm

An email from HC will be sent on MONDAY, Oct. 10 telling you how to sign up and allowing you to pick your time! I'm looking forward to meeting with you to celebrate what your child has been doing so far in 2nd grade as well as finding was we can challenge your child to grow in the upcoming months together. 

Starting our morning by praying for one another.

CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS:

I have added a few lunch times where our classroom needs coverage, INCLUDING THIS COMING TUESDAY. Could you check out the link and add your name if it works for you? I have been blessed by your willingness to help during lunch and library.
Our password to access the links is: maroons

IMPORTANT DATES:

Oct. 10: Reading Slips DUE 

Oct. 13: Grandparent's Day (10:15am-11:30am)

Oct. 14: Spelling Test, Math Homework DUE

Oct. 20 & 21: CEA Convention - no school

Oct. 26: Fall Field Trip (9:15am-2:30pm, lunch provided)