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