It was truly a blessing to go out on Wednesday night and spend $380 dollars donated for our Heart Family! Because of your child's or family's generosity, we were able to purchase every item on their wish list! YEA GOD! I had goose bumps as I saw all the items stacked on our classroom counter and read the students' encouraging notes written to the family. The Harned family was able to deliver the presents on Friday and pray over the family. Thankful for this specific opportunity where our children can practice what it looks like to be a disciple of Christ and share compassion and Christ's love with others. May we continue to search out and find more opportunities to be a disciple of Christ!! 

TIS THE SEASON of BUSY

Because of the season we are in, we will not have any homework next week. We will be doing much review in the classroom and complete different activities. Enjoy ;)

Homework Folders:

- Music Christmas Show-n-tell (Green flier)

- ACE Information Packet (White packet)

- Misc. work from the week

- Artwork

Christmas Party:
We will have our Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 20th from 12:45-2:15. We will NOT be trading presents, but instead playing games and doing some activities. I am looking for 1 more parent/grandparent to lead a station for 5 students. I have the games and activities prepared, and just need a helper to lead the station. If you are available to help, please email me and let me know. THANK YOU!

ACE Activities:
Today, your child came home with information about the ACE programs that are provided at Holland Christian. There are extra curricular opportunities for your children that happen after school at Rose Park. Read through the white packet for more information. The deadline for signing up started this week and space is limited!!
Personally, I might sign up for some myself :)

Christmas Music Show-n-tell:
Next week Thursday (Dec. 21), our students have the opportunity to share some Christmas music. Read through the green flier from Mrs. Stacey Rietman for more details about what music they may share. (This is NOT a requirement, just an opportunity :) )

IMPORTANT DATES:
Mon. Dec. 18: Reading Minutes DUE

Wed. Dec. 20: Christmas Party, 12:45-2:15
Thurs. Dec. 21: Library Books DUE
Fri. Dec. 22: All-school Christmas chapel, 2:30-3:00

Dec 23-January 7: Christmas Break

December 8, 2017

Be still and know that He is God!

Tis the season of giving, driving, spending, shopping, giving, and driving! Thank you for your extra support this Christmas season. Whether your family provided items for the gingerbread houses or gifts for the family we are supporting, both Jodi and I appreciate all your extra help. Please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification on dates and details:).

Ms. Snoeyink, can you get the pine branch out?

Thurs. Dec. 14: Library books Due
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Here is what came home in folders:Gingerbread Houses:
IMPORTANT DATES:

Mon. Dec. 11: Gingerbread Making Supplies DUE
                       Reading Minutes Due
Tues. Dec. 12: Gifts and cash DUE for our Christmas Giving Opportunity
Wed. Dec 13: Gingerbread Houses, 1-3:00

Fri. Dec. 15: Spelling test
                    Math homework Due
Wed. Dec. 20: Christmas Party, 12:45-2:15
Fri. Dec. 22: All-school Christmas chapel, 2:30-3:00

Dec 23-January 7: Christmas Break

- Making Gingerbread Houses (Wednesday, 12/13 from 1-3)
- Christmas Party (Wednesday, 12/20 from 12:45-2:15)

- Park Rec. Activities flier
- "Pizza Hut Reading Incentive" Free Pizza Slip
- Work from the week

Christmas Party:
We will have our Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 20th from 12:45-2:15. We will NOT be trading presents, but instead playing games and doing some activities. I am looking for 3 parent/grandparent helpers to lead a station for 5 students. I have the games and activities prepared, and just need a helper to lead the station. If you are available to help, please email me and let me know. THANK YOU!

On Wednesday afternoon, December 13, from 1:00 to 3:00, the 3rd graders will be putting together gingerbread houses. If you are willing and able to help with construction, please let me know via email, note, or text so that I can plan on your help. Because volunteers will be assisting small groups of students, we are asking that NO younger siblings be taken along. Thank you for understanding.

       

Please send in your donated items by MONDAY MORNING, Dec. 11th! 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-supplies

Christmas Giving Opportunity:

We have a student in our class that had a scary start to his life. Christian Harned was born with a heart defect and the family spent many days in the hospital. Yet, God had a plan for Christian and now he is a healthy and active 3rd grader. Share your Heart for the Holidays was named after the Harned's experiences. It was created to help families with children in the Heart Ward of the University of Michigan's Hospital, who will be or are admitted during the Christmas season. They are dedicated to giving those families love and comfort as they walk this lonely, long road. 

This year, our class is going to partner with a young family from Kalamazoo. We have the opportunity to raise money and/or purchase presents for the family and write notes of encouragement for the parents. 

Here is where I need your family's help!

A.  Donate $10 towards a gift for the children or gift card for the parents. (Cash or check written to Ms. Snoeyink. Then Jodi and I will go out and buy the remaining gifts.)

B.  Sign up to purchase specific gifts, requested by the family.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-share

DUE: TUESDAY, Dec. 12

Whether it is doing extra jobs around the house, giving money from their piggy bank, or donating a personal present for someone else, I pray that this experience will be impactful and meaning for your child! A moment to practice what it looks like and feels like to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Please check out their website for their whole story.

http://www.tspaholland.com/share-your-heart-for-the-holidays-charity/

December 1, 2017

Prepare the way of the Lord!

I pray that this advent season, your family can ask and discuss how they can use their head, heart, hands, and feet to be a disciple of Christ and prepare the way of the Lord. We are a part of God's story, His children, and He equips those He calls! 

Thank you:

This week had some events that asked for parent participation. Thank you for your purchases at the book fair and worshipping with us at chapel. I value those moments when I can talk and say more than a "Hi" in the hall. Your acts of appreciation and words of encouragement are blessings to me. 


Gingerbread Houses:

On Wednesday afternoon, December 13, from 1:00 to 3:00, the 3rd graders will be putting together gingerbread houses.  Children will be taking home a gingerbread house of their very own. There are a couple items we need for this project. Please take a look at the sign-up genius for food and candy items to donate for construction. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-supplies

           Some years, parents bring along cake decorating equipment to help with the decorating portion of our project.  If you are so inclined, please consider sending that along. Most importantly, we are looking for as many volunteers as we can get to help with the construction. Because volunteers will be assisting small groups of students, we are asking that NO younger siblings be taken along. Thank you for understanding.

         If you are willing and able to help with construction, please let me know via email, note, or text so that I can plan on your help.

Christmas Giving Opportunity:

We have a student in our class that had a scary start to his life. Christian Harned was born with a heart defect and the family spent many days in the hospital. Yet, God had a plan for Christian and he is a healthy and active 3rd grader now.  The experience affected them in more ways than their son’s now happily beating heart, and about six years ago the Harned’s decided to give back. Share Your Heart for the Holidays was named after the Harned’s experiences. It was created to help families with children in the heart ward of the University of Michigan hospital who will be admitted during Christmas. They are dedicated to giving those families the best holiday they can. 

This year, our class is going to partner with a young family walking a similar path. We will raise money to buy a couple presents for the children in the family and write notes of encouragement for the parents. There are some details to be planned out still, so please stayed tune for an upcoming email with more specific information.

Please check out their website for their whole story.

http://www.tspaholland.com/share-your-heart-for-the-holidays-charity/

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mon. Dec. 4: Reading Minutes Due
Thurs. Dec. 7: Library books Due

Fri. Dec. 8: Spelling test, Math homework Due

Dec 13: Gingerbread Houses (More information to come)

Dec. 14: Christmas Giving Opp. Due (MORE DETAILS TO COME)

Dec 23-January 7: Christmas break

November 17, 2017

Comfy seats and an incredible show! Bill Vits is a gifted percussionist!

And just like that another week is done! 

Short Week Changes:
We have a short week coming up!
As a result, there will be no math homework or spelling words for next week. 
There will be a reading minute sheet coming home on Monday (DUE Nov. 27).

Book Fair:
The Book Fair will be the week following Thanksgiving, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. As a class, we will have the opportunity on TUESDAY, Nov. 28 to walk around and preview the books at the Fair. From WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, the students will have the opportunity to visit the Fair again and purchase a book. This is a great opportunity to find a book for a Christmas present or see what books should be checked out at the library :). Thank you, Parents, for supporting HC in many different ways!

Book Fair Hours:
Wednesday (29th): 7:30-4:00
Thursday (30th): 8:00-6:00 (Maroon and White Shop will be there.)
Friday (1st): 8:00-1:00 (Singing at the Intersection, Cinnamon Rolls, Maroon and White Shop will be there.)

Class Chapel:
Our class will have the opportunity to lead our school in chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The chapel will begin at 10:35 and will end around 11:05. Parents, you are invited to worship with us!

Social Studies Project:

In Social Studies, the students have been working hard on different projects displaying what we learned about the geography of Michigan. The students could chose to make a poster about the state symbols, a clay model of a landform in Michigan, a Great Lakes' lighthouse, or powerpoint on the states' geography. We will display these projects the week of Thanksgiving and they will come home on that Tuesday before break. 

Come in and look if you have a chance!

Important Dates:
Mon. Nov. 20: Reading Minutes Due
Nov. 22-24: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Book Fair @ Rose Park 
Nov. 29: Class' Chapel @ 10:35 (IN BIG GYM)
Dec 13: Gingerbread Houses (More information to come)

 November 10, 2017

"Shema, Israel! Hear, O Israel..."

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

Listening to the quartet from Grand Rapids Symphony.

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.
- A post-informational flyer from the Child's Advocacy Center.

- Misc. Papers

- Art work

*Here is what is coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.
- Reading Minutes: Send in their current reading minutes slip on Monday. A new reading paper will come home on Monday in their homework folder. This is due the following Mon. KEEP UP THE GREAT READING!
- Math Homework: Due Nov. 17

- New Word List: Test on Friday, Nov. 17

Winter Wear:

The sun is shining, but it does not create enough heat!  Please continue to send in those big jackets, mittens/gloves, hats, and warmer shoes. 

Veteran's Day:

Today your children and I wrote a letter to a family friend of Carla Chase, our secretary. We wrote words of encouragement and comfort as this young man starts his basic training in South Carolina. I was blessed by what they chose to write.

Social Studies Project:

They even played Star Wars!

In Social Studies, we are going to be working on different projects displaying what we learned about the geography of Michigan. The students could chose to make a poster about the state symbols, a clay model of a landform in Michigan, a Great Lakes' lighthouse, or powerpoint on the states' geography. This work will happen AT SCHOOL! I will provide the clay, posterboard, and the materials I have been collecting from you. I encourage the students to find materials at home that will add to their project! We will display these projects the week of Thanksgiving and they will come home on that Tuesday before break. 

Field Trip: 
The third grade is invited to listen and learn from Bill Vits, a professional percussionist from the Grand Rapids Symphony. We will be traveling to Grand Rapids for this field trip. We will leave our classroom at 9:30 and return to school around 12:30. We will eat lunch at school. NO sack lunch needed.

Important Dates:
Mon. Nov. 13: Reading Minutes Due
Wed. Nov. 15: Start Social Studies Project in class
Thurs. Nov. 16: Field Trip 
Fri. Nov 17: Math Homework Due, Spelling Test
Nov. 22-24: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28-Dec. 1?: Book Fair @ Rose Park 
Nov. 29: Class' Chapel @ 10:35
Dec 13: Gingerbread Houses (More information to come)

We have another great week behind us! 

My favorite moment of the week happened on Friday during Bible. We read the story where God asks Abraham to sacrifice his only son, the one God had promised to him. As I read the story, I watched as the students' body language changed, the room became quiet, and some had tears in their eyes. These students were putting themselves in Abraham's place. They felt the pain and frustration of Abraham, yet recognize the true trust and faith Abraham had in God. When God's voice broke the silence in the story and in our room, I felt the atmosphere in the room change. Immediately, the students recognized the parallel story in the New Testament. They were connecting this moment of faith in the Old Testament to the moment of true sacrifice and mercy of Christ on the cross. Jesus was the true lamb! We serve a Christ who is the Lamb of God. The one sent as a true "I love you" from God. I loved seeing that truth come alive in the soul of those sitting at my feet.

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.
- Lots of Math Papers!

*Here is what is coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.
- Reading Minutes: Send in their current reading minutes slip on Monday. A new reading paper will come home on Monday in their homework folder. This is due the following Mon. KEEP UP THE GREAT READING!
- Math Homework: Due Nov. 10

- New Word List: Test on Friday, Nov. 10

- New Bible Memory for November

SKATING PARTY: Come and join other Rose Park Families at The Rink at 12521 James Street, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6pm-7:45pm. The cost is $5.00 per skater, which includes skate rental. Parents may watch for free! I will be there with my skates on!

Field Trip: 
The third grade is invited to listen and learn from Bill Vits, a professional percussionist from the Grand Rapids Symphony. We will be traveling to Grand Rapids for this field trip. We will leave our classroom at 9:30 and return to school around 12:30. We will eat lunch at school. NO sack lunch needed.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues. Nov. 7: Skating Party at 6-7:45pm
Wed. Nov. 8: Safe Bodies Talk at 12:45-1:45 (Parents are welcome to come and listen along.)
Thurs. Nov. 16: Field Trip 
Nov. 22-24: No School, Thanksgiving Break

We had a chance on Friday to share our stories with our 6th grade buddies. In return, the 6th graders shared their latest project on their laptops! Now, many of these 3rd graders want to go to 6th grade!