September 22, 2017

Learning how to be a Peace Maker and Keeper with Mrs. Troop.

Is there such thing as 6 more weeks of summer?

We have had another good week at school and the students have been working very hard despite the heat and mugginess we continue to have.  I am blessed each day to be with your children and enjoy teaching them each week.

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.

- Misc. papers from the week

*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 Oct. 2.

- Math Homework: Please have your child complete and return this paper by Friday, Sept. 29. Remember to circle and send back any problems that are too confusing to problem solve.

- Words Their Way: A new Word List will come home in their homework folder. Each night find different ways to practice spelling and sorting the words into the different groups. This practice with build your child's understanding of the spelling patterns and how to spell accurately. I will pick 10 of the words, plus the 5 words on the bottom, and test the children on Friday, Sept. 28.

GRANDPARENT/FRIENDS DAY

Grandparent/friend's Day will be Thursday, Oct. 5.

12:00-1:00: Grandparents are welcome to eat with the 5-6 graders in their classrooms. 

1:30-2:00: We will all gather in the gym for the K-6 Singing Program.

2:00-3:00: Grandparent's will be invited into the K-4 classrooms. 

Please pass on date and time to those who would love to join us in 3rd grade for the afternoon!

LIBRARY BOOKS and GYM SHOES

*Our class has library on Thursday. Please bring in books on Thursday mornings! 

*Our class has gym on Tuesdays & Fridays.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept. 27: Library Books Due

Sept. 28: Spelling Test

               Math Homework Due

Oct. 2: Reading Minutes Due

Oct. 5: Grandparent's Day

Oct. 19-20: No School, Teachers @ CEA Convention 

September 15, 2017

Our third grade family!

Whew...What an amazing week! Our class had a FANTASTIC time at the Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday. I loved watching the kids race peers and siblings, hulla-hoop, walk, skip, and dance around the track. Thank you to those of you involved in the parent team for this fun afternoon. All the elementary buildings raised $40,000! Wow! We are blessed to be a part of such a generous, supportive community! Thank you for helping your child with this fundraiser.

Team Snoeyink

Classic Silly Picture

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.
- Misc. papers from the week
- School Picture Form
- Park Township Rec. Flier
- Grandparent/friend's Day Information Paper

*Here is what is coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.- School Pictures Form
- 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 Sept. 25.
- Math Homework: Please have your child complete and return this paper by Friday, Sept. 22. Remember to circle and send back any problems that are too confusing to problem solve.
- Words Their Way: A new Word List will come home in their homework folder. Each night find different ways to practice spelling and sorting the words into the different groups. This practice with build your child's understanding of the spelling patterns and how to spell accurately. I will pick 10 of the words, plus the 5 words on the bottom, and test the children on Friday, Sept. 22.

GRANDPARENT/FRIENDS DAY
Grandparent/friend's Day will be Thursday, Oct. 5 from 1:30-3:00. There is a yellow green paper in your child's Weekend "Fish" Folder. Please pass on date and time to those who would love to join us in 3rd grade for the afternoon!

HOMECOMING
Next Friday, September 22, is a welcome back night designed for families with kids of all ages! You can join us for a tailgate dinner with kids games, including last year’s favorite dunk tank, inflatables, and a petting zoo beginning at 5 pm. Then you can stick around for an action packed (and hopefully rain-free!) football game against Zeeland East. The cost for a full night of entertainment is $8 per person in advance, or $10 per person at the door. To purchase tickets, or for more information on all of the 2017 homecoming events, visit www.hollandchristian.org/alumni.

LIBRARY BOOKS and GYM SHOES
*Our class has library on Thursday. Please bring in books on Thursday mornings! 
*Our class has gym on Tuesdays & Fridays.

*THANK YOU for a great first month of school! I am blessed to have your children in my classroom. Thank you for sharing them with me. I am honored to have the opportunity to learn and grow with your child each day! 

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 18: Reading Minutes Due
Sept. 21 (Thurs) @ 10:35: School Picture Day
Sept. 22: Math Homework Due
               Spelling Test  
               Homecoming Football Game @ 5pm
Oct. 5: Grandparent's Day, 1:30-3:00pm
Oct. 19-20: No School, Teachers @ CEA Convention 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Convocation was an amazing experience! It was so awesome to see Preschoolers through High School Seniors gathering together to worship our Heavenly Father! It is such a blessing to be part of such a passionate, Christ-centered community! As a body of Christ, we were reminded to be God's farmer and cultivate shalom. As third graders, we are called to bring God's shalom among our friends through words of encouragement, in our classroom as we problem solve, and within our families as we obey our parents. AND children are not the only ones called to plant shalom :).

Playing some camp games with the 6th graders.

Mr. Hollebeek couldn't resist in joining our game.

LIBRARY BOOKS and GYM SHOES
*Our class has library on Thursday. Please bring in books on Thursday mornings! 
*Our class has gym on Tuesdays & Fridays. Please make sure your child has the appropriate shoes to participate in the gym activities. Next week, Ms. Raak will be doing the fitness testing, so the mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. 





 

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.

- Misc. papers from the week

*Here is what is coming home in the Homework Folder on Monday.
- School Pictures Flier and Form 

- 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 Sept. 18.

- Math Homework: Please have your child complete and return this paper by Friday, Sept. 8. Remember to circle and send back any problems that are too confusing to problem solve.

"Ms. Snoeyink, can we just read our Bibles instead of read aloud?"

- Words Their Way: A new Word List will come home in their homework folder. Each night find different ways to practice spelling and sorting the words into the different groups. This practice with build your child's understanding of the spelling patterns and how to spell accurately. I will pick 10 of the words, plus the 5 words on the bottom, and test the children on Friday, Sept. 15.

BIBLE MEMORY
*Please continue to practice Psalm 8 at home. We are working hard on this in the classroom and I am amazed to see the student's creativity with motions and effort to learn these words from God's Word.

WALK-A-THON:

Please fill out and return the sponsor sheet and money by Monday, September 11. This year, Rose Park will use the money for classroom materials and playground equipment improvements. The Walk-a-thon event will happen on September 13 from 1:00-2:15 on the High School track. Parents are welcome to come and join us as we run, skip, sprint, dance, and walk around the track.

SCHOOL PHOTOS:
Our class will have our pictures taken on Sept. 21 (Thursday) @ 10:35. I will send home the photo flier and form on Monday in your child's homework folder.

PLAYGROUND HELPERS

We are still looking for a few helping hands on our playground at noon recess.  The time commitment is from 12:00-12:50.  Whether you can commit to one day a week, or bi-weekly, or as a sub, we would love to have you as a safety presence on our playground!  Younger siblings are welcome to come along and play as well.  Please contact Carla at cchase@hollandchristian.org or Diane at dsteenwyk@hollandchristian.org to sign up!

Come Shop Our Kids’ Stuff Re-Sale at HCHS on Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 – 12:00. Lots of great fall/winter clothes for girls and boys and so much more. If you are interested in being a seller at this sale, please contact kidsale@hollandchristian.org. 

Important Dates: 

Sept. 11 (Mon): Return Weekend Fish Folders with Reading Minutes
                        Walk-a-thon Envelope Due
Sept. 13 (Wed): Walk-a-Thon at High School track from 1:00-2:15.
Sept. 14 (Thurs): Library Books Due
Sept. 15 (Fri): Math Homework Due
                      Spelling Test

Sept. 21 (Thurs) @ 10:35: School Picture Day

SEPTEMBER 1 - WEEK 2: Complete

And just like that another week has flown by! It's been good to continue to "get into the school groove". I love watching this classroom of students become a classroom family. Their excitement for learning the Shema in the morning, spending 35 minutes silently reading, and listening to each child pray for the person next to them gets me excited for what this upcoming year holds for us. It was a GREAT second week!

Mrs. Troop taught us how to be a peacemarker at school and at home.

LUNCH HELPERS:

Many of you had an interest in helping during our Wednesday lunch time. Please use this link to sign up. I appreciate your volunteering SO MUCH! 

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

FISH FOLDER/HOMEWORK:

*Here is what is in their Weekend "fish" Folders.

Words Their Way: A Word List (PINK PAPER) came home today. Each night find different ways to practice spelling and sorting the words into the different groups. This practice with build your child's understanding of the spelling patterns and how to spell accurately. I will pick 10 of the words, plus the 5 words on the bottom, and test the children on Friday, Sept. 8.

Misc. Paper from the week

*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.

Math Homework: Math homework will start on Tuesday. Please have your child complete and return this paper by Friday, Sept. 8. Remember to circle and send back any problems that are too confusing to problem solve.

WALK-A-THON:

Please fill out and return the sponsor sheet and money by Monday, September 11. This year, Rose Park will use the money for classroom materials and playground equipment improvements. The Walk-a-thon event will happen on September 13 and I will have more details in a couple of weeks.

BATONS:

*Please remember that Batons are due by Weds. Sept. 6. We will have a special convocation chapel at the high school at 9:00am on Weds., Sept. 6 if you would like to join us! More details will come soon.

MATH: Here are just some words to help you understand our Math vocabulary with Multiplication and Division. We are just introducing these skills and are not expecting mastery yet.

*THANK YOU for your love, prayers, and support as we begin this new school year together! Your donations of hand sanitizer, snacks, tissues, bleach wipes, and baggies are a huge blessing. I am so blessed to spend each day with your child! Enjoy the long weekend with your families!

Important Dates: 

Sept. 4 (Mon): No School: Labor Day
Sept. 5 (Tues): Return Weekend Fish Folders & Batons
Sept. 6 (Wed): BATONS DUE! Convocation Chapel at 9:00am, High School Gym
Sept. 13 (Wed): Walk-a-Thon 

 Sept. 20, 21: School Picture Day (Date and Time TBD)