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!