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!