March 16, 2018

Reading with our 6th grade buddies

We are entering the home stretch before spring break. Take a look below for some information about the next two weeks.

Homework Folders:
- New reading minute slip (Continue to record and hand in those minutes)
- Math homework
NO WORD WORK

Swimming Lessons:
Swimming Lessons are underway in 3rd grade. We arrive arrive at the pool around 8:45 and leave around 9:45. We will be at the Aquatic Center everyday until spring break. Our final day of lessons, will be on Thursday, March 29. Parents are welcome to come and watch their child swim.

Popcorn Sale:
This Thursday, March 22nd, the second grade will be visiting our classroom and selling popcorn. The students will have a chance to purchase a bag of popcorn for 50 cents.

Student-Led Conferences: (NEW INFORMATION)
Our 2nd semester Student-Led conferences are such an awesome time of celebrating the 3rd grade growth that we've seen, and also coming together to challenge your child in the last few months of 3rd grade. One question your child will ask you at conferences will be, "Mom & Dad, what do you think I'm good at? What are my special gifts and qualities?" Think about this ahead of time, and come with a mental list of some of the ways that you want to encourage your child in who God has created him/her to be!

Parent Teacher Conferences:  
Just an update that P/T Conferences will be on Monday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 28th from 4-8. There are still some openings on Monday and plenty of slots on Wednesday. For these conferences, your child will be leading the conference! Holland Christian sent out an email and you are able to register for conferences. The process of setting your conference times is a very simple one:
- Go to the PT Conference link on the front page of the Holland Christian web site – www.hollandchristian.org or go directly to http://www.virtualparagon.com/hollandchristian/conference/.That will bring you to the Parent/Teacher Reservation System page with Virtual Paragon (the provider of this service).  You will be asked for the master password for Holland Christian's page which is gohc (must be lowercase). 
- If you have any further questions, please email vp_support@hollandchristian.org or call the office for assistance. 

REPORT CARDS: 
I am excited to share the growth and progress I've been seeing so far this year via the report card that is coming home on Friday in your child's folder. Remember that a "3" indicates end of the year goals, so we are well on our way there! Thanks for the great partnership this year! I'm looking forward to our last couple months together.

Library Helper:
Wondering if there are any openings on your Thursday morning schedule for a parent or grandparent to come in and help with our library time. I am looking for someone to simply scan in the library books and/or help the students check out their books, while I help others locate a book in the library. The time frame would be from 11:10-11:30am on Thursdays. If you are interested in serving once, send me an email! Thanks!


Spring Break:
Just a reminder that Spring Break will start Friday, March 30th. We will return to school on Monday, April 9th.

Tulip Time:
Tulip Time is right around the corner! We will once again be marching in the Thursday Kinderparade, May 10th. A heads up you'll want to remember...now is the time to be getting a dutch costume for your child! (It's not something you can grab at Meijer the night before. :) )

Important Dates:
March 16 - March 29

- Swimming Lessons, 8:45-9:45

Thursday, March 22
- 2nd grade Popcorn Sale (.50 cents a bag)

- Library Books due

Friday, March 23

- REPORT CARDS are sent home 
- Math Homework due
- NO Word Sort test

Monday, March 26

- Reading Minutes due

March 26 & 28, 4-8pm

- P/T Conferences (Student led)

March 30th - April 8th

- Spring Break, NO School

Tuesday, April 17th
- Rose Park's Spring Program, 7-8pm