FRIDAY, September 13

This week, we were introduced to our Kindergarten buddies. Loved watching the 4th graders become role models.

As for our week, our daily schedule is set and we are digging into our multiple units.
Science: Finished our "View from Earth" Unit
Reading: We are practice specific skills that help us become stronger readers. 
Writing: We are revising our rough draft and adding more details. 
Math: Reviewing multi-digit addition and subtraction, rounding, and double checking out work.
Bible: Learning about Ruth, her decisions, and the connections to Jesus' life on earth

On Thursday, we listened to a quintet from the GR Symphony.

What came home today:
- Filer about the High School Fall Play 3rd grade Tryouts! (yellow/orange paper)
- Flier about our upcoming "THINK Energy" classroom visit (yellow paper)
- Misc. work from the week

Homework Folders:
On Monday, the students will need to bring their Homework folders back to school. At the end of the day, the folders will include... 
- Spelling Words - Practice sorting the words throughout the week. Test on Friday
- Math Homework - In 2 minutes, accomplish as many facts as you can (Due Mon.)
- Math Facts Minutes - Goal to accomplish 50 minutes, using the math links on the blog or playing math fact war (Due Mon.)
- Reading Minutes - Goal to read 150 minutes (Due Mon.)

THINK! ENERGY:
We have been selected to be part of a program called THINK! ENERGY on Tuesday, Sept. 24.  We will learn about preserving resources related to energy production in our community and homes.  As a part of this program, our class will be awarded a $100 grant if we have 100% of our students participate with the at-home portion.  For this, your child will receive a kit with energy saving devices that you can use in your home (it's got some pretty useful items in it - and it's free to you!).  There is a page of questions that go with it which your child will have to answer and return in order for our class to get credit.  Yesterday, I sent home a yellow consent form for you to peruse that allows your child to participate in this program.  You do have the option to opt out, but I really think you'll want your child to experience this.  Sign and return the form by Monday the 16th only if you do NOT want your child to participate.  If I do not receive a form from you, I will administer a kit to your child and I will look for the questionnaire to be returned from them at a later date.  Thank you!

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!

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

Yearbook:

Yearbook Forms were sent home last week Friday. These forms can be filled in online or in person and sent to school on Thursday, Sept. 19. Note: This form also has a spot to pay for a yearbook.

Note the location for the yearbook payment

Grandparents Day (Oct. 3):

Our Rose Park community would like to celebrate ALL of our children and ALL of our families/friends, preschool through sixth grade. We would like to invite our preschool grandparents/friends to celebrate and participate with our entire Rose Park community this upcoming Grandparents/friends Day. This is a new format for us and we're excited about the program with children, preschool through sixth grade worshipping and singing together. Your child's grandparents/friends are invited to our program on October 3 for the program in the gym at 9:30. Following the program, children will host their grandparents/friends in classrooms in an open house format from 10:15-11:15. During this time, children will be prepared to lead their grandparent/friend through activities for as long as they are able to stay. We hope this format accommodates both grandparents who have multiple children to visit by popping in for a bit as well as grandparents/friends who have one child to visit with. More details will be forthcoming as the date approaches.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Date Update:
Parent/teacher conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 on October 21 and 22. Sign up notification will be forthcoming. October 23 is a half-day of school. We will NOT hold parent/teacher conferences on the 23rd.

Volunteer Background Check - To ensure the safety of our students at all times and in all places at Rose Park we ask that all adults be granted clearance prior to having access to students. Anyone who desires to assist students, chaperone a field trip or supervise in a classroom at Rose Park must stop in the school office and fill out a short background check form.  Mrs. Steenwyk and Mrs. Chase have that form for you. Please also have your driver's license as they will need to make a copy of it.  Mrs. Rynsburger is happy to answer any questions you have about the process or results. All results remain confidential. Thank you!

Important Dates: 

Sept. 16 (Mon): Math Homework Due

                       Math Minutes Due

                       Reading Minutes Due

                       Return Homework Folders
                       Walkathon Packets Due

Sept. 17 (Tues): Library Books Due
Sept. 19 (Thurs): School Pictures - We are before morning recess. Their outfit and hair will make it!

Sept. 20 (Fri): Spelling Test

DeGraaf Nature Center Field Trip
Sept. 25 (Wed): Walk-a-Thon (Afternoon event @ HS Turf)

Sept. 27 (Fri): NO SCHOOL
Oct. 3 (Thurs): GRANDPARENTS DAY (9:30-11:15am)