Friday afternoon was too nice! So we headed outside for work on our science posters.
Love seeing friendships form on the playground.
Our fourth grade cheerleaders were ready for the game on Friday!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING:
Bible - Learning about Ehud, Deborah, Samson and how God called His people to be judges in the land of Israel
Math - Finishing out unit on place value, rounding, addition, and subtraction
Reading - Reviewing our strong reading habits as we take on harder books in the classroom.
Writing - We have begun our Realistic Fiction unit. The students are generating ideas of stories they wish existed that include strong emotions.
Science - We have been working towards answering the question of "How can I send a video from my phone to someone else's phone?" We have talked about Binary codes, Telegraphs, circuits, and pixels. Ms. Snoeyink has learned so much in teaching this unit ;)
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| Hearing these kids sing...brings joy to my heart! |
HOMEWORK: This Monday, your child will come home with the regular homework load!
- 150 Reading Minutes (pink slip)
- 50 Math Fact Minutes (yellow slip)
- Mad Minute (Make sure you are marking the 2:00 minute mark and the final time it took to complete.)
- Spelling List
WALK-A-THON: On Wednesday afternoon, we will be headed to the High School for our annual HC Walk-a-thon. Students in kindergarten through 8th will be walking around the new turf between 12:30-2:00. Excited to see all the kids together for an afternoon of movement and fun!
THINK ENERGY: We have been selected to be part of a program called THINK! ENERGY on Thursday, Sept. 29. 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 on Thursday afternoon 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.
ODC FIELD TRIP: We have two open volunteer spots! If you have time on Friday afternoon from 12:00-3:00. We would love to have you join us at the Outdoor Discovery Center. Click the Field Trip Sign Up to find out more details!
TTQ: TTQ will begin next week. We have been informed that coaches are reaching out to those who signed up.
A NOTE FROM MR. NESTER:
Dear Parents of Holland Christian Fourth Graders,
We are delighted to announce that orchestra will again be offered to our 4th grade students. 4th grade orchestra will be offered at 7:30 - 8:05 A.M. on Tuesdays and Fridays at Pine Ridge and 7:30 - 8:05 A.M. on Mondays and Thursdays at Rose Park. ONLY VIOLIN instruction will be offered to your 4th grader as the skills and knowledge learned on the violin are directly transferable to 5th grade orchestra where students may switch to viola, cello, bass or remain on violin. Having all 4th grade students learn the same instrument (violin) at this initial stage will provide
quality student and teacher modeling, simplify and increase effectiveness of instruction, and decrease class downtime.
In order for your child to participate, it will be necessary for you to furnish an instrument. Many HC families utilize and are very pleased with the Meyer Music Rental Program which allows students to upgrade to a larger high-quality instrument or switch from violin to viola, cello, or bass in subsequent school years. Meyer Music‛s rental instruments are in excellent condition and all repairs are covered in a low rental fee starting at around $10 a month. Learning to play an instrument and belonging to the school orchestra opens up a whole new world of friendship, fun, and growth. Your child will be able to take advantage of music performances and instruction throughout their enrollment at HC. After High School, students may find fulfillment in participating in college orchestras, community orchestras, string quartets, fiddling sessions, and musical groups in church. Students will learn and practice ear training, self-discipline, group cooperation, problem-solving, goal-setting, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, poise, enhanced physical coordination, high self-esteem, and the importance of teamwork—skills in great demand in almost every aspect of life. Like all the arts, music has a profound positive effect on the academic success of students. Most importantly, students will be better equipped to participate in, enjoy, and appreciate music that honors God. Developing musical skills is an avenue for your student to praise God throughout their lifetime.
If you are interested in having your child participate, please email Kyle Nester at knester@hollandchristian.org with your name, child‛s name, classroom teacher‛s name, and any questions you may have about the orchestra program. We will have an HC Orchestra Program / Meyer Music Instrument Rental Meeting on Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 in the Middle School Band Room. At this meeting families will be given an overview of the orchestra program at HC and Meyer Music’s instrument rental program. If you think you’ll want to rent an instrument through Meyer Music (highly recommended), please bring a device and Eric Phelps of Meyer Music will guide you through the online process. Your student’s instrument will be delivered to school just in time for their first orchestra practice. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory and if desired you can rent an instrument through Meyer Music at https://www.meyer-music.com or you can head to their Holland location and rent an instrument in person.
Our first 4th grade orchestra class is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 3rd at Rose Park and Tuesday, October 4th at Pine Ridge. At Holland Christian, we are committed to developing the whole student: mind, heart, body, and soul. Innovative, high-quality music instruction and experiences at Holland Christian is but one aspect of our effort to nurture our multifaceted students. We hope that you will take advantage of this chance for your child to discover and develop their musical gifts.
We are delighted to announce that orchestra will again be offered to our 4th grade students. 4th grade orchestra will be offered at 7:30 - 8:05 A.M. on Tuesdays and Fridays at Pine Ridge and 7:30 - 8:05 A.M. on Mondays and Thursdays at Rose Park. ONLY VIOLIN instruction will be offered to your 4th grader as the skills and knowledge learned on the violin are directly transferable to 5th grade orchestra where students may switch to viola, cello, bass or remain on violin. Having all 4th grade students learn the same instrument (violin) at this initial stage will provide
quality student and teacher modeling, simplify and increase effectiveness of instruction, and decrease class downtime.
In order for your child to participate, it will be necessary for you to furnish an instrument. Many HC families utilize and are very pleased with the Meyer Music Rental Program which allows students to upgrade to a larger high-quality instrument or switch from violin to viola, cello, or bass in subsequent school years. Meyer Music‛s rental instruments are in excellent condition and all repairs are covered in a low rental fee starting at around $10 a month. Learning to play an instrument and belonging to the school orchestra opens up a whole new world of friendship, fun, and growth. Your child will be able to take advantage of music performances and instruction throughout their enrollment at HC. After High School, students may find fulfillment in participating in college orchestras, community orchestras, string quartets, fiddling sessions, and musical groups in church. Students will learn and practice ear training, self-discipline, group cooperation, problem-solving, goal-setting, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, poise, enhanced physical coordination, high self-esteem, and the importance of teamwork—skills in great demand in almost every aspect of life. Like all the arts, music has a profound positive effect on the academic success of students. Most importantly, students will be better equipped to participate in, enjoy, and appreciate music that honors God. Developing musical skills is an avenue for your student to praise God throughout their lifetime.
If you are interested in having your child participate, please email Kyle Nester at knester@hollandchristian.org with your name, child‛s name, classroom teacher‛s name, and any questions you may have about the orchestra program. We will have an HC Orchestra Program / Meyer Music Instrument Rental Meeting on Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 in the Middle School Band Room. At this meeting families will be given an overview of the orchestra program at HC and Meyer Music’s instrument rental program. If you think you’ll want to rent an instrument through Meyer Music (highly recommended), please bring a device and Eric Phelps of Meyer Music will guide you through the online process. Your student’s instrument will be delivered to school just in time for their first orchestra practice. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory and if desired you can rent an instrument through Meyer Music at https://www.meyer-music.com or you can head to their Holland location and rent an instrument in person.
Our first 4th grade orchestra class is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 3rd at Rose Park and Tuesday, October 4th at Pine Ridge. At Holland Christian, we are committed to developing the whole student: mind, heart, body, and soul. Innovative, high-quality music instruction and experiences at Holland Christian is but one aspect of our effort to nurture our multifaceted students. We hope that you will take advantage of this chance for your child to discover and develop their musical gifts.
Blessings,
Dinah Pereira – Pine Ridge Principal and Elementary Spanish Immersion Coordinator
Miska Rynsburger – Rose Park and Forest School Principal
Kyle Nester – Elementary and Middle School Orchestra Teacher
Dinah Pereira – Pine Ridge Principal and Elementary Spanish Immersion Coordinator
Miska Rynsburger – Rose Park and Forest School Principal
Kyle Nester – Elementary and Middle School Orchestra Teacher
UPCOMING DATES:
Skating Party - October 11 6:00-8:00 @ Rollxscape Skating Center
Hoedown for Down Syndrome @ Rose Park - Wednesday, October 12th from 2:15-2:45.
For Your Radar: P/T Conferences - Monday, Oct. 17 from 4:00-8:00 & Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12:00-4:00
Grandparent's Day - Thursday, Oct. 27 (Time TBD)
Skating Party - October 11 6:00-8:00 @ Rollxscape Skating Center
Hoedown for Down Syndrome @ Rose Park - Wednesday, October 12th from 2:15-2:45.
For Your Radar: P/T Conferences - Monday, Oct. 17 from 4:00-8:00 & Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12:00-4:00
Grandparent's Day - Thursday, Oct. 27 (Time TBD)
