Jan. 13

What are we learning?

Math: Mastering the skill of long division!
Writing: Editing our AMAZING persuasive essays
Reading: Learning how to read information texts structures
Social Studies: Finishing our unit about the Geography of the United States
Bible: Learning about Saul and David's relationship and seeing God in the stories

NO SCHOOL on Monday, Jan. 17.

NO SPELLING next week..we have a bit of a busy week at school :)

FIELD TRIP: We are going on a field trip to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This is an aero-space and science museum! There will be over 100 air and space related artifacts. We will leave school around 8:30 and return before 2:30. Each student will need a lunch to eat while we are there.

Classroom Needs: I am in need of more Clorox Wipes and hand sanitizer. If there is room in your grocery budget for purchasing these items, our classroom would appreciate it!

TTQ (Boys Running Club): Andrew, from TTQ running club, will be in our building to talk to our 3rd-5th grade boys during lunch time on Thursday, January 26.  Just a heads up! A flyer should come home with them the following Monday.

Barn Chores: We will have Barn Chores on Tuesday, Jan. 31. We will make sure to put that on our planner as a reminder!

SWIM LESSONS: A note from Mrs. Rynsburger: Now that safety concerns we lived through during the pandemic are released, the Aquatic Center is able to provide swim lessons for us again this year! I recognize this program is a little uncomfortable for each child because it’s new and unfamiliar. Because our children are blessed to be raised in Michigan, surrounded by bodies of water, we believe this safety instruction is a blessing that we pray they will never need but feel responsible to equip them. If you find yourself pondering over the “why” of lessons, please take a listen to HC mom Jenny White on the why swim safety. HCAC Swim School welcome video that will help you understand a bit about the logistics. Our 1st-4th graders will be bussed to the pool each day the weeks of January 30-February 10.

4th Grade Time – 11:15am-11:45am 
Parents are welcome to watch from the bleachers of the instructional pool on the final two days.