Sept. 24

We are learning about codes and how they are used in communication!

So this week the kids learned how to decode Morse Code and Binary Code.

 

A while back I came across this helpful list of questions to ask your child after school when you want to get them talking, but all they say when you ask them how school was is "good."😉. I hope you find it helpful.

21 After-School Questions to Get Your Kids Talking
1. What’s one thing that really made you laugh today?
2. What was the most favorite part of your day?
3. What is one thing (subject, activity, etc.) you like/dislike about school? Tell me about that.
4. What do you like about _________ (i.e. your teacher, math, spelling, etc.)?
5. Share one thing you know now that you didn’t know when you woke up this morning.
6. Who did you play with the most at school today? What did you do together?
7. Who is someone you don’t like hanging out with? Why is that?
8. Who is someone at school (or a friend you know) who always seems to do the right thing? Tell me about him/her.
9. What is one thing you’re not looking forward to this week? How do you plan to make the most of it?
10. Is there a problem you faced today that you solved? How did you solve it?
11. When did you feel most proud of yourself today?
12. Did anyone push your buttons today? Tell me about that. How did you react/respond?
13. What is one thing you want God to help you with at school this week?
14. What would you like to talk about tonight?
15. Name one thing that happened today that you’re very thankful for.
16. Is there a friend or classmate you have trouble getting along with? How can you be a better friend?
17. Who is someone (a friend at school, a teacher, sibling, etc.) you saw act with integrity today? What did they do?
18. What was the most difficult thing you had to deal with today? How did you get through it?
19. What, about school, makes you happy?
20. If you could change one thing about school, what it would be?
21. What is one thing we can do as a family after school, or on the weekend, that would brighten your day?

Critter Barn: We will be headed to the Critter Barn on Thursday afternoon. We will leave after eating lunch at school. The goal for this visit is to learn about the farm and animals from Mrs. Mary. Then we will return throughout the year, with our buddies, and spend the afternoon learning at the farm! 

ORCHESTRA - Mr. Nester, our orchestra teacher, met with us today to introduce the idea of orchestra to the students.  Many of them are VERY excited!  A white note came home today with all the details.  You can also access that information here.

THINK! ENERGY - We have been selected to be part of a program called THINK! ENERGY on Thursday, Oct. 5 in the afternoon.  We will learn about preserving resources related to energy production in our community and homes.  As a part of this program, 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!).  This past Tuesday, I sent home a green 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 25th 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 on Oct. 5.  Thank you!

We will be taking our first math test next week.  We will review in the classroom, and that review packet will come home with your child the day before the test if you'd like to check in with them at home that night.  Hopefully most of the students will not need any extra practice at home though, but it wouldn't hurt to check.  After the test is finished and corrected, it will be placed in your child's mailbox to go home.  

Homework (reading and math minutes) continues to be due on Mondays, and library books should come back on Mondays.  Word Work tests are always first thing Friday morning.

This week Wednesday afternoon we will be taking buses over to the high school to participate in the Walk-a-thon.  Thank you so much for assisting your child in raising funds for this cause! We are looking forward to a fun-filled afternoon of celebration, grateful to all those who love us enough to donate!

Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our class as we yearn daily to let God be the guide in our classroom.  We truly feel his presence!

Notes from the RP Office:

1. Grandparents Day: October 5 - the parent board is looking for treat donations and people to volunteer, sign up here! Please make sure to invite your grandparents and grand friends so they can join us!

2. Rose Park Fall Family Festival: October 27 - You are invited to the Rose Park Fall Family Festival, link to sign up online is HERE. and the invitation your child may have already come home with is below:

Moms in prayer - Preschool through fifth grade parents, you are invited to join Moms In Prayer! Every Monday morning at 8:35 in the conference room at the front office, please come as you are and join other parents who are passionate about praying over our children, staff and program! Come casual (workout clothes & messy buns welcome), leave fervent!