Nov. 25

This coming Tuesday afternoon we will be watching the movie of the book we recently read in our classes, "The Tiger Rising."  It will be a fun way to celebrate right before we break for a long holiday weekend.  Students may bring along a blanket OR a pillow OR a stuffed animal to sit with during the movie.  Whichever ONE they choose to bring must be able to fit in their backpack.

"Ms. Snoeyink said we could bring in Christmas stuff!" - In preparation for the Christmas season, the students and I thought it would be fun to each bring in a Christmas decoration from home. This item could be an ornament, lights, a little tree, a snowman sticker...whatever is "extra" at home and will not be missed. I told them they were not allowed to beg about buying something new. It can gladly be something extra from home :)

HOMEWORK - NO homework over the holiday!  Of course, it's always important to read and practice math facts anyway, but I'm not asking for them to be recorded and turned in.  Also, we are taking the week off from spelling words as well!

BIBLE TEST - The week after Thanksgiving we are expecting to take a test on Monday, Dec. 2.  Look for a study sheet to come home on TUESDAY AFTERNOON! Here is a LINK to a Kahoot game to help them with studying!

ADVENT - In the next few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we will be learning about the season of Advent.  We get to experience waiting for our Savior to come as we revisit the stories of the Old Testament leading up to the birth of Christ, and followed by his death and resurrection.  Then we recognize that we are still waiting for Christ to come again.  In this waiting we find hope, peace, joy, and love - concepts celebrated each of the four Sundays of Advent.  In our classroom we will be marking this waiting period and celebration as well.  I pray that you will also feel the hope, peace, joy and love that comes in this season!

The Rose Park fish tank will need a new care taker beginning May of 2025! With the help of our algae eating fish and an automatic feeder, it doesn’t require a ton of maintenance. Contact Allison Koster if you have questions or you’d like to be the next person in change of our beautiful fish!

The Parent Board is providing the teachers with a special Christmas lunch! Would you be willing to volunteer your time to be a lunch helper & recess volunteer? If so, sign up here!

KINDERGARTEN COOKIE SALE -  It will be Thursday, December 5.  Each cookie will cost 50 cents.  All the money earned will go to Manos de Jesus... where Hillary Klipp-Lopez and family are currently serving. (see below)