Week of January 3, 2022

 Happy New Year to you!

    I hope you had the chance over the break to make some memories. At school, the floors were stripped and waxed, so everything was moved out in the hallway. I have since spent time in the classroom, cleaning those desk shields, freshening things up, setting up a new reading nook, and moving my desk out from behind the children, which I've wanted to do since school started.  (Hooray!)  Also, I hung some snowflakes from the ceiling and put up a "winter wonderland" bulletin board so that the kids have something fresh to brighten the atmosphere.  I'm excited to see them all again!

    I will be doing review to start the week, so I don't plan on any tests just yet, except the usual spelling (list 18) and Bible memory:  " I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 3:14

A couple of reminders:

• NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 3. See you Tuesday!!
• As long as Nicholas County is red on the COVID map, we'll still need to wear masks.  If that changes, I will let you know.
• Please continue to send water bottles.
• It's very warm in our classroom.  Students may keep a zip jacket or hoodie over a t-shirt, if you want.  

A couple of requests:

• We've used up a lot of boxes of tissues.  If your child typically goes through them quickly, please consider sending a box to school for classroom sharing.
• If your child cannot tie his or her own shoes, please work on that at home.  I know it's easier and quicker to just do things for our kids, but that's one of the things they should be doing on their own by now.  In the days to come, prizes will be given to students who demonstrate shoe-tying ability.  :-) 

Week of December 13

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Can you believe we're in the home stretch before Christmas break?

Here are a few things you might want to know about:

Academics:

• Science test Monday.  Study guide and science book went home Friday.
• Spelling resumes with list 17.  Homework Tuesday, trial test Thursday, final test Friday.
• Memory verse: Luke 2:10  "And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."
• We're moving forward with learning the 6 times table.
• We're also progressing to learning the midwest states, after having practiced the northeast and southeast states.  There are maps of each region in the back of the history book.

Dress-up days:

• Monday: "Jingle Bell Rock"
• Tuesday: "Silent Night"  (pajamas)
• Wednesday: "Christmas Treat" (gingerbread men, peppermint twists, etc)
• Thursday: "Oh, Christmas Tree"
• Friday: 'Dreaming of a White Christmas / Bright Lights"
• Of course, dressing up is not mandatory.

Class Christmas party:

• next Monday, December 20 at around 1:30. We'll play a game, watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and have a treat or two.  If you would like to send something in, please let me know, but don't feel obligated in any way. 

Merry Christmas !

 

Week of December 6

 

Here's our happy little classroom tree. The students each added two ornaments of their choice. 🙂

Notes for the coming week:

- no Bible memory or spelling test this week.  Since those are usually on Friday, we're eliminating them due to the drive through on Thursday night. We'll be working on spelling list 16, which is review, and I plan to just do daily activities and games for that list.

- History test Monday. Study guide went home in the folders.

- Math quiz Monday 

- Math test Wednesday

- Language test Thursday. Watch for a workbook page that will serve as a study guide.

- As long as Nicholas County is red or orange on the COVID map, we'll be wearing masks. If this changes, you'll be notified.

- We're still using individual water bottles in our "hydration station."

- Students are tardy after 8:00 AM.

- Thank you!