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 !