First FULL week!

Bible~

This week in our Bible time we read the story of Noah's Ark and talked about how Noah was faithful and listened to God even when the people around him thought he was foolish. We talked about how God's plans are always the best plans! We created a rainbow that declares "God Keeps His promises". This is a theme we will visit over and over again this year. 

We also heard the story of the Tower of Babel. We made a standing stone unlike Babel. We want people to know that in our classroom we are putting GOD on display!

Reading~

We continue to work on our Reader's Workshop lessons and it has been great to see how the students have grown in their stamina for independent reading. While the students are reading I have been able to confer with students, listening to them read and talking to them about their books. This week we learned about book shopping and filled our book boxes with new books! It was a little like Christmas! ;)

Math~

During math instruction we are working closely with number partners. We started with partners of numbers five through ten (Partners of 6 example: 1+5, 2+4, 3+3. 4+2, 5+1). We are learning different ways to represent addition problems, including math mountains and equation trains. Look over your child's papers to better understand this math language and to grasp understanding on your child's progress.  

Math games always make learning fun!

Be sure to take a look at the back side of our morning Math Remembering pages. We have begun to include a blessing on the back of each page. It is so good to begin our day in gratitude. Praise changes hearts... 

Additional Notes and Reminders~

• Our class Library Day is Wednesday. We had a great first visit to the Library this week! Please return all borrowed books on or before Wednesday.

• School Picture Day is coming! PICTURE IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. Picture order forms came home earlier this week. If you have multiple children at HC, please note that these forms are STUDENT SPECIFIC. Every student needs to return the order form, even if you are not ordering pictures, or if you order pictures online. If you're planning to order a yearbook, now is the perfect time to place your order. Please return this form to your child's teacher by Monday, September 15. Picture day for Preschool 3's through 2nd grade is Wednesday, Sept. 17.  

• Pastor Appreciation Breakfast - Thursday, September 18, 7:30 - 8:30 am Invite your pastor to our upcoming event! This event is our way of saying thank you for the incredible impact they have on the lives of our students and their families. Invitations can be picked up in the office.
• What is Walkathon? Walkathon is an HC-wide fundraiser where elementary students walk to raise money for their school. The funds raised by South Side students go directly to South Side needs. These needs include classroom supplies, educational outings, and other resources. Parents are welcome to watch the event from the bleachers, while the track is reserved for teachers and students. Your child's walk a thon packet went home with them earlier this week!

• As always, more pictures are loaded to our class gallery. Press the "Joy of the Lord" picture to be directed to our album!

•  The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

Looking Ahead~

 

~ Wednesday, September 17- School Pictures

~Monday, September 22- The beginning of apple week. Please bring 2 apples to school!

~Wednesday, September 25- Walk-a-Thon

~Friday, Septmeber 26- Holland Christian Homecoming events! More information can be found HERE!!

~Thursday, October 9- OUR CLASS LEADS CHAPEL. 10:40-11:10. You are also invited to pack a picnic lunch and join us for lunch after chapel on this day! More details coming!

~Monday, October 13- South Side and Pine Ridge Grandparents Day. Stay tuned for more details.

~October 22-24- No School. CEA Convention for teachers