Monday, November 24, 2014

Newsletter Nov. 24-26

Operation Christmas Child:  Thank you for bringing in your shoe box.  What a way to share God’s love!
Passport:  The time has come, once again!  Passport is this Wednesday due to the holidays.  I hope you have been studying since it also counts as a geography test for the subject of Old History!
Thanksgiving:  Have a great holiday with your family!  You are a joy and such a gift!  May your quality (and not so much quantity) time shared together be memorable and relaxing.  The holiday kicks off on Wednesday at 12p.m.—a half day.  See your eager minds and bright smiles on Monday!
Class Auction Item: Our class contribution is a basket of kitchen tools/utensils.  To see and pick an item to contribute, please go to http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/ in “Handouts and More” for details.
Homework daily:
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due Tuesday of the next month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and complete a section each day (A-E)
 5 minutes: Spelling Activity Worksheet and write the words in cursive (three times) 
 5 minutes:
In cursive, daily write the Bible memory verse (see below) to help for testing—due Friday

Additional Notes/Reminders for that day:
Monday          ML48 (odds);             Review math answers for Math Test 7 (of lessons 31-35); Passport
Tuesday         ML49 (evens);           Spelling 11 worksheet, cursive, and test tomorrow; Worldly Lessons 6A-E and Test
*Wednesday ML50 (odds);            Begin Spelling 12
Next Wednesday                
Spelling 12 worksheet, and cursive; Worldly Wise Lessons 7A-C
Next
Month                      November Reading Calendar due December 2nd
                                   Bible Memory Verse written four times in cursive and test Friday

What we are learning…
Bible The skits were great!  Reviewing the previous first three lessons helps us to reflect on His Word.
Math  As we are making great advancements in the textbook, be sure to use your textbook examples for how to do the work and review the answers to the Math Lesson Problem Sets that we write down in class.
History and Writing Continue to research using the history textbook, internet, library, and don’t forget your imagination in making your realistic country, maps, flag, people and expository essay explaining these.
Worldly Wise will be due each Wednesday.  Sections A-C for the first week and D-E for the following.

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
November 25 ~ Passport Testing
November 26 ~ 1/2 day Schedule-Dismissal at 12:00pm

November 27-28 ~ Thanksgiving Break- (NO SCHOOL)

Bible Memory Verse...
Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV): For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Newsletter for Nov. 17-21

Operation Christmas Child:  This Wednesday is the final day to turn in our shoeboxes. We have two boxes to send out so far.  

Stewardship Hours: Joining class field trips, or helping with our booth at the carnival. Need more time? Come and volunteer your time in class!

Class Auction Item: Our class contribution is a basket of kitchen tools/utensils.  To see and pick an item to contribute, please go to http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/ in “Handouts and More” for details.



Homework daily:
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due Tuesday of the next month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and complete a section each day (A-E)
 5 minutes: Spelling Activity Worksheet and write the words in cursive (three times) 
 5 minutes:
In cursive, daily write the Bible memory verse (see below) to help for testing—due Friday

Additional Notes/Reminders for that day:
Monday        ML43 (odds);           Review math answers for Math Test 7 (of lessons 31-35)
Tuesday        ML44 (evens);         Spelling 10 worksheet, cursive, and test tomorrow
*Wednesday ML45 (odds);          Begin Spelling 11
*Thursday    ML46 (evens);         Bible Memory Verse written four times in cursive and test tomorrow
*Friday         ML47 (odds)
Next Wednesday                
Spelling 11 worksheet, and cursive; Worldly Wise Test 6
Next
Month                      November Reading Calendar due the first Tuesday of December

What we are learning…
Bible CONTINUE…to make sure to write the verse each day in cursive, which will be collected on Friday.
Math Study ahead for the test by reviewing the answers for each lesson taken down as notes in class.
Science We are going strong on learning about “Matter" (properties, changes, volume, etc.).
History and Writing Research using the textbook of past peoples, internet, library, and don’t forget your imagination in making your realistic country,  maps, flag, people and expository essay explaining these.

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
November 17-21 ~ Book FairNovember 18 ~ PTF Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*November 19th-21st ~ Parent Teacher Conferences--Dismissal at 12:00pm (1/2 day schedule)
November 21st ~ orders due on or before Friday

Bible Memory Verse...

1 John 1:8 (ESV) - If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Monday, November 10, 2014

News and Homework for Nov.10

Operation Christmas Child and World Vision:  We are still collecting shoe boxes to spread the gift of love and, also, the gospel of Jesus.  Thank you for your continued support for our two children through World Vision.  Each Chapel day (Tuesday), we offer our donations.

Homework for each day:
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due Tuesday of the next month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and complete a section each day (A-E)
 5 minutes: Spelling Activity 8 Worksheet and write the words in cursive (three times) 
 5 minutes: Write the Bible memory verse (see below) once daily to help memorize for test—due Friday

Additional Schedule/Reminders for that day:
Monday          ML39 (odds);            November Reading Calendar due next month on the first Tuesday
Tuesday         No School; Review Math Answers; Worldly Wise Test 5, Spelling 9 worksheet, cursive, and
                      test tomorrow; Study for Math Test 6 (of lessons 26-30)

Wednesday    ML40 (odds); Math Test 6; Begin Worldly Wise 6
Thursday       ML41 (evens); Bible Memory Verse written four times in cursive and test due tomorrow
Friday             ML42 (odds)
Next Week
  
Math Test 7 (of lessons 31-35) next Tuesday; Spelling 10 worksheet, and cursive

What we are learning…
Bible CONTINUE…to make sure to write the verse each day in cursive, which will be collected on Friday.
Math Study ahead by reviewing the answers for each lesson taken down as notes.
Science We are beginning a new chapter on “Matter.”  
History We are creating a new country, with its own landscape, cities, people and culture.  Research using the textbook of past peoples, internet, library, and don’t forget your imaginations.
Reading We are now getting into a new class novel—yay! The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
November 11 ~ Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)
November 13 ~ Spirit Day—School Spirit (School Colors)
November 17-21 ~ Book Fair
November 18 ~ PTF Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bible Verse...
Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Newsletter and Homework for the Week of November 3rd

First Quarter The first quarter is drawing to an end—tomorrow.  Time is steadily trekking on.
  
Veterans Day:  Come and join our assembling together on November 10 at 2:00 to 2:45 p.m., in honoring our fine men and women who have served and who serve our country.
World Vision and Operation Christmas Child
:  Thank you for ways to support those in need from the two children through World Vision and to spreading not only gifts in shoe boxes but also the gospel of Jesus.

Homework for each day: 
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson 5—review definitions and complete a section each day (A-E)
 5 minutes: Spelling Activity 8 Worksheet and write the words in cursive (three times) 
 5 minutes: Write the scripture verse (see below) once each day to help memorize for test—due Friday

Additional Schedule/Reminders for that day:
Monday        ML35 (odds);          October Reading Calendar due tomorrow
Tuesday        Review Math Answers; Spelling 8 worksheet, cursive, and test tomorrow
Wednesday   ML36 (odds)
Thursday      ML37 (evens);
Bible Memory Verse written four times in cursive and test due tomorrow
Friday          ML38 (odds)
Next Week
Math Test 6 (of lessons 26-30) next Tuesday; Worldly Wise Test 5 next Wednesday

What we are learning…
Bible NEW…Make sure to write the verse each day in cursive, which will be collected on Friday.
Math Study ahead by reviewing the answers for each lesson taken down as notes.
Science We are finishing up our chapter on “Fossils and Dinosaurs” with a test.  
History Get a head start and prepare for the next Passport test since these also count as a test grade.
Reading They did absolutely great on their book projects!  We are learning about genres in literature.

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
November 5 ~ End of First Quarter
November 10th ~Veteran's Day Assembly 2:00 to 2:45 p.m
November 11 ~ Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

Scripture Verse ... 
Hebrews 10:11-12 (ESV): 11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.