9/17 - 9/21

Bible Memory Verse:
Romans 12:21  "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Our school is officially accredited!  Check out the website https://advanc-ed.org!  We are so proud of our school and its accomplishments!

Student of the Week is Griffin Milam!

We are participating in the SchoolStore fundraiser again this year.  Even if you were involved in this fundraiser last year, you will need to renew your information for this year.  Donations can be made  through the SchoolStore to raise funds for our classroom.  All students who participate will win a prize and the school will draw for a special prize.  There are also other prizes for students depending on their level of fundraising.   And, one student is guaranteed $100 for participating and winning the golden ticket.

Grandparent's Day is Friday, September 28.

I will be sending home a box top collection sheet each week.  Our school can buy all kinds of wonderful things with points from the box tops you send in.  So start collecting!  Thank you!

Test Schedule:
Monday - Writing
Wednesday - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 1)
Thursday - Math
Friday - Bible (memorize this week's bible verse)

Have a blessed week!

9/10 - 9/14

Bible Memory Verse:
Luke 6:31  "Do to others as you would like them to do to you."

Student of the Week is Sophia Stull!

Chapel on Wednesdays has changed to 1:45 - 2:15 for elementary in the new gym, with the exception of the last Wednesday of the month.  There will be a combined chapel with secondary that day at 8:00 in the new gym.

Weekly Homework Sheets will be coming home with your child starting this week.  Please make sure your child is reading, reading, reading!  After they read their assignment, please initial and return the homework sheet and reading book the next day.  Thanks!

Tuesday, September 11, beginning around 8:30 we will meet at the flag pole to pray and show honor to the many families who lost loved ones on this day in 2001.

Grandparent's Day will be Friday, September 28.  More details will be given when plans are finalized.

Tests:
Monday - Writing
Wednesday - Phonics/Language
Thursday - Math
Friday - Bible (memorize bible verse)

Have a blessed week!

9/3 - 9/7

There is no school Monday, September 3, due to Labor Day Holiday.  Enjoy your day off.

Bible Memory Verse:
Colossians 3:2  "Set your mind on things above, not on things on earth."

Parent Teacher Fellowship:
Please join us for a PTF meeting right after school on Tuesday, September 4.

Student of the Week:
The First Grade Student of the Week is Emily Morriston!  Congratulations to Emily!

Chapel:
Important!  Chapel for elementary students will now be in the new gym on Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m.  All are welcome to attend!  The last Wednesday of each month, we will all be back in the new gym at 8:00 a.m. as usual.

Test Schedule:
Wednesday -- Phonics/Language (no studying)
Thursday -- Math (no studying)
Friday -- Bible (memorize bible verse)

8/27 - 8/31

Welcome back first graders!  We have started off with our feet running this year!  We have been reviewing vowels and short vowel sounds, blends, consonant sounds, counting, writing numbers and letters, reading and understanding poetry terms.

Student of the Week:
The first grade student of the week is Laura Gibson!  Congratulations, Laura!

Physical Education:
During this school term, we will have gym every day.  As a reminder, your child will need to bring tennis shoes for gym each day.

Bible Memory Verse:
Psalms 96:4 -- "For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods."

Chapel:
Chapel will be Wednesday beginning at 8:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend!

Picture Day:
School Picture Day for individual and classroom photos will be Thursday, August 30.

Welcome Back First Grade!  I am excited to begin the new school year!

Open House will be Thursday, August 16, from 5-7:00 p.m.

The first day of school for students is Monday, August 20!

Please see below the school supply list for First Grade:

1 plastic pencil box
1 package yellow No. 2 pencils
2 pink erasers
1 box crayons (not twistables)
1 pair scissors (blunt ends)
3 glue sticks
1 12-inch ruler (with inches and centimeters) 
1 box tissues
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 2-pocket folder (for communications, homework, and completed work)

Enjoy the remainder of your Summer Break!  See you soon!

I am so thankful for my time with your children! 
Have a great summer!

5/14 - 5/16

Wednesday, May 16 is the last day for students!

What a wonderful first year for me as your child’s teacher!
Thank you for allowing me to share in their lives!

Have a blessed summer.