3/5 - 3/9

Bible Memory Verse:
Psalms 119:165  Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.

Early Dismissal:
We will be dismissing at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 23.

Test Schedule:
Monday, March 5 - Writing (no studying)
Tuesday, March 6 - Math (no studying)
Wednesday, March 7 - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 21)
Friday, March 9 - Bible (memorize Bible Verse)

2/26 - 3/2

Bible Memory Verse:
Psalms 37:4  Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desires.

Please don't forget about the new pick up procedure.  Please don't line up in the parking lot until 2:45.  The public bus and vans need to exit the parking lot first.  Thank you!

Snow Packets are due Wednesday, February 28.  Please be working on them each day.

Our classroom is in need of tissues and sanitary wipes. Any help you can give with these supplies is appreciated.

Test Schedule:
Monday - Writing (no studying)
Tuesday - Math (no studying)
Wednesday - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 20)
Friday - Bible (memorize bible verse)

God bless!

2/19 - 2/23

Bible Memory Verse:
Proverbs 8:17 "I love all who love me.  Those who search will surely find me."

Thanks so much for all the valentines and candy!  I love our kids so much; they are all special to me.

Snow packets were sent home on Friday, February 16.  They are due back on or before Wednesday, February 28.

Book Fair will be held Feb 19-23!

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 19.  If you have not signed up for a time slot, there are few left.

Test Schedule:
Monday, February 19 -- Writing (no studying)
Tuesday, February 20 --  Math (no studying)
Wednesday, February 21 -- Phonics/Spelling (Study Spelling List 19)
Friday, February 23 -- Bible Verse (memorize Proverbs 8:17)

2/12 - 2/16

Bible Memory Verse
Psalm 121:5 "The Lord will guard you; he is by your side to protect you." (GNT)

Art Class
We began Art class this past week.  The first grade is scheduled each Wednesday from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
We are scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, February 19, between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  These will be in 15 minute increments.  To schedule a time, please send me a classdojo message, email, or select a time slot from the schedule by the classroom door.

Valentine Party
We will have our Valentine Party on Wednesday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m.  Students will exchange their valentines right after lunch.

Lollipops
The Senior Class will be selling lollipops for Valentine's Day for $1.00 each on Monday and Tuesday.  The lollipops can be delivered to the person of your choice on Wednesday.  Each lollipop will be delivered with a note that can be personalized.  Forms were sent home with your child and must be returned with your message and money on Monday and Tuesday.

Test Schedule
Monday - Feb 12 -- Writing (no studying)
Tuesday - Feb 13 -- Arithmetic (no studying)
Wednesday - Feb 14 -- Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 18)
Friday - Feb 16 -- Bible Memory Verse (memorize verse)

Have a great weekend!

2/5 - 2/9

Bible Memory Verse
Exodus 15:3  The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.

Parent Survey
Please take the time to go on the school website and complete two parent surveys.  The responses will be kept confidential.  This will be helpful in making improvements to our school.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
We are scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, February 19, between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  These will be in 15 minute increments.  To schedule a time, please send me a classdojo message or select a time slot from the schedule by the classroom door.

Test Schedule
Monday, February 5 -- Writing (no studying)
Tuesday, February 6 -- Arithmetic (no studying)
Wednesday, February 7 -- Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 17)
Friday, February 9 -- Bible (memorize bible verse)

1/29 - 2/2

Bible Verse
1 John 4:8  "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."

Homecoming Week was exciting!  I appreciate all those who help support your school.
A big shout out to our first graders for taking 3rd place in the lip sync contest for elementary!

Test Schedule
Monday, January 29 -- Writing (no studying)
Tuesday, January 30 -- Math (no studying)
Wednesday, January 31 -- Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 16)

1/22 - 1/26

Homecoming Week is January 22-26

Theme:  LIT (Light in Them); slang word for good/cool/hip

Theme Verse:  "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."  (John 8:12)

Theme Days:

Monday- Crazy Day (Hair & Clothes)

Tuesday- Twin Day

Wednesday- Western Day

Thursday- Disney Day

Friday- School Spirit/Homecoming Tee Shirts

Homecoming Pep Rally is Friday, January 26 at 8:15 a.m. 

There is a competition between classes to win a lunch at La Carreta.  A winner will be chosen from elementary and secondary grades.  Ways to earn points are as follows:

• Dress for theme days
• Memorize the Theme Verse and Recite it when the spirit stick comes in our room!
• Lip Sync Battle at Pep Rally
• PENNY WAR (Pennies are collected by grade and are worth 1 point.)  If there are silver or dollars in our container, we lose points. If  pennies are rolled we earn an extra 25 points for our class!!
• Poster Contest

School Store:

Please return the packet of information for the School Store by Wednesday, January 22.  This is for family members and friends that do not order online.  Our school store site will send them a catalog from which they may order.  Please do not tear out or cut the address cards, but send the entire packet back.  Thank you very much for your support!

Test Schedule:

Monday - Writing (no studying)

Tuesday - Math (no studying)

Wednesday - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 15)