October 20, 2011

A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Martin Luther wrote this song 500 years ago, yet the imagery remains.  

God is a safe place, 

He protects us,
He provides for us, and 

He saves us from the devil, sin, and death!

This week we will study the Reformation and how Martin Luther shared the true Word of God and let all know that God is love and full of Grace and Forgiveness.  May we too be instruments of God that we may be bold and share the GOOD NEWS, GOD IS LOVE AND HE IS FULL OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS!

CHECK US OUT AT CENTERS AND AT INTERACTIVE WRITING!
These were used as part of the Balanced Literacy Presentation.
This is what we did this week at centers and interactive writing.  Click on the words to open up the link. The links are below in white lettering (I can't change it) if you hover over them the lettering turns purple. Sorry for the hassle.  Please take the time to watch the videos.
  
Centers            Interactive Writing

A Look Ahead:

Memory: First verse of Almighty Fortress,  Don't panic we will be working on this a lot in class!

Religion:  The Reformation

Reading:  Groups will be working on comprehension, summary and main idea

     Literacy Centers:

          Alphabet:  finding middle vowel sounds

          Phonics:  building words with chunks we have learned

          Writing:  working on a book titled, My Pet     

          Math: measuring

          Name:  proper nouns

          Poetry:  using a poem to follow directions

          Computer: tinyurl.com/zionanimal

Phonics: Blends- sh, ch, th, wh

Grammar:  Proper Nouns

Spelling: Lesson 9 learning word chunks: ub, ud, ug, um, us

Math: adding 1 facts, FRIDAY Fact Test over all doubles facts

Science: Finish Animal  Groups, Test Wednesday Nov. 2

Social Studies: Finish how I can help others at school

Art: Fall Tree Perspective

Around the World: Germany

FALL PARTY: Friday October 28, 1:30.  If you are able to come and help please tell Darla Hollowood or Whitney Brickner .

CAMPUS EXPANSION FORUM:  If you have questions or are interested in our plans to expand or buildings please attend one of these forums: Sunday, October 30 at 12:15 or Tuesday, November 1 at 7 in the church.

Thank you to the parents that attended the Balanced Literacy Night.  I hope it helped you understand the new program and I know you will be able to better understand our new report cards and grading.  Thank you for taking the time and making an investment in your child's education.

I am attempting to put the presentation on my blog.  I do have one version up, but the videos are not playing I will continue to work on that.  You can still go to it and read what was presented.

SWEATSHIRT OR SWEATER:  You may want to put a Zion sweatshirt or sweater in your child's book bag to keep at school.  The heat in our room is not always 100% and I want your child to be comfortable.  

I always look forward to talking with parents at conferences.  We are partners in your child's education.  Thank you for sharing your child with me.

Check out Mrs. Gilmore's Music Website, you will find a link on the right side of this blog.  Check it often as she will be adding games soon!

NEXT WEEK IS RED RIBBON WEEK PLEASE SEE THE BANNER FOR 
SPECIAL DRESS UP DAYS

Mark your calanders:  MUFFINS FOR MOMS IS  NOVEMBER 9
Have a wonderful weekend and celebrate and worship our MIGHTY FORTRESS this weekend.  Be IN church and let HIM fill you, renew you, forgive you and be your safe place.

In HIM, 

Amy

If I can get the video from our centers working I will post it later!