April 27, 2012

                                     “I am the good shepherd. 
                    The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
                                               John 10:11
This week in church we will hear that Jesus is our Shepherd.  He sacrificed His life so that we would be right with God.  He died so that we would live.  He rose and conquered sin, death, and the devil.  Praise to Jesus our Good Shepherd.


WE SING SUNDAY AT 11:00!
Please have your child in the music room by 10:45!


WE LIKE SHEEP MUSICAL IS FRIDAY.  Please have your child in the church basement at 6:30.  They should be wearing a long sleeve black shirt and black pants.  We will put on the cotton ball shirt, ears, and makeup nose at 6:30. 
We can't wait to perform the musical! 


A Look Ahead:
Religion: Ascension and the Great Commission
Memory:  The second half of the 2nd Article of the Apostle's Creed.  A few kids said the whole Apostle's Creed and are now done with memory for the year!!  Check your child's memory sheet in the homework folder.
Spelling: Lesson 30  *remember there will be 5 words that follow the pattern
and five review sight words from previous spelling lists*
Grammar: Poetry Unit
Social Studies:  Family Traditions
Science: Matter Changes
Art: Pablo Picasso
Reading: Centers
     computer: tinyurl.com/zionpicasso
     phonics: sorting syllables
     alphabet: using er, est, ed, ing
     writing: writing a spring book exploring our senses
     math: measuring using inches and centimeters
     name: inference
     poetry: read, think, match
     creativity corner: check out the pictures of this week's creations


All creations were made by first graders who were given a bin of stuff.  After creating something the first graders then took a picture of the creation.
This is a new center and is completely independent!!

BOOK BINGO CARDS are due May 21, but you may hand them in when the card is complete.


LOVE AND LOGIC:  If you were not able to come to last week's class please join us this week.  We meet at 9:30 in the Discipleship Room in the church basement.  Even if you have taking the class feel free to come and refresh your  knowledge and skills.


Enjoy the video of our "gift of song" for Mrs. Adams on Administrative Assistant Day.  If you can't tell the song is to the tune of "The Brady Bunch"

I did not get many papers graded this week, due to missing school Thursday with an inner ear infection.  I will grade over the weekend and put the papers in next week's Friday folder.


I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday. May you have a wonderful weekend!


In HIM,
Amy

April 20, 2012

ALLELUIA CHRIST IS RISEN

HE HAS RISEN INDEED ALLELUIA!

Easter Sunday the woman were met at the empty tomb by an angel telling them that Jesus is no longer dead.  He is alive!  We celebrate Christ resurrection as He conquered sin, death, and the devil.  May we continue to celebrate the new life that Christ has won for us.  May we boldly tell others that Christ is Risen, He has RISEN indeed, ALLELUIA!

LOVE AND LOGIC CLASSES BEGIN

Where?  Zion Lutheran Church – Lower Level

Who?  Mrs. Bernhardt (First Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Kuhlmann (Early Childhood Director)

What?  A parenting method that gives you the tools to interact with your child in a fun manner

When?  Church Fellowship Hall (lower level) 9:30 – 10:30 AM Sunday starting April 22nd

Why?  Great fellowship and fun!

Join us at this new Love and Logic Parenting class.  I use this in my classroom and with my own children at home.  It provides great parenting techniques that help to end power struggles, make your child responsible, and show your child you love them.  I hope to see you there!!

A LOOK AHEAD:

Religion: Jesus appears to the disciples

Memory:  Part one of the Second Article of the Apostle's Creed

Grammar:  We will begin working on a poetry unit

Spelling: Lesson 29 

Math: graphing, measuring in metric units, geometric solids and begin subtraction fact tests

         timed test over addition facts on Wednesday

Science:  Test over Matter E3-E29 Tuesday

Social Studies: Family Traditions : on Monday a worksheet will be coming home about a family tradition you have, please fill this out with your child and send back by Wednesday.

Art: Picasso

Reading:  Literacy Centers

     computer: www.tinyurl.com/zionearthday1

     phonics: vowel teams

     alphabet: sentence order

     writing: paragraphs

     math:  working with money

     poetry: homophones

     name: combining sentences with -and

                        

WE SING IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY APRIL 29 at the 11:00 service.  Please note this is a different time than first published at the beginning of the year.  Please plan on attending our last time to sing in church.

MUSICAL MAY 4,  I know this is going to be a great musical, I have heard the kids sing the songs and they are fantastic.  Mrs. Gilmore has given me a list of props that are needed by each child.  Each child needs a party hat and a few feet of streamer.  Please send items in by next Thursday, April 26.

Administrative Assistant Day:  Wednesday April 25 is Administrative Assistant Day.  Mrs. Adams is so much more than just a secretary.  Much of her work goes unnoticed.   I would like to put a thank you basket together for her from our class.  I thought a basket to help her relax would be fun.  If you would like to give a little something to the basket please send the items to school by Wednesday.  Items could include: snack food, magazines, soda, fruit, lotion, candles, or if cash is easier for you I will put all the money together to get her a gift certificate.  Thanks for your help.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD MAY 7-11

"Week of the Young Child" is a special week for our young children in Parent's Day Out through 2nd grade at Zion Lutheran School.  This is the week that we celebrate them!  We celebrate the wonderful qualities that God has given to them and we thank God that He has blessed us all with these wonderful children!  There will be a special activity and dress up days during this week to help us celebrate.  Zion’s Early Childhood staff is excited to share this week with you and your child(ren)!

Special Dress-up Days for the week:

Monday, May 7th:  Hats and Sunglasses Day

Tuesday, May 8th:  Sports T-shirt day

Wednesday, May 9th: Favorite Color Day

Thursday, May 10th: Crazy Socks Day

Friday, May 11th: Bobcat Spirit Day-wear red, white or a Zion t-shirt

We had a great time learning about Alexander Calder.  Enjoy the pictures.

It seems that life is always busy especially in the spring.  This is a good time to show your child the importance of worship.  Even in busy times make a point to be faithful in worship.  

Plan on going to church this weekend.  Think about attending the Love and Logic Bible Class, I know the class will be informative and I hope entertaining :)

In HIM,

Amy

Alexander Calder's Lollipop
Mr. Calder wanted to show movement in his artwork.
He often used wire and metal.

We used pipe cleaners, beads, buttons, and foam.
We hoped to show movement just like Mr. Calder.

Alexander Calder began by making toys out of wood.

He made animals out of wire.

Our Birds on 'Calder Pond'

April 5, 2012

  Surely He took up our pain

and bore our suffering, 

yet we considered Him punished by God, 

stricken by Him, and afflicted. 

But He was pierced for our transgressions, 

He was crushed for our iniquities; 

the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, 

 and by His wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, 

each of us has turned to our own way; 

and the LORD has laid on Him

the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:4-6

Worship Opportunities

MAUNDY THURSDAY: THE LIVING LAST SUPPER: 3:30 and 7:00

GOOD FRIDAY: 3:30 and 7:00

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00

EASTER SUNDAY: 8, 9:39 and 11

A Look Ahead:

Easter Break NO SCHOOL APRIL 9-13

Lessons for the following week...

Religion:  Jesus is Alive

Memory: First Article of the Apostle's Creed

Grammar: Adverbs

Spelling: Lesson 28, au and aw

Math: rounding numbers, counting money, and fractions

Science: Matter: liquids and solids

Art:  Alexander Calder

Reading: Literacy Centers

     computer: tinyurl.com/zionartnga

     phonics:  sight word game

     alphabet: circle word

     writing: roll and write

     math: measuring mass

     name: sequencing

     poetry: Spring is Here

   

Thank you Miss Dees for helping in our classroom.
We hope you learned a lot about being a teacher! 

THANK YOU for the birthday platter and very GENEROUS GIFT CERTIFICATE.
I will enjoy the platter and spending the gift certificate!
THANK YOU for remembering me on my birthday!

Spring Picture Day April 19,  this will be a NO uniform day so that the children can wear a special spring outfit.  Please follow modest dress and remember the children will still be doing normal first grade activities that day.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. 

Come and see the place where He lay.  Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. 

There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.”

                                                Matthew 28:5-7

May the Risen Lord fill you with JOY and PEACE.  

Your salvation has been won.  You have new life!

Have a wonderful EASTER and Easter Break.

In HIM,

Amy