Mrs. Bernhardt's First Grade: 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