October 4, 2013

This week we talked about the 10 commandments.  We should not see these as a punishment from God.  Instead we should trust in Him and know that He wants us to be happy and God has given us a guide to follow.  Thank God for His commandments and Thank Him for sending His Son to forgive us when we don't follow His guide for us!  Next week's memory sums up the 10 commandments:

A Look Ahead
Memory: Matthew 22:37
Religion: The Tent Church and the 12 Spies
Reading: work on comprehension
            
Literacy Centers:
Alphabet: matching beginning sounds
Phonics/Word Building: build short i words 
Poetry: Bears Eat Corn
Name:  nouns sort
Science/Math: using a balance scale
Writing: Writing statements and questions
Spelling: Lesson 8 
Math: ordering numbers and word problems **MATH FACT TEST THURSDAY OVER DOUBLES 0-5**
Science: animal unit
Social Studies: How we can be good helpers at school.
Art: Maurice Sendak

Coming home this week:


Parent Conference times, your conference times are in the Friday Folder.  Please sign the sheet and return next Monday.  I look forward to meeting with you on Thursday, Oct 11 or Friday , Oct 18


BOOK IT forms, this is a fun incentive to read put out by Pizza Hut, since you are already reading all it will take is a little effort to fill out the form.  The goal for the month is to read 240 minutes.  If your child turns in the completed form with a parent signature he/she will earn a free personal pan pizza.  October's Log Sheet is in the Friday Folder.  ENJOY

You may have notice an adding fact practice sheet come home this week.  We will now be working on addition facts, most nights you will have a fact practice sheet.  Please have your child do the sheet and then you need to grade it and sign on the bottom.  We will now be having fact tests about once a week.  These test are not yet timed, however your child should be able to do the fact sheet in 3 minutes.  If you notice a lot marked wrong on the front page please practice with your child.  You may want to make flash card to help them study.


Building will be starting soon for the new Early Childhood Center.  Please watch the banner for announcements and updates.  The biggest change next week will be to our recess.  The playground area will change and will be moved to a fenced in portion of the upper lot.


BOBCAT SHUFFLE: Even if you are not a runner you can help go to this link to sign up to be a volunteer!

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1083772314090

TRUNK OR TREAT: October 11 is the date for Trunk or Treat this year!  Please click on the following link for information and registration form -- 

http://www.edline.net/files/_sYA7M_/4249a5cafa55ed333745a49013852ec4/Zion_Trunk_or_Treat_2013_Handout_-_No_Parking_Passes.pdf

Have you signed up for the FALL FUNDRAISER BOBCAT SHUFFLE?
Have you invited friends to join you in the FUN?
Have you ask family to participate in the SLEEP IN option with a donation of $25?

Picture Retake Day: If you did not get your child's picture taking on registration day or you would like retakes our class's retake day is THURSDAY OCTOBER 17.

Ground Breaking :  You are invited on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:30 am on the soccer field to the Ground Breaking Celebration!

Have a great weekend.  Please remember to keep the 3rd commandment.  Remember the Sabboth Day by keeping it holy.  Spend time in worship with your church family.

I apologize for so few pictures this week.  I even forgot to take a picture on CARDINAL'S DAY.

In HIM,
Amy Bernhardt

Making bird feeders to help provide food for God's creatures.

Sorting short i words

We are learning about nouns!  Look at the poster we made!

We made another piece of art work like Dale Chihuly.

Macchia Bowls in the style of Dale Chihuly.