August 29, 2019

 

You are your child’s PFD!! 

Pastor Rouland in Confirmation always says at the first class, you are your child’s PFD, Personal Faith Developer.  As parents we are given the task of developing our child’s faith.  Do not fear you are not alone in this task.  The Holy Spirit will help you along with Zion Church and School.  You may wonder what a PFD does; 

Pastor Rouland gives three responsibilities:  

set an example, be authentic, and be faithful.  

May God bless you in your job of PFD! 

A LOOK AHEAD: 

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY- Teachers attending conference
NO SCHOOL MONDAY- Labor Day

Memory: Psalm 46:1
Religion: Noah
Reading: We will continue working independently at centers this week and begin our guided reading 

Spelling: Week/Lesson 3

Grammar: What a Sentence Needs

Math: Word Problems, Shapes with Geoboards

Social Studies: School Helpers

Art: Victor Vasarely and Op Art

We are learning to FOCUS, using our eyes, ears, and brain.  When we FOCUS we look at the person talking, we listen to what the person is saying, and we use our brain to think about what the person is telling us to do.  Sometimes we even repeat in our head what they said to remember.  This is something you could practice at home!

A center that was completed on Friday!

We worked on our stations this week.  If your stations for the week are completed by Friday, the students get fun Friday.  If your stations are not done you need to complete the station before going to a fun station.  If you are still not done the center will be sent home to finish over the weekend.  I will start sending home NOT completed centers on Friday NEXT WEEK. 

A center that was NOT completed after two 20 minute centers.
NEXT WEEK:  I will send home the center materials and it will need to be completed at home.

It is exciting to see the students learn the routine of first grade.  I am very proud that they come in and do the morning work with few reminders.  Way to be independent!  Thank you parents for not coming in the school and giving your child that independence!

FAITH FAMILIES:  Wednesday was our first week sitting in Chapel with our Faith Family.   This is a group of students from all grades 1-8 and a teacher.  We build relationships through chapel, activities, service, and prayer.  This week we had our first faith family activity.    We learned that Jesus will cover our worries, fears, and anxieties with His PEACE.  We made book bag tags to remind us that Jesus gives us PEACE and we are CALLED TO CARE and share Jesus love and peace with others. We used then returned to chapel to celebrate Baptismal Remembrance for July, August, and September.

I can get more free stuff.
Again all I need is a SIGNATURE!

Please fill out and return if you need after care on the half days of school.

 Enjoy the four day weekend and be your child's PFD.  Be an EXAMPLE, have your child see you reading the Bible and praying.  Be AUTHENTIC, do what is true to you in sharing your faith.  Be FAITHFUL, make weekly church a priority for your family.

Called To Care,

Amy

A Sneak Peek at our Week:

I apologize I wasn't very good at taking pictures this short week :)

Centers:

spelling

sentences

fluency reading

writing

STEAM

buddy reading

making spelling words 

finding partners

Bible journaling

celebrating baptisms

FUN CENTERS if you are DONE WITH THE CENTER WORK FOR THE WEEK!

hard work in our offices

finding words

drawing an animal

tracing with black Sharpie

coloring with primary colors

We did a great job with Piet Mondrian as our inspiration.