Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your time with friends and family!
Here are pictures from our Thanksgiving Feast! Enjoy...
Make a JOYful Noise!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your time with friends and family!
Here are pictures from our Thanksgiving Feast! Enjoy...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Information About an Upcoming Field Trip/Bake Sale Opportunity!
Dear Parents,
We will be going on a field trip in mid-April to place called Earthworks. This is an amazing field trip that incorporates science, social studies, math, and reasoning skills as kids investigate and learn from habitats that are native to Kansas and Missouri. The facility gives us the units to teach four weeks at school and then we go there on a one day trip where we get to spend time in the habitats with other student scientists from other schools.
Below is some information about Earthworks. You can also see amazing pictures on their website at www.lx.org/ .
EarthWorks - Kansas City’s Premier Experiential Science Learning Program, Student Grades 3-5
EarthWorks is a laboratory that comes to life when young people take on the role of scientists who work to determine the health of a habitat. Scientific teams collaborate to determine whether a habitat can continue to sustain life.
Program Goals:
EarthWorks provides a challenging academic experience aligned to the Missouri and Kansas State Standards and uses research-based instructional strategies throughout the program curriculum.
EarthWorks provides an immersive real-world experience that fosters active learning through an integrated Science/Communication Arts curriculum.
EarthWorks provides learning opportunities for students to make effective decisions as environmental scientists, and participants in a complex natural environment.
EarthWorks provides an opportunity for students to collaborate and problem solve in authentic Mid-Western habitats and field laboratories.
This field trip/science curriculum is $20.00 a student. I would like to try to offset this cost for you by raising money through a bake sale that we will have set up at all of our home basketball games which are, 12/9. 1/6, and 1/27. If you are willing, please send bake goods to school on those days. It would be helpful if you could package them separately in baggies, so they are easier for a sale. I will also need a parent volunteer and child volunteer that would be willing to be there to collect money for these. Please let me know if you are interested in either of these ideas, or if you would just rather pay the Earthworks fee! I would love your thoughts and ideas! Thank you for your help in this manner!
Blessings.
Mrs. Myers
We will be going on a field trip in mid-April to place called Earthworks. This is an amazing field trip that incorporates science, social studies, math, and reasoning skills as kids investigate and learn from habitats that are native to Kansas and Missouri. The facility gives us the units to teach four weeks at school and then we go there on a one day trip where we get to spend time in the habitats with other student scientists from other schools.
Below is some information about Earthworks. You can also see amazing pictures on their website at www.lx.org/ .
EarthWorks - Kansas City’s Premier Experiential Science Learning Program, Student Grades 3-5
EarthWorks is a laboratory that comes to life when young people take on the role of scientists who work to determine the health of a habitat. Scientific teams collaborate to determine whether a habitat can continue to sustain life.
Program Goals:
EarthWorks provides a challenging academic experience aligned to the Missouri and Kansas State Standards and uses research-based instructional strategies throughout the program curriculum.
EarthWorks provides an immersive real-world experience that fosters active learning through an integrated Science/Communication Arts curriculum.
EarthWorks provides learning opportunities for students to make effective decisions as environmental scientists, and participants in a complex natural environment.
EarthWorks provides an opportunity for students to collaborate and problem solve in authentic Mid-Western habitats and field laboratories.
This field trip/science curriculum is $20.00 a student. I would like to try to offset this cost for you by raising money through a bake sale that we will have set up at all of our home basketball games which are, 12/9. 1/6, and 1/27. If you are willing, please send bake goods to school on those days. It would be helpful if you could package them separately in baggies, so they are easier for a sale. I will also need a parent volunteer and child volunteer that would be willing to be there to collect money for these. Please let me know if you are interested in either of these ideas, or if you would just rather pay the Earthworks fee! I would love your thoughts and ideas! Thank you for your help in this manner!
Blessings.
Mrs. Myers
Christmas Gifts...
Hello Parents! This is a little early, but I know some of you get a head start Christmas shopping, so I wanted to give you the heads up! This year instead of buying gifts for each other in the classroom, the third and fourth grades have decided to buy gifts for children in need. I have chosen two nametags off the “Giving Tree” in the hallway outside of our gym, and your child can either purchase a small, inexpensive gift for this child, or can donate money toward that child’s wish. We are so excited about this! Many of the kids have asked if they can donate their allowance, and/or buy big gifts! I am floored by their generosity and excitement! What awesome witnesses of Jesus’ love they are…I have told them to talk to you about this and to pray about these things first, and if you are so moved, you can donate a small amount to our classroom project, and then take another name off the trees for your family. Thank you so much!
Please send gifts and/or gifts cards to school by December 9th. We will wrap them here at school, and then they will be given at the church services on the 10th and 11th. Thank you in advance for all you can do to help!
Here are details about our “kids:”
There is a 7 year old son who would like Matchbox cars and puzzles.
There is daughter who is 5 and loves arts supplies and needs colored socks (wears size 9 shoe).
If it is a wish to donate money or give a gift card to the family, one to Wal-Mart would be great.
Thank you and God’s Blessings!
Kim Myers
Please send gifts and/or gifts cards to school by December 9th. We will wrap them here at school, and then they will be given at the church services on the 10th and 11th. Thank you in advance for all you can do to help!
Here are details about our “kids:”
There is a 7 year old son who would like Matchbox cars and puzzles.
There is daughter who is 5 and loves arts supplies and needs colored socks (wears size 9 shoe).
If it is a wish to donate money or give a gift card to the family, one to Wal-Mart would be great.
Thank you and God’s Blessings!
Kim Myers
Friday, November 18, 2011
Newsletter from 11-18-11: Have a GREAT Weekend! :)
Hello, Parents! We have had such a fun week learning all we can about the first Thanksgiving! Hopefully, you have gotten an ear-full of all we have been doing in here! Each child “became” a Pilgrim or Indian and made up a new name for the week. We built Pilgrim homes and learned how to barter like the Indians. We had so much fun learning some neat facts about what happened at the first Thanksgiving and the events leading up to it. Our unit will end in a feast next Tuesday at 11:00. If your child has not signed up to bring a dish yet, please do so. I have the sign-up in the hallway, or you can just email me! Right now, we have enough desserts, but really need some side dishes. Thank you so much!
In Religion we continue to study Moses and right now are focusing on the 10 Plagues and the Israelites and their exodus out of Egypt. Yesterday we discussed how in many ways we are like Pharaoh and his hard heart. We all have times that we turn our backs on God. Vicar Rod talked about some of these things during Chapel this week, and reminded us that God forgives and loves us despite these times of weakness. We most focus on our breastplate of righteousness!
In Math this week we had a combined 3rd/4th grade unit on money. We have reviewed how to count money, how to make change, and how to add and subtract money. We will continue this next week. The children say they are doing a great job at remembering to practice their math facts. Keep up the good work at home! Math Madness sheets are due Monday.
In Language Arts we read two stories together! We read On the Mayflower and Across the Wide, Dark Sea, both stories about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. Our spelling words this week came from these selections, so we did a lot of spelling fun, and we also completed fun vocabulary activities. These were neat stories, full of facts!
Information for your child’s book reports came home a few weeks ago, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks! Third graders have until the end of the quarter and fourth graders have until the end of the month! Work hard!
We have also been working on our written descriptions. These are due November 30th.
In Music this week we again concentrated on the songs that we will be sharing at the Advent service in December! We sound so beautiful! Our class will be singing and reenacting the Christmas story from the Bible, so please mark your calendars. The services are December 14th at 5:00 and 7:15.
In P.E. this week we continued with basketball skills! We learned how to shoot free throws more effectively and play games of P-I-G! We even had a little tournament! Jordan Richards is the official 3rd/4th grade P-I-G champion, with Conrad Brunkhorst in a close second!
In Art this week, we made turkeys from construction paper and finger paint. They are so cute! The children want me to make these into placemats, so I am, and we will be sending these home next week.
Please Remember: Our Mission Project this year is to raise money to help Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO. Our goal this month is to raise $500.00 as a whole school, and we will be able to participate in a fun Candyland adventure. We are already at the Thank you for your help!
Have a blessed weekend!
Yours in Christ,
Kim Myers
In Religion we continue to study Moses and right now are focusing on the 10 Plagues and the Israelites and their exodus out of Egypt. Yesterday we discussed how in many ways we are like Pharaoh and his hard heart. We all have times that we turn our backs on God. Vicar Rod talked about some of these things during Chapel this week, and reminded us that God forgives and loves us despite these times of weakness. We most focus on our breastplate of righteousness!
In Math this week we had a combined 3rd/4th grade unit on money. We have reviewed how to count money, how to make change, and how to add and subtract money. We will continue this next week. The children say they are doing a great job at remembering to practice their math facts. Keep up the good work at home! Math Madness sheets are due Monday.
In Language Arts we read two stories together! We read On the Mayflower and Across the Wide, Dark Sea, both stories about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. Our spelling words this week came from these selections, so we did a lot of spelling fun, and we also completed fun vocabulary activities. These were neat stories, full of facts!
Information for your child’s book reports came home a few weeks ago, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks! Third graders have until the end of the quarter and fourth graders have until the end of the month! Work hard!
We have also been working on our written descriptions. These are due November 30th.
In Music this week we again concentrated on the songs that we will be sharing at the Advent service in December! We sound so beautiful! Our class will be singing and reenacting the Christmas story from the Bible, so please mark your calendars. The services are December 14th at 5:00 and 7:15.
In P.E. this week we continued with basketball skills! We learned how to shoot free throws more effectively and play games of P-I-G! We even had a little tournament! Jordan Richards is the official 3rd/4th grade P-I-G champion, with Conrad Brunkhorst in a close second!
In Art this week, we made turkeys from construction paper and finger paint. They are so cute! The children want me to make these into placemats, so I am, and we will be sending these home next week.
Please Remember: Our Mission Project this year is to raise money to help Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO. Our goal this month is to raise $500.00 as a whole school, and we will be able to participate in a fun Candyland adventure. We are already at the Thank you for your help!
Have a blessed weekend!
Yours in Christ,
Kim Myers
Friday, November 11, 2011
Happy Veterans' Day!
Happy Veterans' Day to all of those veterans who have served our country! You are our heroes and we love you! Thanks for all you do and have done to keep us safe. God's blessings!
Newsletter from 11-11-11
Hello, Parents! It was such a pleasure meeting with each of you at conferences last week. Thank you for your kind words and open minds. I am so thankful for each of you…and blessed!
We had a fabulous week! Today we talked about Veteran’s Day, and earlier this week the kids were able to write to veterans that they know. Thank you to all the dads and special people who joined us for Donuts With Dad on Wednesday morning. We had a great time sharing our descriptive writing and working on our veteran letters…and enjoying donuts too! We have been busy this week, so please look below for details!
In Religion we studied Moses and his birth. We have contrasted and compared his life to the life of Jesus Christ in that they both had rulers that wanted to kill them, they both had people in their lives that loved them and wanted to protect them, and they both freed their people from something. The comparisons stopped there, though. The children were quick to point out that Moses was indeed a sinner, and he received all of his help form the Lord. Jesus is Lord! He fought over death and the power of the devil for us, because of His great love for us!
In Math, this week we had some struggles. As I shared at conferences, third graders continued their chapter on borrowing and regrouping. This has been difficult for most of them. They are still struggling. Most of their errors are not in the process of regrouping, but with their math facts. I have told the kids that I expect them to study their math facts at home, so they can do well at school. The intensity and difficulty of math problems is only going to increase and they need to know these. We work on this as much as possible in school: quizzing one another, taking mad minutes, and working with one another in free time. Most of this is just rote memorization, however, that needs to be done with flash cards, computer games, or just saying them out loud.
Fourth graders continued to work on telling time and working with variables as well. They tested over both of these skills this week and have improved their test scores.
Both grade levels struggle with their math facts, so I am going to begin making the kids more accountable for this. As part of their math grade, each child will need to practice flash cards, play a math fact computer game, or just go over facts with mom and dad for 25 minutes a week. This is five minutes a night. I am sending a chart home today. It will count as a test grade in the grade book each week. This is an easy “A” and their facts will improve too!
As an incentive, I have also told the kids that pass their math facts this year…which will be addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division facts, through tens…that they can join me in an after-school trip to Winstead’s to enjoy ice cream sodas/sundaes. This will be a privilege earned. We just have to get these down as we approach the later math years! I want their struggles to stop! Thank you so much for your help and in this matter. Please let me know if you have questions.
In Language Arts we talked about antonyms and practiced these all week. Both groups of readers also read biographies. Third grade read about young Thomas Edison and fourth graders read about Jose Limon. These were so interesting! They helped get the children very interested in biographies!
As I mentioned earlier, this week we have begun writing descriptions. Each child must use their sense to write a description about a person, pet, or event in their lives. We are in the drafting stages of these, but they are turning out quite well! These are due November 30th.
Information for your child’s book reports came home last week, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks! Third graders have until the end of the quarter and fourth graders have until the end of the month! Work hard!
In Music this week we again concentrated on the songs that we will be sharing at the Advent services in December! We sound so beautiful! Our class will have a big part in the service, so please mark your calendar. The service is December 14th at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. We will be singing and be acting out the parts to the Bible reading.
In P.E. this week we continued with basketball sills! We learned how to shoot layups and free throws. We completed several drills with these skills. By the time we are finished with this unit, we should be good little basketball players!
In Art this week, we studied the art of Mary Engelbreit. We had some quiet, reflective time to think about our happiest moment ever, and then we illustrated pictures about them! We then continued to watercolor them and add details with marking pens. They are fabulous! Be on the lookout for these in our fantastic hallway of art!
Please Remember: Our Mission Project this year is to raise money to help Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO. Our goal this month is to raise $500.00 as a whole school, and we will be able to participate in a fun Candyland adventure. We are already at the Thank you for your help!
Dates to Remember:
*November 14-3rd grade health screenings 9:00
*November 21-“Seeing Miracles in Disaster” with Jeremy Schamber at 7:00 in the gym
*November 22-Chapel with Mr. Schamber at 8:45/3rd and 4th Thanksgiving Feast 11:00
*November 23-23-No School—Thanksgiving Break
*December 2nd-Field trip to Theatre of Young America 9:00-12:00
*December 2nd-baskebtall games at Trinity, Atchison 6:00 and 7:00.
Have a blessed weekend!
Yours in Christ,
Kim Myers
We had a fabulous week! Today we talked about Veteran’s Day, and earlier this week the kids were able to write to veterans that they know. Thank you to all the dads and special people who joined us for Donuts With Dad on Wednesday morning. We had a great time sharing our descriptive writing and working on our veteran letters…and enjoying donuts too! We have been busy this week, so please look below for details!
In Religion we studied Moses and his birth. We have contrasted and compared his life to the life of Jesus Christ in that they both had rulers that wanted to kill them, they both had people in their lives that loved them and wanted to protect them, and they both freed their people from something. The comparisons stopped there, though. The children were quick to point out that Moses was indeed a sinner, and he received all of his help form the Lord. Jesus is Lord! He fought over death and the power of the devil for us, because of His great love for us!
In Math, this week we had some struggles. As I shared at conferences, third graders continued their chapter on borrowing and regrouping. This has been difficult for most of them. They are still struggling. Most of their errors are not in the process of regrouping, but with their math facts. I have told the kids that I expect them to study their math facts at home, so they can do well at school. The intensity and difficulty of math problems is only going to increase and they need to know these. We work on this as much as possible in school: quizzing one another, taking mad minutes, and working with one another in free time. Most of this is just rote memorization, however, that needs to be done with flash cards, computer games, or just saying them out loud.
Fourth graders continued to work on telling time and working with variables as well. They tested over both of these skills this week and have improved their test scores.
Both grade levels struggle with their math facts, so I am going to begin making the kids more accountable for this. As part of their math grade, each child will need to practice flash cards, play a math fact computer game, or just go over facts with mom and dad for 25 minutes a week. This is five minutes a night. I am sending a chart home today. It will count as a test grade in the grade book each week. This is an easy “A” and their facts will improve too!
As an incentive, I have also told the kids that pass their math facts this year…which will be addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division facts, through tens…that they can join me in an after-school trip to Winstead’s to enjoy ice cream sodas/sundaes. This will be a privilege earned. We just have to get these down as we approach the later math years! I want their struggles to stop! Thank you so much for your help and in this matter. Please let me know if you have questions.
In Language Arts we talked about antonyms and practiced these all week. Both groups of readers also read biographies. Third grade read about young Thomas Edison and fourth graders read about Jose Limon. These were so interesting! They helped get the children very interested in biographies!
As I mentioned earlier, this week we have begun writing descriptions. Each child must use their sense to write a description about a person, pet, or event in their lives. We are in the drafting stages of these, but they are turning out quite well! These are due November 30th.
Information for your child’s book reports came home last week, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks! Third graders have until the end of the quarter and fourth graders have until the end of the month! Work hard!
In Music this week we again concentrated on the songs that we will be sharing at the Advent services in December! We sound so beautiful! Our class will have a big part in the service, so please mark your calendar. The service is December 14th at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. We will be singing and be acting out the parts to the Bible reading.
In P.E. this week we continued with basketball sills! We learned how to shoot layups and free throws. We completed several drills with these skills. By the time we are finished with this unit, we should be good little basketball players!
In Art this week, we studied the art of Mary Engelbreit. We had some quiet, reflective time to think about our happiest moment ever, and then we illustrated pictures about them! We then continued to watercolor them and add details with marking pens. They are fabulous! Be on the lookout for these in our fantastic hallway of art!
Please Remember: Our Mission Project this year is to raise money to help Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO. Our goal this month is to raise $500.00 as a whole school, and we will be able to participate in a fun Candyland adventure. We are already at the Thank you for your help!
Dates to Remember:
*November 14-3rd grade health screenings 9:00
*November 21-“Seeing Miracles in Disaster” with Jeremy Schamber at 7:00 in the gym
*November 22-Chapel with Mr. Schamber at 8:45/3rd and 4th Thanksgiving Feast 11:00
*November 23-23-No School—Thanksgiving Break
*December 2nd-Field trip to Theatre of Young America 9:00-12:00
*December 2nd-baskebtall games at Trinity, Atchison 6:00 and 7:00.
Have a blessed weekend!
Yours in Christ,
Kim Myers
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Fall Party--October 28th!
Kiddos with the neighborhood dog...
Green teeth...
Memaw and Pa Ron love our children...
Jennie Richards made some cute and yummy snacks!
Jordan and Faith in the treehouse!
Cory and Faith...
Aidan and his big ol' pumpkin....
Bella and her aunt Denise...
Conrad and his find...
3rd/4th Grade on the hayride...
The girls....
Going on a scavenger hunt...
Swinging... We had such a fun day!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Parent/Teacher Conference Notes
Dear Parents,
I have enjoyed meeting with each of you at conferences this week! Thank you for sharing your precious children with me. They are such a joy to teach. It was fun visiting with each of you and updating you on what we have been up to here in the land of third and fourth graders!
As I shared at conferences, third graders will be continuing our chapter on borrowing and regrouping next week. This has been a difficult process for most of them. Fourth graders will continue to work on telling time and working with variables as well. Their time test that has come home today is not their best! So, we will work on these concepts all next week, and retake the test on Friday. This new grade will replace their old one! You will see some extra work coming home next week for both grade levels, so we can really get these skills down! Thank you for working with your child!
Information for your child’s book reports came home this week, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks!
Here is a quick update of upcoming events:
*November4- 1:00 Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 7- Picture Retake Day
*November 8- Barnes and Noble Night
*November 9- Donuts with Dad 7:45-8:15
*November 22nd-Classroom Thanksgiving Feast…more details to come!
*November 23-23-No School—Thanksgiving Break
*December 2nd-Field trip to Theatre of Young America 9:00-12:30…permission slip to come home next week.
Blessings on your weekend!
Kim Myers
I have enjoyed meeting with each of you at conferences this week! Thank you for sharing your precious children with me. They are such a joy to teach. It was fun visiting with each of you and updating you on what we have been up to here in the land of third and fourth graders!
As I shared at conferences, third graders will be continuing our chapter on borrowing and regrouping next week. This has been a difficult process for most of them. Fourth graders will continue to work on telling time and working with variables as well. Their time test that has come home today is not their best! So, we will work on these concepts all next week, and retake the test on Friday. This new grade will replace their old one! You will see some extra work coming home next week for both grade levels, so we can really get these skills down! Thank you for working with your child!
Information for your child’s book reports came home this week, as well as the historical fiction (3rd grade) and the fantasy (4th grade) book he or she has begun to read. Please remind your child to read at home. Thanks!
Here is a quick update of upcoming events:
*November4- 1:00 Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 7- Picture Retake Day
*November 8- Barnes and Noble Night
*November 9- Donuts with Dad 7:45-8:15
*November 22nd-Classroom Thanksgiving Feast…more details to come!
*November 23-23-No School—Thanksgiving Break
*December 2nd-Field trip to Theatre of Young America 9:00-12:30…permission slip to come home next week.
Blessings on your weekend!
Kim Myers
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