Have a fun weekend! :)

 Hi, parents!  It has been a BUSY, but FUN week!  

Reminders/Updates: 

*The END OF THE QUARTER is today, October 17th.  Papers that come home this week will not be able to be corrected for an improved grade.  Thank you for understanding.  

*Timothy’s HARVEST PARTY is tonight October 17th, from 6 pm-8 pm.  There will be treats, games, a hayride, a raffle, some pie throwing, and LOTS of fun!  Please join us!  

*Our 7th/8th grade girls' volleyball team and our 4th-8th boys' soccer team have their tournaments this weekend.  I have attached the schedules, if you would like to come and cheer on the Rams!   

*4^th grade hosts CHAPEL next week!  We will be teaching on Psalm 121 and about not being discouraged because our help comes from the Lord.  🙂 Chapel begins at 8:45. Please come if you can!

*PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES are coming up next week--Thursday and Friday, October 23rd and 24th. I am looking forward to visiting with you about your child's grades, work habits, and how they are generally doing in 4th grade!  Please pick a time that works best for you and your family.  If you cannot find one that suits you, please email me, and we will work something out!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAB2DA7F58-1stquarter1

*We will be commemorating VETERAN’S DAY on Tuesday, November 11th, with a service celebrating them!  Our students will be singing, reading poetry and prayers, and thanking God for our veterans!  We encourage you to use the attached flyer to invite family, friends, and neighbors to Timothy Lutheran School’s Veterans Day Celebration.  Everyone is welcome! 

 Date:  Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Time:  9:00 am

Coffee and Donuts will be served at 8:30 am

*Also, if you have any veterans you love and want us to celebrate in our slideshow, please send information to me (kimb@timothylutheran.com) by November 3rd.  Thank you!

Here is what is needed for each veteran:

-A photograph (digital copies are preferred, please):

-First and Last Name of the veteran

-Which student this veteran is related to, and how...

-Branch of Service

-Years of Service

-Any other important information you may want added! 

(If your photos were in last year’s slideshow, please let us know this, as that information has been saved and you don’t need to send it in again.)

THANK YOU to all veterans!  It is humbling to know how many have given their lives, their time, and their service to God, to us, and to our country.  Thank you SO much! 

*On Tuesday, November 25th, at 11:00, the 4th graders will have their classroom THANKSGIVING FEAST in lieu of lunch. We will be studying the first Thanksgiving and all about the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. We will also be talking about all the things we, as Christian Americans, should be thankful for! What a wonderful way to praise our Father for all He has given! I will supply the turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy, but if you are willing to send in some “extras” it would be mighty appreciated!  Please take a look at the sign-up if you are able!  (I have several outlets in our classroom for crock pots, if needed.)  Thanks so much for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAB2DA7F58-thanksgiving

Here is what we have been up to this week:

RELIGION: We talked about how King David showed so much love and kindness to Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth.  We discussed ways to use the gifts that God has given to us to bless others around us.  We also began talking about King Solomon and his reign.  

MEMORY: 

10/21-Say the entire Morning Prayer.

10/24-“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

LANGUAGE ARTS: This week we read the story “Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies.”  We learned lot of new “movie-making” vocabulary terms, and how we should often analyze the movies we see to check for content and how truthful the images are.  We had some great discussions about many of the movies that we have seen, and how music and lighting make you feel a certain way, and how often the fight or chase scenes don’t show what is happening all around them.  It was interesting!  This week, we also practiced writing a summary, finding verb tense, and finding facts and opinions.  We were also introduced to our new Author of the Month, Patrica Polacco.  We already love her!

SPELLING Words for Friday, October 24th:

Story: Me and Uncle Romie

aloud, bald, hawk, south, faucet, proud, claw, tower, stalk, couple, howl, false, dawn, allow, drown, pause, fault, cause, amount, cloudier, applaud, foul

Challenge Word: mesmerize

MATH- We finished up Unit 4, which worked on word multiplication and division problems and how they related to one another.  We tested over this material on Thursday and will begin our next chapter which will work with properties and rules, and factors and multiples.  Please keep practicing those math facts!  We are onto the 6’s in class!  They CAN do this!!!

SCIENCE- Early in the week, we conducted an experiment with celery (stems) and tested the independent variable of the temperature of the water to see if that affected the speed of which water travels through a stem.  It does!  Some of us formed the right hypothesis--That hot water transports faster than room-temperature water and ice-cold water.  We tested over Chapter 1 today!  We have learned so much about photosynthesis, how we use plants in everyday life, and the Biblical and evolutionary views of the world.  We will begin Missouri History next week! 

SPECIAL CLASSES

ART- We drew contours of pumpkins, filled them in with Zentangle lines, and then used watercolor and oil pastels to finish them off!  Beautiful!

MUSIC- During music class, we have been practicing songs for the Veterans' Day Program and for our Advent Service.  

P.E.- We learned how to play Pin Dodgeball and Dr. Dodgeball this week.  

WRITING- We continued on our partner-writing of Fractured Fairytales.  Some stories were shared in Readers' Theatre.  

SPANISH- Students tested over what they have learned in 1^st quarter-months of the year, numbers, colors, classroom objects, commands, and greetings. 

COMPUTER-We published our Fractured Fairytales. 

Have a blessed weekend!

Kim Brunkhorst

I was able to go and see TLS Alumni, Addi MacLean, play in her Senior Night vollyeball game!  She did GREAT!  This was a proud former coach!  ;)

Science Test, Early Dismissal, Chapel, and P/T Conferences

 Hi, parents!  There are a few things that I forgot to include in my newsletter last week, so I thought I would send you a quick note!  

1. We are having our first Science Test this Friday, October 17th.  The kiddos brought home a study guide yesterday, and we will be reviewing today with this fun Jeopardy game.  :) If you get a chance to pull this up on a tablet or computer at home before Friday, it is a fun way to review.  It is a Google Slide.  

Here is the link:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1btpJtpobFF46KFRSeMGAwg52nOWgHTUEx9inMOtMpts/edit?usp=sharing

2. We have an early dismissal on Friday at 12:30. It is the last day of the 1^st quarter, and we are dismissing early so teachers can work on grade cards.  That being said, all corrections on work are due to me by Friday as well.  Papers that come home this week will not be able to be corrected for an improved grade.  Thank you for understanding.  
   
   
3. 4^th grade hosts Chapel next week!  We will be teaching on Psalm 121 and about not being discouraged because our help comes from the Lord.  🙂 Chapel begins at 8:45. Please come if you can!
   
   
4. We have early dismissal next Thursday and Friday at 12:30 because we will be beginning Parent/Teacher conferences at 1:00 on both days.  This is just a parent and teacher conference.  We will be discussing the 1^st quarter grade card, the NWEA test results, and how your kiddo is doing in school.  I am excited to meet with each of you!  Most of you have signed up for conferences already, but if you have not, here is the link:
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAB2DA7F58-1stquarter1

Thank you!  Have a blessed day!

Have a beautiful fall weekend!

 Hello, Parents!  Greetings to you all!  I am so thankful for the beautiful fall weather!  

Reminders/Updates: 

* We had our FIELD TRIP today!  4th-6th grades went to the Coterie Theatre to see the play "A Wrinkle in Time," and it was interesting.  When we got back to school, we had some great discussions about plays, about how some parts from the book were changed or deleted to fit a theatre atmosphere, and how Christianity was depicted in the play.  The overall theme of the book was that love can defeat evil.  God is good ALL the time.  Some of this was depicted in the play, but some was not.  I am thankful to have had a frank discussion when we came back to school.  Thank you to all of our parent drivers.  We had a wonderful time!  

*It was fun to see so many of you at DONUTS WITH DAD (and other special people) on Wednesday morning!  Thank you for coming and spending some time with us!  We had SUCH a great turn-out…It made my heart swell to see so many loved ones here!  Thank you for coming and having a treat and playing some games with us!   

*Our WALK-A-THON was an absolute success!  We had a beautiful day and a ton of excited walkers!  A special THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for helping out that day and to all of our friends and families that donated.  We will be able to purchase some brand-new lunch tables!  Thanks to be to God for all of His blessings! 

Here are some totals for you:

Most Laps in Each Class

West Lot:

Preschool-Total Laps-327, Most Laps-Emmett (26)

Kindergarten- Total Laps-432, Most Laps-Declan (38)

1st Grade-Total Laps- 497, Most Laps- Arthur, Benny, and Keton  (49)

2nd Grade-Total Laps-266, Most Laps- Luke (40)

South Lot:

3rd Grade- Total Laps-190, Most Laps-Harold (27)

4th Grade-Total Laps-129, Most Laps-Vedder (30)

5th Grade-Total Laps-244, Most Laps-Elijah and Nathaniel (37)

6th Grades-Total Laps-273, Most Laps-Jay-(37)

7th Grade-Total Laps-194, Most Laps-Colton (25)

8th Grade-Total Laps-135, Most Laps-Brekken-(30)

Class that raised the most money-Kindergarten with $1, 238!

TOTAL MONEY raised: $5,032!!!  Woohoo!  

Thank you to everyone for working so hard to raise money for our school!

*Our 5th/6th VOLLEYBALL players have their league tournament this weekend.  I have attached their schedule in case you want to go and cheer them on!  Our first game is this evening at 5:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran School.  

*The END OF THE QUARTER is next Friday, October 17th.  We will have a 12:30 dismissal, so teachers can work on grade cards. 

*Timothy’s HARVEST PARTY is Friday night, October 17th, from 6 pm-8 pm.  There will be treats, games, a hayride, a raffle, some pie throwing, and LOTS of fun!  Please join us!  

*PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES are coming up--Thursday and Friday, October 23rd and 24th. I am looking forward to visiting with you about your child's grades, work habits, and how they are generally doing in 4th grade!  Please pick a time that works best for you and your family.  If you cannot find one that suits you, please email me, and we will work something out!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAB2DA7F58-1stquarter1

*We will be commemorating VETERAN’S DAY on Tuesday, November 11th, with a service celebrating them!  Our students will be singing, reading poetry and prayers, and thanking God for our veterans!  We encourage you to use the attached flyer to invite family, friends, and neighbors to Timothy Lutheran School’s Veterans Day Celebration.  Everyone is welcome! 

 Date:  Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Time:  9:00 am

Coffee and Donuts will be served at 8:30 am

*Also, if you have any veterans you love and want us to celebrate in our slideshow, please send information to me (kimb@timothylutheran.com) by November 3rd.  Thank you!

Here is what is needed for each veteran:

-A photograph (digital copies are preferred, please):

-First and Last Name of the veteran

-Which student this veteran is related to, and how...

-Branch of Service

-Years of Service

-Any other important information you may want added! 

(If your photos were in last year’s slideshow, please let us know this, as that information has been saved and you don’t need to send it in again.)

THANK YOU to all veterans!  It is humbling to know how many have given their lives, their time, and their service to God, to us, and to our country.  Thank you SO much! 

*On Tuesday, November 25th, at 11:00, the 4th graders will have their classroom THANKSGIVING FEAST in lieu of lunch. We will be studying the first Thanksgiving and all about the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. We will also be talking about all the things we, as Christian Americans, should be thankful for! What a wonderful way to praise our Father for all He has given! I will supply the turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy, but if you are willing to send in some “extras” it would be mighty appreciated!  Please take a look at the sign-up if you are able!  (I have several outlets in our classroom for crock pots, if needed.)  Thanks so much for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADAB2DA7F58-thanksgiving

Here is what we have been up to this week:

RELIGION: This week, we focused again on being good leaders in our classrooms, homes, and in the community.  We learned the stories of Saul and of David and how he called upon God’s name to help him in his times of trouble.  

MEMORY: 

10/14-and I pray You to protect me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and; life may please You.

10/17-For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things.   Let Your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

LANGUAGE ARTS: We read a new genre of a story this week: a fractured fairytale!  It is titled, “Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude.”  It was one of those stories that was a blast to read, and really just gets kids on fire for reading!  They loved it!  I also found two other stories written by Kevin O’Malley that I shared with the class this week!  We had some fun.  We learned how to compare and contrast using Venn diagrams and how to make predictions.  We reviewed suffixes and hyperboles.  We also discussed different types of verbs—action, helping, and linking.   Patricia Polacco, our new Author of the Month was introduced.  We read her book, "Meteor!" and discussed making inferences.  

SPELLING WORDS for the Week of October 17th:

Story: Coming Distractions

bloom, cookbook, tool, shampoo, put, wool, stool, proof, prove, group, brook, foolish, bush, crooked, booth, raccoon, hook, groom, roof, soup, bulletin, cocoon

Challenge Word: omnipotent

MATH- We have been working SO hard on multi-step word problems this week!  This is quite a skill to develop as we work through real-world problems and decide how to solve them.  We finished up this chapter with a review and tested over it.  I am proud of their “nose to the grindstone” kind of mentality!  We are working through fives in mad minutes. 

SCIENCE- We had some fun in Science this week as we talked about how plants are food and can be used in many different ways and for different things.  We solved riddles about different types of fruit.  We classified vegetables and fruits as either the fruit, the seeds, the leaves, the stem, or the roots of a plant.  We also watched a fun video of food decomposing and how God uses this process to bring back new life!  

SPECIAL CLASSES

ART- We made woven pumpkins out of construction paper.  They are decorating our classroom right now.  

MUSIC- During music class, we have been practicing songs for the Veterans' Day Program and for our Advent Service.  

P.E.- This week we played dodgeball and pin dodgeball.  We are learning all of the new rules.  

WRITING- We shared our BioPoems in Readers' Theatre.  We also began the planning process of writing our own fractured fairytales with partners!  These are super-cool!  

SPANISH- Mr. Murray read a Dr. Seuss book in Spanish, as he had them use context clues to figure out words.  The kids are having fun!  

We finishe our classroom puzzle.

We learned how to play Bump Math.

This was our Still Life artwork from last week. 

Woven Pumpkins

Sharing our BioPoems

 

Thank you for all of the sweetness on my birthday!  I felt SO VERY loved!  

Have a blessed weekend!

Kim