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Friday, May 9, 2014

Newsletter 5-9-14


Third and Fourth Grade News
May 9, 2014
Hello, Parents!  We have had a fun week!  Thank you so much for all of the gifts, flowers, and treats you have showered me with this week!  Goodness, I have felt so spoiled…and I am so thankful for each of you and your children. 

Here is what we have been up to in the classroom:

Art/Writing--We finished our Mother’s Day projects and sent them home. 

Missouri History--We also learned as much as we could about our awesome state…and took our Chapter 4 tests today and did very well.  Playing Jeopardy on Thursday helped us quite a bit!  This week, we also learned all about famous Missourians. 

Math--We have been working SO hard—third graders at learning how to multiply 3-digit numbers with 1-digit numbers and fourth graders learning how to complete long division.  There are now 7 students going to Winstead’s on Wednesday!  They are working so hard at this… J  Please let me know if you are able to drive your child there, or if you would like for he or she to ride with me.  Either will be fine! 

Religion-We discussed the many miracles of Jesus.

P.E.- We played Four-Quadrant Dodge ball this week—a voted favorite! 

Music- We listened to Vivaldi and identified the instruments.  We ended our session this week with some “Let It Go!” lyrics… J  

Here is the rundown of next week:
On Monday, we will have our Famous Missourian Living Museum on May 12th here at school from 9:00-10:00.  Your child has been doing research and is ready!  The only part that I will ask you to help with is to help your child find something to wear that may portray that character.  Please don’t spend money on anything…whatever you have around the house will work!  In the past, I have had kids wear dad’s suit jacket, paint on mustaches, wear dance costumes, mom’s dresses, etc.  Please ask your child tonight who they are studying!  Thank you for your help in this!  They are learning so much and are excited to share… J This will be our last full “regular” day of school.  We will continue to have Religion each day, but will not have new spelling words or reading stories to learn.

On Tuesday, Tim-Olympics will begin in the morning (specials classes will be the same as usual from now until the end of the year) – Tim-Olympics is a 3-8 grade activity that covers concepts learned, fun games, creative planning, and just plain luck. Ask your child for more information, as they are VERY excited to begin the games! 

On Wednesday, May 14th, is our trip!  All students are invited! If you have not already checked out the Sign-Up Genius for our end of the year trip, please do so.  If you can please indicate that your child will be present, that will be appreciated.  You may send in the money ($6.00) anytime before that date.  We will leave school at 8:30 and be back by dismissal that day.

On Thursday, Tim-Olympics resumes (morning only). Book reports are due.  Third graders have Biography Rugs.  Fourth graders have short stories.  We will have regular Special Classes in the afternoon. 

On Friday – Fun Day! Here’s the link to the sign up, if you still want to help –
We are also having our Athletic Banquet that evening at 6:30, if you were involved with athletics at Timothy this school year. 

Other Upcoming Events:
MAY
10-Track Meet—Lutheran High Meet at Center High School
12-Living History Museum
13-Chapel moved to Tuesday; Cross-Country Meet at Bethany Lutheran in Stillwell, KS
14-End of the year Field Trip—(Truman Library Fort Osage,) and Winstead’s--after school
15-3rd grade book report due (biography rug), 4th grade book report due (Picture book) ; dual track meet with Plaza Heights at Moreland Ridge 
16-Fun Day/Athletic Banquet 6:30
17-Track Meet—Hope Relays at Bishop Miege High School
18-8th grade graduation 2:00
19-Missouri History final quiz
20-Last Day for Home-Schoolers
21-Last Day of School
Oh my….!!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Blessings to you,
Kim Brunkhorst



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