Newsletter 4-10-15

Dear Parents,

I hope you all had a blessed and relaxing Easter!  We have had a great week here at school!

·         Our Harvester’s field trip was wonderful!  Thank you so much to all our parent drivers and volunteers.  Despite starting our time there with a tornado drill, (hopefully you heard about the excitement!) we made a great impact for others.

·         Our new mission project is going so well!  We have already raised $701.53  toward  our $800 goal.  Whoopee!  Thank you so much for your generosity and support.  This is amazing!

Today, the Chapel family that had the most money received yummy ice cream at lunch!

Some upcoming Events:

·         Trivia Night is April 17^th…and all of our tables are sold!  Thank you for supporting us in this way!  We are excited for a fun night!  If you are not participating in the trivia, you are still welcome to come and check out and participate in the silent/live auctions.  Come join the fun!  Let’s PLAY BALL!

·         Cinco de Mayo - Our program is scheduled for Monday, May 4.  DRESS INFO:
Boys- blue/black jeans, white short/long sleeved shirt, dress shoes or cowboy boots; Girls- hair in a bun if possible, white short sleeved blouse with no decals/prints on it, shorts to wear under their dancing skirt, dress shoes.  Girls will need to arrive by 6:15 the night of the performance; boys will need to arrive by 6:30.  If you have any questions, direct them to Mrs. Carrasco at trianac@timothylutheran.com

·         Enrollment is still underway!  If you haven’t resubmitted your forms, please do so as soon as possible.  This will help us make necessary preparations for next year!

·         Please mark our graduation date (5/17) on your calendars.  We would love for all students and families to be able to attend, as each grade will be involved in the program!  We are so proud of all of our graduates!!!

Here’s what we have been up to: 

In Religion , we discussed the job of our pastors and all that they do for us and our church, schools, and congregations.  We learned that the word “pastor” means “shepherd.”  --  a person who loves and cares for his sheep.  We have also been learning the words to “ I am Jesus Little Lamb.”  What  a beautiful song!  Next week, we will talk about liturgical music and the church year. 

Memory for next week: 

April 14-Who so happy as I am,

Even now the Shepherd's lamb?

And when my short life is ended,

By His angel host attended,

He shall fold me to His breast,

There within His arms to rest.

April 17-If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  1 John 1:9

Language Arts: 3^rd  and 4^th graders read the stories, “Dog of the Sea Waves,” and “ Owen and Mzee,” respectively.  Both stories were awesome examples of animals!  All students have been working on taking notes on their biography book report project.  They will read the book at home, or during free time here at school, take notes on their own, and do the report at home, but the project will be completed here school.  The only the supplies we need from you are large brown paper bags.  If you are able to send one or more in, please do so!  Thank you so much!  We will work on these during class next week.  J 

Spelling words for next week:

3^rd Grade:

painless

sickness

sadness

helpless

thankless

kindness

hopeless

darkness

fearless

thickness

careless

goodness

spotless

softness

breathless

eagerness

*gullible

4^th Grade:

idea

lion

usual

radio

liar

poem

India

piano

January

quiet

poet

science

diary

violin

period

February

                cereal

video

meteor

rodeo

variety

gradual

*gullible

In Math this week we worked with using algebra to change linear units.  We also tested over this material.  Next week, we will learn the metric system.  Keep practicing those math facts!

Specials this week:

Art-We created “stain-glass” crosses and butterflies.  They are beautiful! 

 Music-We practiced the Mexican Hat Dance on recorder and have begun to write and practice our own songs too!

P.E.-This week, we had fun playing outside and learning new track skills!  We did some conditioning, learned the running long jump, and id a fun obstacle course! 

Writing-We finished our autobiographical sketches.. much of our writing time this week was spend at Harvesters.  What an awesome experience

Spanish-We are getting ready for Cinco de Mayo! Please see the note above. 

Upcoming Events:

APRIL

17- Trivia Night 6-9pm

22- Administrative Professionals' Day

30-4th grade April book report due

MAY

4- Cinco de Mayo presentation in the evening; more details to come home soon

14-3^rd/4^th grade book reports due

15- All-School FUN DAY!!  The athletic banquet will also be Friday evening.

17 - 8th Grade graduation in the gym at 2:00 - all grades encouraged to attend

18-Last field trip?  (Still working on this!) 

19 - Last day of school - 1:00 dismissal

Have a wonderful weekend!

 Blessings,

Kim Brunkhorst