Newsletter 4-2-15

Dear Parents,

It’s been a fun and interesting week!  I was gone quite a bit this week with a sick kiddo, but she is on the mend… J  Thank you for the prayers.  The class was amazing with our substitute teachers and I am very, very proud of them! 

Here are a few reminders about upcoming events:

·         We lead Chapel this week!  Thank you for those that were able to come and worship with us.  We told the story of Jonah and how we are similar “crybabies” sometimes too. 

·         EASTER BREAK begins today!!  There will be NO SCHOOL on both Friday and the following Monday.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7 (which is also our Harvester’s field trip… see info below).  There will be spelling words and a new reading story next week. 

·         Please join us for worship this weekend!

Maundy Thursday (April 2)  4 & 7:30 pm at North Campus (with Holy Communion)

Good Friday (April 3)  4 & 7:30 pm at North Campus, 7 pm at South Campus

Easter Eve (April 4)  6 pm at North Campus (with Holy Communion)

Easter Sunday (April 5) 7, 8:30, 9:45, & 11 am at North Campus, 10 am at South Campus (with Holy Communion)

·         Our new mission project is going so well!  We have already raised $613.00 (exactly) for our $800 goal.  Thank you so much for your generosity and support.  This is amazing!

·         Today, the Chapel family that had the most money received yummy donuts!

·         We are going to Harvester’s on Tuesday morning.  We are hoping to leave between 9:00-9:15.  If you signed up to drive and help, we will see you here!  What a wonderful opportunity for us to share God’s love to our community. 

·         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 learned about what repentance…and thank goodness God forgives us!   We also practiced, practiced, practiced for our Chapel presentation.  Today, we talked about Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.  We ended the day by watching the video to the song, “Watch the Lamb,” by Ray Boltz.  I have included the link here if you wish to view with your family.  Beautiful song…  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YU4q7-c4v4&list=PLkaSjo2I1itTsvhzCK0QJ-BEQGudmrIlw

Memory for next week: 

April 7-I Am Jesus Little Lamb

I am Jesus' little lamb,

Ever glad at heart I am;

For my Shepherd gently guides me,

Knows my need, and well provides me,

Loves me every day the same,

Even calls me by my name.

April 10- Day by day, at home, away,

Jesus is my Staff and Stay.

When I hunger, Jesus feeds me,

Into pleasant pastures leads me;

When I thirst, He bids me go

Where the quiet waters flow.

Language Arts: 3^rd graders read the nonfiction selection called, Oliver K. Woodman,” the story of a traveling wood doll and his adventures.  4^th graders read, “The Ever-Living Tree,” which informed us about the redwood forests.  4^th graders shared their beautiful windsocks…they are hanging in the hallway!  Please check them out.  All students received details about 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!  During DEAR time, we began reading E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web as a whole group.  What an awesome story!  We also had some fun with cursive this week too. J 

Spelling words for next week:

3^rd Grade:

unfold

rejoin

untie

reheat

unfair

unclear

repaid

rewrite

unhurt

recheck

unlucky

unwrap

reuse

unsure

unbuckle

unknown

*salutations

4^th Grade:

hundred

supply

single

middle

explain

surprise

pilgrim

sandwich

instead

complete

monster

settle

address

farther

sample

although

turtle

athlete

orchard

kingdom

fortress

instant

*salutations

In Math this week we worked with capacity and weight.  Next week, we will learn how use algebra to change linear units.  Two more students are headed to Winstead’s with us—a total of 4!  Yeah!  They can do this!

Specials this week:

Art-Today we finished up our self-portraits and our pictures called “Storm on a Wilderness Lake.”  We began spring pictures to help decorate the classroom.  Both finished pictures are in the hallway outside our classroom…beautiful! 

 Music-we learned the notes b flat and f on the recorder.  We practiced the Mexican Hat Dance on recorder too!

P.E.-This week, we had fun playing outside and practicing our teamwork skills in the gym.  (Please check out the attached picture above—Thanks, Mrs. Fangmann!)  Super fun! 

Writing-We continued on our autobiographical sketches, and began funny stories based on a goofy picture we viewed.  Some of us were able to share these in class!   J 

Spanish-We are getting ready for Cinco de Mayo! Mrs. Carrasco has sent home a note today with details!  Please check your child’s backpack!   

Upcoming Events:

APRIL

2- Maundy Thursday, 1:00 Dismissal, Morning Home School Session

3- Good Friday, No School

6- Easter Monday, No School

7-1^st-8^th grade goes to Harvester’s 10-12; Track begins

9-Track team pictures

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 Blessed Easter Weekend!  God’s Blessings…He is SO Good!!!

Kim