God's Most Amazing Creatures...: 4th Grade Rocks!

Hello, 4^th grade families! We’ve had another GREAT week!

Here are several other announcements:

*FALL FUN FEST is here! September 14-16

Timothy Lutheran participates in the Fall Fun Fest Parade, tomorrow, Saturday, September 16th. It is a great opportunity for us to show a presence in the community.

Please plan to join our school float in the parade. Everyone is welcome! We are #68 in the parade lineup. We can be found in the Freshman Center parking lot off of Vesper Road in Blue Springs. Please be there about 9:45-10:00.

* School pictures are Monday, September 17, beginning at 8:30. Order forms came home last week. You can also order online… Go to www.inter-state.com/order and use the order code: 32370ZA

*Last year’s yearbooks are in! We will have a signing after Chapel on Wednesday. If you missed out on purchasing one last year, Mrs. Anderson has some in the office for sale. Thank you!

*Timothy Lutheran School will be having our second annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday, September 28, 1:30-2:30 pm. On Wednesday, your child received a Walk-a-Thon pledge sheet. (There is also an online giving component on our website! Check it out!) Proceeds from the Walk-A-Thon will go towards Timothy’s Playground Expansion Project. We encourage you to ask family members, neighbors, and friends if they’d like to support your child as they walk to grow and improve our school. We will keep track of the number of laps walked for those pledging per lap, or sponsors may also pledge a set amount, regardless of the number of laps walked. We would love to have you join us!

*Young Rembrandts drawing classes will start up again on Monday, September 17^th , and we have ALL NEW LESSONS.

Class time: 3:30 -4:30 pm.

Art Instructor: Miss Jeana Harris

Fall 1 dates: Tuesdays: September 17 – October 22

Fall 2 dates: Tuesdays: November 5 – December 17 (no class on 11/19)

Cost per session: $58 (or two payments of $29)

If you enroll in BOTH sessions NOW, you will get $5 off Fall 2 session.

Enrollment is easy! www.youngrembrandts.com (Young Rembrandts-Timothy registration)

*MID-QUARTER REPORTS COME HOME FRIDAY - these are the “informal” reports we send home halfway through every quarter. While you may already know what your child’s scores look like, this is a good time for teachers to provide some insight to parents on successes- or struggles-to-date. We would like these forms signed and returned as soon as possible.

Here is what we have been up to this week:

Religion- We finished up our Book of Blessings, and discussed Abraham and Lot. We discussed peaceful ways to resolve conflict! I am SO very proud of the kiddos…They were able to recite ALL of their Old Testament books today!

Memory for next week:

September 18-

The New Testament

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Romans

1 & 2 Corinthians

September 21-

Galatians

Ephesians

Philippians

Colossians

1 & 2 Thessalonians

1 & 2 Timothy

Titus

Philemon

Language Arts- We began Literature Circles this week by reading the first two chapters of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. I have loved hearing the students meet with their groups and read out loud with such expression! They each had their “job” this week, and have become experts at asking each other questions, finding vocabulary words, checking for understanding. They are really enjoying Literature Circles! We will continue reading all about Peter and Fudge next week!

Spelling Words for the Week of September 21st:

Chapters 5-6 of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Innocent, dashed, measure, strand, manage, traffic, ruin, flung, sparkle, impossible

Challenge Word: concoction

Math- This week, we tested over Chapter 1, and then began reviewing addition and subtraction properties and patterns.

Social Studies- On Tuesday, we discussed September 11, 2001. We shared a couple of books, watched a video, and also had some amazing discussions and prayers! We also talked about how God loves us, how He is in charge, and how nothing can ever separate us from His LOVE. We used the verse below for inspiration to some art work.

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~Romans 8: 37-38

Below is the video if you choose to watch it with your child. Many of them had questions that I tried to answer in the best way possible, but I am sure they will have many more for you! Thank you so much for your partnership!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTJGB5XEUkA&feature=youtu.be

We are also learning so much more about Missouri! This week, we studied the seal and the flag, and learned about the state insect, the state bird, and the state flower. The students each designed a classroom flag with a seal, and we voted on our favorite for a class this year! Drum roll, please….. Laney was our WINNER! She will design a flag to be displayed in the classroom for the entire year. Yay, 4^th graders! Please help your child remember that interviews are due next Monday, September 17^th. Your child needs to interview a Missourian, preferably someone older than themselves. They have the questionnaire with all the topics, and have practiced a bit at school. They can interview you, a grandparent, a neighbor, or a friend, over the phone or in person...just someone who has resided or still resides in Missouri. :) We will learn so much from these interviews--I am excited!

We have finished Chapter 1, and will review this chapter next week, as well as play some well-loved Missouri Jeopardy! Their test will be Monday, September 24^th.

SPECIAL CLASSES

Art- We finished up our horizon pictures. They are beautiful! Please check them out in the hallway outside of our room!

Writing- We wrote Bio-Poems…poems all about us, and published them in the Computer Lab this week! We are learning how to use Google Docs.

P.E.-This week we worked on passing --volleyball skills. We played a game called “Scatter!” and passed with partners.

Upcoming Events:

SEPTEMBER

14-16- Fall Fun Fest Timmy Burger Booth

14-Volleyball games at Timothy (5:30, 6:15, 8:30, 9:15)

16- Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest Parade: 10:00 am; Soccer game at LHS at 1:30

17- School Picture Day – dress your best!; Missourian interviews are due

21-1st Quarter Mid-Term

21-Volleyball games at Messiah (6:00, 6:45, 7:15)