Hi, Parents! We have
had another great week in 4th grade!
It has been busy, but fun!
It was so GREAT to see all of our dads/grandparents/and
special people in Wednesday morning for Donuts with Dad! It was a packed house!
Today was our Veterans Day program and it was SO beautiful! We had quite a turnout! The children sang several amazing songs
about being Americans, my favorite being a song entitled, “Bought With a
Price.” Of course, we also sang “God
Bless the U.S.A.,” and I am not sure there was a dry eye in the house! It was a beautiful morning! Getting able to share that experience with my
dad, husband, and father-in-law, was very special to me too. THANK YOU, Veterans, for giving of yourselves
for the rest of us. We closed with this
prayer, which is very poignant:
Dear Lord, we honor
our veterans in your name. We thank you – as we thank them – for their
sacrifice. We ask you to return to them the favor of your blessing, a gift we
on our own could never offer. We ask that you would give our veterans a peace
beyond the peace they fought to secure, a peace in their own hearts, wrapped in
the joy of a life touched by your strong hand. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
We have some important events coming up. Please take the time to read below:
*TLS AUCTION – TIMOPOLY
is tomorrow, November 10th at 6:00! There are many ways to support Timothy
Lutheran School’s auction. This is our
largest fundraiser of the year and provides vital funding for our school. Check out our website for detailed
information, to make a donation, or to purchase tickets (it’s not too
late!!!) We are all going to have such a
fun time! www.timothylutheranschool.com
Here is our project:
*Operation Christmas Child!
Collection ended today, but we can still use more items!
Next Wednesday, November 14 – All-School packing party in
the afternoon
*We are headed over to the ECC to help host their Chapel
services next Thursday, November 15th.
We would need to leave school around 9:15, and will be ready to come
back about 10:15-10:30. We just need
transportation to and from. Please
indicate below if you can help out!
Thank you so much!
*Next Friday, November 16th, at 11:00, the 4th graders
will have their classroom Thanksgiving Feast in lieu of lunch. We will be
studying the first Thanksgiving all next week, and all about the Pilgrims and
Wampanoag Indians. 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, plates, napkins, cups,
and plastic-ware. If you are able to help with any of the things below, please
let me know. Thanks so much for your help! God bless!
Here is what we have been up to in the classroom:
Religion-We have been learning about the Israelites
crossing the Jordan River, and about Gideon this week. Again, the Israelites doubted God and His
power! Does this sound familiar?! We can relate to them so very well, when we
doubt God’s will for us. We are ALL
called to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:6)
Next Week’s Memory:
November 13-THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a
sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love
and honor each other.
November 16-THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
You shall not steal.
What does this mean? We should
fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions,
or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his
possessions and income.
Language Arts:
We continued reading about Leigh in the book by Beverly Cleary, Dear
Mr. Henshaw. The students are loving
this book! There has been some laughter
and some tears, as we discuss Leigh and his worries and experiences. We will finish up this book next week. We will also begin reading the story “On the
Wide, Dark Sea” next week.
Spelling Words for next Friday, November 16th:
Plymouth, Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, compact, Mayflower,
pumpkin, barter, America, holiday, settlement, *Wampanoag
Math- We are learning how to round to estimate
products and how to multiply by 10s, 100s, and 1000s. Please keep practicing those facts at home!
Social Studies/Math-We began School of Economics
studies this week! We learned about all
of the jobs, filled in applications, and had job interviews TODAY! They will learn about their job on
Monday! So exciting!
Reminders:
-The field trip is November 29th. The cost for this field trip is $15. Please
send this in at any time. Students will
NOT need to pack a lunch, as this fee includes food for them.
*We will also be learning about the first Thanksgiving next
week! We will be studying ALL about the
Native Americans and Pilgrims.
SPECIAL CLASSES
Art- We painted flags for Veterans Day and then
filled them with words we found in magazines that described what a veteran is
to each of us. These are hanging in the
gym. We also helped top create a huge
flag with prayers and Bible verses for our veterans.
Writing/Computer-We published our personal
narratives.
P.E.- We played Four Quadrant Dodgeball!
Music- We have been working songs for Veterans Day,
and songs for the Christmas program!
Upcoming Events:
NOVEMBER
10- TLS Auction Gala
11-K-8 choir singing at the north site—please wear TLS
colors
15-4th grade leading ECC Chapel (9:45) gone from 9:15-10:15
16- 4th Grade Thanksgiving Feast 11:00
19-20- No School, Teacher's Conference
21-23- No School, Thanksgiving Break
28-4th grade hosting TLS Chapel 9:00
29-School of Economics Field Trip 9:00-2:30
30-2nd Quarter Midterms; November Book Reports are due--fantasy
DECEMBER
6- Mrs. Krekel's Birthday
14-Christmas Program 7:00
20-All School Bowling/Caroling
21-4th grade Polar Express Party (pjs!); Early
Dismissal 1:00 pm
22- Mrs. Barber's Birthday
24-31- No School, Christmas Break
God's Blessings,
Kim
...and lastly, this is the least I can do...
I would like to pay tribute to the wonderful veterans in my life! I am so humbled by your service, and pray that we will never forget the sacrifices you have made. I love you!
Husband: Jeffrey Robert Brunkhorst
United States Navy
1988-1994
Dad: Michael Wayne Plecker
Air Force-E4 Sergeant
Vietnam War
1967-1968
Grandpa: Coy Stewart
(1913-1993)
Army
WWII
Grandpa: Merle Arthur Plecker
Army Air Core/Senior Master Sea
Korean War
Father-in-Law: Ronald B. Davies
Army: Medical Corp
Vietnam War
1968-1970
Uncle: Mark Allen Plecker
Airforce: E4 Sergeant
Served in Bangkok and Thailand during the Vietnam Era
Brother-in-Law: James Corwin Lockard
1978-2013
U.S. Airforce
From 1998-2004
War on Terror: Saudi Arabia
(I don't have pictures of these special men!)
Father-in-Law: Larry Brunkhorst
Army
Brother-in-Law: Craig Brunkhorst
Marines
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
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