Make a JOYful Noise!

Make a JOYful Noise!

Friday, November 15, 2019

It has been a beautiful week!


Hello!  We have had another beautiful week! 

This week, our hearts are heavy, as we say “goodbye,” and also “see you later,” to our friend Noah.  He will be attending a new school beginning next week.  His last day will be Monday…and we will celebrate him!  Please pray for our friend, as we know he will bloom where he is planted, and that God is with him wherever he goes!  We love you Noah!  You always have a home here… :)
Joshua 1:9 -- Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
The kiddos warmed my heart today, too, as they finished our classroom puzzle, and wanted Noah to place the last piece.  It was so beautiful and thoughtful!  :)



We celebrated our Veterans this week with a beautiful program on Monday!  Thank you to all of you that were able to attend… and THANK YOU to all of our veterans.  We are the home of the free because of the brave!  You are treasured and you are LOVED.
 Isaiah 12:2--Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.



*We are beginning a PTL (Parent Teacher League) very soon!  Information will be coming home soon.  Please take a look! 

Coming up:
PLEASE COME to our annual auction on Saturday night!  It is not too late!  It is a FUN night!  Lots of laughs, great food, and amazing company! 
Details:
What? *SCHOOL AUCTION- “Lights, Camera, Auction!”
When?  Saturday, November 16th, from 6:00-10:00
Where?  Adams Point Convention Center
*You will not want to miss the chance to bid on our one-of-a-kind class project! I have attached a picture.  (Made In God’s Image--3rd and 4th graders painted stir sticks and decorated beautiful mirrors that reflect our love for Him! Based on the Bible verse: “So God created Man in His own image…” ~Genesis 1:27)
Use this link to purchase tickets: https://timothylutheranschool.com/annual-auction/


*Our MISSION PROJECT is- OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Collections for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts is underway.  We will be collecting gift items (hygiene items, school supplies, toys) through November 15.  IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO PARTICIPATE!  Students will take part in a packing party on Wednesday, November 20.  

*On Tuesday, November 26th, at 11:00, the 3rd/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!
Please use this link to sign-up to send in items, please:

Here is what we have been up to in the classroom:
Religion- This week, we learned about the life of Samson.  God used him to help him free His people, yet Samson was a sinner, who was brought to the point of despair, and repented.  We talked about times that we have repented as well, and how the light of the cross shows us our sin.  We discussed what true repentance looks like!  Praise God that He is a loving and forgiving Father!

Next week’s Memory:
1/15-THE THIRD COMMANDMENT
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
11/19-What does this mean?  We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

Language Arts- 3rd graders read the story entitled, “Kamishbai Man,” which taught the students about this old Japanese way of storytelling.  We loved the history in this story!  4th graders read about the collage artist Romare Bearden in the story, “Me and Uncle Rome.”  We learned all about Harlem and collage painting.  This week we discussed sentence structure and how to correctly construct a paragraph, using the “hamburger method.”  We are getting to be pretty great writers in here!  Next week, we will read two whole-class stories about the first Thanksgiving entitled “On the Mayflower” and “The Long Voyage.”  Our spelling and vocabulary words will come from these selections. 

Spelling Words for Friday, November 22nd: (whole class)
Plymouth, Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, compact, Mayflower, pumpkin, barter, America, holiday, settlement, Challenge Word: *Wampanoag

Math- This week, third graders worked with multiplication!  They learned how to make arrays and discussed the mutilation properties.  They worked with fact families too.  Fourth graders worked with multiplying with zeroes and solving multiplication word problems where estimations was needed.  Please keep practicing those math facts at home!  Thank you!

Science-This week, we discussed cells!  We are excited to look at plant cells under a microscope next week, and learn exactly how plants work! 

SPECIAL CLASSES
Art- We drew and painted zentangle pumpkins…They are now hanging in the hallway outside of our room.  We also discussed our state bird, the eastern bluebird, and studied pictures of them.  We then used pencil, oil pastel, tempera paint, and water colors to make Eastern Bluebird Winter Pictures.  We will complete these next week. 
Writing-We are continuing publishing our personal narratives, and are writing our fractured fairytales. 
Music- We performed in our Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, and then began practicing Christmas songs for our Christmas Program!  The music has been so joyful around here!  ;).  
P.E.- We played tag games this week—PacMan and  Hook On Tag.

Dates to Remember:
NOVEMBER
16- TLS Auction Gala 6:00-10:00 at Adams Pointe Convention Center
17-TLS Band Recital-in the school gym at 4:00 pm
27-29- No School, Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER
2-4th grade November book reports due
3- PTL Dinner & Meeting 5:30 pm R.D. Mize Campus
4- TLS Choirs Sing R.D. Mize Campus
6- Mrs. Krekel's Birthday
10- Ms. Jolene’s Birthday, Winter Sports Pictures 3:45
15- TLS Christmas Program  6:30 pm
19- All School Bowling Party and Caroling
20- Early Dismissal  1:00 pm; 3rd/4th Polar Express Party
22- Mrs. Barber's Birthday
23-31- No School, Christmas Break

Have a wonderful weekend! 
Blessings,
Kim


Our "Hero" this week!




Congratulations to our 7/8 girls Volleyball Team!  They took 2nd in the silver bracket last weekend!  Go RAMS!




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