Make a JOYful Noise!

Make a JOYful Noise!

Friday, December 3, 2021

The weather is NOT December weather... ;)

Hello, 4th grade parents!  I missed your kiddos after our Thanksgiving Break, and was very happy to see their smiling faces on Monday.  :)

 Important News:

THANK YOU so much for your contributions for our families that we have “adopted” for this Christmas season.  We were able to purchase glasses, dishes, a crochet set, and a nice gift card.  We prayed over and wrapped our presents that we purchased for these neighbors in need.  What a blessing!  They will be delivered this weekend! 

DINNER NEXT TUESDAY!  Who's ready to hit the easy button on dinner? Chick-Fil-A has partnered with PTL for a dinner fundraiser! On Tuesday, December 7 from 5-8:00 PM, visit the Blue Springs Chick-Fil-A. Mention Timothy Lutheran School and our PTL will receive 15% of your order! If you are placing an order online, make sure to put “Timothy Lutheran School Fundraiser” in the comment section. Thank you for supporting Timothy Lutheran School PTL!!

TLS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/ADVENT SERVICE-“Unto Us” - December 15th at 5:30.  Please invite your family and friends!  All are welcome!  Student should wear church dress and be in their classrooms at 5:00.  Thank you!

ALL SCHOOL BOWLING & CAROLING PARTY - December 20th.  The whole school will head to Lunar Bowl in the morning.  We will return to school for lunch.  We are working on plans for caroling in the afternoon, but these are not set in stone as of yet.  We will keep you posted!  Please watch for more information to come.  We would love for you to join us! 

 4th GRADE POLAR EXPRESS PARTY - December 21st.  We will be reading books by Chris VanAllsburg, ending with “The Polar Express.”  On the 21st, the kiddos can wear their pajamas to school, (please wear or send tennis shoes too!) and we will watch the movie with some hot cocoa and candy canes!  Blankets and pillows are welcome for this fun morning.  We dismiss at 1:00 for Christmas break that day!

 PLEASE WORSHIP WITH US!  Invite your family and friends to join you!

Advent Services:

Wed., Dec. 8, 5:30pm, RD Mize

Wed., Dec. 15, 5:30pm, Wyatt.  This service will feature the Timothy Lutheran School Christmas Program. Please join us as the students lead us in song and scripture readings.

Special Performances:

Sun., Dec. 12, 10am, Wyatt.  The Adult Choirs from both campuses will combine to perform an ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Please join us for a variety of Christmas songs & hymns. The 9am service at RD Mize will occur as normal.

Sun., Dec. 19, 10am, Wyatt.  This service will feature Timothy’s Children’s Ministry Christmas Program. Please join us as the students share the story of Jesus. (Please note:  Holy Communion will not be celebrated at this service, but it will be part of the 9am service at RD Mize as normal.)

Christmas Eve Services:  5:30, 7:30 & 10pm (Candlelight Service with Holy Communion) at RD Mize; 5:30pm at Wyatt

Christmas Day:  Sat., Dec. 25, 10am at RD Mize (with Holy Communion)

 

Here is what we have been up to this week:

Religion-

We discussed the story of David and Goliath by putting on a skit in class.  Layla and Attley made pretty impressionable Goliaths!  ;) We then discussed the “Goliaths” in our own lives, and how we should always call upon the Lord to help us.  We shared ways we can stand up for the Lord when people around us are attacking God and/or His name.  Our classroom is now decorated for Advent/Christmas, and each morning, students hunt for our missing wisemen, who, when found, deliver a special message about from God’s Word about Christ’s birth to us.  Ask you kiddo about this!  ;)



Memory next week:

12/7-THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not murder. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

12/10-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.

Language Arts-

We read the nonfiction story, “The Screech Owl Who Loved Television.”  This book led us to many great conversations about taking care of wildlife, and what animas make good pets.   We also had a lesson on the correct ways to use quotations during conversations, and will practice this in the upcoming weeks.  We worked with proper nouns, and facts/opinions as well.   Students shared their fantasy book reports and their awesomely creative comic strips!  Information about January’s book report over a historical fiction novel came home on Wednesday.  I am reading “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynn Reid Bands to the kiddos during DEAR time, and they LOVE it!  It is quite an entertaining book! 














Spelling Words next week, December 10th: from the story entitled, The Earth Dragon Awakens- rising, traced, stripped, slammed, dancing, striped, winning, snapping, bragging, handled, dripped, begged, dared, skipped, hitting, spotted, raced, dimmed, spinning, escaped, urged, striving, *centenarian

Math-

Students learned how to multiply two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers, and I am proud to say that ALL of them are trying hard, and have said in some form or another, “I love math!”  Yay!  We are progressing right along!  Can you tell I am proud?!  We will continue working on this skill next week, for those that are struggling. You may see a couple of lower grade papers this week.  Please have them redo them at home, and keep pushing forward.  I will give them full credit for those papers redone in math this week.  Thanks for your help!

Science-

We worked on our plant and animal cell posters.  We are learning all those cell parts!  Next week, we will classify plants and animals.

Social Studies-

In current events, we discussed the history of emojis and how we use them so often now.  We also learned about Thomas Edison and had a debate about homework. ;)

SPECIAL CLASSES

Art-This week, we drew and painted nativity scenes that look like stained glass.  Come, Lor Jesus, Come!















Music- We are now learning songs for our Christmas Program on December 15th!  Please use these links to practice at home too.  THANK YOU for your help! 
Unto Us (all sing): 

Read Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

https://youtu.be/AwzRbnB_7Jc 


Gloria; Angels We Have Heard on High (3rd, 4th grade)

Read Philippians 2:10-11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu669OKLiE8

 

Children of God (3rd, 4th grade)

Read John 1:9-14

https://youtu.be/BtMeTNHpNwg


O Come; All Ye Faithful (all sing)

Read Psalm 95:6

https://youtu.be/DejrEaFbMXY

 

Good News: Go Tell it On the Mountain (Pre K- 8th) CLOSING SONG

Read Isaiah 61:1-2

https://youtu.be/21UZI2ADvNY

 

Computer Lab- We practiced our keyboarding skills by using Typing Web.  

P.E.- We practiced shooting:  free throws and lay-ups! 

Writing- This week, we continued learning how to use descriptive writing, focusing on ways to end a narrative.  (…and ways that are not so great!)

**After spending Thanksgiving Break with Taylor, Timothy came back with a wife and kiddos!  :)



Blessings,

Kim Brunkhorst

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