Good News From the Class of Wisdom 

You are...members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.  Ephesians 2:19-20

Monday  - We walked to The Pottery Place today.  We got to see the kiln.  We finished our map of the world and a short story about the world.  In math we added 2 to even numbers.  Our new reading book is all about changes.  Our spelling words are really easy.  It was a “surprising” day.

Tuesday  - We went to the bookmobile today.  We started Christmas Around the World.  We learned about Christmas in Italy and Mexico.  In handwriting we learned how to make the letter Q.  In math today we added 2 to odd numbers.  We read a story called Mr. George Baker.  Mr. Baker was 100 years old and went to school to learn how to read.  We wrote words to finish the Christmas story in religion.  It was a great day!

Wednesday  - We learned about Christmas in Germany and Ghana today.  In math we made flash cards for the +2 facts.  We read the first story in our new reading books.  We also noticed that there is a dictionary in the back of our books.  In math we covered a triangle with pattern blocks.  We had to do it six times with different pieces.  It was a good day!

Thursday  - Today we made angels in art.  We used the +2 Wrap-ups in math.  Mrs. Elliott read Merry Christmas Curious George during library time.  We made a nativity scene in religion.  It was a fast day!

Friday  - Today we learned about Christmas in Brazil and Russia.  We made Christmas cards for a lot of our friends.  We had a spelling test and a math test today. There were 33 cars in the Guesstimation Station jar.  It was an awesome day!

Learn By Heart  - My eyes have seen Your salvation.  Luke 2:30

A Tip for Strengthening Your Family  -

Two priceless gifts that parents can give to their children are the security that comes from being loved for whom they are, and a glimpse of the Heavenly Father’s love for us. 
                                                                                                                      

Reading Corner  -

Spelling words for next week –

No spelling words this week – we will practice some Christmas words.

News & Notes  -

Our Christmas party will be December 19 at 2:00 in the afternoon.  The following students’ parents have volunteered to help:

Lucy C., Connor K. – drink
Hunter H., and Steven B. - help at the party
Marshall G. – game
Sarah D., Connor K., and Dylan T. – treats
Steven B. - cups
Kai B. – napkins

If you are unable to help, please let me know as soon as possible.  Thanks so much for volunteering.

The school band concert and Christmas Service will be Tuesday, December 16th at 6:15 in the gym.  Children are asked to be in the classroom by 6:10.  After the service parents may pick their child up in the classroom.
 

Good News From the Class of Wisdom 

You are...members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.  Ephesians 2:19-20

Monday  - We lit one candle on our Advent wreath.  We hung one piece on our Bethlehem board.  We are getting ready to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.  We counted by 10’s and 2’s using peanuts in math.  We learned about continents and oceans.  The first day of December was a snowy day.  In PE we used the parachute.  It was a “snow-rific” day.

Tuesday  - We read about North America and Asia.  Asia has more people than all of the other continents combined.  It is the largest continent.  In handwriting we leaned the letter g.  It is weird that we had a snowy day yesterday and a sunny day today.  In music we did freeze dance.  We packed the Global Care bags today.  Today was a green card day.

Wednesday  - We read about Africa and Australia today.  Africa has the largest desert in the world.  In chapel we lit an Advent candle.  We sang “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less.”  We learned how to write j in our handwriting book.  Mrs. Martina brought in a Spanish article and a poinsettia.  The snow melted today.  Today is a melting day! 

Thursday  - In math we learned how to number a clock face.  We also learned about the number 52.  In religion we learned about John the Baptizer.  His job was to tell people about Jesus.  Two students from the University came to our class today.  They talked about some of the art pieces at the Krannert Art Museum.  We had a good day!

Friday  - In reading today we took a test on Honey Bees.  It is the last story in our reading book.  We went to the computer lab and drew some Christmas pictures.  There were 38 hair bands in the Guesstimation Station jar.  We had a spelling test and a math test.  We are reading a lot of Christmas stories.  It was a great day!

Learn By Heart  - Give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.  Matthew 1:21

A Tip for Strengthening Your Family  -

As your family looks to create new, happy memories this Christmas season, look for opportunities to laugh and play with your children.  The memories you create laughing and playing as a family are some of the most rewarding experiences ever! 
                                                                                                                      

Reading Corner  -

Spelling words for next week –my, by, try, any, body, fly, cry, lucky, silly, puppy, things, always.
High frequency words – always, nothing, become, stays, day, things, everything.
“Amazing” words  - adult, bounce, crooked, handsome, healthy, measurement, shuffle, teeter.

News & Notes  -

Our Christmas party will be December 19 at 2:00 in the afternoon.  The following students’ parents have volunteered to help:

Lucy C. – drink
Steven B. - help at the party 
Marshall G. – game
Sarah D. and Dylan T. – treats
Steven B. - cups
Kai B. – napkins

If you are unable to help, please let me know as soon as possible.  Thanks so much for volunteering.

The school band concert and Christmas Service will be Tuesday, December 16th at 6:15 in the gym. 
 

Good News From the Class of Wisdom 

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.  1 Cor. 3:11

Learn By Heart  - The joy of the LORD is your strength.  Nehemiah 8:10

A Tip for Strengthening Your Family  -

Is your stress level on the rise?  You may wish to try one of the following coping techniques:  find ways to laugh each day; exercise regularly; breathe slowly and deeply; develop a supportive network of caring people around you; nurture you faith!  Your decision to find ways to cope with stress (since it’s here to stay!) is your first step toward healthier, fuller living.
                                                                                                                      

Reading Corner  -

Spelling words for next week – be, feet, he, see, we, green, me, she, tree, week, some, family.

High frequency words – also, family, new, other, some, their..
“Amazing” words  - creep, eagerly, individual, industrious, romp, slither, special, wander.

News & Notes  -

Good News From the Class of Wisdom 

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.  Isaiah 33:6

Monday  - Today was the first time in a very long time that we got some free choice time.  Today it snowed a little bit.  It was cold outside.  In math we learned that there are 42 hands in our room today.  We also found out that there are 420 fingers and toes in our room.  Our reading buddies came this afternoon.  Today was a snowy, good day.

Tuesday  - Today we had bookmobile and St. John library.  In religion we talked about how we can tell others about Jesus even if we are young.  In handwriting we practiced the letter E.  We learned how to tell time in math.  It was a great day!

Wednesday  - Today everyone stayed on green.  We learned –0 facts in math.  We also wrote 45.  Today in chapel we sang our theme song.  Pastor Wright talked about nametags.  We can all wear Christian.  Today was a “sun-rific” day.          

Thursday  - This afternoon we saw Dougly the Uckling.  It was funny!  We did an experiment in math.  We had to predict how many cups of water would fill different containers.  Some of our predictions were right and some were wrong.  We are learning about Jonah in religion.  It was an OK day.

Friday  - We played Reader Rabbit in computer lab.   We made another turkey glyph today.  There were 91 popcorn kernels in the Guesstimation Station jar.  We read Life in the Forest again today.  We had a spelling test and a math test.  It was a good day!

Learn By Heart  - The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  Hebrews 13:6

A Tip for Strengthening Your Family  -

Psalm 69:30:  I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.  
                                                                                                                      

Reading Corner  -

Spelling words for next week – High frequency words – No high frequency words or spelling words next week.
“Amazing” words  - No "Amazing" words or spelling words next week.

News & Notes  -