Grade 4

Hello,   An unexpected short week changed up a few classes, but we went with the flow.   A reminder up front that we have Map Testing this coming week.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings are set aside from roughly 8:30 to first recess.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   BAPTISM BIRTHDAYS: We are adding baptism dates to our birthday chart in our room.  Please send a note or text informing me of your child’s baptism day.  We will be celebrating around the time of my baptism birthday.  (I have 12 baptism birthdays as of this typing.  Thank [...]

Hello,   We had a few delightful activities this week beyond the paper and pencil ones.  Marshmallows were enjoyed in 2 different ways–in cocoa and with toothpick creations.  We began an online Math supplement called Happy Numbers. Your child may log in at home if they wish using info given out at school, but it is not mandatory.  We did 2 Science experiments again.  We briefly began bucket drumming for music by getting our hands on the sticks and beating out a beginning rhythm. (I’m hoping to get photos on our Facebook page and Class Dojo of this week’s fun.) [...]

Hello,   We have already enjoyed 2 Science experiments during our first week of Science.  Ask about wind-up toys and cars on ramps, and you should have a good. Here are some  tidbits for the week:   BAPTISM BIRTHDAYS: We are adding baptism dates to our birthday chart in our room.  Please send a note or text informing me of your child’s baptism day.  We will be celebrating around the time of my baptism birthday.  (I have 9 baptism birthdays as of this typing.  Thank you!)   SINGING: Our next singing opportunity is Sunday, January 26.  The kiddos will be [...]

Hello,   Happy New Year!! I hope you enjoyed a blessed Christmas with your family.  May the celebration of our Savior’s birth bring you continued joy in this new year. Speaking of celebrating our Savior’s birth, our children give God the glory when they present the Children’s Service. I do want to share with you, however, that I heard compliments about how well the third and fourth grade knew their parts.  They made this “mama” proud, but more importantly–they praised their Lord!!   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: Our next singing opportunity is on Sunday, January [...]

Hello,   Welcome to the final week of school in the year 2024.  Blessings to you and your family as you continue to prepare your hearts and minds for the celebration of Jesus’s birth.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing tomorrow, Sunday, December 15,for the 10 am Advent Song service.  The children will be sitting together as a choir on that Sunday and need to be in the church by 9:10 am. to practice with the other choirs. Then we sing the following Sunday, December 22, for the Christmas Service.   MISSION: We are [...]

Hello,   We had a fun day yesterday with the Food and Floats and being able to show them off.  Thanks again for all your help with those activities.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing next Sunday,  December 15, for the 10 am Advent Song service.  The children will be sitting together as a choir on that Sunday. Then we sing the following Sunday, December 22, for the Christmas Service.   MISSION: We are now collecting for the World Mission in the UK.  Our offering total for this mission is $413.65. That brings us [...]

Hello,   I pray you had a joyful and thankful Thanksgiving.    Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing again December 15 for the 10 am Advent Song service.  The children will be sitting together as a choir on that Sunday. Then we sing the following Sunday, December 22, for the Christmas Service.   MISSION: We are now collecting for the World Mission in the UK.  Our offering total for this mission is $368.55. That brings us to roughly 73.5% of our goal. Thank you.   SPELLING TESTS: Tests will be on Friday this week.   [...]

Hello,   This week is only a two day school week.  This is new for us at St. Stephen’s and new for me in my entire teaching career. Enjoy the extra time of thankfulness together.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing again December 15 for the 10 am Advent Song service.  The children will be sitting together as a choir on that Sunday. Then we sing the following Sunday, December 22, for the Christmas Service.   MISSION: We are now collecting for the World Mission in the UK.  Our offering total for this mission [...]

Hello,   The last full week of school for November is upon us.  Blessings as you look ahead to Thanksgiving next week and the food, fun, and family it entails as we ponder our blessings.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: Many enjoyed Hold Me Savior last Sunday.  It tied in wonderfully with Saints Truimphant Sunday.  We sing again December 15 for the 10 am Advent Song service.  Then we sing the following Sunday, December 22, for the Christmas Service.   MISSION: We are now collecting for the World Mission in the UK.  Our offering total [...]

Hello, Many years ago Thanksgiving became a holiday. It seems to be one the world would like to bypass as the stores mingle fall and Christmas decor earlier and earlier every year.  May we take special time to pause and be thankful for all our blessings big and small, especially the blessing of our Savior.  May we take time to pause and prepare our hearts for the celebration of his coming before the “busyness” of the season sweeps us away. Even though we know every day is a reason for thankfulness, may we enjoy this special opportunity to pause and [...]