Grade 4

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 [...]

Hello, Hope you enjoyed the extra time spent with your child. Thank you for visiting with me about your child.  Now it’s back to a full week of school.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: Children’s Choir will be singing on November 10 during St. Stephen’s 8:00 service.  Please see the following link for listening at home.  On the 10th, your child will sit with you and come up to see at the time listed in the bulletin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Ps_p7tjxc   MISSION: We are now collecting for the World Mission in the UK.  This past Monday’s offering [...]

Hello,              I have been hearing some neat comments about the float projects.  Keep up the good work. I can’t wait to see the end results.  The kiddos are usually even more excited to show off their projects when they are done.  Remember, the float is due Friday, November 8.   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing tomorrow at Good Shepherd at the 9 a.m. service.  Your child will sit with you and come up to sing.    MAP TESTING: Our first round of Map Testing will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning of this [...]

Hello,              Some exciting news is that the Grandma Helpers are back by popular demand. They also love working with your kiddos.  Grandma Lamers and Grandma Wittnebel will be helping out in various ways soon.  Also, Miss Stephanie and her dog, Violet, will soon be back for the beloved “Read to a Puppy!”   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   PICTURE DAY:  Monday, September 23 is Picture Day.  Please dress your child accordingly and take care of orders according to the forms sent home last week.  An extra change of clothes may be brought if needed.   SINGING: [...]

Hello,              Our first full week on campus went well.  We had our first Children’s Choir practice of the year with Mr. Barnett at the piano.  Mr. Z came and spent extra time with the kiddos double-checking some Math or listening to reading.  We had our first music and art class of the year. You should have heard about the harmonicas by now.  Don’t worry, they’re not coming home–at least not yet!!   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SINGING: We sing at Good Shepherd on Sunday, September 29, at the 9 a.m. service.  Your child will sit [...]

Hello,   Another awesome trip to Camp Phillip is in the books.  The trip never disappoints.  Thank you to the chaperones who made this trip a success as well.  We received a high compliment from one of the leaders who said the kids were well -behaved, and it was evident that I loved them.  (Tears were in the eyes from this blessed teacher mama.)  We also received thanks for leaving our cabins in great condition before we left.  Way to go everyone! All that being said, thank you parents for allowing your child to go for an overnight trip so [...]

Hello, We had a successful first week of school and survived the heat! Now onto another shorter week packed with Camp Phillip fun!      In case I hadn’t mentioned it in any earlier publications, you may feel free to text or call me with any concerns after school up until 7:30 p.m.  I will do my best to respond.  After that time I am in wind-down mode since I have a morning routine that gets me out of bed early.  If I miss a communication I will reach out the next day.  Thanks.   Here are some  tidbits for the [...]

Hello,   Welcome to the first week of school.  God’s blessings to you as we work together to educate your child for time and eternity by impressing God’s Word on his or her heart!   Here are some  tidbits for the week:   SHORT WEEKS:  This week and next will be shorter weeks due to Labor Day Weekend.  We have off this Friday and next Monday.   MISSION: Our mission offerings for this year will also be divided among the four quarters and will be collected during Monday morning chapel.  An envelope will be sent home in the weekly folder [...]