Week of January 19th

The Cold is Upon Us:  I spend all of my first 18 years of life in Minnesota with some of my adult years there as well.  It got cold….often!  I can’t remember much about indoor recess or cold days.  I do remember cars having block heaters and people keeping their vehicles running while going into a grocery store or something of the like.  That block heater was meant to keep the engine warm.  Having the vehicle run while going into a store was meant to keep the car warm.  What warms you?  We can think of many things that warm us physically, but what about spiritually?  Do you have a favorite verse to draw upon?  Do you sing praise music or have KLOVE playing on the radio?  Are you a part of a Bible study or attend regular worship?  I pray you have an answer for this question and take an opportunity to utilize that device as we think about the cold weather outside.

• Chapel: Please note that Chapel will be on Thursday this week.  That is the day that Chapel dress will be expected.  Please plan accordingly.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please note that new for 3^rd grade, these conferences are student led.  YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR A TIME WHEN YOUR CHILD IS PRESENT AS WELL!  I look forward to spending time with you and your child as we discuss goals for the remainder of the year.
• Reading: This week, students will finish Unit 3 Heroes. In this unit, we have talked about genres historical fiction, biography, and poetry.  I encourage students to be reading this genre of book during their at home reading as well.  To culminate our unit, students will be creating a presentation sharing about their own personal hero.
• Writing: During the week, students will finalize our conversation about persuasive writing which talks about their favorite cereal.  Students are working on a poster their final product.
• Math: This week we finish our 6^th unit – Connect Area and Multiplication. This week will find us doing much reviewing with the test on Thursday.
• Spelling: Each week we seek to build on what was learned previously through some reviewing.  This week’s focus our words are all repeated words as this is a review week.  You may recognize already working on them with your child.
• Religion: We our journey with Moses continues as he is called to lead Israel.  WE will also hear about how Pharoah doesn’t obey when Moses asks him to “Let his people go.” Miss Krull will be teaching these lessons this week.
• Memory Work: As we follow our weekly routine, Tuesday’s memory will be the Old Testament books of the Bible through Song of Songs.  Some continue to says “Song of Solomon” for Song of Songs.  Either is acceptable.  These will be said orally.  Each week we will add more books until we say all 39 books of the Old Testament.  Thursday will be Philippians Isaiah 40:31a as it correlates with our Friendzy lesson. 
• Character Development: Unit 4 – Bounce Back.  This unit will help us to become resilient and develop skills that help one bounce back from challenges.

Weekly Quote:  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. – James 1:17

Mrs. Haas

Upcoming Dates

Saturday/Sunday/Monday – Worship Jesus at Church

Monday, January 20^th – NO SCHOOL/VIRTUAL DAY

Tuesday, January 21^st – Memory Work

Wednesday, January 22^nd –

Thursday, January 23^rd – Memory Work, Chapel, Math Test, Spelling Test, Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Friday, January 24^th – NO SCHOOL, Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Saturday/Sunday/Monday – Worship Jesus at Church

Spelling: recruit, rescue, heroes, calves, eagerness, peaceful, Rd., choose, nonfiction, prepay

Memory Work

Tuesday 1/21

Old Testament Books – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalm, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs

Thursday 1/23

Isaiah 40:31a - But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.