Mrs. Walters’ Blog News for the week of October
8-12, 2012
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD
himself, is the Rock eternal.” ~ Isaiah 26:4
One of my favorite
devotional books is Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. Through this author, God reminds me of
his great love, and his desire that we enjoy a deep, personal relationship with
him. The October 6 message reminds
me again of the theme verse for the School/Home Collaborative program, Proverbs
3:6. I am reminded that
Jesus calls us to follow him wholeheartedly, “with glad anticipation quickening
our pace”.
As the SHC program is now in it's second year, I wait with eager anticipation and look forward to seeing God's plan to grow and shape
the program. Please continue to
pray with me for God’s guidance as we seek to meet the needs of students and
partner closely with you, such supportive parents. We are excited about the amazing potential for growing collaboration
and the resources in technology, which will help students blossom as independent
learners.
Have a great week!
Blessings!
Mrs. Walters
Here is this week’s news
and notes!
Curriculum Notes:
Social
Studies- The Election Process: You
will notice a change in the lesson plan format this week. We are excited to begin a PBL unit on
the election process. We will be
doing this as a whole class using laptops and online resources. We will take a break from the MC3
curriculum, incorporating news about the current election process and learning
more about our government and our role as citizens.
Science- In addition, because the new Science units in both
2nd and 4th grade are similar in topic, we will also be
learning as a whole group, incorporating materials from both the 2nd
and 4th grade curriculum for all students in addition to other
resources.
Field Trips: Stay
up to date with the Google calendar posted on the blog.
First grade students will be
going to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum this week Friday morning from
8:45-12:30.
Just a reminder: When a
field trip falls on a “school” day, please plan that your child will attend the
event with the students in our class from their grade, as well as students in
the traditional classes. However,
if a trip is planned and it falls on a “home” day, students and parents may
choose whether or not to participate.
Teachers have asked to know if your child is attending the field trip at
least one week prior to the trip for planning and driving purposes. Please e-mail me if your child will be
going on the trip so I can let that classroom teacher know and help arrange
transportation.
Book-It! I have noticed many of the students have already begun the Book-It
reading program. For only 15
minutes of reading per day, your child can easily win a free personal pan pizza
from Pizza Hut! It is also a great
way to encourage a wonderful love for reading! As soon as your child completes the Pizza Hut incentive
chart, he/she may turn it in for a coupon for a personal pan pizza!
Note
Date Change: In March, 2013: We will
have off from school on Monday, March 4, for Parent/Teacher Conferences, not
Tuesday, March 5. Please make this change on your calendars.
Upcoming Dates:
October 18-19- CEA Teachers
Convention- No School
November 2- Grandparents
Day- The SHC classes will meet on Nov. 2 (Fri) for an abbreviated morning
schedule to celebrate Grandparents Day!
Have a great week!
Blessings,
Mrs. Walters
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