January 7-11, 2013
“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” Luke 2:20
Happy New Year! I hope that you have been able to enjoy sweet times together as a family and could rest and relax over the holidays! As we begin this new year, I pray that you will see God’s hand, know his leading, and experience his love in ways that specifically reveal himself to you this year!
I am looking forward to jumping back into our routine again and hearing all about student’s fun memories and experiences while on vacation!
Here are a few things to keep in mind this week:
1st Grade Field Trip: The next field trip for 1st grade students is scheduled for Thursday, January 17. The kids will be seeing the Grand Rapids Symphony perform Hansel and Gretel in their Lollipops concert at Central Wesleyan Church. Students will be leaving ZCS about 8:50 and returning at approximately 11:00. Chaperones are limited 1 per every 5 students, so we are going to try to arrange transportation with the other first grade classes. I’ll let you know if we will need an additional driver for our 3 first grade students.
4th Grade Swimming Lessons begin Monday: Please remember to send a swimsuit and towel for your child each school day for the next 2 weeks. Students will board a bus and leave with Mr. Bouman’s 4th grade class on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:50 for swimming lessons at the Cityside Middle School’s pool. They should return by about 10:15. On Tuesday and Friday during the next 2 weeks, please have your child come to our classroom by 8:40 sharp to go to Mr. Bouman’s room by 8:45. They may be picked up at our classroom at 10:15. On Wednesday and Thursday lessons will be from 10:45 (leave school) to noon. Students will still swim with Mr. Bouman's class at that time. Thank you for your flexibility with the swimming schedule on your home days of learning! Please let me know if you have any questions!
LET IT SNOW!!! As students look forward to snow, we are hopeful to be able to use the +300 sleds that are waiting in the shed at the top of the sledding hill! When there is enough snow for sledding, please send snow pants, hats, mittens, and boots to school with your child. These would be good to send even when there is not enough snow to sled, to protect students from the cold temps during recess! There is no need to send a pair of indoor shoes to school, as students may wear their PE shoes inside.
Science: This week students will begin learning about Changes in Matter as you work at home. I have added several great website resources on the SHC Google site (see right sidebar link) which will give you additional information and materials for this unit. Be sure to check out the information in this week's lessons which give a general pacing guide and a culminating project guidelines. These nicely compliment the Project Based Learning goals we are working to implement at ZCS!
Want to learn more about Project Based Learning? See this link: PBL video
Science: This week students will begin learning about Changes in Matter as you work at home. I have added several great website resources on the SHC Google site (see right sidebar link) which will give you additional information and materials for this unit. Be sure to check out the information in this week's lessons which give a general pacing guide and a culminating project guidelines. These nicely compliment the Project Based Learning goals we are working to implement at ZCS!
Want to learn more about Project Based Learning? See this link: PBL video
Have a great week!
Mrs. Walters
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