Religion

We will read about the birth of Jesus and Simeon and Anna meeting Jesus at the temple.  We will discuss the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds, the animals at the stable, Mary, Joseph and the wise men.          

Virtue of the Week:  INTEGRITY: God’s power for you to honor Him and others.

Memory:  The Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed (Redemption)

 I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. 

Reading

Bill Bookman will continue to encourage the children to become word detectives as they read and decode new words and work to understand the meaning of the story.       

Reading Fluency Skill:   Using snap words to read and spell new words

Phonics: Review of CVCe words, contractions and compound words

Spelling:  NO spelling this week!

Writer’s Workshop

This week we will write in our December journals.  

Math

Concepts that we will practice include adding 2 to an even and odd number and word problems using addition and subtraction.  

Science

Winter Science: Mittens Measuring and Temperature

Social Studies

Unit 2: Lesson 5:  Natural Resources

NEW and IMPORTANT- 

Christmas Activities –  Thank you for the gingerbread house and Christmas party donations.  We will have a class gift exchange ($7-$10) at our party on Dec. 22nd.  

Special Collection – In response to the novel The Family Under the Bridge, the Lutheran Junior Honor Society is collecting clothing, winter coats, hats, and gloves as well as toiletry items for Bob’s Under the Bridge, an organization that directly ministers to the homeless. Thank you for all your help!

Reading Road Race Rally –             Upcoming souvenir dates:   1/3 -Fleck                 1/10 – Justman  1/24  Adickes     The reading log that was sent home will be used for our Reading Road Race Rally.  We will participate in this with Mrs. Boyce’s class.  Please have your child read at least 20 minutes, 4 times a week.  A star should be colored in for each reading session.  Please note that shoeboxes (Glove Compartments) can stay at home to be filled with the souvenirs that are brought home each week.         

PAST NEWS-

Room Parents/Liason-    Thank you to Hilary Collins, Meagan Steinke and Jessica Loppnow for volunteering as our room parents this year.   

Snack –             Please send a healthy snack with your child each day.  I will have extra snacks available in case it is forgotten on a busy morning.  Water bottles can be used throughout the day and can be refilled at the drinking fountain.

 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

DECEMBER

18 Sat Pre-K/K Christmas Service

22 Wed Chapel – PreK/Kindergarten    Class Party   1/2 Day of School 11:40am Dismissal

23-Jan2 Th-Su Christmas Vacation – NO SCHOOL

24 – Christmas Eve – Church services at 12:00pm, 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, and 11:00pm

25 – Christmas Day – 9:30 Worship Service

31 – New Year’s Eve – 5:00pm Worship Service