Live Nativity

Our class had a wonderful week! We have been so blessed to be together these first few weeks of school! The students are getting the routines and enjoy being together with their classmates. We have lots going on in each subject area, and have enjoyed learning about God and learning about how to live a life full of wisdom from James in Bible.

BIBLE MEMORY:
*We are continuing to practice Psalm 8, and we are up to knowing verses 1-3 somewhat well. Please continue to practice this at home.

HOMEWORK:
*Your child's first reading slip and math homework page are coming home in your child's Homework Folder, on Monday the 12th. 
Inside will be...
- A Math worksheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 19. Please remember to time your child on each half of the page and write their total correct in the side column.

- A Reading Minutes sheet that will be due on Monday, Sept. 19. Remember the goal is 100 minutes. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns. 

-A blue half sheet that has our first 3 sight words to work on for 2nd grade. Please practice these if your child doesn't know how to spell them. The words will be: things, school, walk

Words of the Week:

*Our 2nd Grade words we'll be focusing on reading/writing this coming week are: things, school, walk 

We will add on 3 words each week, and when we get to 15 words we'll have a spelling test on those 15 words. Look for a blue half sheet coming home in your child's Homework Folder on Monday, for your fridge. 

These words make up the 2nd grade sight word list that students should be able to read & write by the end of 2nd grade. 

WALK-A-THON:
We will have the Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Everyone in the class gets to participate, regardless of how much they raise. The parent team is ordering T-shirts and will have them available for the students to change into at school the day of our Walk-a-Thon. Parents are welcome to cheer kids on as they walk!  There will be fun prizes, and the class who raises the most money will get a pizza party! Most of all, thanks for supporting our school--the funds raised always go to enhance classroom learning and it is such a blessing! Packets are due Monday, September 21!

SCHOOL PICTURES:
*Picture order forms are coming home today, and they are due by Wednesday, Sept 14. If you have multiple kiddos at HC, be sure to keep track of the pre-printed names on the order forms. Picture Day will be Wednesday, Sept. 21. IF YOU WANT A YEARBOOK, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ORDER IT! We need you to return the picture order forms even if you aren't ordering anything, and even if you are ordering online, as our photo company needs the paperwork for each student. Thanks!

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

We will start with our first Jungle Explorer next week! I will send home and note to let you know what to do along with your child's poster to decorate and the Guessing Jar to fill. So excited to learn more about each of our students! The students had fun learning more about Mrs. Dreyer and Mrs. Schupe these last couple of weeks.

Homecoming:

**All preschool and kindergarten families are invited to attend for FREE through the RSVP form.**  RSVP HERE

 

Families with children in 1st-12th grade can purchase Homecoming tickets through our Athletics link - EVENTLINK - tickets include the meal, activities, and Varsity Football game at 7:00 pm. (Online: $8/ticket)

We hope to see you out at this fun, family event! GO MAROONS! 

Special Opportunity:

Interested in an inclusive sport opportunity? Unified Sports is a part of the Unified Champion Schools program offered through Special Olympics. It is a unique and inclusive athletic opportunity for students with and without disabilities to play together on the same team, making athletics more accessible for students who may not otherwise be included or invited to be on a team. Holland Christian and Zeeland Christian partner to form the Maroons Unified team. We are offering Soccer this Fall and are looking for partners to join the team. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please fill out the Google Form.

 Unified Soccer Partner Interest Form

The selection of partners will be first come, first served, while maintaining an equal balance of students from both HC and ZCS so the team is truly a combined team!

Please email ejohnson@hollandchristian.org with questions.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept. 14: Picture Forms are due
Sept. 19: Reading Minutes Due, Math Homework Due(Homework Folder came home on the 12th) 

Sept. 21: School Picture Day, Walk-a-thon pledges due

Sept. 28: Walk-a-thon