Advent

Christmas isn't about "hoping" for certain gifts and presents, but about a promised hope in our Savior. Our God always keeps His promises, and He is faithful! What a comfort that is! As a class we are taking time to slow down, and to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness.  We have started to work through Sing, Move, and Memorize for Luke 2. The kids will learn some sign language and the verses through music. Check out a few pictures at the end of our Christmas Tree day!

Homework:

Next week we'll stick with the usual:
Purple Reading Slip will come home Monday (due Monday, Dec. 16)
Math Homework Page will come home Monday (due Monday, Dec. 16)

Review your 15 words, we will have a test on them next Thursday Dec. 12.


Bible Memory: Luke 2

Please practice this at home or use for your devotions during the month of December.


Library books due Wednesdays!

Jungle Explorer:

Clint was our special Jungle Explorer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you like football. We love that you want to be a Police Officer when you grow up! Your favorite place is Urban Air and your favorite food is pizza. You are so special to God and to us, Clint, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!


Christmas Around the World:
Dec. 10- Christmas Around the World Day- We will read about 5 countries and how they celebrate Christmas and make a craft to go along with the reading to remember each country. We will be in the gym all morning and move in stations. I could use at least one more parent to help out with this day if you are able. Check out the sign up genius to sign up!

Critter Barn Field Trip:
Field Trip to the Critter Barn on Dec. 13 to see the Live Nativity. We will be going after lunch and please dress for the weather!

Class Christmas Party:
Our class Christmas party will be Thursday(Dec. 19) before break. 

Please have your child bring in his/her "boy" or "girl" gift on Thursday, December 19. We ask that each boy come with one wrapped "To: A boy, From: _______" labeled gift, and each girl come with one wrapped "To: A girl, from _______" labeled gift. These will be used as a part of games and activities at the class Christmas party. Please limit the value of these gifts to $3-$5 only. Even though you may be able to find a great deal on a higher priced item for only $3-$5, it helps us avoid some difficulty if the value of each item is actually within the range that is set.. It is not a requirement to participate in the gift exchange part of the party if you would rather not participate.

Lost & Found

Our South Side lost & found items are in a gray tub in the office. If you are missing anything, please stop in and take a peek, or check out our South Side Lost and Found Photo Album before Christmas break, as we will be donating the remaining items.

Christmas Spirit Week:

We will be having our fun Christmas Spirit week again this year! Check out the fun things to do that last week before break! It will be here before you know it!

  • 12/16 Monday: Christmas headgear (antlers, hats)

  • 12/17 Tuesday: Christmas sweater

  • 12/18 Wednesday: Red/green day

  • 12/19 Thursday: Christmas socks

  • 12/20 Friday: Christmas PJs

Mrs. Winningham is an HC teacher who is putting memory verses to music. Some of our elementary classes at South Side have been using these songs already this year. She would like to share her teaching series called Manger (Luke 2) with HC families. Here is a preview video. If you are interested in getting a copy of the lessons to use at home click here.


Important Dates:
Dec. 9: Math Homework and Reading Slip due
Dec. 10: Christmas Around the World Day
Dec. 13: Field Trip to the Critter Barn for the Live Nativity-more
Dec. 19: Class Christmas Party
Dec. 21: Start Christmas Break
























Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Live Nativity

Image
The most wonderful time of the year! It is, isn't it? We continue the hustle and bustle of all the things we need to get done at home and school, and it seems so crazy! We plan and plan and plan! God planned thousands of years in advance to make sure the wise men would see Jesus' star and find him, He planned thousands of years for Mary to bear a son. He has planned years in advance for his coming and the perfect timing of his return. God's timing is always better than outs. We continue to wait with anticipation for His coming again! Homework: Next week no new Homework. We will start up after break. Current*Purple Reading Slip and Math homework will be due Monday, December 16. *Library books are due Wednesday. Keep enjoying Luke 2!  Jungle Explorer: Adam was our special Jungle Explorer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you like gaming . We love that you want to be a Youtuber when you gr...
Read more

Grandparents/Friends

Image
We had a fun visit from the 8th grade orchestra kids today! They played some songs for us and let the 2nd graders get up close to the instruments! They showed the 2nd graders how to play their instruments and then the 2nd graders played a song! Super fun! Look for pictures of this at the end of the blog. We had a super fun time with our grandparents/friends on Thursday! What a pleasure to see the beautiful connection between the generations! So much love to go around! The kids had so much fun being with them and singing for them!   Homework: Homework Folders came home on Monday, Oct. 7 and the work inside is due on Oct. 14.  *Reminder- 100 minutes for Reading. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.   Math papers- time each half and see how many correct.  The goal is to get faster at our facts each time. The 2nd graders know Psalm 23 so well! We recited it for our grandparents/friends and they did so good! Use it t...
Read more

Back to School

Happy First Week of School! We had a fun time getting back into the swing of things and learning the routines! Here is what you need to know! Homework: Will start after Labor Day Friday Folders come back on Monday! Lunch Helpers: Sign up genius attached if you are able to help out and come in Wednesdays! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48A4AB2BA4F58-50846969-2ndgrade Batons: Please return your child's baton by August 29 if you have not already done so.  Thanks! From the Kitchen:  Lunch prices for the 2024-25 school year:  Lunch: $2.75 Milk: $.65 Important Dates: Aug. 28: Convocation at the High School Aug. 29: Return Batons Aug. 30 and Sept. 2: No school
Read more