Curriculum Tidbits:
- Fifth graders continue on in our unit, Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals. This coming week we will focus our practice on dividing decimal numbers.
- We will be sharing our literary non-fiction writing pieces to celebrate the hard work that went into them.
- This month's Bible memory passage is Psalm 121, and is due at the end of the month. As always, students have the option of reciting it to me (alone or with a few friends) or completing a fill-in-the-blank.
- This week in Bible will be spent reviewing the stories of this short unit in preparation for a unit test TBD.
- We continue in our non-fiction reading unit by applying what we know about reading informational text to learning about President's Day.
- There is no school on Monday, February 20.
- This past week the fifth graders participated in a STEM project that ALL Pine Ridgers will be doing - constructing a unique, symmetrical snowflake using Keva planks and popsicle sticks. Incorporating a six-sided starburst or a hexagon as the center, this activity encouraged teamwork and creativity as they constructed their flakes.
- Our Black History Month "quilt" is just about complete as we are adding the last few important figures to it.
- Conferences - Sign-up information will be sent out for you to meet with teachers. Please sign up for either March 20th (in-person) OR March 27th (in-person... with the option to do virtual. If you'd like a virtual conferences please contact your child's teacher for more details.)
- Kids’ Stuff Resale - Donating Day NEW this year- If you have high quality items you would like to donate to the Kids Stuff Resale (items we could price at $15+ each), we will be accepting donations on Wednesday, March 2, in the Admin. Office of the high school (Door B). Items can be dropped off between 8am-4pm this day only. Questions? Contact Michelle Schaap at mschaap@hollandchristian.org.
- TRIP - Would you like to save money on your tuition? TRIP is a great way to do so. Holland Christian is hosting meetings on March 1, at 2:00pm in the Rose Park Media Center AND March 7, at 6:30pm in the High School Media Center. You will learn how to use TRIP and be able to access your account right away. Be sure to bring your computer or phone to participate. Leave ready to save! Any questions please contact trip@hollandchristian.org
- Skating Party - Save the Date! South Side/Pine Ridge Parent Board is hosting an all-school skating night at Rollxscape on Tuesday, March 28th. Join us from 6-8pm for skating, fun and fellowship. Admission and skate rental costs are covered by the Parent Board. Concessions are available to purchase by families. We look forward to seeing you there!