With next week being Thanksgiving already, I want to tell you (again) how THANKFUL I am for each and every one of you!
THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the work and learning your children are doing in third grade!
- Due to the shortened week next week (We are off on W, TH, and F for Thanksgiving.), we will NOT have new spelling words or math homework. Students should still try to get their reading minutes in.
- One of the third grade Christmas traditions is assembling and decorating a gingerbread house. This fun activity will take place on Wednesday December 6, from 12:15-2pm and works best if every third grader has an adult helper. If you haven't already, please click here to let me know who will be coming for your child, so I can be sure we have enough adult helpers.
- I'm so thankful that we have have volunteers for our class party on Wednesday December 20th. Our celebration will be from 2:15-3:00pm. (No student gift exhange.) The volunteers are Mrs. Kammeraad, Mrs. Kaindl (craft), and Mrs. Disselkoen. Thank you!
THANK YOU for being SO willing to donate materials as they are needed!
- {UPDATE! Within hours of posting this blog, plywood board bases were COVERED! Seriously. I actually had MULTIPLE offers. You all are amazingly generous. THANK YOU!} We are in need of some more bases for our gingerbread houses to sit on. The bases are simply pieces of plywood that are roughly 8.5" x 11". (Size is approximate.) Before I visit Lowe's and see about getting some cut, I thought I'd see if there are any handy parents out there would would be able to tackle this need. Our class needs 13 more bases. Let me know if this sounds fun to you! ;)
- Our Gingerbread Donation Sign-Up is COMPLETELY full already! Wow! Thank you for your generosity!
- The class had a wonderfully creative time construction rain gauges and anemometers using the recyclables you donated! (Pictures below.)
THANK YOU for entrusting your child to my classroom each week. It is a true privilege to spend my days with them!
Requested Announcements:
- Student Absences and Illness: Parents, if your student is absent for any reason, please make sure to contact the office at rp@hollandchristian.org naming also the reason for their absence. If your child is sick please inform us in the email or phone call if the symptoms are cold/flu or stomach. That is helpful information as we try to avoid spread within classrooms! As we’re entering cold/flu season, a gentle reminder that we require a 24-hour fever/puke-free window to ensure your child is healthy and ready to re-engage in learning!
- Mocha & Merch Open House: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 29, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. You are invited to The Maroon and White Shop’s Second annual Mocha and Merch Christmas Open House! Come browse our new store at HCHS while enjoying the provided refreshments, listening to Christmas music and starting your Christmas shopping! We will have the latest HC gear available, and the first 15 people to make a purchase will receive a complimentary gift! Each item bought directly supports the Special Olympics Unified Sports program at the high school. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
- Kinder Dutch Dance registration is now open! All 3rd-5th grade students are invited to join us. See the attached flyer for more information, then head to http://www.tuliptime.com/getinvolved/dutch-dance to sign up your child! Practice is held on Wednesdays in the gym during lunch recess starting February 21st. Email dutchdancenicolejohnson@gmail.com with questions regarding practice, performances and costumes. Looking forward to growing our group for the 95th Tulip Time Festival! Flyer is attached HERE
- Lost and found table: We have a lost and found table near the office, and it’s overflowing with items. If your students are missing something have them check the lost and found or feel free to stop in to check as well!
- Paperwork Updates: As the office works to make sure all of our files are up to date, you may notice forms coming home in your students backpack in the next few weeks. If you notice these forms in your child's backpack please return them to school as soon as you are able.