- For the next two weeks, we will spend our Bible time learning about the names of Jesus as we focus our hearts and minds on the birth of Jesus.
- Our class is really working on increasing our fluency. Each week the students receive an informational article written at their level to practice reading throughout the week to build fluency. These articles also help us target informational reading strategies, learn new vocabulary words, practice writing predictions and summaries, and use comprehension strategies.
- We are continuing to read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson as a mentor text for our reading unit.
- In Social Studies, we will continue learning about the geography of Michigan.
- We are close to completing the editing of our persuasive essays, and then we will begin working on our final draft.
- Mrs. Winningham taught us a song for the Bible memory passage for the month of December, Luke 2:6-20. We will use it to help us memorize this month's passage.
- Our class Christmas celebration party will be on Wednesday, December 20th, from 2:15-3:00pm. (There will not be a student gift exchange.) The volunteers are Mrs. Kammeraad, Mrs. Kaindl (craft), and Mrs. Disselkoen (games). Thank you!
- In an effort to make the carpool line run smoothly, teachers have been asked to abide by the loading sign at the end of the loading zone and not let students load into cars that are beyond that sign. Thanks for understanding.
Tech Devices at School - As we’re entering gift-giving season, we’ve been noticing a few children showing off smart watches and devices that have connectivity outside of school. Your child’s safety and mental wellness is our priority. To that end, children are not permitted to bring devices that have connectivity outside of school. This policy is meant for your child’s well-being as well as that of classmates Thank you for your mindfulness and partnership! Please note this policy that holds preschool through 12th grade at Holland Christian:
Personal Technology: Personal Technology is not necessary in a school setting and disrupts the learning environment. Personal Technology includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Cell Phones
Smartwatches
Headphones or Earbuds
Personal Laptops
MP3-Players
Etc. (i.e. Any non-school issued personal technology)
If parents need to communicate with their student, they can send their student an email or call the office and get a note from the office. Personal Technology items are not allowed to be used or visible during the time a student enters school until the final bell rings. If a student needs to use their phone, they must receive direct permission from a staff person to do so.
Shoes for PE: As we enter the winter months and many of your kids are wearing boots to school, please remember to have tennis shoes in their locker or backpack for their PE days!
Maroon and White Shop at Rose Park: Save the dates for December 13 & 14! The Maroon and White Shop will be at Rose Park on Wednesday afternoon (at pick-up), and Thursday morning. If you desire to grab any HC gear for presents this year, make a note to stop by!
Hearing and Vision Screenings - coming in January!
Hearing screening: January 11 for grades K, 2, and 4
Vision screening: January 12 for grades 1, 3, and 5
Parents can opt out if desired, but you need to submit the following in writing: name of student, date of screening, which screening opting out of, and parent signature.
Children with shunts or medically implanted devices cannot do the hearing screening.
- Music Note from Mrs. Boer - Next week (December 12-14), we will be holding a Musical Show & Tell in music class. This means that your child can play a song on an instrument they bring to school or bring something to class that makes music (i.e. music box, stuffed animal, book, etc.). If your child takes piano lessons, they may play the piano in the room. We will celebrate the Messiah with joyful sounds!