Curriculum Tidbits:
- We will continue learning about fractions this week in math - identifying and representing unit fractions and locating fractions less than one and greater than one.
- Multiplication and division fact fluency remains an important focus in third grade. We do many things to improve and grow our fluency in class. If you need a reminder of your child's Xtra Math or Reflex login so they can practice at home, just let me know!
- Psalm 121 is the Bible memory passage for the month of February.
- We continue our social studies focus is on the geography of Michigan.
- We are continuing identifying main ideas and supporting details as we read informational texts.
- Third graders will choose an animal to research and write about as part of our new informational writing unit.
- Third graders will be working on constructing a "quilt" honoring historical figures for Black History month.
Ranch Hands
Would your family be interested in caring for our goats (the wonderful Rosie and Parker) and three chickens (Pearl, Opal, and Mera) on a Saturday or two this spring? It's a pretty simple task to be a ranch hand but does require knowledge of our barn/greenhouse locking system and feeding tasks. We are taking applications! Your child may write a note expressing interest on behalf of your family and bring to the office " applying" for the job! Or you can just email me of your interest at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org We're looking for five families who respond first to pilot the family partnership. Thank you for embracing the joy or critter bring to the lives of our students!
Swimming Lessons
Our Holland Aquatic Center is providing swim lessons for us again this year! I recognize this program is new for some children and families. Because our children are blessed to be raised in Michigan, surrounded by bodies of water, we believe this safety instruction is a blessing that we pray they will never need but feel responsible to equip them. If you find yourself pondering over the “why” of lessons, please take a listen to HC mom Jenny White on the why for swim safety. HCAC Swim School welcome video will help you understand a bit about the logistics. Our 1st-4th graders will be bused to the pool each day the weeks of April 14-25.
9-10am: 1st Grade
10-11am: 4th Grade
11am-12pm: 2nd Grade
12:35-1:35pm: 3rd Grade
Save the Date: Spring Program
Our Spring Program will be held March 6, at Christ Memorial from 6:30-7:30pm. Your child's teacher will communicate more specifics to you soon. We're excited to welcome you to an evening of community worship.
Spirit Week This Week!
Upcoming Dates For Your Family Calendar:
Winter Break - February 14 and 17.
Spring Program - March 6, 6:30-7:30pm.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, March 20, and Tuesday, March 25.
Spring Break - April 4-13
Swimming Lessons - April 14-25 - (Lessons begin at - 8:50am for 1st grade, 9:50am for 4th grade, 10:50am for 2nd grade, 12:20pm for 3rd grade.)