Curriculum Tidbits:
- In math, we will be working on fractions in customary units of measurement as well as doing word problems that involve elapsed time.
- Psalm 121 is the Bible memory passage for the month of February.
- We will wrap up our social studies unit on the geography of Michigan this week.
- Our class will work on gathering information about the animal they chose to research and write about its behavior and habitat, food sources, and physical characteristics this week.
- The class did so well on their "Frequently Confused Words" test last week. Students will be sent home with normal word work lists this week.
- Let me know if your third grader is in need of book suggestions for at-home reading. I'd love to help them find books they love to help make getting their reading minutes in more enjoyable.
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 our critters 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