Week of October 9 to 13

What We Learned this Week:

Bible: This week, we began our study on Ruth. We talked about her love for Noemi and God's providence as he orchestrated the love story between Ruth and Boaz.

Math: We have begun multiplication! This week we studied two multiplication properties- the commutative and the associative. 

Reading: We studied techniques that good readers can employ when they come across unknown or tricky words. We also talked about how good readers imagine movies in their minds as they read. We concluded the week by examining our attitudes toward reading. 

Writing: The students worked to add dialogue, paragraphs, and transitional words to their stories. 

Science: We talked about how our senses affect reaction time. We conducted an experiment by catching rulers with our thumbs and forefingers. We then brainstormed ways of things we could do to improve our speed, and then we re-did our experiment employing those ideas.

Grammar: We studied the certain words and phrases that are used to introduce Spanish past tense and imperfect tenses. We also talked about the differences between the Spanish "r" and "rr." (The "rr" is the hard "r" sound that is done by the trilling of the tongue.)

I will NOT be assigning homework and spelling words for the week of October 16 to 18. No spelling test this week. :))

From the Office:

  • From Parent Board: The parent board would love for you to take a look at this link if you’re willing to help feed hungry teachers during parent/teacher conferences, please - Sign Up Genius

  • An Invitation: Rose Park Fall Festival! Take a peek here for the exciting details! Thank you to our parent team for helping us celebrate our beautiful new playscape and ranch! Please sign up for your family to attend!

    •  RSVP to fall fest by end of day Friday October 13th to be entered to win a 25$ Amazon gift card! 

  • Photo retakes are October 25 - if your child will need retakes add that date to your calendar.

  • An Invitation:  HC Youth Youth Volleyball Night  Join us as we cheer on our HC Varsity volleyball team as they play against Coopersville.  Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM in the HC High School gym.  Go Maroons!! (Child gets in free with paid adult or adult sports pass)

  • TRIP:  If you have friends or family who are interested in learning about TRIP, or if you have more detailed questions about the program, we will be having another informational meeting on October 12 at 6:30 in the HS Media Center.

Early Dismissal:  Wednesday, October 18 is an Early Dismissal Day.  Students will be released at 11:30 AM.










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