Week of December 4 to 8

What We Learned this Week:

Math: We have started unit 3! This unit is all about division. We kicked off the unit by learning about the parts of a division problem and then we jumped right into completing basic division problems with remainders! I am including a worksheet here for your student to practice. If they complete it and turn it in, I can definitely look it over for them. The more practice, the better!

Reading: We have finished unit 2 and are looking forward to starting our brand-new unit next week! This unit is all about informational text which is part of the non-fiction genre. I talked to the students and encouraged them to start reading non-fiction books at home. I have also been encouraging them to find non-fiction books at the library during our Friday library times. 

Click here for next week's spelling lists.

Please consider signing up to help out with our classroom Christmas party on Thursday, December 21. I have two more slots available to lead a game, craft, or activity. 

Spanish Immersion Christmas Program

We look forward to seeing you all at our Spanish Immersion Christmas Program next Tuesday, December 12, at 6:30pm. Here's what you need to know:
  • Please plan on dropping off your child at 6:15 so we can get into our places (NO early drop-offs, please!).
  • Plan to park in the parking lot off 40th St.- behind the high school and enter in Door D.
  • Students will be directed to meet in the lecture hall ,and they will need to return there after the concert before being released to parents.
  • Children should wear a nice Christmas outfit (please no Santa hats, lights, or other headgear).

We have been practicing the songs we will be singing during our Christmas program. The students have requested that I share the links on the blog so that they can practice at home on their own time. Here they are!

"Es Navidad"

"Noche de Paz" (play at 1.25 speed)

From Mrs. Boer

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!

From the Office:

  • 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 present Wednesday (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.



















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