Mrs. McLean's Third Grade Class News

2012-01-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Psalm 67:4 "Let the nations be glad and sing for joy;
For You will judge the peoples with uprightness."

Monday evening the Parent Teacher Night. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with classroom visits following. Hope to see many of you in attendance.

The spelling tests will be on Wednesday and Friday.

The memory verse is due on Friday-Psalm 33:8-9

The January book report is due Wednesday.

The field trip to the Autry Museum/Travel Town is Wednesday. Please return the permission slip and money ASAP.

2012-01-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

Psalm 66:1 "Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;

Monday the January book order is due.

Tuesday is the chapter 9 math test.

Wednesday is the practice spelling test.

Friday is the matery spelling test, the lessons 13-15 Bible test, and the memory verse test.

Your child received his/her January book report project sheet and chose the biography to read on Wednesday. The report will be due on January 25th.

We will also be taking a field trip tothe Museum of the American West and Travel Town on the 25th. I will need drivers!

2011-12-09T14:59:00.000-08:00

Psalm 48:1 "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, His holy mountain."

Praise God for your help with having the children here on time for the Christmas program Thursday evening and for helping them learn their parts!

Tuesday- chapter 10 Heritage Studies test on holidays, chapter 8 test in math over measurement

Wednesday-spelling test and chapter 5 English test on verbs

Friday- spelling test, verse due, Christmas party @ 10:30 (see flyer sent home), and noon dismisssal

We enjoyed all the holiday reports on Friday and learning about why we celebrate some we were unaware of.

2011-12-02T16:33:00.000-08:00

Isaiah 9:6 " For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."

The above verse is what the class will be reciting Thursday evening at the Christmas program . Hopefully your child brought home the song sheet with the verse attached and you are working on both at home. Children should arrive to class by 6;30 p.m. that evening.

Spelling tests are again on Wednesday and Friday.

A holiday report will be due on Friday. The form was sent home today to complete.

Bible test on lessons 10-12 on Friday.

2011-11-18T12:59:00.000-08:00

Psalm 47:1 "O clap your hands, all peoples; shout to God with the voice of joy.For the LORD Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth.

The children did a great job playing their recorders for the American Heritage Day program. I was glad so many parents could join us for the performance.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving break. Be sure not to come back on Monday, the 28th as that is a teacher in-service day., but return on the 29th.

Our Christmas program will be the 8th of December. Our class will be singing about and reciting Isaiah 9:6.

Spelling tests will be on Wednesday and Friday as usual.

The memory verses, Luke 1:68-69 will be due on Friday.

Friday we will also have a chapter 7 math test. We have been introduced to all the multiplication families now and after Christmas we will be tested weekly over each family.

We will wrap up our unit on tall tales after the break and enjoy a tall tale DVD as a culminating activity.

We enjoyed all the samplings of food from each region after our Heritage Studies test on Tuesday. We tried maple syrup, peanuts, cornbread, tator tots, and pineapple.

2011-11-11T14:13:00.000-08:00

Psalm 34:1 "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth."

Children need to know their addresses and phone number for Monday.

Chapter 6 Math test on Monday.

Wednesday there will be a spelling test and chapter 4 English test.

Friday will be a spelling test, the verse will be due, and it is American Heritage Day. Our 3rd graders will be accompanying the elementary choir with their recorders. Feel free to take your child home after the program to get an early start on Thanksgiving vacation.

Thanksgiving break November 21-25th.

Thank you to those who expressed condolences to me in the loss of my dear mother. I was able to deliver the eulogy at her memorial service and the Lord reassured me she is with Him.

2011-10-28T14:04:00.000-07:00

Psalm 33:1 "Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones; praise is becoming to the upright."

Tuesday- chapter 3 English test

Wednesday- spelling test, chapter 5 math test

Friday- spelling test, verse due

Please start helping your children memorize the multiplication facts. We have already learned the 2's, 4's, 5's and 10's. The children will be tested orally and with a written test in the future.

Our field trip to the Los Encinos State Historic Park went very well. We all enjoyed the tour of the house, making butter, and feeding the ducks. Praise God for providing all the drivers and beautiful weather!

Please pray for my family as my 89 yr. old mother will be making her way into the Savior's arms this weekend. She is on Hospice after a stroke. I will most likely be gone from Wed.-Fri. for her service in Illinois. Pray for me as I will be giving the eulogy and many unsaved people may be there. Pray for my husband as well since he may be doing part of the service.

2011-10-21T15:37:00.000-07:00

Psalm 29:2 'Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in holy array."

Monday- chapter 4 Heritage Studies test. The students should have brought home both the text and workbook as well as a study guide.

Wednesday and Friday are the Spelling tests.

Friday the memory verse. Exodus 20:6 is due.

Wednesday is our first field trip to the Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino. Thanks to those who have volunteered to drive. Don't forget to send your child's permission slip and $3 by Tuesday. Have your child bring a sack lunch and wear his/her field trip T-shirt on the day of the trip.

Please pray for my mother who is 89 yrs. old and resides in Freeport, IL. She has been hospitalized for erratic blood pressure, high fever, nausea, and a high fever. She is currently on an IV and a strong antibiotic. I appreciate you bringing her before the throne of grace.

2011-10-14T15:52:00.000-07:00

Psalm 9:2 "I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High."

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.

Memory verse due on Friday- Exodus 20:5

Bible test on Friday over lessons 4-6

Math test on Friday over chapter4 - renaming for subtraction

School pictures will be this Thursday.

We will have a "rendezvous" in Heritage Studies on Tuesday- a trading party to go with our study of mountain men. The children may bring items they no longer wish to use,but are still in good condition. A snack, old book, toy, pencil, etc. may be brought. The children will have the opportunity to trade within their rows, boys with boys/girls with girls, and the whole class in finality.

I still need 2-3 drivers for our field trip on Wednesday, October 26th to Los Encinos State Historic Park .Let me lnow if you are available.

The first book report went fairly smoothly. We all enjoyed seeing the projects completed.Our next report will be a choice from the "If You" series and will be due in November. Watch for more details to be sent home this coming week. I always give three weeks for a book to be read and a project completed. Being on time is very important.

2011-10-07T15:43:00.001-07:00

Psalm 147:1 "Praise to the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming."

Chapter 3 Math test on Monday.

Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday

Bible verse due on Friday: Exodus 20:3-4

October book report due on Wednesday

Hawk Night next Friday, October 14th

If you have an extra shoebox at home, please send it our way so we can make our covered wagons going West.

Our first field trip will be October 26th to the Los Encinas State Historic Park in Encino. If you are able to drive , let me know.

2011-09-30T15:41:00.000-07:00

Psalm 1:11 "Worship the Lord with reverence and rejoice with trembling."

The physical map project is due on Monday. I will allow students to bring the map to the room before school starts that morning if this is easier for them.

Chapter 1 English test on Monday.

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.

Memory verse due Friday- Exodus 20:1-2 Anew sheet for home with October verses will be sent Monday.

The October book report is due Wednesday, October 12th, Your child should have brought home the information and have selected abook to read and report upon.

2011-09-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Psalm 146:2 " I will praise the LORD while I live: I will sing praises to my God while I have my being."

No school Monday- Teacher-in service

Spelling- tests on Wednesday and Friday

Math test over chapter 2 on Wednesday

Bible test on lessons 1-3 on Friday as well as memory verse testing (Jn.4:23-24)

Social Studies test on Friday over chapter 3

Physical map project due on October 3rd

We had our first art lesson with Mrs. Grisso last Monday. She taught us how to mix primary colors to make secondary colors. We really enjoyeds painting the color wheels. They look really fun hung up on our walls.

Practically every student got 100% on the spelling test this week. So far Genesis Bonilla and Jeffrey Abe have been able to administer the test on Friday to the class as they received 100% Wednesday and have the privilige to be the "teacher" on Friday.

2011-09-16T14:21:00.000-07:00

Psalm 145:1 "I will extol You, my God, O King, and I will bless Your name forever and ever."

We have survived eight days of school already- two spelling tests, two Bible verse tests, and one math test down.

We enjoyed celebrating the August and September birthdays last Friday with lots of treats and a fun game of "Magic Music". Isabel Coscolluela, Natalie Duran, Bryce Klassen, Cassie Fawzi, and Matthew Vasquez were honored with the birthday song.

Our tests for next week include spelling on Wednesday and Friday and the memory verse test (John 4:21-22) on Friday as well.

Next Friday evening is Hawk Night. Look for details on the school website and info to home will be sent as well. Hope to see you there.

Monday, September 26 is Teacher in-service so NO SCHOOL that day.

The physical map project is due October 3rd. Details were sent home and the children and they have looked at photos of last year's projects. Parents may view the photos in the classroom as well.

2011-05-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 24:5 "A wise man is strong, and a man of understanding increases power."

Chapter 12 science test on Wednesday over the solar system.

Class picnic in Montrose Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Noon dismissal on Friday, the last day of the 2010-2011 school year.

Congratulations to Phillip Hyon, Vania Linares, Alyssa Lui, Maya Martinez, and Stefani Posadas for receiving 100% all quarter on the spelling tests!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Don't forget the men and women who sacrificed for our American freedom and praise God for the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our freedom from sin!

2011-05-20T15:58:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 23:23 "Buy truth and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding."

Monday the nonfiction report is due that was assigned last Wednesday.

Spelling tests are on Wednesday and Friday.

The memory verse is due on Friday- Proverbs 4:7.

Bible test on Tuesday over lessons 31-33.

We enjoyed the May birthday celebration of Jamie Woodhouse,Arthur Terzyan, Jorge Mijangos, and Vivien Dolivo on Friday.

Congratulations to Jacob Orrill for receiving the May Good Citizen.

No school on Monday, May 30th- MEMORIAL DAY.

Our class picnic is Thursday, June 2nd.

Our last day of school is Friday, June 3rd and we will also celebrate the June and July birthday that day.

2011-05-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 21:11 " When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Flower report due on Monday. Each child chose a flower on Wednesday and must fill out the paper assigned.

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.

9's division test on Friday.

Chapter 12 math test on multiplying a one digit number times a two, three, and four digit number.

Chapter 11 science test on Tuesday over plants.

The class picnic will be Thursday, June 2nd at the Montrose Park. I will be needing help. I will send home information regarding how you can serve our class that day.

2011-05-06T15:54:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 19:8 "He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good."

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.

Memory verse due on Friday - Colossians 2:2

English test on Tuesday over chapter 7.

Grace Olympics Tuesday from 8:30 -11 in the gym. Students are to wear field trip shirt and dark blue or dark colored athletic shorts as well as tennis shoes.

The Mother/child Tea went nicely on Thursday. The children performed well and it was a joy to see all the moms in attendance.

Congratulations to Michelle Dibo for being our April Good Citizen. She was recognized during the tea.

Our end of the year picnic will be Thursday, June 2nd at the Montrose Park. Thsi is a lovely small park near where I live that is secluded and offers lots of play area and clean restrooms. Let me know if you'd like to drive that day and/or help in any way. I could use someone to purchase the needed items-you will be given petty cash and then need to turn in receipts, grill the hotdogs, fill water balloons, help with relays, etc. I will send home a flyer in the near future.

2011-04-29T17:01:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 18:4 "The words of a man's mouth are deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."

Elizabethan Evening on Monday, May 2nd beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the patio. Come visit our class display of "Ye Olde Flower Shoppe". Thanks to the parents who are volunteering to be shopkeepers. Remember -noon dismissal.

Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday.

Verse due on Friday- Colossians 2:1

Tuesday - chapter 8 Science test

Wednesday is the book report- T-shirt, float , or lyrics and the chap. 11 Math test.

Friday we will have the 7's division test.

Don't forget the Mother/Child Tea on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the 130 room.

2011-04-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 17:24 "Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth."

Easter break runs from April 18th through April 25th. Teacher in-service is on the 25th, so don't return to school until Tuesday, the 26th.

The bird project is due on Wednesday, April 27th.

Spelling tests will be on Wednesday and Friday.

The verse is due on Friday-Colossians 1:28.

Bible test on Friday over lessons 28-30.

The Elizabethan Evening (AKA our art festival) will the May 2nd. Our class will be responsible for the flower shoppe. I will need some help manning the booth that evening.

Thanks for all the parental help at our recent field trip. The children had a marvelous learning experience.

The Mother/Child tea is set for Thursday, May 5th at 1:30 p.m. in the 130 room.

2011-04-08T14:51:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 16:21 "The wise in heart will be called understanding, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness."

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday

Verse due on Friday- I Corinthians 1:24-25

Noon dismissal Friday for Easter break

Teacher in-service Monday, April 25th- no school

Field trip to Sepulveda Wildlife Basin on Wednesday,April 13th-info sent home Friday. Cost is $12.

Bird project is due Wednesday, April 27th -info sent home Thursday

The next book report will be due on Wednesday, May 4th-later since we have the bird project due a week earlier.

Elizabethan Evening is May 2nd. Our class will be doing the flower shop. We will be making head garands and flower sticks in art and "selling"them at our booth that evening. We may need some help manning the booth that night. I hope I can count on some help from our parents.

The Mother/Child tea is Thursday, May 5th.

2011-04-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 15:2 "The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but the mouth of fools spouts folly."

SAT testing will occur each day Monday-Thursday. The OLSAT will be administered on Thursday.

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.

Verse due on Friday: I Corinthians 1: 22-23

4's division test on Friday. This was not on the schedule sent home.

Our field trip to go bird watching in the Sepulveda Basin is April 13th. I need drivers! Let me know if you can help. 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Group E enjoyed pizza Thursday for winning the 3rd quarter contest for cooperative learning amongst our classmates. Danile Arrington, Vania Linares, Michelle Dibo, and Michael George worked exceptionally well within their group.

Congratulations to Patricia Torres for receiving the March Good Citizen award.

2011-03-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 14:20 "A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is arrogant and careless."

Monday- 2's division test
Tuesday- chapter 15 test in English
Wednesday- spelling test, March book report
Friday- spelling test, verse due
Congratulations to the following for having perfect attendance this past quarter: Joshua Franco, Ryan Frields, Vania Linares, Alyssa Lui, Daniella Pidal, and Joseph Ramirez
Congratulations for receiving 100% on all 3rd quarter spelling tests: Alyssa Lui, Jacob Orrill, Stefani Posadas, and Joseph Ramirez
Our next field trip is April 13th for bird watching. Let me know if you are willing to drive.

2011-03-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 13:20 "He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."

Walkathon on Monday, March 21st. The class will walk from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. In case of rain we will be in the gym. Noon dismissal.
Chapter 7 math test on Tuesday over geometry.
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.
Verse due on Friday- I Corinthians 1:18-19
Book report on Boxcar Children title due on Wednesday, March 30th.
Thanks to all the parents who helped out for the field trip on Wednesday to Kidspace Museum. It was a fun day for the children. Our next trip is April 13th when we will go bird watching in the Sepulveda Basin.

2011-03-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 13:10 "Through insolence comes nothing but strife, but wisdom is with those who receive counsel."

Remember NO SCHOOL until March 15th due to the annual Shepherds' Conference and teacher-in service.
Don't forget to send your child's money/permission slip for the upcoming field trip to Kidspace in Pasadena on Wednesday, the 16th. We still need about 8 students' slips and money. The children should wear the field trip tshirt and uniform bottoms. They should also bring a sack lunch. A flyer will be sent home Tuesday as a reminder.
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday as usual upon return.
Memory verse-Jeremiah 9:24 will be due on Friday.
The next field trip will be to the Sepulveda Wildlife Basin for bird watching on April 13th. If you would like to drive, let me know.
Please continue to work on helping your child memorize the basic multiplication facts. It will really come in handy when we take the SAT's in April. Congratulations to those who already have passed all the fact family tests!

2011-02-25T16:10:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 13:1 "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."

Tuesday- chapter 13 English test
Wednesday- Spelling test, chapter 5 Science test
Friday- Spelling test, verse due- Jeremiah 9:23, Bible test-lessons 22-24
NO SCHOOL March 7-11 due to the annual Shepherds' Conference
Field trip to Kidspace Museum in Pasadena March 16th- arthropod lesson
Thanks to all the parents and students for the nice February birthday treats Friday. We celebrated the birthdays of Sophia Lang, Maya Martinez, and Joseph Ramirez!
Book orders for March will be due on Friday, the 4th.

2011-02-18T14:08:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 12:18 "There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."

NO SCHOOL on Monday due to Presidents' Day
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday
Poetry book report due on Wednesday
Verse due on Friday- Psalm 49:9-10
9's multiplication test on Friday
Our next field trip is Wednesday, March 16th to Kidspace for the program on "Amazing Arachnids". We have all our drivers! Thanks for your support here.
Family Fun Night in Friday, March 16th. We can use some help from our class.
The annual Walkathon is Monday, March 21st with a noon dismissal. Thanks to the parents who have offered to serve our class that day.
We have experienced alot of illness this past week. Please pray that our students will return to good health soon and be able to get their work made up quickly.

2011-02-11T15:52:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 12:15 "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel."

Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday
Chapter 6 Math test on Tuesday
Verses (Psalm 49:7-8) due on Friday
7's multiplication test on Friday
Grandparents' Day is Friday, February 18th -Grandparents may attend chapel at 8:30 a.m. with our class and visit our room from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Our third graders will be singing a special song with Mr. Nelson at 10:30 a.m. in our classroom. Children may be picked up or taken at 11:30 a.m for the rest of the day if desired. We are here until 3:30 p.m. and extended care is available if needed after regular school hours.
Continue to practice the basic multiplication facts at home. We will continue to test each child until he/she passes each family at 100%.We are recording our progress on individual charts.

2011-02-04T16:09:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 11:30 "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls."

Chapter 3 Science test on Tuesday
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday
Verse due on Friday- Psalm 49:5-6
8's mult. test on Friday
Bible test on Friday-lessons 19-21
Our field trip to Kidspace is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th. I have already secured 2 drivers and room for 10 children. We will be participating in the "Amazing Arthropods" program and will have time for a self-guided tour and picnic afterwards. The museum is right next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Please let me know if you can drive. I have to send payment in very shortly and need an accurate count.
The February book report info should have arrived home this week. The next project is on a poetry book and is due the 23rd.

2011-01-28T16:08:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 10:31 "The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverted."

Autobiography due on Tuesday, February 1st
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday
Verse due Friday-Psalm 49:3-4
Chapter 11 English test Friday
6's multiplication test on Friday
Our next field trip is March 16th to the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena for the arthropod program. I need drivers-no more than 8 chaperones as everything needs to be reserved and paid by March 2nd.
We celebrated Ryan Frields birthday Friday and enjoyed all the treats his mom provided for the class.
Keep practicing the multiplication families at home. We are seeing good results on the 2 minute time tests!
I appreciated visiting with all the parents who attended the meeting last Monday evening in the chapel. It was great to have you come see what we are up to in the classroom.

2011-01-21T15:48:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 10:14 "Wise men store up knowledge, but with the mouth of the foolish,ruin is at hand."

Monday evening at 7 p.m.- Please join us for PTM. Mr. Chaffin will explain the new PASS program plus other important pieces of information in the chapel before dismissing you to the classroom where you can pick up the 2nd quarter report cards.
Scavenger Hunt activity for Science due on Tuesday-sheet sent home Friday
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday
Bible verses, James 3:17-18, due on Friday
Chapter 5 multiplication test on Wednesday over the family of facts for the 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, and 10's.
January book report due on Wednesday.
Chapter 2 Science test on cells, tissues, and organs on Friday

2011-01-14T15:53:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 10:8 "The wise of heart will receive commands, but a babbling fool will be ruined."

NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 17th
PTM on Monday, January 24th in chapel
Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday next week
Verse due Friday-James 3:16
3's multiplication test at 2 minutes on Friday
Bible test on lessons 16-18 on Friday
We are in full swing with our multiplication facts. Each week the students will be given a 2 minute time test on a family of facts. so far we have done the 2's and the 5's. Each student has a chart to keep track of his or her progress. Please drill your children at home as we also work on the facts in class.
Congratulations to all the students with perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter: Daniel Arrington, Abigail Crisolo, Michelle Dibo, Flever Dignadice, Paola Duarte, Joshua Franco, Philip Hyon, Brandon Kwon, Sophia Lang, Vania Linares, Alyssa Lui, Jorge Mijangos, Jacob Orrill, Anthony Spearman, Arthur Terzyan, and Jamie Woodhouse.
Congratulations to these students for getting 100% on all the 2nd quarter spelling tests: Abigail Crisolo, Michelle Dibo, Joshua Franco, Michael George, Phillip Hyon, Vania Linares, Alyssa Lui, Maya Martinez, and Daniella Pidal.
We have finished Heritage Studies for the semester with our field trip to the Autry National Center and Travel Town as well as with our chuck wagon treats of biscuits, bacon, and beans and a cowboy DVD. We will begin the second semester with science. Our first chapter will be on cells, tissues, and organs.

2011-01-07T16:27:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the holy one is understanding."

Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday
Memory verse due on Friday- James 3:14-15
Chapter 10 English test on Friday
Field trip on Thursday. We are going to the Autry National Center and Travel Town to enhance our unit on "The Wild West" and the Transcontinental Railroad. We will leave at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately 2:00 p.m. Students are to wear field trip T-shirts and uniform bottoms. The cost is $5 and permission slips need to be returned by Tuesday.
The end of the second quarter and first semester is this coming Friday, the 14th.
We are now working on the basic multiplication facts in math. We will be taking 2 minute time tests for each family. Twenty-five students already passed at 100% for the 2's family. The students will record their progress on individual charts and be rewarded for each 100%. Please work at home on the facts. Our next test will be on the 5's.

2010-12-10T14:11:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 9:9a "Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser."

Chapter 4 Math test on Tuesday
Hymn of the Month, Spelling, and chapter 9 English tests on Wednesday
Spelling and Bible (lesson13-15) tests ,verse due on Friday
Christmas party at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Please see flier sent home regarding $2 each student needs to bring for pizza. Thanks in advance to all the parents I have asked who are helping supply needs for the party.
Christmas break starts at noon Friday, December 17th. Students will resume classes again on Tuesday, January 4th.
What a wonderful Christmas program Thursday evening! I was so pleased all the students were on time and for their excellent participation while singing.
We enjoyed celebrating Alice Guyumdzhyan's birthday Friday!

2010-12-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 8:33 "Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it."

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.
Verse due Friday: James 1:6
Christmas program Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in Worship Center. Children must be in the classroom by 6:30 p.m. Girls in dresses or skirts and boys in long sleeved shirts and nice pants. See sheet which was sent home or school website for more details. Our class made a video about Christmas cards and will be singing "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen". Thank you for helping your child memorize the necessary verses.
Our Christmas party will be Friday, December 17th from 10:30 a.m. to noon. I have already secured most of the help. More information will be sent home closer to the date.
Please continue to instill in your children the importance of self-control even though they are excited for Christmas. We still have 2 weeks until vacation.
Our next field trip is January 13. We will be going to the Museum of the American West and Travel Town at Griffith Park . Let me know if you are interested in driving,

2010-11-21T10:32:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 8:11 "For wisdom is better than jewels: And all desirable things can not compare with her."
The following are due after Thanksgiving break:

Spelling tests-Wednesday and Friday
Chapter 5 test in English on verbs Tuesday
Chapter 10 test in Heritage Studies on Wednesday over U.S. holidays
Book report on Wednesday on "My America", 'Dear America", or "American girl" series book. Project choices are a letter, diorama, or dress-up as stated on project sheet sent home.
We will be video taping our part for the Christmas program on Wednesday with Miss Dorman. If your child received a speaking part, please be sure he or she is ready to recite part from memory. Also please help your child memorize the highlighted verses on the song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" as we will be singing that song in the concert on Thursday, December 9th after our video of Christmas cards is shown. Students should have brought home song Friday with spelling list and test schedule.
Have a wonderful break thanking the Lord for all He has done for us!

2010-11-12T16:18:00.000-08:00

Proverbs 8:11 "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her."

Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.
The holiday report is due Wednesday. Students may bring an item to show ,food to sample, or wear something to represent the holiday. Be sure all areas on report form are filled in.
Bible verse is due on Friday.
Bible test on lessons 10-12 will be on Friday.
The America Heritage Day program will be in the Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Our class will be performing "Yankee Doodle" on the recorders and accompanying the 2nd graders as they sing the song. Please join us if you are able. Students may be dismissed after the program if desired.
Thanksgiving break will be November 22-26.

2010-11-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 8:1 "Does not wisdom call, And understanding lift up her voice?"

Chap. 3 Math test on Wednesday.
Holiday report due on November 17th. All students selected a holiday to report on in class to enhance our unit in Heritage Studies on American holidays. The children were also given a form to fill out and they may bring in any visual or taste samples to go along with their report.
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.
Memory verse due on Friday-Proverbs 3:5-6
The next book report will be due on December 1st. Information will be sent home this Wednesday.
American Heritage Day is Friday, the 19th. The class will be playing their recorders. The program will be in the Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. This is an optional half day. The children may be dismissed after the program.
I still need one parent for the physical fitness testing on the 18th. If you would like to help, please let me know ASAP. Thanks.

2010-10-29T16:43:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 7:4 "Say to wisdom,' You are my sister,' And call understanding your intimate friend."

Children need to know their home address and phone number for Monday as we will be addressing envelopes and filling out forms in English class.
Spelling tests on Wednesday and Friday.
Chapter 6 test on Monday in Heritage Studies. The workbook was sent home today to go over the study questions and we took a practice test today to review.
Wednesday is the chapter 4 test in English over friendly letters.
The Bible verse is due on Friday- Proverbs 3:3-4
Congratulations to Anthony Spearman for receiving the October Good Citizen.
Our field trip to the Los Encinos State Historic Park went smoothly. We enjoyed learning about the home, the spring, making butter, and feeding ducks. Thanks again to all the parents who drove.

2010-10-22T15:45:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 5:1 "My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding."

We made it through the first quarter!
Don't forget to send the permission slip and $2 for the upcoming field trip to the Los Encinos State Historic Park on Thursday. All the details were sent home today-Friday.
Thanks to all the birthday children who supplied treats for the October party today. We had five students celebrating: Anthony Spearman, Michael George, Jacob Orrill, Joshua Franco, and Paola Duarte.
Congratulations to all the students who receive 100% all quarter in spelling: Joshua Franco, Michael George, Sophia Lang, Vania Linares, Alyssa Lui, Maya Martinez, Stefani Posadas, Joseph Ramirez, and Jamie Woodhouse.
Thank you parents for getting your children to school and on time this quarter. It was a blessing to pass out so many perfect attendance awards to the class today.
On Monday I am asking the class to bring in items from various states. A blue card with details to be filled out by your child was sent home today along with the Heritage Studies book to assist with information. We will create a "state museum" with our findings.
On Wednesday we will be sampling foods that are representative of the various regions during Heritage Studies.
Don't forget the October book report is due on Wednesday. The projects are a cereal box, mobile, or quiz over the "If You" series book.
Spelling tests will be on Wednesday and Friday as usual.
The memory verse is due on Friday and we will also have a Bible test on Friday over lessons 7-9.
Mr. Nelson will be giving the "hymn of the month" test on Wednesday in music class.

2010-10-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 4:7 "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding."

Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday.
Memory verse-Psalm 1:5 due Friday
October birthday party on Friday, October 22 at 2:45 p.m.
The October book report is due Wednesday, October 27th
Our field trip to the Los Encinos State Historic Park is October 28th. Permission slips and flyers will be sent home next week.
The next Good Citizen award will be presented on October 29th at a special chapel at the end of the day.
Next week is the end of the first quarter. Thank you parents for having your children present regularly and for making sure homework assignments are completed on time.
Please pray for our students to see the importance of self-control in the special area classes and that respect for special area teachers is expected.

2010-10-08T07:50:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 3:35 "The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor."

Monday is the chapter 4 test in Heritage Studies. Study guide sent home.
Tuesday is the chapter 2 test in math over time, money , and the calendar.
Wednesday and Friday are the spelling tests.
The memory verse, Psalm 1:4 is due Friday: oral/written testing.
Friday is the chapter 2 English test over nouns.
The October birthday party is the 22nd at 2:45 p.m.
Our first field trip will be on Thursday, October 28th to the Los Encinos State Historic Park. Lots of hands-on activities for the children in a beautiful setting. Let me know if you are interested in driving parents! (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
The children should have brought home the October book report information. The book must be from the "If You" series on various topics in American History. Most children have already selected a title form my collection or the school library. It will be due on the 27th.

2010-10-01T16:13:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 3:13 "How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding."

The physical map project is due on Monday. We look forward to seeing all the creative interpretations of the assignment.
A "rendezvous" is scheduled for Tuesday in Heritage Studies class or a trading party. Details were sent home in the test/quiz schedule. This is an optional activity. This will highlight our study of mountain men.
The Glendale Centre Theatre cancelled the performance of "Beauty and the Beast" for Wednesday because there were not enough schools signed up. Therefore our class will not be going on a field trip Wednesday. Our next trip is October 28th to the Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino.
Spelling test on Wednesday and Friday.
Verse due on Friday as usual.
Bible test on Friday over lessons 4-6.
Congratulations to Joseph Ramirez for being our first Good Citizen of the school year!

2010-09-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 3:7 "Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil."

Wednesday- spelling test, hymn of the month test in music class

Friday- spelling test, verse due

Wednesday, October 6th will be our 1st field trip. We will see"Beauty and the Beast" at the Glendale Centre Theatre. Afterwards we will picnic at Brand Park. A flyer and permission slip is on the way.

Friday, October 8th is school picture day. Individual and class photos will be taken.

Great job on the first book report plus everyone completed their projects on time!

The September birthdays include Hannah Bolden and Abby Hall. We enjoyed the treats today (Friday, September 24th) and the class party.

Thanks for sending in the Highlights information. We earned a free subscription for our class!

2010-09-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 2:6 "For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

NO SCHOOL Monday, September 20th:teacher in-service
September book report due Wednesday, the 22nd
Spelling test-Wednesday and Friday
Verse due on Friday
Math test on Tuesday
September birthday party on Friday @ 2:45 p.m.
Please send a note when your child has been absent so I can record attendance properly.
Physical map project photos from last year will be available for viewing to get an idea for project due October 4th in the classroom before and after school.
Thank you for helping your children have their assignments completed on time!
We have begun letting 100% spelling test earners give the test on Fridays. Michael George and Alyssa Lui have already had the privilege of being "the teacher" so far.

2010-09-10T15:59:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 2:2 "Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding."

Next week: LOTS of Tests!
Tuesday-Chapter 1 English Test
Wednesday- Chapter 3 Heritage Studies test, Spelling test
Friday- Lesson 1-3 Bible test, Spelling test, verse due, HAWK NIGHT 7 p.m.
Remember that the book report is just around the corner. The oral presentation and project are due on Wednesday, September 22nd.
I will be sending home info on the physical map project due October 4th next week. This will be a fun opportunity for the children to put into practice what we have been learning in Heritage Studies. I will have photos of last year's projects so you can get ideas as to what is expected.
When we have sharing time on Friday, please send only one item with your child to show the class.
If your child is leaving early for an appointment, please send me a note or e-mail to let me know ahead of time. Thanks.
Thank you to all the parents who sent back the Highlights sheet. This enables us to receive a free subscription to Highlights for our classroom during the school year.

2010-09-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 1:5 " A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And man of understanding will acquire wise counsel."

Tests for September 6-10: Spelling on Wed. and Friday, Bible verse on Fri.
Highlights sheet due Friday. You do not have to order the magazine, but if everyone turns the sheet in we can receive a free subscription for our class.
NO SCHOOL on Monday due to Labor Day holiday.
Thank you for turning in the emergency cards. I need a copy to take on field trips, so your promptness is so appreciated.
Thank you for helping your children get their supplies here quickly as well. I especially am grateful that all the Kleenex boxes, spiral notebooks which we use for journals, and folders for homework and papers were brought.
Thank you for the all the parents who have turned in volunteer automobile permission forms to assist in driving on our field trips. Your assistance in the future will be so helpful.

2010-08-27T16:02:00.000-07:00

Proverbs 4:7 "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding."

Tests next week: WED.- Spelling, FRI.- Spelling, oral/written verse- Prov.3:13
Book orders will be sent home on Monday and are due back Friday, September 3rd. Please pay by check and not cash. THANK YOU.
We enjoyed the August birthday party Friday, August 27th where we honored Stefani Posadas, Alyssa Lui, and Grant Dougherty. Thank you parents for the treats you supplied.
Please return the emergency slips and volunteer automobile slips ASAP.
Thank you for getting the textbook covered quickly!
If you would like to volunteer aide in the class, please let me know. I only have one mom signed up so far and could use some help on Mondays and Wednesdays if available.
Thank you for a good start to the school year. I look forward to serving you this year and ministering to your children.

2010-05-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

Psalm 19:1
"The heavens are telling of the glory ofGod: And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands."

Our study on the solar system is really fun for the students. We have made charts, constellations, and rockets as we learn various terms.
Our final book report on an informational book is due on Wednesday.
The spelling tests will be on Wednesday and Friday as usual.
The last memory verse, Matthew 5:16 is due Friday.
Enough parents have volunteered to help with the picnic, so I no longer need any help. Thanks for the quick response to serv our class in this way.
Belated congratulations to Ayumi DeHerrera for receiving the last Good Citizen. She was recognized at the Mother/Child tea.
Seventeen students earned the "Dynamite Divider" award Friday. These students all received 100% on the 2 minute tests. We are winding down and just 2 weeks to try to finish them all up.