Writing Camp Day 3

ADJECTIVES and CHECKLISTS:
We played a game using adjectives to describe secret items and we focused on showing, not telling sentences. We looked at sentences that tell and worked on making them sentences that show. Showing instead of telling is a great way to enhance stories.

Writing Camp Day 2

Today we looked at story starters. Starting stories that hook readers is difficult for all writers. We looked at some of Kevin Henkes, Joanne Ryder, Donald Crews, and Ezra Keats work. After picking a lead sentence students created their own stories and then compared them with the work of famous authors.

Writing Camp

We had a great time at writing camp today! We set up our writing notebooks and brainstormed starting ideas (Authority List, Heart Map, Ideas for Writing, Treasure Map, Memory Hand).
Tomorrow we will look at how our favorite authors start their stories. Remind your child to bring a couple of their favorite books to share as we look at how to start great beginnings.

We had an awesome day! Thanks for a great school year! Jackson Pollock day was a great way to end the year.

May 19 - 23

No Spelling Test
No Memory

Jackson Pollock Day

This fun Art afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st.  Your child will need to bring old clothes and shoes for our messy crazy painting afternoon.  I will give the students time before or right after lunch to change clothes.  Be prepared for your child to be messy at pick-up this day.  Maybe bring an old towel or plastic trash bag for your child to sit on.  Remember.....Send old clothes and shoes (flip flops are fine) this day.  Your child will be covered in paint.  A big thanks to our 2nd grade volunteers Mr. Walker, Mrs. Kvet, Ms. Nations, and Mrs. Collins.  

School Library End of Year
All books must be turned in so librarians can complete inventory before the year’s end.   Also, please return any of Mrs. Smith class library books if you have any at home.  

Last Day
Don't bring backpacks Friday, May 23rd.  All papers and supplies will be sent home before Friday. 

No Fun Fair This Year
Due to construction and timing issues with some volunteers, the Fun Fair will not be held this year.  Feel free to make other plans with friends and classmates to celebrate the close of another great year of school.

Summer Tutoring
If you are interested in summer programs, tutoring, and/or online resources for your child, please contact Chris Tomlinson, LASE Educational Consultant at chris-tomlinson@att.net for a list of resources.

VBS
Transform our church into a jungle where kids will learn that Jesus' love is one-of-a-kind! Join us June 9th-13th from 9:00 am until noon everyday for Weird Animals VBS.  Please complete a registration form at the table in the Church Welcome Center or the school office and submit your $5 registration fee.If you would like to volunteer…we’d love to have you join our crew! Please email Chris Tomlinson at chris-tomlinson@att.net to volunteer.

Lutheran High Summer Camps!
Lutheran High Summer Camp Registration is officially open!  You can use the following link to check what camps are available and to register and pay -- https://lutheranhighstcharles.sportssignup.com/

Reminders
• Classes are filling up!!  If you have not received your re-enrollment email contact Julie Schmidt in the school office.  Submit your enrollment fee and Joyful Response to school office. 
• VBS will be June 9 – 13, 2014
• Last Day for Hot Lunch is next Friday, May 16

Dates to Remember

                     May 16                    Last Day for PDO
                     May 21                    Last Day of Preschool and Kindergarten
                     May 22                    8th Grade Graduation – 7:00 pm

                     May 23                    Last Day of Classes Grades 1-8 10:00 am dismissal
                     May 30                    Report Cards will be mailed home
                     August 16                Zion Golf Outing
                     August 19                First Day of School
Reflecting on our week: This week we sent the first graders a message from second grade. We wrote down 10 things they should know about second grade. We also got a chance to hear from third grade. They sent us a message telling us 10 things to know about third grade. 
The students have grown so much this year! They are excited and ready to see all that God has in store for them in third grade!

Memory : Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.        Colossians 3:23
Spelling: Lesson 32  High Frequency Words
better, another, clean, enough, first, later, myself, kind, sleep, never, pick, shell, isn’t, doesn’t, tomorrow

Math: There will not be any more math homework this school year. We took our last math test on Friday, May 9th. We will spend the next 2 weeks reviewing past concepts. I will give points for math work we complete in class to help students bring their grade up before the end of the year.

LIBRARY - All library books are due. Please turn them in as soon as possible. 

Jackson Pollock Day

This fun Art afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st.  More information will be sent out as the day approaches.  A big thanks to our volunteers Mr. Walker and Mrs. Kvet!!!

No Fun Fair This Year

Due to construction and timing issues with some volunteers, the Fun Fair will not be held this year. 

Last Day of School!!

  Friday, May23rd will be the last day of school.  We dismiss after chapel.  This is usually around 10:00.  

Reflecting on our week: Having fun during recess!

May 5 - 8

Memory : For all have sinned and gall short of the glory of God.   Romans 3:23
Spelling: Lesson 32  High Frequency Words

always, because, before, both, call, does, fast, gave, green, made, off, pull, these, couldn't, it's 

Last Book Order
May 7th I will place the final book order of the year.  

Music Program this Friday!
Please meet in the church basement at 6:00.  Remember to wear your bright colored shirt and jeans.  The program starts at 6:30 and will be over by 7:30.  Good Luck Kids!!

Week of the Young Child

Students in PDO-2nd grade will celebrate Week of the Young Child on May 5th-9th  During this week, we celebrate the blessing of young children, especially all of the young children here at Zion!  As part of the celebration, there will be optional dress-up days this week.  These days are listed below:

Monday:  Sports Shirt Day-wear a sports shirt of their favorite team

Tuesday:  Favorite Color Day

Wednesday:  Spirit Day - Wear red or white or Zion wear

Thursday:  Stripes Day

Friday:  Mismatched Day

LAST DAY OF LIBRARY – FRIDAY, MAY 9

Be prepared to turn in library books by Friday, May 9.  All books must be turned in by this date so librarians can complete inventory before the year’s end.  No books will be checked out the week of May 5 – 9.

Jackson Pollock Day

This fun Art afternoon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st.  More information will be sent out later.  

No Fun Fair This Year

Due to construction and timing issues with some volunteers, the Fun Fair will not be held this year. 

Last Day of School!!

 Friday, May23rd will be the last day of school.  We dismiss after chapel.  This is usually around 10:00.  

Reflecting on our week: Working on art with a unified subject, medium, and technique