Looking ahead:
Memory: Keep practicing Advent parts. 
Spelling: Lesson 15 (all) hall, ball, call, stall, wall, mall, overall, rainfall, fallen, overall
Math: No math test this week

Important Info:
Thrive: We are collecting newborn diapers and wipes for Thrive crisis pregnancy center until December 18th.

Scholastic book order: I will place one more scholastic order before Christmas. If there are any orders I  will submit them on Dec. 11th to make sure they are in by Christmas break. Let me know if they are a gift and I will send them home per your directions.

Advent Service: December 18th at 10:00a.m. (students are to wear regular school uniform dress) and 7:00 p.m. Please dress your child in church clothes for the evening service and drop them off in the church basement at 6:30.

Polar Express: Mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 19th. I will be taking the class on the Polar Express. This is my Christmas present to the students. They will come to school dressed in pajamas ready for departure.

Reflecting on our week:
We are working with a new writing tool that we purchased at the LEA convention. This is a tool that helps students organize their thoughts. Mrs. Bernhardt came in to teach us a song that helps us remember all the parts we need to think about when writing about a topic. 

The children were excited to start using literature circles. Literature circles are like book clubs except everyone is responsible for a particular job. These book discussions help students gain a better understanding of what they have read. We are working through our books slowly as the students learn about various jobs within their groups and how to respond in their journals.