Looking ahead:

Memory: Practice reading Advent parts with emotion
Spelling: Lesson 16 (ear/ath) hear, near, fear, dear, smear, math, path, bath, aftermath, Sabbath
Math: Fact test on Wednesday and written test on Thursday

Important Info:
New info-
Polar Express: On Thursday, Dec. 19th I will be taking the class on the Polar Express.  They will come to school dressed in pajamas ready for departure. They need to wear tennis shoes to school but they may bring slippers to change into once arrived. Your child may bring one stuffed animal to school to join them on their trip.

Zion has a noon dismissal on Friday the 20th

Class Christmas party will be the morning of Friday the 20th.

End of 2^nd Quarter is Friday the 20^th.  Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 10^th. A paper copy will be sent home in a Zion envelope.

Friday the 20^th is a Bobcat Spirit day.

Repeating info-
Thrive: We are collecting newborn diapers and wipes for Thrive crisis pregnancy center until December 18th.

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.

Reflecting on our week:
The students love playing, "Toss the Yarn." This week we assigned character traits to Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. Students take turns tossing the yarn to a friend while stating one trait of our Nativity characters. Look for these in the hallway!

 This week we played a game while reviewing our math facts. This type of activity is fun and helps kinesthetic learners because it allows them to move their body while they process information.