Newsletter February 18th-21st

Math: This week students will work on lessons 66-68.

Reading: The theme this week is Wild Horses.  Students will work on Cause and Effect.

Art: We will be finishing the work of Henri Matisse.  He calls his work "drawing with scissors."

Henri put emphasis on paper with overlapping layers, cutouts, different colors and shapes, art in two columns, and movement in his artwork.

"Beasts of the Sea"

Library Days: Each Tuesday the 4th graders are able to select two reading books of their choice. Please note that books need to be turned in by 8:20 a.m. Tuesday morning.

To search books in our CCLS Library please use this link: CCLS Library

Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, February 28th.  Check out the catalog online. Please use our parent code to log in and order your books.  There is a link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog.  Happy Reading!

Parent Code: J3XC6

Shoe Collection: We are collecting shoes for the Shoeman Water Project.  Please bring gently used shoes (no holes) to school through February 28th.  Shoes need to be tied or rubber band together and placed in the bucket at the Elementary building.  Thank you for your generosity.  

Pizza Hut Book IT!  Read Your Heart Out!

Book IT! Parent Letter - Please Read

From October - March your child will have an opportunity to fill out their Book IT! reading calendar saying they read 20 minutes a day.  When they turn in their form, they will receive a certificate to Pizza Hut for a free, one-topping Personal Pizza for their reading achievement.

Find a good book and start reading!  

Please continue to fill out your February calendar reading minutes!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  

Parents its Operetta Season!  Mrs. Killian is working very hard to prepare the 4th graders who have the main roles in the school operetta.  Please work with your student on lines or singing parts at home.  Mrs. Killian will be working with the students now through March to prepare for this wonderful event.  

The operetta is on Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Webster Groves Campus.  All students are required to attend and each fourth grader has a significant role in the operetta.

Grandparent's Day at Elementary Campus (K-4th Grade):  This year, we ask that all guests register to attend the event by filling out an online form on the school’s website, www.ccls-stlouis.org (form available directly at this LINK).   Guests may register to attend more than one celebration through the online form.  If you have any questions about “Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day”, please contact the school office at 314-822-7774, or Jen Pawlitz at jpawlitz@ccls-stlouis.org.  Please register by March 1st.

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling lists, field trips, and much more!

Save those BOX TOPS!
Each class will compete to collect the most box tops for the school.  The box tops are collected and turned in for money used to support the school.

Important Dates - Please mark your calendars

*RSVP for Grandparent's Day*

March 3rd-7th - Lutheran Schools Week

March 5th - Magic House coming for 4th grade Hands-On Science Centers

March 6th - 7 p.m. "Follow U" Elementary School Operetta @ Webster Groves

March 14th - 3rd Quarter Report Cards Released

March 17th-21st - Spring Break - No School

April - Achievement Testing

April 16th - Field Trip Beauty and the Beast Theater Production

April 18th - Good Friday - No School

April 21st - Easter Monday - No School

May 22nd - 8th Grade Graduation 

May 23rd - Last Day of School