Newsletter September 2nd - 5th

Math: In Math this week the students will work on lessons 11-13.  There will be a Test on Wednesday, September 3rd.  
Here is a link to our text book online.  
You may also want to download it to a home computer.
Link to Online Math Book click here
Download Math Book click here
Blank Math Homework Sheet

Reading: The students have found a problem and solution in their book.  Next, they will be working on the plot or action steps the characters take to get to their solution.

See the final product on our bulletin board later this week!

In case your child forgets their practice book here is a PDF of the whole book: Treasures: Practice Book O

Art: Students need to have their rough draft drawing ready to go on Friday.  The students are creating digital flipbooks about a topic they have tried at failed, tried again and succeeded.  The whole year I encourage you to use the words how "Failure Leads to Success."  We can learn from our past mistakes. 

Library Days: Thursday is our library day.  Please help your student remember to bring their library books back Thursday morning.

Scholastic Book Club:  You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, September 26th.  Check out the catalog online.  Please use our parent code to log in and order your books.  There is also a scholastic link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog.  Happy Reading! 

Parent Code: J3XC6

Click the link to see what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your student remember their recorder and book on Tuesdays.

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

Take time to worship with your family this weekend.
CCLS partners with five Lutheran Churches in the area.
I hope you can attend one of these churches or a different church of your choice. 
Concordia
Glendale
Mt. Calvary 
Prince of Peace
Webster Gardens

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**

Monday, September 1st - Labor Day; NO School
Thursday, September 18th - Tim Elmore presentation for 

Parents in Washington, MO 7:00 p.m. 
Friday, September 19th - NO School; Teacher Professional Development Meeting

Katie Endorf | 4th Grade Teacher 

Christ Community Lutheran School

Crestwood | Glendale | Kirkwood | Webster 314.961.6595 | 

www.ccls-stlouis.org

          

CCLS is a nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School.

Happy Birthday

Connecting with Australia!

We were fortunate enough to connect with a First Year class from Australia!

The students shared what a healthy item from their lunch.

Check out the pages to see what they said!

Mrs. Brannan's Class

Mrs. Endorf's Class

Mrs. Mackay's Class

CCLS Elementary Curriculum Night 8/28 @ 7 p.m.

Parents please join us on Thursday, August 28th at 7 p.m in Friendship Hall at Webster Gardens Church.
Mrs. Leet will make a few introductions and have an opening with parents then you will move to your child's classroom.  There are two 15 minute sessions available for parents.  There will not be childcare provided so please make arrangements for your children.

Hope to see you all on Thursday!
Mrs. Endorf  

Newsletter August 25th-29th

Math: In Math this week the students will work on lessons 7-10 and Investigation 10 and Test 1 Review.
Blank Math Homework Sheet

Reading: This week we are continuing on the theme of Problem and Solution for our comprehension skills.  The students will be reading out of trade books from our school library as they work on this skill.

In case your child forgets their practice book here is a PDF of the whole book: Treasures: Practice Book O

Art: This week the students are practicing how to make a digital flipbook on their iPads with the app: Flipbook HD.  Students will begin creating digital flipbooks about how "Failure Leads to Success."  We will talk about how we have to try again and again to finally have that successful 'aha' moment.  

Library Days: Thursday is our library day.  Mrs. Senske and Mrs. Headrick are working hard to get the library ready for the big opening the beginning of September. 

Scholastic Book Club:  You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, August 29th.  Check out the catalog online.  Please use our parent code to log in and order your books.  There is also a scholastic link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog.  Happy Reading! 

Parent Code: J3XC6

Click the link to see what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your student remember their recorder and book on Tuesdays.

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

Take time to worship with your family this weekend.
CCLS partners with five Lutheran Churches in the area.
I hope you can attend one of these churches or a different church of your choice. 
Concordia
Glendale
Mt. Calvary 
Prince of Peace
Webster Gardens

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**

Thursday, August 28th - Curriculum Night 7 p.m. **Parents Only**
Monday, September 1st - Labor Day; NO School
Thursday, September 18th - Tim Elmore presentation for parents in Washington, MO 7 p.m. 
Friday, September 19th - NO School; Teacher Professional Development Meeting

Katie Endorf | 4th Grade Teacher 

Christ Community Lutheran School

Crestwood | Glendale | Kirkwood | Webster 314.961.6595 | 

www.ccls-stlouis.org

          

CCLS is a nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School.

Newsletter August 18th - 22nd

Math: In Math this week the students will work on lessons 2-6.  
Blank Math Homework Sheet

Reading: The students did a wonderful job sharing their favorite scenes from the book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.  We will be finishing up discussing the book with a Venn Diagram comparing Peter to the students and working on Cause and Effect.

We will also begin reading in their reading books the story "The Case of the Missing Lunch".  
This week we will focus on working on Problem and Solution charts with other picture books as well.

Art: Students will begin creating digital flipbooks about how "Failure Leads to Success."  We will talk about how we have to try again and again to finally have that successful 'aha' moment.  

Library Days: Thursday is our day to go to the library.  Mrs. Senske and Mrs. Headrick are working hard to get the library ready for the big opening the beginning of September. 

Scholastic Book Club:  You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, August 29th.  Check out the catalog online.  Please use our parent code to log in and order your books.  There is also a scholastic link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog.  Happy Reading! 

Parent Code: J3XC6

Click the link to see what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your student remember their recorder and book on Tuesdays.

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

Take time to worship with your family this weekend.
CCLS partners with five Lutheran Churches in the area.
I hope you can attend one of these churches or a different church of your choice. 
Concordia
Glendale
Mt. Calvary 
Prince of Peace
Webster Gardens

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**

August 22nd - CCLS Carnival 6 p.m - 10 p.m. 
August 23rd - CCLS Carnival 11 a.m - 10 p.m. 
        **Mrs. Endorf will be in the Pie Throwing Booth from 12 p.m - 1 p.m. 
August 28th - Curriculum Night 7 p.m. 
September 1st - Labor Day; NO School
September 18th - Tim Elmore presentation for parents in Washington, MO 7 p.m. 
September 19th - NO School; Teacher Professional Development Meeting

Katie Endorf | 4th Grade Teacher 

Christ Community Lutheran School

Crestwood | Glendale | Kirkwood | Webster314.961.6595 | www.ccls-stlouis.org

          

CCLS is a nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School.

Welcome to CCLS!

Happy First Day of School!

Katie Endorf | 4th Grade Teacher 

Christ Community Lutheran School

Crestwood | Glendale | Kirkwood | Webster314.961.6595 | www.ccls-stlouis.org

          

CCLS is a nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School.

Reading Reflections

4th Grade Reading Reflections

Here is a link to the directions for the reflections due on August 14th.

Katie Endorf | 4th Grade Teacher 

Christ Community Lutheran School

Crestwood | Glendale | Kirkwood | Webster
314.961.6595 | www.ccls-stlouis.org

          

CCLS is a nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School.