Tuesday, November 1, 2016

News and Notes for October 31st-November 4th

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION
Sometimes it can really be difficult to follow instructions. This week we will discuss integrity which is God's power for you to be true to Him and yourself.  Moses and Aaron followed God’s instructions with integrity, yet Pharaoh repeatedly failed to respond to or respect God. Despite Pharaoh’s cruelty of God’s people, God used Pharaoh to reveal Himself. God keeps His promises. This week, have conversations with your child about how God used Moses and Aaron to teach us about integrity. And remember, we live under God’s authority. His plan is full of integrity even when we are not.

Share this prayer with your family:Dear God, it can be really difficult to follow your instructions, especially when I feel pressured by other people to do something different. Still, I know you are the only one who can provide and guide me. You are my Deliverer. You have proven yourself as Lord. You have delivered your people over centuries. You are sovereign and you are trustworthy. I choose to honor you with integrity. I will live in your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

MATH: In Math this week the students will be working on lessons 26-28 and have a test on Tuesday.


Here is a great visual dictionary for Math ConceptsMath is Fun Visual Dictionary

I am pleased to tell you that we will be using a website called IXL in our classroom this year. IXL is a comprehensive learning program offering unlimited math practice problems in thousands of skills.  One of the best things about IXL is that your child can access it from home, so you have a chance to see your child's progress! Your child's unique username and password are in their planner.  You may download the app or use on any device's web browser to access the website.  Please let me know if you need any help.

IXL Website

Link to Online Math Book click here

Use this form to complete homework each night.

Blank Math Homework Sheet

READING: Students are working on character traits as we read The Astronaut and the Onion.  

Accelerated Reader is a program we use at CCLS to help with Reading Comprehension.  Students may use their login to check reading comprehension on their own books at home as well.  We will begin using AR after conference week during the second quarter.  You may have your child login at home as well to take quizzes from stories they have read on their own.

ART: Students will be creating a project that shows how Failure Leads to Success.  This is a great point I like to use throughout the year.  When we fail at anything in life, we can use that experience to help us improve the next time and hopefully succeed in the future.  

LIBRARY DAY: We have a new librarian this year, Mary Sullivan.  Please give her a kind CCLS greeting when you see her in the library. Our library day is always on Thursday.  Please have your student bring their library book(s) with them on Thursdays to renew or return.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB:  You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, December 9th.  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!
**If you are placing a Christmas book order please email me to let me know. I will get the books to you instead of the your student.**
Parent Code: J3CX6




Click the link to see what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your child set up a time to practice the recorder each week.
mrskilliansings.blogspot.com 

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.  Please feel free to bring in your BOX TOPS whenever you have them.

Check the Assignment Calendar for more details on classwork.  Students must use their ______@ccls-stlouis.org email account to view the calendar on any device.
4th Grade Assignment Calendar

**IMPORTANT DATES - Please mark your calendars**
October 23rd-27th - Elementary Book Fair
October 25th - Candy Corn Festival for Preschoolers and Kindergartners 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Webster Campus
October 27th -  **Early Dismissal at Noon**/Student-Led Conferences                      
October 28th - NO School/Student-Led Conferences

November 16th - Field Trip to the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the St. Louis Zoo - Please consider joining us all day or for the afternoon at the zoo doing a Biblical Scavenger Hunt.

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.

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