News and Classwork

Information
- Early next week, your child will bring home a paper bag which should be decorated for our Valentine's Day party on Thursday, February 13. 


  Repeats 
- Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart is on Wednesday, February 12 from 9:45-10:45. Please let Mrs. Steinbacher know if you're available to help. (msteinbacher@zionharvester.org) Donation envelopes should be returned by February 12, but "duck coupons," may be redeemed at any time.

- Our Valentine's Day party will be on Thursday, February 13. Please note that we have 19 students in our class, and you can find a list of names on the information page of this blog. Also, please note Zion's new school-wide policy that candy should not be included with valentines. (Pencils, erasers, or temporary tattoos would be good alternatives.)

- We will have NO school on Monday, February 17 (President's Day). Make-up snow days will be considered at the end of the school year, if needed.

- If your student wants to earn a free ticket to Six Flags this summer, the "Read to Succeed" form should be returned by Monday, February 24.

- Save the date: Grandparents Day will be on Friday, March 14.

- As we trudge through cold and flu season, please remember Zion's "24-hours of vomit/fever-free without medication" policy before sending your child back to school.

Class Work
Memory
Tuesday: I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:17-18

Friday: none

Religion
We will continue Unit 5- God Hears and Answers His People. God encourages us to pray for His help in times of temptation or trouble.

Spelling
Spelling Pattern:
"east" (like Easter)
"unch" (like munch)
"all" (like mall)

Challenge: heart, valentine, February, letter, friend.

Grammar
We will learn that irregular verbs have special spelling in the past tense or with a helping verb. (do, did, has done)

Math
We will focus on area of a rectangle, sum of three addends, and dividing by 2 and 5. Our next test will be on Thursday, February 13.

Science
We will continue learning about simple machines- inclined plane, wedge, and screw.

Social Studies
We will continue Chapter 8- How does our Economy Work? We will learn about supply and demand and how they relate to each other by setting up a classroom "fruit market."


We helped Miss Limback's kindergarteners with a "building" project this afternoon. 

Zion Lutheran School's Vision: Ministering to families in Jesus' love while embracing and enhancing each child's gifts.