Week of February 4th

National Lutheran Schools' Week was so much fun! 

Here's a look back on some of the fun... 

On Friday, every child received the name of the Famous American he/she will be researching. If you have any questions about my expectations, please let me know as soon as possible. Basically, read and research as much as possible, and take notes so that your child "becomes an expert" on their person. Having a vast amount of knowledge will help with writing the biography in class.

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION PROJECT

This week we will read about the Centurion Servant who was healed in Matthew chapter 8. Our virtue is RESPECT, which we define as God's power for you to honor Him and others. The "Big Question" is - How is respect for Jesus and others a reflection of your faith? 

PHONICS and SPELLING

We'll be reading, sorting and spelling words with the "ou" and "ow" spelling patterns.

READING SKILLS and STRATEGIES 

In reading, we'll continue to target identifying the differences between fiction and nonfiction. We'll read another biography about the famous author, Tomie DePaola, and then compare it to one of his well-known books, The Art Lesson. Reading various autobiographies has been a great segway for all the biographies your children will be reading for their the famous American projects. 

GRAMMAR AND WRITING 

We go through the steps day after day... brainstorming, drafting, editing, revising and publishing... sometimes forgetting the importance of it all. Well, our field trip to Concordia Publishing House on Wednesday will be a fantastic way for your children to see this writing process become a reality at an authentic publishing company!

In turn, students are still wrapping up and publishing their own realistic fiction stories. Some of them have even begun "writing a series" with their characters. Each child has a different goal, but everyone will be using their unique craft as they experience what it's like to be an author. Be proud! 

NEWS and NOTES 

• February 6th - Morning Field Trip to CPH to learn more about publishing books 
• February 10th - CCLS Sunday at Glendale 9:15 service 
• February 15th - Another Author Visit! Mike Wohnoutka will be visiting at 1:15
• February 16th - CCLS Auction 
• February 18th - NO SCHOOL

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK!