17-20 de marzo

¡Hola Familias!

It was a short, but a great week! We've been making lots of growth and having fun learning and playing together! As spring break is on the horizon, we have a lot to celebrate together!

Here's what we've been up to this week...

Lectura / Reading: This week we studied the syllables ha, he, hi, ho, hu. In Spanish, the "h" is a silent letter, so we've been working on memorizing words that begin with this letter!

Escritura / Writing: We continued our instructivo, or how-to, unit by writing about how to make sandwiches and making chocolate caliente! Soon we will be starting to think about things we know how to do: build a snowman, draw a house, build a paper airplane, make a s'more, and more! 

Math / Matemáticas: This week we have continued practicing the numbers from 11-19, counting objects, writing numbers, and solving equations.

Bible / Biblia: This week we finished our Old Testament study for now with the story of Eliseo (Elisha). We learned how Elisha helped the widow and God provided for her by multiplying the oil in her jar. Our God is a faithful provider!

Immersion Tip of the Week

When your child brings home work from school (from any subject), ask him/her to be the "teacher" and tell you about it. Ask questions and let your child be the expert! Show your child how proud and impressed you are by his/her growing language skills. 

Reading Tip of the Week

You already know that reading to your child is critically important, but did you also know that talking to your child is just as important? When we engage in conversation, we model language, taking turns, eye contact, listening behaviors, comprehension, and good manners. Take some time to talk to your child this weekend. Ask about his/her favorite activities in school, games to play on the playground, or just play together!

P/T Conferences

I am looking forward to meeting with you this coming Thursday (3/26), or the following Monday (3/30). See you then!

Field Trip to Ramirez Bakery

Next week on Wednesday, we will be visiting Ramirez Bakery to learn about typical Mexican pan dulce, or sweet bread. It will be a fun trip for everyone! Please send $1 with your child that day to "buy" a cookie that he/she will help make! I am all set for parent volunteers; thank you!

Maestra Absent

I will be absent next week Monday (for a training) and Tuesday (for an appointment). Mrs. Bouws will be with the students on Monday, and Mr. Kanis will be with them on Tuesday. I know the kids will do a great job, and I look forward to seeing them on Wednesday!

From the Office

• Tulip Time is coming! If you have a 1st through 4th grade student, please select how they plan to participate in the Tulip Time parade by using this form!

• Upcoming Dates:

• March 20: Reports Card Live

• March 26 + 30: Parent Teacher Conferences

• April 3-10 Spring Break

• April 22-24: Book Fair at Rose Park (times coming soon!)

• April 27 - May 8: Swim Lessons 1st - 4th at Holland Aquatic Center

• Guinea Pig Sleepovers? Is your family interested in caring for a guinea pig over Spring Break? It’s a great way to try out having a pet for a short time! If so, please contact Mrs. VanderZwaag (kvanderzwaag@hollandchristian.org) to connect. Thanks!

  
  

• Community Opportunities: The below list of organizations are not necessarily affiliated with Holland Christian Schools but have requested the sharing of these community opportunities:

Hi, I’m Aubrey Taylor (HCHS student) and I have officially launched a specialized babysitting service! As the oldest of 3 kids (one with level 1 Autism) and a daughter to business owners I know what it takes to combine responsibility, safety, patience and fun! If you need someone for a couple hours one time, a weekly standing appointment, extra hands at a birthday party or wedding, extra hands at a pool/the beach, or you overbooked yourself and need help! If you want to know more or to request a day/time, please goto this link and under my link tree is the form  https://www.instagram.com/lakeshoresittersmi?igsh=YnJkaTVyc3h5cHRr

Here are a few more photos from the week (also on Smugmug). Have a great weekend!

9-13 de marzo

 ¡Hola Familias! 

We have had a busy and full week in kindergarten! We had some beautiful and some not-so-beautiful weather. We are looking forward to la primavera (springtime), as well as spring break and la Pascua (Easter) coming up in a few weeks! In the meantime, there is a lot going on! This week we enjoyed a band performance on Tuesday morning, learned parts of Matthew 28 during Sing, Move and Memorize, and did a fun activity with our buddies on Thursday afternoon!

Here is an update on our week...

Reading / Lectura: This week we learned the syllables with y: ya, ye, yi, yo, yu. The letter y also makes the same sounds as the Spanish digraph ll. We've also been learning to distinguish between fiction and nonfiction books.

Writing / Escritura: This week we started learning about instructivos, or how-to writing. We first learned how to make limonada (limeade), which is a very typical drink made in Mexico where I used to live. We also had fun making sándwiches de maní y mermelada (PB&J sandwiches)!

Math / Matemáticas: We have continued working on counting to 100 by 1s and 10s. We are practicing forming teen numbers by using decenas (tens) and unidades (ones). We are also working on recognizing the parts of 10, such as 1+9, 2+8, etc. Finally, we are working on telling and solving number stories.

Bible / Biblia: This week we learned about the prophet Elías, who listened to God even when el Rey Acab (King Ahab) worshipped idols. We learned about how Elías built an altar and prayed for fire from heaven--and how God sent it! Our God is the one true God! 

Science / Ciencias: This week we have continued our study of force and motion. We are trying to figure out what makes a person or object go faster or slower down a slide, conducting experiments to test our theories. We tried changing the surface of our slides (e.g. adding a towel, turf, felt, bubble wrap, etc.) to see if it made objects go faster or slower.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

...are on Thursday, March 26th, and Monday, March 30th! I look forward to talking with you about your child's progress! *If you have not signed up for a conference, please reach out to me so you can do so ASAP!

From the Office

• Tulip Time is coming! If you have a 1st through 4th grade student, please select how they plan to participate in the Tulip Time parade by using this form!

• Swinging the Night Away! The Holland Christian Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Jazz Band are proud to present Swingin’ the Night Away in the HCHS cafeteria on Friday, March 20, from 6:45 to 9  pm. Admission is $5, and goes to support the music programs at HCHS. Dance instructors will be on hand from 6:45 pm-7:30 pm to teach  the basic steps of swing, so the evening can be enjoyed by novice and experienced  dancers alike. Not in the mood for dancing? Come socialize, indulge in some delicious  desserts, punch, and enjoy the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington  and more. Sign up HERE if you'd like to bless us with a dessert or help out with the event!

• Upcoming Dates:

• March 16: No School

• March 20: Reports Card Live

• March 26 + 30: Parent Teacher Conferences

• April 3-10 Spring Break

• April 27 - May 8: Swim Lessons 1st - 4th at Holland Aquatic Center

That's all for now, familias! Have a wonderful day tomorrow and weekend. Here are some photos from our week (also on Smugmug):