24-28 de octubre

 ¡Hola Familias! 

We are wrapping up a beautiful week! This week it was a joy to welcome our abuelos y abuelas to Rose Park on Thursday! The kids had a great time engaging in different activities with their grandparents and grandfriends in the classroom. During our program, we all sang together "Yes, Jesus loves me", and "Sí, Cristo me ama"--what a wonderful reminder of God's faithfulness throughout all generations!

Here are some more details of what we've been doing this week...

Reading / Lectura: This week we jumped into the building block for Spanish reading--las sílabas (syllables)! In Spanish, words are comprised of sílabas, which are usually made up of a consonant and a vowel together (e.g. ma-má). This week we learned las sílabas con M: ma, me, mi, mo, mu. Your child might be noticing lots of letters everywhere--ask about the M syllables as well!

Writing / Escritura: We have been using the vocabulary from el cuerpo to work on adding labels to our work. This week we focused on adding more details to our drawings and to adding el punto (a period) at the end of each sentence.

Math / Matemáticas: We are learning to identify and sequence numbers from 1-10 as well as compare them using the terms mayor (greater) and menor (less). We've also been learning about patrones (patterns) and different types we can create and recognize, such as AB, ABB, or ABC.

Bible / Biblia: This week we learned more about the story of José (Joseph). We learned how his brothers sold him into slavery and how he ended up in jail in Egipto. We also learned about the dreams that José interpreted while he was in jail, and how God never left him. Our God is faithful, even in our darkest times!

Social Studies / Estudios Sociales: This week we learned about fall (el otoño) and the different kinds of leaves we can see in trees. We also learned a lot about los murciélagos (bats) and how they live.

Immersion Tip of the Week

Immersion in a second language can be overwhelming, and these kids are champs! Let them know what a great job they are doing. I've told my own kids how I didn't know any Spanish at all when I was their age, and their papi didn't know English. Learning another language breaks down so many barriers, and it is an amazing gift for your child! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this language journey. 

Reading Tip of the Week

There are many, many activities you can do to build your child's reading skills, but the most important thing is that you ENJOY it! Take time this weekend to read with your child. If it's not part of your daily routine, I encourage you to find a time to do so. Reading  20 minutes a day yields amazing results (see infographic at right!).

From the Office...

HCHS’s Theatre Department is proud to present Matilda for the Fall Musical this year! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda is the inspiring story of a girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, psychokinetic powers, and an extraordinary imagination who dreams of a better life. You won’t want to miss this incredibly fun musical. Performances are November 17-19 at 7 pm. Due to licensing restrictions we are unable to livestream this Fall’s production, but you can get your in-person tickets at hollandchristian.org/theatre beginning October 17th.

You’re invited to Swingin' the Night Away! November 4, 6:45-9 pm in the HC high school cafeteria. Enjoy swing dance lessons (6:45-7:30), a dance (7:30-9), dessert and the sounds of big band jazz. $5/person at the door. Music provided by the HC Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Band.  Bring your children, and your parents- it’s a delightful evening with loads of vintage charm! 

Have a great weekend, and enjoy the beautiful sunny weather! Here are some more pictures below.