Here is what we have been up to this week...
Reading / Lectura: We learned the syllables ra, re, ri, ro, ru this week. We've also been learning about verbs in different forms, such as yo (I), tú (informal you), and nosotros (we). As we read, we have been working on summarizing a story into beginning, middle, and end, as well as talking about how characters feel.
Math / Matemáticas: This week we have been working on comparing numbers, representing teen numbers using equations with 10, and reviewing addition and subtraction facts.
Bible / Biblia: We have started to learn about the prophet Elías, or Elijah. We've been talking about how his job as a prophet was to speak God's word to the people. God always took care of Elías, even when he faced opposition from el rey Acab (King Ahab) and from others.
Science / Ciencias: Our plants in the invernadero (greenhouse) are starting to grow! We have also been learning about force and motion, discovering how we can make objects move faster and farther.
Immersion Tip of the Week
Your child may be starting to decode words using Spanish pronunciation, even if the words are in English! This can be fun to listen to, but don't worry about "fixing" your child's pronunciation. You can simply say, "Wow! That's exactly how you'd say it in Spanish! In English we say the sounds like this: ____". Your child will start to unconsciously separate English from Spanish as you continue to read at home and as he/she continues to grow in reading skills.
Reading Tip of the Week
Speaking of reading, make sure you are reading every day at home! If you do not have a regular "reading routine" (e.g. before bedtime, right after school, etc.), make it a point to establish one--and stick to it! Life can get hectic, but I have to say, as a parent I really enjoy slowing down every evening to read with my kids.
TRIP Training
How would you like to learn how you can receive dollars that go directly to your family's tuition account simply by going about your ordinary business transactions? Our Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) almost sounds too good to be true! But it's TRUE! And it works! Much of the TRIP exchanges can now be done directly on your phone! Kristi and Kim, our amazing TRIP coordinators, are willing to offer curious parents a workshop to learn how to participate so you can also receive some reductions in your tuition just by ordinary exchanges such as purchasing groceries, buying gas and taking a vacation! Even some orthodontists can be linked with your TRIP account! Join us for either of these two workshop sessions and bring your phone! You'll walk away from the time together ready to start chipping at your bill thanks to TRIP!
- March 1 at 6:30 at the High School in the lecture hall
- March 7 at 2:00 at Rose Park in the media center
Kids’ Stuff Resale- Donating Day
NEW this year- If you have high quality items you would like to donate to the Kids Stuff Resale (items we could price at $15+ each), we will be accepting donations on Wednesday, March 2 in the admin office of the high school (Door B). Items can be dropped off between 8am-4pm this day only. Questions? Contact Michelle Schaap at mschaap@hollandchristian.org.
Coming Up...
-Monday, February 20th: No school (winter break/staff PD)
-Monday, March 20th and Monday, March 27th: Parent/Teacher Conferences (let me know if you did not receive an email to sign up for one!)
-March 31-April 7: Spring break
Have a great long weekend, familias! See you next Tuesday!
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