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This week we learned about how a setting of a story is not just outside or inside, but is descriptive and includes a time (when), place (where), and environment (what). The kids each chose a minion sticker and designed a descriptive setting for their minion. Then in centers throughout the week, the kids worked on writing stories about their minion with directions to include a beginning, middle, and end, information on their character, and a descriptive setting. Be sure to look for these minion stories in their Homework folders from Friday.

In science this week, we learned how erosion shapes the land, causing the land to change slowly. We learned how water and wind can slowly change the surface of the earth over time.

Brainstorming short vowel sounds

Learning about primary and secondary colors

Mrs. Stuhr came to visit! The kids learned about the power of prayer

They made prayer journals with Mrs. Stuhr using shaving cream. 

We got a little messy!

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2
Spelling: ine/ice:

fine, mine, whine, line, vine, slice, mice, nice, dice, ice

Grammar: Plural Nouns
Phonics: Long Vowel Sounds
Reading: Problem and Solution
Math: TEST Friday
Science: Earth Changes Quickly
Writing: Natural Disaster Report

Important News/Information:

• Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15th. A sheet was sent home on Friday listing the time your family is scheduled for. Please return the bottom half of the sheet, letting me know if it does or does not work for you. Thank you!
• Field Trip forms for the St. Louis Art Museum were sent home on Friday. Please have the permission slip form signed and returned as soon as possible! Also double check that your child has turned in their permission slip for the F.I.S.H. pantry
• Book Orders will be due next Friday, Oct. 9th. Every child that places an order will get a brand new Geronimo Stilton book for free!!!
• End of 3rd Quarter is next Friday, Oct. 9th
• F.I.S.H. Pantry is in desperate need of volunteers age 16 and older on November 21 between 9:30am-4:00pm. Rhonda Coplin was hoping to organize a Zion parent outing. If interested in volunteering (for a half or full day) let her know! Thanks for serving:)