Nov. 26 Weekly Note

We are halfway through the 2nd quarter already! Progress reports will be sent home with your child on Friday.
The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tuesday - #68, 80, 88
Thursday - #141, 7th Commandment
Friday – Hymn 23:1-2
This week we are working on spelling unit 13. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is no math test this week. The next math test will be Mon., Dec. 3. The students will review for their English test on verbs this week Wed., and the test will be Mon., Dec. 3. The students are currently working on writing a persuasive letter. We are nearing the end of Where the Red Fern Grows. After we finish reading the novel we will be watching the video based on the book. With the Christmas program just around the corner we will be spending some extra time practicing the narrations and songs during the school day.
The 5th grade has a book report due Fri., Dec. 7. The note explaining the project details is attached to this week’s weekly note.
Grades 3-5 sing in the 11:15 AM service this coming Sun., Dec. 2. Please fill out the attached singing note and return to school by Thursday.
During this busy time of Christmas preparations, please plan to join us for some special worship services at Apostles. What wonderful blessings the Lord has given us through the gift of His Son!
Sun., Dec. 2, 11:15 AM Grades 3-5 sing
Sun., Dec. 2, 7:00 PM Advent Song Service (Jr. Choir sings)
Thurs., Dec. 6, 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Sat., Dec. 8, 5:30 PM Christmas Cantata
Sun., Dec. 9 8:45 AM Christmas Cantata (Jr. Choir sings)
Thurs., Dec. 13, 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Sat., Dec. 15 5:30 & 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program (K-8)
Sun., Dec. 16 8:45 &11:15 AM Sunday worship
Thurs., Dec. 20 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Mon., Dec. 24 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 PM Christmas Eve services
Tues., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day
The 5th grade will be having the class Christmas party on the afternoon of Thurs., Dec. 13. The students will exchange gifts among each other. We will not exchange names but will play a game to distribute the gifts. Please be sure to label whom the gift is from so the students can thank each other. The girls should bring a gift for a girl and the boys should bring a gift for a boy. Please limit gifts to $5. We will have some snacks for our party. Please let me know if you are willing to bring a treat to share with the class. Thanks!
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week!