Monday, December 14, 2009

Wow, one week left before Christmas Vacation begins! We have a busy week with our Christmas Program practices, Christmas Party, and daily assignments.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. 10th Comm., Eph. 2:8-9
Thurs. Matt. 4:10, Matt. 18: 20, I John 1:7

We are working on spelling unit 16 this week. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is a math test this Wednesday.

We will be having our class Christmas party in the afternoon on Friday. Please remember you do not need to send a lunch to school with your child. You may want to send a snack for morning recess. Notes will be sent home reminding you what you volunteered to bring for the party. Please have the treats ready (cut, popped, frosted, warmed, etc.) and at school by noon on Friday! Thanks to all who have already offered assistance ~ we are planning on a delicious and special lunch. : )

The Christmas party will be held Friday afternoon! Students should bring their wrapped gifts to school by Thursday morning and place them under the tree. Remember to sign your name on the gift that is brought!
All students are involved in the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 19 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. We will be having a joint practice on Saturday morning, Dec. 19, from 9:00-11:00 AM. We are very excited to share the news of Jesus’ birth with you! Students will meet in the classroom on Sat. at 5:00 PM. Please plan to join us for the other special services as well.

Thurs., Dec. 17 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 19 5:30, 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 20 8:45, 11:15 AM Traditional & Contemporary
Thurs., Dec. 24 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM Traditional Christmas Service
Thurs., Dec. 24 9:00, 11:00 PM Contemporary Christmas Service
Fri., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day Festival Service
Thurs., Dec. 31 7:00 PM New Year’s Eve Service

I pray all the students and families enjoy a relaxing and fun Christmas vacation ~ remembering Jesus as the reason we celebrate! I am excited to be traveling to MN to spend time with my family. I look forward to visiting my parents, siblings and extended family. See you in 2010!

A Blessed Christmas to you! Miss Tjernagel

Monday, December 7, 2009

Happy December to you! There are two busy weeks left before the Christmas vacation begins. We are preparing to share the message of Christ’s birth through recitation and songs at the Children’s Christmas Program on Dec. 19 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. Books of Bible (OT), Ps. 145: 15-16
Wed. Christmas Recitation
Thurs. 9th Comm. II Tim. 3:16
Fri. Christmas Recitation

This week’s spelling is unit 15. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. There will be a math test on Tuesday. The reading test will be this week Wednesday.

The class will be watching The Nativity Story next week. Please sign and return the permission slip by this Fri., Dec. 11. Thanks!

The class Christmas party will be on Thursday, Dec. 17. I am still looking for some help with volunteers to bring treats. Please see the note sent home on Monday and let me know if you are willing to help. Thanks! The students may bring the gift to exchange with a classmate starting Monday, Dec. 14.

During this busy time of year we prepare our hearts for Christ. Below is a listing of worship opportunities that Apostles offers. Please plan to join us as we celebrate with a variety of services!

Thurs., Dec. 10 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 12 5:30 PM Choir Cantata Service
Sun., Dec. 13 8:45 AM Choir Cantata Service
Sun., Dec. 13 11:15 AM Contemporary Service
Thurs., Dec. 17 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 19 5:30, 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 20 8:45, 11:15 AM Traditional & Contemporary
Thurs., Dec. 24 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM Traditional Christmas Service
Thurs., Dec. 24 9:00, 11:00 PM Contemporary Christmas Service
Fri., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day Festival Service
Thurs., Dec. 31 7:00 PM New Year’s Eve Service

Have a blessed week! Miss Tjernagel

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

I pray that you had a blessed Thanksgiving! 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:
Thurs. 8th Comm., Is. 41:10
Fri. Hymn 2: 1-3

This week we are working on spelling unit 14. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is a math and science test on Monday. There will be an English test on Wednesday. We will be finishing Where the Red Fern Grows next week and taking a test. We will also be watching the movie based on the book. With the Christmas program just around the corner we will be spending some extra time practicing the recitations and songs during the school day.

School dismisses at noon this Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch, but homeroom will be open from noon-6:00 PM.

If you have not done so, please remember to return the field trip slip and $12.50 fee by Friday, December 4. I still have room for 3 chaperones.

The students in Jr. Choir and I will be going Christmas caroling at Vasona Creek Healthcare Center this Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 PM. Mr. Fillner and Mr. Washburn will be spending the afternoon with the 5th grade students not in Jr. Choir.

The Children’s Christmas Program is Saturday, December 19 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. The students will be participating at both of these times.

The 5th grade will be having the class Christmas party on the afternoon of Thurs., Dec. 17. 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 keep gifts in the range of $5-$7. We will have snacks and food items at lunch for our party. Students will not need to pack a separate lunch or order hot lunch for that day. Please let me know if you are willing to bring a food item to share with the class. Thanks!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving! May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and enjoy God’s blessings of family, friends, food, and fun. May we all be reminded to live each day as a day of ‘Thanks-living’ to the Lord! Join us for Thanksgiving services on Wed. at 7:00 PM or Thurs. at 9:00 AM.

This is a shortened school week due to the Thanksgiving break. School will dismiss at noon on Wednesday. I’ll see you again on Monday, November 30. We will be busy for those three weeks preparing for the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 19.

The social studies project due date is this week Wednesday, November 25! It will be enjoyable to see the students’ hard work in their various projects this coming January.

The students have Ps. 14:1 and Luther’s Morning Prayer to recite on Tuesday. There will be no spelling unit this week. There will be a math test and science test on Mon., Nov. 30. There will be an English test on sentences Wed., Dec. 2.

The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you for all the wonderful book donations for the classroom. They are very much appreciated by the students and myself and will be put to great use!

The next field trip will be Tues., Jan. 19. Please look for the field trip note that was sent home on Monday.

‘Tis the season! With the various illnesses around, please be sure to email/call the school to let us know if your child will be absent. Thanks much!

Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Miss Tjernagel

Monday, November 16, 2009

Welcome to our trip around the world at school! The Scholastic Book Fair is here. Come and check out the great selection of books and items that are offered. There will be fun class activities throughout the week. See you there!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. Ps. 51:10, Ps. 37: 5, Ps. 119: 105
Thurs. 7th Comm., I Peter 5:8
Fri. Hymn 609: 1-2

The spelling unit 13 pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. There will be a math test on Wednesday.

The social studies fair project due date is next week Wednesday, November 25!

Have a blessed week!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Welcome back to school! I pray you had a wonderfully fun, long weekend.

The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tues. 6th Comm., Eph. 4:32
Thurs. Matt. 19:6, Rom. 8:28
Fri. Hymn 506: 1-2

This week we are reviewing spelling units 7-11. The pretest on unit 12 will be Monday and the final test Friday. There will also be a math test on Tuesday.

Graded papers and 1st Quarter Report Cards will be sent home on Monday. Please sign and return the envelope by this Friday. Parent/Teacher Conferences are also this week, so please check for your scheduled time so that each meeting can start and end on time. Thanks.

This week the 5th grade is working on a special project for the book fair. We are building a model of the Great Wall of China using sugar cubes. The cost of the project is $4 per student. Please return the money (or check made to Julie Tjernagel) to me by Thursday, Nov. 12. Thanks!

It’s almost here! The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Apostles starting November 16. Be sure to come and check out the great selection of books and items that will be offered. It will be like traveling the world!!!

Please think about helping with the book fair. Help is needed throughout the week to make the fair a success! You may contact me or Mrs. Tricia Mueller if you are interested.

The due date for the social studies fair project is soon approaching! The project ideas are due Wednesday, November 25.

Have a great week!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Welcome to the last week of the 1st Quarter! The time has been flying so very quickly. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, October 30.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 4th Comm., Prov. 3:5
Thurs.: Prov. 13:24, Rom. 8:28
Fri.: Hymn 203: 1-2

We are on spelling unit 9 this week. The final test will be on Friday. There will also be a math test this week Tuesday. There will be an English test on verbs next week Wednesday.

On Thursday morning the student body will be watching the musical presentation called “A Barnyard Moosical” by grades 1-3, with an opening act by the kindergarten. We are looking forward to the fun!

Grades 3-5 sing in church this Sunday, October 25 in the 11:15 AM service. Please sign and return the singing form by Thursday. Thanks!

The mystery book report is due Monday, November 9. A sheet describing the project details was sent home on Monday.

October is National Popcorn Month. The students wrote some great stories about what would happen if they were popping some popcorn and it wouldn’t stop popping ~ they were very creative! We will be having a ‘Popcorn Party’ this Friday and learning more about popcorn.

Have a blessed week!
Miss Tjernagel

Monday, October 12, 2009

I hope you were able to enjoy the Harvest Fest at Apostles on Friday night – what a fun time it was! We also had great reason to celebrate on Sunday and thank God for the 40 years of blessings He has granted to Apostles Lutheran School. May God’s blessings continue to pour out!
This Wednesday morning the students will enjoy the Wildlife Assembly presentation of animals with the entire student body. Parents are welcome to join us at 9:30 AM for the excitement!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. I Peter 5:7, I John 1:7
Fri. Hymn 405: 1-3

We are on spelling unit 8 this week. The final test will be on Friday.
The students took a math test on Monday. There will be a Catechism Review on lessons 1-12 on Tuesday, and there will be a test on the book Hatchet on Thursday.

The students read some interesting books for the realistic fiction book report! The next book report will be on a mystery book. Students should choose a mystery book and bring it to school to be approved by Monday, October 19.

Join us this Tuesday evening for some food, fun, and fellowship at California Pizza Kitchen. Bring in the flier and Apostles will receive 20% of the purchase. Hope to see you there!

School will dismiss at noon on Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch on Friday. Homeroom will be available from noon until 6:00 PM.

With the various illnesses upon us please remember to call or email and let me know if your child will be absent from school. Assignments will be sent home with a sibling or can be picked up at the end of the school day. Thanks!

Have a blessed week!
Miss Tjernagel

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

This coming Sunday, October 11, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apostles Lutheran School! We are very thankful for all the blessings God has granted Apostles through the years. Grades 5-8 will be singing in the 11:15 AM service. Please return the singing note by Thursday.

Orders for the 40th anniversary school apparel are due this Friday, October 9. Be sure to check out the wide variety of clothing items that are available! Order forms and payment can be returned to the school office.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. Luke 11:28, Matt. 22:37
Thurs. Ps. 37:5
Fri. Hymn 426: 1-3

The unit 7 spelling test will be on Friday. A science test on unit 2 will be this Thursday. The next math test will be on Mon., Oct. 12.

October book order forms were sent home last Monday. The order return date has been extended until this Wed., Oct. 7. Please be sure to make payment in the form of a check made out to Scholastic – thanks!

The Harvest Festival is this Friday, October 9. Help is still needed to run some of the games for the evening. If you are able to help, please contact Mr. Luehring and let him know. Thanks!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

This week we are taking the Terra Nova standardized tests. Thanks in advance for having your child at school on time so that we can follow the testing schedule. There will be no piano or instrumental lessons this week due to the testing! Lessons will resume the following week.

Due to the testing this week the class schedule and homework assignments will be lighter. Students are allowed to work on the assigned test and check their work on that test during the allotted time. Each child will also have a book to read should they finish the testing early.

A new memory calendar for the month of October was sent home on Monday. Please be sure to post the calendar and refer to it daily. Let me know if you would like an extra calendar for you and your child! This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 3rd Comm., Prov. 3:5
Wed.: Books of the Bible (NT)
Thurs.: Luke 10:16, Ps. 50:15
Fri.: Hymn 573: 1-2

The students will take the unit 6 spelling test on Friday. There will also be a math test on Friday. The realistic fiction book report is due this Friday, October 2! The social studies ‘states and capitals’ quiz will be next Tuesday.

Progress reports will be sent home on Tuesday. There will be a drop-in parent teacher conference this Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM. Please feel free to stop in the classroom and talk with me.

October book order forms were sent home on Monday. Please return all order forms and payment to Miss Tjernagel by Monday, October 5!

There are a few Keeping Our Children Safe classes that are still being offered. All school parents do need to take this class. Thanks!
• Thursday, October 1, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, October 21, 3:00pm
• Wednesday, November 11, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, December 16, 2:00pm

Have a blessed week,
Miss Tjernagel

Monday, September 21, 2009

‘Happy Fall’ to you! I love the cooler weather and color changes that come with fall. Things in this life change often; how happy and blessed we are to know that our God will never change!
Next week the students will be taking the Terra Nova standardized tests. Please make sure that your child is at school promptly in order to stay on the testing schedule. It would be best to schedule any dr., dentist, or other appointments after 3:00 for that week. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! There will be no piano or instrumental lessons during testing week. Lessons will resume the week of October 5.
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: Matt. 7:15, Is. 43:11
Wed.: Books of Bible (Old Testament)
Thurs.: Ps. 50:15, Ps. 37:5, Heb. 11:1
Fri.: Hymn 304: 1-2
The students took their first English test on Monday and they will take the unit 5 spelling test on Friday. There will be no math test this week. The realistic fiction book report is due by Friday, October 2.
October milk slips came home on Monday. All slips and payment need to be returned by Fri., Sept. 25.
Parent volunteer forms for classroom help were sent home on Monday. If you are willing and able to help please return the slip by this Friday – thanks!
School dismisses at 12:00 noon this Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. Homeroom is open from noon-6:00 PM. There will be no hot lunch on Friday.
The mid-term is this Friday. Progress reports will be sent home with each student. There will be an open-house parent/teacher conference night on Tues., Sept. 29 from 5:00-7:00 PM. I hope you will stop in and see the classroom and talk to me!

Have a great last full week of September!
Miss Tjernagel

Monday, September 14, 2009

Smile!!! School pictures will be taken this Wednesday, September 16! Order forms and payment need to be returned to Miss Tjernagel by Wednesday. All students will have their picture taken regardless of whether pictures are ordered or not. Students not ordering pictures should also return the envelope and have just the student and teacher name portions filled out. Please let me know if you have any questions!
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues., Sept. 15: Matt. 28:19-20, I John 3:15
Thurs., Sept. 17: 2nd Comm.
Fri., Sept. 18: Hymn 411: 1-2
This week we are on spelling unit 4. A pretest is taken each Monday, and those students who correctly spell all the words are not required to take the test on Friday. The 5th grade will take their first English test next Monday, September 21! The test will cover the various types of nouns (singular, plural, possessive, etc.). A review for the test will take place this Wednesday. The 5th grade students will take another math test this Friday, September 18. I was very pleased with the results from the first test – keep up the great work! : )
The field trip to the Sportsplex is this Thursday. We will be eating lunch at the Sportsplex after the field trip, so all students will need to bring a bag lunch. These are the Keeping Our Children Safe classes that are offered this week before the field trip.
Monday, September 14, 7:15pm (After Pioneers)
Tuesday, September 15, 4:30pm
Forms and payment for the Volleyball Mixer are due Friday, September 18! This is a fun opportunity for the students to play volleyball and get to know students from other WELS schools in our area. Plan to join us on Saturday, October 3!

Have a great week!
Miss Tjernagel

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

I hope you enjoyed a fun and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! We are now entering week number three of the school year and the students and I are settling into our routines. I continue to enjoy learning more about each student!

Please look for a chapel offering envelope which will be attached to the weekly note. These offerings will be going to the San Carlos Apache Mission so they can learn more of Jesus. The envelopes can be returned to school any day during the week.

Thanks to the students and parents for participating in our first singing opportunity of the year. The students did a wonderful job using their voices to praise the Lord!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: Matthew 22:37, Romans 3:23
Thurs.: Psalm 50:15, Romans 5:12
Fri.: Hymn 422: 1-2

The students will have their first math test this Wednesday! There will be a math test after each five lessons, and the test will cover all material previously studied. A review sheet will be sent home the day before each test. Please feel free to help your child review the material and prepare for the test. This week we are reviewing the first chapter in science. We have been studying cells and what they do, how body systems transport materials, and how bones, muscles, and nerves work together. The students will have a test on Thursday. During reading class we will be reading the novel “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. Gary was born in Minneapolis, MN and attended school in Bemidji, MN. We will be reading the novel over the next few weeks.
The realistic fiction book report is due Fri., Oct. 2. Students may read the book and work on the report at school or at home. Each student will receive one brown paper lunch bag for the project.
The Book Order due date has been extended to Wed., Sept. 9. All order forms and payment should be returned to Miss Tjernagel.

The field trip form and payment for the Sportsplex is due Wed., Sept. 9. The students will be bringing a bag lunch to eat after the field trip. We are still in need of drivers, so if you are able to help please let me know! Following is a list of the dates and times for the Keeping Our Children Safe classes.
• Monday, September 14, 7:15pm (After Pioneers)
• Tuesday, September 15, 4:30pm
• Saturday, September 19, 11:00am
• Monday, September 28, 6:15 pm (After Pioneer Dev.)
• Wednesday, September 23, 2:00pm
• Thursday, October 1, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, October 21, 3:00pm
• Wednesday, November 11, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, December 16, 2:00pm

The instrumental lessons will begin on Tues., Sept. 15. Look for a note with the lesson time, some information about Mr. Reed, and instrument rental information.

Permission slips and payment for the Volleyball Mixer are due Fri., Sept. 18. Plan to join us for a fun day of games and fellowship with our fellow WELS schools!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Welcome to week two! We had a great (and very hot!) first week of school.

Memory passages this week are due Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please remind your child to practice at home so he/she is ready to recite in the morning upon arrival!
• Tues.: Ps. 139:14
• Thurs.: 1st Comm., John 3:16
• Fri.: Hymn 221:1-2

The first math test will be Wednesday, September 9. There is generally one math test each week. The first book report is due Friday, October 2. Please look for the note that was sent home.

Grades 3-5 will sing in church this Sunday, September 6 at the 8:45 AM service! Please sign and return the note that was sent home.

Please remember to send your child’s earthquake kit to school by Tuesday, September 8! Thank you to those who have already returned the kits.

Please be sure to have book covers on all hardcover school books by Tuesday, September 8! Thank you for helping to keep the books in good condition.

September book orders were sent home. Please return all order forms and payment in an envelope to Miss Tjernagel by Tuesday, September 8!

All students need to have tennis shoes at school for PE class on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Monday Mile will begin this week. Please also note that your child may wish to bring a sweatshirt or jacket for the cooler mornings.

Vision Screening will be held at school for grade 5 this Thursday, September 3.

Instrumental forms and fees are due Friday, September 4. Please return all forms to Miss Tjernagel.

We will be having an Open House at school September 8-11. Please invite any prospective friends and families that may be interested in a great education to check us out!

Grades 3-5 will be going on a field trip on Thursday, September 17. Please look for the field trip form that was sent home.

Anyone wishing to volunteer in the classroom, on field trips, or drive for various trips needs to attend the Keeping Our Children Safe class. Volunteers do need to take the class each year. Following is a list of available class times:
• Wednesday, September 9, 2:00pm
• Monday, September 14, 7:15pm (After Pioneers)
• Tuesday, September 15, 4:30pm
• Saturday, September 19, 11:00am
• Monday, September 28, 6:15 pm (After Pioneer Dev.)
• Wednesday, September 23, 2:00pm
• Thursday, October 1, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, October 21, 3:00pm
• Wednesday, November 11, 4:30pm
• Wednesday, December 16, 2:00pm

Graded papers will come home in a folder with your child every Friday. Inside the folder there is a sheet for you to sign indicating that you have looked at your child’s work, and then the folder should be returned to school on Monday. All work should stay at home unless there is a note on the assignment, or if you have a question. Thanks!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Tjernagel

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Welcome back to school! I pray you had a wonderful and refreshing summer vacation. I am very excited for a great school year! I look forward to working together with each of you as your child grows academically, physically, and spiritually at Apostles. We are glad to welcome two new students to our class this year, as well as all the returning students! May God bless us with many fun-filled, enriching days.

This week in school we will be getting an introduction to the various subjects. We will be reviewing material previously learned and getting our minds ready for new things. School and classroom rules will be reviewed daily. I am confident that the Lord will bless our time together.

Notes will be coming home on Mondays. Please be sure to ask your child to share these notes! Please look for the following notes this week:
• Weekly note
• 5th grade classroom schedule
• School singing schedule
• Memory Treasure calendar (sent home monthly)
• Spelling list (sent home weekly)
• Hot lunch note
• Milk Slip
• Piano Lesson note (for piano students)
• Flag Football note (for boys)

If you have not already done so, please visit the Apostles website and
sign up for the E-news. This e-mail is sent out on a weekly basis. You may also want to check Mr. Luehring’s blog for information concerning various school items.

This Friday at 1:30 PM our new instrumental instructor, Mr. Chris Reid, will be coming to demonstrate instruments for all students in grades 3-8. Parents are welcome to attend the presentation as well. Information and enrollment forms will then be sent home with the students.

Please feel free to stop by or call with any questions or concerns you may have. You can reach me at school at 578-4800 ext.213, or by email at jtjernagel@apostlessj.org. I look forward to a great year filled with the Lord’s blessings!

Have a blessed first week of school!
Miss Tjernagel

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

School is Right Around the Corner


Hello All!

School is almost here! I'm so excited to see all those smiling faces as we start another year!

I look forward to seeing all of you in less than a week.

God's Blessings,
Miss Tjernagel

Monday, April 27, 2009

5th Grade News!

Such beautiful weather we had this weekend! I hope you were able to enjoy some time outdoors. As the weather warms and summer approaches please continue to remind your child that we always work to do our best with our God-given talents. Mid-term reports will be sent home this week.

May memory calendars were sent home with your child on Monday. Please let me know if you would like an additional schedule. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Mark 16:15, 5th Petition (Beginning . . . neither have we deserved them)Thursday – 5th Petition (All)
Friday – Hymn 158:1-2

This week we are on spelling unit 31. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There will be a math test for all students on Tuesday. We will continue to prepare for the WELS Sacramento track meet on Monday, May 4 by practicing running events, standing, long, triple and high jumps, and the softball throw.

This week Tuesday we are going on a field trip to the San Jose History Park Tour. Trip details were sent home with your child on Monday.

Book order forms for April and May were sent home with your child on Monday. Please return all forms and payment to Miss Tjernagel in an envelope by Tuesday, May 5! This is the last book order for this school year.
Grades K-8 will be singing in the Ascension Service on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM. We will be working very hard these next few weeks on the songs and speaking parts. Plan to join us for this special service.

Have a blessed week!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

5th Grade News!

Welcome back to school. I hope you had a blessed Easter celebration of Jesus’ resurrection! What a comfort to know that we too will rise and live with our Savior in heaven one day.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: John 10:35, 4th Petition (WDTM)
Thursday: 4th Petition (All)

This week’s spelling is review unit 30. The list reviews words from units 25-29. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. There will be a math test on Monday. We are just beginning to read the book Holes by Louis Sachar. We are also beginning a new science chapter this week on Atoms and Elements.

The practice track meet is this Wednesday at Cahalan Park. We will be leaving school at 10:45 AM and returning by 2:55 PM. Students need to have a bag lunch, water and sunscreen. I am still in need of volunteers to supply two large coolers for keeping student lunches cool. Please let me know if you can help! Volunteers are also needed to help run some events - if you can help in this area please let Mr. Washburn or me know. Thanks so much!!!

This week Thursday is our field trip to see the Earth movie. A note with more details was sent home on Monday.

The students in grades 3-5 sing in church this Sunday, April 26 at the 8:45 AM service. Please sign and return the singing slip by this Thursday, April 23. Thanks!

Our field trip for the History Park Tour is Tuesday, April 28. Please fill out the student information and driving form and return to school by this Thursday, April
23. The field trip has already been paid for, so no money will be collected!

The WELS track meet in Sacramento is Monday, May 4. Permission slips and money are due Friday, April 24!

Have a super week!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

5th Grade News!

This Holy Week we remember the last days of suffering Jesus endured for us, and his death on the cross. We are thankful Jesus paid the price for our sins and rose again so that we too will live with Him in heaven one day!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: John 14:19, 3rd Petition (WDTM)
Thursday: 3rd Petition (All)
Friday: Hymn 117:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 29. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is no math test this week, but there will be a test the week after Easter vacation. The science test on matter will be this Thursday.

This Tuesday we are going on a field trip to the HP Pavilion. A note concerning the trip details was sent home on Monday.

The nonfiction book report is due this Friday, April 10! Information concerning the letter writing project was sent home again on Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please sign and return the report card envelopes to school by this Friday, April 10. Thanks!

The practice track meet for grades 4-8 will be held on Wed., April 22 at Cahalan Park. Information concerning the practice meet was sent home last Friday. Please consider volunteering to help with the track meet and return the slip to school by this Friday, April 10! I also need volunteers to supply two large coolers for keeping the 5th grade lunches cool. Please let me know by this Friday if you are able to help in this way!

There are no Lenten services this Wednesday evening. There will be Maundy Thursday services at 5:00 and 7:00 PM. There are services on Good Friday at 2:00 and 7:00 PM. All students will sing in the Good Friday service at 2:00 PM and will then be dismissed from the classroom. The Easter Sunday services are at 7:30, 8:45, and 11:15AM. Plan to join us as we remember the suffering, death, and rising of our Savior! Have a very Blessed Easter and a wonderful week of vacation!

Monday, March 30, 2009

5th Grade News!

What beautiful spring weather the Lord is giving us to enjoy! May we remember to daily thank God for all the spiritual and physical blessings that He gives to each of us.

April memory calendars were sent home with your child on Monday. Please let me know if you would like an additional copy. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday – Romans 8:1, 2nd Petition (WDTM)
Thursday - Romans 3:24, 2nd Petition (All)
Friday – Hymn 114: 1,2,4

This week we have spelling unit 28. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The students will be sharing their planet reports with the class. There will be a math test on Friday. This week we will be finishing the novel The Sign of the Beaver. We will take the final book test on Wednesday and will be watching a movie based on the book this Thursday and Friday. This week we will finish the science unit. The review will be next Monday and the test will be on Thursday.

3rd quarter report cards will be sent home with your child on Wednesday. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

There are mid-week Lenten Services this Wednesday at 5:00 and 7:00 PM. All students will sing in the 2:00 PM Good Friday Service on Friday, April 10. Students will be dismissed after the service. Please read the following encouragement concerning worship services.
Encouragement to Stay for Worship
Worship services are an important part of our school’s educational program, as was explained prior to enrollment. Worshipping is an outflow or response of faith, which we are nurturing through the school, therefore we strongly urge families to attend worship and stay for the whole service when the children come to sing. An additional problem occurs when people leave during the service as it is disruptive to worshippers and can also give the impression that worship is not important; we don’t want that message to be given to the children or other worshippers. Therefore, we ask that families take to heart the encouragement to stay for all of the worship service.

We are going on a field trip to the HP Pavilion on Tuesday, April 7. Please return the permission form and money by this Tuesday, March 31. Thanks!

The nonfiction book report is due Friday, April 10. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning the project details.

Have a great week!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

5th Grade News!

Welcome to the 4th quarter! Report cards will be handed out this Friday. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Isaiah 53:6, 1st Petition
Thursday: Ephesians 1:7, 1st Petition
Friday: Hymn 127:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 27. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The English review of prepositions will be on Monday and the test will be on Thursday. There will be a math test on Wednesday. This week we are finishing reading the novel The Sign of the Beaver. The test will be next Tuesday and we will be watching a DVD based on the book next week. This week the students will also finish typing their planet reports.

This week Tuesday we are going on a field trip to the Cantor Art Center at Stanford. Students need to bring a paper bag lunch that will be checked at the museum entrance. Drivers should meet at school at 9:45 AM. Thanks!

There are Lenten services this Wednesday evening at 5:00 and 7:00 PM. All students will sing in the Good Friday service on April 10 at 2:00 PM.

We are going on a field trip to the HP Pavilion on Tuesday, April 7. An informational note was sent home on Monday. Please return the permission form and money by Tuesday, March 31. Thanks!

The nonfiction book report is due Friday, April 11. Information concerning the project details was sent home last week.

Have a blessed week!
5th Grade News!

Welcome to the 4th quarter! Report cards will be handed out this Friday. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Isaiah 53:6, 1st Petition
Thursday: Ephesians 1:7, 1st Petition
Friday: Hymn 127:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 27. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The English review of prepositions will be on Monday and the test will be on Thursday. There will be a math test on Wednesday. This week we are finishing reading the novel The Sign of the Beaver. The test will be next Tuesday and we will be watching a DVD based on the book next week. This week the students will also finish typing their planet reports.

This week Tuesday we are going on a field trip to the Cantor Art Center at Stanford. Students need to bring a paper bag lunch that will be checked at the museum entrance. Drivers should meet at school at 9:45 AM. Thanks!

There are Lenten services this Wednesday evening at 5:00 and 7:00 PM. All students will sing in the Good Friday service on April 10 at 2:00 PM.

We are going on a field trip to the HP Pavilion on Tuesday, April 7. An informational note was sent home on Monday. Please return the permission form and money by Tuesday, March 31. Thanks!

The nonfiction book report is due Friday, April 11. Information concerning the project details was sent home last week.

Have a blessed week!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

5th Grade News!


This is the last week of the 3rd quarter. Report cards will be handed out on Friday, March 27.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Psalm 50:15, John 8:47
Thursday: Matthew 26:41, Address of the Lord’s Prayer
Friday: Lamb of God

This week’s spelling unit is 26. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. All 5th grade students will take a math test on Monday.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 11:15 AM service this Sunday, March 22. Please sign and return the singing note that was sent home. Thanks! There are also midweek Lenten services at Apostles on Wed., March 18 at 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

This Friday school dismisses at noon for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch on Friday. Homeroom is open from 12:00 – 6:00 PM.

The nonfiction book report is due Friday, April 10. More information concerning the project details was sent home with the students.

A note was sent home last Monday for our field trip to the Cantor Art Center in Stanford. Please return the form and payment to school by Wednesday, March 18. A note was also sent home for the all-school field trip to the movie “Earth”. These forms are due March 20. Thanks for considering driving and chaperoning for these events!

Have a blessed week!

Monday, March 9, 2009

5th Grade News!

What beautiful weather the Lord gave us over the weekend! I hope you were able to enjoy some time with family and friends. May we each remember to thank God for all the physical and spiritual blessings he provides for us every day.

We are having an Open House week at Apostles this week Monday through Friday. If you have any family or friends looking for a school please invite them to come and visit Apostles during the school day and talk with Mr. Luehring!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Thursday: Philippians 4:6, I Corinthians 10:16
Friday: Hymn 104:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 25. The pretest is Monday and the final test will be Friday. There will be no math test this week. The next test will be Monday, March
16. The science test will be this Tuesday.

The students will begin working on a non-fiction book report. All students should bring a non-fiction book to school for approval by Monday, March 16. Project directions will be sent home next Monday.

A note was sent home on Monday for our field trip to the Cantor Art Center in Stanford. Please return the form and payment to school by Wednesday, March 18. A note was also sent home for the all-school field trip to the movie “Earth”. These forms are due March 20. Thanks!

Musical try-outs for 5th grade are this Tuesday, March 10 from 3:15-4:15 PM! Students may call for a ride after their try-out is completed. The remaining students will be checked into homeroom at 4:15.

This week Saturday, March 14, the Jr. Choir and Jr. Handbells will be participating in the Choral Festival at St. Mark’s in Citrus Heights. The sacred concert begins at 3:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Have a wonderful week!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

5th Grade News!

Happy March to you! We had fun last week with the Spirit Week dress-up days and competitions, and we congratulate the boys’ basketball team on their season! This is a busy week with many great activities.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: The Conclusion to the Ten Commandments
Friday: Hymn 399:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 24, reviewing units 19-23. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The English test on adverbs will be this Wednesday. All students will take a math test on Friday. This week we will be finishing the science chapter on Earth and the Moon, and the test will be next week Tuesday.

This week Tuesday we will take a field trip to the Intel Museum. A note with the trip details was sent home on Monday.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 7:00 PM Lenten service this Wednesday, March 4. Students will meet in the 4th grade classroom at 6:45 PM for practice before church. Plan to join us for supper at 5:30 PM as well. We look forward to joining together to hear of our Savior’s great love for us!

The Exaltation Choir from California Lutheran High School will be at Apostles this Thursday. The high school students will sing some songs and talk to the Apostles students. The choir will also be presenting a concert at Apostles on Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

March book orders are due this Friday, March 6. Be sure to check out the books for the Christmas gift!

Spring musical try-outs take place for grades 4-5 on Tuesday, March 10 from 3:15-4:15Try-out forms are due Friday, March 6! I hope your child plans to join us for the fun!

Have a great week!

Monday, February 23, 2009

5th Grade News!

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing and fun week with your family and friends.

A Memory Calendar for March was sent home with your child on Monday. The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tuesday: 8th Commandment, I Corinthians 10:31
Thursday: 9th Commandment, 10th Commandment
Friday: Hymn 528:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 23. The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. There will be a math test this Wednesday. This week we will be finishing our English unit on adverbs. There will be a review next Monday, and the test will be on Wed., March 4. We are beginning a new chapter in science on Earth and the Moon. The students will begin working on a research paper about one of the planets.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 7:00 PM Lenten service next Wednesday, March 4. Plan to join us for the supper held in the fellowship hall before church at about 5:45!

Please read and return the field trip note asking for drivers and chaperones that was sent home with your child on Monday. I will need four chaperones for the field trip to the Intel Museum. Thanks!

This week is Spirit Week at Apostles, so be sure to show your school spirit each day by dressing up in the following ways. Students may color their hair on Friday only, and no face paint is to be used on any day. Have fun!
Monday: Hat/Sunglasses Day
Tuesday: Twins Day
Wednesday: Dress-up Day
Thursday: Crazy Day
Friday: Green and Gold Day

Have a great week and enjoy the excitement of Spirit Week!

Monday, February 9, 2009

5th Grade News!

It’s time for mid-term reports! The time is flying by, and we are part way through the 3rd quarter. Mid-term reports will be sent home with your child this Friday. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tuesday – 6th Commandment, Mark 10:45
Thursday – 7th Commandment, Psalm 103:1-2
Friday – Hymn 566:1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 22, compound words. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday. All students will take a math test on Tuesday. We will finish the novel Search for the Shadowman this week. The students are very curious to find out the ending to this interesting story. For writing class we are sending letters to other WELS schools that we have in the US. We are excited to hear back from the students and find out about their school and state!

The students are welcome to bring a valentine treat and/or card to share with each
5th grade classmate on Friday. A class list was sent home on Monday. Please let me know if you need another copy.

There is no school February 16-20 for President’s Day and Teacher’s Conference in Modesto. May you enjoy a blessed vacation time! We’ll see you back at school on Monday, February 23. Remember that Spirit Week is Feb. 23-27.

A note was sent home with dates for some upcoming field trips. Please return the note and money for the History Park Tour by Monday, February 23! Thanks.

Robotics camp is being offered again this year for students in grades 5-8. There are only 14 available spots, so you will want to check out the opportunity and reserve your spot soon!

Have a wonderful week!

Monday, February 2, 2009

5th Grade News!

Happy Groundhog Day ~ I guess we won’t be waiting and wondering if the snow will soon be ending! The days are certainly becoming very sunny and beautiful.

A memory calendar for February was sent home with your child on Monday. Please let me know if you would like an extra calendar. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday – 4th Commandment, Proverbs 3:5
Thursday – 5th Commandment, Psalm 50:15
Friday – Hymn 415:1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 21. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. The students are taking an English adjective test and math test on Monday. The science test on weather prediction and climate is also on Monday. What a busy day - the rest of the week will be a piece of cake!

Milk slips were sent home with your child on Friday. All slips and payment need to be returned to school by Friday, February 6!

The animal book report is due this Friday, February 6. Students will need to bring the finished poster and the book to school. The book talks will begin next week.

This Friday is Collaboration Day, so school dismisses at noon. There will be no hot lunch on Friday.

Have a blessed week!

Monday, January 26, 2009

5th Grade News!

The students did some wonderful work on their various Science Fair projects! What talents the Lord has given to them. All students should please take their projects home. Thanks.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday – 2nd Commandment, Matthew 6:33
Thursday – 3rd Commandment, I Timothy 6:10
Friday – Hymn 449:1-3

This week’s spelling is unit 20. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is no math test this week. The next test will be Monday, February 2. There will be a test on adjectives next Monday. We are also finishing the science unit on Earth’s Weather this week, and the test will be held next week.

2nd Quarter report cards were sent home with your child. Please sign the envelope and return to school by Friday, January 30. Thanks much.

The 5th grade animal book report is due Friday, February 6. Please let me know if you need another informational sheet explaining the project.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 8:45 AM service on Sunday, February 1. A note was sent home with your child on Monday. Please sign and return the form by Thursday, January 29.

Have a blessed week!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

5th Grade News!

Welcome to the 3rd quarter! We are now half-way through the school year ~ how the time flies when you are having fun. : ) I hope you had a great 3-day weekend.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Wed. – Matthew 22:37,39 NT Books of the Bible
Thurs. – 1st Commandment, Ephesians 2:8-9
Fri. – Hymn 446:1-3

This week’s spelling is unit 19. The pretest is Tuesday and the final test is Friday. This week and next week we will be finishing the English unit on adjectives. There is a math test on Friday. We will begin reading the novel ‘Search for the Shadowman ‘ in reading class this week. We also begin a new science chapter on Earth’s Weather.

The Science Fair is this Friday evening from 6-8 PM. The 5th grade projects will be set up in the church narthex. If you have any questions please feel free to talk with Mr. Stubalt. See you Friday evening!

The book report is due Friday, February 6. A note was sent home last week explaining the project details. Please let me know if you have any questions.

The 2nd quarter report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday. Please sign the envelope and return it to school by Friday, January 30. Please let me know if there is anything that you would like to discuss concerning your child’s progress.

Have a wonderful week!

Monday, January 12, 2009

5th Grade News!

This is the last week in the 2nd quarter of the school year. Wow, the time is flying so fast! This Friday, January 16 is the end of the quarter. Report cards will be sent home with the students on Friday, January 23.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Fri.: Hymn 82:1-3

The spelling for the week is review unit 18. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. This week’s math test will be on Wednesday. There will be a science review this week Monday and Tuesday and the test will be on Thursday.

The Science Fair is Friday, January 23 from 6-8 PM. Please be sure to ask Mr. Stubalt if you have any questions. I am excited to see all the neat projects that the students are busy working on!

The students are working on a book report that is due Friday, February 6. The information sheet was sent home today with your child. Please let me know if you have any questions.

School dismisses at noon this Friday, January 16 for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch.

There is no school on Monday, January 19! School resumes on Tuesday the 20th. Have a fun three-day weekend!

Have a super week!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

5th Grade News!

Happy New Year! I pray you had wonderful celebrations of Jesus’ birth with family and friends. May the Lord continue to richly bless you throughout the year!
January memory calendars were sent home on Monday. Please let me know if you need an extra calendar.
This week’s spelling is unit 17. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. All 5th graders will take a math test on Tuesday. The English test on pronouns will be this Wednesday. We will be finishing science chapter 2 (Earth’s Weather) this week. The review and test will be next week.
The 5th graders will be starting to work on their next book report project. The book report will be due on Friday, February 6. Each student should choose a book that has an animal as a main character or where an animal is the main focus of the story. All students need to bring the book to school for approval by next Monday, January 12! The project details will be sent home next week Monday.
January book orders will be sent home on Tuesday. All order forms and payment are due by Monday, January 12.
A parenting class called “Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down” is being offered at Apostles on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Please look at the note that was sent home with your child and consider attending this practical class.

Have a great week!