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!