Apostles 5th Grade

2010-02-01T16:42:00.001-08:00

Happy February! The days have certainly been very sunny and beautiful lately – what a wonderful blessing.

The students in grades 3-5 sing in the 8:45 AM service this Sunday, February 7. Please sign and return the singing note by Thursday, February 4. Thanks!

A memory calendar for February was sent home with your child last week. Please let me know if you would like an extra calendar. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 2nd Article (WDTM...innocent suffering and death), James 1:22
Thurs.: 2nd Article (WDTM - All this he did...end), Ps. 145:15-16
Fri.: Hymn 392: 1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 21. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. The final states & capitals quiz on the Middle West states will be on Tuesday. There will be a math test on Wednesday. The science test on chapter 2 will be on Thursday, and the social studies test on chapter 9 will be on Friday. The students will take an English adjective test next Monday.

There is no hot lunch this week. Information will be coming on the new hot lunch program.

The animal book report is due this Friday, February 5. 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. Homeroom will be available from 12:00-6:00 PM.

Have a blessed week!
Miss Tjernagel

2010-01-25T08:28:00.000-08:00

The students did some wonderful work on their various Social Studies Fair projects! What talents the Lord has given to them!

A February Memory Schedule was sent home on Monday. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 1st Article (All), Rev. 2:10
Thurs.: 2nd Article (1st paragraph), I Cor. 10:31
Fri.: Hymn 587: 3-4

This week’s spelling is unit 20. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There is a math test on Tuesday. The social studies states and capitals quiz will be on Tuesday. We are finishing the science unit on Earth’s Weather this week, and the test will be held next week.

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

Have a blessed week!
Miss Tjernagel

2010-01-21T07:57:00.001-08:00

Welcome back to school - I hope you had a great 3-day weekend!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 1st Article (Beginning . . . body and life), Luke 11:28
Thurs.: 1st Article (God also preserves . . . end.), Is. 43:11
Fri.: Hymn 75: 1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 19. The pretest is Tuesday and the final test is Friday. There is no math test this week. We will begin reading the novel ‘Search for the Shadowman ‘ in reading class this week. We also begin a new chapter in social studies.

The Social Studies 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 5. A note was sent home explaining the project details. The poster paper is at school. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please sign the report card envelope and return it to school by Friday, January 22. Thanks! Let me know if there is anything that you would like to discuss concerning your child’s progress.

The field trip for today will be rescheduled to a different date. I will let you know more information as I receive it.

Have a wonderful week!

2010-01-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

This is the first week of the 3rd quarter of the school year. Wow, the time is flying so fast! Report cards will be sent home with the students on Friday, January 15.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: Conclusion (WDTM)
Thurs.: Conclusion (All), Prov. 3:5
Fri.: Hymn 83: 1-2

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 Friday. There will be an English test on pronouns on Wednesday. The science test was on Monday.

The Social Studies Fair is Friday, January 22 from 6-8 PM. Projects should be brought to school on Tues., Jan. 19 and brought to the narthex at the back of church upon arriving at school. 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 5. 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 15 for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch. Homeroom is open from noon until 6:00 PM.
There is no school on Monday, January 18! School resumes on Tuesday the 19th with our ‘Westward Ho’ field trip. More information will be coming later this week.

Have a fun three-day weekend!
Miss Tjernagel

2010-01-11T15:29:00.000-08:00

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 and always!

The 2nd quarter of the school year ends this Fri., Jan. 8. Report cards will be sent home on Fri., Jan. 15.
January memory calendars were sent home on Monday. Please let me know if you need an extra calendar.
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Thurs.: Conclusion - (1st paragraph), Rom. 6:23

This week’s spelling is unit 17. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. There will be a math test on Thursday. Before Christmas we finished our science chapter B1 on Earth’s Air and Water. We will be reviewing for a test next week Monday.

The 5th graders will be starting to work on their next book report project. The book report will be due on Friday, February 5. 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 11! The project details will be sent home next week Monday.

January book orders were sent home on Monday. All order forms and payment are due by Monday, January 11.

Have a great week!
Miss Tjernagel

2009-12-14T11:48:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-07T09:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-23T10:29:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-16T08:09:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-09T07:58:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-10-19T12:34:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-09-29T08:41:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

‘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

2009-09-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-08T14:38:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-08-31T08:06:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

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

School is Right Around the Corner

2009-08-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-04-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-04-08T08:07:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-03-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-22T19:28:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-03-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

2009-03-17T10:39:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-03T15:13:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-02-23T11:39:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-02-09T14:30:00.001-08:00

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!

2009-02-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-01-26T11:16:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-01-20T11:09:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-01-12T08:07:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-01-06T08:04:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-16T11:52:00.000-08:00

5th Grade News!
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:
Thursday – 3rd Article (All)
We are working on spelling unit 16 this week. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday.
We will be having our class Christmas party in the afternoon on Thursday. Please remember to send a lunch to school with your child. Notes will be sent home reminding you what you volunteered to bring for the party. Please have the treats ready (cut, popped, frosted, etc.) and at school by noon on Thursday! Thanks to all who have already offered assistance ~ we are planning on a fun-filled afternoon. : )
The Christmas party will be held Thursday 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 20 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. We will be having a joint practice on Saturday morning, Dec. 20, from 9:00-11:30 AM. We are very excited to share the news of Jesus’ birth with you! Please plan to join us for the other special services as well.

Thurs., Dec. 18 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 20 5:30, 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 21 8:45, 11:15 AM Traditional & Contemporary
Wed., Dec. 24 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM Traditional Christmas Service
Wed., Dec. 24 9:00, 11:00 PM Contemporary Christmas Service
Thurs., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day Festival Service
Wed., Dec. 31 7:00 AM 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 2008!

A Blessed Christmas to you!

2008-12-09T17:59:00.000-08:00

5th Grade News!

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. 20 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues.: 3rd Article
Thurs.: 3rd Article
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 Thursday. The science test will also be this week Thursday.
The class Christmas party will be on Thursday, Dec. 18. I am still looking for some help with volunteers to bring treats. Please let me know if you are willing to help. Thanks! The students may bring the gift to exchange with a classmate starting Monday, Dec. 15.
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. 11 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 13 5:30 PM Choir Cantata Service
Sun., Dec. 14 8:45 AM Choir Cantata Service
Sun., Dec. 14 11:15 AM Contemporary Service
Thurs., Dec. 18 7:15 PM Mid-Week Advent Devotion
Sat., Dec. 20 5:30, 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 21 8:45, 11:15 AM Traditional & Contemporary
Wed., Dec. 24 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM Traditional Christmas Service
Wed., Dec. 24 9:00, 11:00 PM Contemporary Christmas Service
Thurs., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day Festival Service
Wed., Dec. 31 7:00 AM New Year’s Eve Service

Have a blessed week!

2008-12-02T09:45:00.001-08:00

5th Grade News!

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:
Thursday – 3rd Article
Friday – Hymn 613:1-2
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 test this Wednesday. We are having a reading test on Where the Red Fern Grows this Wednesday. At the end of the week we will 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.
The Children’s Christmas Program is Saturday, December 20 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. The students will be participating at both of these times. There will be a practice for the program on Saturday, December 20 from 9:00-11:30 AM. The students are expected to be at this practice. Thank you!
The 5th grade will be having the class Christmas party on the afternoon of Thurs., Dec. 18. 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!

2008-11-24T18:22:00.000-08:00

5th Grade News!
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!
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, December 1. We will be busy for those three weeks preparing for the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 20 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM.
Singing change: Students who are in Jr. Choir will not be singing in church the evening of Sunday, December 7. This year there will not be an Advent Song Service, however, there will be mid-week services in December on Thursday nights at 7:15 PM. Join us as we prepare our hearts for the Savior!
The science project due date is this week Wednesday, November 26! It will be enjoyable to see the students’ hard work in their various projects this coming January.
The students have John 8:47 and Luther’s Morning Prayer to recite on Tuesday. There will be no spelling unit this week. We are now beginning to work on a persuasive letter. Next week we will be finishing the book ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’ and watching the movie based on the book.
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!
‘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 week!

2008-11-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

5th Grade News!

Welcome to our wild week of 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. – Luther’s Morning Prayer, Matthew 7:7
Fri. – Hymn 374:1-2
The spelling unit 13 pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. There will be a math test on Friday. The science test on plants will be this Tuesday. We will be finishing our English unit on sentences this week and the test will be next week Wednesday.
The science fair project due date is next week Wednesday, November 26!

Have a great week!

2008-11-10T15:41:00.001-08:00

5th Grade News!

Welcome back to school! I pray you had a wonderfully fun, long weekend.
The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tues. – Romans 4:25, Genesis 1:1
Thurs. – John 14:2-3, Matthew 5:16
Fri. – Hymn 201:1-3
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 Thursday. We will be finishing our science unit on plants this week and there will be a test next Tuesday.
School dismisses at noon this Friday due to Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch that day.
Uncle Rays has combined the hot lunch orders for December and January. Please note that the pre-ordering for these months ends November 27, and the early bird ordering ends November 15.
It’s almost here! The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Apostles from November 17-21 and 23. Be sure to come and check out the great selection of items that will be offered. It’s sure to be a wild time!!!
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.
There will be an extension for the November/December book orders. Please return all order forms and payment by Monday, November 17. Thanks!
The due date for the science fair project is soon approaching! The project ideas are due Wednesday, November 26.
Have a great week!

2008-11-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

5th Grade News!

This is a short week due to Teachers’ Conference on Thursday and Friday. School dismisses at noon on Wednesday. Please note that homeroom begins at 12:00! Enjoy your days! : )
A new memory calendar for November and December was sent home with your child on Monday. The passages for Tuesday are listed below.
Tuesday- Psalm 124:8, Matthew 11:28, I John 1:7
This week we are working on spelling unit 11. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Wednesday. The students took a math test today. There will be an English test on verbs this Wednesday.
Please remember to sign the report card envelope and return it to school by this Wednesday, November 5. Thanks!
Book orders were sent home for November and December. Please return all order forms and payment by Monday, November 10.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to school November 17-21 and Sunday, November 23. Plan to stop in and enjoy the safari. It’s going to be a wild time!
Please note that the project ideas for the January Science Fair need to be turned in by Wednesday, November 26. If you have any questions feel free to ask me or Mr. Stubalt.

Have a great week!

2008-10-27T14:41:00.001-07:00

5th Grade News!

This Monday starts the beginning of the 2nd quarter. Report cards will be sent home on Friday. Please sign and return the report card envelopes to school by Wednesday, November 5. Thanks!
Thank you for bringing your children to sing in church on Sunday. The students did a great job praising God with their voices! What a special way we were able to celebrate Reformation Sunday.
This week’s Memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Mark 9:24, John 6:68, Psalm 51:5
Thursday: Hebrews 13:9, Genesis 3:15
Friday: Hymn 204:1-2
This week we are working on spelling unit 10. The pretest will be Monday and the final test Friday. All students will take a math test next Monday. The students will be reviewing for their English test next week Monday and the test will be taken on Wednesday. This week we will begin writing tall tales stories, and we are also going to begin reading the novel Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
School dismisses at noon on Wednesday, November 5. The teachers will be traveling to Southern California for Teachers’ Conference on November 6-7.
Things will soon be a little wild at Apostles!!! Wild about books, that is! We will be having a Scholastic Book Fair at Apostles Mon., Nov. 17 through Fri., Nov. 21 and Sun., Nov. 23. The students will be making art projects in school to display at the fair and also enjoying various activities during that week. Plan now to stop and visit and catch some of the excitement!

Have a great week!

2008-10-20T07:58:00.001-07:00

5th Grade News!

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 31.
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tues. – Mark 16:16, John 11:25-26
Thurs. – Mark 16:15, Romans 10:17
Fri. – Hymn 368:1-2
We are on spelling unit 9 this week. The final test will be on Friday. There will also be a math test this week Friday. Review sheets will be sent home on Thursday.
On Thursday morning the student body will be watching the musical “Go Fish” presented 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 26 in the 11:15 AM service. Please sign and return the singing form by Thursday. Thanks!
Have a blessed week!
Miss Tjernagel

2008-09-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!

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 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:
Tuesday: 1st Article (all)
Friday: Hymn 283:1-2

The catechism test covering lessons 1-10 and the science test on chapter 2 will be taken this Thursday. The students will take the unit 6 spelling test on Friday. The realistic fiction book report is due this Friday, October 3!

Next week the students will have a math test on Wednesday. The spelling unit 7 test and a test on the novel ‘Hatchet’ will be taken on Friday.

October book order forms were sent home on Monday. Please return all order forms and payment to Miss Tjernagel by Monday, October 6!

Have a great week!
Miss Tjernagel

2008-09-22T20:25:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!

‘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 Monday through Wednesday we 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 lessons during teseting week. Lessons will resume the week of October 6.
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Romans 3:20, Psalm 91:11
Thursday: Psalm 119:105, Mark 10:45, Psalm 103:13
Friday: Hymn 239:1-2
The students will take the unit 5 spelling test on Friday, a chapter math test on Thursday, and they took their first English test on Monday. There will be a catechism test next week Thursday. The realistic fiction book report is due by Friday, October 3.
The final “Keeping Our Children Safe” class is scheduled for this Monday evening at 6:15. This class is required for all parents who will drive and chaperone for field trips and work with the students.
Mid-term progress reports will be sent home this week Tuesday! We will be having Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss student progress and any other questions or concerns you may have. Please look for the attached note concerning the conferences.
School dismisses at 12:00 noon this Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch on Friday.
Happy Birthday to Daniel on Thursday, September 25! Daniel will be having a pizza lunch for the entire class on Thursday, so the students will not need to bring a drink or lunch that day.

Have a great last full week of September!
Miss Tjernagel

2008-09-08T12:32:00.001-07:00

5th Grade News!!!

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 the class and each individual student!
Please look for a chapel offering envelope which will be attached to the weekly note. These offerings go to help others around the world learn about Jesus. The eighth grade class is designating where the offerings will be sent and will let us know the chosen mission very soon. The envelopes can be returned to school any day during the week.
Thanks to all 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.: Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9
Thurs.: 1st Article (see memory calendar)
Fri.: Hymn 223:1-2
The students will have their first math test this Tuesday! 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 finishing 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 next Monday. This first test will be a guided activity completed together as a class.
This week during reading class we will begin 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.

Have a wonderful week!

2008-09-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!!!

Welcome to week two! We had a great (and very hot!) first week of school. I pray you enjoyed a fun Labor Day weekend!
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.: John 5:23, Galatians 4:4,5
Thurs.: Books of the Bible (Old Testament)
Fri.: Hymn 230:1-2
The first math test will be Tuesday, September 9. There is generally one math test each week. The first book report is due Friday, October 3. Please look for the note that was sent home.
Grades 3-5 will sing in church this Sunday, September 7 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. All kits should be at school by Monday, September 8! Thank you to those who have already returned the kits.
Please be sure to have book covers on all hardcover school books. All books should be covered by Monday, September 8! Thank you for helping to keep the books in good condition.
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!
September book orders were sent home. Please return all order forms and payment in an envelope to Miss Tjernagel by Monday,
September 8!
All students need to have tennis shoes at school for PE class on Mondays and Wednesdays. 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 4.
Please do not hesitate to stop by or call if you have any questions or concerns!

Have a wonderful week! Miss Tjernagel

2008-08-25T07:09:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!!!

Welcome back to school! I pray you had a wonderful and refreshing summer vacation. I am so 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:
1) 5th grade classroom schedule
2) School singing schedule
3) Milk Slip
4) Spelling list (sent home weekly)
5) Memory Treasure calendar (sent home monthly)

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

2008-06-02T14:26:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!
Happy last week of school! What a great year we had together. I am so thankful to have been privileged to teach your children and enjoy their individual gifts and personalities. What a blessing the parents have been to me as well. I truly appreciate all your support, encouragement, and classroom help throughout the year!
There are no memory recitations due this week. We will be working on spelling unit 35. The pretest will be on Monday and the final test will be on Wednesday. We will be finishing writing our funny stories from the year and sharing them with the class. We will also work on our math lessons, audio reading story, and science.
The pizza/yearbook party is this Tuesday, June 3, starting at 3:15 PM. It should be lots of fun!
The last day of school is Thursday, June 5. School dismisses at noon, so there is no hot lunch that day.
All students in grades 1-8 sing for the Graduation/Closing Service this Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 PM. I will need a written note, email, or phone call if your child will not be at the service. 4th quarter report cards will be handed out in the 5th grade classroom after the service. Report cards for students not at the service can be picked up from the school office starting Friday, June 6.
VBS will be held at Apostles during the weeks of July 21-25 and July 28-August 1. Bring a friend and join us for a week of fun as we learn more about our Savior!
I pray that all of you have relaxing and wonderful summer vacations! Enjoy God’s gifts in nature and spending time with family and friends. God’s richest blessings to you throughout the summer months!

Have a great summer! : )

2008-05-27T12:27:00.000-07:00

5th Grade News!

I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Weekend! We certainly thank God for all the brave men and women who serve our country.
This is the last week of memory recitations. The schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday – Communion Part 4 (see May calendar)
Thursday - #405, 407, 409
This week we are on spelling unit 34. The pretest is Tuesday and the final test is Friday. The students are taking a cumulative English test on Tuesday that reviews all the grammar skills they have learned throughout the year. All students will take a math test on Wednesday. The students are taking the test on the novel Holes on Tuesday. We will conclude by watching the movie based on the book this Thursday afternoon.
Notes were sent home last week concerning the pizza/yearbook signing party. All students are welcome to come to the party even if they did not purchase a yearbook. Students will need a party ticket to attend. Please return the $3 fee to Miss Tjernagel by Friday, May 30! Thanks.
Grades 5-6 are going to Raging Waters this Wednesday, May 28! There are still three tickets left for 5th grade parents who wish to drive and chaperone. Please let me know on Tuesday if you are interested in joining us for the fun! : )
This Wednesday at 3:15 there will be a hot lunch company at school. Parents are welcome to come and sample the food from the company.
All students in grades 1-8 sing for the Graduation/Closing Service on Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 PM. This is the last singing opportunity for this school year.
Have a great week!

2008-05-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

The end of the school year is coming quickly. There are only three more weeks left, and they will be very busy and filled with activities!

Thank you to all the parents who were drivers/ chaperones for the field trip to the Cantor Art Center. We had a very enjoyable time and saw many forms of unique art. The students represented Apostles and our Savior very well!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday - Communion #2 (see May calendar)

Thursday - Communion #3 (see May calendar)

Friday - Hymn 319

This week we are on spelling unit 33. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. The students are taking an English test on Monday. They will take an end-of-the-year English test next week Monday. All students are taking a math test on Monday. There will be a science test this week Thursday.

We are nearing the end of the book Holes by Louis Sachar. The students really enjoyed this novel, and we will be watching the movie based on the book. Please sign the permission slip and return to school by Friday, May 23. Thanks!

The 5^th and 6^th grade field trip to Raging Waters is Wednesday, May 28. Please return the permission slip and payment by Friday, May 23. Please note that we will be returning back to school by 4:30 PM.

Students in grades 1-8 will be singing in the graduation service on Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 PM. This is the last singing opportunity for this school year.

2008-05-08T07:10:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful Ascension Service last Thursday. The students did a great job of singing praises to God and sharing their Savior with others through the recitations and songs!

What a warm day we had at the track meet on Monday. Congratulations to all the participants for a great job! We certainly had a fun time.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Wednesday: #392, Keys (see May calendar)

Thursday: Keys (see May calendar)

Friday: Hymn 173:1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 31. The pretest is Tuesday and the final test is on Friday. There will be a math test for all students on Thursday. The students will be watching the spring musical dress rehearsal on Thursday morning starting at 9:15 AM.

Come join us for the spring musical Way Out West in a Dress this Friday evening at Apostles at 7:00 PM! The doors will open at 6:00 PM. Come watch the thirteen 5^th grade students that are in the performance – you’ll “dye” laughing!

The 5^th grade is going on a field trip to Raging Waters on Wednesday, May 15. Please be sure to return the permission form and payment.

We will also be going on a field trip to the Cantor Art Center at Stanford on Thursday, May 15. A permission slip and driver/chaperone form was sent home on Monday. Please return the form by Monday, May 12.

Receipts from Oakridge Mall are worth double points! The deadline for turning in receipts for this year is Wednesday, May 14. Thanks for helping Apostles School through this program!

The yearbook staff is in need of pictures. Anyone with pictures from the track meet is welcome to put them on a CD and drop them at the school office for Mrs. LaRont. Thanks!

2008-04-22T21:29:00.000-07:00

I hope you were able to spend some time relaxing outdoors this weekend. I am really enjoying the beautiful spring weather we are having – it sure beats slush and snow at this time of the year!
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: baptism (see April calendar), #377
Thursday: baptism (see April calendar)
Friday: Ascension recitation (sent home Monday)
This week’s spelling is unit 29. The pretest is Monday and the final test Friday. There will be no math test this week. The students are really seeming to enjoy the book Holes by Louis Sachar. We will plan to watch the movie based on the book when we have finished reading the novel. We will be finishing our science chapter this week and will have a test on Mon., April 28.
The practice track meet is this Wednesday morning at Cahalan Park. Volunteers are still needed to help run some events. If you can help in this area please let Mr. Washburn or me know. Thanks so much!!!
This Friday is Collaboration Day. School dismisses at noon, so there will be no hot lunch.
The track meet in Sacramento is Monday, May 5. Permission slips and money are due Monday, April 21!
Grades K-8 sing in the Ascension Service on Thursday,
May 1 at 7:00 PM. Class recitations were sent home on Monday with your child. Plan to join us for this special service!

2008-04-15T01:17:00.000-07:00

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. I was pleased with the 3rd quarter report card grades. Please return all report card envelopes to school by Friday, April 18. Thanks!
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:
Thursday - #376, Baptism (see April schedule)
Friday – Hymn 247:1,5
There will be a catechism test on lessons 33-51 this week Thursday. This week we are on spelling unit 28. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. We will be reviewing parts of speech in English and writing stories of comparison. There will be a math test for all students on Friday. We begin reading the novel Holes this week. We will continue to prepare for the track meet by practicing running events, standing, long, triple and high jumps, and the softball throw. There will be a science test on matter and its properties this week Tuesday.
The practice track meet for grades 4-8 is at Cahalan Park on Wednesday, April 23. Parent volunteer forms were due Monday, April 14. Parent help is greatly needed and appreciated! Please let me know if you are willing and able to help. Thanks! The track meet in Citrus Heights will be held on Monday, May 5.
Grades K-8 will be singing in the Ascension Service on Thursday, May 1 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.
Congratulations to Christian and Lia who participated in the spelling bee in Belmont this past Saturday. Lia took 1st place for the 5th grade!
Due to the cold/allergy/flu season we are running short of Kleenex boxes and will not have enough to finish the school year. We could use about ten boxes. If you are able to supply a box for the classroom it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

2008-03-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to the 4th quarter of the school year. 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.
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 - #297, 299
Thursday - #282, 294
This week we have spelling unit 26. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The students will continue writing various types of poems. All students will take a math test on Wednesday. This week we will be reading stories from the hardcover reading book and we will also begin a new science unit.
3rd quarter report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
The 3rd – 5th grade classes sing in the 8:45 AM church service this Sunday, April 6. Please return the singing note that was sent home on Monday. The students will meet in the fellowship hall at 8:30 AM on Sunday. See you then!
April book order forms were sent home on Monday. All order forms and payment should be returned to Miss Tjernagel in a sealed envelope by Monday, April 7. Happy looking! The nonfiction book report project is due Friday, April 11. A note concerning the project directions was sent home before Easter vacation. Please let me know if you need an additional copy or have any questions.

2008-03-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

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 is the last week of the 3^rd quarter. Report cards will be handed out the week after Easter vacation. Have a very Blessed Easter and a wonderful week of vacation!

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday: 3^rd Article (see March schedule)

Thursday: #274, 280, 303

Friday: Hymn 104:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 25. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The class took an English adverb test on Monday. All 5^th grade students will take a math test on Tuesday. This week we are finishing reading the novel The Sign of the Beaver and we will be watching a DVD based on the book.

There are no Lenten services this Wednesday evening. There will be Maundy Thursday services on Thursday and Good Friday services on Friday. All students will sing in the Good Friday service at 2:00 PM.

The nonfiction book report is due Friday, April 11. More information concerning the project details was sent home on Monday.

2008-03-10T17:32:00.000-07:00

What beautiful weather the Lord has been giving us! May we each remember to thank God for all the physical and spiritual blessings he provides for us every day.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday: #272, 292

Thursday: 3^rd Article (see March calendar), #299, 304

Friday: Hymn 127:1-2

This week’s spelling unit is 24 and reviews the words from lessons 19-23. The pretest is Monday and the final test will be Thursday. This Wednesday there will be an English review on adverbs, and the test will be next week Monday. This week we will begin working on writing poems. During the coming weeks we will also be writing some friendly letters. There will be no math test this week. Next week Monday we will have a science review and the test will be held on 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 17. Project directions will be sent home next Monday.

This week Friday we will be going on our field trip to see The Wizard of Oz at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. We will leave at 9:00 AM and plan to be back to school by noon.

Friday is a Teacher Collaboration Day, so school dismisses at noon. There is no hot lunch on Friday.

The Seminary Choir is singing at Apostles Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 PM. A volunteer group of students from Apostles School will sing with the choir. Please let me know if your child is willing to sing that night.

Easter For Kids is this Sat., March 15. Please return your permission form to the office if you plan to help.

Have a wonderful week!

2008-03-05T14:02:00.000-08:00

Happy March to you! There are three weeks left in the third quarter and then we will have our spring break. The students continue to work very hard and are doing a great job.
This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday: 2^nd Article (see Mar. calendar) #245, 253

Thursday: 2^nd Article (see Mar. calendar)

Friday: Hymn 432:1-3 (this replaces Hymn 120:1-2)

This week’s spelling unit is 23. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. All students will take a math test on Friday. There will be a science test on Tuesday covering the chapter on Earth and the Moon.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 11:15 AM service this Sunday, March 9. The bell choir from California Lutheran High School is coming to play in church and they will be accompanying us for our song. Please sign and return the form to school by Thurs., Mar. 6.

If you have not returned the field trip form to school, please do so by this Wednesday. Thanks! It is very important to have the phone numbers in case of an emergency. An information sheet concerning some field trip details was sent home on Monday.

2008-02-27T02:19:00.000-08:00

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing and fun week with your family and friends.
I am having some trouble with my email, so please ask for a reply in your email messages to me. If there is something urgent please call school and leave me a message. Thanks for your understanding while it gets fixed!
A Memory Calendar for March was sent home with your child on Monday. The memory schedule for this week is as follows:
Tuesday: 2nd Article (see Feb. calendar) #204
Thursday: 2nd Article (see Feb. calendar) #222, #260
Friday: Hymn 106: 1-2
This week’s spelling unit is 22. Some extra practice at home will help your child with the compound words that are written as one word, those written as two or more separate words, and those that are hyphenated. The pretest will be on Tuesday and the final test will be on Friday.
The students will begin a study of adverbs in English this week. They will finish their stories about being invisible for a day and will share with the class. All 5th grade students will take a math test on Thursday. We will begin reading the novel The Sign of the Beaver in reading class, and we will also begin a new chapter in science on Earth and the Moon.
Grades 3-5 sing in the 7:00 PM Lenten service this Wednesday, February 27. Plan to join us for the supper held in the fellowship hall before church at about 5:45!
The field trip we were scheduled to take in April to see Pinocchio was cancelled. We will now be seeing The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 14. 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 seven chaperones for the field trip. The chaperones will be taken on a first-come basis as soon as the paper field trip note is returned to school. 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:
Monday: Red, White, and Blue Day
Tuesday: Baseball Day
Wednesday: Dress-up Day
Thursday: Cowboy/Cowgirl Day
Friday: Green and Gold Day
Have a great week and enjoy the excitement of Spirit Week!

2008-02-11T21:58:00.000-08:00

It’s time for mid-term reports! The time is flying by, and we are part way through the 3^rd 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 – 2^nd Article (see Feb. schedule)

Thursday - #201, 212, 259

Friday – Hymn 467: 1, 5, 6

This week’s spelling is unit 21, words that end with ‘en’ and ‘ize’. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday. We reviewed on Monday, and there will be an English test focusing on adjectives this Wednesday. The students are writing stories about what they would do if they were invisible. We have some very creative minds at work! All students will take a math test on Wednesday. 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. We will be finishing our science chapter this week as well.

Thank you for bringing your child to sing on Sunday. They did a wonderful job sharing the message of God’s love through song! The students will sing next on Wed., Feb. 27 at the 7:00 PM Lenten service.

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

Mrs. Pape has been sharing some art techniques with our class on Fridays. The students have been enjoying working on some pencil drawings. They will begin working on charcoal drawings soon, and Mrs. Pape would like each student to have a black charcoal set for art class. The charcoal can be purchased at Michael’s Craft Store for about $5. Please have your child bring the charcoal to school the week after President’s Day and Teacher’s Conf. vacation. Please speak to Mrs. Pape if you have any questions about the charcoal.

There is no school February 18-22 for President’s Day and Teacher’s Conference in Belmont. May you enjoy a blessed vacation time! We’ll see you back at school on Monday, February 25. Remember that Spirit Week is Feb. 25-29.

2008-02-06T22:26:00.000-08:00

We are now entering the season of Lent, the time when we remember the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus. How thankful we are that God sent his son to take away all our sins so that we may be with our Savior in heaven one day. Join us this Wednesday evening at 5:00 or 7:00 PM for the Ash Wednesday Service.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday – 1^st Article (see Feb. schedule), #160

Thursday – 1^st Article (see Feb. schedule), #182

Friday – Hymn 505:1,2,5

This week’s spelling is unit 20. The pretest is Monday and the final test is Friday. All 5^th graders will take a math test on Tuesday. The students took a science test on chapter 2 on Monday. We will begin the new chapter about weather prediction and climate on Tuesday.

With all the sicknesses going around, please remember to call or email school to let me or Mrs. LaRont know if your child will be absent. Thank you for your cooperation.

Grades 3-5 sing in the 8:45 AM service on Sunday, February 10. Please sign and return the attached note by Thurs., Feb. 7. The students will meet in the fellowship hall at 8:30 AM on Sunday to practice.

The money for the April Pinocchio field trip is due by Friday, February 8. Please return the note and $10 payment in cash or by check made out to Apostles to Miss Tjernagel.

The 5^th grade animal book report is due this Friday, February 8. A note with the project directions was sent home several weeks ago. Please let me know if you need an additional note, or have any questions concerning the project.

Please sign and return the report card envelope and return to school with your child by Friday, February 8. Thanks much!

February book order forms were sent home on Monday. Please return the forms and payment made out to Scholastic by Monday, February 11.

Have a wonderful week!

2008-01-28T17:50:00.001-08:00

It was great to see so many of you at the Social Studies Fair on Friday evening. The students did some wonderful work on their various projects! What talents the Lord has given to them. All students should please take their projects home. Thanks.

A memory schedule for February was sent home on Monday. Please let me know if you need an extra copy. This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday - #110, 125, 130

Thursday – 1^st Article (see Jan. schedule), #143

Friday – Hymn 592:1-2

This week’s spelling is unit 19. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. The students took a math test on Monday. We are finishing the science unit on Earth’s Weather this week. We will review on Tuesday and Thursday and take the test next Monday, February 4.

This Friday school dismisses at noon for Teacher Collaboration Day. There will be no hot lunch on Friday.

2^nd Quarter report cards were sent home with your child last Friday. Please sign the envelope and return to school by Friday, February 1. Thanks much.

The 5^th grade animal book report is due Friday, February 8. Please let me know if you need another informational sheet explaining the project.

The 5^th grade class will be taking a field trip in April to see the musical Pinocchio.

2008-01-22T10:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the 3^rd quarter! I hope you had a great 3-day weekend. This week we have four days of school and next Friday we dismiss at noon for Teacher Collaboration Day.

This week’s memory schedule is as follows:

Tues. – conclusion (see January memory schedule)

Thurs. - #110, 125, 130

Fri. – Hymn 367: 1,2

This week’s spelling is review unit 18. The words are taken from units 13-17. The pretest is Tuesday and the final test is Friday.

This week Wednesday the 5^th grade will take an English test. We will also be working to finish our character sketches. There is no math test this week. The next math test will be Monday, January 28. 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 Social Studies Fair is this Friday evening from 6-8 PM. The 5^th 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 8. A note was sent home last Friday explaining the project details. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

2008-01-08T07:05:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I pray you had wonderful Christmas celebrations with family and friends. May the love of Jesus shine through in all you say and do throughout the whole year!

January memory calendars were sent home last week Thursday. Please let me know if you need an extra calendar. The memory schedule for this week is as follows:

Tues. – 9^th Commandment

Thurs. – 10^th Commandment

Fri. – Hymn 94:1,5

This Thursday the students will have a Catechism review. The Catechism test will be next week Tuesday. This week’s spelling is unit 16. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. This week the students begin working on writing a character sketch. All 5^th graders will take a math test on Wednesday. We have started a new unit in science on Earth and Space. Hopefully we will have some dry days for PE class – last week was a real soaker!

The Social Studies Fair is on Friday, January 25. The Open House is from 6-8 PM. If you have any questions please feel free to ask Mr. Stubalt or Mr. Fillner.

The 5^th graders will be starting to work on their next book report project. The book report will be due on Friday, February 8. 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 14! The project details will be sent home next week Monday.

January book orders were sent home on Monday. All order forms and payment are due by Monday, January 14.

This Friday school dismisses at noon for Teacher Collaboration Day. Next Friday, January 18, is the end of the 2^nd quarter.

2007-12-13T16:34:00.001-08:00

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:
Monday – Hymn 62:3,4
Tuesday - #114, 8th Commandment
Thursday - #113, 138
This week’s spelling is unit 15. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday. All 5th grade students will take a math test on Tuesday. We will be finishing our Persuasive Letters this week.
This week we will be walking/running the mile on Tuesday. Please bring or wear tennis shoes to school on that day. Thanks!
There will be no hot lunch on Thursday! We will be having our class Christmas party in the afternoon on Thursday, so please be sure to send a lunch to school with your child.
The Christmas party will be held Thursday 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!
Let me know if you would like to bring a treat to share with the class. Please have the treats ready (cut, popped, frosted, etc.) and at school by noon on Thursday! Thanks to all who have already offered assistance ~ we are planning on a fun-filled afternoon. : )
All students are involved in the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. We will be having a joint practice on Saturday morning, Dec. 15, from 9:00 AM – noon. We are very excited to share the news of Jesus’ birth with you! Please plan to join us for the other special services as well.
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 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 2008!

2007-12-04T22:48:00.000-08:00

Happy December! We have two busy weeks before the Christmas vacation begins – I can’t believe how fast the year is going. Thanks for bringing your children to sing on Sunday morning. The praises the children sang to the Lord were beautiful.
A memory schedule for the next two weeks of December is attached to the weekly note. Please notice that the Christmas recitations will be due on Wed., Dec. 5 and Thurs., Dec. 6.
Tues., Dec. 4 - #105, 133
Wed., Dec. 5 – Christmas Recitation
Thurs., Dec. 6 – Christmas Recitation
Fri., Dec. 7 – Hymn 62: 1-2
This week we are working on spelling unit 14. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. All 5th grade students took a math test on Monday. The English review was Monday. The test on verbs will be on Wednesday. This week we will be finishing the book Where the Red Fern Grows. We will be watching the video based on the book as our conclusion.
This coming Sunday, December 9, the Jr. Choir sings for the Christmas Cantata during the 8:45 AM service. All students sing for the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. All students are expected to attend the joint rehearsal on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Plan to join us for the other special services as well!
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 book report is due this Fri., Dec. 7. Please remember that the two page summary, paper bag, and book will all be turned in together. The books will be returned before the Christmas vacation begins.
The students may bring their gifts for the class gift exchange the week of Dec. 10. The class party will be Thurs. afternoon, so all gifts should be brought to school by Dec. 13. Please remember that the girls will bring a $5 gift for a girl and the boys will bring a $5 gift for a boy.
We will be having some treats for our Christmas party. Some suggestions are listed: chips, crackers and cheese, popcorn, carrots and dip, fruit, drinks – juice or pop, cookies, candy. Please let me know if you are willing to bring a treat to share with the class.
Please remember that school dismisses at noon on Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. On Thursday, Dec. 13 there will be no hot lunch!

Nov. 26 Weekly Note

2007-12-04T22:47:00.001-08:00

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!

2007-11-20T14:31:00.000-08:00

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 26. We will be busy for those three weeks preparing for the Children’s Christmas Service on December 15 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM.

The students have memory passages #78, 90, and 91 to recite on Tuesday. There will be no spelling unit this week. All 5^th grade students will take a math test on Wednesday. The students did a great job with the tall tale stories. They were very fun to read! We are now beginning to work on a persuasive letter. The science review will be this Monday, and the test on chapter 4 lessons 1-4 will be on Tuesday.

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 Scholastic book orders are due Wednesday, November 21. All order forms and payment should be returned to Miss Tjernagel. These orders will arrive before the Christmas vacation begins.

The accreditation visit went well last week Tuesday. If you would like to read more about the accreditation process you can check out the various sites on Mr. Luehring’s page.

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

2007-10-23T00:19:00.000-07:00

This Friday ends the 1^st Quarter. How the time is quickly passing! I am enjoying the class very much and look forward to the rest of the year.

This week’s Memory schedule is as follows:

Tuesday - #94, 4^th Commandment

Thursday - #72, 96 (The Oct. schedule was listed incorrectly.)

Friday – Hymn 588:1,7

We are working on unit 9 in spelling this week. The pretest is Monday and the final test is on Friday. This week we are finishing writing our ‘how-to’ articles. We have been learning about nouns in English class. We will work on a review this Thursday and the test will be next week Tuesday, Oct. 30. All 5^th graders will take a math test this week Wednesday.

Please look for a note later this week concerning the volunteer choir for the Joint Reformation Service on Sunday, Oct. 28. Thank you to those who are able to join us in raising a song to the Lord!

Please note that all parents and volunteers who wish to drive or attend field trips need to take the “Keeping Our Children Safe” class. This class will be offered Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 3:30 PM by registration only. Please let me know if you plan to attend either of these meetings. Registration needs to be in by noon the day of the class or the class will not be offered. Thank you.

Please turn in all Box Tops labels by this Friday, Oct. 26. The class that collects the most Box Tops will earn money to spend for classroom items. Go 5^th grade!

All Box Top book order forms and payment are due Friday, Nov. 2. Please return these orders to Miss Tjernagel.

2007-10-15T19:22:00.000-07:00

Wow, it’s already mid-October! We’ve been having lots of fun and the time has been flying. I’m enjoying the cooler fall weather very much.
This week there are no memory passages due on Tues. or Thurs. The 5^th graders are having their first catechism test on lessons 1-13 this Tuesday. They will be required to write the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Commandments. Hymn 429: 1-2 will be recited on Friday.
This week we are on spelling unit 8. The pre-test will be held Monday and the final test on Friday. Great job last week on some wonderful test grades! Keep up the super work. : )
This week we are working on capitalizing proper nouns and learning abbreviations in English. We continue to work on writing the how-to articles. All students will take math test 5 on Wednesday. We finished reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen last week. The students really enjoyed the book and are looking forward to the next novel.
On Monday we enjoyed an all-school presentation by the Wildlife Associates. Be sure to ask your child all about it!
A note was sent home Monday with your scheduled Parent/Teacher Conf. time. Please be sure to mark the date and time on your calendar. A reminder will also be sent with the 1^st Quarter report cards.
Notes were also sent home to families for whom we have no record of taking the “Keeping Our Children Safe” class. Be sure to let me know if this is an error. Please check the note for the added times that the class will be offered.
Please remember that school dismisses at noon this Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day!
Thanks to everyone who sang in church on Sunday. The students did a wonderful job using their voices to praise the Lord!

2007-10-03T22:48:00.001-07:00

After our week of Terra Nova testing we are back to our regular schedule. The students did a great job using their God-given abilities during the tests!

October Memory Work and Hymnology schedules were sent home last week. Please let me know if you need an extra copy! This week’s memory work schedule is as follows:

Tuesday - # 33,35,43,60

Thursday - #49, 3^rd Commandment

Friday – Hymn 492:1-2

This week we are doing the review unit 6 in spelling. The spelling test will use words the students have learned in units 1-5. There will be a math test for all students on Friday. Next week we will have a science test on chapter 2.

October book orders are due on Friday, Oct. 5! Please return all order forms and payment to Miss Tjernagel.

Friday, October 5 is the Harvest Festival at Apostles! Plan to join us for a night of fun and games! Bring your family and friends!

The volleyball mixer is this Saturday, October 6 at Apostles! Come meet new friends and have some fun playing volleyball.

The Jr. Choir sings in the 11:15 AM service this Sunday, October 8. Please remember to mark your calendar for this busy weekend!

Please check the dates and times for the “Keeping Our Children Safe” class. The class is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week.

Earthquake kits need to be brought to school this week. Please send the form and kit with your child. Thanks!

Weekly Update

2007-09-25T07:18:00.001-07:00

Happy fall to everyone! I love the cooler weather and color changes that fall brings. I am very interested to see the changes that occur in a California fall! It’s very exciting for me to have so many things be new and to see them for the first time. With all the changes that occur in this life what a blessing it is for us to know that our God never changes!

This week we are taking the Terra Nova tests. Please make sure that your child is at school promptly in order to stay on the testing schedule. It would be best to try to schedule any dr., dentist, or other appointments after 3:00 for this week. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

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. There will be no piano lessons for 5^th grade this week due to the testing! Lessons will resume the following week.

Memory Work and Hymn recitations are due Tues., Thurs., and Friday. Tuesday passages - #30, 46, 63

Thursday passages - #28, 47, 51

Friday Hymn – 457:1-2

A new memory work and hymn calendar was sent home for October. Please be sure to post the calendar and refer to it daily. Please let me know if you would like an extra calendar for you and your child!

The students will take the unit 5 spelling test on Friday, a chapter math test on Friday, and they took their first English test on Monday.

A note was sent home on Monday for the class “Keeping our Children Safe”. Please refer to the note and choose the date and time that works best for you.

Progress reports will be sent home this week Friday! A sign-up form concerning Parent/Teacher Conferences will be sent with this report. Please be sure to check your child’s graded paper folder each Friday for their daily work. All students need to have a parent sign the graded paper folder each week!

Please return your earthquake form and kit to school with your child this week! We know that the Lord is always with us. It is still very important to be prepared and have these items at school should an emergency situation arise. Earthquake forms were sent home on Monday for students who have not returned their kits to school!

Please be sure to have all school hardcover books covered by Friday,

Sept. 28! Notes will be sent home to those who have not covered their books.

Have a great last week of September!

Sept. 17 Weekly News

2007-09-17T17:14:00.001-07:00

Smile!!! School pictures will be taken this Wednesday, September 19! Order forms need to be returned to Miss Tjernagel by Wed. if you will be ordering pictures. All students will have their picture taken regardless of whether pictures are ordered or not. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Book orders from Box Top are due this Friday, September 21. Please return any order forms and payment to Miss Tjernagel. Thanks!

Chapel offering envelopes are attached to the weekly note. Offerings can be returned to school any day during the week. II Corinthians 9:7 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Memory passages will be recited Tuesday and Thursday. The Tuesday passages are #44 and the 2^nd Commandment. Thursday passages are #30, 46, and 63. Hymn 280:1-2 will be recited by Friday. Please note that memory work is recited at the beginning of the day. Students should be prepared to recite upon arrival at school!

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. All words spelled incorrectly on the pretest are written a specified number of times to help prepare for the final test. These spelling corrections are due each Friday!

The students did a great job on their personal narrative stories! It was enjoyable to find out more about each student. This week we will be working on some fun story starter ideas. The 5^th grade will take their first English test on Monday, September 24! The test will cover the four types of sentences, complete and simple subjects and predicates, and quotations. A review for the test will take place on Wed., Sept. 19.

All 5^th grade students will take another math test this Thurs., Sept. 20. The students will take a test after every five lessons, usually occurring once a week. A review will be sent home with the students on Wednesday. I was very pleased with the results from the first test – keep up the great work! : )

Have a great week! I look forward to the cooler fall weather! : )

Sept. 10 Weekly News

2007-09-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

We are now entering week number three of the school year! The students and I are settling into our routines and getting accustomed to filling our minds with much knowledge! I continue to enjoy learning more about the class and each individual student.

Please look for a chapel offering envelope which will be attached to the weekly note each week. The envelopes can be returned to school any day during the week.

Thanks to all 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! Thank you, parents, for seeing the importance of bringing your children to this service.

Please remember to send the earthquake kits back to school by Monday, Sept. 17. The yellow information form should be included with the bag of supplies. Also, please have all hard cover textbooks covered by this Friday, Sept. 14. Thanks much!

This week’s memory work is due on Tuesday and Thursday. Hymn 225:1-2 is due on Friday. It is very important that the students do some work on memorization at home! Thanks for your help in this important matter! We practice at school during the day, but some extra time will be required of each student. The students recite their memory work at the very beginning of the day, so please remind your child to review before arriving at school. Students are welcomed and encouraged to recite their memory work before the due date! Please also remind your child to bring the catechism and hymnal back to school each day.

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 finishing 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 this Thursday. This first test will be a guided activity completed together as a class.

The 5^th graders have been working on a personal narrative story during writing. Several students will share their work for each style of writing. The students will be reading their story to the class this Friday.

This week during reading class we will begin reading the novel “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. Gary was born in Minneapolis, MN and attended school in Bemidji, MN. This is especially interesting to me as a native Minnesotan! : ) We will be reading the novel over the next few weeks.

Please note that school dismisses at noon this Friday, Sept. 14! The teachers will be having collaboration meetings during the afternoon.

Have a wonderful week!

Welcome to 5th Grade

2007-08-26T22:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to school! It’s a wonderful blessing to have a class full of excited students, and parents who are supportive and eager to help in so many ways! I am so excited to join the Apostles faculty and look forward to working together with each of you as we serve our Savior! We are glad to welcome two new students to our class this year and all the returning students as well! 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. When we work together we will be able to accomplish great things!

Many notes will be coming home on Monday. Please be sure to ask your child to share these notes! Please look for the following notes:

1) 5^th grade classroom schedule

2) School singing schedule

3) Spelling list (sent home weekly)

4) Memory work schedule (sent home monthly)

5) Box Top letter and book order. (You may choose to order books through Box Tops. The order is due by Sept. 21, and should be returned to Miss Tjernagel. Please note that Scholastic Book Orders will also come home on a monthly basis!)

6) Social Studies Fair information

7) Piano note (Sent to those who have registered for school lessons)

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 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!

Welcom to Fifth Grade

2007-08-20T01:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the fifth grade blog. Weekly notes and other important items will be posted here throughout the year. If you would like to be informed of all updates, please subscribe to the automatic notification. You can sign up by filling out the box in the top right corner.