April 15 - Newsletter

Happy Friday! I want to thank everyone for your patience as I was away last Friday and Monday for the half-marathon. It was a great time with my family as we also had a surprise retirement party for my mom while I was up there. I know it was prayer that helped me finish the hilly Charlottesville route without walking (my goal). Again, thank you so much!

We've had a great week in first grade. We continued our reading unit called "Being Afraid", by reading a fun story called "Going on a Bear Hunt." We looked at the world like poets and wrote some fun pieces. In science we learned more about the sky. We made models of the moon with Mr. Fleming in science lab. We did some reviewing for the SAT test next week also.

Today was Measurement Madness! We had fun measuring everything in sight. We measured with yardsticks, measuring tape, rulers, scales, balance scales and measuring cups. It was a fun way to practice all that we've learned about measurement this year!

Remember, next week is SAT testing. Make sure your child does the following each day:

*get a good night's sleep

*eat a good breakfast

*be on time

*bring an extra (simple and easy to eat) snack

There will be no Bible verse, spelling test, or homework next week.

Our Easter Party will be Thursday. Thanks to everyone for signing up to send something in! We will need a few parents to hide eggs around 1:45 so let me know if you're available. Send a basket or bag for the Easter Egg Hunt. Also, if you haven't yet, send in 12 plastic, filled eggs...Thank you!

I would love to invite your family to come to my church, Bridgepoint, this Sunday and Easter Sunday if you don't already have one. I will be teaching in Kids Church both Sundays. We are located at the corner of Tyrone Blvd. and 9th Ave. in St. Petersburg. The services start at 10:30. I'd love to see you!

The secret word is "bunny."

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dawn Newland