Backyard Bugs Beacon

lburkitt@wheatonchristian.org 630-668-1385 x274 October 18, 2013

Bug of the Week

Bible Memory
God is our refuge and strength, an everpresent help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

Next Week

Bible: Next week we will learn about Samson. We talk about how our strength comes from God and how we should do what God wants us to do, not what the world tells us to do. Math: We will continue discussing graphing and patterning. This week we will take our chapter 2 test. Please look for these in your childs folder. Science: We will continue to discuss the seasons and will specifically discuss what happens during the fall. Social Studies: We will discuss the differences between the city and the country. Reading: We will be reading the story Armadillos Orange and our comprehension focus will be setting. We will also be reading books about pumpkins. Handwriting We will continue working on proper pencil grip and writing our first names using upper and lower case letters. We will also be working on the letters Jj, Kk, Tt and Ii.

Upcoming Events
Oct. 20 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 7-8 Braedens Birthday Fire Department Visits WCGS Friday Centers School Spirit/Popcorn Day Scholarship Gala @ 6:30 pm Report Cards go home Anna Maes Birthday Chapel @ 10:00 am Noon Dismissal - Conferences No School- Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences
Important: Dont forget to sign up for your conference time.

Other Important Information

We have been working on writing our first names using upper case for the first letter and lower case for the rest. Please also work on this at home.

Friday Center Helpers (Oct. 25)

(Please arrive to our classroom by 12:30 pm) Rachel Culver Rodney Leger Rosalyn Popham

This weeks letters:

J and K
This weeks words:

My Word Book

Due on Monday: T &

have & is (review)

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