December 16 Gifts

Gifts are a blessing!  What a joy to receive an unexpected gift or a gift that is lovingly and carefully crafted just for me!  Students are doing just that today as a part of the Crafting Christmas Shoppe.  Our Savior also tailors a special gift of salvation for each of us.  We are to accept that gift and share it [His love]  with all people! During this Christmas Season we are reminded of the gift God has prepared through His Son Jesus.  We are reminded every year.   Lets encourage each other to give thanks to Him and pass the gift on in love.

We conclude a busy week with  a healthy room!  What a great concert on Tuesday! Thanks for coming and sharing your children to tell the Christmas story!  We are excited for the special skating and crafting on Wednesday before vacation. Accept an early Merry Christmas to you!

December 15

What is work?  In our chapter called Lift It, Push It, Pull It we consider what "work" is.  Students made a hypothesis,  followed lab directions, and communicated findings.       

So what is work?  Work is done when a force changes the motion of objects.  Students will remind you that setting a table, taking out the garbage, and making a bed will qualify as work.  Have fun discussing work!  We  do work  everywhere!

Daily work assignments: week of December 12

reading     3^rd pages 287-307 Tops and Bottoms

                   4^th pages 284-300 Marven

Friday review

math           3^rd  #65 pages 103-104 test # 11  Tuesday 

                   4^th   # 64 pages 111-112 test # 6 Tuesday     

language/grammar          DOL # 64

 

spelling   # 12 pages 45-48 cursive practice sheet Test : Friday  

science    Chapter 4 begins  Work

social studies   Chapters 3-4 test: Friday, December 16

Bible          Bible verse due: Wednesday

Handwriting  letters e, l, h, k pages 22-25 Capitals review 

Weekly work:

Lesson 15 James1:19-21 **Second grade Curriculum Verse  Due:Tuesday, December 20

¹⁹My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. ²¹Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.  ²²Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

December 12

New beginnings are great opportunities!  How has the new week started?  While the world looks for obstacles and often creates them, ...we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...Romans 8:28  

Daily work assignments: week of December 12

reading     3^rd pages 287-307 Tops and Bottoms

                   4^th pages 284-300 Marven

math           3^rd  #62 pages 103-104 test # 11  Tuesday 

                   4^th   # 61 pages 111-112 test # 6 Tuesday     

language/grammar    pages  78-79 and 100-101  and 168-171

                                      DOL # 61-#63

spelling   # 12 pages 45-48 cursive practice sheet Test : Friday  

science    Chapter 4 begins

social studies   Chapters 3-4 test: Friday, December 16

Bible          Bible verse due: Wednesday

Handwriting  letters e, l, h, k pages 22-25  

Weekly work:

Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 Dec. 14

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth./ for God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Lesson 15 James1:19-21 **Second grade Curriculum Verse  Due:Tuesday, December 20

¹⁹My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. ²¹Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.  ²²Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

December 9

What do you take for granted?  What is so easily overlooked?  Many thanks for the hard work in reconnecting our wireless system.  It is great to be connected again.  The tools that are available to us are a gift.  God has truly blessed the DCS family with so many talents and services!  Thank you all for your hard work! 


This week has been so different with students out of class for a couple days at a time.  I am happy to report that all are feeling better.  So welcome back and thanks for working hard!  We are excited to celebrate with our families next week Tuesday at our Christmas Program starting at 6:30.  Please also look for the green or red envelope with instructions for Christmas Shoppe on December 16. 


Have a great weekend!

Daily work assignments:

social studies   Chapters 3-4  review Test: Dec. 16

                            Document Dec. 15

Bible          Bible verse due: Wednesday

                               Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 due: December 14

Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 Dec. 14

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth./ for God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

First Amendment to the Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.

Week of December 5

Jesus came to Earth in a human body so He could show us what God is like and so He could help us.  In His human body, He could be with people and get to know them as friends.  He could feel sadness with them--and happiness.  He could listen to their problems and answer their questions.  When we read about Jesus while He was on Earth, we can tell by His words and His actions that He had a deep love for people.  In fact, He loved people so much that He was willing to let His human body suffer pain and death on the cross so they could have eternal life in Heaven.   John 1:14 says, “ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us….”

In this season of Advent, let’s be glad and accept the One who came for us.

Daily work assignments: week of December 5

reading     3^rd pages 260-279 What do Authors Do? 

                   4^th pages 262-278 John Henry

math          3^rd  #57 pages 95-96  test # 10  Tuesday -# 61 pages 101-102    

                   4^th   # 56 pages 101-102 Quiz # 6 Tuesday -#60 page 109-110

     

language/grammar    pages  170

                                      DOL # 57-#61

spelling   # 12 pages 41-44 cursive practice sheet Test : Friday  

science    Chapter 3 review sheets Test: Dec. 9

social studies   Chapter 4  complete and review Test: Dec. 16

                            Document Dec. 15

Bible          Bible verse due: Wednesday

                   Lesson 13 Galations 5:22-23  due: December 7 

                   Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 due: December 14

Handwriting   cursive letters A,C, E, and O workbook pages    

Weekly work:

Lesson 13 Galations 5:22-23 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 Dec. 14

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth./ for God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

First Amendment to the Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.

Week of November 28

What a joy to begin a week at Dearborn Christian School with a time of worship!   Mrs. B reminded the students and teachers of what she has found to be true as a follower of Christ.  Areas of response she explained should occur as we prepare to be His children.  Our heart and body and mind will show to others these specific key words.

Thanksgiving

Contentment

Confidence

We have a Savior who loves us and we should respond to Him!

Daily work assignments: week of November 28

reading     3^rd pages 228-243 Night of the Pufflings 

                   4^th pages 234-247 Komodo Dragons

math           3^rd  #52 pages 87-88  test # 9  Tuesday -# 56 pages 93-94   

                   4^th   # 51 pages 93-94 test # 5  Tuesday -#55 pages 99-100   

    

language/grammar    pages  78-79 and 100-101  and 168-171

                                      DOL # 51-#55

spelling   # 11 pages 37-38 cursive practice sheet Test : Friday  

science    Chapter 3 complete chapter review sheets Test: Dec. 9

social studies   Chapter 3  complete begin chapter 4

Bible          Bible verse due: Wednesday

Lesson 12  Mark 9:35 due: November 30 

                   Lesson 13 Galations 5:22-23  due: December 7 

Handwriting  letters a and c pages 11-12  

Weekly work:

Lesson 12  Mark 9:35** Kindergarten Curriculum Verse

³⁵Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Lesson 13 Galations 5:22-23 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Lesson 14 Acts 1:8/II Timothy 1:7 Dec. 14

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth./ for God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What an amazing world God has created for us!  It is exciting to explore our world and through science understand and communicate with others what he has made.  Gravity is the pulling force between two objects.  We are pulled by the earth.  The oceans are moved by the moon...May we grow in knowledge and still give praise to our Creator.  What an awesome God! 

We watched a video clip of early Plimoth and the first Thanksgiving. So different and yet we too can give our praise to Him.  We have so much to also be thankful for.  Have a great Thanksgiving with family and friends! 

Thanksgiving!

What are you thankful for?  What's on your list?

Each student reflected on this question and responded during our Monday Chapel Celebration.  As this week begins, Mr. Stolman helps us to focus and to think about Thanksgiving Day~November 24, 2011.

I am thankful to my God who offers salvation through Jesus Christ!  I am thankful that I am able to freely express and share that love and peace to others and especially at DCS. What a joy to praise our LORD for what HE has done.  Have you started your list yet?  Have you told anyone what you are thankful for?  Tell a friend today!

Daily work assignments:

reading

 

math                                3rd  pages 83-84 # 50/4th pages 87-88  # 49

 

language/grammar         DOL #49

 

spelling                          no spelling worksheets/word list this week

 

science             Chapter 3 Lift It, Push It, Pull It  new notes pages 72-75

 

social studies   Chapter 3  The First Americans new chapter notes pages 60-61 

Bible          Colossians 1:15-17   due: November 22

Handwriting workbook  3rd to page 51

                                      4th  to page27

Weekly work:

Lesson 11 Colossians 1:15-17  Due:Tuesday

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Preamble to the Constitution

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

                            no reading story this week

November 17

November 17

This has been a great week!  The students have worked hard and have received affirmation that learning  has occurred!  We begin again and continue to build on our knowledge for yearlong learning.  From the First Americans to measuring our speed walking and running, we are exploring our world!

I hope to see all the parents tonight for conferences.  Have a great weekend!

November 15 and 16

In the book of Daniel, we were reminded to turn to our friends for support.  Together they called on God to answer their prayer. (Daniel 2 :17-18) Do we have faithful friends bringing us hope and asking for our accountability to remember to go before God in all circumstances? Thank the LORD for Christian friends, brothers and sisters in the LORD, who keep us faithful to our call to love God and others by serving others!

Daily work assignments:

reading     3rd pages 201-222 Danger Icebergs!                   

                 4th pages 215-228 The Swimming Hole

Thursday Testing

math          Wednesday  3rd   test # 7/4th    test # 4

                  Thursday     3rd  pages 81-82 # 48/4th pages 85-86  # 47

language/grammar     DOL #46/#47 grammar page 169

spelling  #9 pages 35-36 + cursive practice 3X Test : Thursday 

science  Chapters 3 Lift It, Push It, Pull It  new notes pages 64-69

social studies   chapters 3  The First Americans new chapter notes pages 58-60 

Bible          Matthew 22:36-39 due: November 16

Handwriting workbook  3rd to page 51

                                      4th  to page27

Weekly work:

Lesson 10 Matthew 22:36-39**  Fourth Grade Curriculum Verse36Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? 37Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. 

Due:  Dec.1            

Preamble to the Constitution

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Monday, November 14

What a blessing to be called children of God!  We were reminded in chapel today that we are loved by God as his children.  We are to know Him and display Him in our lives to all others!

Daily work assignments: reading     3rd pages 201-222 Danger Icebergs!                                     4th pages 215-228 The Swimming Hole   math          3rd   #47 pages 79-80                                     4th    # 46 pages 83-84          language/grammar     DOL #45 spelling  #9 pages 33-34 Test : Thursday  science  Chapters 3 Lift It, Push It, Pull It  new notes   social studies   chapters 3  The First Americans new chapter notes   Bible          Matthew 22:36-39 due: November 16 Handwriting    Weekly work:   Lesson 10 Matthew 22:36-39**  Fourth Grade Curriculum Verse36Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? 37Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.

End of the week: The internet is Back!

November 10 and 11

It is great to be connected again!  Dearborn Christian connected with the surrounding community near the Summer-Stephens Park by raking leaves as Friendship Teams.  Our theme of loving one-another as One-anothering is lived out by serving others in collecting leaves for curb pick-up.  What a privilege to see all ages working together on a beautiful fall morning.  Praise to our Creator for the opportunity to stroll through His creation!

Daily work assignments:

reading selection review  testing  

                   3^rd pages 191-204 Tornado Alert 

                   4^th pages 196-208 I Love Guinea Pigs

math          3^rd   #46 pages 77-78 

                   4^th    # 45 pages 81-82         

language/grammar     

                                      DOL #44

spelling  Review pages 29-32 Test : Friday  

science  Test: Thursday Chapters 1-2 quiz and test work

social studies   chapters 1-2  quiz and test work 

Bible          Matthew 22:36-39 due: November 16  

Handwriting  letters d and q pages 13-14  

Weekly work:

Lesson 10 Matthew 22:36-39**  Fourth Grade Curriculum Verse

³⁶Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? ³⁷Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ³⁸This is the first and greatest commandment. ³⁹And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. 

November 8 and 9 Internet Lost

November  8 and 9

A couple days without a connection to the internet is an annoyance or a frustration, but how much more sorrow in our world and in us comes from a disconnect from God.  We need a daily connection to our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.  “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

The students were excited today!  The week has been full of activity and accomplishment.  Great work from the students as they prepared for each day.  The students are ready for service on Friday as they serve their community.

Daily work assignments:

reading     3^rd pages 191-204 Tornado Alert 

                   4^th pages 196-208 I Love Guinea Pigs

math          3^rd   test # 6  Tuesday / #45 pages 75-76 Wednesday

                   4^th   Quiz #4 + # 43 pages 77-78 Tuesday

        # 43 pages 79-80 Wednesday

language/grammar   pages  78-79 and 100-101  

                                      DOL #42-#43

spelling  Review pages 29-32 cursive practice sheet Test : Friday  

science  Test: Thursday Chapters 1-2 look for review sheets  

social studies   Review sheets on chapters 1-2   

Bible          Books of the Bible due: Wednesday

Matthew 22:36-39 due: November 16  

Handwriting  letters a and c pages 11-12  

Weekly work:

Lesson 10 Matthew 22:36-39**  Fourth Grade Curriculum Verse

³⁶Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? ³⁷Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ³⁸This is the first and greatest commandment. ³⁹And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. 

November 7, 2011

November 7, 2011

How wonderful to begin our week in chapel in praise to our Father, King, Master, Creator, and Savior!  We can call on the name of our LORD to help us show Christ and His love to others!  It was a beautiful and busy day.  Students are continuing to prepare for the wrap-up of this first nine weeks.  We have learned and accomplished a lot together.  Enjoy the day the LORD has made.  Rejoice and be glad in it!


Daily work:

reading  stories of the week 3rd Tornado Alert                                                      
                                             4th  I Love Guinea Pigs

math  3rd pages 71-72  # 43
          4th pages 73-74  # 42

language/DOL # 41

spelling    tests Friday #8 pages 29-32


science  chapter 2  Review sheet due: Tuesday, Nov. 8/Test Thursday, Nov. 10             
              chapters 1-2    Review sheet due: Wednesday, Nov. 9

social studies chapters1-2 review sheet due:Tuesday
                       document due: November 10
Bible    **Books of the Bible due November 9

handwriting review handwriting practice book pages

                    

Spelling List 3rd grade

# 8 Week of Nov. 7

pages 29-32

Homophones

1. hole

2. whole

3. hour

4. our

5. knows

6. nose

7. tail

8. tale

9. their

10. there

11. they’re

12. threw

13. through

14. weak

15. week

                 

Spelling List 4TH grade

# 8 Week of      Nov. 7

pages 29-32

Compound Words

1. anyway

2. baseball

3. basketball

4. chalkboard

5. classmate

6. classroom

7. doorbell

8. downstairs

9. driveway

10. earrings

11. highway

12. motorcycle

13. myself

14. newspaper

15. nighttime

16. softball

17. something

18. sometimes

19. upstairs

20. weekend

The History of Our United States due: November 10

Underlined words are to be practiced.

                           In Congress, July 4, 1776

        When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. 

We hold these truths to be self-evident:---That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  That, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.  Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and, accordingly, all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.  But, when a long train of abuses and usurpationsduty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security....

November 4

What a busy week, the students have been such hard workers!  We are finishing up plants and animals in science with our test on Thursday, November 10.  Students can begin to explain the similarities and differences in cells.  Ask your student to draw cells.  We were excited to have lunch with our Friendship Teams.  It's great for students to be part of teams again.  Have a great fall weekend!

Daily work:

reading Review stories of the week 3rd Guys from Space
                                                       4th A Big-City Dream
math  3rd pages 71-72# 42
          4th pages 73-74 #41

language/DOL # 40 Test #5-8

spelling    tests Friday #7 pages 25-28


science  chapter 2  Review sheet due: Tuesday, Nov. 8/Test Thursday, Nov. 10

social studies chapters1-2 review sheet
                     document due November 10

Bible    **Books of the Bible due November 9

handwriting cursive sheet #9 p, #10 j hand-in 

November 3

Look for your gifts!  In our devotions from the book of Daniel, God blessed Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the young men who honored the LORD with their choices. They weren't afraid to use and increase those gifts and abilities in order to please God.  Do we know our gifts?  First thank the Lord for his blessings of  talents and abilities.  Ask the Lord to help you look hard for those gifts and to use them so that your best glorifies Him.   As we finish out this week let's give God our best in whatever we do!


Daily work:

reading Review stories of the week 3rd Guys from Space
                                                       4th A Big-City Dream
math  3rd pages 69-70 # 41
          4th pages 71-72 #39

language/DOL # 39

spelling    tests Friday #7 pages 25-28


science  chapter 2  pages 46-53 with new notes


social studies chapters1-2 review sheet
                     document due November 10

Bible    **Books of the Bible due November 9

handwriting cursive sheet #9 p, #10 j