Christmas Party

We are looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow for our Christmas Party!  Just a reminder, if you would like to eat Pizza with your child at lunch, please send in additional money for yourself. 

December 13-17

Announcements:
Don't forget our Christmas Play on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. It will start at 6:00 P.M. Please have the children here by 5:30.

Our Christmas Party is December 17, 2010. We are going to be making cards for children in the hospital.

There will be no tests this week...Enjoy the break! 

Newsletter - December 6 - December 10

December 7th:  We are very excited about our upcoming field trip to The Center of Puppetry Arts.  Remember to wear Christmas clothes.

Gift Card Orders due December 8th if you want to have them before the break. 

Spelling Words:

1. preacher
2. lunch
3. church
4. while
5. which
6. match
7. watch
8. chosen
9. where
10. pitcher
11. child
12. what
13. reach
14. when
15. *nativity

Memory Verse:
Joshua, no one will be able to stand up against you as long as you live.  I will be with you, just as I was with Moses.  I will never leave you.  I will never desert you.  Joshua 1:5

Sight Words:

1. these
2. would
3. first
4. number
5. write
6. other
7. called
8. about
9. part
10. down

Vocabulary Words: The Veletten Rabbit

Bracken: (noun): a large coarse fern; found in most tropical and temperate regions.

Burrow (noun):a hole or excavation in the ground made by an animal (as a rabbit) for shelter and habitation.

Fronds (noun): a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions.

Queer (verb): to put or get into an embarrassing or disadvantageous situation.

Sateen (noun) : a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave.

Shawl (noun) a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders.

Swayed (verb) : to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot b : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position

Food for Thought:

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.Helen Keller

News from the Office...

This just in from the FBA office…

In January, we will begin implementing a program called the “President Fitness Challenge” with our kindergarten, 1^st, and 2^nd grade students. The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports that follows four simple principles: Frequency, Intensity, Type, and Time (F.I.T.T) to improve your fitness level.

We will be working in conjunction with the P.E. teacher, Miss Gwen, and look forward to reaching goals set forth in the program.

Miss Stephanie Langston, from our very own Hands on Spanish program, joined us in November for a Spanish lesson on being thankful. We look forward to another visit with her this month to share Christmas blessings in another language.

November Book It

If you and your child have been keeping up with the November Book It logs for a Free Pizza Hut coupon, it is due tomorrow, 12/1.  December forms will go home tomorrow. 

Newsletter - November 29-December 3

Welcome back!!  I hope that you all had a restful and relaxing break and a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Since last week was a short week, our spelling test will be on FRIDAY this week.

Spelling Words:

1. that
2. wish
3. wash
4. then
5. both
6. cloth
7. thick
8. shine
9. wish
10. brush
11. shoes
12. polish
13. there
14. should
15. *Christmas

Sight Words:

1. American
2. letters
3. animals
4. turned
5. different
6. asked
7. between
8. every
9. county
10. example

Memory Verse: Due this Wednesday, December 1st
Moses and Aaron did exactly as the Lord told them.  Exodus 7:6



Vocabulary Words:
aim   (aym) noun,verb   
1.  To try or plan to do something.
2.  To point something, such as a weapon, at something.
allow   (uhlou) verb    To let someone do something.
biology   (biioluhjee) noun    The science that studies living things.
change   (chaynj) noun,verb   
1.  To make something different or to become different.
2.  The money that is returned to you if you give more money than is needed to buy something.
3.  A number of coins.
comfort   (kuhmfurt) noun,verb   
1.  To be in a pleasant state of relaxation.
2.  Someone or something that gives relief.
dent   (dEHnt) noun,verb    To make a small hole or depression in the surface of something by hitting it or putting pressure on it.
giving   (gihvihNG) adjective,noun,verb    To hand something out as a gift.
prove   (proov) verb    To some that something is true or genuine by providing evidence or argument.
thread   (thrEHd) noun,verb    A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.   
twist   (twihst) noun,verb   
1.  An unforeseen development.  
2.  Turning or twisting around (in place).   "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"
3.  Twist suddenly so as to sprain.   "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"

"Thanksgiving, more than just a holiday, an act of doing." Unknown

Newsletter - November 22-23

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday.  We say thank you for the blessings in life and share a meal with those we love.  Though we should have the spirit of gratitude and thankfulness all year round, the holiday reminds us to slow down and express those feelings.

One thing that I know your child is thankful for is no homework the week of thanksgiving...no homework and no tests!  Use the evenings spending quality time with each other around the dinner table, doing something other than studying! 

My gratitude list is very long and I could go on for days.  I want each of you to know that I am so thankful for this school and that I have the opportunity to be a part of FBA.  I am thankful for each of your children and the very special bond that I share with each of them.  I love them dearly! 

I look forward to seeing you next week at our Thanksgiving feast, Tuesday at 11:15.  We have an activity planned for you and your child before we eat.    As our blessing for our feast, your child will say his or her blessing that you have been practicing in Spanish. 

Happy Thanksgiving,
Mrs. Hodges

A Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray

We hurry along and make fast the blessing
Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing

We're slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold

But Lord, I'd like to take a few minutes more
To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for

For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head

I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know

Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure

That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place
And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace

So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided
And bless each and every person invited

Amen!
--Scott Wesemann

Newsletter - November 15-19

Newsletter - November 15-19

I hope everyone has had a great week.  I think the kids really enjoyed the field trip to Rock Ranch.  I've heard lots about it and am so sorry that I had to miss it.  Our next field trip is Tuesday, December 7, 2010 to the Center for Puppetry Arts.

Reminders:
**Georgia project due Monday. This maybe on paper in a flyer or brochure style or on a poster board, either way is fine with me.

**Don't forget to send in your Thanksgiving Feast reservation forms by Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Remember if your child is going to eat this lunch you need to order them a plate as well. Children's plates are $5.00 and adult plates are $7.00 each.
**Our Christmas program is Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM.
**Elvis Christmas Concert, FBA Fundraiser: Saturday, December 4, 2010

Memory Verse: Due 11/17Be strong and brave.  Don't be afraid of them.  Don't be terrified because of them.  The Lord your God will go with you.  Deuteronomy 31:6

Spelling Words: Words with oo, oi, oy

1. rejoice
2. good-bye
3. point
4. cool
5. room
6. stood
7. toy
8. noise
9. football
10. enjoy
11. join
12. shook
13. coin
14. too
15. *balloon

Sight Words:

1. father
2. mother
3. children
4. going
5. milk
6. work
7. round
8. same
9. there
10. zero

Vocabulary Words:

1. Afraid: To be scared or frightened
2. Calendar: A chart containing a list of days, weeks, months of the year.
3. Deadly: Causing or capable of causing death.
4. Foolish: Not showing good sense or judgement.
5. Mighty: Having or showing great strength or force or intensity.
6. Pain: a. The feeling you have when something hurts. b. To make a great effort or take great care to do something.

7. Pine: A tall evergreen tree that has narrow, pointed leaves and seeds held in cones.
8. Sled: A vehicle mounted on runner and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow.
9. Stitch: One movement that you make when you put a needle and thread through a piece of cloth and bring it out again.
10. Window: A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air.

Thanksgiving Prayer: Due at Feast

Dios,
Gracias per mi comida, mi familia, mis amigos y mi casa. Amen.

Food for Thought:
Life is a voyage that is homeward bound.  Herman Melville

Travel Flyer

Due: Monday, November 15th
You work for the Tourism Association of Georgia.  Your task is to create a flyer that identifies the five major geographic regions of Georgia and how each of them is unique.  This brochure should attract visitor to the state of GA.  Each student will research ans use what they already know to create their brochure.  Your travel flyer should include the following and will be presented to the class.

1. The names of all 5 geographic regions.
2. What does the land look like?
3. Names of any major rives that flow through these regions. 
4. Names of major cities and regions
5. Local attractions for visitors.
6. Natural resources/manufactured products in each region.
7. Types of communities in each region.   

You will be asked to present your brochure/flyer to other tour guides and tourists.  During your presentation, you should use your flyer to answer the following:
What is special about your region?
Why does where you live matter? (talk about the land, products made in your region, attractions, etc.)
How does where you live affect your life?

Welcome to our class blog!!

Dear Parents,
Welcome to our Class Blog!  We are excited about the opportunity to go green in an effort to protect God's precious earth!  Not to mention, you don't have all of those pesky notes to keep up with...it's always here!  On our blog you will find information on upcoming events, important announcements, spelling words, memory verses, weekly newsletters, etc. 

Check back often!  Oh, and the class would love to hear from you so leave us a comment from time to time.

Joyfully,
Mrs. Hodges

Rock Ranch

We are looking forward to our field trip to Rock Ranch on Monday! Just a reminder to dress in layers, wear tennis shoes and bring a disposable sack lunch.  Make sure you arrive on time, the bus will be leaving at 8:15 sharp!

Newsletter - November 8-12

Upcoming Reminders:
Monday is our field trip to Rock Ranch, if  you have not returned your permission slip please do so ASAP. 

Spelling Words:  This week is a review week.  Don't forget our spelling test will be on Thursday.

Lesson 7 - long a
wave, grade, today, faith, eight, train, weigh, gave, praise, played, railway, neighbor

Lesson 8 - Long i
why, fire, mild, try, mind, wild, bright, kind, life, skylight, Friday, Bible

Lesson 9 - Long e
easy, even, keep, team, zero, peace, breeze, these, teeth, leave, please, cheese

Lesson 10 - Long o
goal, hope, coat, over, hold, obey, know, older, those, grown, spoke, froze

Lesson 11 - Long u
new, due, cute, blue, use, knew, unit, true, blew, flute, music, few

High Frequency Words
enough, children, story, could, yours, upon, hundred, high, been, December

No Sight Word test this week, because it is a spelling review week. 


Memory Verse: 11/3-11/10 Due 11/10
God's grace has been given to me.  So here is what I say to you.  Don't think of yourself more highly than you should.  Be reasonable when you think about yourself.  Keep in mind the amount of faith God has given you.  - Romans 12:3

Memory Verse: 11/10-11/17 Due 11/17
Be strong and brave.  Don't be; afraid of them.  Don't be terrified became of them.  The Lord your God will go with you.  He will never leave you..  He'll never desert you.  - Deuteronomy 31:6

Don't forget about the Spanish Prayer...
Dios,
Gracias por mi comida, mi familia, mis amigos y mi casa. Amen

Food for Thought...
Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.
-- Author Unknown

Newsletter - November 1-5

Just a reminder, spelling tests will now be on Thursdays.  A few new things will be happening as well.  We began working on weekly vocabulary units this week.  Starting next week, students will be assessed on the vocabulary words every Friday.  You will find the words below each week, but we will be practicing them in class each day so there will not necessarily be any added homework.  The tests will be both fill in the blank and multiple choice.  We will be taking weekly comprehension tests. 

Spelling Words:

1. flute
2. cute
3. few
4. new
5. knew
6. blew
7. true
8. new
9. use
10. unit
11. been
12. blue
13. due
14. December
15. **Moses

Sight Word List

1. since
2. music
3. horse
4. room
5. friends
6. black
7. short
8. ship
9. stand
10. whole

Memory Verse: Due 11/10
God's grace has been given to me.  So here is what I say to you.  Don't think of yourself more highly than you should.  Be reasonable when you think about yourself.  Keep in mind the amount of faith God has given you.  - Romans 12:3

Field Trip

Be sure you return both field trip forms ASAP.

Rock Ranch, Monday, November 8th
*Cost is $9.00
*Bring a sack lunch
*Your child will not be allowed to attend without the returned permission slip. 


Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts, Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
*Cost is $9.00
*$6.00 for lunch at The Varsity
*Your child will not be allowed to attend without the returned permission slip.

Book Adventure Letter

Goal end date is December 15th. 

Book Adventure has been a great success so far this year!  Here are the new goals and prizes they can earn.  Remember, these goals are optional.  The minimum requirement is to read and earn 80 points per week. 

Points are cumulative from last term.
2000 points = free homework pass
2500 points = trip to treasure box
3000 points = Book Adventure Party