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The week before Thanksgiving was a busy and exciting week. We practiced for our upcoming Christmas Play, spent time with senior “giants,” met our new 5th grade buddies, attended chapel, and used the school’s new iTouch devices to practice skills.  Finally, on Friday the K4 students prepared our hearts for Thanksgiving by singing some great songs for us in the commons area.  On top of all of that excitement, we were able to praise God for keeping us all safe from the tornadoes on Wednesday. We had a lot of fun, safe and sound in the clubhouse (our safe place). This time of year is busy schedule-wise, but for our students it is also busy academically! The students have learned so much over the last few months and I am thrilled to see the progress they have made. Below you will see a peek at our plans for this week. Language Arts Skills: High Frequency Words: practice and review We are working on our popcorn words (do, so, to, or....(you will get a list of these this week)  Language/Writing Skills: action and weather words Phonics focus: Kk; blending words with “-it”  Comprehension skill focus: Fantasy and Realism Handwriting Skills:  Letter formation and number writing                        spacing between words   "one finger space"   Math: Teen Numbers Odd and Even Numbers, Counting to 100, Counting Groups of 10, Patterns on a 100s Chart, Skip Counting by 2 and 5   Social Science: Christmas/Christmas Play Practice (Please help your child practice their part.)  They are doing amazing job!   Bible - We will be focusing on Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas.   What a privilege it is to learn about and spend time reflecting on our Lord and Savior!