Oct. 16th- Oct. 18th:
Memory:
No memory this week 

Spelling:
HFW

Grammar:

Commas in a date

Reading:

Review setting, characters, and character traits

Writing:
Writing letters

Math:
Math test next Wednesday (10/25/17)

Keep practicing addition math facts. Free apps are a great way for students to get independent practice time in while having fun.

Science/Social Studies:
There will be a project/problem solving based assessment on Monday. Students will be shown examples of erosion on Zion's campus and they will need to decide which measures they could implement to decrease the effects of erosion. 

On Wednesday, students will have a written assessment over the key information from our unit. Look for a study guide to come home on Monday.

Important Information /Reminders:

Meet SPRK+! He is our new robot! Starting next quarter Mrs. Helmkamp will be working with small groups of students in the STEM lab once a week. Students will use CodeSnap to learn how to make our robot perform certain tasks. I am excited about this new proposal to introduce students to coding and I can't wait to hear what they think of it! Watch the blog for more updates.

Red Ribbon Week Dress Days 10/23/2017 - 10/27/2017

Red Ribbon Week will be October 23 - 27.  This is the week that people and communities unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.  Show your personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon and these fun dress days.  *Regular dress code applies to all dress days except for the special day’s theme Monday: Messy Hair day, Messy hair don't care about drugs. The students can come to school with messy hair. Tuesday: Twin Day, Keep your double out of trouble. You can wear the same shirt or color as your friend. Wednesday: Calling Drew’s Avengers! - Wear a Super Hero Shirt and jeans                                     This year we are collecting Chapel offerings to support Friends of Kids with Cancer.  On Wednesday, October 25 we will be having a special offering collection of super hero items to honor Drew Albrittons' 8th birthday.  Drew was a preschooler here at Zion who bravely fought cancer and now is with the biggest superhero of all, Jesus!  Please bring your superhero items to chapel on Wednesday October 25. Action figures, costumes, toys, movies, backpacks, Lego sets, video games, shirts, or any items with a super hero theme are all welcome. Thursday: Lumberjack day, Chop drugs out of your life. Wear a flannel shirt. Friday: Red Day, In Christ I Stand, against drugs. Spirit shirt and jeans.

*A special thank you to our field trip chaperones: Cheryl T., Christi B., and Julie K.
We will be taking a bus to the St. Louis Art Museum on the morning of Friday, Oct. 27th. That afternoon we will have our Harvest party. Look for permission slips to come home on Friday, Oct. 13th.

Reflecting on our week:

Students had fun learning a snappy song about erosion.

Gathering hands-on information to help us become better writers. We are writing to inform about pumpkins and in order to do so, we needed to get gather some first-hand sensory information.

This week in Faith Family Prayer time we learned about the give Him 5 program.  We are challenged to spend 5 minutes a day praying to Jesus.  We use the word FAITH to help lead our time.  

F-focus on Jesus and find a quiet place to be

A-ask Jesus to be with you

I-tell Him what is important to you

T-thank Him

H-ask for His help

Please visit the website www.givehim5.net for more information or if your family would like to participate.