April Calendar 2017
God Centered Education for Life
Dear Parents,
APRIL!!! I can’t believe it! The year has just flown! The weather sure keeps us guessing…..warm one day and
freezing the next! It is a good idea to keep that hat and mittens in your child’s back pack. First recess is often still a
bit chilly! I am trying to soak up each and every day with this class. They have been a delight!
Our Planted in Trust…Rooted in Faithfulness theme for the month of April is “Generations of Tree Rings.” Sheldon
Christian School was planted in faith and has grown to be a 100 year old tree. Just as a tree adds a ring per year, so
each generation has impacted and benefited from their connection to and support of our school. Our theme verse
comes from Psalm 145:1-7,
A psalm of praise. Of David.
1
I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2
Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
3
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
4
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
5
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[b]
6
They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7
They celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
” Our theme song for the month will be “One Generation Will Call to the Next.”
In Bible this month, we will complete our Easter memory verses and begin on a simple version of the 10
Commandments. We will be doing a special Easter craft. Please take the following items to school in an ice cream
bucket with a lid: (The items may be mixed.) 1 c. salt and 2 c. flour. Also bring 1 vegetable can (empty, clean and can
be put in the bucket also) and a piece of cardboard about 12”x12” covered with aluminum foil. Please mark your
child’s name on the bucket and cardboard. We do not need this immediately but will need it for art on April 6. Feel
free to send it whenever and I can store it at school. We will finish our Easter stories and then move on to stories
about Elijah and Elisha.
In math we will continue working with writing our numbers to 100. We will be working to make our numbers the
correct direction. We will move on to 3 Dimensional shapes and position words. We will also be practicing our
subtraction facts. Our much anticipated 100th day of school will fall in May.
The class is doing such a nice job of reading! I can tell that they have been practicing their take home reading books.
That is the best way to jump start those reading skills! Be sure to ask them what their story is about so that they are
accountable for comprehending what they have read. Encourage them to read other books too! Many are ready for
the challenge! THANKS, PARENTS!
Our theme for Show and Tell during the month of April will be occupations. The students may describe their father or
mother's occupation or may introduce us to an occupation that they might choose when they are older. This could
include showing pictures or products of this occupation, showing occupation specific clothing, demonstrating or
displaying tools of this job, a parent-child joint show and tell, or any other ideas you might have. If you need a special
time or special arrangements, please call so I can adjust our schedule to fit yours. (I'm sure we can do some Show and
Tell switching to accommodate your availability!)
Our Social Studies and extra learning activities will be about farms in contrast with towns. We will also focus on
community helpers and occupations.
THANKS AGAIN for the support you give from home. It makes a world of difference!
In His Service,
MRS. GEELS
April 4: Memory verse: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son that whoever
believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Reading: Review Letters/Sounds: x, g, v, w Review Sight Words: she, he, has, look
Be sure your Easter craft supplies are ready to go. We are doing our project on Thursday!
Show and Tell: Caiden
April 5: Be sure your Easter craft supplies are at school today!
GLASSES AND GAMES DAY! You may wear glasses to school and bring along a game that you know how to play well.
(Candyland, Go Fish, Chutes and Ladders, etc.)
Don’t forget your Library books.
3:10 dismissal. No bus service.
Show and Tell: Evan
April 6: The 5th graders will be helping us with our Easter project today!
Recite John 3:16
Show and Tell: Lacey
April 11: Memory Work: Commandment 1: Do not worship other gods. Commandment 2: Do not make idols to worship.
We will be reviewing in reading this week.
Show and Tell: Kasen
April 12: Recite Commandments 1&2
Bring your super winning attitude today!
Don’t forget your contribution to our service project basket. We will deliver it today!
2:10 dismissal.
Show and Tell: Maci
April 13: HAPPY EASTER VACATION
April 18: Memory Work: Commandment 3: Do not take God’s name in vain. Commandment 4: Keep the Sabbath Day
holy.
Reading: Letters/Sounds: Jj, Qq Sight Words: with, my
Show and Tell: Joel
April 19: Chapel today. Remember to wear your chapel shirt.
Sight Words: Review my, is, the, I, have, a
We will be making Jell-O Jigglers for the letter Jj.
3:10 dismissal. No Bus service.
Show and Tell: Evie
April 20: Bring a Quarter to spend at the “quick shop.”
Memory Work: Recite Commandments1-4
Show and Tell: Eddie
(Next week is Christian Education Week. Check the home bulletin for details. At the printing of this document, I
have heard there may be some dress up days.)
April 25: Memory Verse: Commandment 5: Obey your parents. Commandment 6: Do not kill. Commandment 7:
Do not commit adultery.
Reading: Letters/Sounds: Yy, Zz Sight Words: me, where
Only 14 days of Kindergarten left after today! Be a worker!
Show and Tell: Layla
April 26: Be ready to show how much you know at musical practice today!
2:10 dismissal.
Show and Tell: Samantha
April 27: GRANDPARENTS DAY! Be ready to show what you know!
It is Yucky Critter Day today! You may bring one plastic/stuffed snake, spider, bug, or other yucky critter to
school however, you MAY NOT scare your teacher or grandparents with it!
Our musical is tonight! Check the home bulletin for what you need to wear and what time you should be at
school.
Show and Tell: Annie
Recite commandments 1-7
Advance Notice: May 18—Field trip to the Great Plains Zoo.
Thanks for all you do to help your child be ready for their K day. It is truly a blessing to work with parents who care!
Mrs. Geels
May 5- 100th day
It is the 100th day of Kindergarten!!! Please have your child bring 100 small items in a zip bag
for one of our activities. Encourage your child to do the counting. (Pennies, cotton balls,
macaroni, pebbles, whatever!)
Bring 100 pieces of cereal for math today. Encourage your child to do the counting
April 1: Memory work: We will not recite Matthew 28:5-6 today. Keep practicing and we will say it next Thursday
after break.
GLASSES AND GAMES DAY! You may wear glasses to school and bring along a game that you know how to play
well. (Candyland, Go Fish, Chutes and Ladders, etc.)