Apostles Lutheran School

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October 3, 2011 e-mail: wcrofts@ApostlesSJ.org

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Mrs. Crofts Classroom Newsletter

Zoo-Phonics News Ellie elephant before We will spend two more days with
moving on to our next fffffabulous letter with Francy fish! Well be working with our fingers, our feet, and we may even go fishing as we explore the letter f. We will discuss the difference between fantasy and reality too.

Friday, October 7 from 6-9 PM we will host our annual Harvest Celebration.
The children (and adults) are welcome to wear costumes no scary costumes, please. Bring your family and friends for a night of food, games, music, face-painting, jump-houses, candy and fun. The cost is only $4 per child and $1 per adult. I hope to see you there! Our trip to the Uesugi Pumpkin Farm is Friday, October 21. The pumpkin colored

Other Classroom News

This week we will jump ahead about 400 years to The Birth of Moses. Moses will be all grown up by Thursday as we learn about God calling him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt after the miraculous display of His power in the Ten Plagues. These stories remind us of how amazingly God protects and directs His people in the way they should go. In math we will continue working graphing and begin discussing patterning.

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form that was sent home last week should be returned by Friday, October 7.
The book orders for October are attached. If you would like me to submit your order, please return it by October 12 with your check made payable to Scholastic Books. You may also help our classroom get new books by ordering online at www.scholastic/com/clubsordering. The class activation code is GTF8Q.
Mark your calendars and call the grandparents! On Friday, October 28, at 7 PM, the Jr. K and kindergarten classes will be performing a musical version of The Three Little Pigs as the opening act for the Fall Musical. No special costumes will be required for the songs we are performing this year we will make hats at school instead. On Sunday, October 30, from 3-6 PM we welcome you to the Little Germany we will be recreating on campus. Come to the Reformation Fest and learn about how God used Martin Luther to refocus people on the wonderful truth that we are saved by Gods grace alone. Dont forget to pack a spoon for your child if his/her snack will need one. You are welcome to donate a package of disposable youd like to.

Thank you for bringing your child to sing

in church yesterday. Its always such a pleasure to hear little ones praise the Lord! If your child was not

able to attend please be sure to send a written excuse by Tuesday. Thank you!

Upcoming Events
Oct. 7:

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Forms Due

Oct. 12: Wildlife Associates (Animal Friends Presentation) 9:30 AM Oct. 18: Sweet Tomatoes Fun-Raising Dinner 5-8 PM

Harvest Festival 6-9 PM;

Oct. 21: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip; End 1st Qtr.; Teacher Collaboration Meeting Day Oct. 28: Fall Musical Grades1-3Opening Act by Kindergarten Classes 7 PM Oct. 30: Reformation Fest 3-6 PM Nov. 3-4: No SchoolTeachers Conference

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