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We had a great first week back at school! Here's a look at what we did:

Reading: We started learning how to draw conclusions. We looked at different clues and tried to guess what they were describing. We also read some stories and used the pictures to help us better understand what the author was trying to say.

Writing: We continued writing poems. We learned how to add repetition to our poems and how to write a poem from a different point of view.

Math: We are reviewing our addition skills and learning how to add 3 digit numbers!

Bible: We learned about Queen Esther and how God used her to save the Jewish people from Haman's evil plan.

Important Information:

1. Monthly Bible Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

2. Next Monday is Kite Day and Parent Observation Day! You are welcome to come and visit our class from 9:00-10:30 on Monday and see what we do during our morning time. We will also be flying kites outside from 9:30-10:00 out on the big soccer field. Please send a kite to school with your child for this time. If you are free to come and fly a kite with your student I am sure they would love it!

3. Today I sent home information about the website that goes with our Math book. This website has games, explanation videos, and other resources that go with the Math book we use in class.

4. The week of 1/21-1/24 will be OCSI's Spirit Week. The High School and Middle School has invited all Elementary Students to participate. This is not mandatory, but if your student would like to dress up they are welcome to do so. Here are the days:

Trendy Tuesday (1/21) - "Internet/Media Day"
- Internet, Movies, Disney/Cartoons

Well-Dressed Wednesday (1/22) - "Prep School Day"
- Preppy/Ivy League

Togetherness Thursday (1/23)
- wear red

Five-Ring Friday (1/24) - "Olympic Day"
- Sportswear/Athlete
- Sports Fan/Official

Upcoming Dates:
1/13 - Kite Day and Parent Observation Day 9:00-10:30
1/17 - End of 2nd Quarter
1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
1/21-1/24 - Spirit Week
2/11 - No School
2/17 - President's Day - No School
2/24-2/28 - Week of Reading
3/20 - Student Led Conferences
4/3 - Kid City

Have a wonderful weekend! :)