Third Grade Tribune
February 5, 2016
Question of the Week
Why did the King of England think William Penn's idea of taking the Quakers to America was such a good idea? (Hint: There were two reasons!)
Last Week's "Question of the Week"
Announcements
Feb. 9 - Watch D.O.G. Meeting in the Elem. Music Room at 6:00pm
Feb. 10 - Solemn Assembly
Feb. 11 - Book Report Due (President, Non-fiction)
Feb. 12 - Mid-quarter grades home
Feb. 12 - 1/2 Day of School
Feb. 15 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Feb. 16 - International Festival
Feb. 26 - ACSI Speech Recital in class
Feb. 29 - ACSI Speech Competition after school
Watch D.O.G. Training
Mr. Andy Coats has scheduled another Watch D.O.G.S. training for Tuesday, February 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The training will be held in the elementary music room. ,
From 6:00 to 6:30, Mr. Coats will provide orientation training for those who have recently signed up for the Watch D.O.G.S. program and for those who may want more info before registering. Most of you will not need to attend these first 30 minutes. From 6:30 to 8:00, Mr. Coats will go over security issues/training for all watchdogs. We will go over school emergency response and evacuation procedures as they pertain to tornado, fire, and active shooter situations.
This is a dad/father figure only event so child care will not be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by emailing wdogs@sca-kc.org
Reenrollment
SCA Reenrollment for 2016-17 - Don't miss the reenrollment discount!
It's hard to believe it is that time of year again! January 19 is the first day of reenrollment for current families. A letter and instructions were sent home on January 15 in your student's backpack and reenrollment can be completed online again this year. We are already receiving many inquiry calls for the 2016-17 school year and have already received several completed applications from new families. New families from covenant churches can enroll starting on February 16 and open enrollment begins on March 1, so we encourage you to enroll early. Families reenrolling by March 1 will receive a discount on the enrollment fee.
If you have any questions, contact Metra Augustin at 816-525-1480.
Linda Harrelson
Head of School
SCA Moms' Bible Study
Upcoming Tests
States and Capitals Test #2 - Southeastern States
All Classes - Tue, Feb. 16th
ACSI Speech Recital
Mr. Welch and Mrs. Stephens's Classes - Fri, Feb. 26th
Academics
Mrs. Stephen's Class
Measurement: Nic
x : Brynne
+, - : Megan
Mr. Welch's Class
+ : Kyle, Lila
- : Ireland, Jackson
x : Abigail, Julia
÷ : Mason, Haley
Rockin' Readers
Mr. Welch's Class
Logan H. and Brynn
Bible
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”
Mark 8: 35-36
Test: Friday, February 12th
BMV Questions
1. What does Jesus mean by saving our lives? Saving our lives now, means living for ourselves and doing what we want. It is self focused.
2. What does Jesus mean by losing our lives? Losing our lives now, means living for God and doing His will first. It is focused on others and putting them first.
“Doing That Which Pleases Him” - Dutiful, Thankful, Watchful, Prayerful, Humble
Spelling List 21
1. minute
2. hour
3. chewing
4. triangle
5. volleyball
6. combing
7. flattery
8. disappear
9. seat belt
10. reason
11. walnut
12. above
13. every
14. prey
15. whiskers
16. scolded
17. history
18. fight
19. independence
20. United States
21. nation
22. liberty - freedom
23. fiction – a made-up story
24. license – permission given by the law
DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK.
PRETEST – Thursday, Feb. 11th
TEST – Thursday, Feb. 12th
ACSI Speech Competition
Third grade students at SCA participate in the ACSI Speech Competition every year. Each student will memorize a Bible passage, poem, or folktale/fable in the coming month. This will be their poem grade for the month, and everyone will participate by reciting their speech in class on Feb. 26th. We will then have a grade level completion after school on Feb. 29th for any students who are interested in the school-wide competition. Three students from each category will qualify for the next level of competition and will help represent the third grade of SCA at the ACSI Speech Competition in April.
Students who have chosen to recite a Bible passage must also be able to give a short explanation of what the passage means to them. It should be something short, but also well thought through. I would suggest having them write a couple of sentences at the end of their Bible passage to memorize.
If you have any questions, please e-mail your teacher.