Newsletter: Week 18 of 37

Great job in the Geography Bee, Jacob!

January 22 - 26, 2018

   I just got off the phone with Stephanie Stillwell, my substitute for last week, and we had a good conversation to transition me back into the classroom. For those of you who haven't heard, I was out since the 9th recovering from pneumonia. I'm feeling much better, and I am ready to see everyone again! Make it a great week, everyone!

Person of the Week

Bella Gubrud!

Topics to Talk About at Home

The students have been working on their winter-themed essays. Have you talked about them at home? Do you know what their topic is and how it relates to winter? We'll be working on 2nd drafts this week.

Upcoming Events

• Jan 22 - Parent Society Meeting (7:00; see image right)
• Jan 26 - Riedl Bank Auction #4
• Jan 30 - Field Trip: Neighborhood House (Group 1) (9:15-10:45)
• Jan 30 - Seussical After School (3:00-5:00)
• Jan 31 - Riedl Bank Payday!
• Feb 01 - Riedl Bank Rent Due
• Feb 01 - Field Trip: Oregon Symphony (10:00-12:30)
• Feb 02 - Spirit Wear Day!  Show WHCS School Spirit!   
• Feb 13 - Field Trip: Neighborhood House (Group 2) (9:15-10:45)
• Feb 14 - Progress Reports emailed
• View the Classroom Calendar for more

Curriculum and Exams

• Bible - Chapel Leading Preparations | Memory verse: TBD | 
• Math - Chapter 3 | Test Monday
• Science - Movement & Control Unit
• Social Studies [Mrs. Hawkins] - Central and Southern Asia
• Read Aloud - The Invisible Girls (abridged) by Sarah Thebarge (my friend!)
• Reading - Book Clubs: Hatchet, The Giver, or Matilda | Book Club Packets FINALLY due Tue/Wed
• Writing - January Writing Assignment (info packet was given to students)
• Spelling - Unit 11
• Grammar - Verbs Unit | Quiz Friday: Irregular Verbs "be" to "fall"
• Other - Music [Mrs. Brumley] - 
• View the Classroom Calendar for more

Neighborhood House: Winter Trips

Half of the class will be going to Neighborhood House again on Tuesday, January 30th. I would like us to bring donations with us for the rest of the trips this year, so each student please bring one or two items to donate (if possible). These are the students I have selected to go in Group 1: Charlie, Luke, Julia, Amy, Grace, Jacob, Briana, Josiah, Nick, Jack M., and Jonah. The second group will be going on Tuesday, February 13th. Please remember that the students should wear good shoes to walk in, clothes they don't mind getting dirty, and bring a rain jacket in case it rains on our 15 minute walk to Multnomah Village. Let me know if you have any questions, and click here for more info about donations.

Field Trip: Oregon Symphony

We have a great trip to the Schnitz planned for Thursday, February 1st to hear some wonderful music! In previous years, I remember it being very full of students from other schools as well as our own. We will be taking the bus downtown from 10:00-12:30pm, so please let me know if you won't be able to make it. Please wear walkable/comfortable shoes. We plan to eat lunch when we return to school. Let me know if you have any questions.

Other School-wide Events

Be sure to read the WHCS Weekly News to learn more about other school-wide events at West Hills Christian School. It is emailed to the entire school regularly on Fridays. Thanks so much!

Teacher Contact

Mr. Riedl | RiedlTeach.com | 503-756-3309 (mobile) | aaron.riedl@whcs.org
Mrs. Hawkins | visit her website | 503-977-5488 | hillary.hawkins@whcs.org