Trinity Lutheran School

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TLS 5TH GRADE NEWSLETTER
· APRIL/MAY 2008 ·

Dear Parents,

The third quarter has almost ended and the last quarter will soon begin. It is amazing how quickly time passes when you’re having fun. The students have been working diligently, and hopefully their motivation will continue through the end of the school year. The sixth grade is very near for these students and I feel that they are quite prepared for this big move. Two field trips have been planned for May. I will be sending home the details very soon.

CURRICULUM

Christian Education: Our Old Testament studies will continue with the kings of Israel and the prophets.

Bible Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1

Reading: We have begun reading the book STEAL AWAY HOME by Lois Ruby. Comprehension skills have greatly improved and we are working on vocabulary. In the very near future, the students will begin the last unit in their reading book which is called “Think of It!” Skills in this unit will include theme, steps in a process, context clues, plot, making judgments, and visualizing.

Language: The class will be reviewing sentences and sentence punctuation, capitalization, commas, quotations and quotation marks, and compound and complex sentences. Writing skills have really improved during the year. We are constantly reviewing the parts of speech and the students are doing an impressive job.

Spelling: We are continuing to learn new words each week. Trial tests are given on Thursdays, and final tests are given on Fridays.

Math: We have recently completed our unit on geometry. During the fourth quarter, we will study measurement, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percents.

Social Studies & Science:
During the next few weeks, the class will be studying the American Revolution and the United States Constitution. In science the students will finish Chapter Four, electrical energy, and then we will begin to study our last unit on Earth Science.

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
          Robby Simms – April 3           Megan Gardner – April 8         Breanna Howell – April 11
David Petrucci – May 24         Matthew Burdeshaw - June 24    Jesse Hinman – June 26
Matthew Pendergast – July 2                Tyler Smith – July 31

DATES TO REMEMBER:

April
3/31 – 4/4	Achievement Testing – Gr. K-8
4	3rd Quarter Report Cards distributed – Gr. 1-8
7 – 11	Teacher Appreciation Week
10	Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 1:00 p.m. – Fellowship Hall
16	Grandperson’s Day – See Separate flyer to come home
25	TLS K-8th Early Dismissal – 12:45 p.m. K – 5th & 1:00 p.m. 6th – 8th
25	Basket Fun Night–Fellowship Hall–Doors open 6:00 p.m. & Games Begin 7:00 p.m.
29	First Grade Orientation Night – 7:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall
May
2	Field Day & Fun Fest
5	Gold Tournament – details to come
6/7	PTL Flower Sale
8	Spring Vocal Concert & Art Show – Gr. 1-3 – 7:00 p.m. New Church Sanctuary
13	Spring Instrumental Music Program – Gr. 4-8 – 7:00 p.m.
14	Closing Chapel for all classes (School & Child Care Center) – 10:00 a.m. New Church Sanctuary – All Families Invited
15	Spring Vocal Concert and Art Show – Gr. 4-8 – 7:00 p.m. New Church Sanctuary
22	8th Grade Graduation & Reception – 7:00 p.m. New Church Sanctuary
26	Memorial Day – All TLS Closed
28	Awards Assemblies – 9:30 a.m. – Gr. 4 & 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Gr. 6 & 7 – location to be announced
29	End of Year Picnics – 10:45 a.m. – K-2nd & 12:15 p.m. – 3rd, 4th & 5th
29	Kindergarten Graduation (combined TLS & CCC) – 7:00 p.m. New Church Sanctuary
30	Last Day of School – K-7th – 12 noon dismissal

God’s blessing to your family,

Mrs. Barker

Trinity Lutheran School

1100 Philadelphia Rd

Joppa, MD 21085

410-679-4000