As part of our Language Arts program we are using a program called UFLI. Every once in a while I will be sending home a little update in the students’ back and forth folders about what we have been working on. This program focuses on phonemic awareness, letter names and sounds, blending sounds and building cvc (consonant vowel consonant) words. It also includes words that they refer to as “heart words”- words that include irregular sounds but that pop up in reading and writing a lot. This little update in the folders will provide you with a snapshot of some of the learning we have been doing in class. Feel free to use it as a way to ask your child about UFLI and to see what they can do!
New Memory Verse Due February 10
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?”
Psalm 27:1a
Uniform Policy
Hi everyone
You may have noticed I have been blogging reminders about uniform policies. I have also been sending home personal reminders to families and it is taking a lot of my time.
Please note that if your child comes to school wearing something that is not uniform policy compliant, Mrs Goosen will be notified and you will be asked to come in for a meeting with her about it.
Thank you for your cooperation. The uniform policy can be found on the My HRA portion of the Highroad Academy website if you aren’t clear on something.
Missions Fundraisers
On February 9 there will be a hot lunch to raise money for our missions team heading to the Philippines. If you would like to order, please check out the munchalunch website.
On the same day students will be invited to pay a minimum of $5 to wear casual clothes- all proceeds also go to the missions team.
Valentine’s Day
On February 12 we will be celebrating 100 days of school AND Valentine’s Day. I will be sending home a class list of names if your child would like to make Valentine’s for their classmates. You are under no obligation to bring in cards for the class for Valentine’s Day but PLEASE- if you are going to bring in something, make sure you have something for ALL of the children and not just some of them. The children will have an opportunity to “mail” their cards to their friends during the day and everything will be sent home unopened at the end of school.
Celebrating 100 Days of School!
Mark your calendars for a very special day! On February 12th, we will celebrate our 100th day of school! Students are invited to come to school dressed up as their vision of themselves at 100 years old. We encourage creativity and imagination! Whether it’s gray hair, glasses, a cane, or a cardigan, there are so many fun ways to bring this idea to life. Need some inspiration? Check out Pinterest for adorable costume ideas or visit a local thrift store to find great items at an affordable price.
To make the day even more festive, we will be gathering as an elementary department to show our costumes to everyone and to participate in some group exercises. This will be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to admire the creative efforts of their classmates!
If your child prefers not to dress up, no problem! They can come to school in their uniform as usual.
We can’t wait to see everyone’s amazing costumes and celebrate this milestone together. Let’s make it a day to remember!
Important Dates for your Calendar
January 28- Jersey day! Students can wear a jersey and casual pants (or their uniform if they don’t want to participate)
February 12- 100 Days of School Celebration/ Valentine’s Day Celebration (more details to come about 100 Day)
February 13- Professional Development Day (no school for students)
February 16- Family Day- no school
February 19 and 20- NO SCHOOL FOR KINDIES (for incoming kindergarten assessment)
February 25- Pink Shirt Day
New Memory Verse Due January 27
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry”
James 1:19b
