It has been a busy but fun week! We are all looking forward to our week of Thanksgiving Holidays, Nov. 20-28. I wish for you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. Travel safely, eat turkey with all of the trimmings, and enjoy that family time!
Assignments for November 29-December 3:
Spelling Lesson 16 grade on Wed., Dec. 1
From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
The students were greatly surprised when we found out that Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer, Mr. Saxonberg, was also Claudia and Jamie's grandfather! Claudia and Jamie will take the mystery of "Angel" home with them since they have traded secrets with Mrs. Frankweiler. Claudia and Jamie will be written into Mrs. Frankweiler's will to inherit "Angel" if they do not reveal who sculpted the statue. The students are completing a wonderful booklet full of fun memories of this most entertaining novel. We will review Ch. 6-10 upon returning from Thanksgiving holidays.
Ch. 6-10 grade on Thurs., Dec. 2
Bible
Students will learn about the last years of King Ahab's reign (Lesson 12). Ahab was caught up in a web of sin, led by his wicked wife, Jezebel. God sent prophets to warn Ahab, but he refused to listen to the voice of God. Even though Ahab disguised himself going into battle, a stray arrow found its way between his armor, and he died. We learn that we should follow all of God's Commandments, not just the ones we choose to follow. If we choose to disobey God, we can be caught like a bug in a spider's web.
Bible Lesson 12 grade on Fri., Dec. 3
Creative Writing
Story Starter: Claudia and Jamie Kincaid have finally saved enough money to visit their secretly adopted grandmother, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. The students will write about another mystery that Claudia and Jamie find in the "Mixed-Up Files". Students will have the option to work individually or with a partner to create this addition to the novel.
English
After our creative writing project, we will continue the study of verbs. Lessons 9-10 cover correct use of be and have and contractions with not. (P. 114-117)
Wordly Wise
We will prepare Lesson 6 (parts A, B, C, D, and E). Lesson 6 grade will be Tues., Dec. 7.
Note the Following:
1. Space Camp Forms: Please return the medications sheet and the Trinity Student Emergency Form ASAP. If you will fill out the front and sign and date the back of the emergency form, it can be notarized in the Lower School Office.
2. The Birmingham Bus trip to Children's Theater and McWane Science Center is Dec. 9. We look forward to seeing "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at BCT and also to a fun afternoon at the McWane Center, including the IMAX movie, "Animalopolis". All students and chaperones will ride the bus. If you were listed for this trip on the field trip note sent home last Monday and have not returned the trip confirmation sheet, please do so ASAP.
3. ProjectGive Wristbands will be on sale Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in the Lower School hallway. Proceeds from the wristbands will go to support ProjectGive, the overseas ministry for this year. The cost of each wristband is a $5.00 donation to ProjectGive to support the digging of wells in an effort to provide fresh water.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday week!
Gidget Smith
