LSL Ledger

Weekly Newsletter Week of September 11, 2017
SCHOOL NEWS FLOWER ORDERS: Beautiful Mums are being offered as a fundraiser for the school. There are 2 sizes: 8 inch and 10 inch. The cost is $9.00 for the 8 inch and $18.00 for the 10 inch. They come in 5 colors: Yellow, Red, White, Lavender, and Bronze. Please place your orders with the teachers (order forms available by back door). Make your checks payable to: Lutheran School of Lexington (LSL). Orders are due by September 15th. Thanks for supporting your child’s school! HIRING OF NEW DIRECTOR: We are in the process of hiring a new school director as a result of the sudden resignation of our former director. Please direct any questions to your child’s teacher. Thank you for patience and prayers in this time of transition.
This week’s Theme: Books by Eric Carle
Scripture of the week: Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone--Mark 12:10
2-Year-Old News Please remember that mum orders are due on Friday, September 15 and orders will arrive on Tuesday, September 19. THINGS TO DO AT HOME: Look for caterpillars around your house. Look for butterflies and talk about how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. 2-Year-Old News:This week we are learning the following objectives: I can throw and catch a ball. I can learn to use a glue stick. I will communicate with my friends and teacher. I can look at Eric Carle books while my teacher reads to me. I can feed our caterpillar by tossing food in its mouth (bucket). I understand that God created all of the creatures on Earth. I can count how many dots I glue onto my ladybug. I can learn to use my inside voice.	3-Year-Old News Mums Orders and payment due Friday Sept 15. Mum Delivery on Tuesday 19th Sept Great turn out for the Family Cultural Night, it was great to see everyone and share some delicious food! THINGS TO DO AT HOME: Practice finding A's, highlight, use stickers, color. 3-Year-Old News: This week we are learning the following objectives: I can recognize basic book parts I can count I can explore sunlight and shadows I can differentiate between past present and future I can move and dance I can identify body parts and their functions I can discuss a range of topics and ideas I can understand that God created me and loves me
4-Year-Old News Scholastic Book Orders will soon be available to parents. More information to come. THINGS TO DO AT HOME: Check out Eric Carle books at the library and find the letter Ll in various books. Make shadows and discover what happens to the shadow and the person or object moves and changes shape. This week we are learning the following objectives: I can understand that God created us and knows we are special. I can define the parts of a book (title, author, illustrator, front cover, back cover, spine). I can appreciate Eric Carle's style of writing and illustrations. I can make an Eric Carle inspired painting of a butterfly using symmetry. I can count the days of the month and how many days of school. I can sing, dance, move, and identify parts of my body. I can explore sunlight and shadows. I can identify what is needed to make a shadow. I can compare and contrast shadows and reflections. I can write the letters in my name and place them in order. I can form and identify the sound of letter Ll. I can participate in shared writing. I can differentiate between past, present, and future.
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