Week 7 is already here! You're students and I had such a fun week studying the Old Testament stories. I encourage you to ask your child thought provoking questions at home. For example, "In the Bible story you are leaning in class, is there something you learned about how God works in your life?" I explained to the kids this week that the most important thing about learning the Bible at HCS is learning how to apply the lessons into their own lives and grow our relationship with Christ. I thank God for these moments, and pray that your students always keep scripture written on their hearts.

This Wednesday, September 23rd, we are going Walnut Gleaning along with our 5th grade classes. This field trip/fundraiser is done each year to help raise money for the 6th grade Hume Lake trip. We will be going on a bus to the Walnut orchard located at the TeVelde's orchard very near the school. We will be getting on the bus at 9:15 and be there by 9:30. If you are willing to help, you may email a confirmation to your child's homeroom teacher. You are welcome to drive and meet us there. We will be leaving by 11:15 to be back at school by 11:30. Wednesdays are early out days, so we will still need you to pick up your student at Hanford Christian by 1:30.

*Students are asked to bring a large bucket, and may wear gloves!

In Reading, we will be continuing to work through our first official novel study of the year, 'Shiloh'. In Math, we will be continuing our third unit of the year, and will be learning about more advanced multiplication. Students are also working on Timed tests for fact fluency, see more notes on that below. This week's number is 6. For Social Studies this week, we will be continuing our second unit which is about California's early history. In Science, students will be exploring the Animal Kingdom and the amazing animal adaptations God has created. In Bible, we will be finishing our 3rd unit of the year, which spans many of the famous stories from the Old Testament. A study guide will be sent home Tuesday, the test will be on Thursday.

We are excited for our upcoming field trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa on Monday, October 12th!  To make this trip successful, we need your support! We are seeking parent drivers and chaperones to accompany us. If you're available to help, please let us know as soon as possible. 

*Wear tennis shoes on Tuesday and Thursday for PE 

*Bring binders to and from school each day

*Early Out on Wednesday, 1:30 Release

*Walnut Gleaning on Wednesay 

This week, please have students show you their binder and planner each day! This will help them get into the habit of checking it themselves daily throughout the year. 

• Unit 3 Bible Test on Thursday 

• Bible verse test on Friday

• Spelling/ Vocab Test on Friday. In addition to their packet, there is also a Quizlet link that they can use at home to study, linked here. 

Here is a schedule for our timed tests this week:

Tuesday: +6

Wednesday: -6

Thursday: x6

Friday: Retakes 

Here is how the students will be graded for Quarter 1:

1. A grade will be put in the grade book for each timed test they do. This grade will be out of 10 points. 

10/10- Students who get 45 or more questions correct in 1 minute.

9/10- Students who get 40-44 questions correct in 1 minute.

8/10- Students who get 35-39

7/10- Students who get 30- 34 questions correct.

6/10- Students who get less than 30 questions correct. 

2. Students who do not reach the goal will have the opportunity to retake the timed tests on Friday or the next week until they pass this fact. Students who feel they could improve their score may also retest these days to improve their grade. After a student retests, their grade will be updated in FACTS.

If you notice a low grade in one of their time tests, please practice with your child at home! We made flash cards in class. Multiplication.com is also a great resource that has timed tests in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that are easy to practice with. If your child would like study material to help them with their timed tests,  please have them talk to me and I will print up some practice timed tests they can utilize at home. Please partner with us as we support your children in memorizing their math facts to help with all of their fact fluency.