First week back complete, and it was a great week. It was so awesome to hear all the excitement around Spring Break and what students had enjoyed doing. This week we spent some time talking about Easter and why we celebrate this day. We read through the story, and completed a craft; Mrs. Shinness taught them about Palm Sunday and what Hosanna means, and we reenacted what it may have been like for Jesus as he entered Jerusalem (in chapel); and we had a school wide Easter service this afternoon. I hope that you all enjoy the Easter long weekend, remembering and reflecting on all that Jesus accomplished for us by going to the cross!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, April 10th – Easter Monday, no school

Tuesday, April 11th – Stranger Danger assembly

Friday, April 14th – Knight Day

Friday, April 21st – Blue Heron Field Trip

Wednesday, April 26th – Grandparents Day

Friday, April 28th – Pro-d, no school

Spelling:

No spelling list this week, due to the short week.

Bible Memory:

Matthew 28:5-8

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘he has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Return Permission slips that went home for the Blue Heron as soon as possible
• Home Reading – make sure you are reading and returning your book as regularly as possible!
• Friday Letters – don’t forget to write a letter to your child each week, they really look forward to reading and responding to them when we pull them out on Fridays!
• Scholastic: periodically you will receive a scholastic book order. If you wish to order you can do so online with our class code: RC155750
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

Invitations went home with students this week for Grandparents Day. Be sure to give those invitations to grandparents (or auntie/uncle, friend if grandparents aren’t able to come).