Pfeiffer Facts

2/3/12

Dear Parents,

 

On Monday we will have a Science test. The students should have their study guides filled in from class, except for the vocabulary words which they can find the definitions to in their books.

 

Thursday we will be dismissing from school at 11:30

 

Friday we will have a Religion test. We will be filling in our study guide on Tuesday. PTL is hosting an 80’s dance Friday evening.

 

Please keep your ears open for news about the musical. It will be announced next week in chapel. Also, we will be having tryouts soon!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

2/3/12

Dear Parents,

 

Your son or daughter’s young author’s story is due to me on Tuesday.

 

On Wednesday 5th graders are having a History Test. Also, the Book-It track sheets for the month of January are due to me on Wednesday.

 

Thursday there will be a math test.

 

On Friday we will be celebrating Bethanie’s half birthday. Friday is also the mid-term for 3rd quarter. You can expect mid-terms to be sent home on Friday the 10th.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

1/20/12

Dear Parents,

 

Next week on Tuesday the boys have their last home game. We will be celebrating 8th grade night (like senior night, but for 8th graders). Feel free to join for a fun game against Holy Cross.

 

Wednesday is our 5th grade chapel! It starts at 8:15 so feel free to come and worship with us. Wednesday we will also be celebrating Sidney’s ½ birthday!

 

Thursday is Beach and Sunglasses Day! Remember, you must still follow dress code, and you should still dress warm since it will probably be cold.

 

On Friday the book orders are due. Please remember you can order on-line. If you would like to give the order to me, that will work too, but please write a check because Scholastic will not take cash.

 

The Young Authors Stories are due to me no later than January 31st. If your son or daughter would like to turn it in before that, they are welcome to.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

1/13/12

Dear Parents,

 

There is no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.

 

There are no big tests next week.

 

Reminder, please be working on your young authors story. Those are due to me by January 31st. Everyone is required to write one. Each story should have a title page and illustrations. The story should be new and creative. It should be typed. Your pictures can either be pasted in or can be drawn in. It is up to you how long you want to make your story, but please make sure that it has a strong beginning, middle, and end.

 

Each 5th grader is also required to do a science project for me. You do not have to put it in the school science fair, but you can if you would like to. Please follow the guidelines that are set out for you in the paper that is coming out today about it. If you would like to put your project into the school fair, the blue form needs to be turned in. The science projects are due to me on Tuesday, March 6th. This is after they are due for the school so that you can use the same project in both the school competition and the 5th grade assignment.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

1/6/11

Dear Parents,

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY EPIPHANY!

 

Today we got to celebrate Amber’s 11th birthday! Also, coming home today is your son or daughter’s report card for 2nd quarter. Please look at it and return the “I have seen” from by Wednesday, January 11th. Normally we would also be sending home the achievement test scores with this report card. Unfortunately, the testing company has not given us all of the papers yet. I will send them home as soon as I get them.

 

The 5th grade class has finished their puzzle and has earned a party! We will be celebrating on Thursday by watching Cars 2, eating Domino’s pizza, and drinking soda. Please find the order form for pizza, also in the communicator. I will provide soda. Several students have volunteered to bring in the DVD.

 

We will be starting DARE on Thursday as well! It will be from 10-11 am every Thursday for the next 10 weeks. We are all excited!

 

On January 25th the 5th graders are doing chapel. If you would like to come and watch, please do!

 

Something to think about: we will be having musical try outs in February!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

12/21/11

Dear Parents,

 

It’s Christmas Break! And that means we’re already ½ way through the school year. Enjoy your time off!

 

One thing your child can be working on over Christmas break is his or her young author’s story. Everyone in 5th grade is required to write one. Each story should have a title page and illustrations. The story should be new and creative. It should be typed. Your pictures can either be pasted in or can be drawn in. It is up to you how long you want to make your story, but please make sure that it has a strong beginning, middle, and end. These stories are due to me no later than January 31st.

 

The Book-It charts for December are due to me on January 3rd, the day we get back.

 

Something for your child to look forward to, we will be starting DARE on January 12th. The 6th graders will be joining us this year because they did not get to participate in DARE last year. It will be a full class, but fun I’m sure!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

12/16/11

Dear Parents,

 

Next week is full of tests. For that reason I will limit the amount of homework so that the students have plenty of time to study.

 

On Monday we will have a Spanish test.

 

On Tuesday we will have a Science test and they will also have their final States and Capitals test.

 

On Wednesday we will have a Religion test and an AR test on Hatchet. We will be finishing it on Tuesday. There will be a Christmas concert at 9 am. At 1:30 we will start our Christmas party!

 

There is no spelling or memory next week!

In Christ’s Hands,

12/9/11

Dear Parents,

 

This Sunday we sing at the 11 am service. Please have your child in the church basement at 10:40 to warm up.

 

On Monday we will have a math test.

 

On Wednesday we will have an English test.

 

On Thursday we will be going to Kid’s Corner from 9:45-10:15. Thursday is also Crazy Christmas Clothes day.

 

On Friday the book order is due. Scholastic has guaranteed that they will have the books back to us by Wednesday, December 21st which is our last day of school, so if you’d like to order something for the Holidays you can!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

12/2/11

Dear Parents,

 

Next week we will be starting “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. The students will be working in small reading groups and doing reading each night for homework.

 

Monday we will celebrate Miranda’s Half Birthday!

 

Wednesday the class will have their 2nd States and Capitals test. Test number 3 will be on the 14th. The final test will be on the 20th.

 

Memory may be said together or separately, but both must be said by Friday.

 

This year for Christmas our class is adopting a family for Christmas. Please look for an email to come your way from Tiffany Lubinski.

 

Have a great weekend!

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

11/23/11

Dear Parents,

 

Our field trip to see the Alton Symphony’s field trip is on Wednesday. Please make sure you have the field trip form and $4 turned in by then.

 

Mid-terms are coming home today. Please sign and return the ½ sheet of paper with any comments or concerns you may have.

 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

 

In Christ’s Hands,
Mrs. Pfeiffer

11/18/11

Dear Parents,

 

Coming home today is a permission slip for our next field trip. It will be on November 30th to Alton Symphony’s Christmas Concert. It is just a couple hours long and we do not take parents on this field trip. Please send the form and $4 back to school before the day of the field trip.

 

Also coming home today is another book order. I would like to have those back by Wednesday, November 23rd so that they will be here when we get back from Thanksgiving break.

 

On Monday we will celebrate Taylor’s birthday!

Wednesday we will have chapel with Otis at 10:30! Please remember to bring your donations by then. Ask your child what Otis needs. We will also be having a math test. Finally, we will have a Thanksgiving party!

 

Thursday and Friday there is no school to celebrate Thanksgiving! We will have no spelling or memory next week because of it being a short week. Enjoy!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

11/11/11

Dear Parents,

 

This week was a bit long with all of the testing going on, but we made it through! Now it’s back to a regular week of school, full of learning new things, homework and tests.

 

This Sunday we sing at the 11 am service. Please have your child in the church basement at 10:40 to warm up. Remember, each child who comes gets a sticker for their chart!

 

Thursday is Student Council’s Pajama Day! Wear your best PJs! It is also the big Thanksgiving Day lunch which is oh so yummy!

 

Next Friday is mid-term already! Mid-term reports will come out the following Friday. It is also PTL’s education night. Look for more information on that in the school newsletter.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

11/4/11

Dear Parents,

 

Next week the whole school will be doing achievement testing. This means we will not have much homework. Please make sure that your child is getting plenty of sleep so they can do their best on the tests.

 

There will be no spelling next week because of achievement tests. We will still have memory.

 

On Monday Mrs. Huffman will be giving a Social Studies test.

 

On Tuesday we will be having a Religion test. We will also be celebrating Abby’s birthday!

 

On Wednesday we will have a Spanish test.

 

Friday is Veterans Day. We will be having a special service to honor our Veterans at 9 am. We will be dismissing from school at 11:30.

 

Next Sunday, November 13th, 3rd-5th grade will be singing in church so please put it on your calendar.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

10/28/11

Dear Parents,

 

On Monday next week there will be a test in Science. I realize that’s Halloween, and many students may go trick or treating on Sunday evening. That is why I gave them the study guide on Tuesday and told them to start studying then. Hopefully they have been doing so and will be ready for the test Monday.

 

On Tuesday we will be celebrating Zion’s 50th year of existence on the 50th day of school. We will be having a sock hop so wear your grooviest socks!

 

On Wednesday we will have a math test. We will also be celebrating Kathryn’s birthday!

 

On Friday we will be celebrating Thomas’s birthday!

In Christ's Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

10/21/11

Dear Parents,

 

Tonight is the PTL Bonfire and hayride. Kylie and I hope to see you there!

 

Monday there will be a Social Studies test.

 

Wednesday evening is Trunk or Treat! The teachers will have a trunk ready to serve you treats! I can’t wait to see your costumes.

 

Thursday is Student Council’s Sports Jersey Day. Be sure to wear your favorite sports jersey! It doesn’t matter what sport or what team, just wear one!

 

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are parent-teacher conferences. Attached to this newsletter is your scheduled time to meet with me. If you cannot meet at your scheduled time, please let me know so we can work out another time. You will receive your child’s 1st quarter report card when we meet.

 

Memory for next week is another long one. The first part should be said either on Monday or Tuesday. The second part should be said either on Thursday or Friday.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

10/14/11

Dear Parents,

 

Sunday 3-5 sing at the 8 am service. Please have your child to the church basement by 7:40. Those 5th graders that are there will receive a sticker for their chart.

 

Monday we will have a pep rally to encourage our girls’ volleyball team as they go to the conference tournament next Tuesday and Saturday. The rally will go from 2:25-2:45.

 

Wednesday we will have an English test. Monday and Tuesday we will be reviewing by doing some review pages in our book. There really is no study guide other than that.

 

Thursday we will celebrate Rebekah’s birthday!

 

Friday is our field trip to the Lewis and Clark sites. Please make sure you have turned in the permission form and $7. The parents going are Linda Snyder, Amy Runyan, Tiffany Lubinski and Juanita Turner.

 

Friday evening is the PTL Bonfire and Hayride. It should be a lot of fun! Kylie and I hope to see you there!

Friday is also the last day of 1st quarter. We will be having conferences October 26, 27, and 28. Please make sure to turn in the bottom half of that purple sheet to request a certain day and time.

 

In Christ’s Hands,
Mrs. Pfeiffer

10/7/11

Dear Parents,

 

Coming home today is our second book order. Please have those order forms turned into me by Friday the 14th. You may also order on-line. See the back of this newsletter for more details.

 

Also coming home today is the field trip permission form for our field trip on October 21st. We had to change our time because of having picture retakes and fall sports pictures that morning. We will now be leaving at 10 am and returning at 2:30 pm. I had the kids change the time on their own permission forms. Also, the cost is now $7 per student instead of eight. Each parent that would like to come will also pay $2 for the Confluence Tower Tour. Please send the money in with the signed permission slip as soon as possible. If you are writing a check please make it out to “Zion Lutheran.” I have Linda Snyder, Amy Runyan and Tiffany Lubinski coming on the field trip which leaves one parent spot open still. Let me know if you’d like to come.

 

Next week will be our second and final week for collecting loose change for the “Metro East Loose Change Drive.” Whichever class collects the most money in the area will win a pizza party from MELHS. Whoever collects the most money in our school will win an ice cream party from Mrs. Balsters.

 

On Tuesday we will be celebrating Anna’s birthday!

 

Next week we will have a math test on Wednesday. On Friday we will be having a religion test. The review sheet for religion will be passed out on Tuesday. Also, memory for next week will be said in two parts. The first part should be said on either Monday or Tuesday. The second part should be said on either Thursday or Friday.

 

Next Sunday, October 16th, 3rd-5th grade will be singing at the 8 am service. Please put in on your calendar.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

9/28/11

Dear Parents,

 

There is no school Thursday or Friday because the teachers are going to a conference in Springfield. Enjoy your four day weekend!

 

Next week we will be starting Book-It. I will pass out the papers to record your reading for October on Monday. We will also set our goals on Monday.

 

On Tuesday you will have a Science test on chapter 1.

 

On Wednesday you will have a Social Studies test on chapter 3.

 

I have scheduled our first field tip for Friday, October 21st. We will be going to the “Lewis and Clark State Historic Site” in Hartford for the morning. Then we will head to “Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower ” for the afternoon. We are looking for 4 parents to come with us. The first four that I hear back from will be the ones who get to go. You can email me, text me, or write me a note.

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

9/23/11

Dear Parents,

 

Mid-terms are coming home today. Please take a look at them and fill out the ½ piece of paper that is stapled to them that starts “I have seen…” I need that page back by Wednesday.

 

Yesterday every 5th grader wore either red/white or green/yellow for “Zion or Metro East colors day!” For a prize we received sweet tarts and skittles!

 

Tonight is PTLs “Outdoor Movie Night.” Rio will start playing at 7 pm. There will be some refreshments available. Hope you can make it!

 

On Monday there will be a Spanish test. The students can use their notes to study.

 

There is no school on Thursday and Friday of next week. Also, because it is a short week, there is no memory or spelling next week. Enjoy the break!

 

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

9/16/11

Dear Parents,

 

This Sunday 3rd-5th grade is singing at the 11 am service. Please have your child in the church basement by 10:40.

 

Tuesday there will be a Social Studies test.

 

Wednesday there will be a Math test.

 

Thursday is our first Student Council “Fun Day.” All students should wear either Zion colored clothes (red & white) or Metro colored clothes (green & yellow). If our class has 100% participation, we will get a prize!

 

Friday night is the PTL “Outdoor Move Night.” See the school newsletter for more information.

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

9/9/11

Dear Parents,

 

Next week we will have a Science Test Tuesday. We started working on our review page today and will finish on Monday. Study that and your child will do fine on the test.

 

Thursday is picture day! So dress your best!

 

Friday is mid-term for 1st quarter. You will receive mid-term report cards on the 23rd of September.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

9/2/11

Dear Parents,

 

Coming home today are three Scholastic Book Orders. If you or your child find a book you would like to order there are two ways you can do so. The first one is to fill out the order form on the back of the book order and return it to me with a check made out to “Scholastic.” The second way for you to order is for you to go to the Scholastic web site and order yourself. Please see the separate sheet of paper labeled "Get your hands on a good book" for more specific directions about how to do that.

 

We will have our Unit 1 Religion Test on Friday. We will be filling out our Religion review sheet together on Thursday morning. If you would like to start reviewing before Thursday you can look through the lessons in the Religion book and discuss some of the questions.

 

There is no school on Monday! Enjoy your three day weekend and have a fantastic Labor Day!

 

In Christ’s Hands,

Mrs. Pfeiffer

8/26/11

• Monday’s D-team volleyball game is cancelled.

•  Monday evening there will be a meeting for all 5th graders who are interested in band. The meeting starts at 7:30 and will be in the band room. Mr. Hipple (band director) and a representative from “Halpin’s” music store will be there to give you information and answer any questions you may have.

8/19/11

I know I forgot to tell some of you what my memory procedures are this year. You will be given a memory verse each Friday. You may say the verse any day of the following week, as long as you say it by Friday. You can say your memory to me during DEAR or Journal each morning.

Next week, each class will be taking the AIMS Web tests again to see how our students are doing in reading fluency. These tests will be given Tuesday. I will also be giving the students a reading comprehension test on Tuesday

 

 

 

 

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