June 1, 2020
aMAEzing 38th week
Hello 3.3 parents & students!
Wow! Good job on finishing 6 long weeks of online school. You guys are truly aMAEzing!
The first week of back to school from online school was fun. We're doing a balloon countdown til the end of the school year and we popped 5 balloons already. Even if it's just half day, we all enjoyed being with each other and spending the remaining days together.
Here are all the things that we did this week:
1. We filled in the "Guess Who?" cards and played the "Who is the Mystery Student" game.
2. Math: Made a 2D animal using shapes.
3. Bible: We reviewed the story of the Holy Spirit, Peter, Stephen & the Early Church and watched a bible video about Paul.
4. Daily 5/Reading: We reviewed the Figurative Language/Speech: Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Personification & Imagery and played a pictionary game.
5. Writing: They started publishing their own Fairy Tale stories.
6. Assessments: We had a Math test (Geometry) and a Spelling test (Homophones)
Wow! Good job on finishing 6 long weeks of online school. You guys are truly aMAEzing!
The first week of back to school from online school was fun. We're doing a balloon countdown til the end of the school year and we popped 5 balloons already. Even if it's just half day, we all enjoyed being with each other and spending the remaining days together.
Here are all the things that we did this week:
1. We filled in the "Guess Who?" cards and played the "Who is the Mystery Student" game.
2. Math: Made a 2D animal using shapes.
3. Bible: We reviewed the story of the Holy Spirit, Peter, Stephen & the Early Church and watched a bible video about Paul.
4. Daily 5/Reading: We reviewed the Figurative Language/Speech: Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Personification & Imagery and played a pictionary game.
5. Writing: They started publishing their own Fairy Tale stories.
6. Assessments: We had a Math test (Geometry) and a Spelling test (Homophones)
March 31, 2020
aMAEzing 30th week
Hello aMAEzing 3.3 Family!
What a weird day yesterday to end the last day of the 3rd quarter but thankfully, we all can meditate on the promises of God through His Word and rest in His care as we believe, "... that for those who love God ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD for those who are called according to His purpose.", Romans 8:28. May this difficult time/season bring us all closer to Him each day.
Enjoy your long spring break with your family & loved ones and take care always! :)
What a weird day yesterday to end the last day of the 3rd quarter but thankfully, we all can meditate on the promises of God through His Word and rest in His care as we believe, "... that for those who love God ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD for those who are called according to His purpose.", Romans 8:28. May this difficult time/season bring us all closer to Him each day.
Enjoy your long spring break with your family & loved ones and take care always! :)
March 22, 2020
aMAEzing 29th week!
Hello there, aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
Thank you very much for all of your patience & hard work during those two weeks of online schooling. Most of you really did your school work at home and did your homework diligently. I am all very proud of you!
Also, thank you so much moms & dads for coming to the Student-led Conferences on Friday. Thank you so much for taking time to come and celebrate your child's progress in school. I was so amazed with all of you, class 3.3, for confidently sharing to your parents what you've learned in school and what areas you need to improve on.
Now, here's a look of this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Hard & Soft G
giant edge angle guide judge guest guess cages village guard badge dodge gather hangar danger garage gasoline courage listen scared
Challenge words: resurrection dictionary
Bible Memory Verse:
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even if they die.
Thank you very much for all of your patience & hard work during those two weeks of online schooling. Most of you really did your school work at home and did your homework diligently. I am all very proud of you!
Also, thank you so much moms & dads for coming to the Student-led Conferences on Friday. Thank you so much for taking time to come and celebrate your child's progress in school. I was so amazed with all of you, class 3.3, for confidently sharing to your parents what you've learned in school and what areas you need to improve on.
Now, here's a look of this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Hard & Soft G
giant edge angle guide judge guest guess cages village guard badge dodge gather hangar danger garage gasoline courage listen scared
Challenge words: resurrection dictionary
Bible Memory Verse:
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even if they die.
Decorating the classroom and working on Online School activity sheets to display student's work at the Office:
Practicing and preparing for Student-led Conferences:
Student-Led Conferences:
February 09, 2020
aMAEzing 23rd week!
Hello aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
3.3 students started working on their country research for the Culture Fair which is this coming March. We went to the computer lab three times (whoah!) this week and they all did a good job using google kids safe search engines to finish their research packets.
On Friday, February 14th is Valentine's Day! What a wonderful day to celebrate it with our loved ones and remind ourselves of the Creator of love Himself in the verse found in Jeremiah 31:3 -> "I (Lord) have loved you with an everlasting love." (citation added).
Here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels: eer, err, ur, ure
deer steer turns error purse hurry nurse curve merry nature picture errand pasture purpose cheerful fracture surprised adventure bottom straight
Challenge words: researcher authority
Bible Memory Verse:
Romans 8:38a
I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love.
Have a great week!
3.3 students started working on their country research for the Culture Fair which is this coming March. We went to the computer lab three times (whoah!) this week and they all did a good job using google kids safe search engines to finish their research packets.
On Friday, February 14th is Valentine's Day! What a wonderful day to celebrate it with our loved ones and remind ourselves of the Creator of love Himself in the verse found in Jeremiah 31:3 -> "I (Lord) have loved you with an everlasting love." (citation added).
Here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels: eer, err, ur, ure
deer steer turns error purse hurry nurse curve merry nature picture errand pasture purpose cheerful fracture surprised adventure bottom straight
Challenge words: researcher authority
Bible Memory Verse:
Romans 8:38a
I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love.
Have a great week!
February 02, 2020
aMAEzing 22nd week!
Wow! It's already February. Where did time go? It flew by super fast.
It was another fun-filled week this last week with the 3.3 students. We already practiced how to research and find facts about a particular country using the computer in preparation for the Culture Fair.
Now, here is this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels: air, ear, er, ir
stir first silver chair learn early stairs skirts heard nearly fearful airport answer upstairs thirteen covered together shepherd engine symbol
Challenge words: informational satisfaction
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the person who goes to him for safety.
Here are some important dates:
1. February 11 (PD day) & 17 - NO School
2. February 14 - Valentines Day
3. February 24-28 - Week of Reading
4. March 13 - Culture Fair
5. March 20 - Student-led Conference
6. March 23-27 - Service Week
Have a wonderful week!
It was another fun-filled week this last week with the 3.3 students. We already practiced how to research and find facts about a particular country using the computer in preparation for the Culture Fair.
Now, here is this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels: air, ear, er, ir
stir first silver chair learn early stairs skirts heard nearly fearful airport answer upstairs thirteen covered together shepherd engine symbol
Challenge words: informational satisfaction
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the person who goes to him for safety.
Here are some important dates:
1. February 11 (PD day) & 17 - NO School
2. February 14 - Valentines Day
3. February 24-28 - Week of Reading
4. March 13 - Culture Fair
5. March 20 - Student-led Conference
6. March 23-27 - Service Week
Have a wonderful week!
January 25, 2020
aMAEzing 21st week!
Hello aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
Culture Fair (March 13th) is right around the corner and the students are going to start working on their projects next week.
Now, here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels (ar, are, or, ore, our)
yours share warm worry fourth course report corner before depart storms careful worker market warning shortest seashore forgotten noisy mountain
Challenge words: equation miracles
Bible Memory Verse:
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.
Here are some important dates:
1. February 11 (PD day) & 17 - NO School
2. February 14 - Valentines Day
3. February 24-28 - Week of Reading
4. March 13 - Culture Fair
5. March 20 - Student-led Conference
6. March 23-27 - Service Week
Have a great week! :)
Culture Fair (March 13th) is right around the corner and the students are going to start working on their projects next week.
Now, here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: R-Controlled Vowels (ar, are, or, ore, our)
yours share warm worry fourth course report corner before depart storms careful worker market warning shortest seashore forgotten noisy mountain
Challenge words: equation miracles
Bible Memory Verse:
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.
Here are some important dates:
1. February 11 (PD day) & 17 - NO School
2. February 14 - Valentines Day
3. February 24-28 - Week of Reading
4. March 13 - Culture Fair
5. March 20 - Student-led Conference
6. March 23-27 - Service Week
Have a great week! :)
January 20, 2020
aMAEzing 20th week!
Hi aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
Last Friday was the last day of the 2nd quarter. Congratulations, dear students. We are half way there! Also, thank you so much for coming for the Kite Day & Parent Observation last Monday. It was fun seeing all of you playing & flying kites with your kids. I thank God for a beautiful sunny & windy day that day!
Some important reminders:
1. My apologies but, Spirit Week will be this week, January 21st-23rd. Participation is optional.
2. Report cards will be sent/emailed out on January 23rd.
Now, here's a look of this week's Spelling & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Review Lessons 13-17
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With people, this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible.”
Have a great day, everyone!
Last Friday was the last day of the 2nd quarter. Congratulations, dear students. We are half way there! Also, thank you so much for coming for the Kite Day & Parent Observation last Monday. It was fun seeing all of you playing & flying kites with your kids. I thank God for a beautiful sunny & windy day that day!
Some important reminders:
1. My apologies but, Spirit Week will be this week, January 21st-23rd. Participation is optional.
2. Report cards will be sent/emailed out on January 23rd.
Now, here's a look of this week's Spelling & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Review Lessons 13-17
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With people, this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible.”
Have a great day, everyone!
January 11, 2020
aMAEzing 1st week of 2020
Hello, aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
Happy 2020 to all of you. T'was a fun-filled first week of school in 2020 this week with your kids.
Here are some important reminders for next week:
1. January 13th, Monday, will be Kite Day. Please don't forget to bring a kite. It'll be from 10:00-10:30 at the Playground/Field. May it be a beautiful sunny and windy day. (There will be no Japanese classes for 3rd graders on Monday).
2. Also, Monday will be Parent's Observation. Observation window for 3rd graders will be from 9:30-11:15.
3. Spirit Week for middle school and high school will also be next week. Please note that participation is optional:
•Trendy Tuesday “Internet/Media Day“
•Well-dressed Wednesday “Prep School Day”
•Togetherness Thursday Elem - Red shirts
•Five-Ring Friday “Olympic Day”
4. We are starting to put student's worksheets/activity sheets, test papers & projects/homework in their portfolio for the Student Led Conferences and so students will take lesser papers home until March.
Here's a look at next week's Spelling words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Words with the /o/ Sound
loss also stall haul fault often rainfall almost always caught bought lawyer authors naughty yawned daughter awesome thoughtful beside distance
Challenge words: magnetism motive
Bible Memory Verse:
John 15:13
No one has greater love than the one who gives their life for their friends.
May you all have a blessed weekend!
Happy 2020 to all of you. T'was a fun-filled first week of school in 2020 this week with your kids.
Here are some important reminders for next week:
1. January 13th, Monday, will be Kite Day. Please don't forget to bring a kite. It'll be from 10:00-10:30 at the Playground/Field. May it be a beautiful sunny and windy day. (There will be no Japanese classes for 3rd graders on Monday).
2. Also, Monday will be Parent's Observation. Observation window for 3rd graders will be from 9:30-11:15.
3. Spirit Week for middle school and high school will also be next week. Please note that participation is optional:
•Trendy Tuesday “Internet/Media Day“
•Well-dressed Wednesday “Prep School Day”
•Togetherness Thursday Elem - Red shirts
•Five-Ring Friday “Olympic Day”
4. We are starting to put student's worksheets/activity sheets, test papers & projects/homework in their portfolio for the Student Led Conferences and so students will take lesser papers home until March.
Here's a look at next week's Spelling words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Words with the /o/ Sound
loss also stall haul fault often rainfall almost always caught bought lawyer authors naughty yawned daughter awesome thoughtful beside distance
Challenge words: magnetism motive
Bible Memory Verse:
John 15:13
No one has greater love than the one who gives their life for their friends.
May you all have a blessed weekend!
December 08, 2019
aMAEzing 16th week!
Hello aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
Christmas program is right around the corner and the elementary students are working very hard at their Christmas program practices every week.
Here's a look at this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Diphthongs: oi, oo, oy
oily loyal hood royal voice coins annoy brook joining choice looked rejoice spoiled pointed destroy enjoyed crooked understood divided exercise
Challenge words: evidence Bethlehem
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 1:23
“The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son.
And He will be called Immanuel.” The name Immanuel means “God with us.”
Upcoming dates:
1. December 17th - Christmas Party. I will be sending a sign-up link soon to those who'd like to bring snacks, drinks, desserts & utensils.
2. December 18th - Christmas Program. It's half-day and early dismissal at 12:30.
3. December 19th to January 5th - Christmas break
Have a wonderful day!
Christmas program is right around the corner and the elementary students are working very hard at their Christmas program practices every week.
Here's a look at this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Diphthongs: oi, oo, oy
oily loyal hood royal voice coins annoy brook joining choice looked rejoice spoiled pointed destroy enjoyed crooked understood divided exercise
Challenge words: evidence Bethlehem
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 1:23
“The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son.
And He will be called Immanuel.” The name Immanuel means “God with us.”
Upcoming dates:
1. December 17th - Christmas Party. I will be sending a sign-up link soon to those who'd like to bring snacks, drinks, desserts & utensils.
2. December 18th - Christmas Program. It's half-day and early dismissal at 12:30.
3. December 19th to January 5th - Christmas break
Have a wonderful day!
December 02, 2019
aMAEzing 15th week!
Hello aMAEzing 3.3 Parents & Students!
I am so thankful to our Almighty God for your lives and for all the blessings He has blessed me with.
Also, thank you so much for the yummy pies, drinks & snacks you all brought last Wednesday. We enjoyed eating & celebrating it together. Students had a special song and dance to the parents who came and they are just soooo awesome and talented.
Now, here's this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Consonant Digraphs: ch, ph, sh, tch, th, wh
fifth then than which wheel shelter kitchen catcher children whether weather watched matches branches sandwich telephone dashboard photograph
Challenge words: prophecy fulfillment
Bible Memory Verse:
Romans 12:10
"Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourselves."
I am so thankful to our Almighty God for your lives and for all the blessings He has blessed me with.
Also, thank you so much for the yummy pies, drinks & snacks you all brought last Wednesday. We enjoyed eating & celebrating it together. Students had a special song and dance to the parents who came and they are just soooo awesome and talented.
Now, here's this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Consonant Digraphs: ch, ph, sh, tch, th, wh
fifth then than which wheel shelter kitchen catcher children whether weather watched matches branches sandwich telephone dashboard photograph
Challenge words: prophecy fulfillment
Bible Memory Verse:
Romans 12:10
"Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourselves."
November 23, 2019
aMAEzing 14th week!
Hello 3.3 Parents & Students!
It was a fun-filled learning trip at the Oceanic Culture Museum & Planetarium last Friday. We prayed to God for a little bit of sunshine and He answered our prayer! :)
Next week will be a short week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. That means NO spelling test and NO bible memory verse.
Upcoming dates:
1. November 27 - PIE day (please click on this link if you'd like to sign-up to bring something for our class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a8ad2ca5f58-elementary)
2. November 28, 29 - Thanksgiving, NO school!
3. November 30th - last day to order books from the Scholastic Bookclub: https://world-shop.scholastic.co.uk/schools/okinawa-christian-school-intl
4. December 18 - 1st-5th Christmas Program
Have a great day!
It was a fun-filled learning trip at the Oceanic Culture Museum & Planetarium last Friday. We prayed to God for a little bit of sunshine and He answered our prayer! :)
Next week will be a short week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. That means NO spelling test and NO bible memory verse.
Upcoming dates:
1. November 27 - PIE day (please click on this link if you'd like to sign-up to bring something for our class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a8ad2ca5f58-elementary)
2. November 28, 29 - Thanksgiving, NO school!
3. November 30th - last day to order books from the Scholastic Bookclub: https://world-shop.scholastic.co.uk/schools/okinawa-christian-school-intl
4. December 18 - 1st-5th Christmas Program
Have a great day!
November 17, 2019
aMAEzing 13th week!
Hello 3.3 Parents & Students!
Last Friday was one of our dear friends'/classmates' and aMAEzing students' last day, Isaak. :( We enjoyed the time that we had with him. We ended this week with a cupcake-icecream party during our fun Friday to celebrate Shaun & Ayaan's birthday and Isaak's going away.
Now, here's a look at this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse: (this week's assessments will be on Thursday because of the learning trip on Friday)
Spelling words: sign slick gnat rack knife kneel wrist knock whole whom whose wrong writing knotted wrench wrecker unknown checking object directions
CHALLENGE WORDS: persuasive Thanksgiving
(for spelling practice/games, go to: https://www.spellingcity.com/users/maeowings)
Bible Memory Verse:
Mark 12:30
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
Love him with all your mind and with all your strength.
Few reminders:
1. November 22 - 3rd graders field trip
2. November 27 - PIE day (please click on this link if you'd like to sign-up to bring something for our class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a8ad2ca5f58-elementary)
3. If you'd like to order books on Scholastic, please click on this link and place an order by November 30th: https://world-shop.scholastic.co.uk/schools/okinawa-christian-school-intl
4. December 18 - Christmas program
Last Friday was one of our dear friends'/classmates' and aMAEzing students' last day, Isaak. :( We enjoyed the time that we had with him. We ended this week with a cupcake-icecream party during our fun Friday to celebrate Shaun & Ayaan's birthday and Isaak's going away.
Now, here's a look at this week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse: (this week's assessments will be on Thursday because of the learning trip on Friday)
Spelling words: sign slick gnat rack knife kneel wrist knock whole whom whose wrong writing knotted wrench wrecker unknown checking object directions
CHALLENGE WORDS: persuasive Thanksgiving
(for spelling practice/games, go to: https://www.spellingcity.com/users/maeowings)
Bible Memory Verse:
Mark 12:30
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
Love him with all your mind and with all your strength.
Few reminders:
1. November 22 - 3rd graders field trip
2. November 27 - PIE day (please click on this link if you'd like to sign-up to bring something for our class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a8ad2ca5f58-elementary)
3. If you'd like to order books on Scholastic, please click on this link and place an order by November 30th: https://world-shop.scholastic.co.uk/schools/okinawa-christian-school-intl
4. December 18 - Christmas program
November 09, 2019
aMAEzing 12th week!
Hello 3.3 Parents & Students. November 11th is a holiday, Veteran's Day. That means NO SCHOOL!
Here's a look at next week:
Spelling words: Review Week (Chapters 7-11)
Bible Memory Verse:
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Few reminders:
1. November 16 - OCSI Holiday Market
2. November 22nd - 3rd graders field trip
3. November 27th - PIE day
4. December 18th - Christmas Program
Have a great long weekend! :)
Here's a look at next week:
Spelling words: Review Week (Chapters 7-11)
Bible Memory Verse:
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Few reminders:
1. November 16 - OCSI Holiday Market
2. November 22nd - 3rd graders field trip
3. November 27th - PIE day
4. December 18th - Christmas Program
Have a great long weekend! :)
November 04, 2019
aMAEzing 11th week
T'was another fun week with you all 3.3rd graders! Here are some few reminders:
1. No school on November 4th because of the Parent-Teacher conference.
2. Important papers were sent out last week. Kindly fill out the forms and submit them anytime this week.
3. Holiday market will be on November 16th.
4. 3rd graders field trip to the Oceanic Culture Museum and Planetarium will be on November 22nd.
5. Pie day will be on November 27th.
6. Christmas year-end program will be on December 18th
Here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: 3-letter Consonant Spelling Patterns
thrill three squall spray shrink school throat strong shrimp thread squeak splinter sprinkle scratch struggle splashed Christian Christmas laugh special
CHALLENGE WORDS: priority thermometer
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 7:24
“So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock.
Have a great week!
1. No school on November 4th because of the Parent-Teacher conference.
2. Important papers were sent out last week. Kindly fill out the forms and submit them anytime this week.
3. Holiday market will be on November 16th.
4. 3rd graders field trip to the Oceanic Culture Museum and Planetarium will be on November 22nd.
5. Pie day will be on November 27th.
6. Christmas year-end program will be on December 18th
Here's a look at next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: 3-letter Consonant Spelling Patterns
thrill three squall spray shrink school throat strong shrimp thread squeak splinter sprinkle scratch struggle splashed Christian Christmas laugh special
CHALLENGE WORDS: priority thermometer
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 7:24
“So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock.
Have a great week!
October 25, 2019
aMAEzing 10th week!
Hello 3.3 Parents & Students!
Yahoo! We finished 1st quarter today. Good job 3.3!
This week, we finished a lot of projects: writing personal narratives, creating personal computer/laptop craft, armor of God/roman soldier craft and retelling their favorite story of Jesus that we talked about this quarter.
Here's a look at next week's Spelling & Bible:
Spelling words: (Consonant blends & Silent letters)
calf silky built palm lamb fields world helper gulped crumb melted Psalms building climber calmed halftime yourself cornstalk nothing machine
CHALLENGE WORDS: Beatitudes meteorologist
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Few reminders:
1. Parent-teacher conference will be on November 4th (and 5th after school). Please don't forget to sign up on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
2. Also, I am going to upload videos of our fun activities on Seesaw. Please join our class Owings 3.3 today!
If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:
4. On November 27th, we will have a PIE Day.
Have a great weekend :)
Yahoo! We finished 1st quarter today. Good job 3.3!
This week, we finished a lot of projects: writing personal narratives, creating personal computer/laptop craft, armor of God/roman soldier craft and retelling their favorite story of Jesus that we talked about this quarter.
Here's a look at next week's Spelling & Bible:
Spelling words: (Consonant blends & Silent letters)
calf silky built palm lamb fields world helper gulped crumb melted Psalms building climber calmed halftime yourself cornstalk nothing machine
CHALLENGE WORDS: Beatitudes meteorologist
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Few reminders:
1. Parent-teacher conference will be on November 4th (and 5th after school). Please don't forget to sign up on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
2. Also, I am going to upload videos of our fun activities on Seesaw. Please join our class Owings 3.3 today!
If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Type in the code: RPIC TSTQ. This code expires on November 1, 2019
- Finish creating your account using your school Google account or email address
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Sign in using your school Google account or email address
- Click on your profile icon on the top left
- Click on the +Join Class button
- Type in the code: RPIC TSTQ. This code expires on November 1, 2019
4. On November 27th, we will have a PIE Day.
Have a great weekend :)
October 19, 2019
aMAEzing 9th week!
Hi there, 3.3 Parents & Students!
It was another fun week this week with your kids. I just want to remind you to please sign up for a time on the Parent-Teacher Conference on November 4 or 5 on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
Here's 10th week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (Consonant blends - groups of 2 or 3 consonants in words)
risk kept gifts asks clasp facts craft actor meant behind except drifted speech skipper present
subtract interesting understand finally toward
CHALLENGE WORDS: condensation multiplication
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 4:19-20
“Come and follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
It was another fun week this week with your kids. I just want to remind you to please sign up for a time on the Parent-Teacher Conference on November 4 or 5 on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
Here's 10th week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (Consonant blends - groups of 2 or 3 consonants in words)
risk kept gifts asks clasp facts craft actor meant behind except drifted speech skipper present
subtract interesting understand finally toward
CHALLENGE WORDS: condensation multiplication
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 4:19-20
“Come and follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
October 14, 2019
aMAEzing 8th week!
Hello 3.3 Parents & Students!
Few announcements:
1. Parent-teacher conference will be on November 4th (and 5th after school). Please sign up for a time that is convenient to you on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
2. I also sent home "After school Club Registration" sheets and kindly bring them back on Tuesday (or within this week).
3. 3rd graders field trip will be on November 15th. We will be going to the Oceanic Culture Museum and Planetarium in Motobu.
4. I will start uploading our videos of fun games & activities that we play and do in the classroom on "Seesaw". Please join our class Owings 3.3 today!
If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:
Now, here's week 9's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: long u: ew, oo, u, ue, u_e, u
suit clue fruit root tube huge usual loose crew knew useful cruise fewer foolish choose truthful uniform overdue Mr. Mrs.
CHALLENGE WORDS: government fellowship
Bible Memory Verse:
John 15:5
“I am the Vine. You are the branches. If You remain joined to Me, and I to you, you will bear a lot of fruit. You can’t do anything without Me.”
May the Almighty Father bless you all!
Few announcements:
1. Parent-teacher conference will be on November 4th (and 5th after school). Please sign up for a time that is convenient to you on this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44A8AD2CA5F58-33mrs.
2. I also sent home "After school Club Registration" sheets and kindly bring them back on Tuesday (or within this week).
3. 3rd graders field trip will be on November 15th. We will be going to the Oceanic Culture Museum and Planetarium in Motobu.
4. I will start uploading our videos of fun games & activities that we play and do in the classroom on "Seesaw". Please join our class Owings 3.3 today!
If you’re using Seesaw for the first time:
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Type in the code: WDKH OPCD. This code expires on October 21, 2019
- Finish creating your account using your school Google account or email address
- Go to app.seesaw.me
- Choose "I’m a Student"
- Sign in using your school Google account or email address
- Click on your profile icon on the top left
- Click on the +Join Class button
- Type in the code: WDKH OPCD. This code expires on October 21, 2019
Now, here's week 9's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: long u: ew, oo, u, ue, u_e, u
suit clue fruit root tube huge usual loose crew knew useful cruise fewer foolish choose truthful uniform overdue Mr. Mrs.
CHALLENGE WORDS: government fellowship
Bible Memory Verse:
John 15:5
“I am the Vine. You are the branches. If You remain joined to Me, and I to you, you will bear a lot of fruit. You can’t do anything without Me.”
May the Almighty Father bless you all!
aMAEzing 8th Week!
October 07, 2019
Hello, 3.3 Parents & Students. Here's a look at our week last week :)
1. Bible: We learned about Jesus preparing for ministry & Him being tempted but He didn't sin. He used the Word of God to fight the attacks of the enemy.
2. Math: We finished the Chapter on Subtraction & had 2 practice tests (Check My Progress & Fluency test), too.
3. Reading: We learned a new reading strategy: Making Predictions.
4. Writing: Students started editing/revising their previous entry of their choice. They also got to check their writing as they look at the Narrative Checklist.
5. Spelling: We reviewed lesson 1-5 spelling words. Some students made a fiction story using the spelling words they learned.
6. Social Studies: They finished making their maps and labeling the 7 continents, 5 major oceans & 5 major rivers.
And here are week 8's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (long o: o, oa, oe, o_e, ow)
toe post cove rope mold alone coast below coach slowly follow throw motor stroke chosen opening rowboat tomorrow minutes pumpkin
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross and follow me”.
We had an earthquake drill and students were very quiet and followed the instructions well.
We also had a special guest, Mr. Owings. He ate lunch, spent time and played with us during lunch recess :)
Have a great day! :)
1. Bible: We learned about Jesus preparing for ministry & Him being tempted but He didn't sin. He used the Word of God to fight the attacks of the enemy.
2. Math: We finished the Chapter on Subtraction & had 2 practice tests (Check My Progress & Fluency test), too.
3. Reading: We learned a new reading strategy: Making Predictions.
4. Writing: Students started editing/revising their previous entry of their choice. They also got to check their writing as they look at the Narrative Checklist.
5. Spelling: We reviewed lesson 1-5 spelling words. Some students made a fiction story using the spelling words they learned.
6. Social Studies: They finished making their maps and labeling the 7 continents, 5 major oceans & 5 major rivers.
And here are week 8's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (long o: o, oa, oe, o_e, ow)
toe post cove rope mold alone coast below coach slowly follow throw motor stroke chosen opening rowboat tomorrow minutes pumpkin
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross and follow me”.
We had an earthquake drill and students were very quiet and followed the instructions well.
We also had a special guest, Mr. Owings. He ate lunch, spent time and played with us during lunch recess :)
Have a great day! :)
aMAEzing 7th Week!
September 28, 2019
aMAEzing 6th Week!
Hi, there, 3.3 Parents & Students. Here's a look at our week :)
1. Bible: We made the "Attributes of God" (omnipresent, omniscient, omnipresent) tree craft. We reviewed the story of boy Jesus in the temple and the Trinity. We also talked about the Gospel (good news) and watched a video about it.
2. Math: We reviewed Subtraction and practiced subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers. We also learned how to subtract mentally.
3. Reading: We finally did all the Daily 5 this week. Students were made to freely choose what Daily 5 activity they want to do for the day (Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading). We learned a reading strategy on using Punctuation to enhance phrasing & prosody. Some of the students get to Read Aloud in class.
4. Writing: Students continued and finished writing their entries using a Storyteller's voice. They also read entries of other authors/students to give them an idea what to write for their next entry.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They started making their project: Map of the World (w/ latitude, longitude, prime meridian, equator, 7 continents, 5 oceans, 5 rivers).
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Review Lesson 1-5 spelling words!
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man must not live only on bread. He must also live on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Reminders:
1. MAP testing for Math & Language will be next week. Please refer below for the schedule:
10/01 (Tue)
Math -> 8:30-10:00
10/03 (Thu)
Language -> 8:30-10:00
Have a wonderful weekend :)
1. Bible: We made the "Attributes of God" (omnipresent, omniscient, omnipresent) tree craft. We reviewed the story of boy Jesus in the temple and the Trinity. We also talked about the Gospel (good news) and watched a video about it.
2. Math: We reviewed Subtraction and practiced subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers. We also learned how to subtract mentally.
3. Reading: We finally did all the Daily 5 this week. Students were made to freely choose what Daily 5 activity they want to do for the day (Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading). We learned a reading strategy on using Punctuation to enhance phrasing & prosody. Some of the students get to Read Aloud in class.
4. Writing: Students continued and finished writing their entries using a Storyteller's voice. They also read entries of other authors/students to give them an idea what to write for their next entry.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They started making their project: Map of the World (w/ latitude, longitude, prime meridian, equator, 7 continents, 5 oceans, 5 rivers).
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: Review Lesson 1-5 spelling words!
Bible Memory Verse:
Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man must not live only on bread. He must also live on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Reminders:
1. MAP testing for Math & Language will be next week. Please refer below for the schedule:
10/01 (Tue)
Math -> 8:30-10:00
10/03 (Thu)
Language -> 8:30-10:00
Have a wonderful weekend :)
September 21, 2019
aMAEzing 5th Week!
Hi there, aMAEzing 3.3 parents . T'was a fun-filled 5th week this week with your kids. Here's a look at our week:
1. Bible: We talked about the Trinity and the attributes of God: omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (all-present), omniscient (all-knowing).
2. Math: We learned estimating sums and about adding 3 and 4 digit numbers.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Listen to Reading. Students learned how to make connections from the books/texts that they read (Text to Self, Text to Text and Text to the World).
4. Writing: Students learned how to write using Storyteller's Voice, Show not Tell.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They were divided into 7 groups (together with the 3.2 class) to make a research on topics or important facts about the 7 continents of the world. Some had the chance to report or present their research.
7. Computer: Students enjoyed reading Kidz A-Z and playing Prodigy games and ABCya.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (long i: i, ie, igh, i_e, uy, y)
lies tiny lives blind shine tired tried reply apply pliers fright skyline buying mighty nearby bicycles brighter childhood very shoes
CHALLENGE WORDS: narrative omnipresent
Bible Memory Verse:
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
Few reminders/announcements:
1. PICTURE DAY will be on Monday at 1:20 P.M. Kindly bring your EXACT YEN payment with you.
2. MAP TESTING will start next week. They are online assessment but they are NOT GRADED (yay!). They are assessments that will help teachers to better teach the students. Below is 3.3's schedule:
9/24 (Tue)
Reading -> 8:30-10:00
10/01 (Tue)
Math -> 8:30-10:00
10/03 (Thu)
Language -> 8:30-10:00
3. Scholastic Book Club - I have extended the date to September 30th so you can still get a chance to order books from: world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/okinawa-christian-school-intl. Please order under our class name Owings 3.3 to earn points for our classroom library. :)
Hope y'all have a restful weekend. Stay safe :)
1. Bible: We talked about the Trinity and the attributes of God: omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (all-present), omniscient (all-knowing).
2. Math: We learned estimating sums and about adding 3 and 4 digit numbers.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Listen to Reading. Students learned how to make connections from the books/texts that they read (Text to Self, Text to Text and Text to the World).
4. Writing: Students learned how to write using Storyteller's Voice, Show not Tell.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They were divided into 7 groups (together with the 3.2 class) to make a research on topics or important facts about the 7 continents of the world. Some had the chance to report or present their research.
7. Computer: Students enjoyed reading Kidz A-Z and playing Prodigy games and ABCya.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: (long i: i, ie, igh, i_e, uy, y)
lies tiny lives blind shine tired tried reply apply pliers fright skyline buying mighty nearby bicycles brighter childhood very shoes
CHALLENGE WORDS: narrative omnipresent
Bible Memory Verse:
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
Few reminders/announcements:
1. PICTURE DAY will be on Monday at 1:20 P.M. Kindly bring your EXACT YEN payment with you.
2. MAP TESTING will start next week. They are online assessment but they are NOT GRADED (yay!). They are assessments that will help teachers to better teach the students. Below is 3.3's schedule:
9/24 (Tue)
Reading -> 8:30-10:00
10/01 (Tue)
Math -> 8:30-10:00
10/03 (Thu)
Language -> 8:30-10:00
3. Scholastic Book Club - I have extended the date to September 30th so you can still get a chance to order books from: world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/okinawa-christian-school-intl. Please order under our class name Owings 3.3 to earn points for our classroom library. :)
Hope y'all have a restful weekend. Stay safe :)
September 15, 2019
aMAEzing 4th Week!
Hello aMAEzing parents and students. Here's a look at our week 4:
1. Bible: We talked about Jesus' childhood. We practiced singing the Books of the Bible, too.
2. Math: We learned about the Addition properties, patterns and adding mentally.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Listen to Reading.
4. Writing: Students continued and finished writing about the best place they've been to. Some started writing about their pet or their
friend's pet.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They learned about why people move and where people live.
7. Computer: Students enjoyed playing Prodigy games and ABCya.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: long e: e, ey, ie, y
brownie monkey secret pieces honey equal grief yield only icy keys busy chief valley sleepy snowy beyond believe favorite against
CHALLENGE WORDS: migration estimate
Bible Memory Verse:
Philippians 2:7
Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings.
1. Bible: We talked about Jesus' childhood. We practiced singing the Books of the Bible, too.
2. Math: We learned about the Addition properties, patterns and adding mentally.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Listen to Reading.
4. Writing: Students continued and finished writing about the best place they've been to. Some started writing about their pet or their
friend's pet.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: They learned about why people move and where people live.
7. Computer: Students enjoyed playing Prodigy games and ABCya.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: long e: e, ey, ie, y
brownie monkey secret pieces honey equal grief yield only icy keys busy chief valley sleepy snowy beyond believe favorite against
CHALLENGE WORDS: migration estimate
Bible Memory Verse:
Philippians 2:7
Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings.
September 09, 2019
aMaezing 3rd Week!
Good day everyone. Here are some photos from last week at our very first time in the Computer Lab. Students had their AR/STAR test online.
And here are week 4's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words: long e: ea, ee, ei
street easy queen leaf between breeze jeans speed deceive eager steep beat receive cleaned please reach mean really said says
CHALLENGE WORDS: observation continent
Bible Memory Verse:
Deuteronomy 6:4
"Israel, listen to me. The Lord is our God.
The Lord is the one and only God. "
Scholastic Book Club:
To those who'd like to order books from Scholastic Book Club, simply go to this website: world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/okinawa-christian-school-intl. Please order under our class name Owings 3.3 to earn points for our classroom library. :)
Spelling words: long e: ea, ee, ei
street easy queen leaf between breeze jeans speed deceive eager steep beat receive cleaned please reach mean really said says
CHALLENGE WORDS: observation continent
Bible Memory Verse:
Deuteronomy 6:4
"Israel, listen to me. The Lord is our God.
The Lord is the one and only God. "
Scholastic Book Club:
To those who'd like to order books from Scholastic Book Club, simply go to this website: world-schools.scholastic.co.uk/okinawa-christian-school-intl. Please order under our class name Owings 3.3 to earn points for our classroom library. :)
aMAEzing 2nd Week!
September 1, 2019
Yay! We finished a full week of school. Good job 3.3. Here's a look at what we did this week:
1. Bible: We reviewed/relearned the Books of the Bible song. We also learned the story of Abraham & Moses and recited the Bible
verse of the week.
2. Math: We had lessons 1-4 of the 1st chapter: Place Value, Comparing, Ordering & Rounding numbers.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Read to Someone again. We added Word Work & Work on
Writing.
4. Writing: Students wrote about the most important person in their lives.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz.
6. Science: Students had their Science class for the very first time. They were introduced to the first lesson about Water & Climate.
7. Social Studies: Students also had Social Studies class for the very first time. They learned about Geography.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words:
Long a: a, a_e, ai, ay, ea, eigh, ey
eighty playing acorn they safety mistake lady explain neighbor delay break skateboard afraid maybe forgave training steak weigh months because
CHALLENGE WORDS: geography investigation
Bible Memory Verse:
Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope.
I am the Lord your God and I will be with you everywhere you go. "
1. Bible: We reviewed/relearned the Books of the Bible song. We also learned the story of Abraham & Moses and recited the Bible
verse of the week.
2. Math: We had lessons 1-4 of the 1st chapter: Place Value, Comparing, Ordering & Rounding numbers.
3. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 and practiced Read to Self & Read to Someone again. We added Word Work & Work on
Writing.
4. Writing: Students wrote about the most important person in their lives.
5. Spelling: We had a Spelling Quiz.
6. Science: Students had their Science class for the very first time. They were introduced to the first lesson about Water & Climate.
7. Social Studies: Students also had Social Studies class for the very first time. They learned about Geography.
And here are next week's Spelling Words & Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling words:
Long a: a, a_e, ai, ay, ea, eigh, ey
eighty playing acorn they safety mistake lady explain neighbor delay break skateboard afraid maybe forgave training steak weigh months because
CHALLENGE WORDS: geography investigation
Bible Memory Verse:
Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope.
I am the Lord your God and I will be with you everywhere you go. "
August 24, 2019
aMAEzing First Week of School!
Wohoo! First week of school was so aMAEzing, 3.3 students. You all worked very hard this week. Keep it up!
Here's a look at what we did this week:
1. We talked about the Classroom Rules and reviewed the OCSI Core Values (Kind, Respectful, Hardworking, Self-controlled).
2. Bible: We read about David and Goliath. We also learned the Old and New Testament Books.
3. Math: Students took a Diagnostic Test.
4. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 (practiced Read to Self and Read to Someone).
5. Writing: Students started to practice writing personal narratives by telling about their "Summer Vacation".
6. Specials (PE and Japanese) also started this week.
On Monday, students will come home with a Homework Checklist same as the one below:
Here's a look at what we did this week:
1. We talked about the Classroom Rules and reviewed the OCSI Core Values (Kind, Respectful, Hardworking, Self-controlled).
2. Bible: We read about David and Goliath. We also learned the Old and New Testament Books.
3. Math: Students took a Diagnostic Test.
4. Reading: We reviewed the Daily 5 (practiced Read to Self and Read to Someone).
5. Writing: Students started to practice writing personal narratives by telling about their "Summer Vacation".
6. Specials (PE and Japanese) also started this week.
On Monday, students will come home with a Homework Checklist same as the one below:
Here are next week's Spelling Words and Bible Memory Verse:
Spelling Words:
Consonants and Short vowels
hundred wobble pocket gutter jacket block crush stilts skill led address matter yellow tennis never stick legs sniff during eye
Bible Memory Verse:
Psalm 119:11
"I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won't sin against You."
Spelling Words:
Consonants and Short vowels
hundred wobble pocket gutter jacket block crush stilts skill led address matter yellow tennis never stick legs sniff during eye
Bible Memory Verse:
Psalm 119:11
"I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won't sin against You."
Students working on their "About Me" and "Summer Vacation" activity sheets! :)
Reading to Self and Reading to Someone of the Daily 5.
Fun board/card games and movie time.
We watched the story of David & Goliath and miracles of Jesus.
We watched the story of David & Goliath and miracles of Jesus.
3rd grade teachers from left to right: Mrs. Heisey, Ms. Engbers, Mrs. Owings
August 19, 2019
Hello aMAEzing 3rd graders!
Yay! You are now officially in 3rd grade. Congratulations! Welcome to school year 2019-2020. I can't wait to see you all this week for "Back to School Night" and "First Day of School". I did my best to make the classroom nice and beautiful specially for YOU so you will always feel excited to come to my class. So what are you waiting for? Come join the aMAEzing 3.3 class and let's enter this school year with a BANG! :)