Week of December 12th-16th

LOG CABINS were brought in on Monday. The pictures are below-take a look! I really enjoy the creativity that students are able to use with this project. The variety is what makes it interesting and fun! Students in other grades enjoy viewing them.

SPELLING BEE: We have our top 12 spellers! They will compete in the Scripps Spelling Bee on January 17^th in the gym. The top two spellers will advance to the regional competition representing our school. I was very pleased that most students chose to give this a try! Congratulations to our 12 competitors.

Allyssa Vandenberg
Karina Stork
Tori Folkert
Sydney Ruiter
Sam Sprik
Peyton Remick
Alex Murphy
Hannah Wettlauffer
Will Jordan
Bradley Osborne
Georgia Timm
Alaina Copeland

ELOQUENCE DAY:

We spent some time Thursday and Friday learning about and practicing manners. The kids thoroughly enjoy it- no matter what they say! J We dined at the Café de Eloquence here in Hamilton and used our manners-most of the time! We appreciate the assistance of all our parents cooks and servers! It was a fun event for all. Please check below for pictures! THANK YOU to all of our parent volunteers for making this event happen! We appreciate it!!!

5^th GRADE CHRISTMAS CHARITY EVENT: 5^th graders practiced the gift of giving by buying a ticket and candy cane for $1 with the money going to a pool for one of 5 charities we chose. Mr. Hoekstra drew Eddie Soerens' ticket and he chose to donate to St. Judes Children's Hospital. We raised $276 for this charity! Thanks to all!


     MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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