Dear Parents,

Another rainy day today meant, we were inside ALL DAY!  Whew!  However, I must say, for the past few days we have been getting a lot done!  Yesterday, during our Prayer Partner time, we practiced our two songs that we will be singing in church in a few weeks (Sunday, November 8^th, at the 10:30 service).  The songs are pretty catchy and, of course, are in praise to our God!  So thankful that we are able to do that daily! 

Every morning (except Wednesdays), the teachers gather together to share devotions with each other, discuss important school-related items, and tell what is going on in our classrooms.  This week has been Mrs. Klauer’s turn to share a devotions with the rest of us, and today she brought a selfie stick that her daughter gave her.  We took a “selfie” picture of all of us together and then she shared her devotion.  

                    

It really got me thinking about our “selfie” culture and how much we rely on ourselves.  Maybe not with everything in our lives, but for many things. Take me, for example….  I am single and I take pleasure in knowing that I can do many things on my own and for myself.  But, really? Am I truly on my own?  Isn’t that what being a Christian is all about?  Knowing and accepting that WE CAN NOT do everything alone.

AND we certainly would not be able to enjoy the gift of salvation, without the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.  He paid for my sins. He paid for your sins.  He alone did that. Praise GOD! 

So, while there are lots of things that we may be able to do by ourselves, take a moment, and thank God that HE gave us freedom, without OUR help. 

In Social Studies, we have been talking about where we live (continents, country, state, and city) and looking at maps more in depth.  We have also been talking about cardinal directions.  Quiz your firstie about what they are and when you are traveling in your car, point out what direction you are going. As with everything, the more they hear about it and apply it to real life, the better it will stick with them.

The results are in!  The first grade WON the All For Books contest!  We averaged $2.87 per student (which actually says A LOT since there are only 11 students and one teacher). Thank you for sending in your change and extra dollar bills!  For our prizes. the firsties will be having doughnuts on Monday and I got to pick out a book for our classroom!!!  Can’t wait to read it with them! 

Book orders are due tomorrow!  Harvest party tomorrow!  Memory test tomorrow!  Spelling test tomorrow!  Math test (part 2) is tomorrow! It is going to be a crazy day…..prayers for us all! 

Blessings!

Miss Gallagher