“Bits and Pieces of Info to Make Life on the Ranch Easier to Manage”
What’s Happening Around Town Answers to Questions on the Ranch
The first week of May has already come and
gone! At this point, we have fourteen days of
school left! I trust God will make them count
for eternity and will produce much growth in
each of our lives!
We are beginning to wrap things up as we
wind down the rest of the school year! This
week, we concluded our study of Australia! We
will make our last stop around the world in the
country of Kenya this week! Then, as time per-
mits over the course of the next couple of
weeks, we will review and do a variety of activi-
ties we missed along the way related to the vari-
ous countries we visited.
The main focus of science is on different
types of materials, and we will be focusing on
plastic and rubber this week along with the prop-
erties of a variety of other materials. Please con-
sider talking with your child about materials
used to make different objects around your
house!
In reading circles, most students are moving
into their last set of readers! We will add er
(fern), ir (bird), and ur (nurse) to our repertoire
of special sounds this week, which include other
sounds like ar (star), ou (out), or (Lord), and ow
(now or blow). We practice using special sounds
while writing words and complete sentences, so
please consider encourage them to write at
home too!
I want to wish each mother and grandmother
a wonderful Mother’s Day! May God richly bless
you, and may you know how dear you are to your
children! Thank you for all you do for them!
Happy Mother’s Day!
A: Yes!
The original
time was set for 9:00 a.m., but we had to move
up the time to make accommodation for the
awards assembly taking place for older students,
which will follow our ceremony. So, please
on Thurs-
day, May 26th in our classroom. While we get
our caps on, you are invited to find your seats
in the auditorium. There is a chance, however,
that the location of the ceremony will change
so that it will be held in the gym rather than the
auditorium due to construction. I will be sure
to update you with any changes. The ceremony
will begin at 8:45 a.m., and
A reception will follow in
the cafeteria, and then
They will not have
school the rest of the day.
of the number of family mem-
bers who may come to graduation so that we
can make sure to have enough food for all!
A: Track and Field Day will be held this Friday,
May 13th at Faith Baptist Bible College. Stu-
dents need to for the day, and they
also must have and
! We will leave for Faith around
8:30 a.m. This year, students will be awarded
ribbons rather than
placements. We trust the day will be fun!
 Spotlighting Students and Volunteers
I want to extend my gratitude for all the
kindness so many of you have shown me this
week during Teacher Appreciation Day/week!
The kind words of encouragement, cookies,
flowers, and special little gifts brightened my
days! I really appreciate those who helped pro-
vide a week off from recess duties, which was
a HUGE blessing! Most importantly, thank
you for your support and your prayers this
year! It means so much to me! I am ever so
grateful for the “little” things you do on a reg-
ular basis for me as well!
Thank you! Thank you!
Quick Glimpse Calendar
Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13 - Bible verse letter X
Wednesday, May 11 - Chapel; Show and tell
- Bible verse letter X quiz;
Friday, May 20 - Early dismissal - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 26 - - .; last day of school
A Bible Course Map for the Upcoming Week
Monday - Friends at Bethany (Lk. 10:38-42) While
He was on earth, Jesus' closest friends were
Mary Martha, and Lazarus. He often visited
with them in their home. On one such visit,
Mary poured an expensive bottle of perfume
over Jesus to express her love for Him. Then,
she knelt down and washed his feet with her hair.
She humbled herself and worshiped Him. The
disciples with Jesus thought it was foolish for
Mary to waste so much money on expensive per-
fume to pour on Jesus, but the Lord told every-
one she had honored Him with her sacrificial gift
from the heart! We, too, should be willing to ex-
press our love for our Savior by giving our all for
Him.
Tuesday - Review of previous lesson.
Wednesday - Chapel review and extension.
Thursday - Friends at Bethany - Part 2 (Matt. 26:6-
13; Mk. 14:3-9; Jn. 11:1-46) While Jesus visited
with them, Martha busied herself with work.
Mary, however, sat at Jesus’ feet and talked
with Him. Though Martha was frustrated with
Mary for failing to help, Jesus commended Mary
for wanting to listen and learn from Him!
Friday - Track and Field Day!