Fourth & Fifth Grade: November 27 - December 3, 2023

Dear Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,

The week after the Thanksgiving break went by in the blink of an eye, and we are approaching the end of the semester at a similar speed. The students look forward to participating in the tradition of lighting a candle at this dark time of the year during our Winter Spiral. In the mornings, the class has been busy preparing for the Grades Assembly on the last day of school. One highlight will be a song that the students will present together with the Sixth Grade.  

This past week, in our Local Geography lessons, the students have been looking at Cobb County. They are now expanding their studies to the State of Georgia. In our Extra Main Lessons, the class has continued reading The Golden Bull: A Mesopotamian Adventure by Marjorie Cowley. Only a few chapters are left in the book! We will begin reading a new book in the upcoming semester. 

We will hold our Winter Spiral on Thursday. Walking the spiral with a lighted candle is symbolic of each of us sharing our light with the world and how together we can help guide each other through the dark. Our walk will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Families are welcome to watch their child’s class walk the spiral.

Announcements and Reminders:

  • Help us support Tweens and Teens this year for the MUST Ministries Toy Drive. Please see the Main Message in the Garden Messanger for more information.

  • The winter weather is coming, and it is much cooler in the forest! Please dress your student(s) in layers.  Winter coats and rain gear are required every day.

  • We need Greenery for the Winter Spiral on Thursday. Please consider asking for extra clipping from tree lots or donating trimmings from pruned evergreens in your yard. Greenery can be left alongside the fence in the field area.  Thank you! 

Upcoming Events:

  • 12/07 Grades 1st - 5th Winter Spiral 

  • 12/08 Kindergarten Winter Spiral

  • 12/20 Grades Assembly - 12:00 p.m. & Last Day of Fall Semester - Half Day

  • 12/21 Teacher In-Service (No School)

  • 12/22 - 01/03 Winter Break (No School)

  • 01/04 First day of Spring Semester


Warm Regards, 

Gaby