Saint Paul's Students Join 500 Kids for "Field Day" at Metro-East Lutheran High

     Tuesday, the 3^rd & 4^th grade attended Metro-East Lutheran High School’s annual Field Day. Five hundred 3^rd & 4^th graders from 16 area schools competed in a day of team-oriented events. Our Saint Paul’s students competed in various activities including a 50-yard dash, a three-legged race, an obstacle course, soccer kick for accuracy, jump rope, volleyball pass, and the hockey shot. Maccenna, Abby, Logan, and Jack proudly took first in the hockey shot with 10 out of 12 shots made! Students competed all across the Lutheran High campus while the Lutheran High students led the events. I was very pleased with the patience and kindness I witnessed on the part of the high school students explaining the events and working with our young children. Our kids had so much fun running, laughing, and playing—I think they only paused for a short lunch break of grilled hot dogs and burgers, nachos, pretzels, and maybe more candy than their teacher cared to know about! Thank you to our chaperones—Karen Kilzer, John Fischer, Natalie Carlson, and Jo Ann Kesterson for carting our kids to each event and helping to ensure the day ran smoothly for all involved.

All smiles and anxious for the day to begin! (Left to Right, Front: Maccenna, Abby, Jack & Logan. Back: Claire, Cayla, Emma & Madeline)

Emma & Maddie practicing their 3-legged race.

Cayla & Claire in between events

Jack & Cayla watching other events take place

Abby, Mrs. Kilzer & Mark, Mrs. Carlson & baby Ben

Cayla & Claire ready to run the second leg of the 3-legged race.

Maddie & Emma ready for the real deal!

Off they go!

"Inside, outside. Inside, outside!"

Logan helping his team earn 10 of 12 shots in the hockey shot taking 1st place!

Abby's turn!

Maccenna's excited for her chance!

Jack watching his first shot sail in!

Piggy-back rides in between events

Maccenna competing in the jump rope event while her dad looks on.

Abby trying to jump as many times as possible in one minute.

Cayla & Claire also jumping rope.

Emma setting up for the soccer kick for accuracy.

Logan's great kick!

Jack aiming his first shot.

Markie is excited about Jack's first kick!

Maccenna weaving through cones in the obstacle course. 

Emma jumping hurdles in the obstacle course.

Madeline's off for the final leg of the obstacle course!

3rd grade girls obstacle course team

Cayla, Claire, Abby, Logan & Maccenna enjoying lunch.

Abby, Claire, and Cayla stand ready as Maccenna bumps the ball in the volleyball pass.

Logan takes off for the obstacle course!

Claire stepping through hoops.

Jack dives under the tunnel!

Cayla racing back!

Poor Jack icing his bee sting. He was a trooper!

Cayla & Claire chatting while enjoying some candy, no doubt!

Logan runs up to talk with Saint Paul's alum, Colton Masters, who was running the football throw.

Maddie racing in the 50-yard dash.

Jack runs next.

Emma's off!

Skinned knee and all, Logan finishes hard!

Jack & Logan reunited with their pal, Chase, from Trinity, Edwardsville!

Emma keeps an eye on little brother, Mark.

Logan chases Mark. What fun they had!

 

Logan & little Mark, Madeline & Emma meet up with old friend, Hubey, from Trinity, Edwardsville.

50-yard dash team

Goofing around!

Mark wants a picture!

3rd & 4th Grade Lead Chapel With A Skit On Honesty

     Yesterday in our chapel service, our 3^rd & 4^th graders performed a skit to share a message on honesty. Cayla Wilderman starred as Tommy, a boy who lies to his friend Alex (played by Logan DiRosa) and then continues building on his lies to cover up his dishonesty. In the end, Tommy learns that sins can’t cover up other sins—only Jesus’ forgiveness can do that. He asks forgiveness of those he wronged and receives it because of God’s grace and mercy in sending His son to take our sin. The children did a wonderful job memorizing their lines and acting their parts. I’m proud of them for sharing God’s message in this way. Thank you to all who joined our chapel service yesterday.

Claire as the teacher "Mrs. Tomas", Cayla starring as "Tommy" and her friend "Alex" played by Logan.

Tommy (Cayla) counting his money to see if he has enough to buy his new action figure.

Tommy (Cayla) explaining the wrong he has done to the storekeeper played by Emma.

Left to right: Storekeeper (Emma), Tommy (Cayla), Mrs. Tomas (Claire), Narrator (Maccenna behind Madeline), Alex (Logan), Prayer leader (Abby), Discussion leader (Jack), and Madeline up front sharing a Bible passage.

Cutting Practice with Pre-K 3's

Beau & Maccenna are getting to be good buddies!

Logan was all compliments for Carly's cutting abilities.

Emma draws a picture for Matthew to cut out.

Jack & Mason discuss dinosaurs as Mason cuts out Jack's dinosaur picture.

Maleah colors Cayla's picture before she cuts it out.

Abby gives Nathan directions for cutting his picture.

Madeline looks on approvingly as Mabry cuts.

Brock has much to tell Claire, Mabry & Madeline while he cuts out his picture.

Abby & Nathan look proud of the name tag she made and he cut.

“Field Day” Field Trip Reminder

Just a reminder that our class has our “Field Day” field trip at Metro-East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville tomorrow—Tuesday, September 24^th. The high school is located at 6305 Center Grove Road right next to Edwardsville High School. Registration begins at 9 a.m. so we will leave Saint Paul’s at 8:45 a.m. Our day will wrap up about 1:30 p.m. and we’ll head back to Saint Paul’s. Our drivers/chaperones (Karen Kilzer, John Fischer, Natalie Carlson, and JoAnn Kesterson) are welcome to join us in the classroom for a short devotion before we leave at 8:45 a.m. I have money from all children wishing to purchase a lunch. If your child elected to bring a lunch, please remind them to do so. Our lunch break will only be 15 minutes long, but the children can eat at any point in which they’re not competing. Please have your child wear the white/red/black Tiger Invitational T-shirt (each child should own one at this point) with athletic pants or shorts. It will be chilly in the morning so I recommend they dress in layers.

We’re looking forward to our trip! Thank you to those who have offered to drive and chaperone.

Notes, Memory & Spelling: Sept. 23-27

Notes:

• Sat. 9/21: Rummage Sale tomorrow 7am-noon. We always have a good time so stop by, shop a little, and say hello!
• Mon. 9/23: Baseball game at Metro-East Lutheran High School- 4:30p.m.
• Tue. 9/24: Third & Fourth Grade Field Day field trip to Metro-East Lutheran High School- 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are invited to attend and watch our students compete in various activities.
• Wed. 9/25: Chapel led by 3rd & 4th grade- 9:00a.m. We've practiced all month and we can't wait to share God's message on honesty with all of you!

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Memory: Books of the Bible

56. Titus (TY-tus)

57. Philemon (fye-LEE-mun)

58. Hebrews (HEE-broos)

59. James

60. 1 Peter

61. 2 Peter

62. 1 John

63. 2 John

64. 3 John

65. Jude (jood)

66. Revelation (rev-uh-LAY-shun)

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Spelling Words-3rd Grade

Story: Bat Loves the Night

1. math
2. toast
3. easy
4. socks
5. Friday
6. stuff
7. paid
8. cheese
9. June
10. elbow
11. program
12. shiny
13. piles
14. sticky

Challenge Words:

1. comb
2. holiday

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Spelling Words-4th Grade

Story: Invasion from Mars

1. bunch
2. fruit
3. argue
4. crumb
5. crew
6. tune
7. juice
8. refuse
9. truth
10. young
11. clue
12. trunk
13. amuse
14. suit
15. rude
16. trust
17. dew
18. stuck
19. rescue
20. brush

Challenge Words:

1. computer
2. mustard
3. tissue
4. customer
5. attitude

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Notes, Memory & Spelling: Sept. 16-20

Notes:

**We've had stomach flu in the building.  I encourage the students to wipe down their 

desks throughout the day and to use good hand washing. Be advised if your child complains 

about not feeling well.  Remember fever free and no vomiting for 24 hours. Thanks!**

• Fri.-Sat. 9/13-9/14: Belleville Volleyball Tournament tonight and tomorrow. Come out to the Belleville Family Sportsplex and cheer on our girls for this 20-team tournament!
• Wed. 9/18: Home baseball game vs. Holy Cross
• Thur. 9/19: Home volleyball game vs. Litchfield
• Thur. 9/19: I'm pushing back our Science test by one day so the Chapter 2 test will now be on Thursday.
• Fri. 9/20: I'm moving our Social Studies test back a day so the Chapter 3 test will now be on Friday.
• Fri.-Sat. 9/20-9/21: Rummage Sale! Looking forward to working with a lot of you! It's always a good time.
• Tue. 9/24: Field Day field trip at Metro-East Lutheran High, Edwardsville.
• Wed. 9/25: Chapel skit will be performed by 3rd & 4th grade. You're welcome to join us for chapel at 9:00 a.m. and listen to our message about honesty.

Memory: Books of the Bible

44. Acts

45. Romans

46. 1 Corinthians (kor-IN-thee-unz)

47. 2 Corinthians (kor-IN-thee-unz)

48. Galatians (guh-LAY-shunz)

49. Ephesians (ee-FEE-zhunz)

50. Philippians (fil-LIP-pee-unz)

51. Colossians (kuh-LOSH-unz)

52. 1 Thessalonians (THES-uh-LO-nee-unz)

53. 2 Thessalonians (THES-uh-LO-nee-unz)

54. 1 Timothy (TIM-o-thee)

55. 2 Timothy (TIM-o-thee)

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Spelling:

Spelling Words-3rd Grade

Story: Roberto Clemente

1. slight
2. mild
3. sight
4. pie
5. mind
6. tie
7. pilot
8. might
9. lie
10. tight
11. blind
12. fight
13. dies
14. midnight

Challenge Words:

1. silent
2. frightening

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Spelling Words-4th Grade

Story: Stormalong

1. wait
2. weight
3. heard
4. herd
5. days
6. daze
7. heel
8. heal
9. peak
10. peek
11. sent
12. cent
13. scent
14. feet
15. feat
16. vain
17. vane
18. vein
19. miner
20. minor

Challenge Words:

1. raise
2. raze
3. rays
4. principal
5. principle