Good Afternoon Parents!
I recently had the fortunate opportunity to visit Haiti. It was life changing to say the least. One of the most significant parts of the trip for me was to watch the face a little boy who had just received a gift from a family in the United States. He received a soccer ball and a new pair of shoes. I'll never forget the expression on his face. It was one of awe and wonder. More than that, however, it was one that was aware that he was loved.
You have the opportunity to do the same for another child. By participating with your child in this special event, you can share the love of God with someone who otherwise might not have the same good fortune we have in the US. Please consider joining us as we bring in shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. You'll never know how great would be your impact.
Shoe boxes are due Friday, OCTOBER 29th!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Miss Carde Recommends...
There is a wonderful book that I've been reading for years. I would like to say that it is because it's a book that I've read over and over again. Unfortunately it's because I hadn't picked it back up to fully read until THIS YEAR. However, I'm so glad I did. It's a book entitled "Kingdom Education" by Glen Shultz. If you get the opportunity, please check it out.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Homework Assignment October 18th
Good Afternoon!
Thank you for visiting our blog. Please continue to view it throughout the year. There will be lots of interesting and important information shared here.
Here's your homework assignment for tonight...
Write three sentence about a "journey" you have taken.
Remember to check your punctuation, spelling and capital letters.
Have a great night!
Miss Carde
Thank you for visiting our blog. Please continue to view it throughout the year. There will be lots of interesting and important information shared here.
Here's your homework assignment for tonight...
Write three sentence about a "journey" you have taken.
Remember to check your punctuation, spelling and capital letters.
Have a great night!
Miss Carde
Favorite Fall Recipes
Here's something you may not know about me...
I REALLY LIKE TO COOK!
I do. Ask any of my friends and they'll tell you I enjoy cooking more than going to a movie on a Saturday night. Having said that I'd thought it be cool to share some of my favorite Fall recipes. There's a special one right at the end that's near and dear to my heart. Hope you enjoy!
Warm Apple Sauce
This is a special recipe I made in class one year. It took all day, but it was worth it.
1 3-4 quart crockpot 12 Gala apples Cinnamon to taste Nutmeg to taste 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup to 1 cup of sugar Peel and core the apples. Chop into bite sized chunks. Place as many apples in the crockpot as you can, and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the crockpot. Add half of the sugar and allow the mixture to cook down. As the apples begin to soften, add more apples and sugar. Cook for approximately 4-5 hours on low to medium. During the last 20 minutes, add the spices and butter. Enjoy with warm bread.
Cheesy Potatoes This is actually one of my favorite year round recipes, but it's especially good during the cold months. I eat it very sparingly, and once you look at the ingredients, you'll understand why...
1/2 pound butter
1/2 cup of Sugar
1-1/2 cup of Flour
1-Teaspoon Vanilla
A whole lot of love
Cream butter and sugar. Add other ingredients. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.
I REALLY LIKE TO COOK!
I do. Ask any of my friends and they'll tell you I enjoy cooking more than going to a movie on a Saturday night. Having said that I'd thought it be cool to share some of my favorite Fall recipes. There's a special one right at the end that's near and dear to my heart. Hope you enjoy!
Warm Apple Sauce
This is a special recipe I made in class one year. It took all day, but it was worth it.
1 3-4 quart crockpot 12 Gala apples Cinnamon to taste Nutmeg to taste 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup to 1 cup of sugar Peel and core the apples. Chop into bite sized chunks. Place as many apples in the crockpot as you can, and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the crockpot. Add half of the sugar and allow the mixture to cook down. As the apples begin to soften, add more apples and sugar. Cook for approximately 4-5 hours on low to medium. During the last 20 minutes, add the spices and butter. Enjoy with warm bread.
Cheesy Potatoes This is actually one of my favorite year round recipes, but it's especially good during the cold months. I eat it very sparingly, and once you look at the ingredients, you'll understand why...
16 oz. sour cream (Sour cream and chives)
½ cup milk
1 lb butter (melted)
½ lb Velveeta (cubed)
1 can cream of chicken soup (103/4 oz.)
2 tbs chopped onion- or more if you'd like
2lb bag of hash brown potatoes (thawed) (southwest)
1 package of bacon (cut into pieces and sautéed)
1 box Corn Flakes- to sprinkle on top
1 packaged of turkey bacon- cooked
Mix first six ingredients and then add hash browns. Fold in turkey bacon pieces. Place in 9X13 pan with crushed corn flakes on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Get a fork and enjoy!
1/2 pound butter
1/2 cup of Sugar
1-1/2 cup of Flour
1-Teaspoon Vanilla
A whole lot of love
Cream butter and sugar. Add other ingredients. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.
Friday, October 15, 2010
A Special Birthday Chapel
We had a wonderful chapel program this morning. We celebrated Mrs. Heiskell's 92nd birthday. It was full of special messages, music and tears- mostly from me. I realized how fortunate it is for the students and myself to hear how this incredible school began and the rich history that surrounds the Heiskell Family.
The most impactful moments occurred when Mrs. Heiskell played some of her favorite hymns as the children sang along. From "Jesus Loves Me" to "He Lives", the journey of her Christian walk was clearly communicated. I certainly pray at the end of our lives, we all would have lived a life so passionately devoted to our risen Savior as Mrs. Heiskell has.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. HEISKELL
Atlanta History Center- Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
Our first field trip was full of surprises - from the fire drill at the beginning of the day to the incredible information we learned about Abraham Lincoln. It was truly a special experience. There were many things I learned that I had not known. I am glad to know I'm not the only one. Here's what your students had to say:
What did you like about the Abraham Lincoln Exhibit?
"I like how he won the civil war."
"I like that they talked about each thing."
"I like where he talked about the man who had a scroll and the other commander picked it up."
"I liked when they showed us each picture of Abraham Lincoln when he had a beard and when he had no beard."
"I liked when he showed us what Abraham Lincoln wrote. That was really cool."
"I like when they showed us the statue on the video of Abraham Lincoln."
What did you learn about Abraham Lincoln?
"I learned that Abraham Lincoln grew up in Illinois."
"I learned he took advice from a little girl and that even a six year old can change history."
"I learned Abraham Lincoln ran for president twice, I thought he only ran for president once."
"I didn't know that Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer."
It was a memorable time; one I pray we will not soon forget.
Miss Carde
P.S. Thank you to our field trip drivers- Mrs. Hinton, Ms. Funderburk, Dr. Henry, Mrs. Seay and Mrs. Albee for making our trip a success.
What did you like about the Abraham Lincoln Exhibit?
"I like how he won the civil war."
"I like that they talked about each thing."
"I like where he talked about the man who had a scroll and the other commander picked it up."
"I liked when they showed us each picture of Abraham Lincoln when he had a beard and when he had no beard."
"I liked when he showed us what Abraham Lincoln wrote. That was really cool."
"I like when they showed us the statue on the video of Abraham Lincoln."
What did you learn about Abraham Lincoln?
"I learned that Abraham Lincoln grew up in Illinois."
"I learned he took advice from a little girl and that even a six year old can change history."
"I learned Abraham Lincoln ran for president twice, I thought he only ran for president once."
"I didn't know that Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer."
It was a memorable time; one I pray we will not soon forget.
Miss Carde
P.S. Thank you to our field trip drivers- Mrs. Hinton, Ms. Funderburk, Dr. Henry, Mrs. Seay and Mrs. Albee for making our trip a success.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Abraham Lincoln Cabins
Hi Parents!
FYI... Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin Letters went home today. Be sure to take a look!
FYI... Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin Letters went home today. Be sure to take a look!
Our First Field Trip
Well you've been waiting and it's finally here! Our first field trip is to the Atlanta History Center this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14th. In conjunction with our Social Studies lessons on great people of America, we'll be visiting the Abraham Lincoln exhibit.
Please have your child dressed in their DRESS UNIFORM. We will leave that morning and return with lots of stories to share over lunch.
Stay tuned...Lincoln Log Cabins are coming to a first grade class near you.
Please have your child dressed in their DRESS UNIFORM. We will leave that morning and return with lots of stories to share over lunch.
Stay tuned...Lincoln Log Cabins are coming to a first grade class near you.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Father and Son Retreat
Hey Dad!
Wouldn't you like a special time with your son? Please sign up for the Father/Son Retreat which is taking place November 6th and 7th at the Blue Ridge Camp. The cost is only $90 per person and includes three meals, lodging and ALL activities.
The camp has over 64 activities, including a climbing wall, canoeing, hiking, riflery, archery, a low ropes course and a full gymnasium. All boys are encouraged to attend with their father, grandfather, uncle, or a close friend.
The payment deadline is TOMORROW, OCTOBER 8th.
Wouldn't you like a special time with your son? Please sign up for the Father/Son Retreat which is taking place November 6th and 7th at the Blue Ridge Camp. The cost is only $90 per person and includes three meals, lodging and ALL activities.
The camp has over 64 activities, including a climbing wall, canoeing, hiking, riflery, archery, a low ropes course and a full gymnasium. All boys are encouraged to attend with their father, grandfather, uncle, or a close friend.
The payment deadline is TOMORROW, OCTOBER 8th.
Fall Festival
Hey Parents,
Please join us for our Fall Festival THIS SATURDAY at 4pm. Come dressed in your finest festival wear and ready to play, eat, and dance the night away. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us for our Fall Festival THIS SATURDAY at 4pm. Come dressed in your finest festival wear and ready to play, eat, and dance the night away. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Obedience
Mrs. Pat says the most important thing we can teach a child is to obey. It amazes me how profound is that simple lesson. Today, I saw it in action. There is a rule that students cannot pass certain boundaries around the playground, even if it is to retrieve a ball or other playtime material. During our recess time the ball was kicked into the "forbidden" area. Two students headed quickly toward that area and immediately stopped. One ran instead to me to ask if it was okay to retrieve the ball. This simple act of obedience was just the encouragement I needed, and a gentle reminder that the best lesson I could teach a child is to obey.
Seasons Change
As we're ending our weather theme in Reading class, I find it ironic that the weather outside is changing. I stepped out this morning exhaling softly in the wind and caught a glimpse of my breath in the crisp morning air. Brrr!
I encourage you to send your child with cold weather gear. Nothing too big, just a sweater or fleece. Your child will thank you. Oh, and don't forget to label it! Thanks so much!
Miss Carde
I encourage you to send your child with cold weather gear. Nothing too big, just a sweater or fleece. Your child will thank you. Oh, and don't forget to label it! Thanks so much!
Miss Carde
Love Me with your whole heart
Yesterday, during our Bible time, we were discussing the reasons why God would want to destroy the earth. We mentioned how people started worshiping idols. I asked, "What are idols?" to which one of the students replied, "Idols are the things children love more than God like toys and animals."
Amazing.
Amazing.
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