“Bits and Pieces of Info to Make Life on the Ranch Easier to Manage”
What’s Happening Around Town
Colossians 1:9,10, and 12 says, “For this
reason also, since the day we heard, we have
not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you
may be filled with the knowledge of His will in
all spiritual wisdom and understanding.... so
that you may walk in a a manner worthy of the
Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit
in every good work and increasing in the knowl-
edge of God.” The Lord brought this passage
to my attention while preparing for conferences,
and I hope conferences were just as much an
encouragement to you as they were to me as we
shared about the fruit God is producing in your
child’s life!
As we wrap up the last few days before
spring break, we are continuing our focus on
adding fact families one through seven, identify-
ing the number that comes before another num-
ber, counting by ones, tens, and fives, and
telling time to the hour and half-hour. I encour-
age you to look for ways to practice these skills
in the daily routine of things over spring break!
Those simple, short practices of adding two
Cheerios plus three Cheerios will make a differ-
ence! We will be adding special sound spl
(splash) to our list this week as well. We will be
adding two new words, liquid and solid, to our
vocabulary this week in science, and in history,
we will review the countries we have learned so
far and will not be studying a new country.
I spring break will be restful and enjoyable! I
hope this newsletter gives you some ideas to
keep keep your child occupied over break!
Enjoy!
Miss Hult
Answers to Questions on the Ranch
A: The second set of blend cards are com-
prised of special sounds followed by a long or
short vowel. The goal is to help students read
words more quickly by providing them with
practice reading special sounds together with
vowels. I believe this is a great time to give
you the second set of cards because we’ve
learned quite a few special sounds, and I hope
you can practice them with your child using
some of these fun activities over spring break!
You may start by having your child “walk”
through a blend (st-a) and then “run” through
the blend (sta). Encourage them to “run” as
much as possible! Make sure your child reads a
mixture of short and long vowel blend cards,
and discuss the markings used to remind us of
short and long vowel sounds.
Another idea is to have a race. Time your
child each day to see how quickly he or she can
read a group of ten cards, and record his or
her time. Then, the next day, see if your child
can beat his or her personal best!
Allow your child to become an author or
editor while practicing blends. Help them write
words beginning with the blends from a few
cards, and then draw a picture to illustrate a
story he or she writes using some of the words.
Search the newspapers or books (although your
child can’t mark in them) for blends to highlight
or circle. Also, you may want to label objects in
your house which begin with the blends using
fun post-it notes so your child can practice
reading the environment around him or her!
 Spotlighting Students and Volunteers A Bible Course Map for the Upcoming Week

I want to express my gratitude to each and
every parent who attend our parent-teacher
conferences on Thursday and Friday! It was a
blessing for me to be able to share with you
about your child’s growth in particular areas,
and I hope you found our short time together
a help and an encouragement as we looked at
areas of growth and areas needing growth! I
so appreciate your willingness to take time
from your busy schedule to attend, and, as
always, please contact me if you have further
questions, concerns, or thoughts! Thank you!
Ephesians 5:1-2
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved
children; and walk in love, just as Christ also
loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an
offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant
aroma.”
Monday, March 8 - Blind Bartimaeus (Mk. 10:46-
52; Lk. 18:35-43)
Tuesday, March 9 - Jesus Heals Jarius’ Daughter
(Mt. 9:18-26)
Wednesday, March 10 - Jesus and the
Children/Lost Lamb - (Mt. 18:1-14; 19:13-15)
Monday, March 22 - Feeding the Five Thou sand
(Mt. 14:13-21; Mk. 6:31-44)
Tuesday, March 23 Jesus Walks on Water (Mt.
14:24-33)
Wednesday, March 24 - The Triumphal Entry (Mt.
21:1-17)
Thursday, March 25 - The Last Supper (Mt. 26:17-
35; Mk. 14:12-31)
Friday, March 26 The Garden of Gethsemane
(Mt. 26:36-56)
Monday, March 29 - The Judgment Hall (Mt.
26:57-75; 27:1,2, 11-30)
Tuesday, March 30 - The Crucifixion (Mt. 27:31-
56; Mk. 15:20-41)
Wednesday, March 31 - The Resurrection (Mt.
27:57 - 28:15; Mk. 15:42 - 16:11)
Thursday, April 1 - Emmaus and the Upper Room
(Mk. 16:12-14; Lk. 24:13-45)
***I apologize for failing to get the main points typed up for the up-
coming lessons this week. I hope the passages will give you a clear
picture of what will be taught, and it is my goal to return to writing
up the details each week for the Bible lessons after spring break.
Thank you for your patience and willingness to bear with me this
week while I am running a little low on time and energy!

Quick Glimpse Calendar

Monday, March 8 - Friday, March. 12 - Bible verse review letters A - T

Monday, March 8 - Early dismissal (2 p.m.) due to Boys State Basketball game at Wells Fargo (3:45)!
Wednesday, March 10 - Chapel
Thursday, March 11 - No school for kindergarten; PTF Family Fun Night at Incredible Pizza
Friday, March 12 - No school for kindergarten

Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19 - Spring Break!