I hope that you are enjoying this crisp weather. The temperatures this weekend are dipping into the 30s. I wonder if you kicked your furnace on?
We are excited to kick off our Parents with Children classes. This is a new class offering during our regular classes that give your children a break from the nursery while offering you a chance to learn typical American stories, games, and skills for our children. This also let you get to know some of the other parents at International Friends and talk about parenting issues. Don't worry. Your classroom teachers are aware of this opportunity and fully support you in participating and growing with your children.
crisp: cool, refreshing temperatures dipping into: the temperature is lowering into the 30s; imagine dipping your toes into a swimming pool...
kicked your furnace on: turned on your heat; in the spring we kick on the AC (air conditioning)
Parents with Children: Thursdays, 9:00-9:40, 9:50-10:30, 10:40-11:20, classroom at the end of the hall.
We are asking all parents with children to sign up for and participate in one of our parent and child English classes. Sign up in the nursery as you check your children in or come to the room at the end of the hall by our classrooms.
These sessions take place during our class time and are designed to take the pressure off of the CLC Nursery (and let all of our children have the opportunity for free play) while still offering you and avenue to continue your English studies as well as answer many of your questions about how young children are raised in the United States. Practice with your children and learn along with them!
9:05-9:45: Begin your morning with us.
9:55-10:35: this is the perfect break from the hubbub of the nursery for many of our children
10:45-11:25: Wind up the morning with activities and learning together.
The curriculum includes activities that help our children grow with:
- Reading aloud to our children
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Question and Discussion time
take the pressure off: reduce the stress of or the volume of
kick off: begin
exposure: contact with something
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00, room 100.
The third chapter of the Gospel of John begins with the story of Nicodemus, a Jewish leader who was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. He came to see Jesus at night, seeking information about who Jesus was and what he was teaching. Evidently Nicodemus was very aware of the miraculous signs Jesus had already performed. He was sure that Jesus could not have done those miracles unless God was with him.
Jesus’s explanation about being “born again” seems to have confused Nicodemus. So Jesus makes it clear that it is the work of the Holy Spirit in the water of baptism that gives “new life” to the believer.
Jesus goes on to say that "God loved the world so much, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) And, just as important, "For God, did not send his Son into the world ot condemn the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3:17) ~ Jan Heimann
October 16: Join Carolyn as we read and discuss more of the third chapter of John.
Pharisee: a member of a Jewish sect that flourished during the 1st century b.c. and 1st century a.d. and that differed from the Sadducees chiefly in its strict observance of religious ceremonies and practices, adherence to oral laws and traditions, and belief in an afterlife and the coming of a Messiah.
evidently: obviously; apparently
perish: to die
International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30, room 100.
We carved apples into heads to become shrunken heads. We dressed our witches and goblins and are watching them age and become wizened. We made somemores over a Sterno "bonfire" as a snack.
October 16: Join us for a Takoyaki Party!
wizened: become wrinkled with age
sterno: can of fuel used for cooking or keep food warm
Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00, room 100.
We celebrated Kay's birthday American-style with cake and candles and singing. We tasted the cake from Market District and the Limited Edition, sparkling, caramel apple juice. It was great to welcome an old friend back. At the afterparty we learned more about features on our iPhones and on Facebook.
October 17: Join Carolyn and Kay for light or heavy conversation.
English Classes: Thursdays, 9:00-11:30, room 100
I hope you enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating fall break. You may have your break next week if you live in Fishers!
October 18: Join us back in our classes. Parents with Children: come to our 40 minute session to learn with your children!
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