It's a new year....YEAH! GOD IS OUR BEST FRIEND!!! Good Morning Parents, Today I tried to get to know your children, what schools they go to, what sports they play, what instruments they play and what pets they have, what fun. Then we started on chapter 1 about Adam and Eve, and talked about creation, and the old testament. I try not to give any homework and will try to do it in class. Some students opted to leave their books in the bin so they didn't forget them which is fine. My name is Janis Grannan my phone number is 717-318-4655 if you ever need me. Thank you for trusting me with your children. With God's Grace have a good week!
September 17, 2017 Good afternoon parents. Today we finished chapter 1 about Adam and Eve. We also reviewed the ten commandments since they are part of how we get to heaven, as well as believing in God and Jesus Christ. We also did chapter 1 in the activity book since that is what I would have given for homework. After chapter four I will be giving a test just to see if they are understanding what we talk about in class. Your children are very good in class and smart. I hope you have a good week with God's Grace. Miss Janis
September 24, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today we completed chapter 2 about Cain and Abel. We completed three pages in the activity book and began Chapter 3. Sister Monica stopped in and explained the Trinity to them comparing water, steam and ice. Three in one. Next week please bring your child to church at 9:15 for we will be praying the rosary. Have a good week with God's Grace. Miss Janis
October 15, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Two weeks ago my computer was in the shop and I wasn't able to post; so I will be writing for two weeks. When we last met we went to the church to pray the rosary. Since we had been learning about Adam and Eve I walked them over to the fig tree behind the parish office so they could feel and see what Adam and Eve wore to cover themselves. This week we studied chapter 3 about Noah's Ark and the tower of Babel. We did one page in the activity book, then talked about where the Our Father and Hail Mary came from. They also learned that they are reading from the book of Genesis. Choir papers were sent home with children please sign so they can attend. Have a good week with God's Grace, Miss Janis
October 22, 2017 Good Day Parents, Today we completed chapter 4 about how and why Abram became Abrahm and completed two pages in the activity book. We briefly talked about the first five books of the Bible and soon we will learn how to look Scripture up in the Bible. Some students had choir practice today. Have a good week. With God's Grace. Miss Janis
October 29, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Since there were so many students absent last week, we re read chapter 4 and reviewed it then we moved onto chapter 5 about Esau and Jacob and how Jacob and his mother Rebekah deceived his father Isaac to gain Esau blessing. Then how later Jacob was deceived. We covered alot today. If you could review with your children that would help. I now have a helper, Mr Dan Noll. Have a good week, with God's Grace. Miss Janis
November 5, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today we read chapter 6 about Joseph and his dreams, and how his brothers were jealous of him. We did two pages in the activity book as well. Please remember to have your child bring in the money for the missions. Thank you for your generosity. With God's Grace. Miss Janis
November 12, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today we had a test or an activity on chapters 1-4 then we read chapter 7 concluding about Joseph and forgiveness. We did not get a chance to do the activity book. With God's Grace. Miss Janis
November 19, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today we moved onto the second book of the Bible, Exodus. They now know how to look up chapter and verse in the Bible. We completed chapter 8 about the beginning of Moses, we completed 2 pages in the activity book and briefly started chapter 9. Hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving and we will meet again in two weeks. With God's Grace. Miss Janis
December 03, 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today we studied chapters 9 and some of chapter 10. This was about Moses, the plagues, how Passover came to be, also how Moses went to the top of the mountain and when he came down the Hebrews were worshipping a golden calf. We did not do anything in the activity book. I wanted to keep Moses fresh in their minds. Bishop Nicholas did visit us in the classroom today and they received treats. Have a good week. With God's Grace. Miss Janis
December 10. 2017 Good Morning Parents, Today your children did go to confession, we reviewed in class and said the act of contrition as a group which I hope put them more at ease. We also completed chapter 10 which was how Moses received the ten commandments, the ark of the covenant and what was kept inside .We also learned how Moses reached the promised land Canaan and died. We did work in the activity book. I did send them home with some candy for Christmas. Next week we will meet in the classroom then watch a movie and have snacks. After next week we will not have class for two weeks. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year. With God's Grace Miss Janis
January 7, 2018 Good Morning Parents and Happy New Year, Today we reviewed chapter 10 and moved forward to chapters 11 & 12. These were about Samson, his strength and sacrifice, then about Ruth and her strength to follow the one true God. Then we moved on to the book of Samuel and how he became a prophet. How the Ark of the Covenant was used in battle, stolen and then returned. Then how king Saul came to be in power. We did not do any work in the activity book and we don't have class next week so maybe your child can do chapters 11& 12 in th activity book. Thank you to everyone who remembered me for Christmas. Have a good two weeks. With God's Grace, Miss Janis
January 21, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today we covered chapter 13 which was about David, and how Jesus came from the house of David. How David started out faithful following God and then how David strayed and broke three commandments. He then became sorrowful and began writing psalms asking God for forgiveness. We worked in the activity book. Have a good week. With God's Grace, Miss Janis
January 28, 2018 Good Afternoon Parents, Today we covered chapter 14 which was a bit confusing for the children since it gave the meaning of names. We studied about Solomon, Isaiah, the prophet, who foretold about the coming of a special servant who would come to save them. The Jews called this Savior Messiah or the Christ. What confused them was that the meaning of the name Isaiah is Yahweah is salvation. They know Yahweah is God. However, they now know the Messiah is Christ. We will be in the New Testament next week and they will learn more about their Messiah. We did do three pages in the activity book and we did talk about safety and what do if they feel unsafe or someone is touching them or too close too them. Who to tell and say No or move away from them. Have a good week. With God's Grace, Miss Janis
February 4, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today we completed chapter 15, which introduced John the Baptist and baptism and how the tribes seperated 10 to the north and two to the south. The two tribes, in the south, continued to worship God, but the ones in the north did not. They completed two pages in the activity book. When we said the rosary we prayed for the Eagles. Have a good week. With God's Grace. Miss Janis,
February 11,2018 Good Afternoon Parents, Today we completed chapter 16,where Christ extended an invitation to the students to come join him. Each student was given a blank sheet of paper; I wanted to know if they knew their 10 commandments without their books. Each student got an A+. All 14 students knew all of their commandmaents! So they are on their way! I was so very happy and proud of them good job parents! There will not be any school next week so have a good two weeks. If any of the children have money for the missions please bring it in. Thank you for all work with your children! With God's Grace.....Miss Janis
February 25, 2018 Good Afternoon Parents, Today we skipped ahead to chapter 20, the three chapter we skipped over were on the ten commandments, since they knew them all and how they effected their lives we moved on to Jesus, miracles and mysteries. Sister Monica stopped and talked to them about heaven and how this is out temporry home. We also talked how the people chose Jesus to die. we only did one page in the activity book. Mr Noll taught them how to pray the rosary with the apostle creed and the mysteries. I hope you have a good week. With God's Grace...Miss Janis
March 4, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today we learned what Lent is why it is forty days, what happened to Jesus after he was arrested, which apostle sold him for silver and the prayers and thoughts of Jesus during this time. We also know why Jesus descended into hell to bring up those that had passed prior to him. We covered alot. We did chapter 21 in the activity book and read chapter 21 and the chapter on Lent. Many of the students did not know what Lent is. I hope you have a good week. With God's Grace....Miss Janis
March 11, 2018 Good Morning Parents, I handed out a sheet of paper with the first five books of the bible, their meaning , the seven extra books that the Catholic Bible contains, where the prayers the Our Father and Hail Mary come from, along with othe tidbits. I want them to be informed and strong knowledge in their faith. We almost completed chapter 22. We are going to confession next week and we had to go over what to say, so they can prepare what sins they commited. Have a good week. With God's Grace...Miss Janis
March 18, 2018 Good Afternoon Parents, Today the studnts went to confession so their souls are prepared for Easter! It is very important that children go to Mass. If thethe BOdy Of y can not go on Sundays because of other obligations, go to a Mass during the week please! It is important that they hear the liturgy of the word and receive the Body of Christ! Most of the fourth grade students do both, and thank you to those parents, some do not. Today we worked in the activity book for chapter 22. Have a good week.... With God's Grace....Miss Janis
March 25, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today I handed out a list of the holydays of obligation, just so they have it. Today we completed chapter 23, which was about the Body and Blood of Christ, we talked about Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday. I talked about some of the miracles that Christ did. We did not have a chance to complete the activity book. Next week we do not have class so have a very Blessed and Happy Easter, and a good two weeks. My prayers for all of you...With God's Grace..Miss Janis
April 8, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today we covered 2 chapters, we skipped ahead and did chapter 26 about the Holy Spirit since we are entering that time of year and scripture. I wanted them to understand that God guides and protects us, with the Holy Spirit. Then we went back to chapter 24 and learned about the different kinds of sin which we will finish up next class. We did not do anything work in the activity book. We only have 2 classs left and then the end of year gathering. A paper was sent home for you to RSVP. I hope to see my children there and enjoying, for I have enjoyed them. Have a good week with God's Grace.....Miss Janis
April 15, 2018 Good Afternoon Parents, Today we reviewed the four different types of sin and worked in the activity book. We also reviewed the things we learned through the year, who they were and what they did. Please have the students bring in their RSVP's for the pizza party and their text books which they will turn in. They can keep the activity book. If they have any mission money please bring that in as well. With God's Grace..Have a good week..Miss Janis
April 22, 2018 Good Morning Parents, Today we completed chapter 28 which covered Grace and the seven sacrements. It was our last class I have enjoyed sharing God with your children. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, I will truly miss them! Please have a very safe summer, I will see you in church. With God's Grace...Miss Janis