January 12 K2 Parent Letter

January 12, 2009


Dear Parents,
I am sorry that my departure was so abrupt. My father is still listed as critical. The evening when they called me he was not expected to live. This has been quite a learning lesson for me. I now know how special we are to our heavenly Father and how delicately He made us. I do not know what the future holds for me, but I tentatively want to fly back to San Jose on Monday night and then hope to be in the classroom on Tuesday afternoon. The doctor has warned me that I could be called back at any time. I have accepted that and I know that my father’s times are in his loving Savior’s hands. I will keep you parents posted as to what is happening with me. You do have Miss Beutel there and she is excellent. I am communicating with her daily. Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We thank you for the prayers you have already offered on our behalf. That has meant a great deal to me and to my family.
This week we will be reading the story Raccoons and Ripe Corn. Along with this book, we will be working with the letter R. I don’t have any new words to add to your sight word stack. Please just keep working on the words you have. In math, we will be working with the numbers again. I wanted to break off pretty soon and do an addition unit. Hopefully, I will be able to do that soon. During our circle time, we will talk about germs and bacteria. I always feel it is appropriate to have this health unit at this time when colds and flu tend to go rampant. Our Bible lessons will be “Mary and Martha” and “The Great Dinner.” From these lessons we will learn that studying and learning God’s Word is more important and beneficial than the worldly concerns.
I believe that I told you about our next singing opportunity which will be January 25 in the late service. Please mark that date on the calendar.
This week Friday we will conclude our second quarter of school. Next week I would like to hand out report cards as soon as possible. After that, I would like to visit with you about your child’s progress. These parent/teacher consultations will be brief, but they are important. I want to check in with you to see how things are going.
Again thank you for your understanding and patience as I deal with these important family issues. I truly miss your children and I cannot wait to be with them.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Kronebusch