Saturday, December 1, 2012

Weekly Blog and Advent Service Reminders


Field Trip Notes 

by class blogger, Ashley C.

This is our first week back from Thanksgiving break.  On Monday, we went on a field trip to Weldon Springs.  We climbed to the top or a disposal cell and it was cold.  We also went on a scavenger hunt around the museum.    

 From Mrs. R. - 

Students got to see first hand the environmental impact on the area around Weldon Spring from its use as the world's largest TNT factory in WWII and a uranium processing plant during the 1950's.  Students were fascinated by the ignorance we had about caring for God's creation and the extensive the clean up that took place.  We also had a chance to use Geiger counters and see everyday items that emit radiation.  Fiestaware anyone?

The interpretive center is a free museum run by the U.S. Department of Energy.  Special thanks to our wonderful guide, Mr. McGee!  Stop by for an hour sometime and check it out!

Standing around a map of the area


A cross section of the 12 layers of the disposal cell







Braving the cold on the hike



Caroline and Mr. Braddy - we love Science stuff!




Ashley V., Savanna, and Julia on top of the 75 ft disposal cell

The boys!

Amazed at the big pile of rocks!





Caleb and Christian show how muscle power can generate electricity


Enjoying our afternoon of bowling



Special thanks to the parents who attended with us!  If any of you have pictures to share, please email them to me.


5th and 6th Grade Advent Services


The songs are memorized, dramas are being polished, and practices almost finished; we are just about ready for our Advent Services on Wednesday.   It is time now for families to join in the preparation - the Advent season is here!  Please plan to join us for one of the services to hear the message of how Jesus is our Savior.  Details about our worship services are below.  Blessings to your families during this special time of the church year!


ADVENT WORSHIP:  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5  
Times:  10:00 A.M. (chapel with Zion students) and 7:00 P.M.  

Arrival for the evening services: Students are to meet in their classrooms no later than 6:45 P.M.  (Pre-service musicians and nativity characters should check in with their teacher by 6:35)

Dress:  Students should dress nicely for both the morning service and the evening service.

                  Morning – standardized school dress (or costume)
                  Evening – standardized school dress or “Sunday best” -  avoid jeans and              clothing with writing



After the evening service:  Parents may pick up students from the Welcome Center in church.

** Reminder: As students are leading worship, please refrain from photography during the service.  We would be happy to stage pictures after the worship service ends.




World Cup Stacking Day - and a haircut


Trevor and Zach race

Ashley V. showing the 3-6-3 pyramids

Erika, Angel, and Erin taking a break




5 students had their names drawn as the lucky barbers





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