What's happening in 6th grade?

Religion - Following the witness of the apostles in the Book of Acts .  We are looking at witnessing skills and we preview the history of Lutherans from Germany coming to Missouri in preparation for our field trip on the 21st.

Literature - We enjoyed the movie version of Tuck Everlasting  today.  We wrap up the year with  stories of oral tradition.  Do you have any stories that have been passed down in your family?  What a great way to share family history, the culture of what is what like "back when I was a kid,"  and stories of faith to your children.  We will end with Greek mythology.

English - Finishing the year with pronouns

Social Studies - Looking at Mexico, we started with the Aztec civilization to preview the 7th grade World History course.  In Modern Mexico, we have seen how spatial inequality is evidenced in the "haves" and the "have nots," bringing up many discussions on ethics.  Ending the year, we will examine reasons why people choose to immigrate from a variety of countries to the U.S. 

Art - Check out the beginnings of our foil animal sculptures:

Great Skate - May 20

Due to the construction on campus, we will be doing an alternate activity to our JH Field Day.  See the permission slip that come home today.  Kindly return it Monday with $5.00 for admission/skate rental (same price whether you bring your own skates)

Field Trip - May 21   -

Watch for permission slips to come home MONDAY for our end of the year filed trip to Saxon Memorial.  REMEMBER - arrival is between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. that day and we will return by 6:00 p.m.  (in our comfy charter bus!!)

Substitute Tues/Wed.

I will be traveling to Ontario to attend my grandfather's funeral next week.  He was a devoted Christian and a model of faith in our family and the community.  We celebrate his joining the Lord!  Thank you for your prayers.