Kidblog, Walkathon, and Weldon Spring

 English Class - Writing Unit

After our first grammar unit, our English class has shifted to writing.  Our first creative writing project was based on a photo prompt.  Since creativity in storytelling was a focus, less emphasis was put on proofreading errors. Students intentially used sentence fragments to create a casual tone.  Our stories will be found on Kidblog using the Student Blog tab above starting next Monday. Students have some very clever ideas. Also on Kidblog are student comments about the start of the year.  Please share your comments, too!

Our second writing project is a formal paper, a character sketch.  We will use the movie, The Prince and the Pauper, for a character study, as we had read a character sketch of it's author, Mark Twain, in Literature.  This is a process writing project, meaning we take the writing through the formal steps of brainstorming/prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing. Our writing focus is paragraph structure and students are learning to compose at the computer.  As this is an in depth writing assignment, the final paper is assessed as a test grade in English.  Drafts and final copy should be printed at home.  Should your child have a need to print at school (printer failure at home, etc) please notify me by email or a note prior to the due dates.

Friday Walkathon  - Rejoice! Pray! Give Thanks!

  Remember:

• Dress in PE style clothing to come to school Friday:  Spirit wear or Christian t-shirt,  shorts/sweats, good walking/running shoes!!  

•  Pack a cold lunch to have in classroom

• Pledges and pledge sheets are due Oct. 3

Looking Ahead - Field Trip Oct. 10

As part of our environmental studies in Social Studies, we will be headed to the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center on October 10.   Students will enjoy a lesson on radiation and learn the history of the site.  In the afternoon, we will head to St. Charles Lanes for a unique PE experience (and apply some mental math to add those bowling scores!)

Parents - I am seeking drivers to chaperone.  You need a current driver's background check on file in the office.  Please let me know if you are interested in driving, how many students you can take, and if you would care to bowl with us. We will meet at 9:30 to leave Zion and return by 2:35.

AR book discussion group

Reporting on conflict and main events

Don't give away the ending!

Popular question:  How many points is it worth?

 Playdoh Plate Tectonics

 Thanks for the new playground - We love it!!

  Fall Future Cougar Week – September 22-29, 2014

During this week, all “Future Cougars” of all ages and their parents will receive free admission to all athletic contests at Lutheran High, St. Charles where special activities will take place in their honor.

          -Tuesday, September 23rd

                   -Volleyball: 4:15 pm, 5:15 pm, and 6:15 pm

                   -Softball: 6:30 pm

          -Friday, September 26th

                   -Football: 7:00 pm

          -Monday, September 29th

                   -Soccer: 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm