Week 2: Solar Eclipse

Psalm 113:2-4

Blessed be the name of the Lord
    from this time forth and forevermore!    

 From the rising of the sun to its setting,
    the name of the Lord is to be praised!

It's been a great week in 6R! We had a wonderful time on Monday being the buddies to grades K-3 for our solar eclipse stations.  I was so proud of the group walking the little ones around, asking them questions, and being helpers.

Monday's Eclipse

Enjoying a picnic lunch

 Using our senses: Environmental change

Styling in those glasses

First contact

Nearing totality

OK - it wasn't quite this dark - but it was REALLY COOL!

Thanks to all the parents who came to spend the afternoon with us!

Student now have over a full week under their belts and a sense of how classes and transitions go.  We are getting better at routines, travel, and organization with fewer reminders. Students are learning how to think first of others (pushing in chairs, waiting turns in the hall). We also welcomed Mrs. Carol Martin, one of the founders of Moms In Prayer, to teach about praying scripturally, using Bible verses as a starting point.  Students are writing prayers for the PA announcements.

       First units:
            Religion:  What is the Bible?

            S.S.  Mapping Skills

·           Math:  (both classes) Place Value, basic operations, Properties of Addition/Multiplication

            Lit:  Fiction/NonFiction

            English: Sentences, Subjects/Predicates

            Science: Electricity 

            Art: Line, Space, Texture

Intro to mapping:  Making a map of the room

X Marks the spot!  Can you find the path to the mystery object

Absences

I was so pleased to see many students and families were able to show support to Erica's family and attend the Celebration of Life for her father.  I know Zion families will continue to be a blessing to them  throughout the days, months, and years to come.

This reminded me that absences will occur throughout the school year.  Now that you are in another building and students are switching classes more often, be aware that JH teachers will collect assignments throughout the day and have absent work ready for pick up IN THE CLASSROOM at the end of the day.  It is not feasible for us to run homework to siblings or the office.  

In general, students have 2 days for each day absent to make up homework up to 3 days.  Any assignments requested in advance are due upon return.  (to see our complete absent work policy, please reference the Family Handbook on Sycamore - Documents)



STUCO Interest Meeting
Students wanting to know what Student Council is all about or interested in attending the High Ropes course at Camp Wartburg need to plan to stay after school for a meeting in Mr. Braddy's room Monday, 8/28 from 3-3:30.  Can't make it?  See Mr. Braddy during school on Monday for information.


Save the Date!
Our PTL is planning a special Parent Education Night.  I requested a tidbit to pass on to you as I know I need to arrange a sitter that night.  It looks to be something special!  Further details come out next week:

Parent Technology Night

Thursday, Sept. 21

5:30-8pm

Lee Crockett is an International Speaker and will be talking about Global Citizenship. We will also have an adult happy hour and appetizer buffet.