Week 12: Reformation 500 and Take Action Kits

Reformation

On Tuesday, We invited 6P to join us for a Reformation 500 Celebration as we watched Luther give his "Here I Stand" speech at the Diet of Worms in front of the Holy Roman Emperor.  We enjoyed snacks and the Reformation Rock song written by Lost and Found, a Christian group that's beginning to be a class favorite.  We talked about how the Holy Spirit makes us bold to witness our faith.  We are wrapping up our study exploring the Latin phrases: Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Scriptura, and Solo Christo.   Students are challenged to write a statement of faith including these Bible truths.  I am saved by Christ alone who died for me. His grace alone saves me, not anything I do to earn forgiveness, but through faith alone is his redemption.  I know this through  God's Word.  It's not about Martin -  it's still all about JESUS!

Auction Round Up

Fall Auction Round Up is coming Nov 13th through the 17th! We are looking for donations for the Zion School Auction on March 16, 2018. You can drop them off before school the week of November 13th at the main school entrance or the Early Childhood entrance. For every $25 in donations, you will receive a ticket for an opportunity to win 2 FREE Auction Tickets! Need donation ideas? Grab a leaf off an Auction Trees to help you shop. Any help is appreciated! Thank you for your generosity!

G-Math plays Vocabulary Head Bands

Students could define or give an example of the math term

Literature Acting

To learn Characterization - students had to depict scenes from Dragon, Dragon

They determined traits directly and indirectly characterized by the author

Pep Assembly - Good luck Ms. Preusser and Volleyball girls as you go to STATE!

Faith Families

This week was our Faith Family Group Activity.  After opening in Chapel with a Baptism song we went to classrooms for a devotion about color.  We learned about the color for Advent.  Blue represents the HOPE we have in Jesus.  We then made Christmas cards to sent to soldiers in the military.  An important part of Faith Families is building relationships around Jesus, so we played a get to know you game.  We closed in the church with our Baptism Remembrance celebration.  It is great to see our older students helping the younger students while they make cards to share the HOPE we have in Jesus. 

Think! Talk! Take Action!
Students brought home kits to help your family learn about energy efficiency.  This is a generous gift from Ameren UE to sixth grade students across the state to help teach kids about their energy use and how small changes can make a big difference.  Encourage your child to do some research in the energy use in your home.  There are many great ideas in the booklet. 
      *Please look over the items in the kit and use as many as  you can
      *Something you can't use?  Maybe grandma or the next door neighbor can use it!
      *Our goal is to get worksheets back by Nov. 17 - note this is a way Ameren can see the
effectiveness of their grant program.   We get an additional $50 Visa card for our class if we send back these forms!! 


Muffins for Moms - Wed. Nov. 8
Meet in the church basement between 7-7:45 to spend this special time with your kids.  Moms or special guests are invited to join us for Chapel that morning.


Thanksgiving Offering - Seminary Food/Supplies Drive  Nov. 15
         JH is focusing on non-food items for our offerings.  Both younger sem. students and men changing careers have reduced sources of income while they study to be pastors.  Please consider adding something to your shopping list to help our seminary families.