Week 25: Field Trip Fun!

 

From the Class Bloggers: BY: Graham and Lucas

 

Today is finally that last day of the week. On monday it was Presidents 

day so we did not have school. Tuesday was our first day back at school

 from a four day weekend. Wednesday we had a field trip to a play called

 Spells Of The Sea. The class said they did not like the show that much.

 (Teacher note: the comment I overhears was "it wasn't as good as 

the movie we saw Friday." ) After that we went to the art museum and

 the favorite arts were the paintings because they had a history to them. 

Thursday was pretty slow for the class because of the field trip the previous 

day. And finally today is friday the 8th grade girls are going to state for 

basketball, and all of the cheerleaders went also. And we have no science 

or social studies because we are watching a movie.

Reminders:

Book Fair:  Our class shopping day is Wednesday.  Here's our QR code if you would like to donate to our class library. 

 Grandparents Day:  We are getting excited to celebrate our grandparents and special guests on Friday. See below for details. 

 Have you filled out our form yet to let me know about attendance and pickup on Friday.  Here's the link:  https://forms.gle/cJFRnrW4YoVXptFE7

 

 

What's happening in 6th grade?

Religion -   Along with our study of Jesus ministry, we began using  Lenten devotions that show us Jesus walk to the cross for us.

S.S.  Our class is exploring the country of India and our connection to the Information Technology industry there through outsourcing IT jobs. 

Math - G-Math is exploring ratio relationsips and will begin unit rates.  T-Math is getting into the meat of fraction multiplication and division and will next apply fractions in volume problems.

Art -  Students are researching different styles of crosses and their background to inspire a unique cross art project based on a Scripture verse.

Lit. - We wrapped up our nonfiction study with a reflective essay by Helen Keller.  The class was amazed by news footage of how Helen learned to speak and read finger-spelling by touch.  They reviewed our unit by focusing on one of our articles and analyzing all of its non-fiction elements.   We celebrated the end of the unit by watching The Miracle Worker, Helen Keller's story.  This one the kids DID love!!

Science - Ask your child about their Monster Genetics project!!

English - RESEARCH PAPER begins next week!

 

Enjoy some pictures - not chronological

 

 

 

Week 24: Kid's Heart Challenge

 Kids had a great time rope jumping and obstacle course as we raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.  Thanks to the generous support of Zion, family, and friends we are over $20,000 raised for heart research!!  

Big THANK YOU to Mrs. Arens for her weeks of teaching.  We welcome back Mrs. Donner on Tuesday.  And another thanks to all the moms who provided treats and games for our Valentines Day party!!

Field Trip Reminder:  Wednesday Feb 22

Wednesday is our field trip to see Spells of the Sea and tour the Art Museum.  I sent drivers and email on Tuesday with information.  We had more volunteers than we could use, so I will keep those other names and contact you first for our final field trip in May. On Wednesday, we'll leave after chapel and return by the end of the day.

What to wear/bring:     JEANS or school pants or skirts w/ leggings 

Zion red shirt/and hoodie or coat

                                                Cold lunch/drink in a lunchbox  

** we will be eating at an outdoor pavilion - dress for the weather!!

 

Drivers: Coad, Cosby, Erdmann Herbst, Lorenz, Palish, Pither, Sandford, Schmidt

 

Grandparents/Special Friends Day -  Friday, March 3  

Instead of this consent form, Junior High is asking that you notify us of Grandparents Day attendance for your 6th  7th, or 8th graders and pickup information by a Google Form.  Please make your final plans this week so we can prepare for our special guests!   Let me know if you need more copies of the invitation.

So no, this form did not come home today in the older grades.  : )

 

Week 23: Sermon on the Mount/2nd Step

We had a wonderful chapel service this week where Mr. Stock looked at anger and how God empowers us to not allow anger to lead into sin (imagine not opening a shaken soda can).  In 2nd Step, over the last few weeks we have been  exploring bully situations and looking at the difference between bullying the sometime "mean moments" we have as sinful people.  We have identified face to face vs behind the back bullying and role played scenarios.   We talked about how the devil would love to tear our relationships apart, yet God gives us the Holy Spirit to empower us to make good choices, to love our neighbor and our enemy, to turn the other cheek and to reconcile with one another (read the Sermon on the Mount in Matt. 5:5-7) - to be kind and forgiving. 

Here was the video I shared this week with a few tips to help a student feel more in control in a bully situation .  The kids really enjoyed it! 

NEWS:

 February Book orders came home today.  Please complete orders by Saturday, Feb. 18 (link to the right)

GP Day Pick Up form - Please fill out this form so I know your child's attendance and ride home on Grandparent/ Special Friends Day

Remember Valentines party TUESDAY at 2:10-2:45.  Bringing valentines is optional.

We will say goodbye to Mrs. Arens as a full time sub next week.  Mrs. Donner will return on Feb. 21.  We thank Mrs. A for her enthusiasm for teaching and all her patient loving care of these kiddos!!

 Sausage Supper- Feb 19 at Zion from 11:30-6:30, $13 Dine in or Carry out.

 

Kids Heart Challenge Information 2023

Our students have been practicing their jumping skills to prepare for their Kids Heart Challenge events. They have also been gathering many donations for the American Heart Association.

 Students who donate $5.00 or more may wear athletic clothing to school the day of their event. 

 

Mon. Feb. 13-      2F and 2L- 8:10-9:00am

                           1B and 1K- 9:10-10:00am

 

Wed. Feb. 15-     KR-8:05-8:35

                           KA- 8:35-9:05

                           5C and 5E- 9:10-10:10

                           6D- 10:25-11:05

                            7C and 7W- 1:20-2:30pm

 

Thu. Feb. 16-      3G and 3W- 8:10-9:00

                           4J and 4M- 9:10-10:00

                           6R- 10:25-11:05

                           8CS and 8JS- 1:20-2:30pm

 

If you would like to help turn ropes or if you have any questions please contact Mrs. Steinbacher at msteinbacher@zionharvester.org.

 

 

I will get in touch with parents on Monday about our Feb. 22 field trip. to the play and Art Museum.  Thanks to parents for  volunteering to drive!  We could use one or 2 more yet.  If you did not sign a permission slip yet - send it in on Monday

 

Week 22: Character Day!

From the class blogger: 

By Olivia

This Monday we had an ice day so we didn't do anything. Tuesday we had 

gym then there was band and strings.Wednesday we had chapel with the 

preschoolers and we learned about the Heart Challenge. Thursday we had

 gym, band, and strings again. Friday we got a new art assignment. 

 

 From Mrs.R

Here some of the units of study we are doing:

 

Religion - Discovering the role of the Holy Spirit.  (Ask your child if they know how the Holy Spirit is like a swiss cheese maker).  Students are reading parts of the Sermon on the Mount and creating real life application of how the H.S. works through our lives in original skits.

 

 S.S. - We completed the online Mission to India with webquests each day of Lutheran Schools week exploring the climate, geography, and culture of that nation.  Thanks to generous chapel offerings, we will be sending funds to support 9 youth camps sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries!  We are currently learning about the impact of monsoons on this region.

 

Lit - Nonfiction unit:  We read excerpts from Zlata's Diary, about the war in Bosnia. We read an article on Jackie Robinson and took time out to discuss the Civil Rights movement with documentary clips.  Next up a comparison of biography and auto biography with writings about Lincoln and children's author, Beverly Cleary.

 

Science - Check out the students cell creations below! 

Auction Project - Book Lover's Bundle

 Thanks to all who have contributed to make our contribution to the Zion auction fun.  If you still want to contribute, please do so THIS WEEK so we have time to gather gift cards. Remember you can send in gift cards or cash to go with our gift.  Monetary donations can also go to Mrs. Donner

 @Jennifer-Ann-14

 Contributions needed by Feb. 10!!

 

 

I highly recommend the Zion PTL Education night!! Amy Moss is a wonderful speaker with years of counseling experience.  I have heard her speak at several teachers' conferences and I always come away with new insights into both teacher and parent relationships with students. 

 

Interested in becoming a member of Zion Church?

Zion New Member Class

• Sundays beginning February 12 - March 26
• Fellowship Hall (church lower level)
• 9:30-10:15 am

At the end of these seven classes, you'll be confirmed on April 2.

We have a staffed nursery and Sunday School for the kids.  

Contact Vickie in the church office to sign up (vadams@zionharvester.org/636-441-7425).

 

 

Do I have Adult ADHD?   Interesting Read from  West County Psychological Associates

 

Showing off our cell projects!

Kids could choose between animal or plant cell to model

Thanks, Mrs. Arens, for this great project opportunity!!

 

Highlighting features of nonfiction

Looking for Author's purpose and organization of writing

Character Day!

FIELD TRIP NEWS!! 

Save the date of Wednesday, Feb. 22 for our next field trip!  We are headed to Grandel Theater for a debut production of Spells of the Sea by the Metro Theatre Company.   Still working on an afternoon tour site.  Thank you for your patience!