Week 1 (8/18) A New Year!

I'm so excited to have your child in my class! 

We were learning a lot of procedures and routines this week, but we've also had some great discussions about being the body of Christ, CHOSEN as his beloved children, and how we want to shine his light for the school this year.

I am eager to partner with you in both educating and nurturing your child this year. I encourage families to talk about lessons we learn, especially memory verses and Religion lessons.  I look forward to seeing you in worship at Zion or hearing about your worship experiences at your home church as our class grows together in our faith walk.

 

What's Happening in Grade 6? 

Lots and lots of "here's how we do things" this week: how to organize a binder, how to use a planner, how to switch classes and travel efficiently, class jobs. and  looking out for each other.  The students have been good listeners and getting right into the routine.  

 One of my big goals this year is for students to become more independent in their learning. This news blog will update you on current happenings, but in 6th grade I no longer publish upcoming assignments or tests.  These are things your child will be tracking in their assignment planner.  If an individual student needs more organizational help, I will work one-on-one with that student.  I plan to publish this blog weekly on Fridays. (In reality, it may be Saturday some weeks!)  I will email you when the blog is updated.   

Note the tabs of information on the blog.  If you are viewing from a phone, use the drop down arrow to read about Religion, Web links, Field trips, etc.

 

News and Reminders:

1. Water Bottles: Students should bring a water bottle.  Please be sure the lid clicks closed.  Link for water donations

2. Gym/Band/Strings and Classroom Music are on Tues/Thurs.

3.  Chapel offerings will support future church workers in our Lutheran schools 

 

4. There is a STUCO (student council) meeting for kids who are interested in learning more about STUCO on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 3:00-3:45 in Mr. Weinhold's room.  If your child is in a sport, but also interested in STUCO, be sure they speak to Mr. Weinhold or Mrs. Donner about the opportunities they have to serve at Zion.

5.  The Birthday treat list is on our Class Info page

 

6.  See your Zion email!  News about lots of upcoming events, including Trivia Night and Trunk or treat!

 

7.  The PTL Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m. This is an "adult only" information night.  Join the 2 sixth grade teachers together in my  classroom to hear further information about the unique aspects of 6th grade.  I look forward to seeing you again!

There will be three sessions available to attend so you can get to all of your children's teachers. 6:30, 7:00 or 7:30 p.m.

A Peek into our room...

A few of us posing with a favorite A.R. book

We will all pitch in to do class jobs!

Discovering reading strategies

This story was written in Wingdings - can we crack the code?

Getting to know our classroom with  a Scavenger hunt