10/25 2nd Q and Reformation

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner and we can’t wait to meet 

with you next Thursday, 10/30.  See below for your scheduled time. Let me know

 if you need a change.

Thank you for your Walkathon donations! Because of you, we are able to donate a 

record-breaking $6,918.50 to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. That money will help

 so many people. 

Attached are pictures from our science lab last week.  The students went “fishing”

 for beans and learned about the importance of sustainability rules.  Ask what happened

 to their fish supply each time there were new developments in fishing? 

 Here are a few reminders and updates:

No School: Thursday, 10/30 (conferences) and Friday 10/31 (Fall Break)

Tuesday 11/11  Veteran’s Day Chapel

 We  encourage you to share an invitation to family and friends who are veterans 

to attend worship with us this day at 8:10-8:45 in the church sanctuary.  

Wed. 12/3  ADVENT SERVICE led by 5th and 6th graders: 10am and 7pm

 

From the class bloggers:

20-25 week

Avery- This week we are learning more about 

Martin Luther. We also took a science test on 

Thursday. Additionally we wrote a fictional 

newspaper article about The King of Mazy May. 

We have a project called “our Global Invaders” 

which is due on Monday. In art we have been 

learning about tessellations with our art project. 

Another thing to note is that TJs pizza fundraiser is coming up soon. 

Rachel- This week we had alot of these different tests and had 

no vocab this week in english. We started a new book called 

“Among The Hidden” and it's really good except we have 

homework on the book. The characters are Mother, Dad, 

Matthow, Mark, and Loke so far.

 

Sending Cross Country to nationals!

Soccer City Champs!!

Building cubes and prisms in math

Our new unit studies surface area

Happy Reformation!  Blessings to the Confirmands!

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the local church "bulletin board" calling people to debate the truth of the Bible and how the church had strayed from that truth.  Our class is learning about Luther's life as well as the amazing discovery he made:  WE ARE SAVED BY GOD'S GRACE  - not by good works or money or penance.  This led to a reform of the church and the creation of Protestant churches around the world.

We are reading a biography of Luther written as if Luther visited

sixth  graders at a Lutheran school and ate lunch with them for the week, modeled after the Table Talks Luther actually had with students for much of his life.  We are also using clips from the Luther Movie made in 2003.  Though there are some fictional details added, the heart of the movie shows Luther's struggle to understand God and share with the world about God's love.  (Note if you watch- the movie is PG-13 for some violence and language.  Sections for class have been selected as appropriate for students and our study.)  We will make modern "social media" videos for students to share Bible verse that refutes the false teaching of Luther's day.

This weekend our eighth graders at Zion Church are being confirmed in their faith at the 10:30 worship service. Blessings as they confirm the faith they have received by God's GRACE!

 

Enjoy a few photos from our Red Ribbon Week!

Character Day for RRW

Travel day!  These are the beach lovers....

Explorers!

Destination T-shirt crew!

Fun in the sun!  We had a great Red Ribbon Week  Thank you STUCO!!

 

 

10/11 Week 8 Field Trip Fun, RRW and Advent coming!

Thanks again to all the parents  for chaperoning with us on our Field trip yesterday! 

We learned a wealth of local history as well as learned about subsurface water,

examined soil samples, and learned about environmental cleanup.  God blessed us

 as the rain showers moved out while we atelunch, and we could hike to the top of the 

disposal cell.  Here’s  quick video about the history of the site. Weldon Spring Site Story   

Then of course the kids had a blast bowling.  We had evened learned had “Bowling Math” 

in class on Thursday to learn how to score.  It was wonderful to see the kids laughing and

 encouraging each other as they bowled.

Here is a  Google photo link for us to gather photos.  Check back next week after chaperones 

have added to the folder. 

WS/bowling photos  PARENTS - Please add a few of your best photos!

From the class blogger: Chase 

This week we had to sing the first two verses of Mighty Fortress. We also are starting an art project about camouflage. We are doing a lit project making a picture or a journal.

Important News/Reminders:

10/13-10/17 Red Ribbon Week  (see below for dress days)

Wednesday 10/15  Superhero Day 

Encouraging “superhero” themed chapel offerings in be donated to Friends of 

Kids with Cancer in honor of Drew Albritton whose birthday was in October.

Friday 10/17 Trunk or Treat

Friday 10/24  Optional Health Screening (see Sycamore to sign up)

Wednesday 10/29  Fall Harvest Party 

Teachers are splitting up names of our wonderful parent volunteers between  the 

parties this year.  Parties are much smaller now in junior high with more snack 

and social time.  It’s fine just to send in items without being able to attend.   With 

the awareness of  food allergies, Zion adopted a new policy this year: teachers will 

purchase all food items for parties with PTL funds, but we have other ways you can 

contribute to the fun!

Thursday 10/30 Parent teacher conferences 

An email will come from the office to sign up for a time between 8:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m

Friday 10/31   Fall Break Day - No School

Tuesday 11/11  Veteran’s Day Chapel

 We  encourage you to share an invitation to family and friends who are veterans 

to attend worship with us this day at 8:10-8:45 in the church sanctuary.  

Hark - The Students Lead Advent Worship!

On Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m, grades 5 and 6 will lead the

 first Advent worship services at Zion Church.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our

 students as they help our congregation prepare for the Lord's coming.  Attendance is

 expected at both services, so please mark your calendars now and keep the date open.  

Let me know of any conflicts right away as parts will be assigned in October. We are

 eager to begin preparations for leading worship as Advent will be here before we know it.

During the coming weeks, all students will learn songs selected to reinforce their 

message.  Students will also have opportunities to try various roles in the service, such 

as special drama, music, or “behind the scenes” parts.  Part of our Memory Work

 assignments will shift focus to learning songs and lines.  Students who play instruments

 will also have an opportunity to share their special musical talents. Please note:

1.       Students must be taking weekly lessons with a private instructor

2.       Students must not be beginners – they should already be fairly accomplished at 

their instruments

3.       Music should be from religious Advent or Christmas repertoire

4.       Students should speak with their private lesson teacher about choosing a piece

5.    Pieces must be PRACTICED and students be prepared to audition the second week 

of November.

 

 

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