Weekly News 8-19-11

Welcome to 6th Grade

School supplies are purchased, alarm clocks are set, the temperature is in the 90s, it must be time for Back-to-School! I am so excited to have your children as my students this year. Our school theme gives a wonderful focus for our year:

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18a

We are forgiven children of God! The blood of Christ pays for our sins. This year in our theme we will explore how God calls us to grow in our faith and our relationship with him.  I pray this school year gives you a renewed opportunity to grow in your faith: as a parent, as a student, and as a family.

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. Together - student, family, and school – we can build each other in the Body of Chirst! Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or insights throughout the year.

What's New?

One of our big goals in 6th grade 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 spelling lessons, memory assignments, or tests in the parent letter. These are things your child will be tracking in their assignment book. If an individual student needs more organizational help, I will work one-on-one with that student. I plan to publish this blog weekly.

PTL Back to School Night - NOTE NEW TIME!!!

Mark your calendar: The PTL Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. Further information about the unique aspects of 6th grade will be shared with parents at that time. I look forward to seeing you!  Sessions times are new this year (and different than my previous email).

6:30-6:55  New families in church
                 1st classroom session w/ teachers for returning families

7:00-7:25  2nd classroom session w/ teachers (repeat of session 1)

7:30-7:55  3rd classroom session w/ teachers (repeat of session 1)