Weekly News 1-14-11

Ski Trip Next Friday

Happy Snow!  The class is making final preparations for our trip next week.  Remember to arrive early and plan for a late pick-up that day.  Our class devotions will start at 7:45 a.m.  We will return to campus between 4:15 and 4:30.  

Click this link to find a few tips from Hidden Valley on dress for the day and what to expect for first timers.  Tips

Did you miss getting the permission slip in on Friday?  Ski Permission Form

On Tuesday, the Skier's Rental agreement/guardian permission will come home for a signature.  If you misplace this copy, you can find it here:  Group Rental Release

Lost all your information?  Scroll down to an earlier post. : )

Zion's Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Nick C. and Blake S. who will represent 6th grade at our Zion Spelling Bee on Tuesday.  G-O  S-I-X-T-H  G-R-A-D-E!  Brynne S. and Steven H. are our alternates.

Jesus's Sermon on the Mount

In Religion, have been continuing our walk through the book of Matthew.  Jesus's Sermon on the Mount looks at some tough issues: murder, anger, adultery, sexuality, marriage, divorce, loving our enemies, fasting, worry, judging others and stewardship of God's blessings. 

This brings a wonderful opportunity to share values with your children at home by reflecting on Matthew 5-7 together, looking over our lessons, and/or relating our discussion to values portrayed in society that may be contrary to God's will.   Both God's Law and Gospel are a blessing to us.  His Law reminds us we need a Savior.  The truth of the Gospel reveals that Christ has fulfilled the Law in our place and won the victory of heaven for us! What a wonder thing to celebrate as we recognize the birth of our Savior. 

Some questions that may get your family talking:

"What ways do the media portray love that are different from God's plan?"

"How does our family solve problems when we get angry?"

"What kinds of prayers do we say together as a family?"

"Would you ever consider going on a fast or giving something up for a time?"

"How can we share God's blessings as a family - not just offering money, but time and talents too?"