Weekly blog

What's New?

Religion:

We have been following Saul's and David's stories and to apply the petitions of the Lord's Prayer to our lives.  Most recently we have looks at "and lead us not into temptation." We saw David's downfall and how God led him to repentance.  We rejoice in God's love and grace!

Literature:  

We have ended our Non-Fiction Unit watching the Helen Keller story in Disney's Miracle Worker this week.  I was very proud of our students sharing personal experience of dealing with their own unique experiences such as ADHD and asthma.  We celebrated how God makes us all unique and how He gives us the strength face the challenges we have in our lives.  We also are empowered by God's Spirit to reach out and help others.

Next up:  DRAMA

English:  

After our short story unit, we are working with adjectives and adverbs.  As part these units, students will learn advertising techniques and create our own products to "sell." At the end of 3rd quarter we will start research papers. 

Social Studies:

We have looked at India and the comparative advantages a country has that lead other nations to outsource jobs.  Our Asian studies take us next to China, then Japan to explore population issues.

Art:

Students have been working with Mr. Braddy in learning 1 and 2 point perspective.  It's amazing how a few lines can make 3D images appear to jump off the page!

MARCH DATES TO NOTE:

March 3-8  Scholastic Book Fair

Friday, March 8 - Grandparents Day  (Our 6th grade class will perform a radio drama at the morning program, then grandparents can visit classrooms.  All the classes join together for a 11:00 chapel and then classes dismiss at noon.)

March 18-22  Achievement Test Week  (Please try to avoid appointments this week).