Welcome

Welcome to 6th Grade

The Sixth Grade

Mrs. R's class

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Singing with the Jr. High at Orientation

 I am so excited to have your children as my students this year. Our school theme gives a wonderful focus for our year:       

I Peter 4:10   As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 


This year through our theme, we will explore how God has blessed us.  In each of our gifts, we will see how God is equipping us to serve the Body of Christ and our community.   Even those days when we don't feel very blessed, we can look for opportunities to let our light shine and share the hope of salvation with other.  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 Christ! Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or insights throughout the year.

What's New in Grade 6?

One of my 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 words, memory assignments, or tests in the parent news.  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 on Fridays. (In reality, it may be Saturday mornings some weeks!)

What's New at Zion - Sycamore!!!
You should have received a login email today for Sycamore Education from Mrs. Schmidt.  This is your access to school news such as was posted in "The Banner" in previous years.  This will also be how you access your child's grades.  Please click around, and be patient as we all learn the new information system.
   
Meet Mrs. Dersch

Hello!
  My name is Rebecca Dersch and I am so incredibly blessed to teach English to your children this year! This week we have been focusing on interpersonal relationships, speaking and listening skills, and writing. We are currently presenting our Bio Bags, and those presentations will last until Monday.  Each day we have a focus area for class and those areas are listed here below. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at rdersch@zionharvester.org.

Monday: spelling
Tuesday: writer's workshop and journals
Wednesday: spelling reinforcement, grammar, language skills
Thursday: the writing process (writer's workshop)
Friday: spelling unit tests, revising and editing, language skills 

PTL Back to School Night

Mark your calendar: The PTL Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. This is an "adult only" information night.  Join the 3 sixth grade teachers in Mrs. Murray's classroom to hear further information about the unique aspects of 6th grade.  There are three 20 minute session times with a 5 minute time to get to another child's classroom.   Please attend one of the 6th grade sessions.  I look forward to seeing you!