Week 21: Happy Lutheran Schools Week!

 From the class bloggers:

January 29, 2021 - Daniel and Lisabetta

This week was a very special week. It was National Lutheran Schools

 Week. We had a lot of dress up days like Fandom Day and Among Us 

Day. We are getting ready for a Genetics test in science class Monday. 

We are also working on our ceiling tile art for the main building. Friday 

was the ultimate spirit day. We had a lot of people wear face paint. and 

red clothes to show their bobcat pride. We also had pancakes on pj day! 

Among Us day had an assortment of different colors and designs. 

Everyone wore something a little different. That is about it for this week.

 

Congratulations to Alex for winning the School Geography Bee!! 

 

What's new?

 Religion - We continue Jesus' ministry with looking at his witness to Nicodemus, the woman from Samaria, and welcoming the children.  Jesus is for everyone!

G-Math - mastering all 4 fraction operations.  Next week we start Algebraic equations using fractions

T-Math - beginning the fraction unit with manipulatives demonstrating the meaning of fractions and equivalents.

Science - a study of genetics!

S.S. - We had quite an adventure this week with our Online Mission to Thailand through Lutheran Hour Ministries.  Ask your child what they found interesting about the culture.

Lit.  Completed our Drama test and are beginning NonFiction

March 25th-April 1st: Achievement Tests   

Please, work to protect these dates in your home calendar and avoid scheduling appointments these days.

 

This was from Fandom Day

This was The first day it snowed this year

This was Among Us Day

This was from Ultimate Spirit Day, everyone was showing Bobcat Pride

This is our ceilling tile

Valentine's Day (Repeat)

We will celebrate Valentine's Day with a class party on Thursday, Feb. 11.  Note, that is a 4 day weekend due to a teacher's workshop on Friday and Presidents' Day on Monday.  Room parents are providing treats.  At this age, bringing Valentines is OPTIONAL but if your child wishes to, please bring one for each student in our homeroom. Also note, according to school policies, students may not bring in candy to pass out and personal gift exchanges may not happen on campus (as noted in the Family Handbook).

Week 20: Drama Time

**Report cards came home Friday.  Be sure to check your child's backpack.  Let me know if you have any questions.

 From the class bloggers, Emma and Lisabetta

This week we acted out the ending part of our play The Phantom TollBooth for literature.

 Tuesday we started brainstorming ideas for our religion play and Thursday we started 

writing the script. We are writing letters to send to other Lutheran schools around the country. 

We had a little excitement this week with the Moscow vs Kayla war. (it’s recess fun) We 

started a new writing project for English realistic fiction: make up a story that could happen

 in real life. We are getting ready for the start of Lutheran Schools Week the dress days

 are,

• Monday : Pajama Day (Bring a stuffed animal or pillow and wear slippers but bring a 

  change of shoes.)

• Tuesday : Favorite Color Day (Wear your favorite color, wear all pink, or all purple, or 

  a variety.)

• Wednesday : Fandom Day (Wear a t-shirt or a hat to show your favorite sports team or 

  sport, movie, or book.)

• Thursday : Class Choice Day/Among Us Day (Wear all one color and bring a head 

  accessory.)

• Friday : Ultimate Bobcat Spirit Day (Wear anything that shows bobcat pride. Beads, 

  face paint or any item that shows bobcat pride. Jeans optional.)

Valentine's Day

We will celebrate Valentine's Day with a class party on Thursday, Feb. 11.  Note, that is a 4 day weekend due to a teacher's workshop on Friday and Presidents' Day on Monday.  Room parents are providing treats.  At this age, bringing Valentines is OPTIONAL but if your child wishes to, please bring one for each student in our homeroom. Also note, according to school policies, students may not bring in candy to pass out and personal gift exchanges may not happen on campus (as noted in the Family Handbook). 

Zion Geography Bee- Tuesday 2 p.m.

Congratulations to Alex for winning the classroom rounds of the Geography Bee.  He will represent our class on Tuesday.  Watch for information on livestreaming the Bee.

 Looking for a good read?

Mark Twain Nominated books are a great way to get AR points for the 3rd and 4th quarter. If your student reads 4 of these nominated books, they can actually vote for which books wins the award in our state. Contact your local library, and place some of these books on reserve. They chosen by librarians as some of the best new books.  I've read 7 so far and they are all good!

  Use the website for more info on specific books.  A few are available through Scholastic Book orders, too!  Book orders will be placed on Sunday.
https://sites.google.com/view/marktwainnominees/home

 

Stuffing envelopes with letters for the Lutheran School Postcard exchange

 

Week 19: End of 2nd Quarter

 How exciting to finally see a little snowfall!   As I am typing this I am watching the white take over the lawn out back and I am reminded of a verse from Isaiah:

...Though your sins are like scarlet,
    they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
    they shall become like wool.   Isaiah 1:18

How wonderful a reminder that all our sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus.  All God sees when He looks at us is Christ's perfection!

End of 2nd Q

Students celebrate the halfway mark of 6th grade!  I am so proud of their hard work.  I see growth in so many ways.  Teachers are finalizing grades and report cards come home next Friday.  It is a good time to sit down with your child and ask of what they are most proud.  We are enjoying lessons on drama, fractions, adverbs, Asia, genetics and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives.  So much learning going on!

 Mrs. Donner had the students create a one word New Year's Resolution in English class.  Below are the words the 6th graders chose.  The kids put a lot of thought into their goals.  Ask your child to show you their project.  It's pretty motivating!

Please scroll down to last week's blog for reminders about the Family Fun Scavenger Hunt and Lutheran Schools week coming in 2 weeks!

 

 Book orders

I am sending the Book Order digital flyer for the month of January.  Not sure if the paper flyers have been phased out, but I wanted to be sure you had a chance to see new books available.  I will place orders on Sat. Jan 23 in the afternoon. 
 

Need a Winter Fun Day? (Repeat)

Register for the Family Fun Scavenger Hunt?  Check out the PTL facebook page for more info.

Week 18: Prayer for our nation

 Today in S.S. we took time out to discuss the events that occurred in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.  We used a PBS newscast from Wednesday evening and Scripture to explore the event and how we as Christians can respond.  Students were able to ask questions and express concerns.  Here are a few excerpts from the prayers the kids wrote:

Heavenly father, god of all authority please help America work this election out for good. Please help America have peace in the nearing months.

 Please help our nation to be healed. You are almighty. We apologize for our actions and choices on Wednesday. 

We are sorry that this is happening. It is not right, and not what you made us for. Thank you, that through all of our bad deeds and shameful actions you always forgive us. Help us get through this hard time, and become a better person. Amen. 

If you would like resources to help you discuss this event with your family, I would direct you to the Spark Institute and CommonsenseMedia.

2 of our new units:

*Drama in Literature - We performed a Native American folktale this week to give us a taste of reading scripts and staging.  Our unit will focus on the play The Phantom Tollbooth, based on the novel by Norton Juster.  A great read full of puns and figurative language!

*Monsoon Asia mapping lab in S.S - We used Google Earth to help us explore physical features of our new world region to explore, Monsoon Asia. In the next chapters, we will focus on the countries of Bangledesh (human-environment interaction), India (outsourcing and global interconnections), Japan and China (population and density issues as cultures adapt to changing needs).  We will also participate in the online mission to Mongolia for National Lutheran Schools week at the end of the month!

 

 

National Lutheran Schools Week - end of the month!!

 

 

Happy New Year!

I hope you and your family have had a wonderful holiday season.  With a lot of hope for the new year, we can remember the words of the author of Hebrews:

(God) has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,

“The Lord is my helper;
    I will not fear;
what can man do to me?”

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  Hebrews 13: 5b-8

 Stay connected to God!  His faithfulness endures forever!

 Classes resume Wed. Jan 6 - See you then!!

Kids feeling a little bored?  

       *Remind them of  Prodigy Math!  New challenge for today and tomorrow

      ** Have they finished their reading for AR - 65% of the class has reached their 16 point goal and 11 have reached 20 or more points (way to get those no homework coupons!)  Last day for taking AR tests is Monday, Jan 11.

Need a Winter Fun Day?

Register for the Family Fun Scavenger Hunt?  Check out the PTL facebook page for more info.

 

Not ready for Christmas to end?  Check out our art!

Here's a video of the 6th grade Christmas Canvases

 Art inspired by American artist, Norman Rockwell