Week 11: Happy Reformation!

From the class bloggers: October 27, 2021 Kate and Reese:

Although this week was short it was full of fun. Our string players performed durning

 chapel on Wednesday. Mr. Kuhlman led it. We had our English test on 

Wednesday as well. The weather got a little bit more chilly than other weeks, 

but we still enjoyed it. Our harvest party was fun and we had some yummy treats.

 We hope you had a great week too. That's all for this week!

Happy Reformation!

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the local church "bulletin board" calling people to debate the truth of the Bible and how the church had strayed from that truth.  Our class is learning about Luther's life as well as the amazing discovery he made:  WE ARE SAVED BY GOD'S GRACE  - not by good works or money or penance.  This led to a reform of the church and the creation of Protestant churches around the world.

We are finishing a biography of Luther written as if Luther visited sixth graders at a Lutheran school and ate lunch with them for the week, modeled after the Table Talks Luther actually had with students for much of his life.  We are also using clips from the Luther Movie made in 2003.  Though there are some fictional details added, the heart of the movie shows Luther's struggle to understand God and share with the world about God's love.  (Note if you watch- the movie is PG-13 for some violence and language.  Sections for class have been selected as appropriate for students and our study.)  Student also will use modern "social media" to spread Scripture that refutes the false teaching of Luther's day through Flipgrid videos.

We will wrap up our Reformation this week as we examine Luther's motto: Grace Alone,  Faith Alone, Scripture Alone, Christ Alone.

Cup Stacking is Back!!

2021 STACK UP

sponsored by the World Sport Stacking Association.

Our First through Sixth grade students will be working on their Sport Stacking skills during their PE classes for the next few weeks. Sport Stacking (also known as Speed Stacking or Cup Stacking) is a sport in which specially designed cups are stacked in specific patterns as quickly as possible. It has been called a “track meet for your hands” and not only improves eye-hand coordination, but also academic learning.  When students sport stack they are crossing the midline of their bodies and developing new connections in their brains. Not only that---SPORT STACKING is FUN and competitive!

Our Sport Stacking unit will culminate the week of November 15, 2021 as we add Zion’s  number of Sport Stackers to that of people stacking all over the world. This year we will attempt to break the 2019 World Record of 624,390 students participating in the event. 

If you are interested in purchasing equipment for your child please use Zion’s  direct link: speedstacks.com/go-direct/37067-10346742.  Mrs. Steinbacher recommends purchasing a set of cups and the timing mat with the timer as seeing your time improve with practice is very motivational. Our sale runs from Nov. 1  through Dec. 12, 2021. Your purchase also helps raise funds for additional PE equipment for Zion.  

Please contact Mrs. Steinbacher at msteinbacher@zionharvester.org with any questions.

 

Thanks for planning a fun Harvest Party, room moms!

 

 

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