Week 14 Field Trip Fun (11/11)

 

From the Class bloggers:  11-7-24

By: Caleb and Kathryn

This week on Monday we did capture the flag in the gym because Lisa read 500,000 words

 in AR! On Wednesday we had chapel, BRING YOUR OFFERING! Thursday we had

 a quiz in english and in G math they finished their test, we also started cup stacking in 

P.E. Finally on Friday we had our field trip to Weldon Springs nuclear site, and we went

 bowling after lunch.

From Mrs. R

Thanks to the parents who helped make our field trip possible.  I can't wait to hear how it all went! Here are a few snapshots Mrs. Lee took.  Here is a  Google photo album for sharing pictures.

I appreciate all of your prayers for my father.  The surgery went very smoothly and he was able to return home the next day.  It was good to be able to stay with him the first few days to help him adjust.  

 

REMINDERS:

TJ's pick up TUESDAY 2-5 p.m. in the Commons

Veteran's Day chapel on THURSDAY 

Fundraiser: Who doesn't love Cane's? Zion is having a Fundraiser on Dec. 9 at Raising Cane's from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mention the Fundraiser at check-out for 15% of the proceeds to go to Zion!

When illness hits!

It's that time of year!   It's no fun being sick and especially no fun trying to do school from home. 

* Please email me and Mrs. Holtz if your child is ill and indicate whether you are able to pick up HW

*Books and materials are available at 3:00 in the school office foyer

*The Daily Assignment Sheet is where to find assignments  (link above and in GC- homeroom).  Note tabs at the bottom for the correct week and look for links to lesson slides, etc

 

If a child is sick multiple days,  I encourage them to work one day at a time (vertically) down the assignment doc to stay organized and complete one day's work at a time.  Not all assignments are digital, so not all are not posted on an individual student's Google Classroom homepage.  Remind your child to email teachers questions.    Here is more from our Family Handbook:

In general, when students return they should have prepared as a minimum the lessons due the first day of their absence. All lessons should be made up within the same number of school days as were missed, up to three school days. In special circumstances a parent may request a teacher or administrator to consider an extension. Prior to a planned absence, a parent may request advance assignments with the understanding that these assignments may not yet be available. Assignments that have been provided in advance are due on the day the student returns; otherwise the assignment is subject to late-work penalties.

Week 13 Win At Social

 We had our first experiences with "Win at Social" discussions.  Thursday, we tackled Striking a Balance with Technology.  

 

Now it's your turn to "Family Huddle"   I encourage you to use one or more of the following discussion questions around the dinner table this weekend.

1. TOSS UP: If your family had a 'Tech-Free Zone' in the house, where would you want it to be, and why? Go around the room and have everyone share ideas!
   
2. COACH UP: I heard you talked about how even adults can get distracted by tech. Have you ever felt like I was distracted by my device? Can you share some tips with me on how I can strike a balance better?
3. HUDDLE UP: I heard you had the choice to create your own Family Standards Agreement to help our family balance our tech use. Let’s work together as a family to make our own Family Social Standards Agreement. We can check out the website link fixed, customize it together, and have everyone in the family sign it to show that we’re committed to these standards!

What a blessing it is to have technology! But like all things, God calls us to be good stewards - of our time, are minds,  and our devices.  If the "screen" is hurting our relationships, we may need to make some changes.

From Philippians 4:8

 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

 

From the class bloggers...

10-31-24

By Reese and Kathryn

This week we had a four day week. During these four days we had our Harvest

 Party on Thursday because Friday we had off. We also had Advent practice

 Monday and Tuesday. We did volleyball in the gym this week Monday and 

Thursday 

Reminders:

No School Friday Nov. 1 - Teacher in-service day

Instrumental auditions for Advent are Thursday, Nov. 7  Remind your child that they should be practiced and bring their music/instrument that day. 

Field Trip Friday Nov. 8 - Weldon Spring Int. Center/Harvest Lanes

        *Cold lunch

        *Dress for the weather:  Red Zion jacket/jeans with jacket or hoodie, walking shoes

        *Water bottle for the afternoon

        *Optional: binoculars for our disposal cell hike.  Please label and teachers will                    keep in a box until our hike. 

   

WHAT IF...

...the government could force you to sell land?

...we had laws on what you could grow on your farm? or that said NO PETS ALLOWED?

...your family was limited to one or two children?

Would you exist?

I hope talks about our Literature novel have popped up in your family conversations.  Students have been reading the novel, Among the Hidden by Margaret Petersen Haddix, and I have to put a STOP sign in the novels to get them to put it down.  Through the novel we discuss literary elements like characterization and conflict, but also propaganda, morals, and faith. 

 ATH is the first in the Shadow Children Series which is available on Scholastic if you are looking for a Christmas idea!!

 

 

 

Week 11 Red Ribbon Week

 

10-25-24

By: Reese and Lucy

This week we had a birthday. It was Ethan's birthday and we had oreos.

 It was also spirit week/red ribbon week. On Monday it was pajama day,

 on Tuesday it was movie character day, on Wednesday it was superhero 

day, on Thursday it was 1980’s day, and on Friday it was super spirit day. 

The STUCO people went to teach other grades in the school about drugs 

and being drug free. They put together a slideshow for different grades. 

We had Josh and Ethan teach our class about drugs and we did a fun

 jeopardy.  The STUCO also counted up the people that dressed up for

 battle of the classes. Elle won the raffle prize with a cup and some other 

fun things. A bunch of the STUCO members said STUCO stuff on the announcements to remind us what to dress up for, and other reminders to

 stay drug free. Hayden said the prayer on the announcements on

 Wednesday and he did amazing. He was loud and clear. We had a quiz

 on english and a quiz on social studies, on Friday. Overall it was an 

amazing week in 6R. Thank you for checking up on the blog. :) 

 

From Mrs. R -

Thanks to the great response for drivers for our Nov. 8 field trip. We are covered! I will let you know for sure on Monday who is driving. 

 

Reminders: 

No School Nov. 1

Advent service Dec. 7 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  

Happy Reformation!  Blessings to the Confirmands!

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 have read 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.)  We made our modern "social media" videos hat students used to spread Scripture that refutes the false teaching of Luther's day.

We will wrap up our Reformation study next week!

This weekend our eighth graders at Zion Church are being confirmed in their faith at the 10:30 worship service. Blessings as they confirm the faith they have recieved by God's GRACE!

 

Enjoy a few photos from our Red Ribbon Week!

Offerings for Friends of Kids with Cancer

Building 3D cubes and prisms

Character Day!

Week 10 Walkathon! (10/20)

 Thank you all for attending our parent teacher conferences.  It was so good to visit with you!  I look forward to the rest of our year together.  If you ever have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me.

 

Zion Concert Band performed at Chapel and the Walkathon.

 

Quick News:

-Red Ribbon Week this week!  (See below)

-Wed. Superhero Toy Drive for Chapel offering

-No School Nov. 1 - Professional Day

-Field trip to Weldon Spring/Harvest Lanes on Nov. 8  - permission slip to come home on Monday.

 

Enjoy photos from our Walkathon!

The band played a few songs to get us pumped!

Mr. Weinhold led us in prayer and reminded us of our mission.

Scanning mileage cards

Mrs. Jennings came out to cheer us on!

We looped the whole campus!

6R at the end - we ran/walked over 192 miles!!

Mrs. Beaty and Miss Steinbacher and I kept the kids fed at the Snack Shack

cooling off!

Mr. Braddy was handing out LHS goodies

Mr. Maddick so glad to be part of the Jr. High!!

Teachers acting crazy!

Our top runners celebrating!

Joyful Noise sang for offering in September.  I forgot to post!