Week 22 (1/27) Celebrating Zion

 From the class blogger:

This week was national lutheran schools week it was a fun one.  On monday we had a snow day but tuesday we could dress up in pajamas sports or a collage student. Wednesday we started with chapel and we all wore bobcat clothes. Thursday we had usa day and we had a teachers vers 8th graders volleyball game. On friday we had dress as the first letter in your name day with a special assembly in the gym we did all this and studied life in australia  

-Jacob.T

You should be so proud of your kids.  We went to Mrs. Cooper's ELP classroom (18 months to age 3) and had a chance to read with the littles.   Some warmed up to us right away - others were super shy.  But once those 6th graders started reading, the toddlers were eating it up.  Your kids were so sweet, patient and loving.  We are already asking to go back! 

Enjoy photos from our National Lutheran Schools week celebration!  Be sure to check out the school facebook page, too.

Dance party at rainy recess

8th grade/teacher volleyball

This one wanted control of the book!

Australia online mission in SS

Guest speakers on Wed - Mrs. Sostak telling about Zion's mission to Guatemala

Seminarian Mr. Hammes introduces the Lutheran camp experience and becoming a pastor

Week 21 (1/20): NLSW Spirit Week

 Connected in Christ

National Lutheran Schools Week provides more than 1,800 preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in schools of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the children we serve. We are most grateful for the opportunity to share Jesus’ amazing love with your child and your family!!

Special events this week:

Sat/Sunday - Art Fair in Welcome Center

Sunday - Teachers sponsor coffee hour 9:00-9:30 a.m.  Come enjoy a treat before Sunday                         School!    Zion Open House 12-2 p.m.

Monday - PJ day!  We'll watch a movie in our PJs for a class period!

Tuesday - College/Sports day!  We will be buddies with Mrs. Cooper's preschool class and enjoy                  Swiss MIss cocoa at our morning break.

Wednesday - Ultimate Bobcat Spirit Day!  REMEMBER CHAPEL OFFERINGS  Connections                           with Zion Congregation - we will visit with several Zion members who will share                           about vocation and serving God.

Thursday - USA Day! We'll enjoy the teacher/8th grade volleyball game 

Friday - Letter Day!  Mr. Maddick will lead us in a special devotion and a pep assembly. 

 

Other specials - Connection to the community - making valentines for seniors

                          Online Mission to Australia through Lutheran Hour Ministries 

 

 

Book orders  - I will wait and place the order on Tuesday afternoon, if you still wish to make an order for January.  Class Code: GV2F P

 

Valentines Day - It is optional for students in middle school to bring in Valentines.  If your child wishes to, please bring a card for everyone in the class.  (See class info tab for names.).  NO GIFT EXCHANGES allowed on campus and kids may NOT pass out candy, per Zion's handbook policy.  We will hold a small class party to celebrate on Feb. 14.   

 

Wednesday Spelling Bee

Do you want to build a snowman?

Sequencing activity for Blended novel

 

Week 20 (1/12) Novel Study

 

This week we started a gross science project with raisins and salty water! We learned about a new game in the gym. It was fun. In art we drew  fish. A GLUE FISH to be exact, it was pretty fun.

-pierce.w

-pierce.s

 

Novel Study:

We are deep into our novel Blended and have been exploring the world of a sixth grade girl adjusting to life with divorced parents (mom is white and dad is African American).  In the midst of this turmoil,   a noose is found in a locker after a history class on the Civil Rights Movement.  We are discovering how literature can be a window into things we have never experienced, yet at the same time mirror our own lives.  This week we took time to watch part of The Long Road to Freedom a documentary about how the CRM included young people who stood up for equality and fairness.   As we continue to follow Izzy, we will explore how love and caring are stronger than hate and how God's love gives us the power to overcome even the worst in ourselves through his forgiveness and strength.

Other highlights:

 

Ruth in Religion: how God works through ordinary people.

Factors in Math

Pronouns in English

The Panama Canal (another documentary) in S.S.

 

 

NEWS:

 

 Report cards came home today. It's a great time to reflect, celebrate, and set goals Ask your child about their One Word Resolution they did in English class.

• January Book Orders will be due next Saturday 1/20. I place orders in the afternoon. The Scholastic website has many more titles than the flyer so check it ou!. If a student wants to use thier "Christmas coupon" towards a book, they hand me the coupon and any cash difference and I will place the order. Our class code is  GV2FP.  

   

  Zion Open House is next Sunday from 12-2p.m. Invite a friend!

   

  MARK TWAIN NOMINEES
  

  
  Looking for a new AR read?  MO Librarians select the best new titles for grades 4-6 each year.  The titles are shared then for students to vote on their favorite - one title to win the Mark Twain Award.  Check out the trailers for this year's books.   Thanks to our amazing librarians Lila's mom and Stella's mom for making our library fun and encouraging reading!  (I love reading these books myself- they are great for adults, too!)

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Week 19 (1/5) Happy 2024!!

We came back to school to cold days and sleepy kids1  We wrapped up The Nativity Story in homeroom today.  What a wonderful time to celebrate the wisemen and the Epiphany of our Lord as the Good News is shared with all the nations.   I encourage you to add worship with your family to your resolutions this year as your child is growing so much in their faith.

 

A few happenings....

Religion - The judge Jephthah  and our identity in Christ

Math - exponents in order of operations problems

Lit - new novel unit:  Blended by Sharon Draper

S.S.  Central America and the Caribbean

 

 

Thanks for reminding your child to dress for the weather.  We will continue to be outside unless wind chills dip into the teens.  HATS and GLOVES would be great to remember too!

 

TODAY ended 2nd Quarter.  Teachers are processing  grades and report cards will come home with students on Friday, Jan. 12.   

 Spelling Bee Class Representatives: 

We did a couple rounds of spelling bee practice and they competed in a preliminary bee competition.  Congratulations to Laina and Pierce W. for winning our class spelling bee and to Elliot as our alternate.  They will move on to our school spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan 17 at 2 p.m. in the gym.  Way to go! 

 

January Offering - Gospel Adventures - Awesome Australia: 

For January, our chapel offerings will go to the Global Kids Fund of Lutheran Hour Ministries to spread the gospel to children internationally.  Their website below shows several of their international projects including our partner in Australia, Lutheran Media, who offer a website geared toward children called Happyland.  Happyland offers a variety of digital resources to keep children engaged with the Gospel message.  

https://www.gospeladventures.org/fundraising.asp   

End of the Month -  National Lutheran School Week 

We celebrate the uniqueness of being part of  a Lutheran School the last week in January.  Fun events are in the works - including a special spirit week!  Plan ahead now.

National Lutheran Schools Week - Dress Up Days: