Week 26 (2/23) Happenings

 From the class blogger:

This week in sixth grade we finished up our water color island art project, and started our zentangle art. We also finished up our endangered species presentations. On Thursday we had a ventriloquist come and do a little show, and at the end of the day we sent our girls and boys varsity basketball teams and the cheerleaders to state in Jefferson City. Wish them luck! We were even introduced to our new English project, a research paper. This is going to be our biggest project and it will take about 7 weeks. Don’t forget we have our Grandparent and Special Friend Day coming up on March 8! Have a good day.

-Emery R.

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES - see Sycamore or your email

 

3/1 - Last day to order yearbooks

 

3/6-8  BOOK FAIR    Volunteers needed Sign up HERE

 

3/6  Last day to take AR tests in 3rd Quarter

 

3/8  End of the Quarter and GRANDPARENTS DAY 

4/19  SHINE event   (Plans are in the works for this special servant event)

Prayer partner devotion time

So glad many parents could attend our Digital Literacy night!

Kids had fun with the comedian/ventriloquest

NINEVAH!!!!

Example of one of our Invasive Species projects -

One point perspective line art

Week 25: Lent begins

For it is by GRACE you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9

Lent began this week with Ash Wednesday.  In our memory study of the Lord's prayer we see how God cares for our every need.  Our class devotion time now will focus on Christ's amazing love for us -  that he would come to this earth and take our sins on the cross. During Lent I try to recommit myself to personal devotions and prayer.  This is a time to focus on Jesus and His great love for us.  Jesus gave His life so that I can live.  See the amazing artwork below that Pastor Rouland shared with us during chapel this week.

Instead of giving something up for Lent, I challenge my students and you to try doing the opposite and add something ... maybe commit to Wednesday night church, attend Sunday School, be a prayer partner with a classmate, do personal devotions, do family devotions, or make weekend worship a priority in their family. 

 

I know your faith life will be strengthened.

 

 From the class bloggers:

On Monday we had a religion test. On Tuesday we played pillow polo in PE.  Also on Tuesday the girls basketball team won vs Immanuel 22 to 9. On Wednesday there was a chapel. It was Valentine's day and Ash Wednesday so we got crosses from the palm branches ashes on our forehead.  On Thursday there is also PE again. And after school there is picture day for Yearbook pictures. And on Friday there is NO SCHOOL! Also on Monday it’s president’s day so also No SCHOOL! That’s a four day weekend. 

~Susie/Laina/Emery

 Only a couple pics this week!

 

 

Thanks to Owen and Pierce W's mom's for treats and trivia at our V.Party

The imposition of ashes marking us as the children of God.

Our discussion topic after a Webquest exploring the Great Barrier Reef

 Upcoming events: 

Hope to see you  there!!

Scholastic Book Fair - March 8-10

Zion will sponsor the book fair again this year.  Our class browsing/shopping day will be Wednesday, March 8.  Coming soon will be the chance to set up an e-wallet for your student. 

If you want to sponsor our class library, you can contribute to my teacher e-wallet.  I will also put a few choices into a book bin at the fair that you can purchase and donate to our class.

Grandparent/VIP day March 8 - Permission slips came home Thursday   Please sign and return next week so we can plan accordingly

Week 24 (2/11) Kids' Heart Challenge

Kids had a great time rope jumping, shooting hoops, and running an obstacle course as we raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.  Thanks to the generous support of Zion, family, and friends we are over $20,000 raised for heart research already!! Donations may still be made online. 

Special guest art teacher!

We welcomed Laina's mom who came to teach art on Friday.  Mrs. M introduced us to different watercolor techniques and has inspired the students to create their own Identity Islands.  I look forward to seeing their creativity as they start their projects!

No School  Friday 2/16 and Presidents Day 2/19   (It will be a great weekend to finish a book!)

 

I encourage all families to send a parent on Thursday 2/22 to learn more about digital safety for our kids.  Check it out!

 

 

 

Week 23 FINALLY a full week!

It's been a busy five day week!  One of the blessings I have is being able to walk through Scripture with your child.  We are exploring the time period when Israel rejected God's leadership and asked for a king to be like all the other nations.  Here's blurb from Enduring Faith, our Religion series:

Not surprisingly, the first three kings of Israel—Saul, David, and Solomon—have moments of greatness and moments of great weakness. Each of these kings started out ruling faithfully, but along the way, each lost sight of God’s will and direction. Eventually, their reigns ended because they allowed sin and unfaithfulness to rule their lives. Even David, a man after God’s own heart, brought great trouble on his kingdom and family because of his sin.

Students face the same challenges. When at school, they have a support network of Christian adults and peers to help keep them focused on the Lord. But the sinful world around them desires to tear them away from their Lord and Savior. As a parent, you can provide your children with the skills and tools they need to keep Christ as ruler in their lives.

I encourage you to share your stories of temptation and God's forgiveness in your conversations with your children.  Share special Bible verses that give you strength and courage.  Help them know that they are God's forgiven children and God can use them to show His love to others and spread the gospel.

 

What's happening in 6th grade?

Religion- The anointing of Saul and David - we are looking at how God uses us to serve others, right now, not just when we are adults

Math - GMath finished the unit test and will move into ratios

           TMath is reviewing basic +/- of fractions and how LCM and GCF are used to find equivalents and  simplest form before we do a unit test.  

           Both classes will take a mid-year diagnostic to help guide instruction

Social Studies - We will move to Australia and Oceania to now see the physical geography of where the Online Mission took us

English - prepositions!  

Science - DNA, cell processes and functions

Art - One point perspective: Drawing a room 

VALENTINES DAY - We'll have snacks and a game for our party on Feb. 14.   Passing out Valentines is optional, but please - no candy.

GRANDPARENTS DAY -  Grandparents or special friends are invited to join us on the morning of Friday, March 8, open house style with families traveling together.  We end with worship led by our 7th graders.

SCHEDULE FOR OUR SPECIAL DAY

MARCH 8, 2023

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

8:00 - 9:00 Arrive anytime between 8:00-9:00 AM with an adult

 

 

8:00 - 9:15 AM Guests and students stay together and spend time exploring Zion and attending the Book Fair. (map will be provided)

*PLEASE STAY TOGETHER AS A FAMILY UNIT FOR PROPER SUPERVISION* 

9:15 - 9:30 AM Guests and students travel to church sanctuary

9:30 - 10:30 AM Closing program and chapel 

10:30 AM Dismissal (from the church sanctuary)

Religion class

"Frozen statue" scenes

Retelling David's reign - relying on God's power

The humble servant David praising God