As we enter May, we have a lot of exciting things happening!
- LIBRARY BOOKS: Are
due FRIDAY! Be sure to check under beds and on nightstands to return Zion Library books. Students may still check out books from our classroom library. AR is due May 14.
- Julia's Birthday:
On May 8, we will be celebrating one of our lunch room workers,
Julia's, birthday! Students can wear pajamas to school to help celebrate!
What are we learning??
RELIGION - learning about the witness of the apostles and US
S.S. - Europe and the EU
Science - Human body is next!
Math - T - percents - G Distributive Property
Tuck Everlasting
WHAT IF YOU COULD LIVE FOREVER???? In Literature, students have begun the novel, Tuck Everlasting
by Natalie Babbitt. Kids are leading small group discussions in "book
club" format, with the roles of Discussion Director, Passage Picker, Connector,
Illustrator, and Word Wizard. We will be exploring the literary
elements of foreshadowing,
character development, motive, and universal theme as the characters
ponder the benefits and downfalls of living forever. It will be
exciting to
look at the novel through the eyes of faith as we discussed God's
original design in Eden as well as our eternal life in the heavenly home
he has prepared for us. Students are discovering the blessings God
gives us in this life through the many stages we live and even more
blessings to be received in eternity with Him! We will culminate the
novel with creative projects.
READING IS INDEPENDENT for much of the book. An audio version is available on GC through youtube (search title and chapter).
Looking Ahead:
- NO HOT LUNCH on the last week of school. Please pack a cold lunch!
Elective sign ups for next year: Check your email for this information:
Zion Youth Trivia night Friday, May 15. Enjoy a night out for adults hosted by our youth. Proceeds go into youth accounts to defray the cost of events and retreats such as the MO District retreat April 2027 and the National Youth Gathering July 2028 (which current 6-8th graders are eligible to attend!). Grab some friends and build a table. Youth can volunteer!
