Assignments and Announcements

There are no assignments for Friday or over Christmas break!

Announcements

Items coming home: TST, Pink Note, Grade Report, 6 Flags note, Boy Pioneer Note, corrected papers, Mission envelope

Items to return on Friday: Pink Note, bottom portion of Grade Report, filled mission envelope

1. All parents are invited to the party on Friday morning. We have a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve rehearsal first, then we come back to our room and play a game, and then we eat!

2. Last minute Christmas present needed? I still have plenty of Spirit Wear to choose from!

3. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 pm on Saturday. 6th grade students should meet in our room no later than 4:30 pm.

4. Don't forget your student exchange gifts! Bring them in by Friday with the name of the receiver (not the giver!) on the present.

5. For Christmas Eve - BOYS: no jeans or tennis shoes GIRLS: NO strapless or just straps dresses - please wear a cover-up over a dress...remember we are LEADING the congregation in worship!

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We worship God to thank him for sacrificing his Son for our sins; Ws. 5a & 5b are due on THURSDAY!
Catechism - BIG Test tomorrow on the commandments...study!
Math - Common Denominators when +/- fractions; Lesson 55 #1-30 ALL
No History or Science today because of Christmas Eve practice
English - We had fun with commas today and some games on the Smartboard
Literature - We read an excerpt from "The Man from La Mancha"; Pg. 95 #1-7
Handwriting - Ws. "g" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Open book test on Chapter 10 today...no assignment. Tomorrow we party...geography style.

WoD: gjnelslbeil

Announcements

1. All parents are invited to the party on Friday morning. We have a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve rehearsal first, then we come back to our room and play a game, and then we eat!

2. Students are invited to bring in their favorite Christmas movie by Thursday. We will take Thursday afternoon off to view the one that gets the most votes.

3. Last minute Christmas present needed? I still have plenty of Spirit Wear to choose from!

4. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 pm on Saturday. 6th grade students should meet in our room no later than 4:30 pm.

5. Don't forget your student exchange gifts! Bring them in by Friday with the name of the receiver (not the giver!) on the present.

6. For Christmas Eve - BOYS: no jeans or tennis shoes GIRLS: NO strapless or just straps dresses - please wear a cover-up over a dress...remember we are LEADING the congregation in worship!

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 5a from Wednesday
Catechism - Commandments Test on Thursday!
Memory Work - Continue to work on Christmas Eve material
Math - Dividing decimals and group fractions by 1; Lesson 54 #1-30 and EF
World History - Chapter 7 Open Book Test
Science - Read the rest of Lesson 3 on alternative energy sources and complete Ws. 7-3
English - None
Literature - None

7/8 Geography - We talked about the Middle Ages today (also known as the Medieval era)

WoD: oswn

Announcements

1. Please get the $7 for the Christmas party to by WEDNESDAY. All parents are invited to the party on Friday morning. We have a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve rehearsal first, then we come back to our room and play a game, and then we eat!

2. Students are invited to bring in their favorite Christmas movie by Thursday. We will take Thursday afternoon off to view the one that gets the most votes.

3. Last minute Christmas present needed? I still have plenty of Spirit Wear to choose from!

4. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 pm on Saturday. 6th grade students should meet in our room no later than 4:30 pm.

5. Don't forget your student exchange gifts! Bring them in by Friday with the name of the receiver (not the giver!) on the present.

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - "I rejoiced with those who said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord!"; Ws. 5a
World History - We reviewed Chapter 7 today; Pg. 254 #1-12 (6-12 in Complete Sentences) and Wb. 55
Science - We reviewed the previous lessons and read about the positives and negatives of nuclear energy; No assignment
English - We will spending the next few days on various (and fun!) writing assignments; No assignment
Literature - Read "The First Shlemiel" and complete questions #1-7 on Pg. 86
Handwriting - Ws. "d" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We read about Rome: the history, government, wars, etc; Ws. 10-3

WoD: motanren (unscramble!)

Announcements

1. Please get the $7 for the Christmas party to me early in the week. All parents are invited to the party on Friday morning. We have a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve rehearsal first, then we come back to our room and play a game, and then we eat!

2. Students are invited to bring in their favorite Christmas movie by Thursday. We will take Thursday afternoon off to view the one that gets the most votes.

3. Last minute Christmas present needed? I still have plenty of Spirit Wear to choose from!

4. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 pm on Saturday. 6th grade students should meet in our room no later than 4:30 pm.

5. Don't forget your student exchange gifts! Bring them in by Friday with the name of the receiver (not the giver!) on the present.

Blessings on your evening!

Week of 12/19 - 12/23

A few items of importance to note this week:

1. Please get the $7 for the Christmas party to me early in the week. All parents are invited to the party on Friday morning. We have a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve rehearsal first, then we come back to our room and play a game, and then we eat!

2. Students are invited to bring in their favorite Christmas movie by Thursday. We will take Thursday afternoon off to view the one that gets the most votes.

3. Last minute Christmas present needed? I still have plenty of Spirit Wear to choose from!

4. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 pm on Saturday. 6th grade students should meet in our room no later than 4:30 pm.

5. Don't forget your student exchange gifts! Bring them in by Friday with the name of the receiver (not the giver!) on the present.

Upcoming tests for the week:

Monday - None
Tuesday - History Chapter 7 Test (Open book!)
Wednesday - None
Thursday - Catechism Lessons 1-27 Test; Math Test 10
Friday - None

God's Blessings on your week as we continue to prepare for our Savior's coming.

Assignments and Announcements

Memory Work - Encourage your child to practice their Christmas Eve recitation/narration
Math - Simplifying fractions and the decimal review; Lesson 53 #2-30 EVENS
English - WA 16 on Pg. 223 TYPED
Literature - Read the rest of "Tuesday of the Other June" and Q's #1-8
No Science or World History today because of Christmas Eve Rehearsal
Handwriting - Ws. "d" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - No assignment - we took the South America Map Test today!

WoD: ehmcseitsrart (unscramble! Hint: two words...one should be capitalized)

Have a blessed weekend!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 4b from Wednesday
Memory Work - see slip that comes home tonight
No Math Class today because of Christmas Eve Rehearsal
World History - Generalizations on Wb. 51
Science - Read the rest of Lesson 2 and complete Ws. 2
English - Test Today! No Assignment
Literature - Read the rest of "Tuesday of the Other June" and Questions #1-8
Spelling - List 13 worksheets and test on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "d" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Ws. 10-2 and Map TEST tomorrow!!! Study!!! Use the geography games to the right ---->

WoD: bastel (unscramble!)

Announcements:

1. Thank you to all the students who shared their musical talents with us last evening!

2. Items coming home today: Pink slip, mission envelope, TST, Grade Report, green memory work slip, Lunch Order, Crusader Classic Help sheet, Christmas Party note

3. Items to return to school tomorrow: Pink slip, filled mission envelope, signed portion of grade report, memory slip, lunch order, Crusader Classic help sheet - FILLED out!

4. Spirit Wear is here! Pick up your order on Friday!

God's Blessings on your evening!

Christ Light - Along with Paul, we confess we are, "chief of sinners." Thanks to be to our gracious, loving God who forgives us daily; Ws. 4b
Memory Work - Hymn 24 st. 1 & 4
Math - We mentally divided decimal numbers by 10 and 100; Lesson 52 #1-30, 30 is EC
World History - Read Lesson 5, Notes, Wb. 54
Science - None
English - Test tomorrow!
Literature - We started our story, "Tuesday of the Other June" which talks about bullying
Spelling - List 13 worksheets due Friday - List 13 Test on Friday!
Handwriting - Ws. "d" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Ws. 10-1 on the Geography of Europe

WoD: gemnar (unscramble!)

Announcements

1. Joins us for the the annual Trinity Christmas Concert tonight which features many of the talented musicians in our congregation sharing the GOOD news of Jesus' birth. 6:30 pm tonight in church....see you there!

Blessings!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 4a from Monday
No Catechism assignment. We are continuing our review of the last 27 lessons in class.
Memory Work - "Peace, Peace"
Math - We rounded decimal numbers; Lesson 51 #1-30 (30 part b is extra credit)
World History - No class today because of the Jr. Choir singing at Mr. Jurgens' funeral
Science - Mineral Resources and how we can help conserve them; Ws. 7-1
English - Reviewed sentences and verb tenses; Ws. 7-1
Literature - We read the novel excerpt, "Barrel of Chicken," today. It wasn't anything what we expected just by reading the title! Ask your student to summarize the story for you; Pg. 71 #1-3 on plot
Spelling - List 13 worksheets and Test on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "d" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We watched a video on the geography of Greece

WoD: ldfroe (can you unscramble the WoD?)

God's Blessings!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - God gives the Israelites His holy law; Ws. 4a
Memory Work - "Peace and Joy"
Math - Investigation 5 with group members on collecting data
World History - We discussed the Roman Empire today along with Julius Caesar and Augustus; Read Lesson 4, Notes, and Wb. 53
Science - We started reading in Chapter 7 today on Natural Resources. We will be discussing how we can conserve these.
English - We reviewed sentences with direct objects; Vocabulary Word and Ws. 32
Literature - The students exchanged their quizzes from last Friday on "Dragon, Dragon" and "Michael Egerton"; Quizzes are due tomorrow
Spelling - List 13 Pretest and worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "a" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We introduced our South America country projects today. Each student has been assigned a country and given tag board. Projects are due on January 13th.

WoD: bananas

Announcements

1. If you're able to come in the classroom and watch the students from about 11 - noon on Tuesday, December 12, please let me know.

2. BOX TOPS!!!! Bring them in!!!!

God's Blessings on a wonderful evening!

Week of 12/12 - 12/16

Please see the note below!

Here are the tests for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 13 Pretest
Tuesday - None
Wednesday - None
Thursday - English Chapter 7 Test
Friday - Spelling List 13 Test

Keep on working on the Christmas Eve service! There will be no words or music sheets allowed at rehearsals starting this Thursday.

Let's have a good week, 6th grade...hoping this teacher has a voice tomorrow. God Bless!

Help Needed

I would very much like to attend the Bill Jurgens funeral on Tuesday of this week. Is there anyone that would be willing to watch the class for that hour? I can make sure that there is an appropriate movie to view so it would be an easy job! Let me know if you are able/willing.

Email: mlau@trinitycaledonia.org

Assignments and Announcements

Memory Work - Continue to work on Christmas Eve service; Hymn 24 st. 2 (boys) or st. 3 (girls)
Math - We reviewed the last 10 lessons and had "Math Fun Friday"
World History - Lesson 3, Notes, and Wb. 52 (assignment from Thursday)
Science - No assignment...we took the test
Literature - 5 Quiz questions on "Dragon, Dragon" and "Michael Egerton"

7/8 Geography - We took the test today - South America Map Test is on Friday, December 16th!!

WoD: pictures

Have a blessed weekend!

Box Tops

Thing #478 that you need to know about Miss Lau: I don't like losing!

Right now we are in last place in the whole school for collecting Box Tops- let's go people! Collect those Box Tops and bring them in. Ask your neighbors - grandparents - uncles/aunts - barber - everyone you know!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 3b from Wednesday
Catechism - We started working through our big review today of Lessons 1-27; No Assignment
Memory Work - "Joyful, Joyful Medley"
Math - Test Corrections
World History - We talked about the government of Rome and Hannibal's war elephants; Read Lesson 3, notes, and Wb. 52
Science - Chapter 6 Test tomorrow!
English - We reviewed Direct Objects and helping verb/main verbs today; Ws. 31 and Vocabulary Word (stagnant)
Literature - Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences) on what a good friend is OR a description of the camp in "Michael Egerton"
Spelling - List 12 worksheets and TEST tomorrow!
Handwriting - Ws. "a" lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Test tomorrow!

WoD: Gatorade (extra sticker if you write Miss Lau's favorite flavor)

Announcements:

1. Items coming home: Pink slips, No Grade Reports (only given to those who are currently ineligible), Mission Envelopes, note from Teacher Recognition Committee, graded papers, TST (paper, email, or to the right --->)

2. Items to return to school: Pink slips, filled Mission Envelopes

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - God provides for us every day. Sending his Son to die for us to providing our homes and school; Ws. 3b
Catechism - Ws. 27 from Tuesday
Memory Work - Part F on Christmas Service
Math - Decimal number lines and dividing by fractions (multiply by the reciprocal!); Lesson 50 #1-30 and EF
World History - We explored the land of Italy today and decided we want to go on a field trip there...I will start collecting donations :-); Read Lesson 2, Notes, and Wb. 50
Science - We started to fill out the study guide in class. Students should finish the study guide for tomorrow and we will work through it and review in class. TEST ON FRIDAY!
English - No class today...extra study time given so that we can all attend church this evening!
Literature - We finished up our story of Michael Egerton...not the ending we expected! Pg. 65 #1-7 complete sentences for the review questions.
Spelling - List 12 worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "a" lower case and cursive

7/8 Geography - Pg. 256 #1-8 Review Questions - complete sentences!! Test on Friday

WoD: water

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 3a from Monday
Catechism - God commands to help our neighbor's in everything; Ws. 27
Memory Work - Christmas Eve service parts D & E
Math - We divided by decimal numbers today; Lesson 49 #1-30, EF
World History - We continued to watch our video on Ancient Rome; Read Lesson 1 on the geography of Italy, take notes, Wb. 49
Science - Review worksheet on Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic rocks
English - Irregular and regular verbs, Verb tenses; Ws. 30
Literature - No Assignment...we began reading "Michael Egerton" today
Spelling - List 12 Worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "a"

7/8 Geography - We studied Peru today; Ws. 9-4

WoD: eraser

Announcements:

1. I am making myself available to all students from 3:30 - 5 on Tuesday and Thursdays for after school help. The work is getting more difficult and with our busy day, it is hard for some to get that extra help that is needed from me. I understand this doesn't work for boys' basketball players. Let me know if your son needs extra help and we can work something else out...possible before school. We will do our best during the day but sometimes that extra is needed!

Please email me with questions or to set up a day that your student can come in.

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - God blesses beyond what we deserve yet sometimes we, like the Israelites in the desert, fail to say, "Thank you, Lord," for everything he has done for us; Ws. 3a
Catechism - Ws. 26 from Thursday
Math - Subtracting mixed fractions with regrouping
World History - We watched a video today on Ancient Rome. Again, with this chapter we will focus on their advances in technology that have benefited us today.
Science - We finished up our study of metamorphic rocks; Ws. 6-4
English - We learned a new pattern of sentences today adding Direct Objects; Classify 4 Sentences and Vocabulary Word "adversary"
Literature - We finished up our short story of "Dragon, Dragon" by discussing our review questions and group work
Spelling - List 12 Pretest and worksheets due Friday. Spelling City is update...check it out!
Handwriting - Ws. "p" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We read Lesson 3 on Brazil; Ws. 9-3

WoD: Cheerios

We had a special visitor today, Charlie! It was great to see him (he got quite tall) and the kids enjoyed spending some extra recess time with him during his short visit.

Have a good evening, all!

Better late than never...Week of 12/5 - 12/9

We continue to work on our Christmas Eve recitation. Please encourage your child to practice each night.

Monday - Spelling Pretest 12
Tuesday - None
Wednesday - None
Thursday - Math Test 9 and Power Up Test
Friday - Science Chapter 6 Test; Spelling Test 12

Enjoy your week!

Assignments and Announcements

Catechism - Ws. 26 from Thursday
Memory Work - Continue to work on Christmas Eve material for next week
Math - We learned how to find the circumference of a circle using Pi and radius/diameter; Lesson 47 #1-30 and EF
Science - We started to study metamorphic rocks today and did a wax experiment...that kind of failed due to someone's mistake :-); No Assignment
English - No Assignment...we shared our Final Drafts in class
Literature - We finished our story, "Dragon, Dragon"; Page 57 #1-6 (complete sentences and Dragon picture)
Handwriting - Ws. "p"- lowercase and cursive

GO CRUSADERS!

WoD: rock, paper, scissors

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 2b from Wednesday
Catechism - God forbids us to covet things that our neighbor has: money, property, house, etc.; Ws. 26
Memory Work - Hymn 55 st. 3 & 4
Math - We learned how to put decimals in expanded notation and mentally multiply decimal numbers by 10 and 100; Lesson 46 #1-30 EVENS
World History - No Assignment
Science - We completed our study on Sedimentary rocks; Ws. 6-3
English - Final Draft due Friday
Literature - Unknown words for "Dragon, Dragon"
Spelling - List 11 Worksheets are due on Friday. The Test will take place on Friday.
Handwriting - Ws. "p" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Chapter 9, Lesson 1 worksheet on South America gaining independence

WoD: chopsticks

Announcements:

1. Items coming home today: Pink slips, GRADE REPORTS, mission envelopes, December school calendars, School Directory, Art supply note - IMPORTANT

2. Items to return on Friday: Pink slips, bottom portion of grade reports, filled mission envelopes

Have a blessed evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Moses and the Israelites cross the Red Sea and God delivers us from OUR enemies; Ws. 2b
Catechism - Ws. 25 from Tuesday
Memory Work - Hymn 55 st. 1 & 2
Math - Test 8 Corrections
World History - No Assignment...we took the chapter test on Ancient Greece today
Science - Read Pgs. 198-202 and take notes on Sedimentary Rocks
English - We revised and edited today; Final Drafts are due on Friday (students are allowed to type these)
Literature - We began a short story entitled, "Dragon, Dragon". Students should go through the 1st part that was read today and pick out any unknown words.
Spelling - List 11 worksheets and test on Friday...practice on Spelling City!
Handwriting - Ws. "p" - cursive and lowercase

7/8 Geography - We watched a video on the geography of the countries around the Andes Mountains. Students received their Map Test study guide for South America. This should be filled out by Friday, December 2nd. Map Test is set for Friday, December 16.

WoD: shepherd

Announcements:

1. Party tomorrow...parents invited! We eat around noon and watch the movie in the afternoon. We will eat lunch on the floor...per tradition...if anyone has any blankets that we could use, please bring them in for the afternoon.

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 2a from Monday
Catechism - What does God command in the 8th Commandment? He wants us to defend others, speak well of them, and take their words and actions in the kindest possible way; Ws. 25
Memory Work - Narrator parts due tomorrow; Hymn 55 on Thursday and Friday
Math - We divided decimal numbers by whole numbers today; Lesson 45 #1-30 and EF
World History - Study for the Chapter 6 Test on Greece. We went over the entire study guide today in class.
Science - We classified a box of rocks today. We found some cool stuff such as a chunk Amethyst from Brazil that cost $1.50! Thanks to Miss Lau's dad for lending us his collection for our unit.
English - Persuassive Essay outline (checked by me with an "OK") and rough draft
Literature - No new assignment
Spelling - List 11 worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "p" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - No new assignment...we took the Chapter 8 Test today

WoD: computer

Announcements:

1. Chinese Food Party - bring in the SLIPS tomorrow...I can wait on receiving the money!

2. The December Memory Work calendar is now posted to the right.

Blessings on your evening!

Chinese Food and Memory Work

...they go together. Right?

Just a reminder to get those party slips in by Wednesday. The new Memory Work calendar for December came home today along with the Christmas Service for this year. Recitation A is due tomorrow, narrator parts due on Wednesday, Hymn 55 st. 1 & 2 on Thursday, and Hymn 55 st. 3 & 4 on Friday. I would have the calendar on the blog, but a website I use to do that is not working properly. I will hopefully get that up tomorrow.

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We talked about the first Passover; Ws. 2a
Catechism - Ws. 24 from last Tuesday
Memory Work - We handed out and highlighted the Christmas Eve Service today. We also got a new Memory Work Calendar for December; Recitation A for tomorrow
Math - Simplifying and Comparing Decimal Numbers; Lesson 44 #1-30
World History - Study Guides were handed out today...test Chapter 6 on Wednesday!
Science - We finished up our lesson (Lesson 2) on Igneous Rocks. I brought in a rather large collection of my dad's rocks that the students have been challenged to decide what rock belongs with what name; Ws. 6-2
English - Topic and 3 ideas for persuasive essay
Literature - "Number the Stars" Unit Test and Book Report idea due tomorrow
Spelling - List 11 Wks.
Handwriting - Ws. "j" from last Tuesday

7/8 Geography - TEST tomorrow!

WoD: concessions

Announcements:

1. Bring in your Christmas ornament for our classroom tree!

2. A note today went home with your students about a special lunch on Thursday. Sorry for the short notice. With the short week last week, I didn't want the note getting lost over the long weekend. If you can't bring in the money by Thursday morning, I will accept it on Friday or next week....no worries!

Blessings on your evening!

Week of 11/28 - 12/2

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! My break was spent on the west side of the state in Onalaska. Lots of family time, early morning shopping, bowling, games, and lots of time with my puppy nephew, Mauer, made for a GREAT few days away; however, I am ready to get back in the classroom!

We will start practicing for our Christmas Eve service this week. Memory Work will be a bit heavier the first couple weeks of December. I will be asking for you the parents to listen to them at home and send in a slip saying that they did it well for you. This will help us out in the classroom by saving us some time.

Here are the tests for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 11 Pretest
Tuesday - None
Wednesday - Math Test 8a and Power Up Test; History Chapter 6 Test
Thursday - PARTY DAY (more information to come soon...)
Friday - Spelling List 11 Test; Hymn 55 st. 1-4

We begin decorating the classroom for Christmas tomorrow. Don't forget your ornament! Have a great Sunday, all!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We studied the plagues today and why they had to happen; Ws. 1b
Catechism - Ws. 24 from Tuesday
Math - Lesson 43 #1-30
World History - Pg. 214 #1-11
Science - None
Literature - Book Report Idea
Handwriting - Ws. "j" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Chapter Review

WoD: gravy

Have a blessed Thanksgiving, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 1a
Catechism - We talked about the 8th commands and how God forbids us to talk bad about each other including spreading rumors; Ws. 24
Math - We gave our brains a break from the hard work yesterday and reviewed the lesson and learned how to rename fractions (slightly less complicated :-); Lesson 42 #1-30
World History - We talked about Alexander the Great (not AZ) and his accomplishments; Wb. 48 on Chapter 6 vocabulary
Science - We began our Lesson on rocks; finish reading Lesson 1 and Ws. 6-1
English - Test Today! No Assignment
Literature - We finished up our book today. I gave most of the students (those with the old, battered books) their book to keep. "Number the Stars" is one of my favorite books. Please ask your student to lend you THEIR new book! Quiz due tomorrow
Handwriting - Ws. "j" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Chapter 8 Vocabulary Review

WoD: stuffing

Announcements:

1. Mrs. Wierschke will be in our classroom tomorrow afternoon so that I may leave early to get most of the way home before dark. Thank You!

2. We will decorate the classroom after Thanksgiving break for Christmas. All students are encouraged to bring an ornament to decorate our classroom tree. They will get these back!

3. We will pick names for the Christmas exchange on Wednesday so that students can get up at 5 am to shop for that special gift.

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Moses stands up to Pharaoh, "Let my people go!"; Ws. 1a
Catechism - Ws. 23 from Thursday
Memory Work - #497, 500, 506, 522
Math - Finding a percent of a number (sales tax, tips, etc.) Test your student to have them come up with the tip the next time you eat out (I taught them a handy trick to do in their heads!); Lesson 41 #1-30
World History - Today we studied Athens-culture, arts, government and WAR; Read Lesson 4, Notes, and Wb. 47
Science - We introduced the next Chapter on Rocks; No Assignment
Literature - We read Chapter 17 in class and began work on illustration dictionaries; Students were each assigned a word or two to complete for this group activity for tomorrow
English - We reviewed for the test tomorrow; Ws. 28
Handwriting - Ws. "s" - lowercase and cursive
No Spelling this week but go on Spelling City and review past lessons!

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 4 and Ws. 8-4

WoD: turkey

Announcements:

1. Is there anyone that would be willing to come in on Wednesday and watch the students from 2 - 3:30 pm? I would be eternally thankful!

2. We will decorate the classroom after Thanksgiving break for Christmas. All students are encouraged to bring an ornament to decorate our classroom tree. They will get these back!

3. We will pick names for the Christmas exchange on Wednesday so that students can get up at 5 am to shop for that special gift.

Blessings on your evening!

Week of 11/21 - 11/23

Happy Weekend, all!

With a short week this week, we do not have a lot going on. I am looking for a parent volunteer to possibly watch the kids on Wednesday at about 2:15 till the end of the day. Let me know if you are able and willing.

Tests for this week:

Monday - None
Tuesday - English Chapter 6 Test
Wednesday - None

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Open Gym today from 2 - 3:30 pm, Adult (high school on up) Volleyball from 6:30 - 8 pm. Come one, come all!

Assignments and Announcements

Catechism - Ws. 23 from Thursday
World History - Read Lesson 3, notes, and Wb. 46 (was assigned on Thursday, due on Monday)
Current Events - Find an article in the Journal Sentinel from Wednesday (handed out today) and summarize IN YOUR OWN WORDS - due on Wednesday. Students may type this but it is not required.
Science - Chapter 5 TAKE HOME Test - books and notes are allowed to be used
Handwriting - Ws. "s" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Lessons 1-3 Review worksheets due Monday

WoD: deer hunting

God's blessings on a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 13b from Wednesday
Catechism - God commands us to help our neighbors improve and protect his/her property; Ws. 23
Memory Work - Hymn 145 stanzas 1 & 2
Math - We took Test 7 today; Test corrections
World History - Students are to read Lesson 3 on the Golden Age of Athens, take notes, Wb. 46
Science - Chapter 5 Review Ws. (Test tomorrow will be a take-home, open book test)
English - We reviewed sentences and PNA and I!; Ws. 25
Literature - We read Chapter 16 in class; No Assignment
Spelling - List 10 worksheets and Test on Friday...play a game on Spelling City!!
Handwriting - Ws. "s" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 3 and Notes...be prepared for a quiz on Cuba based on Lesson 3 and the video we watched on Tuesday on Fidel Castro

WoD: stop bullying

Announcements:

1. Spirit Wear order is due tomorrow!

2. PTA Meeting is tonight at 6:30 pm. 6th graders are in charge of bring a snack!

3. We have been talking about bullying in our class this week as it has become a problem. I have written a letter to each family in our class to explain what we have done in class this week to help solve the problem. Please read it with your children and talk about it at home.

4. Notes coming home: Teacher Recognition note, Christmas Bulletin contest note, TST (email, paper, or to the right), 6th grade parent letter, Concession letter, Graded papers, Skating note

5. Items to return to school: Spirit Wear order!, pink slips, mission envelopes

See you all at PTA this evening!!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - God has made many promises that we can trust in and rest our faith in; Ws. 13b
Catechism - Ws. 22 due Thursday..."With Your Family"!!
Memory Work - 8th Commandment
Math - Using zeros as placeholders and working with pie charts; Lesson 40 #1-29, 30 is EC
World History - We discussed the difference between Sparta and Athens today. It became a heated discussion as there were major differences on how the boys and girls were trained; Read about historical maps (Pgs. 196-197) and Wb. 45
Science - Read Pgs. 173-175 and Ws. 5-3
Literature - NTS Chapters 13 - 15 Quiz
English - Subordinate and Independent Clauses and Complex Sentences; Ws. 25
Spelling - List 10 worksheets are due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "s" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 2 and Notes

WoD: forgiveness

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 13a from Monday
Catechism - We continued our study of the 7th Commandment today by discussing why we don't take our neighbor's money or property; Ws. 22
Math - We multiplied decimal numbers today and reviewed squaring numbers; Lesson 39 #1-30 and EF
World History - We discussed the geography of Greece and its affect on the people. We also viewed some BEAUTIFUL pictures; Read Lesson 2, Notes, and Wb. 44
Science - Gemstone posters should be finished for tomorrow
English - Write 3 sentences using a possessive noun adjective and an interjection & Vocabulary Word Box
Literature - We discussed chapter 13 and 14 in class and played vocabulary charades; No assignment
Spelling - List 10 worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "s" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We watched a video on Cuba today, especially learning about Fidel Castro and his influence; No Assignment

WoD: magnet

After a great night last night (Go Pack G0!), make tonight even better! God bless.

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light- We talked about how Moses sinned and went his own way; Ws. 13a
Catechism - Ws. 21 from Thursday!
Memory Work - #443, 458, and 459 in blue Catechism book
Math - Adding/Subtracting decimal numbers and whole numbers, squares an square roots; Lesson 38 #1-30
World History - We began our Chapter on Ancient Greece by watching a video; Read Lesson 1, Notes, and Wb. 43
Science - Students are to select a gemstone of their choice and research it for tomorrow (they wrote down specifics in class)
English - We shared our final drafts in class; No new assignment
Literature - We read Chapter 14 in our groups today and compared it to "Little Red Riding Hood"
Spelling - List 10 Pretest and worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "r" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - We started our chapter on Central American and the Caribbean Islands; Read Lesson 1 and Notes

WoD: guinea pig

Have a great evening!

Week of 11/14 - 11/18

I hope that you are all enjoying a relaxing weekend. Basketball players and parents are reminded that our only games this week will take place on Friday night at St. Lucas. Saturday's games at St. Paul's, Franklin have been cancelled and rescheduled for January 28th.

Tests for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 10 Pretest
Tuesday - None
Wednesday - None
Thursday - Math Test 7 and Power Up Test 7
Friday - Science Chapter 5 Test; Spelling List 10 Test

Offering total for 6th Grade as of 11/11: $22.80

Have a great week, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements

Catechism - Ws. 21 from Tuesday
Math - We added and subtracted decimal numbers; Lesson 37, #1-30 and EF
History - We took the History Chapter 5 Test today!
English - Final Draft of 5 paragraph expository essay
Literature - Read Chapter 13 of NTS
Handwriting - Ws. "r" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - After two days of big tests, take a break from all that is geography this weekend.

WoD: yellow sweater (a first for me today...wearing yellow other than Crusader gold. It's the small things in life, you know.)

Announcements:

1. We had a surprise for the students today: The Windy City Players came and performed "Tom Sawyer" for us. JG even got to be a part of the play! Because of the play, we do not have a Science assignment for Monday.

2. We got a new classmate. Curly is black and brown and fuzzy. So far he listens to his teacher and gets along with his classmates. He was a little noisy at lunch time during devotion but with a little instruction, he will learn to behave appropriately.

Happy 11/11/11 and Veteran's Day! Thanking God for all those who have served, are serving, or will serve for our country and the freedoms we enjoy.

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 12b from Wednesday
Catechism - We talked about how we use the blessings of property and income (7th Commandment); Ws. 21
Memory Work - Hymn 206 st. 1
Math - Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers; Lesson 36 #1-30
World History - Chapter 5 Test on Friday!
Science - We reviewed atoms and studied the Periodic Table; Ws. 5-2
English - Rough Draft for 5 paragraph expository essay
Literature - 1 Diamante Poem and 1 Part of Speech Poem on characters from NTS
Spelling - List 9 worksheets and Test tomorrow!
Handwriting - Ws. "r" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Central America and Carribean Map Tests...play the games to the right!

WoD: birthday

Announcements

1. Things coming home today: Pink Slips, mission envelopes, NO GRADE REPORTS, graded papers, Hot Lunch, Boy Pioneer Note, TST (email, paper, on the blog!), Box Top Context

2. Things to return to school tomorrow: Pink Slips, mission envelopes

3. SPIRIT WEAR - SEND IN YOUR ORDER BY NOVEMBER 18TH!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - God blesses us through our parents who are His representatives to take care of us; Ws. 12b
Catechism - Ws. 20 from Tuesday...don't forget the "With Your Family" section!
Memory Work - 7th Commandment
Math - We took the test today; Test Corrections for tomorrow
World History - Study for the Test on Friday! We filled out the study guides in class today
Science - We began our study of atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements today; No Assignment
English - We started our writing project for this chapter today; Outline for "My Three Favorite...." due tomorrow
Literature - Read Chapter 12 of NTS and complete Quiz and Word search for Chapters 9-12
Spelling - List 9 Worksheets and Test on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "r" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Chapter 7 Test tomorrow...Map Test on Friday!

WoD: cookie

Announcements

1. ALL B Team Parents - There is no game against St. Paul's, Franklin next Saturday. They had too many conflicts. It has been moved to January 28th - same times, same place (minus the A teams).

Have a spectacular Wednesday!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 12a from Monday
Catechism - We finished up our study of the 6th Commandment by looking at what God commands: live a pure a decent life; Ws. 20 and "With Your Family" section
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - More work with decimals and fractions today; Lesson 35 #1-30; Test tomorrow!
World History - The review began today; Pg. 172 #1-12, 6-12 in complete sentences
Science - We continued our study of minerals and the ID process; Read Page 160 and complete Ws. 5-1
English - No Assignment - test today
Literature - We worked on our vocabulary words today; No Assignment
Spelling - List 9 worksheets and Test due Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "r" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Fill out the study guide for Chapter 7; Test on Thursday

WoD: hot chocolate

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Joseph and Jacob trusted in God to bring them back to the promised land. We realize that while we are citizens of this world, our real citizenship is with Jesus in heaven; Ws. 12a
Catechism - Ws. 19 from Friday - "With Your Family" section!
Memory Work - #431, 440 in blue Catechism book
Math - Decimal place value (tenths, hundredths, ten thousandths
Science - We started a new unit on Minerals. If students have some examples, they are allowed and couraged to bring them in to class starting tomorrow. Finished reading Pgs. 154 & 155 on streak and luster.
World History - We discussed the Han Dynasty today and we are at the end of the chapter; Wb. 39 on distribution maps and Wb. 42 on the chapter vocabulary
English - We shared our creative writing assignments and reviewed Chapter 5; Ws. 23 and Test tomorrow!
Literature - We discussed figurative language and read NTS chapter 11 in class; No Assignment
Spelling - List 9 Pretest today and worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "k" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - Mexico projects are due tomorrow! Chapter 7 Test on Thursday, Central America/Caribbean Map Tests on Friday

WoD: glasses

Week of 11/7 - 11/11

Weekend greetings from sunny and windy Mankato, Minnesota! I am enjoying some much needed family time with my sisters, brother-in-law, and three of my very active nephews.

I truly enjoyed meeting with each and every one of you and look forward to the 2nd quarter.

Here are the tests for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 9 Pretest
Tuesday - English Chapter 5 Test
Wednesday - Math Test 6 and Power Up Test 6
Thursday - Geography 7/8 Chapter 7 Test
Friday - World History Chapter 5 Test; Geography 7/8 Map Tests; Spelling List 9 Test

God's Blessings on the rest of the weekend!

Assignments and Announcements

Catechism - Ws. 19
Science - No Assignment, we tested today on Chapter 4
World History - Read Lesson 4, notes, and Wb. 41
English - Creative Writing assignment (typed!)
Literature - Figurative Language worksheet
Handwriting - Ws. "f" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - Mexico project due Tuesday

WoD: blackberry

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 10b/11a due on Friday
Catechism - We began our study on the 6th Commandment today by talking about what marriage is (lifelong commitment between husband and wife); Ws. 18
Memory Work - Hymn 201 st. 1 & 2
Math - We worked with changing percents into fractions; Lesson 33 #1-30 and Early Finishers
Science - CHAPTER 4 TEST TOMORROW!
World History - We talked about the Qin (chin) Dynasty today including the Great Wall of China and the Clay Army; Read Lesson 4, notes, and Wb. 41
Spelling - List 8 Worksheets and Test tomorrow!
Handwriting - Ws. "f" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - We started working on a project today to review our study of Mexico. Each student is to do research tonight on their assigned section (Roots, Government, Culture, or Economy)

W0D: conferences

Assignments:

1. Items coming home today - Scholastic Book Order info (double sided!), Pizza Hut BookIt program calendar, TST (email, paper, side column --->), Birthday for Jesus info, Spirit Wear Order, graded papers, pink slips, mission envelopes

2. Items to return to school tomorrow - Pink slips, EMPTY folders, mission envelopes

3. Scholastic Book Order due November 11. November BookIt due November 30. Spirit Wear Order due November 18.

See you all at our conference tonight or tomorrow!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We talked about how we are all part of a family of believers and just as God forgives us, we should forgive the sins of others; Ws. 11a
Memory Work - #398 & 425 in blue Catechism book (new MW calendars ----->)
Catechism - Ws. 17 "With Your Family"
Math - We worked on expanded notation and elapsed time problems. We had to spend alot of time on elapsed time problems so the assignment focuses on just those. Ws. (both sides) and #4, 9, and 27 from the book
Science - Fill out the Chapter 4 Study Guide
World History - Read Lesson 3, take notes, and Wb. 40
English - We reviewed our Q and A flow and compound sentences; Ws. 22
Literature - Students played "Vocabulary Concentration" and read Chapters 9 & 10 in class; No Assignment
Spelling - List 8 worksheets and Test on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "k"(lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - We finished our discussion of Mexico today; Vocabulary Activity due Thursday

WoD: chocolate

Announcements:

1. Report Cards came home TODAY! I look forward to meeting with all of the parents to discuss your child's progress throughout the 1st quarter.

Have a blessed evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 10b from Monday on Joseph and his brothers
Catechism - We finished up the 5th commandment with a great discussion on who are neighbors are and how we can help them...even those that hurt us! Ws. 17
Math - We all became carpet layers today and learned how to find the area of a room; Lesson 31 #1-30
Science - More review of Chapter 4; Pg. 136 #3-13 (8 and 9 in complete sentences)
World History - Students will read about the Shang and Zhou Dynasties in China; Read Lesson 2, Notes, Wb. 38
English -
Literature - Students played "Vocabulary Concentration" today to practice the vocabulary words for Chapters 9-12; Postcard to Papa due on Wednesday
Spelling - List 8 worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "k"

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 4 and Notes

WoD: pencil

Assignments:

1. November Calendars are coming home today.

2. Are you a basketball/cheerleading parent? Be sure to hand in your concessions sheet tomorrow!

Have a GREAT evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We continued our study of Joseph and how God blessed him through his hardships; Ws. 10b
Catechism - No Assignment
Memory Work - 6th Commandment
Math - We investigated how to measure angles with protractors today; Ws. IA10
Science - We began reviewing Chapter 4
World History - We introduced our new chapter on (insert gong noise here) China; Read Lesson 1, notes, and Wb. 37
Literature - We took the NTS quiz on Chapters 5-8
English - We learned about compound sentences; Vocab Word (callous) and Ws. 20
Spelling - List 8 Pre-test and worksheets due Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "F"

PE - We started a unit on badminton today!
7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 3 and Notes...possible quiz!

WoD: Martin Luther

Announcements:

1. Elegant Farmer Fundraising $$$ is due on November 2nd!!

2. Boys' B team starts on Thursday after school.

Happy Reformation Day!

Week of 10/31 - 11/4

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy their extended weekends. I enjoyed attending Teacher's Conference at Wisconsin Lutheran High School on Thursday and Friday where I not only got to see old friends but also got to learn new things to help the students in our classroom. One of the most exciting classes was a Physical Education class with one of my college professors. I'm excited to implement some of the things that I learned!

We have a full week minus the half day on Friday this week. Mr. Habeck will visit our classroom on Monday morning. I also have the privilege to meet with each student's parents on Thursday and Friday. (If there is a problem with the time assigned, I am available to meet Monday - Wednesday...let me know!)

Tests for the week:

Monday: Spelling List 8 Pre-test; NTS open book Quiz on Chapters 5-8
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: None
Thursday: None
Friday: Science Chapter 4 Test; Spelling List 8 Test

God's Blessings on your week!

Assignments and Announcements

The 6th graders had a pretty easy morning. We finished our study of Martin Luther and watched a video that took us to Germany to the many places where Luther lived, studied, and preached.

We took the Math Test - no new assignment. We shared our land form projects and took the History Test - again, no new assignments.

The students should enjoy four days vacation with no homework!

See you on Sunday for church as we thank God for the blessings of the Reformation. Have a great weekend, everyone!

WoD: Reformation

The field trip today was AWESOME! The weather couldn't have been more perfect, the kids did well (no one fell in!) and we were all able to enjoy God's beautiful creation together! Thank you to the four wonderful moms who drove us to and from the Nature Center.

PLEASE NOTE: Folders did come home today. Pink slips and mission envelopes should return tomorrow. The Parent Consultation schedule did not make it in to most folders. I will email a copy out tonight and send home the paper copy tomorrow. Sorry!

Homework for tomorrow:

Martin Luther Lesson 2 should have come home today. Please encourage them to read it to you.

They have a history test tomorrow...please study with them!

The Landform Projects are due TOMORROW!

WoD: CANOEING!

Have a fabulous evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We started a study of Martin Luther today. The students are to bring their lesson home and read it to you this evening and also have the activity completed for tomorrow.
Catechism - Ws. 16 (from Thursday..."With Your Family"!!)
Memory Work - #353, 371 in blue Catechism book
Math - We multiplied and reduced fractions today; Lesson 29 #1-30 and Early Finishers
Science - Work on Land form project (due on Wednesday)
World History - Fill out Chapter 4 Study Guide for Tuesday
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - We learned about helping verbs, the NOT adverb, and natural and inverted sentences; No Assignment
Literature - We read Chapter 8 and made predictions for the upcoming events; Finish Character color charts
Spelling - No List this week
Handwriting - Ws. "h" (lower case and cursive)

WoD: tape

Announcements:

1. Students should pack a lunch for tomorrow in a disposable bag for our field trip. We will leave the back parking lot at 11 am. Students and chaperons should be prepared for damp weather! We will cancel the field trip by 9 am tomorrow morning. Parent drivers will be called if we cancel...NO NEW IS GOOD NEWS!

2. Some students received immunization info in their backpacks...check you student's bag tonight!!

Blessings on a great Monday evening!

Week of 10/24 - 10/26

I hope this finds you enjoying another beautiful Wisconsin weekend!

Reminder: The 6th graders head to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center on Tuesday, October 25th. Those parents that volunteered to drive, we'd like to leave the back parking lot no later than 11 am. We will return around 3 pm.

Reminder #2: We have a half day of school on Wednesday and no school on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Thank you to all the 6th graders who praised God with their voices this morning!

Tests for this week:

Monday - No Spelling List this week!
Tuesday - None
Wednesday - Math Test 5 and Power Up Test; History Chapter 4 Test
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School

Let's have a great week, 6th graders and parents!

Assignments and Announcements

Catechism - Ws. 16 (from Thursday)
Math - We reviewed angles today; Lesson 28 #2-30 EVENS
World History - Page 142 #1-11 (6-11 in complete sentences), Wb. pages for this chapter should be complete
Science - We've been studying the different regions and their landforms. Students got to pick a specific region today that they wanted to do further study on. Students should look for pictures and items to put on their piece of tag board that they will be given on Monday. This will help other students to learn more about that area.
English - We shared our 3 paragraph expository essay in class today; No Assignment
Literature - Read NTS Chapter 7 and complete character chart for Monday
Handwriting - Ws. "h"

WoD: globe

Announcements:

1. Thank you to all the parents who were able to come to the Basketball Meeting last evening. If you were unable to attend, Mr. Schultz and I will put together a packet of information for you and send them home next Tuesday.

2. Anyone who can help serve the Harvest dinner should meet by the kitchen about 15 minutes before the 1st or 2nd sitting begins. Thank You!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 9a/9b
Catechism - We began our study of the 5th Commandment. Today we focused on what God forbids - hurting or harming our neighbor in his body; Ws. 16
Memory Work - "Lord's Prayer"
Math - We practiced drawing circles with a compass and reviewed Lessons 26 & 27; Review worksheet
Science - We continue to work through Lesson 3 on landforms in the US; No Assignment
World History - Newspaper Activity (Friday); We dicussed the Indian Empires today which brings us to the end of another chapter - Pg. 142 #1-11 (6-11 COMPLETE SENTENCES) and Wb. 36
English - Final Drafts for 3 paragraph expository essay are due tomorrow
Literature - We read Chapter 6 in NTS today in class and discussed it; WWII Map activity due Friday
Spelling - List 7 Worksheets and Test are on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "h" (lowercase and cursive)

WoD: stapler

Announcements:

1. Papers coming home today: Grade Report with highlighted areas to work on, pink slip, mission envelope, Fundraising Information (Elegant Farmer), Parent/Teacher conference sign-up, TST (email, paper, to the right)

2. Things to return tomorrow: Grade Report (bottom portion ONLY), pink slip, mission envelope, Parent/Teacher conference sign-up

3. We sing on Sunday at 10:30 am. Students should be in our classroom at 10:10!

4. Basketball meeting at 6:30 pm! Tonight! Please come!

5. If there is anyone that would like to meet for Parent/Teacher conferences on Wednesday, November 2nd, please let me know. It would have to be after basketball practice is finished at 6:15. First come, first served!

Have a great Thursday evening.

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We learned about Joseph in Egypt and how God tested him; Ws. 9b
Catechism- Ws. 15 (remember: no "With Your Family" on this one)
Memory Work - 5th Commandment in blue Catechism book
Math - Lesson 27 #1-30, EF
No Science or History today because of the Intergenerational Fair
English - Parents are to revise the rough drafts and sign them tonight - no other work needs to be completed
Literature - Word searches for Section 2 plus 3 sentences are due tomorrow; Maps are due on Friday
Spelling - List 7 worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "h" (lowercase and cursive)

WoD: muffins

Announcements:

1. The Harvest Dinner needs more help with serving...is your 6th grader able? Dinner is at 11:45 or 1 pm. Please let me know ASAP if your student is able!

2. We sing at the 10:30 service this Sunday. Students should be in our room to warm up no later than 10:10.

3. Ask your student what they saw at the Intergenerational Fair today!

4. Do you have badminton equipment we could borrow for a few weeks? If so, label it somehow and send it with your child to school. We only need the rackets and birdies.

Have a good evening!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 9a from Monday
Catechism - Honoring God's representatives; Ws. 15 (no "With Your Family" section this time)
Math - Reducing Fractions and + and - mixed numbers; Lesson 26 #1-30
Science - We began our lesson on studying landforms; No Assignment!
World History - Read Lesson 5 on Indian Empires and complete Wb. 35
English - We went over our outlines today. Students are to write their rough draft for tomorrow
Literature - We took the quiz on Chapters 1-4 today; Continue to work on Map sheets that are due on Friday
Spelling - List 7 worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "h" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary practice due Thursday (no class on Wednesday)

WoD: cupcake

Announcements:

1. The first ever (at Trinity) Intergenerational Day will take place tomorrow. Our class goes through the fair from 11:40-12:15. Parents are welcome to explore with us!

2. Team pictures for Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, and Junior Choir will be taken tomorrow morning. If your son/daughter is involved in any of the sports teams listed, be sure to send their uniforms along to school tomorrow!

3. Those boys that signed up for basketball received a note from Mr. Schultz today.

4. Look for a Spirit Wear order form to come home soon with NEW items!

Thank you to Pastor Burgess for coming and visiting us this afternoon and talking about Prayer lists with us.

Have a totally tubular Tuesday!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Our lesson today was on Joseph and the sins that came from his brothers hating him; Ws. 9a
Catechism - Ws. 14 from Tuesday
Memory Work - #343 in blue Catechism book
Math - Test 4 Corrections
Science - We finished our study of maps in Lesson 2 by talking about topographical, geological, and hydrological maps; Ws. 4-2
World History - Students will read about Buddhism for tomorrow; Read Lesson 4 and Wb. 34
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - Writing Project!! Students are to fill out their essay outline for Tuesday
Literature - Word Search exchange (due Tuesday) Quiz on Ch.1-4 (Tuesday) Map activity (due Friday)
Spelling - List 7 Pretest and worksheets (due Friday)
Handwriting - Ws. "b" (lowercase and cursive)

WoD: highlighter

Announcements:

1. Field trip permission slips are due this week.

2. Team pictures for Volleyball, Soccer, and Junior Choir will take place on Wednesday. Students athletes should have all parts to their uniforms here!

What's worse than a Monday? A Monday after a Brewers' loss. :-( On that note, Go Packers and Badgers! Have a great Monday evening, all!

Week of 10/17 - 10/21

Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade volleyball girls in bringing home the 3rd place trophy yesterday! The boys' soccer team fought hard in the consolation game but came up just short of victory. Great job to all the Crusaders on a fun fall season.

Just a reminder that the Basketball Parent's Meeting is this Thursday, October 20th. Please make an effort to attend if your child will be participating in basketball this season.

Tests for this week:

Monday: Math Test 4 and Power-Up Test
Tuesday: Number the Stars Chapters 1-4 Quiz
Wednesday: None
Thursday: None
Friday: History Test

Have a great week, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - No Assignment
Catechism - Ws. 14 from Thursday
Memory Work - No Assignment for Monday
Math - Writing division answers as mixed numbers and finding multiples; Lesson 25 #2-30, Evens!
Science - Add a legend and a scale to maps
World History - Newspaper study today...propaganda techniques and activity due next Friday!
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - No Assignment...we took the test for Chapter 4 today.
Literature - Finish word search for NTS section 1 and finish reading Chapter 4
Spelling - No Assignment
Handwriting - Ws. "b"

Announcements:

1. Coming home today: Field trip note (didn't make its way into the boxes yesterday!), Tuition statements.

2. Come out to SLHS this weekend to cheer on the Crusader Soccer and Volleyball teams!

WoD: winning

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 8b from Wednesday
Catechism - Ws. 14
Memory Work - Psalm 73 (sheet or hymnal)
Math - Reteaching worksheet for Lessons 22 & 23
Science - Students are to finish reading Lesson 1 on maps and complete the worksheet
World History - No Assignment
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - Study for the English Test tomorrow
Literature - Students worked on comparing and contrasting the characters in NTS that we have met so far
Spelling - List 6 worksheets are due tomorrow! List 6 test will also be tomorrow
Handwriting - Ws. "b" (lowercase and cursive)

Announcements:

1. Items coming home today: Boy Pioneer Note, TST (email, paper, on the side menu) pink slip, mission envelope, NO grade reports - they will come home next week

2. Items to return tomorrow: pink slips, mission envelopes

3. A huge "Thank You!" to Pastor Wierschke and Mrs. Giese for stepping in for me this morning. My niece from North Carolina flew in this morning and it was so nice to be able to pick her up at the airport and go out for breakfast with her and my older sisters. The students were great...thank you to them, also!

WoD: faith

Have a great Thursday evening, everyone! Cheer loud for our Brew Crew!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We talked about how God blesses us even though we are unworthy; Ws. 8b
Catechism - Ws. 13, "With Your Family"
Memory Work - #283, 303, 321
Math - Adding and Subtracting fractions with common denominators; Lesson 24 #1-30 and EF
World History - We will look at the religion of Hinduism; Read Lesson 3 & Wb. 33
Science - Maps of made up world are due on Friday...paper was provided
English - We reviewed our Q & A flow; Ws. 18
Literature - Word Search for NTS chapters 1-4 due Monday
Spelling - List 6 Worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "b" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - We took an open-note test today on Chapter 5 - No new Assignment

WoD: Book Fair!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 8a from Monday
Catechism - We began our study of the 4th Commandment (a favorite of parents!); Ws. 13
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - Our topic today was rates and ratios. We learned how to figure out the time it will take to get from point A to point B if we know the total distance and the speed. What that means for you parents? No more, "Are we there yet?!" You are welcome; Lesson 23 #1-30 and EF
Science - Finish Chapter 3 take-home, open book Test
World History - We learned about the geography of the Indus River Valley and reviewed latitude and longitude lines; Read Lesson 2 and Wb. 31 & 32
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - We reviewed the skills learned in this chapter; Ws. 17
Literature - No Assignment - students were assigned to their literature groups for "Number the Stars." Most assignments will be completed in class.
Spelling - List 6 worksheets due on Friday. Practice with the words on Spelling Website!
Handwriting - Ws. "b" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - Page 138, #1-8 the questions (not the vocabulary!)

No news is good news!

WoD: tournament

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - We learned how God wants us to always rely on him to protect and provide for us; Ws. 8a
Catechism - Ws. 12 from last Thursday due on TUESDAY!
Memory Work - Fourth Commandment
Math - We learned how to solve equal groups word problems today; Lesson 22 #1-30
Science - Chapter 3 Test will be an open book, take home test which will be due on Wednesday
World History - We introduced Chapter 4 on the Indus River Valley; Read Lesson 1 and Wb. 30
Music/Art - No Assignment
English - We reviewed our Q & A flow for sentences, learned when to use "a" or "an", and studied contractions; Ws. 16 and Vocabulary Word
Literature - Freedom posters (posters with pictures or words that we think of when we hear the word "freedom")
Spelling - List 6 Pretest & Worksheets in spelling books
Handwriting - Ws. "l" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - No Assignment for Tuesday...we will continue our "interviews"

Announcements:

1. I have moved our schedule around a bit. We will now have Science and History in the morning and move English and Literature to after lunch.

WoD: celebrate

Have a marvelous Monday!

Week of 10/10 - 10/14

Happy weekend to you all! By now, I am enjoying the company of my family members in the La Crosse area. What a blessing that we all have to be surrounded by those who love and care for us. Be sure to thank God for that blessing today!

Here are the tests that are schedule for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 6 Pretest
Tuesday - Science Chapter 3 Test (we reviewed this week and will review again on Monday)
Wednesday - 7/8 Geography Chapter 5 Test
Thursday - No Tests
Friday - Math Test 4, English Chapter 4 Test (we will review each of these in class on Thursday), Spelling List 6 Test

Notable Notes:

Volleyball and Soccer tournaments will take place next week Friday - Sunday. Look for more information to come home SOON.

Book Fair is OPEN as of Sunday...stop in and check it out!

Have a great weekend, all!

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - No Assignment
Catechism - Ws. 12 from Tuesday
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - We learned divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 9, and 10; Lesson 21 #1-30, EVENS
English - We studied conjunctions, simple sentences, fragments, compound subjects, and compound verbs today; Ws. 15
Literature - We finished up the "Reader's Handbook" today. We will begin our first novel study on Monday of Number the Stars. You can read a summary of the novel HERE. Students are to write a paragraph in their Lit. Notebooks on what they would do if forced to leave their home and country.
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - More Chapter 3 review today; Pgs. 100-101 #2-13, 16-17
World History - No Assignment
News Currents - Papers came home today but no assignment with them
Spelling - No Assignment
Handwriting - Ws. "l" (lowercase and cursive)

WoD: touchdown

Assignments and Announcements

Christ Light - Ws. 7b from Wednesday
Catechism - We looked at what God commands in the 3rd Commandment; Ws. 12
Memory Work - Hymn 493 st. 1-4
Math - We tested on Lessons 1-20 today; Test corrections for tomorrow
English - We talked about subject, understood, and possessive pronouns today; Vocabulary Word box for "embellish"
Literature - Our topic for today was main ideas and supporting details on Pgs. 588-589; Write one main idea and 3 supporting details
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - No Class....testing....last day!!
World History - We took the Chapter 3 Test today; No Assignment
Spelling - List 5 worksheets are due tomorrow; Study for List 5 Test
Handwriting - Ws. "l" (lowercase and cursive)

Announcements:

1. Notes coming home - BookIt information and Calendar, Scholastic Book Order (online and paper), girls - cheerleading info (if interested), Hot Lunch menu for November, boys - Pioneer note, mission envelopes, pink slips, TST (paper copy, email, or to the right of this post, GRADE REPORTS

2. Notes to be returned on FRIDAY - Grade report (just the bottom portion), mission envelopes, pink slips

3. Children's Service at 8:50 am tomorrow! All are welcome to join!

WoD: strength

Blessings on a terrific Thursday evening.

Assignments and Announcements for Wednesday, 10/5

Christ Light - We talked about how God is always with us and what a great comfort that is;Ws. 7b
Catechism - Ws. 11 from Tuesday
Memory Work - #228, 246, and 274 in blue Catechism book
Math - We worked through an investigation on using fraction manipulatives in our math groups; No Assignment
English - No Class....testing
Literature - No Class....testing
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We started to review Chapter 3 for our test next week; Connecting Ideas and Vocabulary - Pgs. 99 and 100
World History - STUDY FOR CHAPTER 3 TEST!!!
Spelling - List 5 Worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "l" (lowercase and cursive)

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 4, take notes, and complete Ws. 5-4

WoD: clinch

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Assignments and Announcements for Tuesday, 10/5

Christ Light - Ws. 7a from yesterday
Catechism - We studied the 3rd Commandment today and what God forbids; Ws. 11
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - No Class....testing
English - We took the Chapter 3 Test today; No Assignment
Literature - We discussed the student's work from yesterday on inferences; Pg. 587 #1-6 in their Lit. Notebooks on judgements
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We partied like it was 1982 today; No Assignment
History - Chapter 3 Study Guide should be filled out by Wednesday!
Spelling - List 5 worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "l" (lower case, cursive)

Announcements:

1. THANK YOU!!!! The party today was awesome and it would not have been so without your help. Go Brewers!!!

WoD: pennant

Blessings on your evening.

Don't forget: BREWERS DAY tomorrow!! Wear you favorite Brewers Gear!!

Assignments and Announcements for Monday, 10/3

Christ Light - We studied the account of Jacob and Esau and learned how we should always trust in God to provide for all that we need; Ws. 7a
Catechism - Ws. 10...don't forget the "With Your Family" section
Memory Work - #219, 223 in blue Catechism book
Math - Our topic for today was finding the GCF (Greatest Common Factor); Lesson 20 #1-30 and EF
English - We reviewed for our English test tomorrow; Ws. 14 on practice sentences
Literature -We looked at how graphics help us when reading stories; Students should read about inferences on Pgs. 585-586 and do questions #1-5 in their notebooks
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - No class...testing
World History - No class...testing. They did receive their study guide for chapter 3 and they can fill it out for Wednesday - Test on Thursday!
Spelling - List 5 Worksheets due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "e"

7/8 Geography - Ws. 5-1 for Tuesday

Announcements:

1. Just a reminder, grade reports will come home this Thursday along with BookIt information and the October Book Order.

2. BREWER TAILGATE PARTY tomorrow! 12:15 - 2 pm! All parents are invited. We will be in the back parking lot so any yard games that are being brought can be put by my car in the morning. Thank you for bringing in your items and making our last minute party a success!

WoD: technology

Enjoy your Monday evening!

Week of 10/3 - 10/7

Welcome to October!

We will finish up our Terra Nova testing this Thursday. Any make-up tests will take place on Friday and the following Monday and Tuesday. The students have done a great job so far! Thank you, parents, for making sure your students are there each day.

The October Memory Work Calendar will be finished by Monday and posted on the blog to the right of this post. Updated grade reports will come home on Thursday along with a lot of graded papers (someone got caught up on their homework today...)!

Dates of importance in October:

4 - Brewer Tailgate Party
14 - 16 - Volleyball/Soccer Tournaments
19 - Inter-generational Day
7 & 21 - Children's Services
23 - 6th Grade sings in church!
25 - Canoeing at Schlitz Field Trip
26 - Half Day of School
27 & 28 - No School

Tests coming up this week:

Monday - List 5 Spelling Pretest
Tuesday - English Chapter 3 Test
Wednesday - No Tests
Thursday - Math Test 3 and Power Up Test & History Chapter 3 Test
Friday - List 5 Spelling Test

Have a great rest of the weekend and let's have a good week ahead.

Assignments and Announcements for Friday, 9/30

Christ Light - No Assignment
Catechism - Ws. 10 due Tuesday
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - No class....testing
English - We reviewed and learned about transition words; Ws. 13
Literature - Fact and Opinion - Read Pgs. 581-582, #1-3 on Pg. 582
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We learned about running water today; Ws. 3-4 and a picture of the Water Cycle on the back
World History - Pg. 108 #1-12 (6-12 Complete Sentences) & Wb. 29
Spelling - Took List 4 Test today; No Assignment
Handwriting - Ws. "e" due on Tuesday

Announcements:

1. Check backpacks for a final note on the Brewer Tailgate party.

2. Grade reports did not make their way into the folders last night. Please look for a copy on Monday in the backpack along with a slip to sign and return...thank you!

WoD: touchdown

Have a great sports weekend! See you at church on Sunday morning!

Brewer Tailgate Party

Did you see the note? If not, here it is:

PARTY NOTE

If you are able to donate for the party, turn the slip in tomorrow. Thank you!

Go Brewers!!

Correction - Party is on Tuesday, October 4th....oops!

Assignments and Announcements for Thursday, 9/29

Assignments:

Christ Light - Ws. 6a/6b from this week
Catechism - We studied the Sabbath Day today; Ws. 10
Memory Work -Hymn 304 st. 1-3
Math - Factors and prime numbers; Lesson 19 #1-30 EVENS
English - Testing....no class
Literature - Testing....no class
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We finished our lesson on Erosion today; Ws. 3-3
World History - We talked about the kingdoms of Nubia and Kush; Pg. 108, #1-12 (6-12: Complete Sentences) and Wb. 29 due MONDAY
Current Events - Newspaper sections with once sentence description of what can be found in each
Spelling - List 4 worksheets are due tomorrow; List 4 Test will be on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "e" - lowercase and cursive

Announcements:

1. Notes coming home today: TST (paper copy or email), pink slips, mission envelopes, Brewer Tailgating note, Basketball Info, grade report, October Calendar, Book Fair Info, pictures

2. Items to return tomorrow: pink slip, mission envelopes, Brewer Tailgating note, basketball commitment form, bottom portion of grade report

3. You will probably notice that not as many graded papers came home this week. While the papers are all graded from the past week, my pile of putting them in the computer is very high...my apologies! The amount in your student's folder shall be twice as high next week :-)

WoD: helmet

Anyone going to the Brewer pep rally? Enjoy! Have a good evening, everyone.

Miss Lau's email: mlau@trinitycaledonia.org

Assignments and Announcements for Wednesday, 9/28

Assignments:

Christ Light - We talked about the importance of God-fearing spouses in today's lesson of Isaac and Rebekah; Ws. 6b
Catechism - Ws. 9 plus the "With Your Family" section
Memory Work - 3rd Commandment...forgot book? Look to the right!
Math - Miss Lau's favorite: Averages! We also studied line graphs; Lesson 18, #1-30 and EF
English - Vocabulary Word (laudable) and Ws. 12
Literature - Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - Testing today....no class
World History - Testing today....no class
Spelling - Continue to work on List 4 worksheets and visit the Spelling City website
Handwriting - Ws. "e" from Tuesday

Announcements:

1. Still looking for someone to donate M & M's. Send me an email if you are interested.

2. Happy Birthday, Pastor Wierschke!

WoD: home run

Have a good evening!

Assignments and Announcements for Tuesday, 9/27

Assignments:

Christ Light - Ws. 6a from Monday
Catechism - We finished up our study of the 2nd Commandment: Honoring God's name; Ws. 9
Memory Work - None
Math - No class today....Terra Nova testing
English - We studied Subject-Verb agreement; Vocab. Word (Adamant) & Ws. 11
Literature - We are studying cause-and-effect relationships; Read "A Fine Fat Fireman" and complete questions #1-5 on Pg. 576
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We started our lesson on erosion by talking about wind and water; No Assignment
World History - We did a 3-2-1 (ask your student to explain!) on Egyptian Culture; Read Lesson 4, Notes, and Wb. 28
Spelling - Keep working on List 4 workbook pages and visit the Spelling City website!
Handwriting - Ws. "e"

7/8 Geography - Fill out the Chapter 4 Study Guide for Wednesday

Announcements:

1. Testing is officially under way!

2. I have one parent who has volunteered to help with correcting or other projects to do from home...is there anyone else that is willing? Please let me know. It certainly will not be an every week or every day thing, it would just be nice to have a list of names that I send stuff to. Thank you!

3. Donations are now being accepted for big bags of M & M's for a class activity. Students will find out what this is all about in class. If you are willing to buy a bag for our use, please let me know. Thank you!

WoD: beast mode

Blessings on your evening!

Assignments and Annoucements for Monday, 9/26

Welcome to a new week, everyone!

Assignments:

Christ Light - It's a Boy! Our lesson today showed us that God has plan for us, and like Abraham, sometimes we have to wait a long time for that plan to be clear to us; Ws. 6a
Catechism - Ws. 8 from Thursday - "With Your Family" section: Parents - you are to fill this out with your child!
Memory Work - #193, 200, 201 in blue Catechism books WITH REFERENCES!
Math - Number lines: Fractions and Mixed Numbers; Lesson 17 #1-30
English - We added the noun check to our skills today; Ws. 10
Literature - We discussed finding an author's viewpoint; No Assignment
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - No Science class today...we took practice tests.
World History - Introduced our next lesson Egyptian culture; Read L. 3, notes, and Wb. 27
Spelling - List 4 Pretest - list is on Spelling City website. Worksheets are due on Friday
Handwriting - Ws. "w" is due Tuesday

Announcements:

1. Testing begins tomorrow. Are you able to help with the testing? No correcting involved! We test from 9:45 - 10:45 OR 1:15 - 2:15 each day for the next two weeks. If you are able to help, please let me know.

2. Students are reminded to try to get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast, and drink lots of OJ these next two weeks. It is difficult to find time for make-up testing.

WoD: oatmeal

Have a great evening!

Tests for 9/26-9/30

Tests for this week:

Monday - Spelling List 4 Pretest
Tuesday - No Tests
Wednesday - No Tests
Thursday - 7/8 Geography, Chapter 4 Test
Friday - 7/8 Geography, Canada Map Test; Spelling List 4 Test

Just a reminder that we begin our Terra Nova testing...look at the entry below to see if you can help me out!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone! Go Pack Go!

Help Needed

If there are any parents that are available to help proctor the testing on Tuesday-Friday, please contact me. I will be in charge of testing the 4th and 6th graders and could use the help with handing out, collecting, and watching. No correcting involved!  Let me know if you are able and when you are available.

Assignments and Announcements for Friday, 9/23

Assignments:

Christ Light - No Assignment
Catechism - Ws. 8 - With Your Family section!!
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - We learned how to round and estimate today; Lesson 16 #1 - 30
English - We added prepositions, object of the preposition, and prepositional phrases to our Q and A flow today; Vocabulary Word box for "fastidious" for Monday
Literature -We took the Literary Terms Test today; No Assignment
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - Pg. 82 #1-4 on interpreting pie graphs
World History - Continue work on Travel Brochure; News Paper Scavenger Hunt for next Friday!
Spelling - We took Test 3 today
Handwriting -Ws. "w" is due on Tuesday

7/8 Geography - Took the US states and capitals test today. Lesson 4 and Notes for Monday.

Announcements:

1. If your child did not show you his/her grade report on Thursday night, please let me know. The bottom portion of the slips were to be returned today.

2. About $22 was collected in our mission today in our class...THANK YOU! Continue to pray for Grace Lutheran!

3. The 6th grade will be doing the state/WELS testing starting on Tuesday. Students are reminded to eat a good breakfast, get plenty of sleep, and be ready to do their best!

WoD: sillybands

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements for Thursday, 9/22

Assignments:

Christ Light - Ws. 5a/5b from Wednesday which due Friday
Catechism - We finished up our study of the 2nd Commandment today, Lesson 8 ws.
Memory Work - Hymn 465 st. 1 & 2 - Have your 6th grader sing/say it to you!
Math - We took Test 2 today. Students should make corrections on the test for tomorrow
English - We shared our Final Drafts in class today, No Assignment
Literature - Study for Literary Terms Test!!
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - Students were put in groups to read Lesson 2 and take notes. They are to come with 5 quiz questions for tomorrow and be ready to take a classmate's quiz tomorrow.
History -We talked about our lesson on Egypt. Students are to create an attractive travel brochure for tomorrow.
Spelling - Test 3 is tomorrow. Has your student been on Spelling City this week? Encourage them to do so this evening! Worksheets are all due tomorrow.

Announcements:

1. Notes coming home: homework from the past week, pink slips, mission envelopes, grade reports, notes for Boy Pioneer meeting being held this Sunday, TSTs are in your email inbox or to the right of this entry.

2. Things to return on Friday: bottom portion of grade reports, pink slips, MISSION envelopes

3. Children's Service is at 8:50 am tomorrow morning with Pastor Burgess. All parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome to join us for worship!

WoD: paperclips

Have a good Thursday evening, everyone!

Assignments and Announcements for Wednesday, 9/21

Assignments:

Christ Light - We studied the great promises that God made to Abraham and Sarah, Ws. 5a/5b
Catechism - Lesson 7 ws. from yesterday...parents: you are to fill out the "With Your Family"!!!
Memory Work - #185, 191, 213 in blue Catechism book....with references!!!
Math - We worked through problems about equal groups, Lesson 15 #1-30 and EF!
English - We edited and revised papers in groups and with partners today, Final Draft is due tomorrow
Literature - We started going through literary terms today, no assignment
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - Finished up our discussion on weathering (physical and chemical), Ws. 3-1
History - We discussed our lesson on the Nile River Valley and the importance of the river to the people and why flooding was actually a good thing! Read Lesson 2, Notes and Wb. 26
Spelling - List 3 worksheets
Handwriting - Ws. "w" - lowercase and cursive

7/8 Geography - Read Lesson 3, take notes, and Worksheet 4-3

Announcements:

1. Volleyball parents are reminded to be here no later than 2:45 so that we can be on the road by 3 pm to make it to Immanuel, Waukegan by 4....thank you! Please meet in the back parking lot.

2. Scholastic Book Orders came in today. Those students who pre-ordered "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books will receive those on November 15th....the countdown begins!!

WoD: sunrise

Have a good evening, all!

Assignments and Announcements for Tuesday, 9/20

Assignments:

Catechism - We took a look at the 2nd Commandment again, Lesson 7 ws.
Memory Work - No Assignment
Math - We studied negative numbers on a number line today, Lesson 14, #1-30 and EF
English - Rough Drafts for "My Favorite Colors" due Wednesday
Literature - The theme of our story, "The Cougar, the Wildcat, and the Giant" is friendship. Students are to write a paragraph about one of their friends and their good qualities.
Art/Music - No Assignment
Science - We started our study of Chapter 3 on Weathering. We read most of Lesson 1 together and took notes, No Assignment
History - We started Chapter 3 on the Nile River Valley, Read Lesson 1, Graphic Organizer, and Wb. 24
Spelling - List 3 will be on the website to the right, "Spelling City", we took the pre-test today and went through worksheets that will be due on Friday in their spelling workbooks

Announcements:

1. Please be sure to check your child's assignments each night. We have had a number of late sheets handed out in the last few weeks. This blog is very useful for asking your students what they learned today and what there assignment was and is it done and in your folder/binder.

2. Happy 12th Birthday, CW!

WoD: supercalifragalisticexpealidocious (you knew this was coming, right? :-)

Have a blessed evening!

Tests for 9/20 - 9/23

First of all...what a weekend! 3 Brewer wins, 1 Badger win, 1 Packer win - the 6th graders can look forward to a very happy teacher come Tuesday morning! Speaking of sports, congratulations to the B team volleyball ladies who played very well on Saturday at the St. Paul's, Muskego Tourney - you were fun to watch!

Here are the tests we have scheduled for this week:

Monday - No School (Teacher's Conference @ SLHS)
Tuesday - Spelling List 3 Pretest
Wednesday - None
Thursday - Math Test 2 (mid chapter)
Friday - Literature Terms Test (students will get a study guide on Wednesday); Spelling List 3 Test

Don't forget to check out the Memory Work calendar for this week ---------------->

Have a great Monday!

Assignments and Announcements for Friday, 9/16

Assignments:

Christ Light - No Assignment
Memory Work - #116, 124, 146, 167 - numbers are next to passages in blue Catechism book
Catechism - Ws. from Lesson 6 - this is due Tuesday!
Math - Word Problems about comparing and elapsed time, Lesson 13, 2-30 - EVENS!
English - Sentence Outline for Expository paragraph
Literature - We read "Cougar, Wildcat, and the Giant". Students should complete Pg. 42 #1-7
Music/Art - Students will be painting next week in class...appropriate over shirt should be worn!
Science - Took the Chapter 2 test...No Assignment!
History - On Fridays from now on, we will not be having history, instead we will put this time aside for News Currents where we watch a production by CNN and study newspapers. The students each got a newspaper toady and participated in a scavenger hunt
Handwriting - Journal writing today. Our topic: What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Miss Lau's answer: In her younger years, her mom would let her and her little sister play with Play-doh!

Announcements:

1. See you at SLHS tonight - 7 pm!

2. See you on Sunday for church and on Tuesday for school...we are off on Monday for Teacher's Conference.

WoD: crackers

Have a blessed evening and weekend....Go Packers!

Assignments and Announcements for Thursday, 9/15

Assignments:

Christ Light - Ws. 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b...lessons from the last 2 weeks will be collected tomorrow!
Memory Work - Hymn 536 st. 1 & 2
Catechism - We began studying the 2nd Commandment today, Ws. 6
Math - We studied place value through trillions and multi-step problems, Lesson 12 #1-30
English - We started our Writing Workshop today on 3 point expository paragraphs, fill out the pre-writing map for tomorrow on "My Favorite Colors"
Literature - We discussed the poem, "The Morns are Meeker", No assignment
Music/Art - No Assignment
Science - We filled out the study guide in class, please quiz your student on Ch.2 for the test tomorrow
History - Students should make sure all wb. pages (18-23) are finished and Ch. 2 Take-home test should be completed for tomorrow
Spelling - Final Test tomorrow! List 2 worksheets should be done.

Announcements:

1. Pacer football game tomorrow - SLHS - 7 pm. I'll see you there!

2. Lots of notes coming home today - note for volleyball players, PTA handbooks, TST (email or paper copy), tuition slips, Room "Mom" note, Talent show notes, pink slips, mission envelopes.

3. Copies of grades will start NEXT WEEK. I will try to remember to put them on BLUE paper. Please look for that NEXT WEEK :)

WoD: Pacers

Have a good evening....Go Crusaders!