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!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
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!
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!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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!
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!
Monday, October 24, 2011
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!
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!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
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.
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!
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!
Friday, October 21, 2011
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!
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!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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!
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!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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!
Have a totally tubular Tuesday!
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!
Monday, October 17, 2011
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!
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!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, October 14, 2011
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!
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!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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!
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!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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!
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!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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
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
Monday, October 10, 2011
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!
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!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, October 7, 2011
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
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
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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!
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!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, October 3, 2011
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!
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!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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.
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.
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