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!