What an amazing couple of weeks we have had!
The week before last the 7-uppers traveled with the 4th graders to the Danville theater, where they had a chance to share poems they had written. The classes also enjoyed a showing of The Wizard of Oz. The next day, we traveled to the Mattick's, where we spent a busy day weeding, painting, planting, mulching, hanging shutters, and enjoying yummy food. The students worked hard, and the Mattick's property looked amazing at the end of our time there. The service project was definitely a success, and I pray that the students realize the good work done that day was not just with their hands, but in the care of their neighbor! This week, we watched the 8th grade head off on their trip, meaning the 7th graders were the top dogs for the rest of the week. Thursday, we spent a beautiful day at Kings Island (though we missed Ellana as she was competing in a Bible competition with her youth group). It was a ton of fun to have the 7th graders show me their favorite rides, and try new ones too. For a first time field trip, I think it went well, and I really appreciate our chaperones' help on this one. We only have five more days of being a 7th grader! :( I have so enjoyed this bunch, it's hard to believe they are almost 8th graders. Here's to one more week! In religion we are wrapping up our year talking about the work of the Holy Spirit and how we are renewed each day through His mercy and grace. In Science we are learning about forces and motion, tying in all our experiences from Kings Island, which was awesome! In health we will end our year with dissection of sheep organs next week Wednesday and Thursday! REMINDERS & THINGS TO THINK ABOUT 7th Grade hosts the graduation reception each year. Graduation is Thursday, May 23rd. A signup genius will be sent out for helpers during the event, we will need helpers for pre-reception prep, reception facilitation, and post-reception clean-up. Students and parents are expected to help in some capacity during this event. Awards and Chapel will begin at 8:45 am Friday morning, with Field Day activities commencing after that. Many of you may already be helping out that day, so thank you, however, if you are interested in helping out, and can be available throughout the day, please let me know, I am sure we can use the extra hands! 1:45 pm dismissal on our last day of school. Students should bring in their EMPTY water guns FRIDAY morning for our end of day water gun fight. Blessings on your weekend! In Christ, Nicolette Mierow Coming up THIS week Thursday, May 23rd - Graduation (5-8th sings, 7th grade hosts reception) Friday, May 24th - Awards, Chapel, Field Day, LAST DAY OF 7th GRADE!!!
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With ILEARN testing behind us now, we are starting to realize that the end of this year is racing toward us! A number of things are going to be happening very fast and the students will be moving on to be the top of the middle school. Whew!
Thursday, May 2nd, was National Day of Prayer, so we started our school day out under the canopy in front of the school with prayers. Today, we were able to see the dress rehearsal for the 1st - 4th grade musical that will be tonight at 7 pm. The band members have been practicing very diligently for their concert that will follow tonight's musical, and I am very excited to see how they have grown in their musical gifts. In religion we are talking about the last day when Christ will return for His people and what His names tell us about who He is. Monday, the students will be presenting their Names of Jesus Art that will hang in our classroom. In Science we are discussing how heat is transferred between particles and objects. This will lead us into forces and motion, just in time for our visit to Kings Island! In health we are now learning about our nervous system. We will be reviewing other body systems in the next two weeks as well, which will end with dissection of sheep organs during the last week of school. REMINDERS & THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Wizard of Oz and Poetry with 4th grade on Thursday, May 9th. The white permission form is due Tuesday, May 7th. Yard Work Service Project at the Mattick's, on Friday, May 10th. A blue permission slip was sent home today. It is due back Tuesday, the same day as the Wizard of Oz form. Kings Island Field Trip will be May 16th. An orange permission slip was sent home today. It will be due back Tuesday, the same day as the Wizard of Oz form and the Yard work form. 7th Grade hosts the graduation reception each year. Graduation is Thursday, May 23rd. Here is the rubric that has been used in the previous years. Please look it over and let me know if you would be interested in being the parent coordinator for this night. Thank you Tomi and Rachel for offering to help out here! A signup genius will be sent out for helpers during the event. NEWS FROM PTL Is May very busy for you? It is for us! May 13th PTL will be hosing a Tupperware fundraiser to help your May chaos. See sign up genius for details. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DAEA62AA7FA7-tupperware Thank you, Rebecca Shoemaker Blessings on your weekend! In Christ, Nicolette Mierow Coming up THIS week Monday, May 6th- All Saints' Fest Dine out at Chipotle 4 - 8 PM May 6th - 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week Thursday, May 9th - Field Trip with 4th Grade Friday, May 10th- Yard Work Service Project Day at the Mattick's Important dates to keep in mind The list is so small now! :( Thursday, May 16th - Kings Island Field Trip! Thursday, May 23rd - Graduation (5-8th sings, 7th grade hosts reception) Friday, May 24th - Awards, Chapel, Field Day, LAST DAY OF 7th GRADE!!! |