Freak the Mighty Final Projects
The students were supposed to finish reading the book over the weekend. They were given a short reading comprehension test yesterday in class. Based on their scores, I am a little concerned that some students do not seem to have read the book using careful reflection. Being able to read a piece of literature, reflect on the story and theme, and discuss with classmates is an important skill for students to posses.
The students were given the specifics of their final project for this book today in class. The students will be given some time to work on the project in class. The project has multiple parts and cannot be left until the last minute. I am encouraging the students to plan ahead, make the most of their work time, and hand in their best work.
Band/Orchestra Concert
There is a band and orchestra concert this evening at the CAW. Students participating in the concert need to arrive by 7 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30. I'm planning on attending; see you there!
Miscellaneous:
*Yearbook cover contest is underway. All submissions must be turned in by this Friday. Students should use markers (colored pencils or crayons will not show up).
*The students are participating in an online math challenge this week. They will completing part of the challenge in math class. They also can compete and practice at home using the free website this week. Students received their passwords in class and should know how to log-on to the website. http://www.americanmathchallenge.com/
*Operation Christmas Child items can be brought in. 7th grade students are responsible for brining in washclothes and bars of soap. There is a laundry basket in my classroom where students can place the items they bring in.
*The students have tests in Bible and science this Friday.
*Bike-a-thon celebration will be this Friday from 2:40-3:05 in the Worship Center.
*The students should have brought home their school pictures last Wednesday. Retakes are on Monday, November 8th.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
October 19 Update
MEAPs
The students have been doing an excellent job working hard and doing their best for MEAPs testing. All testing will be completed by the end of next week. If students were absent during any of the testing days, they will complete make-ups next week.
Freak the Mighty
We have been reading and discussing the book Freak the Mighty in language arts class. The students need to have completed the entire book by next Monday (October 25). They will receive a short comprehension check-up in class on Monday. We'll spend the rest of class on Monday discussing the book. The students will be given a project in class on Tuesday, October 26. The project has different parts to it. The students will have time in class to work on it, but it will be imperative that they manage their time well and plan out the parts of the project. Your child will receive due date information for the project when the specifics of it are handed out next week. The project cannot be completed without first finishing the book.
Operation Christmas Child
The students were introduced to our school-wide service project of Operation Christmas Child yesterday in family time. Check out the home bulletin today to see what each class in encouraged to bring in. For more information on this project, check out the website at: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ The students were given Operation Christmas Child bookmarks yesterday. The bookmarks contain suggestions of ways to be praying for this ministry.
Art Prize
The 7th and 8th grade students have completed their own Art Prize projects. They are on display in the front lobby. Students and faculty members are voting by the end of the day today. The top three winners will be announced next week. Their pieces turned out great!
Miscellaneous
*Students are encouraged to wear their "Starting Point Matters" blue shirts each Monday for Family Time.
*NO SCHOOL this Thursday and Friday. Teachers will be gone at the Christian Educators Association convention in Indiana.
*Due to the three day week, the students will have no journal assignment this week. The next assignment will be given out on Monday, October 25.
The students have been doing an excellent job working hard and doing their best for MEAPs testing. All testing will be completed by the end of next week. If students were absent during any of the testing days, they will complete make-ups next week.
Freak the Mighty
We have been reading and discussing the book Freak the Mighty in language arts class. The students need to have completed the entire book by next Monday (October 25). They will receive a short comprehension check-up in class on Monday. We'll spend the rest of class on Monday discussing the book. The students will be given a project in class on Tuesday, October 26. The project has different parts to it. The students will have time in class to work on it, but it will be imperative that they manage their time well and plan out the parts of the project. Your child will receive due date information for the project when the specifics of it are handed out next week. The project cannot be completed without first finishing the book.
Operation Christmas Child
The students were introduced to our school-wide service project of Operation Christmas Child yesterday in family time. Check out the home bulletin today to see what each class in encouraged to bring in. For more information on this project, check out the website at: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ The students were given Operation Christmas Child bookmarks yesterday. The bookmarks contain suggestions of ways to be praying for this ministry.
Art Prize
The 7th and 8th grade students have completed their own Art Prize projects. They are on display in the front lobby. Students and faculty members are voting by the end of the day today. The top three winners will be announced next week. Their pieces turned out great!
Miscellaneous
*Students are encouraged to wear their "Starting Point Matters" blue shirts each Monday for Family Time.
*NO SCHOOL this Thursday and Friday. Teachers will be gone at the Christian Educators Association convention in Indiana.
*Due to the three day week, the students will have no journal assignment this week. The next assignment will be given out on Monday, October 25.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 12 Update
Camp Roger-Wednesday, October 13
The 7th grade students are headed to Camp Roger tomorrow afternoon. Please be sure that your child has and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the day. Students should be prepared for the weather and bring raincoats, wear layers, and wear close toed shoes. Rain is predicted, so thanks for helping your children be prepared to make the most of the day! There is no hot lunch tomorrow. The students will eat their lunches at school before they leave at noon. The 7th grade students have several different teachers who will be going to camp with them this year depending on the topic they are studying at camp. Tomorrow's topic (invasive species) is a science topic and Miss Dahm will be going with the students.
MEAPS
We began MEAP testing today. Please refer to the email I sent last week if you are wondering what days the students will be assessed. Thank you for continuing to encourage positive attitudes about the testing. The students did a great job today!
Language Arts
The students began reading the book Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick yesterday in class. We will be spending the next few weeks reading and discussing this book in class. Students are expected to bring their books with them to class everyday. The book has great themes of friendship, accepting people who are different from you, loyalty, and family. Please let me know if you would like to borrow a copy of the book to read along with your child.
Reading log assignments are still happening. If you are not signing a reading log at home, you should assume I am not receiving one at school. Reading log grades can be viewed on Net Classroom. The assignment is worth 3 points per night, for a total of 12 points each week. While it is just a portion of the language arts grade, it can significantly impact a student's overall grade if he or she is inconsistent with the assignment.
Scrapbooking Event
As some of you may remember from last year, Lori Melton is organizing another scrapbooking event to help raise money for the 6th grade environmental classroom extended learning opportunities. It will take place on Friday November 5 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday November 6 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The cost is $35 for the whole time or $15 for Friday and $25 for Saturday. Friday night includes a dinner and snacks. Saturday includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Feel free to invite friends for this fun event. Please email Lori: chaosizus@aol.com to register.
Miscellaneous
*No School (October 21-22). Teachers will be gone in South Bend at the Christian Educators Association Conference.
*Bible memory work (Revelation 21:3-4 NIV) is due tomorrow
*We had a great time with all the grandfriends last Friday!
*Mr. Dave wanted to remind everyone of his blog address: http://mrdavescorner.blogspot.com
The 7th grade students are headed to Camp Roger tomorrow afternoon. Please be sure that your child has and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the day. Students should be prepared for the weather and bring raincoats, wear layers, and wear close toed shoes. Rain is predicted, so thanks for helping your children be prepared to make the most of the day! There is no hot lunch tomorrow. The students will eat their lunches at school before they leave at noon. The 7th grade students have several different teachers who will be going to camp with them this year depending on the topic they are studying at camp. Tomorrow's topic (invasive species) is a science topic and Miss Dahm will be going with the students.
MEAPS
We began MEAP testing today. Please refer to the email I sent last week if you are wondering what days the students will be assessed. Thank you for continuing to encourage positive attitudes about the testing. The students did a great job today!
Language Arts
The students began reading the book Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick yesterday in class. We will be spending the next few weeks reading and discussing this book in class. Students are expected to bring their books with them to class everyday. The book has great themes of friendship, accepting people who are different from you, loyalty, and family. Please let me know if you would like to borrow a copy of the book to read along with your child.
Reading log assignments are still happening. If you are not signing a reading log at home, you should assume I am not receiving one at school. Reading log grades can be viewed on Net Classroom. The assignment is worth 3 points per night, for a total of 12 points each week. While it is just a portion of the language arts grade, it can significantly impact a student's overall grade if he or she is inconsistent with the assignment.
Scrapbooking Event
As some of you may remember from last year, Lori Melton is organizing another scrapbooking event to help raise money for the 6th grade environmental classroom extended learning opportunities. It will take place on Friday November 5 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday November 6 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The cost is $35 for the whole time or $15 for Friday and $25 for Saturday. Friday night includes a dinner and snacks. Saturday includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Feel free to invite friends for this fun event. Please email Lori: chaosizus@aol.com to register.
Miscellaneous
*No School (October 21-22). Teachers will be gone in South Bend at the Christian Educators Association Conference.
*Bible memory work (Revelation 21:3-4 NIV) is due tomorrow
*We had a great time with all the grandfriends last Friday!
*Mr. Dave wanted to remind everyone of his blog address: http://mrdavescorner.blogspot.com
Friday, October 1, 2010
October 4 Update
Grandfriends' Day
Grandfriends' Day will take place this Friday (October 8). Your child should have brought home information/invitations last Friday. Here is the schedule for the day:
9:00-9:55 in our classrooms
9:55-10:15 out for recess
10:15-11:00 in our classrooms
11:00-11:45 in the Worship Center for a short program
12:00 a special lunch for all the grandfriends
*coffee and refreshments will be served in the front lobby for the first hour
We are looking forward to seeing grandfriends on Friday. Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to help make the day and lunch possible.
Midterms
The students will be receiving midterm reflection forms this Wednesday (October 6th). They are to log onto Net Classroom, write down their grades, write a short reflection for each class, and have their midterm reflection forms signed by parents. The students can find their grades under each individual class. They are not posted under a separate midterms section. The forms are due no later than Monday, October 11th. Thank you for taking time to talk with your children about how they are doing this year so far. It is not too late to improve grades for this quarter!
School Store
The RCMS school store opened October 1. Middle school students will be running the store; 7th grade is responsible for the month of October. The store is open during morning break time. A different class will be responsible for the store each month. The proceeds will be divided between 5th-8th grade classes each month. It may not amount to much, but the 7th grade profits will be used to defer the cost of our MI Adventure field trip in June.
Family Time Today
This morning we had the privilege of hearing from Eric Ohlman about the ministry of LIFE International (http://www.lifeinternational.com/). He shared with the students about how they were each created in the image of God and how much they are loved and valued. He also shared about the importance and intricacy of each human life. The students were also given models of 12 week old fetuses and encouraged to share with their family about what they learned today.
Net Classroom
If you tried to view language arts grades last week on Net Classroom, you may have noticed that they were inadvertently posted under 4th quarter. The problem should be fixed now. You should have received log-in information about Net Classroom in the mail a few weeks ago. Please let me know if you do not know your user name or password. Grades are being posted throughout the quarter; you do not need to wait until midterm or the end of the quarter to see how your child is doing in classes.
Serenity Essay
The students were assigned an essay last Friday in language arts. Their rough drafts are due tomorrow (Tuesday, October 5). The students need to bring a printed copy of their papers to class; they will peer edit in class. Final essays are due on Thursday, October 7. The students each have a paper that explains all the specific requirements.
Family Tree Project
During our 7th Grade Enrichment Class on Friday morning, Mr. Burgess and I introduced the students to a family tree project. This is meant to encourage dialogue between students and their family members about family history, names, etc. Students will be working on this in class next Friday morning. A final family tree is due on Monday, October 11. We will be talking more about this in class, but I wanted to give you a "heads up" that your children will be asking for you to share some of your family history with them. I have enjoyed conversations I've had with some of my relatives as I recently worked on completing a family tree for this assignment.
Miscellaneous
*My older brother is getting married next weekend in Chicago. I will not be at school on Monday, October 11 due to family obligations with the wedding. I also may not be checking email, so thanks for being patient with me if it takes me a little longer than normal to respond at the end of next week/start of the following week.
*October 11: Middle School Skating Party at Woodland Skate
*Thursday, October 9 has been declared "School Spirit Day." Students are encouraged to wear something that represents some school's color (ie: students can support Michigan, Michigan State, RCS, etc.).
*Tetons Square Dance: Please feel invited and welcome to attend a square dance at RCS on Friday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The night is celebrating the Teton 2010 program, but anyone is welcome to come. There is not cost.
*There is a pre-algebra test on Thursday.
Grandfriends' Day will take place this Friday (October 8). Your child should have brought home information/invitations last Friday. Here is the schedule for the day:
9:00-9:55 in our classrooms
9:55-10:15 out for recess
10:15-11:00 in our classrooms
11:00-11:45 in the Worship Center for a short program
12:00 a special lunch for all the grandfriends
*coffee and refreshments will be served in the front lobby for the first hour
We are looking forward to seeing grandfriends on Friday. Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to help make the day and lunch possible.
Midterms
The students will be receiving midterm reflection forms this Wednesday (October 6th). They are to log onto Net Classroom, write down their grades, write a short reflection for each class, and have their midterm reflection forms signed by parents. The students can find their grades under each individual class. They are not posted under a separate midterms section. The forms are due no later than Monday, October 11th. Thank you for taking time to talk with your children about how they are doing this year so far. It is not too late to improve grades for this quarter!
School Store
The RCMS school store opened October 1. Middle school students will be running the store; 7th grade is responsible for the month of October. The store is open during morning break time. A different class will be responsible for the store each month. The proceeds will be divided between 5th-8th grade classes each month. It may not amount to much, but the 7th grade profits will be used to defer the cost of our MI Adventure field trip in June.
Family Time Today
This morning we had the privilege of hearing from Eric Ohlman about the ministry of LIFE International (http://www.lifeinternational.com/). He shared with the students about how they were each created in the image of God and how much they are loved and valued. He also shared about the importance and intricacy of each human life. The students were also given models of 12 week old fetuses and encouraged to share with their family about what they learned today.
Net Classroom
If you tried to view language arts grades last week on Net Classroom, you may have noticed that they were inadvertently posted under 4th quarter. The problem should be fixed now. You should have received log-in information about Net Classroom in the mail a few weeks ago. Please let me know if you do not know your user name or password. Grades are being posted throughout the quarter; you do not need to wait until midterm or the end of the quarter to see how your child is doing in classes.
Serenity Essay
The students were assigned an essay last Friday in language arts. Their rough drafts are due tomorrow (Tuesday, October 5). The students need to bring a printed copy of their papers to class; they will peer edit in class. Final essays are due on Thursday, October 7. The students each have a paper that explains all the specific requirements.
Family Tree Project
During our 7th Grade Enrichment Class on Friday morning, Mr. Burgess and I introduced the students to a family tree project. This is meant to encourage dialogue between students and their family members about family history, names, etc. Students will be working on this in class next Friday morning. A final family tree is due on Monday, October 11. We will be talking more about this in class, but I wanted to give you a "heads up" that your children will be asking for you to share some of your family history with them. I have enjoyed conversations I've had with some of my relatives as I recently worked on completing a family tree for this assignment.
Miscellaneous
*My older brother is getting married next weekend in Chicago. I will not be at school on Monday, October 11 due to family obligations with the wedding. I also may not be checking email, so thanks for being patient with me if it takes me a little longer than normal to respond at the end of next week/start of the following week.
*October 11: Middle School Skating Party at Woodland Skate
*Thursday, October 9 has been declared "School Spirit Day." Students are encouraged to wear something that represents some school's color (ie: students can support Michigan, Michigan State, RCS, etc.).
*Tetons Square Dance: Please feel invited and welcome to attend a square dance at RCS on Friday, October 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The night is celebrating the Teton 2010 program, but anyone is welcome to come. There is not cost.
*There is a pre-algebra test on Thursday.
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