March 8 Update

Language Arts
We are wrapping up our discussions about Tangerine in class. The students should have complete the entire book. The students will be given a short comprehension test on Thursday.

Today in class the students were given an assignment that will require reflection on the book's themes and characters. The assignment has six different parts to it. They will have time in class to work on the assignment on Thursday and Friday. Final projects should be turned in on Friday, March 18. I encouraged the students today to gauge their time so that they have time to review and revise their writing before handing it in. This project will be a major portion of 3rd quarter grades. It will be important for the students to closely follow the directions for each part of the project.

End of the Year
Some people have started to ask about 7th grade activities for the end of the school year. Traditionally, 7th grade goes to Michigan's Adventure for one day on the last week of school. We're planning on going on Wednesday, June 8th. We will be looking for some parent chaperons for this day.

Also, we will take one day during May to have a class retreat where the students spend time reflecting on 7th grade and preparing for next year. I'm looking for a family who would be interested in hosting this at your house. Ideally, we'd like to spend most of the day outside doing different fun and reflective activities. It is helpful to have a location different from school for this to take place. Please let me know if this is something you'd be interested in hosting at your house, and we can figure out a date that will work well.

Junior Achievement
I didn't hear back from anyone about being able to help with leading the 7th grade Junior Achievement class. Please refer to last week's blog post if you need more information. Thanks for considering helping with this. Let me know if you have questions. If I don't hear from anyone this week, I will begin checking about other possibilities. If we can't find anyone, we may have to forgo Junior Achievement with 7th grade for this school year.

Miscellaneous
*I will not be at school this week on Thursday and Friday. I'm speaking at a chapel at Christian High on Thursday morning and then attending a training with middle school teachers on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. Classes will be covered by Miss Warners and Miss Dahm.
*Thanks for helping your children remember to charge their computers at night.
*Saturday Adventure: Students will be bringing home a paper tonight about a Saturday Adventure Orienteering class on Saturday, March 19. Registration is due by Wednesday, March 19.
*Students at GRCMS are organizing a swing dance and RCS students are invited to attend. The swing dance will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 7-9 p.m. at GRCMS. Tickets are $6.
*If you know people who would be interested in the 6th grade environmental program for next school year, please invite them to attend our open house next Tuesday night (March 15) from 7-8 p.m. in the RCS Worship Center.
*Mr. Dave updated his blog... http://mrdavescorner.blogspot.com