Mrs. Cluck's Class Blog: February 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Our Week in 7th Grade

Science

We are learning about the human body. Instead of studying the body systems, we are learning about nutrition and how to take care of our bodies by eating the right food and controlling the amount we consume.

World History/Mo constitution

We are still learning about West Africa. and it’s culture: the music they play, the type of stories they tell, their visual arts, and the type of clothes they wear.

Our MO Constitution test is coming up Wednesday, March 6...time to study :)

Art

Our 3D tornado projects turned out GREAT!

Check out the pictures:

English

We had a test on Tuesday and reviewed the different types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory..

Hoops-For-Heart

Our class had a blast at Hoops-for-Heart. We raised money for the American Heart Association and got to enjoy time playing in the gym. Here are some pictures from the event:

VALENTINE'S DAY!! <3 <3

We had a delicious party, with yummy pauls doughnuts, chocolate milk, apple juice, and orange juice.. Thanks to all of our room moms!

This blog brought to you by Lauren & Braeden

Friday, February 8, 2013

February Update

On the Calendar:
Zion is hosting an OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, February 10 from 1-3pm
Sausage Supper: Sunday, February 17
Ash Wednesday & Hoops for Heart: Wednesday, February 13
Valentines Day & Sausage Making (at the church): Thursday, February 14
NO SCHOOL: Friday, February 15
NO SCHOOL Presidents Day: Monday, February 18
End of 3rd Quarter, Grandparent's Day, Noon Dismissal: Friday, March 8
Spirit Day: Friday, March 15
Achievement Testing Week: March 18-22 (please encourage good eating and sleeping habits this week as well as avoiding dr. appointments)
Zion School Auction: Friday, March 22

Art:
Students researched and designed their own African Mask. This project connects with our West Africa World History unit we are currently studying.

Our next art project is a nonobjective project based on creating 3D objects through shading. Here's a look into our art class:

Have a BLESSED weekend,

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Where the Red Fern Grows

I had a great time teaching our novel unit -- "Where the Red Fern Grows"

Students enjoyed reading this classic about a boy and his coon hounds. They even showed some emotion :) Here are some of the illustrations students created for this book.

"Billy" by Scott

"The Hunt" by Corey

"The Winnings" by Braeden

"The Blizzard" by Lauren

We also had some fun with a "Whooping Contest." When hunters want to encourage their hounds they yell out with a "Whhooopp Whhooopp!" Here are some clips of our contest:

Backwards Portraits...Guess Who!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

NLSW 2013

7th grade loved celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week with fun dress days, a concert, a volleyball game, and delicious treats. We caught some of the excitement on camera: