Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week - this week!

Monday-Friday, October 27-31-Red Ribbon Week
During this week we are going to talk about what it means to be drug-free and live a healthy life.  Students will have the opportunity to dress up to celebrate!

Monday- "Turn your back on drugs"
Backwards Day- Wear your clothes backwards. (This is a standardized dress day.) But, you can wear it all backwards!

Tuesday- "Team up on drugs"
Favorite Sports Team Day- Wear your favorite sport shirt, standardized dress bottoms.

Wednesday- "Drugs will make you confused."
Mis-Matched Shoe Day- Wear Mismatched Shoes (Standardized dress)

Thursday- "The choice for drugs is black and white."
Black and White Day- Wear a black or white shirt (Standardized dress)

Friday- "Ride the wave of drug prevention." (Standardized dress)
Hawaiian/Beach Day- Wear sunglasses and flower leis

Weeks 8-10

Wow, these last three weeks have flown by!  The Jr. high has been busy in and out of the classroom as we are now two weeks into the second quarter.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Conferences last week were such a blessing to me.  I absolutely enjoyed talking with all of you, thank you for making the time to come to our classroom for some positive discussions.  If there is anything you would like to discuss with me throughout the year, please let me know (via email is best) and we can set up a time to meet. 

World History:
Students are finishing out their study of Europe during the Middle Ages.  Feudalism & The Roman Catholic Church have been our areas of focus.  Students found it interesting to compare the Catholic religion with the Lutheran faith.

We will soon be starting a new unit in the Middle East where we will discuss how geography affect culture, students will discover who Muhammad is, and we will dive into learning about Islam and Muslims' way of life.  I encourage conversations to take place at home about these topics.  Students have great inquires and want to learn; it is so important to learn about other religions and then be able to see the TRUTH in the Bible and God's Word.

Harvest Parties Last Week:
Thank you to room parents, Michelle Wadley, Laura Horton, and Arin Paske for the time and planning it takes for the kids to have these parties. Kids (and teachers) appreciate it!

Walk-a-thon Success Leads to Christmas Service Project Beginning!
We are on our way to our goal of 100 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.  All of the funds raised at the walk-a-thon will also be supporting this service project.  In the spirit of Christmas, remembering what God gave us, we want to turn our focus on giving instead of receiving.  We will be collecting items from October 6 - November 7. 

(http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/)

Items already brought in by the junior high! We have many blessings to share, Thank you!

Gift Suggestions

• Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
• School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
• Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
• Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
• A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.
• Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Long Over-due Field Trip Pictures:

October/November Dates to Remember:
October 29 Early Dismissal – 12 pm
November 5 Muffins for Moms
November 9 Hymn Festival
November 13-14 Teachers Conference – No School
December 12 AR points due (18)

Blessings on your weekend,

Week 7 (September 29 - October 3)

Dates to Remember:
October 10 Trunk or Treat
October 16 Parent Teacher Conferences
October 17 Fall Break – No School
October 29 Early Dismissal – 12 pm
November 5 Muffins for Moms
November 13-14 Teachers Conference – No School

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
I am looking forward to meeting with you for conferences Thursday, October 16.  Students were sent home Friday with information regarding conferences and your scheduled time.  Please sign and have your child return this form to me next week; indicate whether or not the time will work for you.

Walk-a-thon Success Leads to Christmas Service Project Beginning!
All Jr. High students received a letter on Friday regarding our Christmas Service Project Items Drive, directly stemming from our walk-a-thon.  I know it may seem early, but in order for us to pack our goal of 100 shoe boxes (for Operation Christmas Child) and have them delivered by Christmas we must start NOW!  All of the funds raised at the walk-a-thon will also be supporting this service project.  In the spirit of Christmas, remembering what God gave us, we want to turn our focus on giving instead of receiving.  We will be collecting items from October 6 - November 7. Check out the guidelines below, the letter sent home and Operation Christmas Child's website (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/).  Thank you for your supported donations and prayers!! 

Fitz's & The St. Louis Seminary:
Pictures to come!

Feudalism Skits:
7th grade students completed their Feudalism skits this past week.  They had a BLAST writing,  practicing, gathering costumes & props, and learned a great deal about working together, acting, and what is was like to be a part of Feudalism.

I pray all are enjoying the beautiful autumn weather & post-season Cardinal's baseball!