Weeks 33-34

It is hard to believe we are already half way through April.  Students are starting to show signs of "Spring Fever"...yikes!!  We all have to work hard at keeping motivated.  There is a lot of learning and fun to look forward to the last weeks of 4th quarter. 

Academics:
Literature & Science tests Wednesday
World History test Friday (start studying today!)
No memory Friday
1/2 Art due Friday
AR points due Friday, May 22 (is your child on track for success?)

Jefferson City field trip is this Thursday, April 23. Please review the information that came home with your 7th grader. Mrs. Cluck and I will go over expectations, times, and schedule again this week with students.

7th Grade Parents Host 8th grade Graduation Reception. Our room moms are in the process of preparing for the graduation reception at the end of May. All seventh grade families are expected to have at least one volunteer to represent "the family" for this event. There are several needs/responsibilities to fill and the room moms will work on it in the coming weeks. Just like the sausage supper, many hands make light work! It may be hard for you to believe, but your 7th graders will enjoy such a reception just one year from now.

Faith Family (last Thursday) For most chapel services, we mix ages together and sit as a faith family.  This is a great way for students young and old to get to know one another. It also allows teacher to get to know more students across the age groups too!  About once per month we gather as a faith family for a devotion and activity to help build those relationships between students and teachers.  I love seeing the 6th-8th graders step up as great role models for the younger students.

Last Friday 7th graders had fun with extra Art time while the 8th graders were off campus at Career Day.  The 7th and 8th graders joined together in the afternoon for Fitness Testing; some students love this afternoon and some dread it!  All in all, we survived :)  Many students are proud to have reached National and Presidential fitness status along the way.  These awards will be recognized after the end of the year closing chapel service May 29th.

Burning our oil lamps:

Interesting Find on Pinterest:

I am not a parent of a teenager (yet), but can imagine there is often difficulty in having meaningful conversations after school with your child.  Here are some conversation starters that might help you learn more about what is happening in your child's school-life.  I would be interested in hearing if these help open the door to stronger communication.

 Have a wonderful SPRING week in the Lord,