Week 19-20 Merry Christmas

End of 2nd Quarter
1/2 of 7th grade....check!  It's been a semester of hard work and I am looking forward to what next semester brings :)  Report cards and a Christmas letter from me will be sent home the Friday after school resumes (1/8).

3rd Quarter Goals

I am really trying to instill strong study habits and a positive work ethic among the 7th grade students.  3rd quarter typically brings about lazy academic habits which I would love to avoid.  The social aspect of school become a top priority for most of the students at the end of 2nd quarter.  They need reminders that they have a job to do as a student - dedication to doing their best, to learn the most they can, and to develop their abilities.  All of these goals will better prepare each student for 8th grade and high school.  Please join me in keeping your child on track to having a successful second semester!

Class Christmas Party

Great THANKS goes out to Mrs. Walgate & Mr. Wilmes for organizing our class Christmas party.  Thanks is also due to all the families who donated items for the helping hands service project.  I look forward to hearing the stories of when students are able to hand their bag to someone in need.  Remember to keep them in your car; you never know when someone in need will cross your path.  Our prayer is these bags bless those who receive them and that they feel the love of Christ. We are BLESSED to SERVE!

 Writing friendly notes to go in the Helping Hands bags

 Illuminated Manuscripts...Christmas Messages

Upcoming Date Reminders:

• Classes resume Monday 01/04/2016
• 2nd Quarter report cards sent home Friday 01/08
• Spirit Day Friday 01/15
• No School Monday 01/18 MLK

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY

John 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Weeks 17-18

Drama Literature Unit - Kid Book Skits

• Students had fun acting out some kids books as dramas.  They memorized lines, included props, costumes, and funny voices too!
• Three Billy Goats Gruff, Puppies for Sale, Snowy Day, Little Red Hen, and Click Clack Moo

 Jr. High Packing Day - Continuing our Support of CFNA (Christian Friends of new Americans)

• The 6th-8th graders packed over 100 welcome bags for new Americans moving to St. Louis.  The organization CFNA will help these families get connected to schools, churches, jobs, homes, etc.

 Christmas Wreaths

• Students spent the last 4 weeks designing and making a Christmas wreath.  They turned out beautifully!  I hope these bring some Christmas cheer to your homes.

Date Reminders:

• Geography Bee 9am Tuesday 12/15 (Congratulations to Logan W. & Sam W. our 7th grade contestants, also to Sam V. as an alternate)
• 1st & 2nd grade Advent service 10am (Come and worship with us!) Wednesday 12/16
• 8th grade Advent service Friday 12/18 @ 8am (Come and worship with us!) 
• Spirit day & end of Q2 & noon dismissal Friday 12/18
• CHRISTMAS BREAK
• Classes resume Monday 01/04/2016
• 2nd Quarter report cards sent home Friday 01/08
• Spirit Day Friday 01/15
• No School Monday 01/18 MLK

Class Christmas Party:

• 10am-12pm Friday, December 18th
• Thank you for the donations for our class's "Helping Hands Bags" (I think I made up this name).
• Students will be packing bags, eating some pizza/snacks, and watching a movie
• Noon dismissal

Investigating World Religions

7th Graders,

Use the following links to investigate world religions based on the 2010 census:

Pie Chart & Map

Circle Map

Assignment: Answer the following questions in your history notebook, compete sentences required.

1) What are the top 5 religion practiced around the world?  Why do you think these have the most followers?

2) How do you think religion affects one's lifestyle?

3) What other observations did you make while viewing these maps? Explain at least two.