It has been awhile...

It has been way too long since I posted a 7th grade blurb, so get ready for LOTS of information.  Your child should be communicating this information to you so hopefully none of this is new, just reminders!  Also, this lack of blogging is a transition into 8th grade were there are not weekly news letter or blog posts.  Your child will be responsible for communicating information and paper work from the classroom to you.  I can't believe we are already talking about 8th grade!

Success:

• Achievement tests went well, you will be receiving scores with 4th quarter report cards at the end of the school year
• Thrive was a hit, Mr. Brad was excellent at communicating important information and he was also quite the comedian :)  The kids like him a lot.  I especially liked that he brought faith into the discussion.  Amen!
• We've made it to the 4th quarter and are in the sprint to the end of the year.  So many achievements have been met, yet there is always more learning and growing to experience.  It's amazing to see the development of these students as they eagerly await their 8th grade year.  I continue to teach the importance of quality school work and taking pride in that work.  I don't want to see any lazy-spring fever qualities sprout up in these last weeks.  It is so important to continue practicing positive study habits all year round.  Maybe even take advantage of sitting outside to do school work in the beautiful fresh air!

Jefferson City Field Trip Thursday 4/28:

• Please arrange for your child to be at Zion bright and early 6:30am Thursday
• They are to bring a lunch with drink
• They are to wear their 2015-16 Zion t-shirts with regular dress bottoms (possibly will need a jacket for the bus which might be cool in the morning).  The forecast as of right now is 77 and partly cloudy
• We are scheduled to arrive back at Zion at 6:15pm please arrange for your child to be picked up on time
• Refer to perviously sent home field trip documents for other information

Date Reminders:

• Friday, May 6 Jr. High Dance 7-9:30pm
• Sunday, May 15 Confirmation Sunday
• Friday, May 20 Spirit Day
• Tuesday, May 24 Jr. High Field Day (during school hours)
• Wednesday, May 25 8th Grade Graduation (IMPORTANT: 7th grade families host the reception in the church basement after graduation, please be available to help set up, supply baked goods, or clean up that day)
• Thursday, May 26 Closing chapel 10am dismissal
• Friday, June 3 Report cards sent home

Picture Updates:

Reading outside in the beautiful morning sun!

 Watching a little March Madness at school :)

 Beautiful Matchstick Cross Art

 Telling stories like griots in West Africa

 Cardinals Home Opener -- LETS GO CARDS!!