Week 2 - Aug. 22-26

The 7th graders (and teachers) made it through the first full week of school, yay!!  Students have jumped into their school work with two feet.  They seem to be getting comfortable with their schedule and remembering to bring their materials to each class.

Please continue to log into your Sycamore Education account to check the school news, calendar, and grades.

Back to School Night:

It was great to talk with many of you this past Tuesday, thank you for making the time to be there.  I totally understand busy schedules and missed those that were unable to make it (all information was sent home Wednesday with your child).  Anyone can use the link below to access the Prezi (presentation) shown that night.

7th Grade Back to School Night Prezi

STUCO:

Student Council elections will be Thursday (officers) & Friday (class representatives) this coming week.  Campaign posters are looking very persuasive!!

Camp Wartburg/High-Ropes Course:

Zion S.T.U.C.O (Student Council) is sponsoring a day of FUN and SERVICE at Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, Illinois, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 9am to 4pm (leave Zion at 8am and arrive back to Zion at 5pm).  We will be participating in the High Ropes Course (possibly the Rock Climbing Wall and Repelling Tower).  We will also participate in a service project to help out Camp Wartburg and thank them for letting us participate in their camp activities.  The cost for this event is $25/student.  In order to reserve a spot for yourself you will need the following turned in to Mrs. Cluck by September 16.

1. Permission slip signed by your parent/legal guardian
2. Camp Wartburg medical statement form signed by a parent/legal guardian.
3. $25 cash or check made out to Zion Lutheran School

Sunday Morning Jr. High Bible Study:

Looking for a little CHAOS in your life? Wanna shake your Sundays up a bit? Junior High Students are invited to join us for a little (or a lot of) CHAOS on Sunday Mornings during the Bible Study hour.  CHAOS will meet in Mr Braddy's room in the junior high building and will be led by the Demien family.  We will be exploring our Bibles and how to use them via various games and challenges.  We will find out what's in Luther's Catechism, watch some video clips, enjoy some Christian music and of course, snack!  If you are in 6th, 7th or 8th grade and want to add a little CHAOS to your Sunday mornings, join us this Sunday @ 9:30.

Dates to Remember:

August 31 -- Noon dismissal -- Teacher In-service

September 5 -- No School -- Labor Day

September 16 -- Spirit Day & Mid-quarter

September 22 -- Jr. High Walk-a-thon (during the school day)

September 23 -- No School -- LESA Teacher In-Service

September 30 -- 7th Grade Field Trip

World History Class 8/24

Welcome to Mrs. Cluck's class blog.  You will need to access this site occasionally for class assignments and links to videos.  Today you will need to follow the directions below:

1. Complete "Preview 1" on p.7 of your ISN

2. Watch the following video -- The Legend of How Rome was Created: http://safeshare.tv/x/ss57bdce6fa8e80

3. Read this version of Romulus & Remus: http://readytogoebooks.com/jgbooks/Romulus.html

4. In your spiral record how these stories are similar and how they are different.

5. Visit this site: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/index.html

6. Spend some time clicking around and READING about the Roman Empire

7. In your spiral record 5 things your learned on this site about the Romans Empire

Week 1 - Aug. 17-19

Welcome to the 7C class blog!  I will be posting pictures, videos, and information throughout the year here...mostly to give you a glimpse into our classroom.  Sometimes I use this page to get information or recourses to the students for assignments, tests, or projects.

All school information, grade, schedules, etc. can be accessed on our school site: Sycamore Education.

I feel so blessed to have met each family at Open House.  Some families I have known for years and others I am meeting for the first time -- whichever you are, I am glad to have connected with you all in such a positive way.  I understand not everything was so great that evening....pictures lines...ugh!  I am so sorry some of you waited so long in those terrible lines.  This feedback will help us plan and make changes for the better next year.

A great first week in 7th grade -- I am THRILLED with the energy level of these students.  They are excited to be here with their friends, and ready to learn.  We have laughed a lot already and they have listened intently when I speak more seriously.

Our theme verse this year Romans 12:5 is an awesome focus for the year.  We are each uniquely created by God for a purpose -- and all together we are part of the body of Christ -- "One for All!"  Ask your kiddos about the Mr. Potato Head in our classroom and how he reminds us about our theme!

Pictures from this week:

• Stacking challenge

•  New service opportunities in 7th grade - collecting recycling from the entire campus!

•  Saving Fred on his adventure through history class

Back to School Night: is coming up this next Tuesday 8/23, starting at 6:30pm, parents only.  There will be three 20 minute sessions for you to learn more about each of your children's classes and what to expect this year.  Come with questions!

I know many of you already took first day of school pictures...the boys seemed less excited about this than the girls :)  I like having these pictures hanging in our room, so I will share them with you!  It is fun to see how the students grow and change throughout the year.

All For One,