Week 11

Wow, it's been too long since I've posted a blog -- thank you Mrs. Murray for keeping us up to date!

7th graders ended the first quarter strong and have swung right into second quarter.  Here are some updates and things to look forward too:

Academics:

• Continuing with Memory Meditations - encourage your child to be picking more challenging verse, maybe ones they have never learned before.  I love reading their meditations writings and am looking forward to seeing their faith life grow.
• Students are working on a final Crispin project in Literature.  We will be moving into a drama unit with fun acting out children's books & A Christmas Carol.
• During World History we are diving into a unit all about the Middle East.  We will study the geography, countries/map memorization, students will find out who Muhammad was and investigate the Islamic religion.  This is a great opportunity to have deeper discussions with your child about faith and current conflicts in the world day.
• The new chapter in science focuses on seed plants. The students will see how fruits, flowers, and fertilization work together to make the plants we eat, wear, and use as building materials. This chapter ends with a flower dissection of an Asian lily. 
• Students will begin their Christmas Wreath Art project Nov. 9th(7C)/11th (7M) - Nov. 30 (7C)/Dec. 2 (7M)
• Student will need to gather/provide some materials for this project; this is not meant to be a major expense. Hopefully a beautiful 7th grade Christmas momento will be created!

Parent Teacher Conferences:

• I am looking forward to meeting with each of you Thursday/Friday of this week.  Please bring encouragement, questions, an concerns to discuss with our time together.

Walk-a-thon Results:

• Congratulations to Sam M. & Claire B. for raising the most $$ for USO from the 7th grade class -- A Chil-fil-a lunch is coming your way!
• Congratulations to Caleb L., Sam M., Annelise W., and Josh E. for running the most laps from the 7th grade class -- A Chil-fil-a lunch is coming your way!
• Total raised = $3156.94

Muffins for Moms -- November 2 -- Please join us for chapel at 8:10 following fellowship time in the church basement.

No School November 8th -- Election Day

The Jr. High will hold a special Veterans Day Chapel Friday, Nov. 11 at 8:10am in the church sanctuary.  Please join us if available for a time of honor and recognition.