I Missed January!?

Where did January go?!  I blinked and it's February, wow!  A big thank you to Mrs. Murray for keeping us all up-to-date with email and blog reminders :)

Here's what's going on in 7th grade these days...

 Religion

• We spent a week talking, learning, and discussing "The Sanctity of Life."  Students wrote personal testimonies on their views of this topic which included scriptural verses to support their writing.  We got very serious about the topics of abortion, suicide, euthanasia, and self harm.  I was very impressed with the mature way this class talked and listened to their classmates.  Not all questions were answered, but I did my best to guide and lead them to rely on God's word for answers to their questions.  This is a great time in a student's life to ask questions in a safe Christian environment.  I encourage you to bring this topic (The Sanctity of Life) up with your child; ask to read their essay or see if they are struggling to find answers to their questions about the life God gave them.

Literature

• We finished reading "Where the Red Fern Grows" last week which was (as expected) full of tears!  What a great novel about friendship and loyalty, prayer and faith.  Students will take a test this week and enjoy the movie.  Here are a few pictures of students enjoying some old fashioned soda bottles remembering when Billy tried his first soda in the novel. Cheers!

World History

• Students finished their study of the MO Constitution!  YAY!  They worked and studied for hours the past month to master and learn more about being a citizen of Missouri.
• We will be moving back into the history book with a study of Africa and its culture

Science

• Students received a new science book this week and will be learning all about the human body.

Art

• Beautiful Name Kaleidoscopes were completed last week
• Can you read the names?
• The next project will require students to have magazines to cut and a piece of cardboard (any thickness)

National Lutheran Schools Week

• Last week was NLSW and we had a blast celebrating being a part of Zion!  Thank you for seeing the value in sending your child to our school.  We are a family surrounded in God's love, grace, and truth.  Your support does not go unnoticed!!  Thank you!!

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• February 10 "Hoops/Jump Rope for Heart"
• Jr. High students are able to attend this event (during school) AND dress down for the day with a donation of $5.  If a students raises $15+ they will also receive an American Heart Association t-shirt!
• February 14 Class Valentines Parties
• February 17 Spirit Day
• February 20 Presidents' Day No School
• February 24-26 State Basketball Tournament
• March 1 Ash Wednesday
• March 3 AR points are due (18 points)
• March 10 Grandparents' Day & End of 3rd Quarter
• 7th graders will lead chapel at 11am in the church Sanctuary

Praying for Health, Healing, Comfort, and Peace,