STAY WARM!

Perhaps you can stay warm while baking some treats for the Mothers' Club Cookie Walk this weekend.  Items can be brought on Friday or Saturday 3-5P.M.  Thanks!

LA 6
Thurs.  English Quiz P43-44
            Spelling sentences with 7+ words
            Typed copy of "How to" paper due + bring an object to present to the class along with reading                      
             your essay

Fri. - Spelling Test
        How To presentations

LA 7

Thursday- Typed copy of the persuasive essay is due
Friday - Finish Chapter 2 in A Long Way From Chicago
            -Spelling test

Some Spelling sentences are now late!  They are still due.

The Midterms are Coming, the Midterms are Coming!

It is hard to believe we are half way through the second quarter.  Midterm grades will come home Friday.

LA 6
Great job on your game creations!  They are creative and fun to play!
Tues.  Finish reading Aaron's Gift
Wed. Quiz on Aaron's Gift
Thurs.  Spelling sentences with 7+ words
            Typed copy of "How to" paper due + bring an object to present to the class along with reading                        
             your essay

LA 7

Tues.-Things Not Seen Project Due 3 Choices
Wed. - Spelling sentences due
Thursday- Typed copy of the persuasive essay is due

Thanks for checking!

Here's the update for the week.

LA 6
Thurs.  Spelling sentences beginning with pronouns and I.

How to rough draft for How to project is due.

Game board connected to Loser  Include 15 references to the book.
Be ready to play with all game pieces and written assignment complete!

Next week - We will present our how to projects on Thursday and Friday.

LA 7

Thursday/ Friday - Rough draft  for the persuasive essay is due
 Friday - Complete chapter 1 in A Long Way from Chicago   

Dec. 10 -Things Not Seen Project Due 3 Choices

Sweet Treats

I hope your Thanksgiving time was filled with the sweet treat of time with family and friends.
Thanks to all who returned their 80 Minutes AR note!  Those students will receive a candy bar of their choice tomorrow.

LA 6
Wed.  Spelling sentences beginning with pronouns and I.
Tues.  How to planning sheet is due.
Thurs.  How to rough draft is due.

Dec. 5 - Game board connected to Loser  Include 15 references to the book.
Be ready to play with all game pieces and written assignment complete!

LA 7

Tues.   - Persuasive essay 4 square sheet is due
Wed.  -Spelling sentences  are due.  The first three must have dialogue.
          -1 page of rough draft  for the persuasive essay is due
     
Dec. 10 -Things Not Seen Project Due 3 Choices

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for all of the students I see at school each day!  Thank you to the dedicated parents as well!  May God bless your Thanksgiving time.

ALL - 80 Minutes of AR  Due Dec. 2

LA 6
Dec. 5 - Game board connected to Loser  Include 15 references to the book.
Be ready to play with all game pieces and written assignment complete!

LA 7

Dec. 10 -Things Not Seen Project Due 3 Choices

Next Week - Persuasive essay writing  Tomorrow - topic idea is due

Grade 8

Our auction basket theme is "Chocolate."  Each student needs to donate toward this class project. 

Volunteers are needed for the class field trip in May.  Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!

Snowflakes and Assignments are Flying

Well I hope the assignments only fly from you to me as you hand them in.

6th LA
Due Thursday
Spelling sentences with 7 words
Thanksgiving Guest 2 paragraph paper - Who is coming to your Thanksgiving celebration?
Fri.
Spelling test

Dec. 5 - Game board connected to Loser  Include 15 references to the book.

7th LA
Thursday or Friday
Comparison writing assignment

If your 4 square was complete, you may choose your day.
If it was not complete, your comparison essay is due tomorrow!

Fri.
Spelling test
Read the next chapter in Things Not Seen
A project connected with this is coming soon.

It is Still Monday

Hi!  Greetings all bloggers!  I intended to do this earlier today, however life is just busy!  I am certain all of my responsible 6th and 7th graders know the pattern of their assignments as well.

6th LA
Due Thursday
Spelling sentences with 7 words
Thanksgiving Guest 2 paragraph paper - Who is coming to your Thanksgiving celebration?

7th LA
Due Tuesday
Worksheet on "A Day's Wait" plus questions 8,10,12
Comparison writing assignment will be given Tuesday

Due Wednesday
Spelling sentences including dialogue in each

Many Thanks Today

Thank you Veterans who have served our country.

Thanks for reading your essays Peter, Eve Abe, Hannah and Logan Humphrey
Congratulations on your awards!

Thanks to all of the 6th,7th and 8th graders who worked diligently on your Patriot's Pen essays.

Thanks to all who helped make our bake sale for the Honor Flight a success.

6th LA

Thursday - 7+ word spelling sentences are due
                -2 paragraph essay due from Dragon, Dragon your choice of the following:
                  hero or continuing the story
Friday- Spelling and vocabulary quiz


7th LA

Thursday/Friday - 3 paragraph essay due
Friday     -Read Things Not Seen P.203-211
               -Spelling  and vocabulary quiz
       

Eighth Grade Info

Here are links to two important eighth grade notes.


Field Trip November



Basketball Concession Stand

Looking ahead to High School

The principal of Lutheran Valley High School, Mr. Beringer will be here TOMORROW at 9:45 to talk to the 8th graders.  Parents are welcome to attend as well.

A Quiet Teacher but a Busy Day

Thanks to a great bunch of students who were very cooperative while I dealt with laryngitis today!


6th LA
Tuesday - graphic story due
Wednesday - book report due
Thursday - 7+ word spelling sentences are due
                -2 paragraph essay due from Dragon, Dragon your choice of the following:
                  hero or continuing the story
Friday- Spelling and vocabulary quiz


7th LA
Wednesday- 7+ word spelling sentences are due
                   -1 page of rough draft due, choice of story or comparing characters
Friday - 3 paragraph essay due
            -Spelling  and vocabulary quiz
         

2 DAYS GONE AND 2 TO GO

Begin a good habit of reading each night.  It will make AR goals much easier to reach!
AR Goal Sheets are due!

6th LA

Thursday - Spelling questions are due
                Movie or Book 2 paragraph essay is due (Caleb's creation)
                Dialogue from Medusa's Head due - one half page
Friday- Spelling and vocabulary quiz
November 13 - Book Report due

7th LA  Can you believe we are reading Romeo and Juliet?

Thursday - Short section of possible dialogue for Things Not Seen due
                   Remember someone must be ready to perform it with you!
Friday - Spelling quiz
            Read the next chapter in Things Not Seen
            Dialogue writing assignment is due minimum 1 page with correct quotations

7th Grade Blog Bonus

I am known for having run for President on three separate occasions. I was a member of the United States House of Representatives for the great state of Nebraska. I famously went toe to toe with Clarence Darrow in a fight against evolution in the Scopes Monkey Trial. Who Am I?

Who Am I?

Expires 11/6  2:45 p.m.
Remember write your answer on a sheet of paper and hand it to me before it expires.

Wednesday check in

You may take for the first quarter AR tests through Friday.

6th LA

Thursday Read P257-261 in "The King of Mazy May"
                Spelling questions due

                Pumpkin contest paragraphs due

6th Graders tell someone if you are happy you won 3rd place in the National Pumkin contest.

7th LA

A few students have Patriots Pen assignments to correct.  They are now late! 

Thursday P.23 in WB is due

Friday  Stories due

7th graders tell someone in your house about the character you created.

Last Week...Don't be Weak

This is the final week of the quarter.  Make it a positive one!  Take AR tests through Friday.

6th LA

Thursday Spelling questions due

                Pumpkin contest paragraphs due

7th

A few students have Patriots Pen assignments to correct, due by Wed.

Wednesday  Spelling questions due

                    1 page of rough draft for stories due

Friday  Stories due

7th Grade Blog Bonus!

The first of many to come, bring in the answer to this question to receive extra credit in Civics!

Pope Leo X began the practice of selling indulgences to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome which prompted the writing of the 95 theses. Who is the author of this historic document?

Who am I?

Don't tell your classmates, the points are reserved for those who check the blog!

80 Minute Challenge

6th and 7th Grades - Read for 80 minutes during these next 4 days
                              -Return the recoding sheet and earn a treat

Keep Reading!!!

AR for all

6th LA
Wed.  - Your typed and corrected copy of Patriots Pen is due
           -Story rough drafts are due

7th LA
Wed. - Your typed and corrected copy of Patriots Pen is due
         -Zoo article is due
October 22
Book report due

Bazaar? Not really...

I need to share what I witnessed in 8th grade today.  One student brought $5 for the bazaar.  This person then decided to give it all to the offering and said he didn't need anything at the bazaar.  WOW!  This blessing was returned to him when he went to the bazaar and found $5 waiting for him as a gift from a relative!  God's blessings are not really so bazaar!

AR for all

6th LA
Thurs. - Spelling sentences due
Fri. - Spelling test
      -English test
Fri. or Mon. - Patriot's Pen typed copy is due!

7th LA
Fri. - Spelling and vocab tests
       - Finish the chapter in Things Not Seen   You never know when a quiz is coming....
       -Patriot's Pen is due!

October 22
Book report due

A Rainy Tuesday Homework List

AR for all

6th Grade LA
Wed. poem or journal article connected with story
Thurs. spelling sentences due
Friday or Monday - Patriot's Pen essay typed

7th Grade LA
Wed. Finish reading Three Skeleton Key
         Spelling sentences due
         1 page rough draft of choice essay due
Friday  Patriot's Pen typed essay due

October 22 Book report due

Words for Wednesday

Continue to read for AR!  

6th LA
Thursday 
- Spelling sentences with 7 words
Friday
-Spelling test
-Read chapter 16 in Loser
Friday or Monday
-Finished rough draft of Patriot's Pen is due

Tuesday, October 22  
Typed copy of Patriot's Pen is due               

7th LA
Friday
 -2 paragraphs of comaprison and contrast due
-Finish chapter of Things Not Seen
-Spelling and vocabulary tests

Friday, October 18
Typed copy of Patriot's Pen is due

Oct. 22 or before - Book share due

Colorful days

Enjoy the beauty of autumn, even if it is just for a moment in the midst of busy days.

6th LA
Wednesday
-one complete page of written rough draft for Patriot's Pen
-quiz on 'The Bracelet"

Thursday 
- Spelling sentences with 7 words
                

7th LA
 Tuesday
-4 square plan for compare and contrast paragraphs

Wednesday
-completed rough draft of Patriot's Pen
-Spelling sentences with 7 words

Thursday
 -2 paragraphs of comaprison and contrast due

  Oct. 22 or before - Book share due

Midweek Reminders

6th LA
Thursday - Spelling sentences with 7 words
                -Patriot's Pen planning sheet

Friday - Typed comparison and contrast essay
           -Book report due using the tic tac toe sheet

7th LA
 Thursday -Tell Mrs. Koch the name of your book share book

  Friday - Things Not Seen p 75-81 and quiz question
             -Spelling and Vocab Quiz
   Oct. 9- rough draft of Patriot's Pen essay complete

   Oct. 22 or before - Book share due

October begins!

Wow!  The first month of school certainly flew by.  Here are some dates to keep in mind.

6th LA
Thursday - Spelling sentences with 7 words
                -Patriot's Pen planning sheet

Friday - Typed comparison and contrast essay
           -Book report due using the tic tac toe sheet

7th LA
Tues. - Read P 100 in Empress Theodora
          -Tell Mrs. Koch the name of your book share book
Wed.  - Spelling sentences with 7 words
          -1 full page rough draft of Patriot's Pen essay

Oct. 22 or before - Book share due

Wednesday, Sept. 25

6th for Friday
Loser Read p 60-70
Magazine article worksheet
Spelling test

7th for Thursday
P.85 questions 2,6,7,8
for Friday
Things Not Seen  p42-52
Workbook p 7
Spelling and vocab test

Great Books and Weekly Plans

6th Grade
Wonder is the title of a great book we are listening to in class.  It is about a boy with deformed face who starts school for the first time.  Ask your child about it.

Tues. - Postcard or Video game advertisement
Wed. -Read through p.49 in Loser
Thurs.  - Spelling sentences with adjectives
            -Three paragraph compare and contrast essay

7th Grade
Wednesday Wars is our current read aloud.  It is set during the Vietnam War era.  Ask about the rats!

Tues.  Read the first five pages of "Ashenputtel"
Wed. Spelling Sentences
          Plan paper for Patriot's Pen is due
          Ready for Things Not Seen reading

September 20

Enjoy the weekend!
AR take time to read at least 30 minutes!
Grade 6 Loser Read the next chapter
Grade 7 Things Not Seen  Read the next chapter

Concession Stand Info

Click here for concession stand Procedures

Homework

Grade 6
AR every day
Friday Read chapter 6 of Loser
           Spelling test

Grade 7
Friday Essay drafts due
           Spelling test
           Read Things Not Seen to P. 20
 Create your G-mail accounts

A Weekly Reminder

Monday September 16
Have your AR books here for Tuesday!
Grades 6 and 7 have time in the library to read each Tuesday.

Grade 6
Thursday
Spelling Sentences  - 7 word minimum
Paragraph - A Favorite Relative
AR

Grade 7
Tuesday
Read through p. 55  in The Song of the Trees

Wednesday
Spelling Sentences
First full page of the 5 paragraph rough draft
Topic is Camp Luther or your choice
AR

Sixth Grade L.A.

Due Thursday

Spelling sentences with 7 or more words

Paragraph about Returning to School - a proofreader must sign this

A Homework Pattern for Grade 7

Due Wednesday:

Spelling Sentences with 7 or more words
Rough Draft  - first complete page
       This week's essay - writing about a special person

Underway!

We have a solid start to the year.
Reminders
Covenant Sheets are due!
Grades 6-8   AR Goal Sheets are due!

7th Grade 1st draft of  Summer Event Essays: Due Thursday

8th Graders were assigned morning duty and flag duty.  Here is the list.
Eighth Grade Duties

Notes from Mrs. Koch

Volleyball Concession Stand
AR Note
Orientation Letter

Schedule for 2013

8th Grade Homeroom
1st period - Religion in Grade 5
2nd period - Language Arts in Grade 6
3rd and 4th periods - 7th Grade Language Arts in 8th Grade Room
5th period - Language Arts in Grade 6

Summer Fun

Wow! What a fast summer with lots of fun.

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