November 2

Last week of the quarter and last week of the AR

LA 6
Spelling  - sentences due Wed.
Reading - Book report due Monday, 11/9
Bridge project - due by Thursday
Writing - Compare and contrast essay due Thursday


LA 7
Spelling  - sentences or story due Wed.
Writing - Compare and contrast essay redo due Tuesday
             -Things Not Seen essays due Thursday
Reading - Finish the book and take the AR test

OCTOBER 27

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend!  Many people shared some fun family activities with the class.

LA 6
Spelling - sentences due Wed.
test - Fri.

Writing - Compare and contrast essay this week
Plan with venn diagram due Tue.
Rough draft with 3 paragraphs due Thurs.

LA 7
Spelling - sentences or story due Wed.
test - Fri.

Writing - Complete compare and contrast essay this week
4 paragraphs due Thurs.

Reading
Read to p 217 in Things Not Seen for Wed.

AR Reminder:  Quarter 1 ends next Thursday

October 14

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Writing about Fall one paragraph with 3 great adjectives
Patriot's Pen final copy due

Fri. - Spelling test, Read to the last chapter of The Report Card, We will finish it Friday in class!


LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen final copy due
Bike writing paragraphs due

Fri.  - Spelling test, Read chapter 18 of Things Not Seen

Book share - due October 21

October 12

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Wed. Spelling sentences due

Thurs. - Writing about Fall one paragraph with 3 great adjectives
Patriot's Pen final copy due

Fri. - Spelling test


LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Wed. Spelling sentences due

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen final copy due
Bike writing paragraphs due

Fri.  - Spelling test

Book share - due October 21

October 5

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 6+ words
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen typed copy 300-400 words
Fri. - Spelling test


LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 7+ words
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen typed copy 300-400 words
Fri.  - Spelling test

Book share - due October 21

September 30

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen rough draft 300-400 words
Fri. - Spelling test, Read to p. 100 in Report Card

Patriot's Pen Typed copy - due October 15

LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen rough draft
Fri.  - Spelling test, Read to p. 99 in Things Not Seen

Patriot's Pen Typed copy - due October 15

Book share - due October 21

September 28

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 6+ words, book report due
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen rough draft 300-400 words
Fri. - Spelling test

Patriot's Pen Typed copy - due October 15

LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 7+ words
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen rough draft
Fri.  - Spelling test

Patriot's Pen Typed copy - due October 15

Book share - due October 21

September 23

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen plan
- Spelling test

 Patriot's Pen rough draft - 300-400 words  due October 1
Typed copy - due October 15

LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR

Thurs. - Patriot's Pen plan
- Spelling test

Patriot's Pen rough draft - 300-400 words due October 1
Typed copy - due October 15

Below is the plan that is due Thursday.

Name______________________________

Project – Patriot’s Pen

Topic _________________________________________________________________

Needs to be ____________  words

Plan due___________________  

Paper due____________________________

Paragraph 1 Intro - Topic sentence _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________	Paragraph 2 Topic___________________________ Detail Detail Detail
Paragraph 3 Topic___________________________ Detail Detail Detail	Paragraph 4 Topic___________________________ Detail Detail Detail

Conclusion____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________

September 21

LA6
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 6+ words
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen plan
- Spelling test

 Patriot's Pen rough draft - 300-400 words  due October 1
Typed copy - due October 15

LA7
Read 15 minutes each night for AR
Wed. - Spelling sentences 6+ words
Thurs. - Patriot's Pen plan
- Spelling test

Patriot's Pen rough draft - 300-400 words due October 1
Typed copy - due October 15

Wednesday, September 16

LA6

Thurs. - Writing about a relative
Fri. - Read The Report Card Ch 5
Spelling test


LA7
Thurs. - Writing about a person you admire - 4 paragraphs
Fri.  - Things Not Seen Read Chapter 6 for Friday

 Spelling test

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Into a Full Week...

I apologize that this didn't get out yesterday.  I am really aiming for Mondays and Wednesdays.  I didn't feel so well on Monday.  Several kids have been absent.  I hope whatever has been hitting, goes away and we can enjoy the weather!

LA6
Wed. - Spelling sentences
Thurs. - Writing about a relative
Fri. - Spelling test


LA7
Wed. - Spelling sentences
Thurs. - Writing about a person you admire
Fri. - Spelling test

Wednesday, September 9

Homework Reminders

LA 6
For Thursday
Returning to school paragraph
The Report Card Read to p. 38

LA7
For Thursday
Unforgettable Journey timeline with 5 additional items
Things Not Seen  Read ch. 3 and complete the front side of the connector paper


Next week both classes will start Spelling!

Get ready to enjoy Camp Luther!

September 2, 2015

Happy Day 2 of School!

We are busy learning new procedures.  It is also fun to hear of the many summer adventures!

LA6
Writing topic - Summer  Due Thursday
AR Goals due

LA 7
Writing topic - Summer  Due Thursday
AR Goals due
Things Not Seen - Finish Chapter 1 for Friday

Open House Information

Hello,
Thanks for visiting the blog!  I hope it is helpful this year.  I will attempt to post homework here on Monday and Wednesdays.

I have attached the Open House Letter.   Please look through this and refer to it as  reference.  Thanks!  I am planning for a terrific year!
 

Beginning of the School Year  2015-2016                        Mrs. Koch

Welcome back to school! Our theme verse for the year is 1 John 3:1. “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.”  God loves us so much that he given us the gift of a summertime break. But even more than our daily blessings, he has given his Son and called us to belong to him. We are his children! I pray this year is filled with recognizing the marvelous love that is extended to us and that gives us our identity.

A new school year brings many changes for students, parents and teachers.  I am looking forward to sharing the excitement that learning provides.    My schedule is as follows:

v Grade 6   Language Arts   8:00-9:22 in 6^th grade room

v Grade 7   Language Arts   9:32-10:54 in 8^th grade room and the library

v Grades 5-8 Computer   10:56-11:36 in computer lab

Classroom Behavior Reminders:

·      We are implanting Positive Behavior Intervention System (P.B.I.S.) as a school wide endeavor to reinforce positive behaviors.  Specific guideline will be in place throughout the school.  The “Three Strikes” System will also be used if students choose not to follow the expectations.  The homeroom teacher will be informed regarding positive or negative behaviors.

Assignments

·      Sixth and seventh grade assignments and due dates will be stated and should be recorded by the student. 

·      Assignments and information will also be available on my blog.  It can be accessed at http://stjohnkoch.blogspot.com/

·      Assignments are to be finished by the date given in class. 

·      Assignments will be turned in at the beginning of the appropriate class periods of the day.

·      Accountability will come when assignments are turned in on time or incomplete.  The homeroom teachers will be informed if assignments are incomplete.

6^th Grade Language Arts

·      Language Arts includes Reading, English and Spelling.

·      We will be using a books called The Elements of Literature and Shurley English as well as novels.

·      A notebook and binder will be used for class.

Accelerated Reader

·      St. John has AR access to countless tests on line! 

·      Use www.arbookfind.com to see if a book is part of the AR system.

·      Sixth graders will set AR goals.  AR will be counted as 15% of the Reading grade.  It will be added in at the end of the quarter.

·      Enclosed is a sheet to be signed and returned.  This will allow us to be on the same page and work together to accomplish this goal.

·      The minimum will be 12 points this quarter to earn 100%.

Book Reports

We will be doing book reports 5-6 times per year.   Enclosed is a tic tac toe book report form to use as a reference.

Writing Assignments  - Weekly Paragraphs 

First day of the week – Weekly writing assignment given. 

Wednesdays -  Revise and edit work in class.

Thursday - Paragraphs are due!

Cover sheet is stapled on top of the paragraph.

Adult proofreader has signed paper.

Paragraphs turned in on time receive full credit.  After that, 5 points will be subtracted per day.

6^th Grade Spelling

Sixth grade spelling words will come from three sources:  

·      5 words from a list of the 1000 most commonly used words

·      5 words from the child’s own writing

·      5 assigned words

Look for a list of 15 words to come home the first day of each week.  Your child will also type their list as a Google Doc in Google Drive, which is accessible on the internet.

Weekly Assignment:  Spelling sentences are due Wednesday of each week.

Use each of the spelling words in a different sentence for a total of 15 sentences.  The sentences should have at least 6 words.  Underline spelling words.  To earn full credit, a sentence must include correct punctuation and spelling as well as make sense.

Test: Given on the last school day of each week 

7^th Grade Language Arts

·      Language Arts includes Reading, English and Spelling.

·      We will be using a books called The Elements of Literature and Shurley English as well as novels.

·      A notebook and binder  will be used for class.

Accelerated Reader:

·      St. John has AR access to countless tests on line!  Use www.arbookfind.com to see if a book is now part of the AR system!

·      The seventh graders will be setting AR goals.  AR will be counted as 15% of the Reading grade.  It will be added in at the end of the quarter.

·      Enclosed is a sheet to be signed and returned.  This will allow us to be on the same page and work together to accomplish this goal.

·      The minimum will be 15 points this quarter to earn 100%.

Book Share

·      A book share assignment incorporating technology is due once a quarter.

·      Enclosed is an information sheet to use as a reference.

Weekly Writing Assignments

·      First day of the week – Weekly writing assignment given. 

·      Wednesdays - Usually 1 page of written work is due.  Work will be revised and editied on that day in class.

·      Thursday – Essays are due!

·      Writing turned in on time receives full credit.  After that, 5 points will be subtracted per day. 

·      Approximately once a month, one piece of writing will be taken to final copy.  A double spaced typed copy will be due on Thursday.

Spelling

Seventh grade spelling words will come from three sources:  

·      5 words from a list of leveled words

·      5 words from the child’s own writing

·      5 assigned words from our reading

Look for a list of 15 words to come home the first day of each week.  Your child will also type their list as a Google Doc in Google Drive, which is accessible on the internet.

Weekly Assignment:  Spelling sentences are due Wednesday of each week.

Use each of the spelling words in a different sentence for a total of 15 sentences.  The sentences should have at least 7 words.  Underline spelling words.  To earn full credit, a sentence must include correct punctuation and spelling as well as make sense.

Test: Given on the last school day of each week 

I am excited to serve in my sixth year as a teacher at St. John Lutheran.  It has been a blessing to see the students grow over the years.  My husband, Eric and I have made our home in Merrill for 16 years.  My sons, Stephen and Nathan attend Merrill High School.  My oldest, Andrew, is a sophomore at UW-Eau Claire.  Please feel free to contact me at school or home.  My school e-mail address is skoch@stjohn.merrill.wi.us

Please email me so that I may have your address.  My home phone number is 715/536-5723.   

In Christ,

Mrs. Sherry Koch

Beautiful!

Not only is the weather beautiful, but I have heard some beautiful music lately.   The sixth graders are singing a blessing as a round for chapel on Wednesday.  It sounds terrific and a student is leading them!  Also 2 boys are playing their guitars to accompany us on "Seek Ye First."

LA 6
Spelling sentences due on Google Classroom on Wed.
Test on Friday
Typed essay due Thursday
The Cay - We are almost done and will be choosing individual novels next.

LA7
Spelling sentences due on Google Classroom on Wed.
Test on Friday
Poem assignment with 8 complete due on Tuesday
May 7
Fires in the Wilderness paragraphs due, minimum 3
Mother's Day Poem due

We will be choosing individual novels this week.

April Showers

For this week:
Memory John15:1-5
Ask about what we are learning in Acts.

LA 6
Spelling sentences on Google Classroom due Wed.
Secret writing projects about a certain person in your house plan due Tues.
Rough draft due Thursday
The Cay drawing/map due Thursday

LA 7
Spelling sentences on Google Classroom due Wed.
7 poems due on or before Friday
Poem project due 4/28
Fires in the Wilderness minimum of 3 paragraphs due 5/7

Spring Weather

Enjoy the warmer temps!

6 Memory

John 15:1-8        

4/13 v1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.

4/14 v2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 

4/15 v3   Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 

4/16 v4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

4/17 v5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

4/20 v6  If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 

4/21 v7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 

4/22 v8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

LA6

Spelling  We typed our words on a Google doc as part of Google classroom.  I am hoping that you will be able to access your list from any place.  

Definitions for the 1st five and sentences for all are due Thursday.

Concrete Poem - due Tuesday

Reading Sheet on the Cay due Wed.

Poem Projects includes typing of 5 poems -  due Thursday

Book Report - due Friday

LA7

Spelling  We typed our words on a Google doc as part of Google classroom.  I am hoping that you will be able to access your list from any place.  

Definitions  and sentences for all are due Thursday.

Poems - 5 are due on Friday

Poem Project (8 poems) due 4/28