Week 12: Sunshine, Stories, Soup and Sprucing Up

“Keep your face always to the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”

~ Walt Whitman

 

In This Issue:

• K-5 Devotional Game
• Playground Fun
• Middle and High School Smiles
• 6th/7th Devotional Game & Outdoor ELA
• 2nd/3rd Grade Make Stone Soup
• Stories During Buddy Time
• Bulletin Board Sprucing
• Physical, Emotional and Mental Health Focus in K-5
• Drama Rehearsals for Christmas Play
• 9th Graders Showcase Graffiti Theme Analysis for ELA
• 4th & 5th Graders Enjoy Active Math Activities

K-5 Devotional Game

This week, our K-5th graders enjoyed playing a game where they had to “fall asleep” if they were tagged; it illustrated this week’s alphabetical study of God’s attributes, the letter N for “Never Tires.” God never tires, but we do! Students enjoyed this fun devotional that allowed them to get in a little extra physical activity.

Playground Fun

The warmer weather this week was the perfect opportunity to play outside.

Middle and High School Smiles

Our middle and high school students enjoy lunch outside almost every day; being outdoors is good for the soul.

6th/7th Devotional Game and Outdoor ELA

Our sixth and seventh graders played a game of Fountain and Drain this week to discuss what it feels like to be a fountain in someone’s life and what it could look like to be a drain during their devotional time. Both classes also spent time outside during English/Language Arts.

2nd/3rd Grade Make Stone Soup

Our second and third-graders traditionally read the book “Stone Soup” at this time of year, and they each bring in ingredients to assemble a crockpot full of Stone Soup. Here they’re listening to a read-aloud version of the story after making the soup.

Stories During Buddy Time

Our K/1 and 6th/7th Buddies continue to foster a love of learning by reading together.

Bulletin Board Sprucing

If you’ve been down the hallways lately, you might notice a little sprucing up we’ve been doing to the bulletin boards. In the coming months, these boards will change periodically to feature highlights in some of our special programs — such as our Fun Fridays, electives, and REACH — as well as ongoing features like science, seasons, and mental health.

Physical, Emotional and Mental Health Focus in K-5

Students in K-5 are learning about all kinds of ways to take care of themselves. Being healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally is important. They’ve instructed each other in fitness games, learned about ways to process emotions, and discussed how boost mental health. Some made breathing bracelets and learned slow breathing techniques; others learned exercises such as yoga, stretching and outdoor games; the exploration of health continues next week.

Drama Rehearsals for Christmas Play

Our 1st through 6th graders are already rehearsing for the Christmas play, “12 Symbols of Christmas,” which will be at school on Dec. 7th. They’re off to a great start! (Thank you to all the parents who are letting us borrow a few things for our set.)

9th Graders Showcase Graffiti Theme Analysis

Our ninth graders created graffiti theme analysis drawings to illustrate themes in the novel they are currently reading. Way to go, students!

4th & 5th Graders Enjoy Active Math Activities

Fourth grade practiced domino multiplication while fifth graders practiced decimals while shopping for pretend business products and services. They also taped a number line on the floor of the classroom to the thousandths.