“There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” ~ J.K. Rowling
StoryLab Stories & Storytellers
Our StoryLab assistants jumped in this week as several classes filmed in the lab. Second, third and fifth graders spent time in the lab this week. Students shared their stories and poetry in front of the camera and got comfortable with phrases like, “Ready, camera one?” and “Slate!” Way to go, students!
Grammar & Geography Games
Fifth graders reviewed grammar together in a small group, and the fourth and fifth graders participated in a Geography Bowl.
First Graders Enjoyed Outside Fun and Fall-Themed Learning
First graders read with their 7th-grade Buddies, enjoying some extra playground time, and celebrated the season with pumpkin activities, candy corn math facts, and a visit to Scottsdale Farms with friends from kindergarten, second and third grade.
8th & 10th Graders Learn Bible Foundations in Life Skills and Discipleship
The 8th graders worked in groups to study Luke’s parables; the 10th graders worked on an activity centered on their Life Skills & Discipleship class’s study of the Messiah in the Hebrew Testament.
Fourth Graders Farewell Weak Verbs in Funeral for Said/Say & Go/Went
K-5th Graders Learn About God-With-Us Origin Story
Learning about how God walked with Adam and Eve in the garden is foundational to understanding how much God loves His creation (us!) and wants to be with them. Students got to experience the building of several different kinds of tents as they learned about God’s presence in various ways: in the garden, in the tent of meeting and God-with-us through Jesus, Immanuel.
The Cast Prepares for “This Murder Was Staged” on Fri., Nov. 8
Read your Week 11 newsletter for the QR code to purchase tickets for this family-friendly comedy; these seventh through tenth graders are working hard to refine their characters before the curtain call!
The Barn Dance 2024
This year’s Barn Dance for middle and high schoolers featured country line dance tutorials courtesy of Becca Gaffney and music from other genres, thanks to our DJ from Galaxy Music and Arts. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and made this event so memorable! View the slideshow and fancy footwork below.
Club Day Fun: Cookies, Dogs, Soccer & Slime
What more can you ask for from a club period but great weather, a dog visit during Dog Club, time to burn off energy during Soccer Club, cookies to ward off after-school hunger during Cookie Club and a DIY Slime Madness Club to keep the fun going?! Congratulations to all of our club leaders; well done!
All About Southeastern United States in K-3rd
Our kindergarten through third-grade parents have signed up to teach students what makes each region of the U.S. special. This unit focused on the southeastern states, and parent volunteers came in to teach about Kentucky and Mississippi. Thank you, parents!
