Classroom Updates
Stay in touch each week with what students are learning and all about what's happening in each Immanuel Lutheran School classroom (K - 8). If you have any questions or need to reach a specific teacher, please contact the school office anytime.
Kindergarten
This week the class worked on writing their first name with correct letter formation, concentrating mainly on writing the first capital letter in their name. We also talked about the sound that the first letter in their names make and other words that start the same way. In math, we started sorting objects by what is the same, alike, and different. We read the book Chica Chica Boom Boom and did some alphabet activities from that. We learned about what God made during the 6 days of creation, and how He rested on the seventh. We also read some more nursery rhymes and learned some new songs.
1st & 2nd Grades
Apples are everywhere this week. We read about Johnny Appleseed, the “apple” in the Garden of Eden, and William Tell. We also discussed the roles of family members in the book Apple Picking Time. In math we taste tested and graphed our favorite types of apples. First graders are reading rhyming poems while the second graders explored the ways children all over the world travel to school. In Writer’s Workshop we are learning how to brainstorm and prewrite. Our class book is entitled “Unicorn Land.” The students brainstormed the ideas as I wrote them down. But the class book ends with the king receiving wishes from the snow unicorns. The students will be ending the story in their own way. Last, but certainly not least, was the presentation of a short play by some of the second graders.
3rd & 4th Grades
Third and Fourth Graders having been enjoying their first full week of school; it has been one busy week! In math third graders have been working on place value and writing numbers using three different forms: standard form, expanded form, and word form. Fourth graders have been working on using coordinate grids and writing ordered pairs. In science we have been learning how all living things go through predictable patterns known as life cycles. In religion, we have been reading the story of Adam and Eve and learning about our fall into sin. Don’t forget to stop by our classroom during Open House on Thursday September 22, 2011 to see our wonderful classroom and to learn a little more about the exciting year we have ahead of us. Open House is from 6:30 to 7:30. Can’t wait to see you there!
Upper Grades
What a great week we had in 5th through 8th grade. 5th graders are having a great time switching classes and having different teachers. In language we are reviewing the mechanics of writing a good sentence. This is leading up to our first test on September 19th.
Our emphasis for devotions this week is how to deal with the pressures of the modern world. We look to see how Jesus lived, and dealt with, issues during his day.
5th Grade
Welcome to 5th Grade Reading! Students are currently completing story maps of stories read. They are also learning the cause and effect about situations in a story and synonyms and antonyms of vocabulary words.
Math... Students have been learning to read and make stem leaf plots along with line plots. They are also learning to find the range, mode, and medium from these sets of data.
Science... In science we are learning about weather, climate and their differences. This week the students will learn about cloud formation and how the role the water cycle plays.
6th Grade
English...We have been learning how to identify the different kinds of sentences with the appropriate punctuation , and complete and simple subjects & predicates, and verb phrases with a list of linking verbs.
Math... Students are learning to display data in the forms of Frequency Charts and line plots. They are also making bar graphs with appropriate scales with correct intervals on the vertical axis, and labeling the horizontal axis.
Science... In science we our learning how earth’s crust is constantly changing. Many of these changes are the result of plate tectonics. Through plate tectonics the students are discovering volcanoes and earthquakes. We are also learning about hurricanes.
World Cultures... Wonders of the World Project - To increase and encourage a love of magnificent places and geography, we are discussing the wonders of the ancient, medieval, and modern world. A Greek historian was the first to proclaim 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Each student will be researching a 'wonder' and be responsible for an oral presentation. Can't wait!
5th & 6th Grades
Religion... We are discussing the many different translations that are used to bring the word to many nations. We are bringing the word to our shut-ins through out Lutheran Love cards. May the Lord continue to bless our endeavors as we glorify Him.
Seventh Grade
Math... Students have been learning to convert measurements into Metric Units and learning to use a Problem Solving Plan for word problems needing multiple steps to compute the answer.
Seventh & Eighth Grades
Science... In unit 1, we are reviewing the nature of science and what scientists do. The unifying themes emphasize are changes over time and structures and systems. The students are learning the important role observation plays in science.
American History... We discussed 9/11 and the resilience of the American people. We also compared 9/11 to Pearl Harbor. We talked about the similarities and differences of these 2 pivotal dates in American History. We are continuing the theme of Major Rivers in the USA. Each student has selected a river to research its importance, source, mouth, uses, etc.
English... I Am....I wish.....I hope......I dream.......I think........I am as ______________as ______________. These are just some of the lines we are writing for the I AM Poem. Once the RD(rough draft) is edited, students will go into the computer lab to creatively design how their poem should be written.
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