Say Something Positive...

We started the day with the Gospel lesson (Luke 12:35-37) from
Children's Daily Prayer. Our Faith is a call to action. To be dressed and lamps lit when God calls us. We are living in a world that needs the prayers and presence of Christians. Let us be ready. Students then made thank-you cards for Mrs. Grittner and Mrs. Nye. We feel so grateful for all they did for us yesterday.

Today students presented their war poems and essays. After that we read
Tears of a Tiger. Thinking of war and reading this book... felt like a downer. So we ended the period with everyone saying something "positive" today. Eva said her horse is fat.
Connor said there is basketball practice. Quin reminded us there is lasagna for lunch.. yay! Yes we are in a world with great needs.... but we carry the joy of the Lord. Let us spread this Good News.

Geography 7 students are busy constructing Rain Forest brochures. They are inviting us to learn about this unique landscape that affects all of us.

History 6 students finished "early farm" presentations today (except one student was absent). This group can be proud of their creative and quality work. It is quite exciting for us to consider early challenges of human survival. We started to read from the textbook about a village that was unearthed 150 years ago in the islands off Scotland. We made connections to our lives and the rules that govern how we use our land.

8th graders finished the day silent reading or working on other assigments. Others came up with the idea of a desk-switch with Mr. Eaton's permission... so different desks are arriving in our room. Becky is our motivator and heavy lifter! We owe her big time. Thanks Becky.