ZCS 7th Grade

2012-02-10T08:34:00.003-05:00

LA- Zastrow- Research paper finished through paragraph 5, fun fact on your country

ESPAÑOL

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - for those who forgot!

- Academy Award guesses for the "Beat Maestra V" Challenge are due Feb 24.

Plan ahead for Spirit Week, Feb 13-17
Monday-Twin (Triplet, Quadruplet) Day
Tuesday-Wacky Day
Wednesday-Black-out Day (wear all black)
Thursday-Comfy Day
Friday-Beach Day $3 for 2 hot dogs, chips, cookies and a can of pop

General:
No hot lunch or busing on Feb. 17
100 Miler
Magazine Sale
Box Tops
Little Caesars orders are due on Tuesday.
Super Bowl registration due ASAP

2012-02-09T08:17:00.009-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-Short Story, The Frog Prince, by Brothers Grimm and 1 activity on Moodle due tomorrow. Introduction of Research paper completed.

Bible-Accomplishment 2 completed for Bible Newscast by tomorrow. Bible memory, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 due next Wednesday, February 15.

SS- Finish Uganda page of "Digging Deeper" packet with info from moodle.

LA-Zastrow- Short Story #4, paragraph 4 of research paper (7A paragraph 3 and half of paragraph 4)

Plan ahead for Spirit Week, Feb 13-17
Monday-Twin (Triplet, Quadruplet) Day
Tuesday-Wacky Day
Wednesday-Black-out Day (wear all black)
Thursday-Comfy Day
Friday-Beach Day $3 for 2 hot dogs, chips, cookies and a can of pop

General:
No hot lunch or busing on Feb. 17
100 Miler
Magazine Sale - Reach out booklet due tomorrow
Box Tops
Little Caesars orders are due on Tuesday.
Super Bowl registration due ASAP

2012-02-08T06:54:00.005-05:00

Bible-Bible memory, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, next Wednesday, February 15.

LA-Lindemulder- Fill-in-the-blank Thesis Statement on Moodle. No short story homework.

Social Studies- "Digging Deeper" paper- 1st page only on Mali. (Save flag for tomorrow). Use the weblink on moodle to find your answers.

LA- Zastrow- Finish Short Story #3 and finish paragraph 3 of the research paper (geography)

ESPAÑOL

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

- Academy Award guesses for the "Beat Maestra V" Challenge are due Feb 24.

Plan ahead for Spirit Week, Feb 13-17
Monday-Twin (Triplet, Quadruplet) Day
Tuesday-Wacky Day
Wednesday-Black-out Day (wear all black)
Thursday-Comfy Day
Friday-Beach Day $3 for 2 hot dogs, chips, cookies and a can of pop
Small Group Thursday - snack or drink your job?
100 Miler
Magazine Sale
Box Tops

2012-02-07T07:55:00.005-05:00

Art- Remember your paragraph on Ugly Face Jugs: summarize your experience,tell me what you did(design) and evaluate your piece.

LA-Zastrow-Short Story #2 chart and interpreting questions, paragraph 2 on religion, MLBC completed

ESPAÑOL

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

- Academy Award guesses for the "Beat Maestra V" Challenge are due Feb 24.

Plan ahead for Spirit Week, Feb 13-17
Monday-Twin (Triplet, Quadruplet) Day
Tuesday-Wacky Day
Wednesday-Black-out Day (wear all black)
Thursday-Comfy Day
Friday-Beach Day
Small Group Thursday - snack or drink your job?
100 Miler
Magazine Sale starts today- assembly at 2 pm

2012-02-06T08:46:00.008-05:00

LA-Lindemulder- Read a short story and fill in the chart, as well as the interpreting questions for that story. Helping verb quiz tomorrow--memorize all helping verbs!

Bible-Interview/chat with grandparent using questions from Moodle--on iMovie or Audacity due tomorrow. Bible memory Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 due Wednesday, February 8.

LA- Zastrow-Read short story #1 and fill in the chart and do the Interpreting Questions, helping verb quiz is tomorrow- know all 23 of them, Do you need more "religion information" for your second paragraph?

ESPAÑOL

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

2012-02-03T14:23:00.009-05:00

Bible

-iMovie or Audacity recording of chat with grandparent (or other adult that has impacted you) using questions the 7th grade class created..instruction document and questions document on Moodle or on sheet handed out today. Enjoy chatting!

-Bible memory, Ecclesiastes 3:1-12, due Wednesday, February 8.

LA-Lindemulder

-Complete notecards if you haven't already.

-The short story, "All Summer in a Day," project (Project options, instructions, and website link to story on Moodle)

-Helping verb quiz is on Tuesday.

LA- Zastrow- Project on "All Summer in a Day" due Monday. (The story and project list are in moodle). Know the 23 helping verbs by Tuesday.

ESPAÑOL

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

Plan ahead for Spirit Week, Feb 13-17
Monday-Twin (Triplet, Quadruplet) Day
Tuesday-Wacky Day
Wednesday-Black-out Day (wear all black)
Thursday-Comfy Day
Friday-Beach Day

2012-02-02T07:17:00.004-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-50 notecards due tomorrow. Start looking for a book in order for it to be a approved as your "free choice" read. Practice the helping verb song online.

Bible-Bible memory, Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 moved to next week Wednesday, February 8, due to Social Studies test, Spanish quiz, and research paper notecards. Perfect memorization expected. :) Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 due Wednesday, February 15.

Science - Finish Lesson 12 moodle questions for Friday

ESPAÑOL

- Examencito el viernes, 3 de febrero: ocupaciones (actor, enfermera...), dónde (escuela, estudio...) & dónde te gustaría celebrar la Navidad y por qué.

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

LA- Zastrow- Helping Verb quiz next Tuesday - know all 23. Start looking for a "free choice" book. You will need one in about two weeks.

General:
100 Miler results are posted on Mondays so bring in your slips!
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures for her.
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-02-01T07:20:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-Black Pearl Test tomorrow--Chapter questions, practice essay questions, and quotes. 50 notecards by Friday.

Bible-No homework. Bible memory Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 due Friday.

Social Studies- Review due tomorrow. If you did not grab a book and needed one, please write down notes on each section for as much as you know on that topic, and we will add to it tomorrow.

Science - Finish defining infiltration, aquifer, and watershed on inspiration for tomorrow.

LA- Zastrow-Black Pearl Test tomorrow- look over moodle questions, practice essays and quotes. Approximately 50 note cards due tomorrow, Brain Benders (optional) due Friday

ESPAÑOL

- Examencito el viernes, 3 de febrero: ocupaciones (actor, enfermera...), dónde (escuela, estudio...) & dónde te gustaría celebrar la Navidad y por qué.

- Llámame #5: Qué Quieres Ser - para el miércoles, 8 de febrero

General:
100 Miler results are posted on Mondays so bring in your slips!
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures for her.
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-31T10:44:00.004-05:00

Bible- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 memorized due tomorrow. Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 memorized due Friday.

LA-Lindemulder-Practice Black Pearl essay questions on Moodle. 40 notecards due by Thursday. 50 notecards due Friday.

LA- Zastrow- Do the practice essay questions in moodle, approximately 50 note cards due tomorrow at the end of class (20 minutes of research time in class)

ESPAÑOL- Examencito el viernes, 3 de febrero: ocupaciones (actor, enfermera...), dónde (escuela, estudio...) & dónde te gustaría celebrar la Navidad y por qué.

- finish "Yo Quiero Ser" page if you didn't finish it in class. Bring on Wed.

General:
DI candy sale tomorrow!
Box Tops due tomorrow
100 Miler results are posted on Mondays so bring in your slips!
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures for her.
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-30T09:05:00.008-05:00

LA-Lindemulder- Quote assignment on Moodle. Black Pearl test Thursday.

Bible-- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 due Wednesday. Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 due Friday.

LA- ZASTROW- Moodle assignment on quotes due tomorrow, Black Pearl test moved to Thursday

ESPAÑOL- Examencito el jueves, 3 de febrero: ocupaciones (actor, enfermera...), dónde (escuela, estudio...) & dónde te gustaría celebrar la Navidad y por qué.

- finish "Yo Quiero Ser" page if you didn't finish it in class. Bring on Wed.

General:
Box Tops due tomorrow
100 Miler results are posted on Mondays so bring in your slips!
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures for her.
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-27T08:54:00.004-05:00

Bible-Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 for Wednesday and Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 on Friday

LA-Lindemulder-Black Pearl ch. 17 and Moodle. Work on notecards, we will start writing paper next week.

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle Chapter 17 and 18, cheers and skits performed on Monday

General:
Box Tops due Tuesday
100 Miler due Monday
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures for her.

2012-01-26T08:46:00.003-05:00

Bible-Bible memory due tomorrow Ecclesiastes 3:1-5

LA-Lindemulder-Black Pearl ch.16 and Moodle. Practice cheering. :)

LA- ZASTROW- Read and moodle chapter 16, Wonder bowl items for tomorrow (optional)

Please do not park next to the sidewalk behind school. We have had many "near misses" with kids walking out from between the parked cars and almost getting hit.

Do you need to renew books that you checked out from the library? The first renewal is easy to do online. Howard Miller allows for a second renewal if you come in to the library with your book and library card. I do not know Herrick's policy on second renewals.

General-
Family Group Indoor Games on Friday - Super sack lunch still available that day through hot lunch
Box Tops due Jan 31
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures to share with her.

2012-01-25T13:38:00.005-05:00

Bible-Ecclesiastes 3:1-5 memorized for Friday

LA-Lindemulder-Black Pearl ch. 15 & Moodle

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 15, Wonder bowl by Friday (optional)

Mrs. Gebben will be at school tomorrow afternoon to collect your pictures.

Please do not park next to the sidewalk behind school. We have had many "near misses" with kids walking out from between the parked cars and almost getting hit.

Do you need to renew books that you checked out from the library? The first renewal is easy to do online. Howard Miller allows for a second renewal if you come in to the library with your book and library card. I do not know Herrick's policy on second renewals.

General-
New semester- Do you need PE clothes?
Small Group - Jan 26 Are you in charge of snack? drink?
Check Infinite Campus - grades are set in stone this Friday
Family Group sledding on Friday - Super sack lunch still available that day through hot lunch
Box Tops due Jan 31
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures to share with her.

2012-01-24T08:27:00.011-05:00

Art- please bring in a plastic grocery bag(or as many as you have)to house your clay.

Science - Finish filling in chart on the water cycle for tomorrow.
(7C did not get to this)

SS- Choose character from movie who "changed" his/her perspective. Write (with your hand) 4+ sentences explaining how he/she was before, what/who caused him/her to change, examples of them changed afterwards.

LA-Lindemulder- Read The Black Pearl chapter 14 and Moodle questions. Adjective quiz tomorrow. Complete poster and use review sheet to prepare for quiz.

LA -Zastrow-Read and moodle Chapter 14, Adjective poster due tomorrow, Adjective Quiz tomorrow, Wonder bowl items (optional) due Friday

Parents who pick up their children after school are asked to please park in a designated parking spot instead of along the curb. It’s dangerous for the students because they run between the parked cars on the curb and don’t see the moving vehicles in the parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation.

Do you need to renew books that you checked out from the library? The first renewal is easy to do online. Howard Miller allows for a second renewal if you come in to the library with your book and library card. I do not know Herrick's policy on second renewals.

General-
New semester today- check if you are in PE and need clothes for that
Small Group - Jan 26 Are you in charge of snack? drink?
Check Infinite Campus - grades are set in stone this Friday
Family Group sledding on Friday - Super sack lunch still available that day through hot lunch
Box Tops due Jan 31
Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures to share with her.

2012-01-20T10:46:00.007-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-The Black Pearl ch. 13 & Moodle. A few research postcards.

Bible-Memorize Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

SS- no homework this weekend

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 13 in The Black Pearl. Brain Benders (optional) are due Tuesday. Wonder bowl item for Friday (optional)

Email Mrs. Gebben when you have pictures to share with her.

Do you need to renew books that you checked out from the library? The first renewal is easy to do online. Howard Miller allows for a second renewal if you come in to the library with your book and library card. I do not know Herrick's policy on second renewals.

General-
New semester on Tuesday- check if you are in PE and need clothes for that
Small Group - Jan 26 Are you in charge of snack? drink?
Check Infinite Campus - grades are set in stone next Friday
Family Group sledding on Friday - Super sack lunch still available that day through hot lunch
HC Jazz band on Tuesday afternoon
Box Tops due Jan 31

2012-01-19T14:53:00.002-05:00

LA-Lindemulder--No homework

Bible- Check if assignments are missing & email me. No homework.

2012-01-19T14:32:00.002-05:00

Talk to your family about Invictus.

General:
Dollar Donuts
Start counting your miles for 100 miles tomorrow
Box Tops
No busing tomorrow morning

2012-01-18T09:40:00.003-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-study for your Science exam. :)

LA- Zastrow - Be nice to your brain - sleep, hydrate, exercise and study science.

General:
Last chance to turn in 100 Miler forms tomorrow.
Box Tops (7A we only need 25 to meet our goal!)
Check Infinite Campus for missing work (The nine weeks ends on Friday.)
Dollar Donuts on Friday
Weird schedule on Thursday
No morning busing Wed.- Friday
No School Monday, January 23. Teachers will be attending in-service meetings.

2012-01-17T13:46:00.001-05:00

LA-Zastrow-Study for your science exam

Español - If you have a missing phone call, make sure to call in tonight!

General:
Last chance to turn in 100 Miler forms
Box Tops
Check Infinite Campus for missing work (The nine weeks ends on Friday.)
Dollar Donuts on Friday
Weird schedule on Thursday
No morning busing Wed.- Friday
No School Monday, January 23. Teachers will be attending in-service meetings.

2012-01-16T11:54:00.005-05:00

Bible-Exam

LA- Zastrow- Read chapter 12 and write down three topics for discussion in the Socratic Circle, quotes from people 21 and 22

Español - If you have a missing phone call, make sure to call in tonight!

General:
Last chance to turn in 100 Miler forms
Box Tops
Check Infinite Campus for missing work (The nine weeks ends on Friday.)
Dollar Donuts on Friday
Weird schedule tomorrow and Thursday
No morning busing Wed.- Friday
No School Monday, January 23. Teachers will be attending in-service meetings.

2012-01-13T09:51:00.007-05:00

SS- SMALL mapping quiz over Africa Monday. 2 replies due for current events.

Bible Exam Tuesday

LA - Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 11

Español - If you have a missing phone call, make sure to call in this weekend! Grades are already updated.

Science - Exam Review Sheets should be completed by Tuesday. Be sure to spend some time studying over the next few days so you are ready to take the exam on Thursday.

No morning busing next week Wed-Friday.

No School Monday, January 23. Teachers will be attending in-service meetings.

2012-01-12T11:11:00.005-05:00

Bible-1st Bible Review paper (Old Testament Themes) due tomorrow
LA-Lindemulder-BP ch. 10 & Moodle questions. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow.

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 10. Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow
SS- Current events #12-17 due tomorrow (even if snow day). Replies due for everyone else on Monday.
Science - Forecasts and Weather reports should be completed for Friday

General:
Ski Club- Friday -sign up in the office to ride the bus
100 Miler form due by Friday
Box Tops
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-11T07:06:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-The Black Pearl Chapter 9 and Moodle questions. Colon quiz tomorrow. Take research books to class (time will be given for research & writing notecards)

Bible-1st part of Bible Exam Review due Friday

Español- Llámame #4 para HOY, el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México. ¿Dónde te gustaría celebrar?

LA - Zastrow - Read and moodle chapter 9, vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Zeeland Public has a delayed start for grades 6-12 on January 18-20, therefore there will be no morning bussing for our middle school students those three days.

General:
Small Group on Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?
Spelling Bee Thursday at 7 pm in the media center
Ski Club Friday sign up to ride the bus in the office
100 Miler form due by Friday
Box Tops
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-10T07:59:00.005-05:00

Bible-Romans 11:33-36 Memorized for tomorrow

(You will write the passage immediately when you arrive in class)

-The exam for Bible is Tuesday, January 17. The first section of review was handed out today.

LA-Lindemulder-Chapter 8 & Moodle questions. Have your two books for research by tomorrow, those of you who have not yet brought them to school.

Science - The exam is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19. There is a review sheet of material to study on moodle. Tomorrow is the last day to finish weather forecast videos.

Español- Llámame #4 para el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México. ¿Dónde te gustaría celebrar?

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 8 in the Black Pearl, vocabulary quiz is Friday

General:
Small Group on Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?
Spelling Bee Thursday at 7 pm in the media center
DI candy sale Wednesday
Ski Club Friday, weather permitting
100 Miler form due by Friday
Box Tops
Dollar Donuts on Friday

2012-01-09T08:49:00.007-05:00

Bible-For tomorrow--no exceptions, read Chapter 42:1-6 and respond on Moodle (Job Journal 3)

LA-Lindemulder-The Black Pearl Ch. 5-7 project due tomorrow. Upload keynote on Moodle (email if it doesn't work on Moodle) and send collage through email.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 5-7 project. Don't forget to upload it in moodle or send it through email.

Español- Llámame #4 para el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México. ¿Dónde te gustaría celebrar?

General:
Spelling Bee Thursday at 7 pm in the media center
DI candy sale Wednesday
Ski Club Friday, weather permitting
100 Miler form due by Friday
Box Tops

2012-01-06T09:08:00.005-05:00

Español- Llámame #4 para el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México.

LA-Lindemulder-Read BP ch. 7 & do Moodle questions ch. 7. Take at least 2 books for your research paper by Monday.

SS- Both sets of moodle questions under "Africa", Challenge 2

Bible-Memorize Romans 11:33-36. -Read Job 38 by Monday

Spelling Bee is Thursday, January 12 at 7 pm in the media center. Support your classmates: Andrea, Abby, Caleb B, Kenedy, Nicole, Anna, David D and Matt DK!

Art-- open note quiz on Tuesday the 10th. Art Club on the 16th to make T shirt scarves. No cost, just bring 2-3 old T shirts to cut up.

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle chapter 7, bring your country books every day next week

2012-01-05T13:18:00.005-05:00

Take Note! Students tell parents and parents tell students. There is NO bussing in the morning for middle school only on Jan. 18, 19 and 20. (Wed-Fri) Afternoon bussing is normal.

Español- Llámame #4 para el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México.

LA-Lindemulder-2 books for your research paper by Monday. Read about country tonight and have your 2 free choice topics chosen.

Catch up on The Black Pearl chapter questions if you missed any from the past.

Bible- Memorize Romans 11:33-36. Complete outline of the book of Job if your outline was not completed in class.

LA- Zastrow-Do the moodle questions for chapter 6, find two library books for your country by next week.

Spelling Bee is Thursday, January 12 at 7 pm in the media center. Support your classmates: Andrea, Abby, Caleb B, Kenedy, Nicole, Anna, David D and Matt DK!

Art-- open note quiz on Tuesday the 10th. Art Club on the 16th to make T shirt scarves. No cost, just bring 2-3 old T shirts to cut up.

2012-01-04T09:19:00.014-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-Read The Black Pearl Chapter 6, and write a summary of 5 sentences on Moodle. Bold two important sentences.

Bible-Practice Bible memory (due Wednesday, January 11) Romans 11:33-36

LA- Zastrow- Read Chapter 6 and list three discussion topics

Español- Llámame #4 para el miércoles, 11 de enero: Describe cómo celebran la Navidad en España, Puerto Rico y México.

Spelling Bee is Thursday, January 12 at 7 pm in the media center. Support your classmates: Andrea, Abby, Caleb B, Kenedy, Nicole, Anna, David D and Matt DK!

Art-- open note quiz on Tuesday the 10th. Art Club on the 16th to make T shirt scarves. No cost, just bring 2-3 old T shirts to cut up.

Take Note! Students tell parents and parents tell students. There is NO bussing in the morning for middle school only on Jan. 18, 19 and 20. (Wed-Fri) Afternoon bussing is normal.

2011-12-20T09:33:00.004-05:00

SS- 7A, 7B- paper due tomorrow. 7C, 7D- Paper due after break. Yes...after break. Don't forget to staple rough draft and parent edit note to back of your final copy.

LA-Zastrow- Get two books as resources for your research paper. Check the library hours as they are different during the holidays.

Bring money for lunch tomorrow. Skating was paid for in the activity fee in September.

2011-12-19T08:37:00.007-05:00

*YEAR BOOK ORDERS DUE TOMORROW!
*Bring money on Wednesday for lunch, you paid for the skating in your activity fee

LA-Lindemulder

-Complete ch.3/4 project by tomorrow if it was not completed for today.

-Read about your country to get an overview/general understanding of your country

Bible-No homework

Español - México: Los Festivales due on Tuesday. Bring them to my room at any time during the day.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 3 and 4 project

Science - Quiz on Ch. 1-8 Tomorrow!

2011-12-16T11:53:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-The Black Pearl ch.3&4 project (choice) -Finish Moodle questions from Chapter 4 on Moodle if you have not yet completed them.

Bible- Study Bible memory (Romans 11:33-36) -->Due after break

Science - Fill in as much of the review sheet as possible for Monday. Quiz on Tuesday!

LA-Zastrow- Chapter 3 and 4 project due Tuesday

2011-12-15T09:09:00.002-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-Black Pearl chapter 4 and Moodle questions.

Bible-complete Job Journal 2 if you have not completed it.

Social Studies- ROUGH DRAFT due TOMORROW. Intro, 3 supporting paragraphs, conclusion.

LA- Zastrow- Read Chapter 4 and do the moodle questions, Wonder bowl item is optional

2011-12-14T09:41:00.005-05:00

aLA-Lindemulder- The Black Pearl chapter 3 & Moodle questions. -Semicolon quiz (3 rules)

Bible-Journal 2 if it was not completed during classtime

LA-Zastrow-Read chapter 3 and do the moodle questions, Semicolon quiz tomorrow, Wonderbowl items for Friday (optional)

Social Studies- Intro paragraph (including thesis sentence), notes/"framework" for 3 body paragraphs due tomorrow. Rough Draft due Friday.

Science - Lesson 8: Water Vapor sheet questions due Thursday

General News:
Bring in the Box Tops
Small group Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?

2011-12-13T14:31:00.003-05:00

Social Studies- Identify your position on globalization and the three reasons you have chosen to support your idea. These need to be done tomorrow, and you can add notes to each of them. Rough draft will be due Friday, final draft next Tuesday.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 2 moodle questions, Wonderbowl on Friday (optional), Brain Benders due Wednesday (optional)

General News:
Band and Choir Concert tonight 7 pm ZCS, (Choir is 7A and 7B only)
Small group Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?

2011-12-12T11:51:00.004-05:00

LA- Lindemulder- Chapter 2 questions if you did not complete them in class.

Bible- Job Journal on Moodle ("Drama of Job Journal 1") based on Job 1 & 2 in the Bible due tomorrow.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 2 paragraph and picture due tomorrow, Wonderbowl on Friday (optional), Brain Benders due Wednesday (optional)

General Announcements:
Small Group Thursday
Band Concert tomorrow, 7A and 7B choirs perform too 7 pm at ZCS

2011-12-09T09:57:00.006-05:00

LA- Zastrow - Chapter 2 BP and project paragraph/picture due Tuesday. (I will give you time to print it in class Tuesday.) Wear appropriate clothes and shoes for walking to the library on Monday. We will walk come rain, shine, snow etc... Brain Bender coloring pages due Wednesday (optional)

Español - Necesitan MARCADORES en clase el lunes, 12 de diciembre.

It seems that some parents are still confused on our school calendar and don’t know when Christmas vacation is and when the school year ends. Christmas vacation – December 22-January 3, last day of school – June 6.

General news for all:
Chocolate letters and peppermints arrived today. They were delivered to your homeroom.
Honduran things are still on sale--now open to all Middle School
Foosball only before school, at lunch, and after school (not during breaks)
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

2011-12-08T08:48:00.005-05:00

Social Studies- Replies for Current Events- due MONDAY. Finish your cost distribution for your shoe by Monday as well.

LA-Lindemulder-The Black Pearl Chapter 2

Bible- BIBLE MEMORY -->Psalm 51:1-4a, 7-10 (use hand-out)

-Postcards & signature if you did not complete them. You will print them outside of time in class.

La- Zastrow- Manta Diablo picture - colored pencil, quote, title, accurate from the book

Español

- Examencito el viernes, 9 de diciembre: transporte, comida, cubiertos (plato, cuchillo)

Film Club

- Film Club Student Choice this week with Cars 2, a story about a winning car and his unique friend, who becomes involved in a spy operation. If you are new to the group, please bring a signed permission slip (doesn't have to be the official one). The movie will go from 3:30-5:00 in Maestra V's room. Last week of Film Club this semester!

General news for all:
DI Candy Sale tomorrow
Honduran things are still on sale--now open to all Middle School
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

2011-12-07T10:56:00.004-05:00

SS- follow directions on moodle assignment "Your Shoe Proposal"....copy to Open Office doc, and fill in answers. For 7A and B, skip materials for today. We will finish this and break down the cost to produce/manufacture your shoe tomorrow.
- Also- Current events for #6-11 due tomorrow.

Volleyball shirts needed - Please turn in your clean volleyball shirt to Mrs. Miller tomorrow!

LA-Lindemulder

-The Black Pearl ch. 1

-Research Paper: 2 trustworthy websites on your country

Bible

-Those who didn't have feast postcards completed/edited-->Have postcards edited by an adult, get signature, and print (one time) right when you get to class tomorrow.

-Bible memory Friday (Psalm 51:1-4a, 7-10)

LA- Zastrow - Read Chapter 1 of The Black Pearl

2011-12-07T07:08:00.000-05:00

Español

- Llámame #3 para HOY, miércoles, el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

- Examencito el viernes, 9 de diciembre: transporte, comida, cubiertos (plato, cuchillo), palabras diferentes para carro/bus

General news for all:
DI Candy Sale tomorrow
Honduran things are still on sale--now open to all Middle School
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

2011-12-06T11:38:00.008-05:00

Congradulashions (ha) to our 7th grade spelling bee winners: David Disher, Anna Scholma, Caleb Brink, Nicole Nunez, Kenedy Schoonveld, Matt DeKam, Abby Vanlet and Andrea VerHage. We look forward to cheering them on at the whole school spelling bee on January 12.

LA-Lindemulder-nada, nothin', zilch

LA- Zastrow - enjoy your last "free" day, Brain Benders due tomorrow (optional)

Bible--ATTENTION: JEWISH FEAST POSTCARDS DUE TOMORROW!

*****Adult signature/checklist page due tomorrow (Parent edit and completed checklist is worth 10 points towards postcard grades!)

*****5 Jewish Feast Postcards due tomorrow--Wednesday, December 7. (Quiz grades)

*Please take an envelope to class for postcards.

*Take a glue stick and scissors to class, if possible.

-Bible memory due Friday (Psalm 51:1-4a, 7-10)

Español

- Llámame #3 para MAÑANA, miércoles, el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

- Examencito el viernes, 9 de diciembre: transporte, comida, cubiertos (plato, cuchillo), palabras diferentes para carro/bus

General news for all:
DI Candy Sale tomorrow
Honduran things are still on sale--now open to all Middle School
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

2011-12-05T18:02:00.001-05:00

General news for all:
Honduran things will still be on sale next week
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20
7th grade spelling bee is Tuesday, Dec. 6 during homebase in Mrs. Z's room

LA- Zastrow - no homework:)

2011-12-05T10:30:00.003-05:00

Social Studies- Moodle questions- "shoe production"- due tomorrow.
- Current events #6-11 due Thursday.

Bible-

Goal for postcards: Have an adult read/edit at least 3 postcards by tomorrow and have an adult read and edit all postcards by Wednesday.

The 5 Jewish Feast postcards due Wednesday.

Bible Memory due Friday.

LA-Lindemulder-Decide on your two free choice topics for the research paper.

Español

- Llámame #3 para miércoles, el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

- Examencito el viernes, 9 de diciembre: transporte, comida, palabras diferentes para carro/bus

2011-12-02T07:57:00.005-05:00

Bible- Postcards due Wednesday, December 7. Have an adult edit each postcard by Tuesday.

-Bible memory (Psalm 51:1-4a & 7-10) due Friday, December 9.

LA-Lindemulder-Enjoy your weekend. :)

Español

- Llámame #3 para miércoles, el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

LA-Zastrow- Homework free, ENJOY! Check out the new books in the library:
Close to Famous by Joan Bauer
Crossed by Ally Condi (book 2 of the Matched trilogy)
The Death Cure by James Dashner (book 3 of The Maze Runner Trilogy)
The Outcasts by John Flanagan (book 1 of the Brotherband Chronicles, a new series by The Range's Apprentice Author)
The Always Wars by Margaret Peterson Haddix (author of the Shadow Children and the Missing Series... true favorites of many)
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (A Mrs. Zastrow recommendation)
A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull (book 1 of a new series call Beyonders)
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (book 4, the last book of The Inheritance Cycle)
The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher
Behemoth and Goliath by Scott Westerfeld (book 2 and 3 of the Leviathan Trilogy)
Umbrella Summer and The Thing about Georgie by Lisa Graff (Recommended by a MS student but rated at 8-12 years old so these will be shelved in the fiction section instead of YA)

General news for all:

Honduran things will still be on sale next week
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20
7th grade spelling bee is Tuesday, Dec. 6 during homebase in Mrs. Z's room

2011-12-01T07:48:00.006-05:00

Art-We have begun a study of 3-Dimensional forms and will put that study into practice later next week.

$--Sales for Honduran jewelry tomorrow--no limit!

Español

- NO HAY examencito el viernes.

- Llámame #3 para el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

Film Club is back this week with a Christmas special: We're No Angels (1955) with Humphrey Bogart (from Casablanca). It's a story about three criminals who have a change of heart after spending Christmas with a generous family. Bring suggestions for Film Club Finale next week! Meet in Maestra V's room at 3:25. See you there.

LA- Zastrow- email your pet video (optional) to your classroom producer (Andrea, Christian, Tyler)

General news for all:
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift
Bring in the Box Tops
Yearbook orders due Dec. 20
Dutch Candy sale items due tomorrow
7th grade spelling bee is Tuesday, Dec. 6 during homebase in Mrs. Z's room
Family Groups on Friday - bring in Christmas stickers etc... for decorating a Christmas card

New Books for your age in our school library:
Close to Famous by Joan Bauer
Crossed by Ally Condi (book 2 of the Matched trilogy)
The Death Cure by James Dashner (book 3 of The Maze Runner Trilogy)
The Outcasts by John Flanagan (book 1 of the Brotherband Chronicles, a new series by The Range's Apprentice Author)
The Always Wars by Margaret Peterson Haddix (author of the Shadow Children and the Missing Series... true favorites of many)
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (A Mrs. Zastrow recommendation)
A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull (book 1 of a new series call Beyonders)
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (book 4, the last book of The Inheritance Cycle)
The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher
Behemoth and Goliath by Scott Westerfeld (book 2 and 3 of the Leviathan Trilogy)
Umbrella Summer and The Thing about Georgie by Lisa Graff (Recommended by a MS student but rated at 8-12 years old so these will be shelved in the fiction section instead of YA)

2011-11-30T10:25:00.006-05:00

LA-Lindemulder -OY test tomorrow...study "What do you know" sheets, quotes, and Foreshadowing and Becoming an Adult sheet. -Last chance to email animal video to David!

Science - Finish L4 Questions on moodle for Thursday

Español

- NO HAY examencito el viernes.

- Llámame #3 para el 7 de diciembre: Ordena un plato completa del menú.

2011-11-29T09:10:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-Pronoun quiz tomorrow (study and complete web!) -OY test Thursday -Review Old Yeller for test on Thursday -Short movie clip to David L.

LA- Zastrow- Pronoun quiz tomorrow so look over the review sheet and update your web, Old Yeller Test Thursday-study the essay portion of the test using the Foreshadowing/Becoming an Adult sheet, if you did not finish the "Becoming an Adult" sheet in class, that is homework, get a movie clip to your classroom producer about your pet, quote from person 15 and 16

General news for all:
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift

Bring in the Box Tops

Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

Small Groups on Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?

7th grade spelling bee is Tuesday, Dec. 6 during homebase in Mrs. Z's room

2011-11-28T09:00:00.006-05:00

LA-Lindemulder

-Comma quiz tomorrow(look at comma review from today, comma sheets from the past, and grammar books. Be ready with any questions tomorrow morning before the quiz.)

-$ for books tomorrow and Wednesday if you'd like to browse and purchase books set out in library.

-Pronoun quiz on Wednesday

-Old Yeller Test on Thursday (Use "What Do You Know" sheets and answer sheets for review)

Bible-5 out of the 6 Jewish Feast Postcards due next Wednesday, December 7. (Use instruction sheet and use the checklist. Also, be sure to have an adult read the postcards for editing)

Science - Finish L3 Questions 1-6 for Tuesday.

LA- Zastrow- Comma Quiz tomorrow- look over comma checks, today's review sentences, practice sheet (backside) and correct, and moodle items
Old Yeller Test on Thursday-look over all the "What Do You Know" sheets,
bring money tomorrow for the book fair

SS- No homework tonight, but there will be several moodle assignments this week for reading/response at home regarding globalization, sweatshop workforce, multinational corporations.
- Current events- #1-5 due Thursday of this week. PLEASE format your summary correctly!!!

General news for all:
$1 for the Philippine's Christmas gift

Bring in the Box Tops

Yearbook orders due Dec. 20

Small Groups on Thursday - Are you in charge of snack or drink?

2011-11-22T14:28:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY ch. 16, 2 entries -Pet video to David -Think about and choose a country for your research paper.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 16 Old Yeller-2 entries, pet video by Thursday, Dec. 1, we visit the book fair on Tuesday the 29th so bring cash, narrow your country topic by Monday

Yearbook money by Dec. 20

Philippine Christmas money $1 - Have you done your part?

BE THANKFUL :)

2011-11-21T07:01:00.004-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY ch. 15, 2 entries -vocab quiz tomorrow -animal video to David

Bible -First postcard on one of the feasts due tomorrow. (Remember to edit well--have someone read it.)

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 15 OY, 2 entries, vocab quiz tomorrow, get your pet video-clip to your classroom video producer (Andrea, Christian, Tyler) by Thursday, Dec. 1, book fair purchase time is on Tuesday, Nov. 29, redo memoirs to boost your grade due by January 20

Just wanted to inform you that Cafe 58 will be closing at 2:00 on Thursday Dec. 1. We have the benefit dinner that night, and need to set up.

$1 for the Philippines Christmas gifts

Art Club-Monday, Dec. 5 from 2:45-4 we will be making clay pendant slides(necklace pendants) cost is 2.00$.

2011-11-18T08:42:00.007-05:00

No busing or hot lunch Monday or Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 22.

On Monday, you may still take in a non-perishable food item or one of the items from the list on the previous post for those in need--drop off in the box in Miss Lindemulder's room.

LA-Lindemulder -OY ch. 14, 2 entries -Vocab test Tuesday -If you'd like to, send dog/pet video to David (Thanks!)

Bible-1 out of the 6 feast postcards due Tuesday. -Scripture/Movie comparison on Moodle if not completed

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 14 Old Yeller, 2 entries

Please bring in items for His Harvest Stand and Parkview Home.

Take the survey for Mrs. Cooper and get your name put in the drawing for Cafe 58 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDCTF9S

Year book forms and money due before Dec. 20.

We are still collecting the dollar for the Christmas gifts for our three Philippine students. (Our wonderful moms paid the money up front for the gifts. The gifts are being shipped this weekend.) About 48 people have contributed so far. Do you need to do your part yet? Hope you can find a job to make a dollar for the kids' gifts!

2011-11-17T07:14:00.009-05:00

LA (Lindemulder) -OY ch. 13, 2 entries -Animal paper due tomorrow -Vocab quiz next Tuesday, November 22

Bible-Moodles entries about movie vs. Scripture due tomorrow.

SS- Mapping Lab Quiz tomorrow. Replies on Current events due on Monday.

Español- examencito el viernes, 18 de noviembre. Topics include sujeto/verbo (yo toco, tú tocas), letras y sonidos (ca-que-qui-co-cu) y deletrear (I'll give you word, you spell it).

Film Club this Friday is watching the original The Parent Trap (1961) with Hayley Mills as twins who were split at birth who try to reunite their parents. Come from 3:30-5:00, in Maestra V's room!

Food and supplies for His Harvest Stand and Parkview Home (you may take this to Miss Lindemulder's room right when you arrive at school)

LA - Zastrow- OY chapter 13- 2 entries, vocabulary quiz is next Tuesday

2011-11-16T08:46:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY ch. 12, 2 quotes -Animal story due Friday

Bible- Movie vs. Scripture Moodle Submission due Friday. Also, The Purim Feast is tomorrow! Bring in at least one non-perishable food item or one of the items seen below. Bake Hamantashen cookies--those who volunteered (use google, or a recipe is on Moodle). Bring in noise makers. Read through the play, those who have a role in "The Gatekeepers Tale."

Science - Finish climate voice threads for Thursday

Thanksgiving Collection:
Parkview’s request did not include food but rather toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, bar soap, soft soap, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues, dishwasher soap, liquid Jet Dry, fabric softener, liquid laundry soap, tin foil, plastic wrap, Ziploc baggies, and office supplies such as: printer paper, labels, stamps, envelopes.
His Harvest Stand was interested in food products as well as other items. They suggested laundry soap, hand soap, toilet paper, tissues, canned peaches and pears, diapers, crackers, juice, spaghetti sauce, sugar, salt, relish, ketchup, mustard, canned apple sauce, rice, canned mushrooms. I am sure they would be delighted to have many other things you desire to bring. Please have your child bring their items to their classrooms by next week Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Hi ZCS Middle Schoolers!
I need some help with an article for the ZCS BELL newsletter. The article will be published in December. It's about what Thanksgiving/Christmas means to students at ZCS.

So, I need to hear from YOU! What do you love about the holidays? If you are willing to be quoted in the Bell article, please take the short survey at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDCTF9S .

All students that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $5 Cafe 58 gift card! Just a little extra incentive :-)

Thank you for your help!
Mrs. Cooper
Fundraising/Promotions

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 12 in OY, 2 entries

2011-11-15T09:14:00.006-05:00

Art-Last day for Class time for the OP art cube will be Tuesday the 22nd. We are then moving on to creating 3D forms using value. OP art becomes work done at home after the 22nd.

LA- Zastrow- Finish writing your vivid verb animal story, Read Chpater 11 in OY and complete 2 entries, vocab quiz is one week away!

SS- Students #18-22, current event due Thursday.

Please bring in $1 for the Philippines Christmas gift.

No hot lunch or busing on Monday or Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 22.

DI candy sale Wednesday

Yearbook papers due by Dec. 20

Hi ZCS Middle Schoolers!
I need some help with an article for the ZCS BELL newsletter. The article will be published in December. It's about what Thanksgiving/Christmas means to students at ZCS.

So, I need to hear from YOU! What do you love about the holidays? If you are willing to be quoted in the Bell article, please take the short survey at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDCTF9S .

All students that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $5 Cafe 58 gift card! Just a little extra incentive :-)

Thank you for your help!
Mrs. Cooper
Fundraising/Promotions

2011-11-14T08:33:00.005-05:00

LA-Lindemulder- OY chapter 10, 2 entries.

Bible- You may begin to take in a non-perishable food item for those in need to celebrate Purim (by Thursday or Friday). We are giving thanks to God for our blessings by blessing others with a small fraction of what we have (just as God's people did in the Bible). Further discussion and information will be given in class, or google "non-perishable food" for ideas.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 10 in OY, 2 entries, person 13 and 14 for quotes by Friday, we will shop at the book fair on November 29

Science - Finish uploading pictures to voice thread. Climate voice thread project will be due on Thursday. Computer test portion retake will be tomorrow.

DI candy sale Wednesday

Yearbook papers went home today.

Please bring $1 for the 3 Philippine Christmas gifts.

2011-11-10T14:25:00.003-05:00

Obviously, with no school tomorrow, we will not have Film Club either. Stay tuned for The Parent Trap (1961) next week!

LA- Zastrow-Chapter 9, 3 entries due Monday

DI Candy sale Wednesday

2011-11-09T10:40:00.003-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY Chapter 9 and 3 entries due tomorrow.

Bible-Bible Memory Deuteronomy 26:17-18 due tomorrow.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 9 and 3 entries due Monday

Philippine Christmas money by Monday, please. Earn your dollar soon!

A few parents need to sign up for conferences yet! Sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.

No school on Friday so sleep in and then work for your Philippine dollar:)

2011-11-08T11:12:00.004-05:00

LA- Zastow- Read chapter 8 in OY - 2 entries

No school on Friday for Middle School:)

Make sure you have signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences with your child's homeroom teacher.

Philippine Christmas money $1

Music Society candy sale money and note due asap

2011-11-07T16:09:00.004-05:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY Ch. 7 (3 entries)

Bible-Bible Memory due Thursday, Deuteronomy 26:17-18

LA- Zastrow - Old Yeller Chapter 7 - 3 entries, wonder bowl item by Thursday (optional)

Philippine Christmas money - earn $1

No hot lunch or busing tomorrow

No school for 6th-8th on Friday

2011-11-04T08:59:00.002-04:00

Nyhof School Pictures staff will be here on Monday, November 7 for retakes. They plan to arrive at 9:30, take walk-ins between 10:30 and 11:30 (students who normally aren't in school on Monday), stay long enough to get any afternoon students, and probably wrap up between 1:00 and 1:30. If they are getting retakes because their package didn't turn out, they need to send the bad package with their child. If the child missed the initial picture days and needs another order form, there are extras in the office.

SS- finish challenge 1 and 2 maps if not done in class from mapping lab packet.

LA - Zastrow - Old Yeller Chapter 6 (3 entries)

Please turn in the Music Society money or candy form.

No hot lunch or busing Monday or Tuesday.

Art Club on Monday Nov. 7 after school! 1.50 to make a trio of origami flowers~

No school for MS on Friday, Nov. 11

2011-11-03T10:54:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-OY ch. 5 (3 entries), picture your pet or an animal you'd like to have, by tomorrow

Bible-No homework

LA - Zastrow - Old Yeller Chapter 5 (2 entries), animal picture by tomorrow

Please turn in the Music Society money or candy form.

Film Club this week is watching West Side Story, an Oscar-winning musical that deals with prejudice through a retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Join us at 3:30pm on Friday!

No hot lunch or busing Monday or Tuesday.

No school for MS on Friday, Nov. 11

2011-11-02T11:51:00.006-04:00

Conference sign-up begins today. Please sign up with your homeroom teacher only.

LA-Lindemulder-No homework. Bring in a picture of a pet or a pet you'd like to have by tomorrow or Friday.

Bible-No homework. (Complete journal entry if not completed from Monday)

There is no hot lunch or busing on Nov. 7 or 8 (next week Monday and Tuesday).

LA- Zastow- Read Chapter 4 in Old Yeller and complete 2 entries. Bring an animal/pet picture by Friday.

Science - Finish Review Sheet for Thursday

No Middle School classes on Friday, Nov. 11. The teachers will be in Kentucky for a conference. Elementary classes will still be in session.

2011-11-01T11:54:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-ch. 4 and OY 2 journals (quotes and responses), picture of a pet or a pet you'd like to have by Thursday.

Bible-Bible Memory, Exodus 20:12-17, due tomorrow.

LA - Zastrow- Thanks for a great birthday party! No homework:)

Social Studies- Moodle Questions "Developed vs. Developing Countries" due tomorrow. Current event due on Thursday for students 12-17.

Science - Work on Review sheet, which is due on Thursday, and test on Friday

Conference sign-up begins tomorrow. Please sign up with your homeroom teacher only.

There is no hot lunch or busing on Nov. 7 or 8 (next week Monday and Tuesday).

2011-10-31T10:06:00.007-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-no homework (unless you need to complete quotes and responses for OY)

Bible- FEASTS AND FESTIVALS Journal Entry on Moodle, Bible Memory Exodus 20:12-17 for Wednesday.

LA - Zastrow- Read Chapter 3 in Old Yeller and do 3 entries for Chapter 3

Science - Start working on review sheet for test on Friday

On Wednesday, November 2 you may begin to sign up for Parent Teacher conferences. Please sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.

Art students-make sure you have a folder/binder to keep your art notes in!

2011-10-28T14:03:00.002-04:00

What a fun day! It was great meeting all the grandparents. Thanks for all the juice boxes.

Today was the end of the nine week marking period. Grades will be posted on Friday, November 4.

Remember that some explorations change next week:
- 7A and 7C have Art
-7B and 7D have PE
-7D has LRH
-7C has Health and Fitness
- Non- band Explorations switch so if you had Zastrow you now have Lowe and vice versa

2011-10-27T08:49:00.003-04:00

Social Studies- 2 responses to current event articles due tomorrow (from your same class)

LA-Lindemulder

-OY (Old Yeller) Read p. 10-21. 4 quotes & response (3 meaty sentences)

-Memoir Final draft (we will print them tomorrow)

Bible-Exodus 20:12-17 for next Wednesday, November 2.

Film Club- This week we're watching the animated movie Lady and the Tramp, an adventure story about two dogs who go out on their own. Join us at 3:30pm on Friday in Room 45.

LA- Zastrow- Read chapter 2 on Old Yeller and write 2 entries

Tomorrow is the end of the nine weeks! Check Infinite Campus to see if you are missing any work.

2011-10-26T09:53:00.004-04:00

Thanks to the choir and bands for a great concert last night!

LA- Zastrow - Finish chapter one of Old Yeller (OY) and do two entries, person 9 and 10 find a good quote and write it on the marker board tomorrow (7A-AH and JH 7B-RH and JH 7C-DD and JH), find a good question/answer for Grandparent Jeopardy.

Español- Llámame #2: Lee un libro por 30 segundos. DUE el miércoles, 26 de octubre.

Juice boxes by tomorrow - bring to the kitchen and cross off your name - Thanks!

Grandparents' Day is Friday. Your child will get a 7th grade schedule tomorrow and there will be whole school schedules available at school that morning.

2011-10-25T07:46:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder- OY (Old Yeller) p.4-10 and quote page due Thursday (not tomorrow)

Grandparents' Day is Friday. Please bring in 10 juice boxes and cross off your name. The turn in spot and list is in the kitchen. Please bring in juice boxes for Grandparents' Day by Thursday.

Español- Llámame #2: Lee un libro por 30 segundos. DUE el miércoles, 26 de octubre.

Social Studies- Students #6-11 Current Events article is due on Thursday.

LA- Zastrow- Person 9 and 10 bring in a quote by Thursday. Make sure your memoir is ready for a final edit tomorrow.

DI candy sale tomorrow.

Art Club-on Monday November 7, after school until 4 or so. We will be making origami flower trios. Cost is 1.50.

Thursday is Sport Shirt Day.

See you at the Band/Choir (7A and 7B) Concert tonight - 7 pm at ZCS

2011-10-24T08:50:00.009-04:00

LA-Lindemulder--Noun quiz. Use Noun Review sheet from today and/or "what do you remember about nouns" from Moodle.

Social Studies-

Students #6-22 only-respond to 2 of the current event articles on Moodle. Due tomorrow.
Students #6-11- Your current event article summary for this week is due on Thursday
(everyone) Pg. 62 in your workbooks is due tomorrow if you did not complete it in class.

Grandparents' Day is next Friday. Please bring in 10 juice boxes and cross off your name. The turn in spot and list is in the kitchen.

LA- Zastrow- Finish writing your memoir. It may only be around 300 words. Check if you have a quote, simile and two descriptive phrases.

Español- Llámame #2: Lee un libro por 30 segundos. DUE el miércoles, 26 de octubre.

Science - Look for objects at home that you can bring in to help create your musical instrument tomorrow.

Film Club- This week we're watching the animated movie Lady and the Tramp, an adventure story about two dogs who go out on their own. Join us at 3:30pm on Friday in Room 45.

Band/Choir (7A and 7B) concert tomorrow night at 7pm in the ZCS gym.

This week Thursday is "Sports Shirt Day" (jersey, sports camp shirt, favorite college or professional team, etc)

DI candy sale on Wednesday.

2011-10-21T09:46:00.004-04:00

Grandparents' Day is next Friday. Please bring in 10 juice boxes and cross off your name. The turn in spot and list is in the kitchen.

Español- Llámame #2: Lee un libro por 30 segundos. DUE el miércoles, 26 de octubre.

LA-Zastrow- Enjoy a homework free weekend:)

End of the 9 weeks is Oct. 28 - Check your grades and get missing work in!

Band/Choir (7A and 7B) Concert on Tuesday at 7pm in the ZCS gym. Students should wear "nice" clothes not sports pants, jeans or shorts.

Art-7th graders will finish still life drawings this week. Reminder: open-note quiz on op art, shape-form-value and still life vocabulary is this Tuesday.

2011-10-20T08:40:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-TGTW test tomorrow. Lit Trip NOT due tomorrow! Use essays, quotes paper, and Moodle questions for review.

Bible-Bible test tomorrow. Study Rockin' Review from today and review sheet. Think through things we've talked about for this unit. Enjoy studying!

Social Studies- 1st five students in each class Current Events article of world significance summary due tomorrow.

LA- Zastrow - TGTW test tomorrow - look over quotes, essays and moodle chapters

Español- Llámame #2: Lee un libro por 30 segundos. DUE el miércoles, 26 de octubre.

Juice boxes for Grandparents' Day

Band/Choir Concert on Tuesday - no jeans or shorts for choir members (7A and 7B this time)

Thanks again to all the families that contributed to the MEAP treats!

Grandparents' Day - Friday, October 28

2011-10-19T14:03:00.006-04:00

Bible- Study Bible review. (Studying will help for Bible review game tomorrow!) Bible test Friday.

La-Lindemulder- Review TGTW Moodle chapters 12-18 for the test on Friday. Practice essay questions on Moodle--be comfortable with the practice questions provided. Hope you enjoyed seeing the turkey parts today. :)

LA-Zastrow- Review TGTW moodle chapters 12-18 for the test on Friday, make sure you feel good about the practice essay questions (in moodle), quotes from people 7 and 8 by Friday, Noun quiz tomorrow - look over the review sheet

Social Studies- (due Friday) Students #1-5 in each class are responsible for writing a summary of an article (based off internet news source or from major newspaper publication) of global significance by Friday morning. Write the article in open office, and then you can copy/paste into the moodle link which I will show you tomorrow. THIS IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS #1-5 IN EACH CLASS.

Grandparents' Day juice boxes - Bring to the kitchen and cross off your name.

Thanks to the moms/dads who spoiled us with the ice cream sandwiches today. Yeah! The MEAPS are finished.

Family Group on Friday - know who you have to pick up from first grade

Girls - Are you available to help hang out with Rachel Y. after school? Friends are needed from 2:45 to 3:15 on MWF. Sign up on the calendar by Mrs. Z's door.

Band/Choir Concert - October 25 - Please wear "nice" clothes- no shorts or jeans.

2011-10-18T15:52:00.002-04:00

Art-An open note quiz on Op art, shape-form and value, as well as still life vocabulary will be given on Tuesday. Look for some awesome still life art soon!

2011-10-18T08:14:00.005-04:00

Bible-Bible memory, Exodus 20:1-11 due tomorrow. Do the best that you can for the Bible Test Review sheet for tomorrow, but it is okay to pass over a few you are unsure of.

LA-Lindemulder-Review TGTW moodle chapters 6-11 for the test on Friday.

LA-Zastrow- Review TGTW moodle chapters 6-11 for the test on Friday, quotes from people 7 and 8 by Friday

Grandparents' Day juice boxes - Bring to the kitchen and cross off your name.

Thanks to the moms/dads who provided the bars and cookies for the kids today.

One last day of MEAPS tomorrow:)

Sally Foster orders due tomorrow.

2011-10-17T07:03:00.007-04:00

You need a CALCULATOR for part of the MEAPS tomorrow.

Bible

- Bible memory Exodus 20:1-11 due Wednesday.

- Bible review questions 1-14 for tomorrow. (at least!) Try your best to answer the questions from what you've learned in class and you may use any notes or resources (friends) you have. :) Review sheet is on Moodle.

-Bible Test is on Thursday.

LA -Lindemulder- TGTW test Friday. Review Moodle questions chapters 1-5 tonight.

LA-Zastrow-TGTW test is Friday. Review moodle questions from chapters 1-5 tonight.

The Grandparents' Day committee requests that each seventh grader bring in a pack of juice boxes. Please put them in the kitchen and cross off your name.

MEAPS on Tuesday and Wednesday mean a good night's sleep and a big breakfast. A big hug for the moms who brought in sweet treats for today:)

Band/Choir concert on Tuesday, Oct. 25

Grandparents' Day is October 28.

Middle School Film Club is starting again this year! Meet on Fridays at 3:30pm in Maestra V's room for our weekly movie. We will start Friday, October 21, with the 1969 Western adventure, True Grit. A signed permission slip from parents must be handed in if you want to stay and watch. Need a form or more information? Ask Maestra V.

DI meeting in Mr. Joustra's room tomorrow at lunch (noon).

2011-10-15T18:35:00.001-04:00

Bible--Reminder! Bible memory for Wednesday. Exodus 20:1-11

Be sure to eat healthy meals and sleep well to prepare your body for MEAPing!

2011-10-12T10:55:00.003-04:00

Español

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el miércoles, 12 de octubre)

Get a good night's sleep and eat a big breakfast so your brain is ready for Monday's MEAPS!

No school on Thursday and Friday. The teachers will be in South Bend at the CEA convention.

Middle School Film Club is starting again this year! Meet on Fridays at 3:30pm in Maestra V's room for our weekly movie. We will start Friday, October 21, with the 1969 Western adventure, True Grit. A signed permission slip from parents must be handed in if you want to stay and watch. Need a form or more information? Ask Maestra V.

Thanks to the moms who provided the treats today. We appreciate you!

Happy Birthday Mr. Nagelkirk - Oct. 15:)

2011-10-11T10:51:00.005-04:00

Language Arts-Lindemulder-TGTW Literature terms

Bible-The king you were assigned. His sin, The prophet's message, The result.

Social Studies- Province Keynote needs to be wrapped up tomorrow. Due on Monday.
Thanks to the moms who supplied the yummy cupcakes for MEAP treats. They were devoured in minutes!

Español

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el miércoles, 12 de octubre)

Get a good night's sleep and eat a big breakfast so your brain is ready for tomorrow's MEAPS!

No school on Thursday and Friday. The teachers will be in South Bend at the CEA convention.

2011-10-10T13:36:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-TGTW ch. 18, Author's Note with Moodle questions

LA-Zastrow-Read and moodle Chapter 18 and the Author's Note

Español

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el miércoles, 12 de octubre)

Get a good night's sleep and eat a big breakfast - MEAPS TOMORROW!

2011-10-08T07:21:00.004-04:00

LA-Zastrow-Read and moodle chapter 17, have a good book to read when you finish the MEAPS

Español

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el miércoles, 12 de octubre)

MEAPS- Tuesday and Wednesday

No school Thursday and Friday

2011-10-07T11:12:00.002-04:00

Español

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el 12 de octubre)

2011-10-06T14:57:00.003-04:00

Art- students are working on drawing still life. We are focused on creating the 3D forms with shading as well as placing them using sighting techniques. Kids have learned to use plumb lines and the value of circles turned flat(elipses)!

2011-10-06T09:43:00.006-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-Chapter 16 and Moodle questions. Vocab quiz tomorrow. Final Camp Reflection (use student edit sheet for final touches)

Bible-Bible memory, Exodus 20:1-7. Practice typing it out by memory at home in preparation for tomorrow.

Social Studies- Front and Back of 1st page of Take Home Test. Not 3rd page. You may use your workbook as recommended.

LA - Zastrow- Read and moodle Chapter 16, Vocab Quiz tomorrow, brainstorm 3 strong memories, person 5 and 6 write up a quote

Español- Examencito el viernes: Comunidad, gramática (las casas blancas y verdes), & direcciones

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el 12 de octubre)

MEAPS next week Tuesday and Wednesday - Get a good night's sleep and eat a big breakfast. Your brain needs that to succeed!

No school next week Thursday and Friday. The teachers are at the CEA convention in South Bend.

2011-10-05T10:06:00.005-04:00

LA-Lindemulder-Ch. 15 and Moodle questions. Camp Reflection paper due tomorrow. Vocab quiz on Friday.

Bible-Bible memory, Exodus 20:1-7, due for Friday.

LA- Zastrow- Read and moodle Chapter 15, study vocab for quiz on Friday, quotes from person 5 and 6,Wonder Bowl item (optional)

Pumpkin Parade Saturday, Oct 8 - Band members be there at 2:30 pm

Español- Examencito el viernes: Comunidad, gramática (las casas blancas y verdes), & direcciones

- Llámame #1: ¿Dónde está Hugo? Da DOS rutas diferentes. (due el 12 de octubre)

2011-10-04T09:37:00.005-04:00

LA -Lindemulder- -Chapter 14 and Moodle questions. Camp Reflection paper due Thursday. Vocab quiz Friday (20 words).

Bible-Bible memory for Friday. Exodus 20:1-7.

LA-Zastrow-Read and moodle chapter 14, person 5 and 6 find a quote, study vocab words for quiz on Friday, bring in a Wonder Bowl item (optional)

Social Studies- Current Events article due tomorrow

Middle School DI coaches needed - contact Mr. Joustra tjoustra@zcs.org

DI candy sale tomorrow- yum!

MEAPS next week Tuesday and Wednesday.

No school next week Thursday and Friday.

2011-10-03T08:44:00.005-04:00

LA Lindemulder- Chapter 13 & Moodle questions. Vocab quiz on Friday.

Bible- Bible memory, Exodus 20:1-7, due Friday.

LA- Zastrow-Read and moodle chapter 13, person 5 and 6 bring in a quote, bring in a wonder bowl item for fun, finish camp paper, vocab quiz on Friday (20 words)

DI Candy Sale - Wednesday

Middle School DI coach needed - Talk to Mr. Joustra tjoustra@zcs.org

2011-09-30T16:20:00.006-04:00

Español: Just to show you that Hugo Chávez really is in the news all the time, an article I found today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15112821

LA (Lindemulder): Chapter 12 and Moodle questions 1-3

Bible: Look up key events of your stop in the wilderness.

You may look at the context of the passage or google more information on the place you are studying in order to teach your classmates.

Just in case you missed something...

Desert Wanderings--Psalm 78:14-31, Exodus 16:11-16, 31,35; Numbers 13-14; 21:4-9

Jordan River--Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 28:1-6, 15-19.

Crossing the Jordan--Joshua 3:1-4; 4:1-7

Jericho--Joshua 2

Shechem--Joshua 24:14-15, 24-27

LA- Zastrow - Read and moodle Chapter 12, study 20 vocab words, person 5 and 6 find a quote, paragraph 1-5 finished on Camp Reflection paper

MEAPS-October 11,12,17,18,19 Please avoid appointments these mornings!

2011-09-29T14:26:00.006-04:00

LA- Zastrow- Read chapter 11 pg. 121-133 and do moodle questions 1-3, person 3 and 4 write up a quote by Friday, bring in an item for the Wonder bowl (optional)

MEAP tests on Oct. 11,12,17,18,19 - Please don't make appointments during those mornings.

Ask your child about our chapel today. We saw that they had learned some things about worship at Discovery Camp and carried those items into chapel - How cool is that!

LA-Lindemulder-Chapter 11 p. 121-133 and Moodle questions

Bible-Exodus 20:1-7 due next Friday, October 7. Yes, until verse 7...not 11. Rejoice all you 7th graders. :)

2011-09-28T16:18:00.001-04:00

LA- Zastrow- Finish abstract/concrete noun paragraph, read and moodle the rest of Chapter 10 pg. 112-120 and questions 4-6.

2011-09-28T14:01:00.003-04:00

Science - Continue brainstorming questions to investigate about UV light and UV detecting beads for tomorrow.

Social Studies- 2 "where do you live" descriptions of specific regions in story format. Do not put answers on sheet. Should be on writing paper, or printed out when you arrive at class. Ask your friends for help first if you are confused.

2011-09-27T09:30:00.003-04:00

LA- Zastrow- Read Chapter 10 pg. 106-112 1/2 and do questions 1-3 in moodle, Person 3 and 4 bring in a quote, If you have free time, add more to paragraph 1 and 2 of the Camp Reflection paper

We will have MEAP tests on the following mornings: Tuesday, Oct 11, Wed. Oct. 12, Monday, Oct. 17, Tuesday, Oct 18, and Wednesday Oct. 19. Please try to avoid appointments during these days and get a good night of sleep the night before each day!

LA Lindemulder Chapter 10 Part 1 on Moodle

2011-09-26T13:05:00.006-04:00

Español - Ask your parents about Hugo Chavez (el presidente de Venezuela): Do they recognize the name? Know about his politics? Would they consider him a positive or negative leader in Latin America? We will be talking about him on Friday in class.

LA-Zastrow- Read and moodle all of Chapter 9 pg. 93-105 #1-6, vocab quiz is two weeks away (Oct. 7)

Science - Finish slideshow project on electromagnetic spectrum for Tuesday

Social Studies- Pg. 29 in workbook is due tomorrow. If you forgot to grab a book and didn't get it done in class, figure out a way to crank it out tomorrow...(most students got it done).

Pictures tomorrow - Hold your own money until you are called for pictures.

2011-09-23T08:41:00.005-04:00

LA- Zastrow- Read pg. 82-92 and moodle #5-9, bring in a "wonder bowl" item if you have one to share, person 3 and 4 find a quote by Friday

Social Studies- No homework this weekend. Students #1-5 in each class will be assigned a short report on a current event of international significance on Monday, due Thursday. The rest of the class will have to read and respond to them later in the week.

Pictures next Tuesday.

Tie Dye t-shirts- Your child came home with their shirt from camp today. It has been pre-washed by four wonderful moms. I would still recommend that you wash it alone in cold water one more time so that you do not ruin other laundry items if some dye bleeds out yet. Please save this shirt as we will be wearing them as a class numerous times this year.

Costa Rica 2012 - June 10- July 2- Enjoy a trip with fun and missions! Information meeting is Monday, October 3 at 7pm at ZCS. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $2,300. Talk to Mr. VanDyk for details. Only 10 middle school kids get to go on the trip.

2011-09-22T13:02:00.003-04:00

Art-We are beginning a study of working with value to go from shape to form. This week we will learn to draw and shade the basic forms in preparation for still life drawings. If you have not turned in your OP art piece, make sure you are working on it and communicating with Mrs. G.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

2011-09-22T07:26:00.005-04:00

Español - Examencito tomorrow (viernes): los números 0-1000, las letras, and the conversation we worked on during class. No review sheet due.

Costa Rica 2012 - June 10- July 2- Enjoy a trip with fun and missions! Information meeting is Monday, October 3 at 7pm at ZCS. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $2,300. Talk to Mr. VanDyk for details. Only 10 middle school kids get to go on the trip.

LA-Zastrow- Chapter 8 pg. 77-82 moodle #1-4 (NOTICE - YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO HALF OF THE CHAPTER.)

School pictures next Tuesday.

Bible- Fill in the promises God gave to the patriarch you were assigned to in class: 1. Abraham. 2.Isaac 3.Jacob (Information copied and pasted from Moodle into new document)

LA Lindemulder-TGTW Chapter 8 (part 1) and questions on Moodle

2011-09-21T11:40:00.004-04:00

Wow! We had an amazing time at camp. We praise God for good food, fun HS counselors, community building, friendships, learning in nature and much much more. Thank you to the families who provided rubber gloves, mixed the tie dye solutions, donated rubbermaids, bought candy and pop... Thank you to the moms who are busy washing the tie dye shirts so that we can wear them as a class later this week.

LA-Zastrow- Read and moodle Chapter 7.

Science - L3 moodle questions for Thursday

7th grade will have pictures taken on Tuesday, September 27. Your child will hold the money an form until he/she walks up to the photographer.

2011-09-17T07:23:00.003-04:00

Are you ready? Bring food item, prescription meds/form, permission slip, camp fee, items from the "what to bring and not bring" list and a great attitude!

We'll see you at 2:40 pm on Sunday.

We will be home at 3:00 pm on Tuesday.

What to (not) Bring to Discovery Camp

Clothing (check weather)

__2-3 pair shorts

__1-2 pr. Pants

__Sweatshirt/Long sleeve shirt(s)

__T-shirts

__Jacket/rain gear

__Underwear

__Socks

__Swimsuit

__Sleepwear

__Towels

__Athletic Shoes/Camp Shoes (flip-flops not encouraged)

Misc. Items

__Bible

__Sleeping Bag

__Pillow

__Soap/Shampoo

__Toothbrush/Toothpaste

__Deodorant

__Bug Spray

__Flashlight

__Board/indoor games

__Camera?

What Not to Bring

Electronics

Candy

Food/Pop items

Matches/Lighter

Knives

2011-09-15T08:32:00.004-04:00

Camp food - non refrigerated food can be brought in any time and delivered to Mrs. Sievert's room. Refrigerated food should be brought in on Sunday.

Camp money ($50), permission slip and med form by tomorrow!

Sunday 2:40 pm -Meet in the back parking lot to load up! Watch the weather forecast and pack wisely:)

SS- Map Quiz tomorrow!!! Students are responsible for the 15 landforms and 15 political locations from Challenge 1 and 2 in their packets. They are aware of the format. Let me know if you have questions, but I will be gone much of the evening, so the response may not be quick. A friend might be a better choice.

LA-Zastrow- Read chapter 6 pg. 56-66 and do the moodle questions and title. Grammar quiz tomorrow and Name keynote due tomorrow.

LA Lindemulder-Read Chapter 6, do Chapter 6 Moodle questions and create title. Grammar quiz--study from review quiz. Looking at classmates' keynotes tomorrow.

2011-09-14T12:27:00.002-04:00

ART-7th graders have a sketchbook entry due on Thursday, Sept. 22. This will also be the last day for OP art and the final project is due on Friday, Sept. 23.

Wednesday, Sept 14

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Thanks for the great turn out at the Parent Meeting. If you could not make it, a packet went home with your child today. Make sure you sign the camp permission slip and bring in the camp food item that is highlighted in pink.

Bring in Camp Food items- non-refrigerated items any time, refrigerated items on Sunday.

LA- Zastrow- Chapter 5 pg. 47-55, moodle questions and title, Name Keynote due Friday

Español- Call 616-613-NUBE (613-6823) and leave me a message en español, just like I showed you in class. Tell me your name and something you like, and a hello and goodbye would be polite, as well. :) **There may be a treat for the whole grade if all 7th graders do the assignment by the end of today!! We're so close!!**

Language Arts Lindemulder- Great Turkey Walk Chapter 5 and Chapter 5 Moodle questions and create a title.

Bible-No homework

2011-09-13T13:04:00.007-04:00

Parent Meeting tonight at 7 pm in the media center. If you cannot attend the meeting, we will give the packet to your child tomorrow. It is very important that you read it, fill out the camp permission slip, and purchase the food item that is highlighted in pink.

LA - Zastrow- Chapter 4 in TGTW pg. 39-46, moodle questions for Chapter 4, title for chapter 4, Name Keynote due on Friday. Person 1 and 2 bring in a quote by Friday.

We want you to go to camp so please bring in your money ($50).

Social Studies- students must finish Challenge 3 and 4 of the mapping lab before class tomorrow- most are done already. Quiz Friday over Mapping Lab. Review guide to come tomorrow.

Language Arts Lindemulder

Great Turkey Walk chapter 4 and Moodle questions chapter 4.

Name Keynote due tomorrow.