Tuesday, March 10, 2020


Monday, March 8, 2020
Dear Parents,
Mrs. Stack (our school librarian from several years ago)  came in on Friday to introduce the Science Fair! As in years past, the 7th and 8th graders do a Maker Fair  project. The theme for our Maker Fair this year is  “Reduce Plastic Waste.”  We watched a video about the tons and tons of plastic that is being dumped into our oceans and our landfills.   It is quite depressing! Mrs. Stack talked to us about “single use plastic” and the problems with recycling it. China is not buying our recycled  plastic anymore). You can view the video on the science fair website: http://timothylutheransciencefair.jmstack.com/   In addition, the website gives a lot of ideas for the Maker Fair projects.  
All students are required to participate in the Science Fair by completing a project or work with a partner to create a project. As their science teacher, I feel like the experience that the students get from completing the science project is so valuable!   The science fair project will count as a test grade. Timothy’s Science Fair is Friday, May 1, so the projects are due at 8:30 that day so that the judges can begin their work.  
Your student brought home a form for you to sign, stating you are aware of the upcoming science project.  Please sign and return this form by this Friday, March 13.  

 Achievement Testing next week

The students in grades 3-8 will be taking achievement tests next week, Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20.  During that week, and always, please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and has a good breakfast, so that they can do their best and stay focused.  If possible, please minimize doctor and dentist appointments and have your student at school. (I know there is a lot of sickness going around, which can’t be helped).   If your student has to be gone next week, please let me know, and I can make sure they get the test made up.


Note from Mrs. Brunkhorst regarding Trivia Night
Hi, 7/8 parents!  As per tradition, the 7/8 class is in charge of the meal on Trivia Night.  Parents organize it and the kids help run it all. They deliver food to tables, act as vendors, help with taking money, etc.  The money earned goes towards the kids’ class trip. We would greatly love your help, if you can!
 Here are the details:
Trivia Night is Friday night, March 27th.  It begins at 7:00, but doors open at 6:00, and people will want to eat then!  Many people bring some snacks, but most will buy our meal! Trivia Night is usually over by 9:00ish.  ;) 
Here is a sign-up to offer time or pieces of the meal:
THANK YOU!  God bless!
 Kim Brunkhorst

Important Dates in Coming Up:
·         Friday, March 13th - End of Third Quarter - 1:00 Dismissal
·         Monday - Friday, March 16th to 20th - Achievement test week
·         Wednesday, March 18  - Lenten Worship - 4:00 and 6:30 - TLS hosts dinner at 4:45.
·         Friday, March 27 - Trivia NIght - 7:00
·         Friday, April 24 - Spring Musical

Here’s what is happening in our classroom:
·         7th / 8th Grade Religion -  We took Unit 5 Test today.  Tomorrow we will begin a new unit entitled,”Jesus Heals and Teaches”  Memory for this week:  Tuesday:  Matthew 12:8 & James 5:11b;    Friday - Revelations 1: 5b-6
·         7th Grade Math - We are using percent to find discount and interest.
·         Algebra -  .Algebra students are solving and graphing inequalities and doing some review for achievement testing.
·         7th/8th Grade Science  - Today we had a test on Plant Reproduction.   Next we will start studying animals.
Have a great week.   God Bless!
Mrs. Barnett


Monday, March 2, 2020


Monday, March 2, 2020
Dear Parents,
I hope everyone had a great week-end.  The weather was so nice yesterday. I definitely have Spring Fever.
Class Trip Being Planned
We are in the process of planning the annual 7th/8th grade Class Trip.  We have tentatively set the dates for Wednesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 7th.  The students have school on that Friday we get back, but it is “Fun Day”, so if they are a little tired, it should be okay.   
This year we will be going to St. Louis.  We will go to The City Museum on Wednesday, spend the night in a hotel, and go to Six Flags on Thursday and then come back to Blue Springs later that evening. I am in the process of making reservations and getting the exact cost. I hope to have the details out to you by this Friday.   If your child is not planning on going, please let me know ASAP.   The number of students going affects the cost per student.  
On Trivia Night, March 27th, the 7th/8th graders have the opportunity to make some money to offset the class trip cost.  As in years past, several 7th or 8th grade parents run the concession stand with the help of the 7th/8th grade students.  The students that help out that night get to split the profits from the concession stand!
Morning with Mom - this Wednesday
This Wednesday, March 4, is Morning with Mom/Special person at 7:45. Please stay and join us for chapel at 9:00.

Volunteer Opportunity - DOOR HANGER PARTY!
Join us this Saturday, March 7, 9:00-11:00 am, for a door hanger party!  We have many new neighbors in our area.  We want to spread the word about our school and we need your help.  Meet at school at 9:00 am to help deliver door hangers to nearby homes.  Come join the fun!
After the door hanger distribution, stop back by school for Timothy’s Live Well event (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).  Several community organizations, including KC Wolf, will be in attendance.  Stop by and check it out!   

Science Fair Info Coming Soon
Mrs. Stack, who is our former volunteer librarian, will be helping us out again this year with our Science Fair.  She will be in our class this Friday to get us started and excited about our projects. The Science Fair will be held on Friday, May 1.  As in previous years, doing a science project is required by all third through eighth grade students. For my Science students, I count the project as a “test” grade.

Third Quarter Mission Project
Our third quarter mission project is over.  We earned a GRAND TOTAL of $1,991.37 for the Pennies for Patients Program.  Mrs. Otte and Mrs. Brunkhorst’s classes were the top earners, so they will enjoy a lunch from the Olive Garden!  Thanks to all of you who donated. 

Important Dates in Coming Up:
·         Wednesday, March 4 - 7:45 a.m.- Morning with Mom
·         Saturday, March 7 - 9:00 a.m. - Door Hanging Party - 
·         Friday, March 13th - End of Third Quarter - 1:00 Dismissal
·         Monday - Friday, March 16th to 20th - Achievement test week
·         Wednesday, March 18  - Lenten Worship - 4:00 and 6:30 - TLS hosts dinner at 4:45.
·         Friday, March 27 - Trivia NIght - 7:00
·         Friday, April 24 - Spring Musical

Here’s what’s happening in our classroom:
·         7th / 8th Grade Religion -   In Religion, we are finishing up Unit 5, A Savior Promised and Received.  We will review the unit on Thursday and have the test over Unit 5 on Friday.   Memory for next week:  Tuesday:  John 4:14;       Friday - Ephesians 2 : 8-9.
·         7th Grade Math - We are using proportions to solve problems involving percent.
·         Algebra -  Algebra students are solving and graphing inequalities.
·         7th/8th Grade Science  - In Science we are studying plant reproduction.  We will have a test over this unit on Friday.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Barnett

Friday, February 14, 2020

Here are some pictures of our 7th/8th graders in action at our basketball tournament last weekend!










Friday, February 7, 2020

Friday, February 7, 2020
Dear Parents,
It has been an exciting week!  Our class has had a fun time talking about and reliving the big Chiefs Super Bowl win!
Thanks to all of you who have signed up for a Student-Led conference time.   If you have not signed up yet or need to change your time, here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848ADAB2FAAFE3-studentled1   I’m looking forward to meeting with you as your student leads the conference.  
Third Quarter Mission Project
Our third quarter mission project is underway! We are supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by participating in their Pennies for Patients Program!   All the students have money collection boxes and letters that explain how to get donations online. It’s not too late to give. We are collecting money until next Friday, February 14.   

Important Dates in February
Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14 - 1:00 dismissal.  Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
Monday, February 17 Presidents’ Day - We are having school. We will be using this day to make-up the snow day we missed.
Wednesday, February 26 - Ash Wednesday. Services at Timothy’s RD Mize campus at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm.

Here’s what’s happening in our classroom:
·         7th / 8th Grade Religion -   We are watching“The Bible”.   We have watched the first two episodes.  We left off today with the Israelites in the wilderness.        Memory for next week:  Tuesday and Friday- The Nicene Creed.
·         7th Grade Math - We are working in a unit over ratios, proportions, and percent.  This week we did proportion word problems and used proportions in blueprints and maps.
·         Algebra - We are finishing up the chapter “Linear Functions and Relations”.
·          7th/8th Grade Science  - We are working in chapter 7, learning about bacteria.  We will have a test over this chapter on Friday.   
News from Mrs. Otte:
 In ELA we began a new book A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.  In Geography we are studying Southern Europe.  In Art we made a collage.
Have a great week-end!
Mrs. Barnett

Wednesday, January 29, 2020


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe that January is almost over.     Between having a few snow days and watching the Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl, time has flown by!
The students are having a great time celebrating Lutheran Schools week. We have two days left:            Tomorrow - Theme: “Faith Fully”    Special Dress: Chapel Family Choice;      Activity: Bible Trivia. Friday - Theme: “Hope Fully”   Special Dress: Dress Your Best;  Activity: Grandparents Day & Talent Show starting at 10:30.
**In addition, the K-8 grade students sing this Sunday, February 2,  at the R.D. Mize campus at the 9:15 service, only. (Earlier we had planned to also sing at 8:00 service.  This has been cancelled.)   

7th and 8th Graders Performing at the Talent Show
Our class is keeping up with tradition and performing at the Talent Show this Friday.  They will be doing a dance to the YMCA. They’ve been practicing really hard. Please come if you can.

Student / Parent / Teacher Conferences Sign-up Time
In just two short weeks, it will be time for our 2nd Semester parent teacher conferences. 
They will be held on February 13th and 14th (These are 1:00 dismissal days.)    These conferences are “student-led”. Your son or daughter will lead the conference by discussing their strengths and weaknesses, showing you their grades, and writing goals.  Please use this SignupGenius to schedule a time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848ADAB2FAAFE3-studentled1

Third Quarter Mission Project
Here is a message from Mrs. Brunkhorst, who is heading up the mission project.
Hi, Timothy Lutheran Families!  Our third quarter mission project is underway!  This quarter, we are supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by participating in their Pennies for Patients Program!  We had our kick-off today with an assembly this afternoon. We learned all about the organization, what our contributions will do, and how we can help. 
 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Pennies for Patients program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. Our school has partnered with LLS to take on the mission of ending cancer once and for all.
 There are 4 ways that your student can help:
1.  Your child can PRAY for these individuals with cancer, and for the researchers and doctors that are searching for a cure. 
2.  Your child can bring monetary donations to school.  They were given a box today to collect these materials.  We will be collecting this money in each classroom. 
3.  With your help, you child can go online and join our school’s team to make an online donation.
4. With your help, your child can go online and join your child’s classroom team to make an online donation. 
 With the latter two, it is very easy to get signed up.  Please go to this website: https://events.lls.org/pages/mid/Timothy-Lutheran-School-2020
 If you choose to join your child’s class, you just enter the last name of your child’s teacher to get signed up.
 With this, your child will have an account and link that can be shared with friends and family members if they would like to donate too!
 If our school raises $750, all of the classes get donuts, AND the class with the largest percentage of money raised will get a pasta party! 
 We are collecting donations until February 14th! 
*Boxes and letters were sent home Monday! Thanks! 

Important Dates in February
Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14 - 1:00 dismissal.  Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
Monday, February 17 Presidents’ Day - We are having school. We will be using this day to make up the snow day we missed last Friday.

Wednesday, February 26 - Ash Wednesday

Here’s what’s happening in our classroom:
·         7th / 8th Grade Religion -   We are working in Unit 5 - A Savior, Promised and Received”.  We will be taking a break from our book for several weeks to watch “The Bible”.       Memory for next week:  Tuesday and Friday - The Apostle's Creed
·         7th Grade Math - We are working in a unit over ratios, proportions, and percents.  This week we worked on proportion word problems. 
·         Algebra -We are in the middle of a chapter “Linear Functions and Relations”.
·          7th/8th Grade Science  - We will be starting a unit learning about bacteria.   
Have a great rest of the week and a great week-end cheering on our CHIEFS!!!
Mrs. Barnett

Friday, January 10, 2020


Dear Parents,
Happy New Year!  I hope you and your family have a blessed new year.  Today was the end of second quarter. It’s hard to believe the school year is half over!  Grade cards will be sent home next Friday, January 17th.
Lutheran Schools Week is January 27th - 31st.
The K-8 students will sing at each campus to celebrate Lutheran Schools Week.
Sunday, January 26th  - The students sing at our campus (Wyatt Road) at the 10:30 service.
Sunday, February 2  - They sing at and at the R.D. Mize campus at the 8:00 and 9:15 service.

Activities planned at Timothy for Lutheran Schools Week:
Monday - Special Dress - Hero Day;   Activity- Pennies for Patients Assembly (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) @ 2:00 pm
Tuesday -“Thank Fully”   Special Dress - School Spirit Day;    Activity- Thank You Cards (volunteers, church: boards, elders, members) @ 2:00 pm                                         
Wednesday - “Peace Fully”   Special Dress - Pajama Day;    Activity- All-School Movie & Snacks
Thursday - “Faith Fully”    Special Dress - Chapel Family Choice;      Activity- Bible Trivia
Friday - “Hope Fully”   Special Dress: Dress Your Best;  Activity - Grandparents Day & Talent Show

Here’s what’s happening in our classroom:
·         7th / 8th Grade Religion -   We took a test over the unit - “God’s People Under the Kings”. We will start Unit 5 - A Savior, Promised and Received” on Monday.     Memory for next week:  Tuesday and Friday - Books of the New Testament.  
·         7th Grade Math - We finished up our fraction unit.  Next week we will review mean, median, mode, and range, and then start a unit over ratios, proportions, and percents..  
·         Algebra -We have started our next unit entitled “Linear Functions and Relations”.
·          7th/8th Grade Science  - This week we covered the unit over Evolution.  Throughout our reading we always talked about Creation and what Christians believe.  Next Wednesday and Friday, we will watch two videos by Brian Young and Ron Carlson to hear the Christian perspective.   

News from Mrs. Otte’s classroom:
Geography:  We started learning about the geography of Europe. On Wednesday, students will have a test over the eastern European countries.  They have a list of the tested countries.

ELA:  We read a short story about the "Smallest Dragonboy."  It preceded How to Train Your Dragon. We talked about character development and writing styles.  Next week we will look at the power of persuasion in our writing.

Art:  We learned about MC Escher and his tesselations and tried our hand at them. 

If your child would be interested in participating in the Lutheran High Art Fair.  They can enter a writing or art project. We must register students by January 17. If they are interested, have them let me know.

Have a great week-end. Stay warm and safe!
Mrs. Barnett