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