There will be no memory work this week because we will have a test on Thursday. A new memory work sheet will be handed out on Friday for the next unit.
WELCOME TO MRS. VAN BEEK’S WEBPAGE!
This webpage was created to keep students and parents informed of happenings at Sanborn Christian School and specifically my classroom. There are highlights of the week to come and assignments listed. Some assignments may change from day to day but this is what next week will look like.
These are the assignments and activities planned for the week of October 16-20.
8th Grade
Science
We are studying the states of matter and the changes that occur within the different states. This week we will be graphing gas behavior and begin review for a test. Plan on a test on Thursday with current events on Friday.
History
Our new unit will be exploring early Europeans coming to America. We will look at a timeline of exploration and why they were looking for new trade routes to the Indies.
7th Grade
Science
The students began a unit in Physical Science on Motion and Force. We will discuss balanced and unbalanced forces this week along with the nature of force. We will do some work with formulas dealing with speed and velocity.
History
Daily Geography will be handed out on Tuesday and due on Friday. This week we will begin a study of Ancient Egypt. This will include a notebook assignment for Wednesday, a Gift of the Nile vocabulary sheet for Thursday, and stages of the Nile sketch for Friday. We will find out the importance of the Nile for this early culture.
6th Grade
Spelling
There will be a Spelling pretest on Monday for week 7. Posttest, packets, workbooks, and rewrites are due on Thursday.
History
Daily Geography will be handed out on Tuesday and due on Friday. This week we will begin a study of Ancient Egypt. This will include a notebook assignment for Wednesday, a Gift of the Nile vocabulary sheet for Thursday, and stages of the Nile sketch for Friday. We will find out the importance of the Nile for this early culture.
Science
Our first unit of study is Variables. We will finish this unit on Tuesday and plan on a test on variables on Wednesday. Our next unit will be on Earth: the Water Planet.
Literature
This week's theme in our trade book is A Lost City and we will read The Lost City of Machu Picchu this week. There will be a vocabulary quiz on Thursday and the skill for the week is character, setting, and plot. Page 8 will be due on Thursday and a compound word page will be due on Monday, October 23.
Writing
We are looking at relationships in writing this week and next week will add supporting details.
Bible
There will be no memory work this week because we are preparing for a test. The test will be on Thursday. Friday we will begin a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Hezekiah is the first lesson. A new memory work sheet will be handed out on Friday for this unit.
5th Grade
Spelling
There will be a Spelling pretest on Monday for week 7. Posttest, packets, workbooks, and rewrites are due on Thursday.
Science
Our first unit of study is called Motion and Design. We are investigating propeller-driven vehicles and plotting the results. Later this week we will move on to "What Ifs..." This includes exploration of what could happen if you change specific parts of our vehicles.
Bible
There will be no memory work this week because we are preparing for a test. The test will be on Thursday. Friday we will begin a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. Hezekiah is the first lesson. A new memory work sheet will be handed out on Friday for this unit.
This week will be our first reading week so please encourage your child to read and turn in their slips on Monday. Thank you.
We will have our local interscholastic speech night on Tuesday. Your child has been busy with their speech. Hope you can make it because there are many talented, expressive young people ready to share.
In Christ,
Mrs. Van Beek
Sanborn Christian School 405 W. 2nd Street Sanborn, IA 51248 Phone: 712-729-3288 sanchr@sanbornchristian.com
