Update for the Last 8 days!!!

Due to Christmas Musical practice and some special activites we will be doing in class next week, I have changed some of the upcoming test days.

Wed. Dec. 11 - Practice Final Map Test (counts as an assignment grade) & Final Social Studies Test
Thurs. Dec. 12 - Final Science Test
Number the Stars Test Cancelled!!! (16-Afterward & Vocabulary for 16-Afterward)
Mon. Dec. 16 - Practice Number the Stars Final Test (Vocab. Ch. 1-Afterward & Comprehension)
Tues. Dec. 17 - Final Number the Stars Test (Vocab. Ch. 1-Afterward & Comprehension), Final Bible Verse Test (Turn in Number the Stars Books)

Thurs. Dec. 19 - Christmas Party - Everyone bring a sweet or salty snack to share for the party.

Gift Exchange - Bring a WRAPPED favorite drink, candy, or snack (about R$5-8) for a white elephant game we will play during our party. 

November 22 - December 5, 2013

Four Weeks Until the Break!!!

Can you believe that school is almost out for Chrstmas?  I have loved every minute of this first semester with you kids and have enjoyed watching them mature, learn, and become more responsible this semester! 

Food & Hygiene Drive
We are doing a food & hygiene drive for a local creche in Brasilia.  Please join us by sending the following items to school with your children!  Our class is collecting:

Cleaning Supplies: bar dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, liquid dish soap, bleach, rubbing alcohol, veja (all purpose cleaner), sponges, disinfectant cleaner, mops, brooms, floor towels, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and toilet paper.

Food needs: rice, beans, sugar, pasta, oil, tomato sauce, sardines, canned vegetables, canned meat, flour, milk, cookies, juice and coffee (for the workers).

Field Trip: 
Where: CCBB Renaisance Exhibit (located off the JK Bridge)
When: December 6, 2013 from 9:30 - 1:00
What to bring: Sack Lunch or $ for lunch at McDonalds, Social Studies Notebook, Pencil, Positive and Mature Attitude, and permission slip (will be issued the week before the trip)
Please note: The Renaisance Exhibit contains paintings and sculptures with nudity.  I will do my best to guard the eyes, hearts, and minds of the students from most of the nudity in the exhibit, but your child will probably see various paintings/sculptures with nudity in passing.  We have discussed this is class.
Cost: $15 + Money for McDonalds (or a sack lunch)

Christmas Musical

Our class has will be performing a very nice song and dance at the Christmas Musical!  Be sure to make it!  Invite your family and friends.  The event will be at Mackenzie on December 13th.  This is a mandatory event. 
The students will need to pay R$5 for their entire costume for the Christmas Program.  This will include a shirt and hat to be worn with jeans and flat tennis shoes (converse type shoes are preferred). The money is due on Monday, November 25th. 


Bible Verses and Deadlines:

Due: Dec. 3 - Isaiah 41:10 - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Due: Dec. 17 - Hebrews 13:15 - "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name."

Important Dates: (As more events come, I will add them.)

Monday, December 2 - Reading Test (Ch. 10-12 Vocabulary and Comprehension)

Tuesday, December 3 - 3rd Grade Multiplication Test (0-10)

Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Map Quiz
Wednesday, December 4 - 5th Grade Math Test (Ch. 5 - Dividing and Multiplying with decimals)
Monday, December 9 - Reading Test (Ch. 13-15 Vocabulary and Comprehension)

Wednesday, December 11 - Map Quiz

Thursday, December 12 - All School Music Practice @ Mackenzie (8-11) Drop kids off at Mackenzie by 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 12 - Social Studies Test (Chapter 6)

Friday, December 13 - All School Music Practice @ Mackenzie (8-11) Drop kids off at Mackenzie by 8:00 a.m. & Christmas Program @ Mackenzie. Students must be at Mackenzie at 6:15 p.m.

Monday, December 16 - Reading Test (Ch. 16-Afterward Vocabulary and Comprehension) & Science Test Unit B Chapter 2.

Tuesday, December 17 - Map Quiz (All of Asia Countries)

Wednesday, December 18 - 3rd Grade Division Test (0-5 Divisors)

Wednesday, December 18 - Final Reading Test (Ch. 1-Afterward Vocabulary and Comprehension)

Nov. 7 - Nov. 15, 2013

Important Dates:

Thursday, November 7 - 3rd Grade Math Test: Chapter 5
Thursday, November 7 - Number the Stars Test Ch. 1 - 3 (Vocabulary & Comprehension) 
Friday, November 8 - Social Studies Test: Chapter 5
Friday, November 8 - SMASH Lock-In (6th - 12th Grade)
Monday, November 11 - Section B Chapter 1 Science Test
Monday, November 11 - Bible Verse Test: Psalm 121:1-2
Tuesday, November 12 - Dress Down Day
Wednesday, November 13 - 5th Grade Math Test: Chapter 4
Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Map Quiz
Thursday, November 14 - Number the Stars Test (Vocabulary & Ch. 4-6)
Thursday, November 14 - Brazil Day & Lunch with Your Child @ BIS
Friday, November 15 - No School!
Monday, November 18 - Bible Test (I will pick 2.)
Wednesday, November 27 – Map Quiz
Thursday, November 21 - Science Quiz over Inertia, Speed, Velocity (Book & Video Quiz)
Friday, November 22 - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
Wednesday, November 27 - School Spirit Day! 
November 28 & November 29 - No School!

December 3 - 3rd Grade Multiplication Test (0-10)

Bible Test on Monday, Nov. 11: Psalm 121:1-2

I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Bible Verse for Test Nov. 18: (I will pick 2 of the following verses and you will have to write them.)

Psalm 121:1-2 

Ephesians 2:8-9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—  not by works, so that no one can boast."

1 John 1:8

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us."

Joshua 1:7

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go."

Hebrews 10:11-12

^"Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God."

Videos to Watch on BrainPop:

Acceleration

Distance, Rate, and Time

Force

Kinetic Energy

Newton's Law of Motion

Christopher Columbus

Columbian Exchange

Conquistadors

Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2013

Thanks Parents!  Every year at BIS, I leave parent conferences encouraged!  I am so thankful for your children and the impact that each of you have on their lives.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet with me about your kids' progress.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, October 28 - Bible Verse Test: Ephesians 2:8-9

Wednesday, October 30 - Social Studies Map Quiz over Central and Northern Asia Countries

Wednesday, October 30 - Christmas Musical Rap Try-Out
Thursday, October 31 - School Spirit Day

Friday, November 1 - Early Dismissal

Monday, November 4 - 10 Commandment Test

Wednesday, November 6 - Social Studies Map Quiz over Central and Northern Asia Capitals

Thursday, November 7 - 3rd Grade Math Test: Chapter 5

Thursday, November 7 - Number the Stars Test Ch. 1 - 3 (Vocabulary & Comprehension) 

Friday, November 8 - Social Studies Test: Chapter 5

Monday, November 11 - Section B Chapter 1 Science Test

Monday, November 11 - Bible Verse Test: Psalm 121:1-2

Tuesday, November 12 - Social Studies Map Test

Tuesday, November 12 - Dress Down Day

Wednesday, November 13 - 5th Grade Math Test: Chapter 4
Thursday, November 14 - Brazil Day & Lunch with Your Child @ BIS
Friday, November 15 - No School!

Friday, November 22 - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

Wednesday, November 27 - School Spirit Day! 

November 28 & November 29 - No School!

Bible Verse for Test October 28: Ephesians 2:8-9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—  not by works, so that no one can boast."

Bible Test on Monday, Nov. 4: 10 Commandments

1. You must have no other god but me. 

2. Don't make or worship any idols.

3. Don't misuse the name of the Lord your God.

4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and mother.

6. Don't murder.

7. Don't commit adultery.

8. Don't steal.

9. Don't lie.

10. Don't covet.

Christmas Program Costume

All 5th & 6th grade students will need to pay an estimated  R$40 for their Christmas Program costume.  This will include a hat and a "Set The Record Straight" t-shirt.

The shirts will also be available for students outside of 5th and 6th grade as a shirt to wear on Fridays for R$28.00

October 21 - 25, 2013

Sign Up for Parent Conferences ASAP! Wednesday - Friday!

Important Dates:

Monday, October 19 - Shiloh Test (Chapters 12 - 15)
Tuesday, October 22 - Shiloh Test (Chapters 1 - 15 Comprehensive Test: Vocabulary and Book)

Tuesday, October 22 - Social Studies Chapter 4 Test
Wednesday, October 23 - Friday, October 25 - Early Dismissal (Parent Conferences in the Afternoon)
Wednesday, October 23 - Shiloh Movie Party (4th & 5th Grade Boys bring plates or snacks, 6th Grade Boys bring drinks or cups)
Thursday, October 24 - Shiloh Movie Party (4th & 5th Grade Girls bring plates or snacks, 6th Grade Girls bring drinks or cups)
Friday, October 25 -  Christmas Musical Song Memorized
Monday, October 28 - Bible Verse Test: Ephesians 2:8-9
Wednesday, October 30 - Social Studies Map Quiz over Central and Northern Asia Countries

Wednesday, October 30 - Christmas Musical Rap Try-Out
Thursday, October 31 - School Spirit Day
Friday, November 1 - Early Dismissal
Monday, November 4 - 10 Commandment Test
Wednesday, November 6 - Social Studies Map Quiz over Central and Northern Asia Capitals

Thursday, November 7 - 3rd Grade Math Test: Chapter 5

Monday, November 11 - Section B Chapter 1 Science Test

Tuesday, November 12 - Dress Down Day
Thursday, November 14 - Brazil Day & Lunch with Your Child @ BIS
Friday, November 15 - No School!

 

Bible Verse for Test October 28: Ephesians 2:8-9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—  not by works, so that no one can boast."

 

Videos to Watch on BrainPop:

Compounds and Mixtures

Property Changes

Anne Frank

Adolf Hitler

Holocaust

Great Wall of China

 

Reading Class

We are going to begin reading "Number the Stars." This book is historical fiction and is about the Holocaust, please be prepared if your children beginning having questions about this time period and horrible event of history.  Thank you.

 

The Atoms Family

The Atoms Family Song (Click to Watch on YouTube)

They're tiny and they're teeny,

Much smaller than a beany,

They never can be seeny,

The Atoms Family

CHORUS:

They are so small (snap, snap)

They're round like a ball (snap, snap)

They make up the air.

They're everywhere.

Can't see them at all.

Together they make gases,

And liquids like molasses,

And all the solid masses,

The Atoms Family

CHORUS

Neutrons hang around,

Where protons can be found;

Electrons circle round

The Atoms Family

CHORUS