8th GRADE PARENTS! You are invited to the Grand Rapids Christian High School SHOWCASE!
Dessert Theatre: We still need a Costume Coordinator! Also, please check out other volunteer opportunities on the website: http://acsdesserttheatre.weebly.com/ AUDITIONS are just around the corner, November 12th and 14th!!! These will take place after school, from 3 - 5 p.m. More details available on the website.
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00PM – after you vote - bring your son or daughter to Showcase 2015. See how a Christ-centered, student-focused approach to learning has made us one of West Michigan's top-performing high schools and such a good fit for so many kids!
The evening will include an introduction to Grand Rapids Christian High School, including a mini-chapel service, information 21st Century Learning, and a current student's perspective. Additionally, choose from 18 breakout sessions designed to help you learn more about our academic programs, financial aid, Winterim, transportation, and more. You will also have the opportunity to meet members of our Spiritual and Student Life Office and hear about how they encourage our students in their spiritual journey, talk to teachers as you explore our outstanding academic programs, meet coaches and athletes as you learn more about our broad array of athletic opportunities, discover our exceptional Fine Arts program and the many hands-on experiences it offers students, and experience the difference our distinctive Christian education can make in your child's life.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00PM
WHERE: Grand Rapids Christian High School, 2300 Plymouth Ave SE.
NorthPointe Christian invites current 8th graders and their parents to join us for an evening of food and fellowship on Monday, November 3, 2014. Come meet our Administrators, hear from current NorthPointe students who are Ada alumni, and ask your questions. The event will be held in the Ada Christian Commons at 7:15pm. Please contact Brittany Johnson, johnsonb@npchristian.org or 616-942-0350 x276 with questions or to RSVP.
Algebra (Holtrop): We will be starting chapter 4 this week about graphing linear equations and functions. This week we will be specifically looking at the coordinate plane and how to graph linear equations.
Art: All classes are working on the layout of their final calligraphy project. These project are due in 6 class periods, if student use their time in class the projects will be easily completed in that time frame. Please check the homework calendar for sketchbook due dates.
Band: We finished book 2 this week, hooray! We celebrate with a party on Tuesday, with food and fun. Festival is Tuesday, Nov. 18. 4 judges are coming to hear us. We have a number of pieces going - all different genres and styles.
Geometry: We have finished our study of transformations and will have a test on chapter 4 on Monday, Nov. 3. We are beginning to work on congruence and the proofs which involve congruent figures.
History: We have been taking a few class periods to look at the roles that each of the three branches of government perform under the Constitution. Next week we will finish this up by looking at the Judicial Branch, examining a few key Supreme Court decisions, and studying the 27 amendments. Our next chapter that we will start studying later next week is on the challenges of starting a new nation.
Language arts: Remember: on Monday, students must have their second "draft" of NHD with them. This means they should have a parent-signed evaluation sheet, as well as a hard copy of their draft with a parent's suggestions for revision written in the pages.
Next week we are shifting gears: students will continue writing their research paper, but the work will be more independent. Students will be reintroduced to literature as we begin a story of John Steinbeck's novella The Pearl. Students should expect class reading to be more challenging this year, as they will be challenged to analyze and interpret the text as peer groups and independent readers.
Finally, in the coming weeks, students may want to consider conferencing with me about their research writing before or after school. I will be making options available. Please stay tuned for more of these details.
PE: Students have been refining their floor hockey skills with individual practice and team game play. Next week we will continue our floor hockey unit. There will be a test at the conclusion of the unit. A floor hockey review sheet is posted on Moodle.
Orchestra: Our pieces are really sounding great- for solo and ensemble-- November 18th!---Tuesday and Thursday - November 4 and 6th- the solo and duet performers will rehearse with their piano accompanist- so be sure to send in the piano accompaniment part - ON MONDAY! thanks- .
Spanish: We continue working with chores and will begin learning the construction used for when you have to do something as opposed to when you have just finished doing something. Watch for a sheet to come home with 8F with a list of chores your student is saying they are going to do.
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