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| 5th Grade News | | 
Art: Next week in class we will work on pointillism and drawing still lives. Check out the work of Georges Seurat for an idea of what we are working on.
Bible: Students have been busy putting together plays with Mr. Hoo! These plays are based on the different parables and stories discussed during our Jesus Unit. The 5th graders put on two consecutive performances this morning, and we are looking for future performance dates early next week. Parents are welcome! Just a reminder that students should also continue working on the list of Bible memory during our Jesus Unit.
Band - we are continuing to work gradually through the book! Please encourage regular practice! Thank you!
Language arts: We have wrapped up our Informative Writing with some excellent research papers. Next week we look forward to beginning the novel study of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. We will be looking at the themes of character development, identity and analyzing different views of Jesus coupled with our Jesus Unit. Students were sent home with a more formal letter yesterday about the novel.
Math: Next week will be our last week of fractions! After the final test, we look forward to moving on to the wonderful world of Geometry.
Science: Students have been learning all about Earth's movements and plate tectonics. |
| 6th Grade News |  Thanks to each of you who have signed up so far to help us with devotions on Friday mornings. The kids appreciate your taking the time to come in, and share what is on your heart. Your stories and connections help kids start the day off well. We are in need of more parents to sign up to lead us in devotions. If you can help, would you please click on this link and put your name in the box on the date you can come. You don't need to be long, because we start at 8:00 and need to send them to choir by 8:10! Thank you!
Art: In art we are working on experimenting with watercolor. Next week we will begin, transitioning to work on drawing our landscapes and then using the experiments to fill in the color. Please continue to check the homework calendar for due dates.
Band: Great job on the duet quizzes - also some great videos were sent in. We are ALMOST done with book 2. Thursday we did a little show for KD - SO fun to play for them. They are studying I is for Instrument, so we showed them ours and played for them.
Bible: Memory: Commandments 1-6 of the Old and New Testaments on Wednesday. We are finishing up our study of Abraham and moving on to Isaac, Jacob, and Esau this week.
History: 6th Grade Ancient Greek Olympic games every day this week. Different events happening on each day, some require mental ability, some teamwork, and some physical ability. Here is a schedule of events. Test on Ancient Greece next week Thursday over all the notes, maps, and movies.
Language arts: Next week, students will receive their Culture Poems back. Please ask to see the poem and rubric. Students will need to make appropriate revisions before printing it in color for the final portfolio. In addition, we will continue to research our countries---specifically, the government and places to visit. From our research, we will pick topics that we hope to write about in our newspapers (people, land, food, recreational activities, famous places, etc.). Students will focus on writing about these topics using the proper paragraph structure (topic sentence, detail sentences with examples and transition words, and a conclusion sentence). If your students have nothing to do this weekend, help them get a head start on their display boards. Click on Display Board Requirements. These are due the week after spring break…...but don't let your child wait that long. March is MADNESS!
Math (Kiser): We have some real algebra students here! We will continue solving equations next week and will have a our Chapter 8 Test on Friday. The test will cover solving single step addition, subtraction, multiplication and division equations. A study guide and practice test will come home Monday. Please know that we have a few things from the study guide and practice test to learn yet before next Friday.
Science: We just finished up a study of chemical reactions. Next up: Forces and Motion!
| | 7th Grade News |  Algebra (7th): Wow, what a wonderful group of learners! I love the questions that are asked while we learn about new problems and their problem solving spirit. This coming week we will be diving deep into quadratic equations and graphing. Art: In class this coming week we will complete our jealousy monster project. Next we will be working on some drawing skills. Please continue to check the homework calendar for due dates. Band: We are working on Dessert Theatre music to perform on March 26 and March 27 here at ACS. More details later. Bible: We're studying the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Students will recite this on Tuesday, March 10. History: We will continue our study of Latin America next week. We will finish looking at some geography topics and then begin our study of important historical events in Latin American history. Language arts: As of Friday, February 27, the 7th graders will have the final drafts of their Paideia outlines submitted for final grading. They will get those back early the next week, and the final grades for this portion of the project will be the first score in the gradebook for the third trimester. On Monday, we will begin drafting the actual essays. In addition to the time in class spent writing, 7th graders will also begin learning about expository essay style, structure, and techniques. This will comprise of several lessons over the next few weeks about sentence structure, topic sentences, paragraph structure, transitions, and much more. During this time, students should demonstrate growth in their overall writing skills. Pre-Algebra (Kiser): Next week we will continue solving multi-step equations which include rational coefficients and variables on both sides of the equal sign. Pre-Algebra (Sanderson): We will begin a study of Probability this week. Science: We are continuing our study of birds. Please make sure your child is continuing to study for the bird test. A short time often is better than a lot of time once a week. |
| 8th Grade News | |  GRCH Scheduling: As we plan for the coming school year, it is very helpful for us to have as many schedules set as possible. If you have not made your final choice for next year, you may want to consider a preliminary registration to help in creating the best possible schedule for your student should they come our way this fall. The final date for the 8th grade scheduling is Tuesday, MARCH 10. More information and pre-registration, which is required, can be found here: http://counselors.grcs.org/academic/academics-by-year/8th-grade/8th-grade-scheduling/ GRCH June Term Grand Rapids Christian High School is excited to re-launch June Term, an innovative three-week summer session that enables students to earn a semester credit in courses that are required for graduation. June Term is open to incoming 9th - 12th grade students who desire to earn high school credit, and focus on a single course at a pace that is not impacted by the busyness of a school-year schedule. Why are we offering June Term? To offer students opportunities for summer enrichment, earn high school credit, and create flexibility in a high school student's schedule. For current 8th grades, this is a great way to experience a high school course before the school year begins. In fact, there are several courses intended for incoming students, including: Spanish 1, World History and Geography, Outdoor Adventures, and Mural Art. To learn more about June Term, to find out what classes are available, and to register, click June Term! -
What: June Term -
Who may register: Students entering 9th - 12th grades in August 2015 -
When: June 8 - 26, 2015 (3 hours/day) -
Cost: $350/course -
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2015 -
Questions? GRCHS Counseling Department @ 574-5650 Algebra (8th): We are in the middle of chapter 9. This is a challenging chapter for students so we have been taking two days over several of the sections. Near the beginning of next week, there will be a test over this chapter. Algebra (Holtrop): We are wrapping up Chapter 8 with Tuesday set for taking the test. Today students were working on a review packet. I have a list of ideas that they can do to help prepare for this test that is coming up. Please encourage them to take time to study because a lot of new concepts are being covered. Later next week we will be moving forward and we will be looking at Chapter 9 in two parts. Art: In class we will be working on the ceramic pots again. We have about 2 weeks yet to build and add texture to these pots. Please continue to check moodle for homework due dates. Band: We are adding even more music and more genres to our folders. Our next concert is for Fine Arts Night - here at school - April 23. Can't wait to show you what we can do! Bible: We have been looking at the world after Jesus ascended into heaven. The void of Jesus's absence was filled through the Holy Spirit here on Earth. After examining the supernatural phenomena found at Pentecost, students have been looking at the Holy Spirit's work in their own lives. Geometry: We have finished unit 9 and will spend time working on finding surface area and volume with three-dimensional figures over the next two weeks. History: Next week we will begin our study of Chapter 14 on how our nation continued to divide, ultimately leading into the Civil War. Language arts: We will continue reading through The Giver. The 4th essay for the Book of Memories project is due Friday, March 6.
Science: Your child should be going out on clear nights to look at the constellations. For one of their assignments this week they need to show you several different constellations.
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| Athletics | Below I have attached the link for 5th - 8th grade spring sports sign-ups. The sign-up deadline for 5th - 8th grade spring sports Friday, March 6. Please remember, no late sign-ups will be accepted as we need to turn in exact numbers to the GRACEAC league. A few things to keep in mind before signing your son/daughter up for spring sports. 1. Swimming is only for students in grades 6-8. 2. Your child may participate in more than 1 spring sport. However, it will keep you as the parent extremely busy! Boys may participate in Swimming, Track and Field, and Baseball Girls may participate in Swimming, Track and Field and either soccer or softball. Girls may not participate in soccer and softball together. 3. If your son/daughter would like to play baseball or softball, please email me at avanduyn@adachristian.org instead of signing up. I am worried about numbers and would like to have you wait before paying $50.00 4. Season Start dates are listed on the 5-8 ACS Athletic Website. 5-8 Girls Soccer Link to Sign-up http://www.adachristian.org/spring-athletics 5-8 Track and Field Sign-up & 6-8 Swimming Sign-up http://www.adachristian.org/spring-track-swimming 5-8 Baseball & Softball: email avanduyn@adachristian.org Below is the "rainout link" that you can click on to sign-up for text messages or emails that will go directly to you when there is a game cancellation thru the GRACEAC league due to weather. Otherwise you can always call the cancellation hotline, which will run thru the end of basketball season. Both links are also posted on the 5-8 Athletic Website. https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=2168760b8c4cda9d4efa. Please turn in winter basketball uniforms. Uniforms can be turned into Angela Van Duyn in the front office or your son/daughter may bring them to Carly Prins during PE class. Coed Tennis (grades 7-8) - Practices will be M-Th at the Gainey Athletic Complex on East Paris from 6-7:30pm beginning March 17 (weather permitting). Practice days will be adjusted once matches begin. Matches will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 15. The $35 fee (payable to GRCHS Tennis) includes uniform top. Please contact varsity tennis coach, Tim Morey (eaglescoachtim@gmail.com) for more information regarding the middle school tennis program. Signup deadline is March 13. Coed Tennis (grades 5-6) - The Junior Eagles tennis program will meet twice a week for instruction from GR Christian High School coaches and players. Clinic days are M and Th at the Gainey Athletic Complex on East Paris from 6-7:30pm beginning March 17 (weather permitting) through May 15. The $35 fee (payable to GRCHS Tennis) includes a t-shirt. Please contact varsity tennis coach, Tim Morey (eaglescoachtim@gmail.com) for more information regarding the middle school tennis program. Signup deadline is March 13. For all up to date athletic announcements, game schedules, addresses to games, cancellations due to weather, sports sign-ups, etc., please go to the ACS 5th - 8th grade Athletic website. http://bit.ly/ACS-Athletics | |  | | Ada Christian School
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