7th Grade Story Writers

About a month ago, the 7th graders were assigned a kindergarten buddy.  Each 7th grader was to interview his or her buddy, and then create a book for the buddy with the gathered information.  They worked hard on creating wonderful stories with conflict, resolution, colorful illustrations, and more-- all starring their kindergarteners! :)  Today, we were able to present our "published" (laminated, at least!) books to the little sweeties who were thrilled to receive such a special gift.  What a cherished time of sharing and love! :)

Happy Campers :)

I had a blast with the 8th graders on the camping trip!  We hiked, swam, biked, cooked over the fire, and worshipped the Creator of the amazing beauty of which we were in the midst!

THANK YOU ALL!

Dear Wonderful Parents,

Thank you SO much for donating your time and delicious treats to our middle school fiesta! :)  I would especially like to thank Sherida Blackburn who was at school at 7AM decorating and setting up for this Mexican feast!  Thanks to Jill Gunniers for all her help putting this together and for providing the most amazing piñata I have ever seen!  Thank you, Lisa Riviere for creating delicious and incredible taco cake pops!  WOW!  Many hands contributed to this fun party, and I was blessed by you all!  Enjoy these fun photos! :)

Field Trip Permission Slip and Information

8^th Grade Camping Trip!

When: Sunday, May 17^th, 3PM departure (meet in at school front parking lot at 2:45PM ).  We will leave the campground at 1PM on Monday to be back at the school by 2PM in case students need to take the bus home or go to track practice, etc. 

Where: We are going to Laurel Hill State Park

                       
                                          Somerset, PA

                                          814-674-1000

Cost: $28 per camper will cover the cost of all food (Snacks and three meals : dinner on Sunday; breakfast and lunch on Monday), fire wood, supplies, the reservation of four sites, etc.

Why: As we just finished reading Lord of the Flies (which could eerily coincide with camping) and as a means of a last hurrah for our 8^th grade sweeties who will soon be in high school (Boo Hoo!), we thought this would be a fun opportunity to fellowship together though camping (devotions, praise and worship, games, journaling, fishing, hiking, etc.).  We hope that everyone can attend!

Help: We may need one more driver! You do not have to stay as we have enough chaperones, but let me know if you would be willing to haul kids and/or camping equipment to the sites.  J 

What to bring:     *Sleeping bag     *Flashlight      *Bible and Notebook/Journal          *”Play” clothes            *Fishing gear       *Comfy shoes for hiking      *Bug spray             *Pillow           *Games, Cards, Puzzles            *Any special snacks you would like

            *Toiletries (There are showers.)            *Towel          *Modest Swimsuit *Chair, if you have one!         *A bike if you have the means to get it there

*Any camping tools such as hotdog sticks, mountain-pie irons, etc. are welcome!

*We will work out the tent situation together in class.  We need four 5+man tents.   

Note:  We acknowledge that this Sunday departure is an anomaly in our policies at TCS.  We do not wish to take anyone away from church obligations or family time on Sunday.  We tried to accommodate this by having a 3PM departure.  If leaving on a Sunday presents a conflict for you, please let me know.  This field trip is not mandatory.  However, we do hope that all of our classmates can take part!

Contact: Email Mrs. Agate with any questions! J 

ALSO-- IF THIS COST IS A HINDRANCE TO YOU, PLEASE SEND A CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL TO MRS. AGATE, AND IT WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.  THANKS.

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I GIVE MY STUDENT, ________________________________________, PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE 8^TH GRADE CAMPING TRIP ON MAY 17^TH.  ENCLOSED is $28.

SIGNED:     

Here is a shot from last year's trip. :)  I can't wait to help provide more middle school memories for this year's special group of 8th graders! 

Update! :)

The middle school is a happening place!  There are just a few short weeks of school left, but we will work until the not-at-all-bitter end! Here is what you need to be "in the know"....

7th English:  *Grammar Wrap-Up  *Last Vocabulary Unit  *Short Story Book for Kindergarten Buddy   *Inspirational Speeches  

7th Bible: *Last Bible Unit on Biblical Literary Genres    *Last Memory Passage (Lam. 3:22-26)

8th English: *Grammar Overview    *Last Two Vocabulary Units   *MLA Research Papers   *Persuasive Speeches     *Literary Essay Mastery

8th Bible: *Last Unit on Current Church History    *Last Memory Passage (Heb. 12:1-3)

Other important happenings:  *Work-a-Thon is this Thursday, May 7th!   *Choir Concert is Tuesday, May 12th at 7PM     *Student Council Elections are Wednesday, May 13th at 8:30AM     *Middle School Cinco de Mayo Celebration is Thursday, May 14th at 11:30AM-12:30PM      *Kennywood Day is Friday, May 15th     *8th Grade Camping Trip 3PM Sunday May 17th - 2PM May 18th *Band Concert is Tuesday, May 19th at 7PM    *Middle School Awards Banquet is Thursday, May 21st at 8:30AM  

By the way, I think the students are still in great spirits during this crunch time!  Here is a typical picture of what happens as students settle in to class.  I love middle schoolers! :)