Wed. Assignments 12-12

Catechism: 8th Comm.

Pre-Algebra: p. 286, 10-56 Evens, 67-73 All

Algebra: p. 257, 38-59 All

Math 87: set 48

Science: WS for Friday

Lit: Christmas Carol artwork / take home essay for Friday

Spelling: p. 94, 95 (top paragraph) Test on Friday

Wrapped Christmas gifts

$3.00 for pizza party

Tuesday Assignments 12-11-07

Catechism: mem. 8th Commandment

Algebra: None

Pre-Algebra: p. 280, 12-48 Evens

History: None

Science: WS

Lit: Christmas Carol Questions due Wed. / Christmas Carol artwork due Thursday

Spelling: p. 92, 93 & Pretest

Music: Advent Quiz

Dec. 10th Note

• Dec. 10th Note
  
  God’s Word Prepares a Way
  This week we will be begin practicing the Christmas service with the entire school. The theme focuses us on the importance of Christ’s reason for coming to the earth - to save sinners by his ultimate sacrifice on the cross.
  
  Calendar Notes
  
• Our last day of school we will be Friday, the 14th before Christmas vacation. We return on Thursday, Jan. 3rd.
  
• Girl’s A basketball practices on Monday and Wednesday. We have a game at Hillbrook on Tuesday.
  
• Boy’s A basketball will practice on Monday and Wednesday.
  
• Advent devotional worship services will be held each Thursday before Christmas from 7:15-7:55.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
  
• Our classroom Christmas party will be this Thursday. Girls should have a wrapped gift to exchange with girls and guys should have a wrapped gift to exchange with guys. Gifts should be in the $5.00 range. Students should bring $3.00 by Thursday if they would like to have pizza for lunch.
  
• There will be no hot lunch this Thursday.
  
• We will have no new hymn this week. Our spelling list will be Unit 15.
  
• Intramural basketball will be finishing up this week during recess this week.
  
• Our Christmas program is Saturday, Dec. 15th at 5:30 and 7:00. We will be practicing on Saturday morning from 9:00 until noon.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week and your celebration of the Lord’s birth,
  Mr. Fillner

Wed. Assignments 12-5

Catechism: #458

Pre-Algebra: p. 261, 10-44 Evens, 58-20 Evens

Math 87: set 45, #3 E.C.

Science: WS

Lit: part 4 - answer 5 in complete sentences

Spelling: p. 88 & top paragraph of 89 / Test

Hymnology: the First Nowell

Music: Advent Quiz

Tuesday Assignments 12-4

Christ Light: section 3:1, mem. Christmas Program part

Pre-Algebra: p. 257, 8-52 Evens

Math 87: set 44

Spanish: Test

History: Geography WS for Monday

Science: WS

Lit: Nov. Reading due Friday

Spelling: p. 86, 87 & PreTest

Hymnology: The First Nowell

• God’s Word Prepares Us
  As we enter the season of Advent we look to make our hearts ready for Christ to enter. We also look to the skies for his coming again; ready to take all believers with him to heaven.
  
  Our Christ Light lessons for this week focus on preparing our hearts for Christ by taking a closer look at the TV shows we watch. Students have kept track of the shows they watched and taken a closer look at what some of them contain. We will be comparing the content of these shows to the use of our free time that God would want for us.
  
  Calendar Notes
• Friday, Dec. 7th, we will dismiss at noon due to Teacher’s Collaboration Day.
• Girl’s A basketball will practice Monday and Thursday this week.
• Guy’s A basketball will practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
• Our last day of school before Christmas vacation is Friday, the 14th. Classes resume on Thursday, Jan. 3rd.
• There will be no Hot Lunch on Thursday, Dec. 13th because many classes will be having their Christmas Party.
• The Christmas service will be on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 5:30 and 7:00.
  
  
  Classroom Notes
• Our spelling list for the week is Unit 14 and our hymn is “That First Nowell” which we will be singing for the Christmas service.
• Progress Reports should be signed and returned by this Friday.
• In the past, grades have said a class recitation as a whole group for the Christmas service. This year, the 8th grade students will recite a different passage or part of the program individually. They will have this for memory work this week.
• We will be exchanging gifts next week as part of our Christmas party. Guys should purchase a gift to be exchanged with another guy; girls should buy a gift to be exchanged with another girl. Gifts should be in the $5.00 range.
• Don’t miss out on the opportunity of the extra Advent worship services. In addition to our regularly scheduled services, Advent song services will be Thursday night from 7:15-7:55.
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Friday Assignments 11-30

Christ Light: TV Tracking

Catechism: mem. #418

Math 87: set 42

Spanish: WS

History: Geography WS Monday

Hymnology: 23 st. 1-4

Monday 11-26 Assignments

Christ Light: WS

Math 87: set 39

Pre-Algebra: p. 232, 18-64 Evens

Spanish: WS

History: study guide / Test on Wed., Geography for Monday,

Science: WS

Lit:

Hymnology: 23 st. 1-4

Computer: essay due Friday

Nov. 26 Note

Nov. 26th Note

Much To Be Thankful For
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. We can truly be grateful for all that God has given us, especially in his ultimate sacrifice, his Son, Jesus. We finished our Christ Light book, “Who Am I?” by looking at how our lives are changed when we keep in mind the great gift of heaven that waits for us.

On Wednesday we will begin our new book, “How Can I Make God Pleasing Decisions?” We will begin by discussing the various shows that we watch on T.V. and in movies and how they relate to our lives as children of God.

Calendar Notes

• This Friday marks the middle of the second quarter. Progress Reports will be sent home at this time.
• This Saturday our church will be hosting the annual Christmas For Kids. If you know of any children ages 3-4, feel free to invite them.
• Next Friday, Dec. 7th, we will dismiss at noon due to Teacher Collaboration Day. Homeroom will be available.
• Also Friday, the 7th, is the Piano Recital at 7:00.
• Boy’s basketball will practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
• Girl’s basketball will practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. The girl’s first game is Dec. 11 at Hillbrook.
  
  Classroom Notes
• Our spelling words for the week will be Unit 13.
• Our hymn for the week will be “The First Nowell.” The upper grades will be singing this song in the Christmas Service on Dec. 15th. The title of the service is “The Cross in the Christmas Tree.” It stresses the importance of Christ’s work for our salvation during the Christmas season.
• Students will begin learning the basics of PowerPoint in computer class this week.
• Don’t forget to check out the Apostles Apparel at our school website.
  
  
  God’s blessings on your week,
  Mr. Fillner

Monday, Nov. 19 Assignments

Christ Light: mem. Rom. 8:18 & 2 Cor. 5:15 for Wed.

Catechism: mem. passage 330

Math 87: Set 35

Pre-Algebra: p. 212, 12-32 Evens, 44-51 All

Spanish: WS

History: Geography WS Monday, start chapter WS, start study guide

Lit: Treasure & 100 Word

Spelling: p. 76, 77 & Unit 12 Test Wed.

Hymnology: 23 st. 1-4 for next Friday

Science: WS

Computer: Essay due next Friday

Nov. 19th Note

• Nov. 19th Note
  
  God’s Word Makes Us Ready
  Pastor Kronebusch began his message yesterday by asking us if we were ready for the business of Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up shortly. More importantly, we can be ready for Christ’s second coming through him and his Word. This week, we will begin looking at how the glorious future of heaven affects our everyday lives, from the good days to the bad days.
  
  Calendar Notes
  
• This Wednesday we will dismiss at noon. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday. Homeroom services will be available on Wednesday until their normal time.
• Girl’s A basketball practices on Monday and Tuesday of this week. They will practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the following week.
• Guy’s A basketball practices on Tuesday this week. They will practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the following week.
• Friday, Dec. 7th is a Teacher Collaboration Day. We will dismiss at noon. Homeroom will be available.
• The Christmas Piano Recital is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 7th at 7:00 pm. Come hear the students praise our Lord through their playing.
• The students will begin learning the Christmas program after the break. The service is scheduled for Saturday, December 15th.
  
  Classroom Notes
• Our spelling list for this week is Unit 12. Our hymn for Friday, the 30th is #23 st. 1-4.
• Next Friday, the 30th, marks the middle of the second quarter. Progress Reports will be handed out at this time.
• Topics for the Social Studies Fair are due by this Wednesday.
• Thanks for all the support of the Book Fair! It turned out to be a huge success. Thanks especially for those families who purchased books for the classroom.
• Thank you very much for meeting with me the past week. I really appreciate getting to talk with you face to face in order to make the most of your child’s learning. If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to let me know.
• During collaboration last Friday, the faculty was able to go over the Accreditation team’s report. Overall, they were impressed with our school, making special note of a caring environment that our school promotes. Their report identifies areas where we are succeeding our goals and suggestions for school improvement. This team will give their report to the agency and we will find out our Accreditation status come February. We are doing this in order to receive a stamp of approval from an agency that knows education inside and out and to get an outside view of our school and the improvements that can be made.
• A goal of the 6-8th grades is to better improve writing skills through organization. One part of this will be to have a writing assessment once a month on Collaboration Fridays. The first one was last Friday. The students will write a 3-5 paragraph essay based on a topic. The essays will be assessed and specific writing skills will then be covered and practiced.
  
  God’s blessings on your Thanksgiving. We have much to be grateful for.
  Mr. Fillner

Sept. 24th-Sept. 28th Note

Tuesday Assignments 9-18

Tuesday Assignments 9-17

Sept. 17-21 Note

Friday Assignments 9-14

Thursday Assignment 9-13

Christ Light: Blessings List for Friday

Pre-Algebra: p. 59, 2-40 Evens / Test

Algebra: p. 47, 2-50 Evens for Monday / Test

Spanish: WS

English: p. 468, A & B

Science: Newton Bio for Monday

Lit: Book Orders due

Spelling: p. 22-23 & Test

Hymnology: 225 st. 1-4

Music: 3 Note Name Sayings

Art: Shadow Tracing

Computer: Word, Sess. 1, Ex. 1

Thursday Assignments 9-12

Christ Light: Blessings List

Pre-Algebra: p. 52, 16-50 Evens, 62-68 All

Algebra: p. 39, 1-4, WS

Science: WS (Thursday) Newton (Friday)

Lit: Reader's Choice

Spelling: p. 22, 23 for Friday

Hymology: 225 st. 1-4

Music: 3 Note Name Sayings

Art: Shadow Tracing

Computer: Word Session 1 Ex. 2

Tuesday Assignments

Christ Light: 1:2

Catechism: none

Pre-Algebra: 47, 12-58 Evens, 68-12 Evens

Spanish: WS

Science: WS for Thursday, Newton for Friday

Lit: Reader's Choice

Spelling: p. 20-21, PreTest

Hymnology: 225 st. 1-4

Art: Shadow Tracing

Computer: Word, Sess. 1, Ex. 2

Sept. 10-14 Note

This week we will be looking at how God provides for our lives in this world and also then how he provides for us eternally. Last week we studied the different steps of how we become children of God.

Calendar Notes

• This Friday is the first Collaboration Day on our schedule. Classes will dismiss at noon. There will be no hot lunch service provided. Students should plan on having a lunch if staying in homeroom.
• Grades 7 & 8 will be going to the Tech Museum on Oct. 3rd. I have been trying to schedule a lab with them, but have not gotten much response. More information will be coming when available.
• Grades 6-8 will be singing in the early service on Sunday, Sept. 30th.
• 8th grade will have their hearing tested Monday, Sept. 10th.
• School pictures are next week Wednesday, Sept. 19th.
• The annual WELS Volleyball mixer will be Saturday, Oct. 6th. There is a $2 fee. Please return the form by Sept. 22nd.
• Football will practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday this week.
• Volleyball will have their first match at Valley on Thursday. A1 3:45, A2 4:45.

Classroom Notes

• The spelling list for the week is List 3.
• The weekly hymn is 225, st. 1-2, 5-6.
• All students can plan on having a math test each Friday, unless changed by Mr. Washburn or me.
• Students are learning the basic skills and rules of volleyball in PE.
• Intramurals begin this week with bocce ball.

God's blessings on your week.

Friday Assignments 9-7

Christ Light: Gal. 3:26, 4:7b

Catechism: 4th Part of Baptism / Project

Pre-Algebra: p. 38, 6-30 Evens

Algebra: p. 27, 2-60 Evens

Spanish: WS

History: chapt. WS for Monday / study guide and test for Tuesday

English: book orders for Thursday

Science: test

Lit: Reader's Choice

Hymnology: 225 st. 1-4

Art: Shadow Tracing

Computer: Word Sess. 1, Ex. 2

Thursday Assignments 9-6

Christ Light: mem. Gal. 3:26, 4:7b

Catechism: mem. 4th part of Baptism

Math 87: Set 6 / Test

Pre-Algebra: p. 38-39, 6-30 Evens / Test

Algebra: p. 27, 2-60 Evens

Spanish: WS

History: chapt. WS for Monday, study guide for Tuesday, recitation Tuesday

English: Book Orders due next Thursday

Science: WS

Lit: Reader's Choice

Hymnology: 478 st. 1-4

Art: Line Maze

Computer: Word, Sec. 1, Ex. 1

Wed. Assignments 9-5

Christ Light: mem. Gal. 3:26 & 4:7b

Catechism: mem. 2nd Part of Baptism

Pre-Algebra: p. 31, 12-50 Evens, 67-74 All

Algebra: p. 27, 2-60 Evens

Spanish: WS

History: geography WS & Test

English: Prep. Quiz, p. 468, A, B

Science: Chapt. Review

Hymnology: 478, st. 1-4

Art: Line Maze

Computer: Word, Sec. 1, Ex. 1

Tuesday Assignments 9-4

Christ Light: write 3 things to do, 3 things to change

Pre-Algebra: p. 26, 14-64 Evens, 74-80 Evens

Algebra: p. 17-18, 2-52 Evens

Math 87: Set 4

Spanish: WS

History: geography ws / test Thursday

Science: chapter review for Thursday

Literature: Lit Card

Spelling: p. 14-15 / Pretest

Hymnology: 478 st. 1-4

Art: Line Maze

Computer: Word Sect. 1 Ex. 1

Sept. 4-7 NOTE

Welcome back to the second week of school. Hopefully everyone's long weekend was relaxing and enjoyable. This week starts our fall sports practices. Information went home from the coaches concerning schedules.

This week's Christ Light topic deals with how God has made us a part of his family. They will be looking at how God takes care of them in this life on the earth.

Upcoming Events
Your child will be receiving information about school pictures today. Pictures will be taken Wednesday, September 19th.

There is a parent/student meeting for the Washington D.C. trip on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30pm in the church. This is only an informational meeting. Attendance does not mean a commitment to the trip.

The Way kick off party is this Friday at 7:00pm.

Next Monday, September 10th the eighth graders will have their hearing tested.Next Friday, Sept 14 is our first Teacher Collaboration Day. Classes are dismissed at noon; homeroom services are available. There will be no Hot Lunch that day.

Classroom Notes
Daily assignments and weekly notes can be viewed at http://apostlesgradeeight.blogspot.com/.

Information went home last week for the annual WELS Volleyball Mixer. It’s on Saturday, October 6. It’s open to any boys and girls in grades 5-8 who are interested. Please return the slip if your child is interested.

Don't forget to send in your child's earthquake kits if you have not done so already.

We have Unit 2 words this week for spelling.

Our hymn this week is 225, st. 1-4 for Friday.

Friday Assignments 8-31

Christ Light: 3 things you want to do / 3 things you want to change for Wed.

Catechism: memorize Titus 3:5-7

Pre-Algebra: p. 19, 12-50 Evens, 64-10 Evens

Algebra: p. 17, 2-56 Evens

Spanish: WS for Wed.

History: geography ws / start study guide & chapter ws

English: p. 414 B, C , p. 467 B

Hymnology: mem. 478, st. 1-4 for Friday

Art: Line Maze for Friday

Computer: Word, Sec. 1, Ex. 1 for Friday

Wed. Assignments - Aug. 29

Christ Light: 3 Things you want to do, 3 things you would change

Catechism: mem. 1st part of baptism, WS

Pre-Algebra: p. 11, 10-48 Evens, 52-56 All

Algebra: p. 14, 2-38 Evens, 41-47 All

Spanish: WS for Monday

English: prep. WS

Science: p. 17, #1-4, WS

Lit: Lit cards

Spelling: crossword WS and Test on Friday

History: Geography WS for Tuesday / start chapter WS & study guide

EQ Kits & Tissue Boxes

Tuesday-August 28 Assignments

Catechism: Worksheet & Memorize 1st Baptism for Thursday

Pre-Algebra: p. 6, 10-38 Evens, 50-56 ALL

Algebra: Done in class

English: p. 413-414 #1-9, p. 467A

Science: p. 17, #1-4 for Thursday

Spelling: p. 8-9 for Wed.

History: geography ws for Tuesday / start chapter WS and study guide

Welcome to the 2007-2008 School Year!

Hello and welcome back to a new and exciting school year.

This year there are a few changes around campus. Mr. Luehring will be facilitating the 7th and 8th grade Spanish class. Last year the 7th and 8th grades used the 5th and 6th grade curriculum as an introductory course. This year they will be using the corresponding curriculum and so it will be more in depth. We welcome Miss Tjernagel to our faculty and are excited to have her join our school family. We will begin a new Exploratory Class for the 8th graders. Students will choose their own approved project each quarter. The teacher will set benchmarks for each student to reach throughout that quarter.

This year's Hot Lunch program will be catered by Pasta Market and will need no ordering in advance other than putting money in your child's account. Create an account by depositing a recommended amount of $50 for your child. You can put money in your child’s account with a credit card by calling 408-720-1269 or by mailing a check (be sure to include student name & school in the memo section) to: Pasta Market P.O. Box 9339San Jose, CA 95157. Menus will be sent home today and are also available at http://www.apostlessj.org/web/hotlunch/index.html. They will also be hung in the classroom for the students to see.

Earthquake Kit informational sheets were not put into the Orientation folders. They will be sent home today with each student. Please fill out and put inside your child's ziplock bag, along with their Earthquake Kit. Also going home today is a finalized copy of the singing schedule for the year, piano informational letter, and information about the new Box Tops competition. If you have not done so already, please send along 2 tissue boxes with your child.

As we enter this busy time of the year, let us not forget to make time for our risen Lord and Savior.

In His service,
Mr. Eric Fillner