Summer Reading Projects

Hello students! Here are the project options for the summer reading club. The goal is for you to finish one book and one project each month.  Turn them into the office when you are done. :)

Fairy-Tale Ending: Have you ever wanted to change the way a story ended? Well, here is your chance! Re-write the last chapter in the story, and make it your own! Give the story the ending you think it should have. Don’t be afraid to mix it up! (1-2 pages maximum)

Dinner is served: Imagine you are invited to dine with a character in your book. List 5 – 10 questions that you might ask them during your visit, and imagine what their response might be. Also think about your surroundings: Where are you? What is being served? Who else might be there? Try to ask questions that people really want to know

Where in the world? Create a detailed map of where your story takes place. Show with words or symbols where important events occurred. Be sure to use plenty of detail in your artwork and description! (Maps can be three-dimensional as well. Paper maché is a wonderful resource. Get creative with it!)

Scrapbook it! Create a scrapbook based on information you have learned from the story. Be sure to write captions for each entry/page as to what is being included n the page and why. You can add items mentioned throughout the story, or create something new by including items that you think the characters might have used or collected. (5-10 illustrated pages, each with at least one caption)

Dear Diary: Create 5 journal entries from one of the main characters in the story. Be sure to include key events in these entries to give us an understanding of when they might have been written. Give plenty of detail! Be sure to write one entry from the beginning of the novel, and one from the end. (Each entry should be no less than one paragraph, no more than one page)

Lights, Camera, Action! Create a movie poster promoting the novel as a popular, new movie. You can cast real actors as the main characters, or use people you know. Make sure your poster reflects the time period from which the story takes place, and be sure to show costumes and background detail!

Shadowbox Showcase: Create a shadowbox that shows one of your favorite scenes from your novel. Be sure that it can sit vertically, so that it can hang on the wall. Imagine that you are capturing a little piece of that moment in the story with your artwork. Be expressive!

Some of my favorite things: Create a poster of ten of your favorite things about your novel. Be sure to give a description of each item, and illustrate each caption with either drawings or make a collage. Be sure to explain why they are your favorite!

Remember when… Create a poster of a timeline and show the main events of the story. Choose at least five main events out of your timeline to illustrate on your poster. You can illustrate them by either drawing or making separate collages.

Wanted! Create a wanted poster for either the villain or hero in your story. Explain who they are and what have done that makes them wanted by the law. Also give a one-page description of who they are and what they contributed to during the story.

Comic Quest: Create a comic book based on the main events of the novel. Be sure to include chapter headings and page numbers. Each illustrated page will need to have captions explaining what is happening in the picture. (5-10 pages)

On the Cover: Create a book jacket for your novel. Illustrate the front cover by either drawings or a collage. Be sure to include your favorite quote on the cover, and write a summary and review for the story. Try to capture the heart of what your novel is about in your artwork! (Going the extra mile: Research the author of your novel and write a short biography about them on the inside)

Wrapping Up

I can't believe this school year is over! I just want to say that I have really enjoyed getting to know each one of you this year. You are all special to me. Because we have talked a lot about gratitude this year, I would like to share a few things I'm grateful for about each of you.

David - for your wild imagination and how much you love Bible

Hunter - for your sense of humor and your mathematical mind

Nathan - for your love of chinchillas and hearing you talk about books you love 

A'Nya - for your sweetness and your excitement about learning

Kaitlyn - for your love for science and how you can talk for hours about books, circus, Dr. Who, etc. 

Davien - for your humility and how you love God's Word

Jacob - for your strong character and funny little jokes

Erik - for your funny country accent (or whatever it is) and how you pay close attention in class

Briana - for how strong and confident you are on stage and for making us all laugh

D'Sean - for being so helpful to me and for being sneaky in a good way (i.e. putting a picture of yourself on the bulletin board)

Jared - for your fascination with history and the world we live in and for making us all laugh

Christopher - for your passion for math and being so helpful to me

Christian - for how you take every assignment seriously and how you are so enthusiastic about almost everything

I will miss you all!!! I hope to see you all next year (even if you are just visiting)! I encourage you to keep reading the Bible and other books over the summer. Have a fun and safe summer! 

Love, Mrs. Orellana.

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33

7th & 8th Fun Day @ Raging Waters

Last Days of School

A few reminders...

1. Half-day tomorrow (Friday, June 6th). School dismissed at 11:30. Tuesday will also be a half day.

2. School Spirit Day also tomorrow

3. 7th & 8th Grade Fun Day @ Raging Waters this Monday, June 9th.  Students arrive at the normal time.  We will still have their jobs and class until 9:00am.  Leaving at 9:00am.  Leaving Raging Waters at 3:00pm. Students were given a clothing guide and list of items to bring today. The list is as follows:

• Boys: Wear swim trunks and a shirt is optional to keep on all day. Must bring flip flops or water shoes.
• Girls: Option 1: One-piece swimsuit and swim shorts.  Option 2: Two-piece swimsuit with shorts and a tank top over.  Option 3: Tankini with swim shorts or boy-short style bottoms.  Must bring flip flops or water shoes.
• What to bring: $10 for lunch, water bottle (or buy one there), sunscreen, a towel, dry clothes to change into, a plastic bag.  Food is not allowed into the park.

4. Tuesday, June 10th will be a half day.  We will have a class party where honor roll awards and other class awards will be given out.  There is a signup for the party located outside our door.  Students must turn in all rented textbooks that day or parents will be charged for the cost of the textbook(s).  Students will also clean out their desks and cubbies that day.

5. Fun Day for K-6th grades will be on Wednesday in the parking lot. Cost -$10.  7th & 8th graders may come, but they will have to help out.  They are too big to use the bounce houses and water slides :)

6. Keep your eyes peeled for information about 2 summer events for 7th & 8th graders! Pastor Todd will be planning these events.  Check the blog over the summer for more info.

Math Art

Today we learned that perfect curves can be made using straight lines. This is useful in the real world because surveyors use this process to create curves for streets and curbs.