ITBS Test Week

This week we tested! It's a good thing we rested. Our fingers were aching and pencils kept breaking but somehow we managed to finish.

John 5:17 says, "My Father never stops working, and so I keep working, too!"

 Below you can see that students worked diligently on skills as architects. Teams were formed to come up with a structure made from only toothpicks and mini marshmallows. Seeing the finished products made me very proud of the kids. Some were extraordinary and ALL were unique. ;)

Oh, right...Harlem Shake!

Field Trip for BINGO!

Today was AMAZING. Just look at their faces. They're all quite obviously enjoying their time together!

Are you playing tricks or is this really WEEK SIX??!

Time flies when you're having fun! Or when you're so busy you can hardly tell what time it is! 

This week we will have some incredibly excellent activities taking place. Tomorrow we will visit Eagle Springs and its tenants for a fellowship including game playing, jokes and stories, drawing and painting, and much more! It's always exciting to allow students to create friendships with the elderly folks of our community and this experience is no different. 

Thursday, we will have guests on our lawn. Miniature horses! The cutest little beasts of the field I've ever seen. There will be a lesson in care and raising of the sweetie pies as well as a kart ride for anyone who wants one!

I will certainly post photos for y'all to see!

As always, be kind to each other!

Bring On Week 3!

We enjoyed a beautiful week of fun and activities in the great outdoors and now (after Labor Day off) we will begin some real time in class.

The 7-8th graders will be away all week on their Leadership Retreat with Mr. Bryant and Mrs. Goodhew but we will carry on as usual and become more acquainted with our schedules.

Please feel free to contact your teachers if ever you have questions!

Remember: Be silly, be honest, be kind.

Happy Sabbath!

Sunrise Over the Blue Mountains

This year the adventures continue!

Our teaching team has worked tirelessly over the summer to create a schedule filled with fun and learning. Each upper grade teacher has chosen their favorite subject to run a program of departmentalized classes for grades 5-8.

Mrs. Briggs: 5-8 Science
Mrs. Goodhew: 5-8 Math & Computers
Mr. Bryant: 5-8 Social Studies, PE, & 7-8 Bible
Mrs. Oltman: 5-8 Language Arts (Spelling, Reading, English) & 5-6 Bible

We look forward to an incredible year with unforgettable experiences ahead! Please pray for our program and each student as we head into another school year!

See you soon!

Final Countdown! Week 36 Spelling & Memory Verse for May 19-23

Mrs. Oltman's Words: 

Review Lessons 31-35

Teacher Darla's Words:

Review Lessons 31-35

Memory Verse:

"He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon!' Amen!" 

Revelation 22:20.

Spelling & Memory Verse for Week 35 May 12-16, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's List:

Words from Greek & Latin

automobile
autograph
telescope
telecast
telephone
microphone
headphones
portable
import
export
automatic
autobiography
autopilot
telegram
telegraph
symphony
saxophone
megaphone
transport
passport


Teacher Darla's List:

Easily Confused Words

set
sit
off
of
when
win
our
are
than
then
lose
loose
were
we're
where
quiet
quite
quit
whose
who's

Memory Verse:

"Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth--so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! I will create Jerusalem as a place of happiness. Her people will be a source of joy."

Isaiah 65:17-18

Lesson 34 Spelling & Memory Verse for May 5-9, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's Words:

Compound Words 2

basketball
everywhere
outside
summertime
something
baby-sit
roller-skating
drive-in
self-control
part-time
afterthought
cheerleader
quarterback
bookstore
courthouse
ice-skated
ninety-five
brother-in-law
water-skied
old-fashioned

Teacher Darla's Words:

Possessives

Dad's
friend's
girl's
girls'
teacher's
teachers'
baby's
babies'
family's
families'
grandma's
grandpa's
brother's
brothers'
boy's
boys'
aunt's
aunts'
lady's
ladies'

Memory Verse:

"And now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy."
Jude 1:24

Week 33 Spelling & Reading for April 28-May 2, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's Spelling List:

Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, -ent

entrance
performance
appearance
clearance
independence
difference
excellence
brilliant
important
intelligent
insurance
confidence
coincidence
pollutant
ignorant
hesitant
apparent
persistent
convenient
consistent

Teacher Darla's List:

Capitalization and Abbreviation

Memorial Day
Christmas
Sun.
May
June
September
Dec.
Dr.
Mrs.
Rd.
Hanakkah
Kwanzaa
Chinese New Year
Valentine's Day
November
Feb.
Wed.
Ms.
Mr.
Ave.

Memory Verse:

"Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends." Revelation 3:20

Oregon Coast History/Science Trip 2014!

Thank you SO much to our wonderful parent volunteers! This trip would NOT have been possible without you!

Mr. and Mrs. Birdwell (Bus driver, cook, & chaperon)

Mrs. Coronado (Cook & chaperon)

Mr. James (Bus driver & chaperon)

Mr. Downey (Chaperon)

Mr. Huenergardt (Chaperon)

Mr. Withers (Chaperon)

Mr. & Mrs. Randall (Chaperon & meal planner/organizer)

Ms. Van Beek (Chaperon)

Mr. & Mrs. Shinner (Fearless leaders, errand runners, and chaperon)

There were MANY more involved in preparation for this adventure and we want to thank you too! 

I personally want to thank my handsome husband for taking care of our very busy little ones while the mama was away! I love you Jake!

Who's ready to start planning another rad trip?

Owl Pellets in Science!

Don't miss the great music video that will have you tapping your foot the rest of the day!

The Owl Pellets Song!

Week 32 Spelling & Memory Verse for April 21-25, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's Spelling List:

Negative Prefixes

illegal
inexpensive
inaccurate
indirect
informal
impolite
improper
imperfect
irresponsible
irregular
illogical
illegible
incapable
incredible
impatient
imbalance
immature
irrational
irresistible
irreplaceable

Teacher Darla's List:

Vowels in Final Syllables

other
number
color
doctor
people
simple
model
broken
sudden
common
October
another
motor
angle
title
barrel
angel
oven
gallon
button

Memory Verse:

"Just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God's wonderful kindness rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 5:21

Week 30 Spelling & Memory Verse for April 7-11, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's List:

Please See Weeks 25-29 to practice Review Unit

Teacher Darla's List:

camera
caught
December
evening
everybody
everyone
finally
interesting
island
often
remember
several
surprised
swimming
baseball
classmate
classroom
downstairs
myself
newspaper

Memory Verse:

"You have been called to live in freedom--not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love."
Galations 5:13

Spelling & Memory Verse for March 31-April 4, 2014

Mrs. Oltman's List:
One Word or Two?
a lot
want to
all ways
always
away
a way
a little
below
because
together
forget
around
a while
awhile
forever
again
tonight
tomorrow
become
going to

Teacher Darla's List:
Vowels with No Sound Clues
machine
especially
usually
probably
giant
moment
animals
iron
support
buffalo
Canada
canoe
relatives
stomach
cement
yesterday
favorite
welcome
August

Memory Verse:

John 13:15-17
"I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. How true it is that a servant is not greater than the master. Nor are the messengers more important than the one who sends them. You know these things-now do them! That is the path of blessing."

Week 28 Spelling & Memory Verse for March 17-21, 2014

Related Words 2

direct
direction
history
historical
fact
factual
critic
criticize
produce
production
magic
magician
electric
electrician
distract
distraction
remedy
remedial
origin
original

Memory Verse:

Isaiah 58:10-11

"Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day. The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring."

Week 27 Spelling Lesson & Memory Verse March 10-14, 2014

Opposite Prefixes

pretrial
prearrange
postdate
postwar
overcook
overlook
overflow
undercover
include
exclude
premeditated
prehistoric
precaution
postponement
postgraduate
overpopulated
undernourished
underweight
inhale
exhale

Memory Verse:

John 13:13, 14
"You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord' and you are right, because it is true. And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet."

Proof of Your Love

Music Video!

Week 26 Spelling & Memory Verse for March 3-7, 2014!

Suffixes -ate, -ive, -ship

originate
fortunate
activate
attractive
inventive
negative
creative
friendship
championship
leadership
affectionate
considerate
obligate
productive
defective
constructive
ownership
membership
hardship
relationship

Challenge:
apprenticeship
comparative

Memory Verse:
Psalm 103: 11-13
"His unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth...The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him."

Week 25 Spelling & Memory Verse February 24-28th, 2014

Including All the Letters

probably
cabinet
separate
wondering
clothes
temperature
average
beginning
restaurant
promise
aspirin
desperate
awfully
fishhook
twelfth
skiing
unwritten
roughly
schedule
overrule

Memory Verse:

"Then the way you live always honor and please the Lord, and you will continually do good, kind things for others. All the while you will learn to know God better and better."

Colossians 1:10

Week 24 Spelling & Memory Verse February 17-20, 2014

Review Lessons 19-23 for Unit Test

Memory Verse:

"The one who plants and the one who waters work as a team with the same purpose. Yet they will be rewarded individually, according to their own hard work."

1 Corinthians 3:8


Fishing in Alaska!

Week 23 Spelling & Memory Verse February 10-14, 2014

Words for Many Cultures:

moose
cobra
alligator
vanilla
banana
tomato
mustard
hula
picnic
barbecue
crocodile
coyote
koala
macaroni
catsup (or ketchup)
polka
ballet
waltz
banquet
buffet

Memory Verse:

Psalm 71:15
"I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, for I am overwhelmed by how much you have done for me."

Animal & Plant Cells! Woop!

Week 22 Spelling & Memory Verse February 3-7, 2014

Suffixes -ation, -ion, -tion

relaxation
exploration
occupation
destination
infection
collection
reaction
situation
television
convention
orientation
recommendation
determination
generation
reflection
destruction
attention
deduction
reception
solution

Memory Verse:

John 3:16-17

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it."

Week 21 January 27-31, 2014 Spelling & Memory Verse

Vowel Sounds with r

report
order
explore
ignore
expert
service
research
worth
worst
disturb
sword
forty
enormous
therefore
determine
permanent
earning
thorough
attorney
purchase

Memory Verse:

Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will pout a new spirit on you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart."

Week 20 Spelling & Memory Verse for January 20-24, 2014

Vowels in Final Syllables

slogan
citizen
forgotten
propeller
collector
level
tunnel
double
single
example
urban
orphan
kindergarten
encounter
conquer
appetizer
dishonor
tractor
easel
recycle

Memory Verse:

John 15:11, 12

"I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy.
Yes, your joy will overflow! I command you to love each other in the same way that I love you."

Week 19 Spelling & Memory Verse: January 13-17, 2014

Vowels in Unstressed Syllables

different
register
carnival
variety
atmosphere
favorite
pattern
understand
sentence
instance
elegant
aquarium
communicate
gasoline
factory
definite
Chicago
heavily
garage
illustrate

Challenge:
pessimism
prominent
controversy
suspicious
porpoise

Memory Verse: Romans 8:38-39

"I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord."