MSAS 5th & 6th Grade Supply List:
4 boxes No#2 pencils
Colored pencils, crayons or markers
Pink Eraser
3 Highlighters
2 Composition notebooks
Notebook paper (enough to last the year)
Ruler
2 three-ring binders (1 for Math and 1 for other subjects to combine loose leaf paper)
Dividers for each binder (the kind with pockets are good for loose papers & dividing subjects)
Sturdy, supportive backpack/book bag
Protractor
Glue stick
Day Planner (Calendar preferred)
Bible
Dry erase markers/eraser for mini whiteboards use
P.E. shoes to keep in your locker
Deodorant to keep in your locker
My goal is to keep the list simple and the kids organized. If you have questions, feel free to email me oltmcr@miltonstateline.org
Friday, July 24, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Super-fun Survey for Summer School
Hey-O! Good summer, to ya!
Alright moms, dads, kids, grandparents..whoever else might be seeing this little goody...
I have a huge favor to ask.
I know it's been about 6 months (or more!) since my last post but it's time to start looking towards the fall and possible changes in our year ahead.
So whether you're in my 5th-6th grade class this coming year or in 5-8 LA, I need your attention!
I have a survey for GIRLS ages 10-15 that needs attention ASAP for a class I'm taking but also for a class I'll be teaching in the fall. It'll be an elective for girls in grades 5-8 and it focuses on confidence, self-esteem issues and best yet, how to achieve it in middle school. Who knew?
If you know a little lady who fits the description (in or out of MSAS) and you wouldn't mind helping me collect needed data for my research, I would appreciate it very much.
It's simple, quick, and anonymous. With only 10 questions, this survey can add key statistics to my research and lend a hand in making a vital change for girls at this time in history.
You can find the survey for the girls here!
Also, parents! If you have a daughter at this age, would you mind taking a minute to fill out this survey here!
Whatever you're doing, wherever you are, know that I'm thinking about and praying for you and your families right now and on a daily basis.
Thanks for your help! Working together to make the world a better place!
Mrs. Oltman
Alright moms, dads, kids, grandparents..whoever else might be seeing this little goody...
I have a huge favor to ask.
I know it's been about 6 months (or more!) since my last post but it's time to start looking towards the fall and possible changes in our year ahead.
So whether you're in my 5th-6th grade class this coming year or in 5-8 LA, I need your attention!
I have a survey for GIRLS ages 10-15 that needs attention ASAP for a class I'm taking but also for a class I'll be teaching in the fall. It'll be an elective for girls in grades 5-8 and it focuses on confidence, self-esteem issues and best yet, how to achieve it in middle school. Who knew?
If you know a little lady who fits the description (in or out of MSAS) and you wouldn't mind helping me collect needed data for my research, I would appreciate it very much.
It's simple, quick, and anonymous. With only 10 questions, this survey can add key statistics to my research and lend a hand in making a vital change for girls at this time in history.
You can find the survey for the girls here!
Also, parents! If you have a daughter at this age, would you mind taking a minute to fill out this survey here!
Whatever you're doing, wherever you are, know that I'm thinking about and praying for you and your families right now and on a daily basis.
Thanks for your help! Working together to make the world a better place!
Mrs. Oltman
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Well, it's been awhile...
Note from Mrs. Oltman:
I can't believe Christmas has come and gone and I haven't updated our blog since October! Where does the time go? As cliche' as it is, this year is flying past. I've enjoyed the students this year so much and the time home with Nora on Mondays has been an incredible blessing.
As we wrap up the 2nd Quarter I will be planning our class trip for the end of April. We will be visiting Mount St. Helens and Ape (ice) Caves! My brother is a pastor at the church school we will be staying at that week so he will be leading our worships each evening and will be there to give us the royal tour of his town.
Our biggest fundraiser is coming up in February at Winterfest. We will once again run the jail and sell sodas and bottled water. If you are able to donate drinks to our booth please let me know so I can determine how many to bring myself.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support and willingness from parents each year and this one is no different.
Thank you for your support!
Happy NEW Year!
I can't believe Christmas has come and gone and I haven't updated our blog since October! Where does the time go? As cliche' as it is, this year is flying past. I've enjoyed the students this year so much and the time home with Nora on Mondays has been an incredible blessing.
As we wrap up the 2nd Quarter I will be planning our class trip for the end of April. We will be visiting Mount St. Helens and Ape (ice) Caves! My brother is a pastor at the church school we will be staying at that week so he will be leading our worships each evening and will be there to give us the royal tour of his town.
Our biggest fundraiser is coming up in February at Winterfest. We will once again run the jail and sell sodas and bottled water. If you are able to donate drinks to our booth please let me know so I can determine how many to bring myself.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support and willingness from parents each year and this one is no different.
Thank you for your support!
Happy NEW Year!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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!"
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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. ;)
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John 5:17 says, "My Father never stops working, and so I keep working, too!"
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Field Trip for BINGO!
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
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!
Friday, August 29, 2014
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!
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!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
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!
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!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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.
Monday, May 5, 2014
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
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
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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
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
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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
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
Friday, April 18, 2014
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?
Monday, April 7, 2014
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!
The Owl Pellets Song!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
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
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
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
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
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
Friday, March 21, 2014
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."
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."
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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."
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."
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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."
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."
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