Livingston Christian Schools IMPORTANT END OF YEAR DATES

Highlighted Items involve parent assistance or attendance!!

Thursday, May 6 National Day of Prayer observance 1:30
Friday, May 7 Progress reports sent home
Friday, May 14 Musical practice 1:30 for spring program
Monday, May 17 Musical practice 1:30 for spring program and book fair week
Tuesday, May 18 5th Grade will shadow middle school students for the afternoon for a taste of next year's experience at LCS.
Tuesday, May 18 Spring Concert @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 19 5th Grade to present at 8:30 AM chapel - Part I Old Testament AND Adolescent Education with Mr. Nast and Mrs. Lake. Parents may preview video by contacting Mrs. Lake.
Thursday, May 20 Science Fair research projects will be displayed during a prospective family night @ 6:30. It is NOT required students attend this.
Tuesday, May 25 Spanish Village during school hours
Wednesday, May 26 5th Grade to present at 8:30 AM chapel - Part II Old Testament AND a special song
Thursday, May 27 Field Day @ 12:30
Tuesday, June 1 Safety reward trip to Slash Village in Frankenmuth. Parent chaperones needed!
Thursday, June 3 Surprise Field trip in which 4 parent drivers are needed. Vehicles must be able to have belts for at least 5 students.
Friday, June 4 Last day of school

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade April 26-30

Bible: After 209 years, Israel was conquered by the Assyrians while Judah survived 345 years before they were overpowered by Babylon. Some time later, the Persian Empire came to power. During this time, Ezra was born. He was from the line of Levites so he was a priest. As an adult, he had a deep desire to return to the home of his fathers. With permission from the Persian king, Ezra returned to Jerusalem to see what he could do about the ruins of God's temple. Ezra was a true, godly leader who helped many return to the Promised Land and begin the process of rebuilding the temple. Students will have Quiz 23 on Tuesday, April 27 and also write about the message of Proverbs 3:1-12 on Friday, April 30.

Spelling: List 29 words are mathematics terms. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, April 29. The spelling pre-test and final test will be set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

fraction, numerator, denominator, divisible, rectangle, cancellation, decimal, digit, formula, diameter, circular, zeros, hundredths, graph, triangle, quotient, algebra, multiplication, equivalent, equation, ninetieth, intersect, averaging, Ephesians, Philippians, approximate, estimate, arithmetic, multiple, geometry, octagon

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Death of an Iron Horse, pgs. 178-187. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, April 29. This story depicts a historical event in which the Cheyenne Indians attacked a train traveling through Nebraska in the 1860's.

Writing Workshop time will provide time for students to begin taking notes for the science research project.

Grammar lessons will focus on the part of speech called the pronoun.

Math: Review

History: Test on Chapter 9 Monday, April 26. Notes were provided.

Science: Ideas about the seasons and the sun were sometimes unusual in days past. Today, with modern equipment we can better understand the reason for the seasons and the position of the sun in space. We will explore some of the false ideas scientists believed years ago.

We are learning a specific way to take notes while reading. This technique will assist students in writing their research project report in the coming weeks. As you have probably noticed, we are not on schedule for the science research project. That's ok. I'll give updated due dates to the students as each piece needs to be completed. Remember, most of the project is to be completed at school. You should have your data tables, log book, and three resources ready to share with me by Wednesday, April 28.

Other:
*Standardized Testing this week!!! Every morning this week, from 8:30-11:30 will be set aside for testing. Eat a nutritious breakfast and get to bed early so your brain is ready to focus.
*Final analogy meet set for Friday, April 30.
*National Day of Prayer walk to the Pinckney Park, Thursday, May 6. Parents are encouraged to join us that day from 1:30-3:00.

April 19-23 Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade

Bible: The next books of the Bible we will investigate are I and II Kings. These two books focus on the lives of Elijah and Elisha, prophets of God. We will see that after King Solomon, the nation of Israel divided into two kingdoms which was a fulfillment of God's discipline when Solomon chose to follow other false gods later in his life. As a result of Solomon's leadership, the entire nation suffered. This reminds us of the importance of godly leaders in our nation, towns, schools, and families. Will you be that leader in the place where God has placed you? Quiz 22 is set for Tuesday, April 20. Proverbs 3:1-12 will be tested on Friday, April 23.

Spelling: List 28 words are weather and climate terms. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, April 22. The spelling pre-test and final test are set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

thermometer, temperature, humidity, evaporation, forecast, weathervane, moisture, tornadoes, blizzard, cyclone, typhoon, hurricane, atmosphere, ice crystal, precipitation, turbulence, hazy, deluge, balmy, lightning, blustery, tropical, tempestuous, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, drought, jet stream, arid, barometer, hygrometer, condensation, Celsius scale, Fahrenheit.

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Nat Love, pgs. 168-177. This non-fiction reading highlights the life of a western cowboy. What happened to these men when the era of the "great wild West" came to a close? A comprehension quiz is due Thursday, April 22.

Grammar lessons will focus on the part of speech called the pronoun.

Writing Workshop time will be partially devoted to organizing the science research project. The other portion of the time students will work on another tall tale based on one of the reading stories from our Western Unit. The due date for the tall tale will be flexible as our focus will be on the research project right now.

Math: Students will be instructed in identifying the circumference of a circle, the area of a circle, constructing angles, and classifying solids.

History: We will review chapter 9 material on the Revolutionary War for a test on Monday, April 26.

Science: Students have designed and planned a science research project. The next step is complete the observations and collection of data. This week students need to have found three resources to read about their topic that will help them generate the research portion of the project. These resources can be library books, articles, or internet sources and must be availabe at school by Wednesday, April 21.

Additionally, we will study why the earth experiences the different seasons, including vocabulary such as solstices and equinoxes.

Other:
*Study analogy definitions
*Book report book - newspaper report form
*National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 6 @ 1:30 - walking to Pinckney Park to pray for our nation and adopted local business. Parents are encouraged to come to hear our students prayers to God!!!!
*5th Grade will be hosting two chapels at the end of May. Plan NOW to attend these special events.

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade April 12-16

Bible: After King David, Bible history focuses on the reign of his son, King Solomon. In these lessons, we learn that if our inner character is right, we will also have a good reputation before others. What do you expect Solomon's inner character to be? Is it focused on pleasing God or himself? We'll investigate this week!! Bible memory work comes from Proverbs 3:1-10 and will be administered on Friday, April 16.

Spelling: List 27 words are professional terms. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, April 15. The pre-test and final test are set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

lawyer, electrician, assistant, mechanic, scientist, salesperson, secretary, carpenter, author, minister, missionary, gardener, cashier, educator, plumber, inventor, manager, chef, technician, editor, consultant, photographer, theologian, Acts, Romans, accountant, engineering, meteorologist, paralegal, journalist, architect, merchant, apprentice, entrepreneur, proprietor

Language Arts: The reading selection this week in entitled Old Yeller and the Bear, pgs. 158-167. In this story, the author uses the technique of suspense to keep the reader interested. Set in the late 1860's, we see how life might have been in Texas at the time. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, April 15.

Grammar lessons will focus on review of pronouns.

Writing workshop time will encourage students to write stories from their imagination using a series of three pictures. Have fun!!

Math: Lessons this week will focus on the concept of the area of a parallelogram and a triangle.

History: At the close of the French and Indian War, it seemed all should be settled, but many began opposing Great Britain with much vigor. This led to the Revolutionary War. This week we will compare the Continental and British armies. We will recall Washington's bravery in the challenging days during the winter at Valley Forge. Some wondered if the colonists would ever claim victory. Surprisingly, there was a turning point. We'll find out what happened.

Science: Perform experiments at home this week. Make sure you design a fair test (a fair race), keep a log of everything you do, and create a data table for all your findings. Your experimental portion should be completed by the end of this week.

Other:
*Book report of your choice due Friday, April 30
*I am serving on an ACSI Accredidation Team from Wednesday through Friday this week in Grand Rapids. In two years LCS will recertify our program and therefore it is expected that all ACSI schools assist each other in this important process. I am disappointed I will not get to "hang out" with my kids for a good portion of the week, but this experience in invaluable to me (and LCS) professionally. Thank you for understanding in this matter.
*LCS AUCTION - Don't miss out on the fun this Saturday even if you are unable to bid on any items. It's entertaining just watching others! I hope to see you there. Remember, I'm looking for a "carpenter for the day" to spend a day with me in my dad's woodworking shop. You can bring a friend with you too!