Full Week of School?

 Welcome back!  I feel like we are getting back from Christmas vacation.  I did enjoy the snow and cold weather, though, and I hope you did too!  Nevertheless, I was glad to reurtn today! So, let's jump right in to things.

• If you have not turned in your snow packets or your young writer's story, you must do that first thing on Tuesday morning.  Do not wait until your class time, bring this work to me ASAP.  
• If you were absent on Monday, get with a friend and make sure you have your spelling and vocab works for the week. 
• The Spelling/Vocabulary Tests will be Friday, February 13 (for all grades)

We are continuing Spirit Days this week!  Friday, February 13 has been turned to "Valentine's Day".  Wear pink, or red and show some LOVE!  Thank you for cooperating.

We will wear our Homecoming Shirts on Monday, February 16.  Thanks!

Spelling Vocab Lists:

7th   List 20

8th   List 17

9/10 - Review List 21  

 9/10 Vocabulary Words to Know:    

Credential- authentication for a claim or ability

2.    Dejected-low in spirit; sad

3.    Evoke-to bring to mind; to draw forth

4.    Firmament-the infinite heavens

5.   Gratify-to please or satisfy

6.    Impregnable-too strong to be captured

7.   Impulsive- without previous thought; based on a sudden urge

8.   Legitimate-reasonable or authentic

9.   Quiescent-still and inactive

10 Rupture-the bursting or breaking of something

11 Improvise- to do something with little or no preparation

1   Consign- to entrust to the care of another

13 Amiable- pleased to be around; friendly

14Broadcast-to communicate over a wide area

15 Culprit-one accused of a crime or wrongdoing

nt  Contemplative-thoughtful; meditative

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Snow Day Zoom Meeeting CHANGE OF TIME

I have to reschedule the zoom meeting for today.  I apologize for the short notice.  My Zoom Session will begin at 3:00 today.  If you can make it, please jump on.  Thank you for your patience.  

I will be available for a Zoom Meeting Wednesday, February 4 (Snow Day) beginning at 3:00 PM  I can help you with your writing, answer questions about IXL and go over vocabulary.   If you are able, jump on, and we will meet.  Just follow the link below.

Chessica Lucky is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  I hope to see you there!

Topic: Chessica Lucky's Zoom Meeting

Time: Feb 4, 2026 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78976357380?pwd=8pkmgklmUEJd1XOn8MjRXraLHjQ3Hy.1

Meeting ID: 789 7635 7380

Passcode: 020426-- 

7 & 8 Grade:   WRITE A SHORT JOURNAL ENTRY ABOUT THE ABOVE IMAGE.  ADD A BIBLE VERSE TO THE ENTRY SO THAT IT CAN COMPLEMENT YOUR COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK FULL OF BIBLE VERSES.  YOU WILL TURN THIS IN THE DAY WE RETURN TO SCHOOL. 

HOMEWORK FOR SNOW DAY:

7 & 8 Grades--- Write an original sentence for each of these vocabulary words

1. Analyze – to examine something carefully in detail
2. Infer – to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning
3. Contrast – to show differences between two or more things
4. Structure – the way something is organized or built
5. Context – the situation or background that helps explain meaning
6. Interpret – to explain the meaning of something
7. Relevant – closely connected to the topic
8. Justify – to give reasons or evidence to support something
9. Summarize – to give the main ideas in a shorter form
10. Sequence – the order in which events or steps happen
11. Perspective – a particular point of view
12. Evaluate – to judge or determine the value or quality
13. Clarify – to make something easier to understand
14. Significant – important or meaningful
15. Demonstrate – to show clearly using examples or evidence

9 & 12 GRADES-  Look up the following words and write the definition in your own words. 

Write a 150-200 word essay on what it means to have a Christian World View.  Include at least one reference to the Bible.  This is due the day we return to school.  

1. Articulate
2. Substantiate
3. Discrepancy
4. Ambiguous
5. Viable
6. Corroborate
7. Scrutinize
8. Mitigate
9. Paradigm
10. Implicit
11. Explicit
12. Theoretical
13. Pragmatic
14. Connotation
15. Juxtaposition

HOMECOMING WEEK IS COMING SOON!

 

Use these handouts to help with your writing assignment.

WE WILL HAVE A CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP IN CLASS THE DAY WE RETURN TO SCHOOL.  MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR STORIES WITH YOU SO THAT YOU CAN WORK ON THEM DURING THIS TIME.  THANK YOU.  

I MISS YOU GUYS!

Congratulations on Completing the Great Grammar Games!