August 31-September 4

•  Everyone will have a spelling/vocabulary test on list 2 this week.
• Grammar quizzes will begin this week, and the first grammar tests will be given next week on Units 1 and 2.
• We are all reading various pieces of literature.  Keep up with the reading to be prepared for activities and quizzes on the material.
• Literature Fair Book choices are due on Monday, August 31.

I hope you have a blessed week.  

Keep this information in your folder.

August 21-September 5

• All classes will have Spelling/Vocabulary List 2 this week.  The test will be on September 5.
• Don't forget the new Bonus Opportunity.  We no longer write our words repeatedly. 
  
  
• There is NO WEEKEND HOMEWORK! Have a great one!

Agust 24-28

 

Happy First Full Week of School!

All Classes (Grades 7 & 9-12)

 Thank you for bringing in your supplies and learning the routines of a new school year.  I am looking forward to chapel on Wednesday this week and hope that you are too. 

Our English classes will begin with spelling and vocabulary this week.  The tests in each grade will be given on Friday at the beginning of class.  I have metioned bonus opportunities for your students and I hope they will take advantage of them.  We have these tests nearly every week and poor performance on them can make it very hard to maintain a good class average.  

We will begin using all of our books during each class period as well.  Grammar, spelling, literature, and your composition notebook.  Remember to bring "Every book.  Everyday."   Thank you for being prepared.

Finally, please familiarize yourself with the handbook.  Make sure you are following the dress code, hair policy, and jewelary policy.  Also, read the attendance and discipline policy to familiarize yourself with those routines and procdures.

       

Supplies 2026-2027

 Be sure to check the list below to make sure you are prepared for all your classes, and to see if there is anything you would like to donate to the secondary.  Thanks!

Thursday & Friday

 Congratulations! You have finished your achievement tests and are one step closer to completing the school year! 

Stay focused.  Work hard.  Finish well.    

These three together make a strong life message:

1. Ecclesiastes 9:10 — Work with all your might
2. Colossians 3:23 — Work as unto the Lord
3. Galatians 6:9 — Don’t give up in doing good

They form a complete picture of Christian diligence, purpose, and perseverance.

Thursday & Friday (May 14 & 15)

*These assignments are designed for you to discover how to do something by using your resources instead of step-by-step instructions.  be resourceful.  use what you have at your disposal to complete the task.  many of you use your phones during the day to make posts, tik toks, be reels etc...this time use your mad tech skills to complete a graded assignment without breaking the rules.  You can do it! I believe in you.   

9 & 10 Grades:  You were to have completed reading Gathering Blue by today.  You will now make a movie trailer for the book.  Mrs. Hodge will give you the assignment criteria.  You have two days to complete this assignment.  It must be shared with me by Sunday evening at 5:00 PM on Teams. This is your last grade of the year.   Below, you will find the criteria/rubric.  Have fun!

7th Grade:   On Thursday, finish reading the play we started before testing. Sherlock Holmes is an interesting character!  Are you as observant as he is?   You will be making a movie trailer for the play.  Mrs. Hodge will give you the assignment and it must be submitted by Sunday at 5:00 PM via Teams.  This is the last graded assignment of the year.

8th Grade:  You have an option as to which story/character/scene you will use for your final graded project of the year.  Mrs. Hodge will give you the assingment.  This is not to be completed with others and should be completed during class the next two days.  

11th Grade:  Finish the project you began before testing started.  It should be completed and left in my classroom when you leave on Friday.  I am anxiosu to see what you come up with with.  

I am including the actual worksheet here (below). You will not need paper for this assignment, and you won't have to keep up with the rubric either.  It will be completely digital. 

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 Monday, May 11, 2026

9-10 Grade:

Monday

• Grammar Final and Complete reading Gathering Blue
• If you are not taking the grammar final, please use class time to complete the IXL Arena with 15 Questions.   If you complete that, begin reading Gathering Blue.  The book should be finished by this Thursday.  *There will be a graded activity on Thursday using the novel.

Tuesday & Wednesday

• ACHIEVEMENT TESTS- PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO AVOID BEING ABSENT DURING DURING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

7-8 Grade:

Monday

• Everyone takes the spelling test
• Grammar Final for those that are not exempt
• If you are not taking the grammar final, please use class time to complete the IXL Arena with 15 Questions.  When that is finished you will have a worksheet with the substitute (Mrs. Hodge).

Tuesday & Wednesday

ACHIEVEMENT TESTS- PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO AVOID BEING ABSENT DURING DURING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

11th Grade:

Monday

• IXL Arena of 15 questions for everyone
• To Kill A Mockingbird Summary Work---BUILD A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Tuesday & Wednesday

• ACHIEVEMENT TESTS- PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO AVOID BEING ABSENT DURING DURING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

Here comes the fun of May....

 Beginning this week it gets busy--REALLY BUSY!  Please keep up with your studies and finish well!  You can do it.  I believe in you!

Monday-  

All classes will complete the IXL Benchmark Diagnostic work.

Everyone will have a spelling/vocabulary test this week.  I will be giving those on THURSDAY.  This will keep the formal from interrupting any of the tests.  PLEASE do your bonus.  

Wednesday is the calendar fundraising party.  Thank you to everyone that participated.  I hope you have a lot of fun that day. 

Friday is the formal.  You can buy your tickets from Miss Annie.

Spelling Tests on Friday

 Everyone has a spelling test on Friday.  We have gone over the lists and students should know what to study.  

8th Grade:  List 26

1, 9, 10th Grade:  List 27

11, 12th grade:  List 8 Vocabulary

We are working extensively on grammar, and we are preparing for our end of year exams.  It would be beneficial to everyone to go to IXL and practice lessons in which you have difficulty.  

Formal Tickets Will Go On Sale Monday, April 20th.

 

Happy Easter! Enjoy your break!

                        

Holy Week

March 30-April 3

Spelling Lists that were assigned in last week's post will be tested on this Wednesday.  BE PREPARED.

Persuasive Speech Writing will begin this week. Speeches will be given when we return.

Review: Gathering Blue. TKAM for 9-12 grades

7 & 8 Grades:  Grammar and Reading Comprehension Reviews

THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND

The Secondary will be going to Benji for lunch.  We will leave in time to arrive at the restaurant by    10:55 AM.

We will be providing you with a Habachi lunch of your choice of: Chicken, Steak, Shrimp (or mix of two of these).   You will also get rice or noodles, veggies, and a drink. 

If you want to order anything in addition to the items mentioned above, you will need to get that on a separate ticket when we order and you will need to pay for that on your own.  

March 22 -26

Hello everyone!  We have an exciting week ahead of us.  Let's begin with some of the fun stuff:

SOUL SURVIVOR:

COME TO SCHOOL AT THE REGULAR TIME ON THURSDAY.  CHECK IN WITH ME AT THE NEW GYM.  IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICATION, YOU MUST BRING IT TO ME TO KEEP AND DISTRIBUTE.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A TENT, BUT A LOT OF STUDENTS PREFER THAT.  YOU DO NEED BEDDDING AND A CAMP CHAIR. 

• EVERYONE:  Thursday, you may bring a packed lunch or money for lunch at Fat Eddies.  The choice is yours.  
• Boys will have a Nerf Battle on Thursday evening.  If you do not have a Nerf gun, please let me know ASAP!   You do not have to participate, but if you want to, you need to bring your own Nerf gun.
• We will wear our Soul Survivor shirts on Thursday ...but. we may put them back on Friday morning for the elementary to see your presentations.  
• Just a reminder....EVERYONE NEEDS PICKED UP FROM SCHOOL FRIDAY MORNING.  WE WILL NOT BE STAYING ALL DAY.  I think we will be finished with everything by 10:30 AM.  

You can scroll down to an earlier post for a packing list and more informaiton.

On to academics for the week:

• There is no spelling test this week.  Our test will be next Wednesday.  
• 7th Grade:  List 25
• 9/10th Grade: List 26
• 8th Grade:  List 25
• 11/12th Grade:  8B
• The Psalm 121 test will be Wednesday of this week (March 24).
• We are working on reading comprehension and grammar and will be using IXL.  Don't forget that you can work on IXL at home also!

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Hello, everyone!

 I am anxious to get back tomorrow to see what you all accomplished while I was gone.  The blog will not be updated until after I have met with your classes and I know exactly where you left off last week.  If you have any questions about any of your assignments come prepared to discuss them first thing.  Don't forget...BRING EVERY BOOK TO CLASS.  Thank you.  I'll see you tomorrow. 

Does anyone recognize the top picture?

Guess where I am?

 

St. Paul's Cathedral

Visiting Oxford Today

 I went to a college and you guys had a snow day.  I'm convinced I still had more fun.  This was a dream come true!  I hope you had a great day off!

Hello from Buckingham Palace!

To my classes, 

Thanks for the suggestion of sharing my trip with you all.  I hope you are having a good daty! This pic was at Buckingham Palace on Monday.  

See you soon!

MARCH 16 -- MARCH 20

 MONDAY

9-10 Grade:  Spelling Test on List 25 is Friday; Begin your Presentations with your group this week.  They are on your favorite hymn and Gathering Blue (storyboard)

7th Grade:  Spelling Test on List 24 Friday.  

8th Grade:  Spelling Test on 21 Friday; Read "The Amazing Habit of Ants"

11-12 Grade: Homework- read chapter 13-16 on TKAM

TUESDAY *everyone needs to take chapel notes tomorrow

9-10 Grade:  Read up to chapter 9 by tomorrow in Gathering Blue;  Continue to study Psalm 121

8th Grade:  Work in groups of two to complete your powerpoint on The Amazing Habits of Ants.  Follow the outline you were given.

11-12 Grade:  Quiz on last night's reading; Study Psalm 121; Read 17-18 tonight

WEDNESDAY

9-10 Grade:  Read chapters 9 & 10 tonight

7 Grade:  You will be working a lot on grammar and reading comprehension skills this week.  Take your time and do your best!

11-12 Grade:  write a 2 paragraph summary on last night's reading for the quiz today.

THURSDAY

 9-10 Grade:  Complete presentation and begin story board. Your speeches will begin on Monday and don't forget, Spelling Test tomorrow!

11/-12 Grade:  Read Chapter 19

FRIDAY *Everyone needs to study Psalm 121 for quiz next week

9-10 Grade- Spelling Test List 25;  Information Speech on Story Board begins on Monday

7 Grade:  Spelling Test 24; 

8 Grade: Reading Comp quiz on "Tak over, Box'n!"; Spelling Test; Email your presentation to me

11-12 Grade:  Finish your project, and email it to me

SOUL SURVIVOR INFORMATION AND TRIBES