Mrs. Schenk 2010-03-13T00:54:15Z P.E. tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2010, cca.eschenk Week of March 15, 2010 2010-03-13T00:54:15Z 2010-03-13T00:54:15+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3706 2010-03-13T00:54:15Z Jump Rope for Heart is Here!!!!!!! Kindergarten - 5th Grade We will be having our event on Wednesday 3/17 at various times during the day. If you have been collecting donations for the Heart Association be sure to bring them... cca.eschenk Jump Rope for Heart is Here!!!!!!!
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
We will be having our event on Wednesday 3/17 at various times during the day. If you have been collecting donations for the Heart Association be sure to bring them in Wednesday.

8th Grade Science
There have been some revisions in the schedule as I have become aware of a large number of assignments due this week in other classes as well. There will be a work period during class time on Tuesday 3/16. Our chapter test will not be until next week. The materials project will be due Friday rather than Thursday.
Due Dates:
Thursday 3/18 - worksheets 4-3 and 4-4
Friday 3/19 - Materials project
Tuesday 3/23 - chapter 4 test

7th Grade Science
We continue our work with cells. The cell models have jelled and I hope the structures names and functions have jelled in the students' brains as well. The "eggsperiment" projects are due on Thursday 3/18.
Due Dates:
Tuesday 3/16 - 1-2 worksheet
Wednesday 3/17 - 1-3 worksheet
Thursday 3/18 - "Eggsperiment"

]]> Week of March 8, 2010 2010-03-05T00:42:43Z 2010-03-05T00:42:43+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3684 2010-03-05T00:42:43Z JUMP ROPE FOR HEART IS COMING - Grades K-5 Wednesday March 17th. The 8th Grade class will be helping during their science and PE periods. 7th Grade Science We are studying cell structure. You may bring in materials to represent... cca.eschenk JUMP ROPE FOR HEART IS COMING - Grades K-5 Wednesday March 17th. The 8th Grade class will be helping during their science and PE periods.

7th Grade Science
We are studying cell structure. You may bring in materials to represent the cell structures in our gelatin models we will be constructing on Thursday 3/11. Any unfinished class work from Friday 3/5 to Wednesday 3/10 must be completed and turned in at the beginning of class Thursday 3/11.

Remember to be working on your "Eggsperiment" Due by Friday 3/19

8th Grade Science
We are working in chapter 4 Materials. Your materials project is due Thursday 3/18. You will have a study period with the computers on Wednesday 3/10. Be sure to bring other work to do in the event of computer glitches. All unfinished classwork assigned Friday 3/5 through Wednesday 3/10 is due by the beginning of class on Thursday 3/11.

]]> Week of March 1, 2010 2010-02-27T00:08:30Z 2010-02-27T00:08:30+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3675 2010-02-27T00:08:30Z Jump Rope for Heart is coming March 17 for grades K-5. Information sheets and collection envelopes went out in Friday Folders 2/26. Contact me for more info. 8th Grade Science The quarter project, a report on a particular material, will... cca.eschenk Jump Rope for Heart is coming March 17 for grades K-5. Information sheets and collection envelopes went out in Friday Folders 2/26. Contact me for more info.

8th Grade Science
The quarter project, a report on a particular material, will be assigned in class on Monday. Students will select their particular material in class on Wednesday March 18. The bulk of the work will need to be completed outside of classtime. There will be one in class research day, Wednesday March 10.
Due Dates:
Monday 3/1 - worksheet 4-1
Wednesday 3/3 - Paper or Plastic persuasive writing
Friday 3/5 - list of 10 items around home that are made of metal or an alloy

7th Grade Science
We are beginning our new text, Cells and Heredity. Those choosing to do the optional book test on the previous text must return it by Wednesday 3/3. We will be making gelatin cell models in class on Thursday 3/11. Be on the lookout for objects that can represent the cell structures. Check out page 29 for more info. The quarter project, an "eggsperiment," was assigned Friday and due Friday March 19. It will take a minimum of 1 week as the egg has to soak in different liquids for at least 6 full days. Be sure to get started right away. You may bring in your completed eggsperiment whenever you finish. You need not wait until the due date.
Due Dates:
Wednesday 3/3 - optional book test
Monday 3/8 - worksheet 1-1
Thursday 3/11 - bring in materials for cell models
Friday 3/19 - Eggsperiment Project

]]> Week of February 22, 2010 2010-02-19T21:42:14Z 2010-02-19T21:42:14+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3654 2010-02-19T21:42:14Z 7th Grade Science We will be completing our text, Human Biology and Health, this week with the final sections of chapter 8 - birth, childhood, and adolescence. You will need to bring the second text - Cells and Heredity -... cca.eschenk 7th Grade Science
We will be completing our text, Human Biology and Health, this week with the final sections of chapter 8 - birth, childhood, and adolescence. You will need to bring the second text - Cells and Heredity - to class starting on Friday. There will be two opportunities for extra credit given this week. Students may choose to take the “Book Test.” This test covers all 8 chapters of the text and can be done open book. It is due by Wednesday March 3rd. The grade on this test may be used to substitute for any other test if it is better. The second option for extra credit is the Olympic Assignment that is tied to the Interdisciplinary Exploration at the end of our current text book. It can raise your quarter grade by up to 3%. The due date is Wednesday March 17th. Details will be given in class on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday when we begin our new text I will also assign a required project about cells that will be due March 18th.
No homework this week. You may use the time for extra credit projects

8th Grade Science
We are finishing chapter 3 on acids, bases, and solutions. The chapter test is Wednesday 2/24. We will begin the final chapter of the text, Exploring Materials, on Thursday. The 3rd quarter project will be assigned on Monday 3/1 and due Thursday 3/18.
Important Dates:
Tuesday 2/23 – Study Guide due
Wednesday 2/24 – Chapter 3 test
Monday 3/1 – worksheet 4-1 due
Thursday 3/18 – 3rd Quarter Project due

Kindergarten - 4th Grade Physical Education
Jump Rope for Heart is Coming! We will be having our kick off assembly on Friday the 26th after School Family. An information packet will be going home in the Friday folder.
Bone of the Week - Tarsals - ankle bones (7 including the calcaneus - heel bone)

]]> Week of February 16, 2010 2010-02-12T23:34:58Z 2010-02-12T23:34:58+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3645 2010-02-12T23:34:58Z Happy Valentin'es Day and President's Day 8th Grade Science We are continuing on with chapter 3 Acids, Bases, and Solutions 7th Grade Science We will begin Chapter 8 - The Endocrine System and Reproduction K-4 PE Bone of the Week... cca.eschenk Happy Valentin'es Day and President's Day

8th Grade Science
We are continuing on with chapter 3 Acids, Bases, and Solutions

7th Grade Science
We will begin Chapter 8 - The Endocrine System and Reproduction

K-4 PE
Bone of the Week - calcaneus - the heel bone

]]> Week of February 8, 2010 2010-02-05T23:43:46Z 2010-02-05T23:43:46+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3632 2010-02-05T23:43:46Z Happy Valentine's Day 8th Grade Science We are beginning Chapter 3 this week, Acids, Bases, and Solutions. We will be doing a fun lab on Thursday studying the effect of salt (a solute) on the freezing time of homemade ice... cca.eschenk Happy Valentine's Day

8th Grade Science
We are beginning Chapter 3 this week, Acids, Bases, and Solutions. We will be doing a fun lab on Thursday studying the effect of salt (a solute) on the freezing time of homemade ice cream. I need the following items for the lab - 30 heavy duty gallon size zip lock bags; 30 heavy duty quart size zip lock bags; 30 paper or plastic bowls; 30 plastic spoons; napkins. A Beaker is available to those who help provide the needed supplies (limit 1 per person). You may bring toppings to share (no Beaker).
Due Dates
Thursday 2/11 worksheet 3-1

7th Grade Science
We will be completing Chapter 7 on the Nervous System. The chapter test is Friday. We will be working during class on "commercials" for saying no to drugs. Next week we will begin chapter 8 on reproduction. There will not be a chapter 8 test though there will be assignments to complete as we go through the chapter.
Due Dates
Tuesday 2/9 7-4 worksheet
Thursday 2/11 - Study Guide
Friday 2/12 - Test


Kindergarten -4th Grade Physical Education
Bone of the Week - fibula - the smaller bone of the lower leg

4th Grade - PE Project choices are listed below. Choose one project, complete it, and turn it in by Thursday March 18, 2010
25 Mile Club
Complete one 25 Mile Club chart. Each 15 minutes of non-stop aerobic exercise counts as one mile. To fill in a box write the date and what activity was done. Each box must be individually filled out, no repeat signs. Sports team practice or games may count toward the 25 Mile Club if the activity is continuous and aerobic. Generally there are portions of a practice that are business and instruction as well as rest/drink breaks. Count only the portions that are non-stop for 15 minutes (or more) and increase the heart rate. You must turn in the record of your work on an official 25 Mile Club form and it must be signed by your parent.
Olympics Report
The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver, Canada from February 12 – 28, 2010. You may do a one page written report either about the Vancouver games in general or about one particular event. A report about the Vancouver games should include information about preparing for the games; the logo and mascots; the torch relay; the number of events, countries, and athletes; cultural events associated with the Olympics; and some highlights of the games. If you choose one event include information about the number of teams and participants; basic rules of the event; the venue (the place the competition is held); notable participants; highlights of the event; and final results. TV, newspapers, and many internet sites will be good sources of information for completing your report. Feel free to add additional pages with charts and pictures. Remember, the written report itself should be in your own words (cutting and pasting is to be reserved for pictures and charts). Check out the website, vancouver2010.com for information.
Exercise Report
Write a one page report about exercising including the following: Why you should exercise, how exercise is good for the body, and how to prevent injury as you exercise.

]]> Week of February 1, 2010 2010-01-29T23:50:56Z 2010-01-29T23:50:56+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3621 2010-01-29T23:50:56Z Welcome to February. Grades K-5 will be finding out at the end of this month about our annual Jump Rope For Heart event. Physical Education Grades K-4 Bone of the Week - tibia - larger bone in the lower leg... cca.eschenk Welcome to February. Grades K-5 will be finding out at the end of this month about our annual Jump Rope For Heart event.

Physical Education Grades K-4
Bone of the Week - tibia - larger bone in the lower leg
4th Grade will be receiving information this week about the 3rd quarter PE project.

7th Grade Science
We are moving on in chapter 7 to the senses this week. We will be studying how different drugs effect the body. Next week the students will be creating Say No To Drugs commercials so they should begin thinking and collecting information now.
Due Dates:
Thursday 2/4 - 7-3 worksheet
Friday 2/5 - list of 10 ways/reasons to say no to drugs

8th Grade Science
We will be finishing chapter 2 Atoms and Bonding with the chapter test on Friday. Students who wish to grow a crystal garden should bring in a sponge or piece of charcoal and a small shallow container. The other materials will be provided.
Due Dates
Tuesday 2/2 - 2-4 worksheet
Wednesday 2/3 - 2-5 worksheet
Thursday 2/4 - chapter 2 study guide
Friday 2/5 - Chapter 2 Test

]]> Week of January 25, 2010 2010-01-22T23:48:32Z 2010-01-22T23:48:32+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3605 2010-01-22T23:48:32Z Enjoy your Monday non-student day! Second Semester begins on Tuesday. Everyone can work hard and study this semester and it is possible to receive an "A." Kindergarten - Fourth Grade Physical Education Bone of the Week - patella - knee... cca.eschenk Enjoy your Monday non-student day! Second Semester begins on Tuesday. Everyone can work hard and study this semester and it is possible to receive an "A."

Kindergarten - Fourth Grade Physical Education
Bone of the Week - patella - knee cap

7th Grade Science
We have begun chapter 7 on the nervous system. There will be a quiz on Friday covering sections 1 and 2.
Due Dates:
Wednesday 1/27 - 7-1 worksheet
Friday 1/29 - 7-2 worksheet and Quiz Today

8th Grade Science
We are continuing in chapter 2 Atoms and Bonding. There will be a quiz on Wednesday covering sections 1 and 2.
Due Dates
Wednesday 1/27 - 2-2 worksheet and QUIZ
Thursday 1/28 - Sharpen Your Skills p. 62
Friday 1/29 - be sure you know the properties of Ionic Compounds

]]> Week of January 19, 2010 2010-01-15T23:43:25Z 2010-01-15T23:43:25+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3589 2010-01-15T23:43:25Z I hope you enjoy your holiday on Monday. It may give you a little extra time to relax and be sure you are up to date at home and at school. The last week of the semester is here with... cca.eschenk I hope you enjoy your holiday on Monday. It may give you a little extra time to relax and be sure you are up to date at home and at school. The last week of the semester is here with the new semester starting on the 26th.

K-4 Physical Education
Bone of the Week - humerous - the upper leg bone, the longest and strongest in the body

8th Grade Science
We are continuing with chapter 2 - Atoms and Bonding.
Due Dates
Tuesday 1/19 2-1 review p. 54
Wednesday 1/20 2-1 worksheet
Thursday 1/21 2-2 review p. 57

7th Grade Science
The Stop the Invasion disease news reports are due on Tuesday. We will be beginning chapter 7 The Nervous System on Wednesday. The extra credit optical illusion project is due Wednesday. Details below. The deadline for the 7th graders to complete missing work has been extended until Tuesday.

Due Dates
Tuesday 1/19 Stop the Invasion project
Tuesday 1/19 Late work from 2nd quarter (extended)
Wednesday 1/20 - extra credit optical illusion project

Extra credit optical illusion project. Due Wednesday 1/20
1. Find an optical illusion (also called a visual illusion)
2. Bring it to class so it may be observed by the students
3. Complete a typed report telling how and why the illusion works
4. Show your illusion to the class and explain how and why it works
5. Turn in your illusion and report to Mrs. Schenk

This assignment is worth up to 3% extra credit. This extra credit assignment will only be accepted if all work for the quarter has been received and this project is turned in on time or early.

]]> Week of January 11, 2010 2010-01-09T00:35:23Z 2010-01-09T00:35:23+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3577 2010-01-09T00:35:23Z The semester is coming to a close. The deadline for all late science assignments is this Friday January 15th. Be sure to check for the date of your next test. 7th Grade Science We are completing chapter 6 - Fighting... cca.eschenk The semester is coming to a close. The deadline for all late science assignments is this Friday January 15th. Be sure to check for the date of your next test.

7th Grade Science
We are completing chapter 6 - Fighting Disease this week. The test is scheduled for this Thursday 1/14. The "Stop the Invasion" project due date has been extended until next Tuesday 1/19. Be sure you are ready for your in class presentation.
Due Dates:
Monday 1/11 - 6-4 review p. 179
Tuesday 1/12 - complete lab p. 180 - 181
Wednesday 1/13 - completed study guide due
Thursday 1/14 - Chapter 6 test - be sure to bring your key concept card to class
Friday 1/15 - all late work is due
Tuesday 1/19 - Project Due

8th Grade Science
We are finishing chapter 1 - Chemical Reactions and beginning chapter 2 - Atoms and Bonding. The chapter 1 test is on Wednesday 1/13.
Due Dates
Tuesday 1/12 - chapter 1 study guide
Wednesday 1/13 - Chapter 1 test. Be sure to bring key concepts card to class
Friday 1/15 - all late work is due
Tuesday 1/19 - 2-1 review p. 54

K-4 Physical Education
Bone of the Week - pelvis
4th Grade
PE projects are due by Thursday 1/14. The quarter test will also be on Thursday 1/14.

]]> Happy New Year 2009-12-29T23:59:51Z 2009-12-29T23:59:51+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3562 2009-12-29T23:59:51Z Week of January 4, 2010 7th Grade Science We will be continuing to learn about diseases, how they spread, and how to prevent them. Quarter project about your chosen disease due next Wednesday! Due Dates: Tuesday 1/5 - 6-2 worksheet... cca.eschenk Week of January 4, 2010

7th Grade Science
We will be continuing to learn about diseases, how they spread, and how to prevent them. Quarter project about your chosen disease due next Wednesday!
Due Dates:
Tuesday 1/5 - 6-2 worksheet
Thursday 1/7 - 6-3 review p. 174
Friday 1-8 - 6-3 worksheet
Monday 1/11 - 6-4 review p. 179
Wednesday 1/13 - quarter project

8th Grade Science
We are continuing to learn about chemical reactions, specifically how to control them. We will be researching the fire triangle in class the latter part of the week.
Due Dates:
Wednesday 1/6 - 1-3 review p. 37
Thursday 1-7 - 1-3 worksheet
Friday 1/8 - end of class - fire triangle assignment

K-4 Physical Education
Bone of the Week - lumbar vertebrae - lower back bones

]]> Final School Week of 2009 - December 14th 2009-12-12T00:34:47Z 2009-12-12T00:34:47+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3546 2009-12-12T00:34:47Z Christmas is less than two weeks away. I pray that you will enjoy time with family and friends and keep Christ at the center of Christmas. Thursday 12/17 is my night to oversee selling snacks at the Glory tables. I... cca.eschenk Christmas is less than two weeks away. I pray that you will enjoy time with family and friends and keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

Thursday 12/17 is my night to oversee selling snacks at the Glory tables. I need volunteers. The start time is 4:30 and I estimate it will be 4 hours of PIP service. Any parent of a science student who helps that evening will earn 3 "Beakers" for their child. A Beaker can be used to skip a homework assignment or for credit equaling a question on a test. If all three Beakers are used on the same test the increase in score would be approximately 10%. Sign up online.

7th Grade Science
We are beginning chapter 6 this week - Fighting Disease. A quarter project will be assigned, a news report describing the battle between a disease and the human body. The project is due Wednesday January 13, 2010. There will be a quiz on sections 1 and 2 of chapter six on Friday 12/18.
Due Dates:
Wednesday 12/16 - 6-1 worksheet
Friday 12/18 - Quiz on chapter 6 sections 1 and 2

8th Grade Science
We are continuing in chapter 1 of the Chemical Interactions text. We will be working on balancing and classifying chemical equations. There will be a quiz on Thursday 12/17 covering sections 1 and 2 of the chapter.
Due Dates:
Thursday 12/17 1-2 review p. 31
Thursday 12/17 - Quiz on chapter 1 sections 1 and 2

Kindergarten -4th Grade Physical Education
Bones of the Week - metacarpals - the hand bones

]]> Week of December 7, 2009 2009-12-04T16:29:53Z 2009-12-04T16:29:53+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3521 2009-12-04T16:29:53Z Christmas is fast approaching. I pray it will be a blessed time for you and your family. 7th Grade Science We will be finishing chapter 5 on the respiratory system this week concluding with a test on Friday. There will... cca.eschenk Christmas is fast approaching. I pray it will be a blessed time for you and your family.

7th Grade Science
We will be finishing chapter 5 on the respiratory system this week concluding with a test on Friday. There will be a quiz on Monday covering sections 1 and 2. The no smoking posters are due on Wednesday.
Due Dates:
Monday 12/7 - Quiz today! worksheet 5-1
Tuesday 12/8 - worksheet 5-2
Wednesday 12/9 - No Smoking poster, worksheet 5-3
Thursday 12/10 - Chapter 5 study guide
Friday 12/11 - Chapter 5 test. You may use a key content card during the test.

8th Grade Science
We are completing the text "Chemical Building Blocks" this week with a unit on soap. An extra credit project of making soap will be assigned and due at the beginning of January. We will be starting the new text "Chemical Interactions" this week.
Due Dates:
Wednesday 12/9 - soap worksheets
Friday 12/11 - review 1-1 p.

Kindergarten - 4th Grade Physical Education
Bones of the Week - carpals - wrist bones

]]> Week of November 30 - December 4, 2009 2009-11-25T00:04:34Z 2009-11-25T00:04:34+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3514 2009-11-25T00:04:34Z I hope your Thanksgiving season has been full of the blessings of family, friends, food, and of course, some exercise (beside shopping). 7th Grade Science We are working in chapter 5 - The Respiratory System. We will be building a... cca.eschenk I hope your Thanksgiving season has been full of the blessings of family, friends, food, and of course, some exercise (beside shopping).

7th Grade Science
We are working in chapter 5 - The Respiratory System. We will be building a model of the lungs this week. A no smoking poster will be assigned this week and due next week. There will be a small amount of class time given for the project. We will have a very short class on Tuesday (if at all) as all students are attending the 10AM presentation of The Glory of Christmas.
Due Dates
Wednesday 12/2 Section 1 review p. 138
Thursday 12/3 worksheet 5-1 and lab write up
Wednesday 12/9 - No Smoking Poster due

8th Grade Science
We will be finishing Chapter 4 this week with the chapter test on Thursday. We will not be having class on Tuesday due to all students attending The Glory of Christmas at 10 AM. Wednesday is lab day when we will be testing the vitamin C content of fruit juices. Donations of fruit juices would be appreciated. We will begin a mini unit on soap on Friday. We will begin using the next text book - Chemical Interactions - on Tuesday 12/8. You have enough time to order the book and have it shipped for next week. Be sure to bring it to class.
Due Dates
Wednesday 12/2 - Chapter 4 Study Guide and 4-3 worksheet if not finished in class
Thursday 12/3 - Chapter 4 Test

Kindergarten - 4th Grade Physical Education
We will be continuing with the arm bones - radius and ulna - this week

]]> Week of November 23, 2009 2009-11-20T20:18:23Z 2009-11-20T20:18:23+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/eschenk/33.3505 2009-11-20T20:18:23Z 7th Grade Science We are beginning chapter 5 - The Respiratory System. There is an opportunity to earn a "Beaker" this week -bring in a package of 15 or more large uninflated balloons. We will be using balloons for several... cca.eschenk 7th Grade Science
We are beginning chapter 5 - The Respiratory System. There is an opportunity to earn a "Beaker" this week -bring in a package of 15 or more large uninflated balloons. We will be using balloons for several activities as we study chapter 5.

No homework this week. Catch up if you have missing assignments.

8th Grade Science
We are continuing with chapter 4 - Carbon Chemistry - studying organic compounds and polymers in foods. There is an opportunity to earn a "Beaker" on Wednesday this week. Bring in samples for the entire class of an organic compound. Be ready to tell the class which of the four classes of polymers - carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are contained in the compound.

No homework this week. Catch up if you have missing assignments.


Physiscal Education - Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Bones of the Week - radius and ulna - lower arm bones

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