Back In the Swing of Things!

After a different week last week (Thanksgiving and World Concerns), we are getting back into our routine at here at MSCSS. Despite the busyness, the beautiful fall colours outside help remind me that "for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" (Eccl. 3:1). I am encouraged to know that our God is there to guide us as we seek His will. 

Grade 12 English Homework:

• Read "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More, "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love", and "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"

• Choose one of the following responses:

• After reading the excerpt from Sir Thomas More's "Utopia", write your own description of a utopian society

• Compare and contrast the two Elizabethan poems

• Vocab/Grammar Quiz: Thursday

• Lit. Review #2 due: Tues. Oct. 28

Grade 10 Math Homework:

• All videos are ready to view on Mrs. B's Math Help YouTube channel!

• Review questions for tomorrow

• Question #11 handed in

Grade 9 English Homework:

• Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Oliver Twist for class tomorrow

• Vocab/Spelling Quiz: Thursday

• Lit. Review #2 due: Tues. Oct. 28

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• Brainstorm for fundraising/awareness roles

• Study for upcoming memory quiz!

Tues. Oct. 14, 2014

An excellent first day back at MSCSS! Looking forward to another high school chapel tomorrow, followed by the World Concerns conference on Thursday. Make sure to bring your permission forms if you have yet to bring them in!!

Grade 12 English Homework:

• Vocab. Ex. A
• Grammar Ex. 24-26
• Medieval Literature Assignment

Grade 10 Math Homework:

• pg. 47 #9
• Watch the two-part demonstration video found on 'Mrs. B's Math Help' channel
• Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIhf2Gq9lrs
• Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVCO6U6wHg8

Grade 9 English Homework:

• Vocab. Ex. A
• Short Story Assignment

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• Begin studying for Ch. 5 Memory Quiz
• Genesis 2:15, Ephesians 6:5-8, Matthew 25:21, and Mark 12:29-31

Give Thanks

Looking back over the past six weeks, I cannot help but give thanks to God for allowing me this opportunity to teach at Mount Salem. It has been a true joy to interact with the students, learning more about who they are, both inside and outside of the classroom. The students have worked hard on assignments, quizzes, and tests, and I look forward to delving into new topics as the weeks go on.

This coming week is a short one in the classroom, as we start the week on Tuesday and have the "World Concerns" conference on Thursday. I hope the students have enjoyed their long weekend and are ready to see what the Lord has in store for us this week at MSCSS.

Grade 12 English Homework:

• Medieval Literature Creative Writing Assignment
• book for Lit. Review #2

Grade 10 Math Homework:

• pg. 27 #12, 14, 15, 16 
• pg. 40 #1, 3, 12, 16, 17

Grade 9 English Homework:

• Short Narrative Creative Writing Assignment
• book for Lit. Review #2

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• None!

Tues. Oct. 7, 2014

Grade 12 English Homework:

• Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight pg. 17-22 
• Grammar Ex. 22-23

Grade 10 Math Homework:

• pg. 17 #1odd, 2even, 3odd, 8even (graph), 9odd (graph), 11-13 (WP)

Grade 9 English Homework:

• Grammar Ex. A & B pg. 34

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• Interact 4 Question 1

Monday, October 6, 2014

Grade 12 English Homework:

• LOTF Essay due: TOMORROW
• Vocab List 5 Exercise A

Grade 10 Math Homework: 

• pg. 4 #1odd, 2even, 3odd, 4even, 5odd, 6even, 7odd, 8even, 11odd, 12even, 13

Grade 9 English Homework:

• Vocab List 6 Exercise A & B
• Lit Review #1 due: TOMORROW

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• Find an article (print or Internet) that indicates some "common day gods" people are putting their trust in
• If you are using an article found on the Internet please post the URL link as a comment on this blog post

A Wet End to a Great Week

On Friday we traveled as a school to Tillsonburg as our soccer team competed in their tournament. It was a beautiful morning as we watched our team work hard, however around lunch time the clouds covered the field and it began to pour. Some of the spectators decided to join the team out in the rain and cheer them to victory. Unfortunately they lost their lead in the last minute of the game, but the fans cheered loud from the sidelines for the valiant effort put forth. Looking forward to another great week at Mount Salem as we begin new units and delve into interesting topics. See you tomorrow!

Grade 12 Homework:

• Different version of "Bonny Barbara Allan" and question on pg. 14
• Grammar/Vocab Quiz (Verbals & List 4) TOMORROW
• Lit. Review #1 due: TOMORROW
• LOTF Essay due: Tues. Oct. 6

Grade 10 Homework:

• NONE! We begin Systems of Linear Equations tomorrow

Grade 9 Homework:

• Vocab/Spelling Quiz (List 5)
• Lather and That's All Questions #1-5 due: TOMORROW
• Lit. Review #1 due: TOMORROW

Grade 11/12 Homework:

• Finish ch. 4 in Life-Shaping Decisions and write a brief response stating whether you agree with the last paragraph and your reasoning for your opinion

Fresh Starts

A bit of a crazy start to October, with a shortened and shuffled day due to Picture Day at the elementary campus, and High School chapel. Despite the craziness, we were able to learn new concepts, review for upcoming tests, and demonstrate our understanding of what we have learned thus far. Wednesdays are my favourite day at Mount Salem because we get to join together at the end of the day and fellowship with one another. This week's Student Council chapel was based around team building. The awesome benefit of being a small school is that we can join together as a family unit and lift one another up. It was great to see the students work through the various team-building challenges this afternoon!

Grade 12 English Homework:

• comment on this blog post with your country/folk song that tells a story
• make notes on the intro to Medieval Literature
• Vocab/Grammar Quiz - Mon. Oct. 6
• Lit. Review #1 due: Mon. Oct. 6
• LOTF Essay due: Tues. Oct. 7
• ****Dylan, Michael, and Travis: Vocab Ex. C & D (List 4)

Grade 10 Math Homework:

• study for tomorrow's test on Trigonometry of Acute Angles (Ch. 8)

Grade 9 English Homework:

• study for Vocab/Spelling Quiz tomorrow! (List 5)
• Lather and That's All Questions due: Mon. Oct. 6
• Lit. Review #1: Tues. Oct. 7 **NEW DUE DATE

Grade 11/12 Bible Homework:

• read your Bible
• think of prayer requests to bring tomorrow!!