Manzanar: Day 1 Photos

Spelling List- Week 8 List 8

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:

1. reference
2. accessible
3. noticable
4. acceptance
5. appliance
6. defer- to submit to another's wishes
7. monarchy-a nation governed by a king or queen
8. credible- can be believed
9. edible- can be eaten
10. geology- the study of the Earth through rocks
11. biennial- occurring every two years or lasting for two years
12. triune- being three in one
13. defiance- non-cooperation; rebelliousness; deliberate disobedience
14. allegiance- devotion; loyalty
15. hindrance- something that gets in the way
16. descendant- one who comes down from a common ancestor
17. supernatural- relating to more than the natural universe; relating to God
18. immunity- the body's ability  to resist an infection or disease
19. absurdity- that which is ridiculous or silly
20. priority- that which comes before in order of importance

Word Builders-

     Roots:

1. fer- to bear, to carry
2. fort- strong
3. geo-  earth
4. graph, gram-  to write

     Prefixes:

1. bi, bin- two
2. mon, mono one
3. super- over, above, beyond
4. tri- three

Pumpkin Carving!!

Please bring an Un-carved pumpkin on Friday morning!! We will be carving them for our 6th grade booth for the Harvest carnival!!  

Spelling List- Week 7 List 7

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List-

1. descend-to go down from a higher place
2. descendant-one who comes down from a common ancestor
3. degrade- to lower in standing or worth
4. deduct-  to take away; subtract
5. supervisor- the one who oversees work
6. superior- of higher rank, quality, or importance
7. supernatural- relating to more than the natural universe; relating to God
8. prosperity- success; wealth
9. immunity- the body's ability to resist an infection or disease
10. conformity- the state of being in agreement; likeness
11. absurdity- that which is ridiculous or silly
12. priority- that which comes before in order of importance
13. clarity- the state of being clear
14. purity-  the state of being physically and morally clean
15. sanity- soundness of mind and judgement

Reading Vocabulary-

1. extricated- released or freed from entanglement
2. irresolute- unable to make up ones mind
3. deftly- quickly and skillfully
4. veritable-  authentic or genuine
5. prodigious- extraordinary size or degree

Prayer Wall

The prayer wall is fixed and working!!!  We were having technical difficulties, but now anyone is able to post in the comment section :)

Spelling List- Week 6 List 6

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

1. fortify-to make strong or secure
2. geode- a limestone rock with crystals inside
3. geology- the study of the earth through rocks
4. bisect- to divide into two equal parts
5. biennial- occurring every two years
6. triangle- a three sided figure
7. triune- being three in one
8. disturbance- something that bothers
9. defiance- non-cooperation; rebelliousness; deliberate disobedience
10. acceptance- the act of receiving; approval
11. assistance- help or support
12. resistance- the act of opposing
13. hindrance- something that gets in the way
14. allegiance- devotion; loyalty
15. repentance- sorrow for having done wrong and a desire to correct it
16. abundance- much more than enough
17. performance- the giving of a play, concert, circus, or other show
18. resemblance- likeness
19. endurance- the power to keep on without giving up

Harvest Carnival Raffle Donations!!

Attention 6th Grade parents and Students!!  We are in need of prizes for the Harvest Carnival Raffle!! This raffle is most successful when everyone participates in getting prizes. :) This can be a great fundraiser for those who participate, and this has been a big help for many students in years prior!  

Please contact me if you need more information.

Youth Group Trip!!! Saturday, October 11th

September News Broadcast

Spelling List - Week 5 List 5

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

1. transfer-to move up or carry from one place or person to another
2. conifer-a cone-bearing tree
3. defer- to submit to another's wishes
4. referee- one carrying the final authority in a game
5. fertile-bearing fruit in great quantities
6. monogram- a single design made up of a person's initials
7. monologue- a speaking performance done by one person
8. monarchy-a nation governed by a king or queen
9. visible-able to be seen
10. audible- able to be heard
11. corruptible-able to be ruined or spoiled
12. sensible-able to use good judgement
13. convertible- able to be changed into something else
14. credible-can be believed
15. edible- can be eaten
16. durable- lasting; not easily broken
17. capable-having ability; skillful
18. portable- able to be moved from place to place
19. remarkable-unusual or extraordinary
20. reliable-trustworthy; able to be counted on

Happy Saturday!!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!! Hello from the # ReThink 14 Apologetics conference!

Disneyland Field Trip

Spelling List- Week 4 List 4

Week #4 Spelling List  

***REMINDER: On Monday's, please write your words three times, and your definitions twice!!  Tuesday and Thursday Spelling Homework assignments may be chosen from the list of alternative choices.***

Spelling List-

1. Commercial-having to do with business or trade
2. Commodity-a useful product or service
3. Contrite-feeling deeply sorry for having sinned
4. Conceit-pride
5. Condemn-to declare guilty; to sentence
6. Condescend-to come down to another's mental or social level
7. Deficiency-shortage; inadequacy
8. Autoimmune-the immune system's attack on the body
9. Bibliography-a list of books and articles on a particular subject
10. Inoculate-to inject a vaccine into a living organism to prevent disease
11. Immigrant-a person who comes into a new country to live
12. Imminent-about to happen; close at hand
13. Amphibious-able to live in land or water
14. Contradict-to say the opposite
15. Suburb-a community on the outskirts of a city

Reading Vocabulary-

1. Descended- to go or move down from a higher to lower place; move or come down
2. Extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable
3. Enveloped- wrap up, cover, or surround completely
4. Celestial- pertaining to the sky or visible heaven
5. Diligence- constant and earnest effort to accomplish a task.

Scolastic Orders Due September 26th!!

The Scholastic orders are due
September 26th!!!  
That is next week Friday!!!!  Please turn those in to me by next week.  Orders may also be completed online at www.scholastic.com/readingclub.

 Class Activation Code: MK7LV

Spelling List- Week 3 List 3

Week #3 Spelling List.  

***REMINDER: On Monday's, please write your words three times, and your definitions twice!!  Tuesday and Thursday Spelling Homework assignments may be chosen from the list of alternative choices.***

Spelling List-

1. biology-the study of  living things
2. biography-the story of a person's life
3. amphibious-able to live on land and in water
4. diction-the choices and use of words
5. predict-to say in advance
6. verdict-the decision of a jury
7. contradict- to say the opposite
8. submerged-covered with water
9. suburb- a community on the outskirts of a city
10. subdue-to conquer; to bring under control
11. substitute- a person or thing that takes the place of another
12. submissive- yielding to the authority of another
13. diagnose-to find the cause of a problem by close examination
14. dialogue- a conversation between two or more people
15. physician-a person skilled in the art of healing; a doctor

Reading Vocabulary

1. shimmered- shine or reflect light softly
2. muse- a being that is the source of inspiration for an artist
3. dredge-to bring to attention an unpleasant fact or event
4. frayed- unraveled or word at the edge
5. automaton-a moving mechanical device resembling a human

Whale Watching Field Trip

Whale Watching Trip tomorrow!!

The Summer Reading Reward Trip is tomorrow!! 

If you are coming, please be here at 7:30 sharp!!  

**Note:If you are not part of the Summer Reading Program, then you do not need to attend. **

Thank you!!!

This year is off to a great start!! Thank you, THANK YOU parents for supporting DRCS!! And thank you to those of you who made it to our first fundraising meeting tonight!! It is difficult for everyone's busy schedules to coordinate all of the many events we have at the school, so thank you for coming!! I know that not everyone could make it this time, and we understand!  Please feel free to message me if you have questions or need information from tonight's meeting. Thank you for all you do :-)

Are you ready for a Dolphin Stampede??

Summer Reading

Don't forget!! All late Summer Reading projects are due this FRIDAY!!!! September 5th. You still have time to turn them in!! Here are a few new ones from your classmates.