Mrs. Houck's Class

Monday, September 9, 2013

After a Full Week of Testing...

The kids are relieved! Can you tell?

Onto Chapter 2 we go...

I wanted to brag on Alex Cornwell for making a 100 on his History test!

Many of the 5th and 6th graders made A's and high B's as well. I'm so proud of our hardworking students!

(We interviewed Alex as Matthew from the Gospel's this morning- He did a great job.)

I can't believe how fast these weeks have flown by! Can you? Before we know it, it's going to be Christmas!

Before I end this post, I wanted to give some encouragement.
My family has gone through some trying times this past year, however God has been so good to remind us of some truth from His awesome Word.

The most important truth we've learned is: God is good... Always!

Even in the midst of suffering and hardship.

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And weboast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." Romans 5:1-4

"During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered ." Hebrews 5:7 -8

Our sufferings are preparing us for the eternity with Jesus, as well as teaching us the importance of obedience on earth. Praise be to God for His molding...His sanctification!

God is good... even in the midst of suffering and hardship.

Amen!

In His everlasting love,

Mrs. Houck

Monday, September 2, 2013

Pictures from this Past Week!

5th and 6th grade setting up for chapel (Christopher loves to take silly-faced pictures)

Pete

Christopher

Alex

Our sweet door holder, Jack

The girls working on the speakers

The guys working on the sound

Job = Well done!

Mrs. Bartlett and 5th graders getting ready for their scripture memory verse (they did awesome!)

The 6th graders excited about their Books of the Bible key ring! This will help them learn the books of the Bible!

Megan

Zach

Alex

The 6th graders sharing their interviews on the Google Drive

Google Docs Share Drive is such an awesome tool!

6th graders examining their "Artifact" in History...

FRIDAY FUN DAY = SITTING OUTSIDE FOR LUNCH

Our leaders of the school playing with the little ones! This was a sweet sight to see!

....Onto another great week. God is so good!

In Him,

Mrs. Houck

Monday, August 26, 2013

Compassion International

Christ Community School sponsors 3 children from Compassion International. Don't forget to encourage your precious little ones to bring an offering if it's on their heart. Any amount is dear to our Lord if it comes from a generous, happy heart. I'm reminded of the story of the poor woman in Mark chapter 12...

"And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums.42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny.43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them,“Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Mark 12: 41- 44

I know some students may feel like a penny is useless to bring, but like this story tells us,

It's not the amount that matters, but the heart behind our giving. The Lord knows our circumstances and will bless whatever we give, big or small. :)

I have an offering box in my room where the students can bring money any day of the week. Each Wednesday at Chapel starting September 25th, we will put our class offering into the Christ Community School "Compassion International" fund! The sooner we begin collecting for this, the more we can bring to the table September 25th.

Thanks for being wonderful!!!!!

In Christ's love,

Mrs. Houck

Humor

Today, the 6th graders are identifying elements of a humorous story. Before we read an interview with Sharon Hambrick (an author whose writings emphasize humor), I told some funny jokes to get the students thinking (and laughing). Here are some jokes I told the class today:

Read and enjoy!

1. Why did the chicken cross the playground?

-To get to the other slide.

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2. What do you call a pig that knows karate?

- A pork chop!

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3. Why do bees have sticky hair?

-Because they use honeycombs.

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4. Why was the man running around his bed?

-He wanted to catch up on his sleep.

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5. What does a robot frog say?

-Rib-bot. (Said in your best robot voice)

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6. Why is 6 afraid of 7?

-Because 7 8 9!

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7. What's black and white, black and white, black and white?

-A penguin rolling down a hill!

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8. Why do cows wear bells?

-Because their horns don't work!

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9. What does a snail say when it's riding on a turtle's back?

-Weeeee!!

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10. How did the barber win the race?

-He knew a short cut.
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Knock Knock Jokes

11. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Boo.

-Boo who?

Please don't cry. It's only a joke.
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12. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Nobody.

-Nobody who?

(Stay silent)

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13. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Interrupting cow.

-Interrupting c..

MOO!!!

(Can be used with any animal. Just interrupt the other person with the corresponding animal noise!)

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14. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Cows say.

-Cows say who?

No silly, cows say moo!

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15. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Owls say.

-Owls say who?

Yep.

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16. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Tank.

-Tank who?

You're welcome!

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17. Knock, knock.

-Who's there?

Little old lady.

-Little old lady who?

I didn't know you could yodel!
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More Kid-Tested Jokes

18. What is brown and sticky?
-A stick!
Deborah from Learn With Play At Home
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19. Why did half a chicken cross the road?
- To get to his other side!
JDaniel4'sMom from JDaniel4sMom
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20. What's mom and dad's favorite ride at a fair?
- A married-go-round!
Henry son of Laura from PlayDrHutch
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21. Where do cows go on Friday night?
- To the MOOOvie theater.
Krissy from B-Inspired Mama
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22. What did zero say to eight?
- Nice belt!
Danielle from Mommy and Me Book Club
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23. Where do sheep get their wool cut?
- At the BAAAbars!
Deborah from Learn With Play At Home
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24. Knock, knock.
-Who's there?
Banana.
-Banana who?
Knock, knock.
-Who's there?
Banana
-Banana who?
Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
Orange.
-Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn't say banana again?
Danielle from 52 Brand New
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25. Where did the king keep his armies?
- In his sleevies!
Kristin from Sense of Wonder
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26. Where do library books like to sleep?
- Under their covers!
Kim from Adventures in Reading with Kids
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27. Why can't a bicycle stand up by itself?
- Because it's two-tired!
From The Iowa Farmer's Wife
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28. Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
Yourself.
- Yourself who?
Your cell phone's ringing you better answer it.
From The Iowa Farmer's Wife
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29. How do you make a tissue dance?
- Put a little boogie in it.
Kate from Picklebums
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Do you have any funny jokes you'd like to share? Please comment :)

In Christ,

Mrs. Houck

Our First Full Week of School

Our first full week of school went by so quickly! I am really enjoying teaching and getting to know all of my students.

In 5th grade History, we learned about cartographers (map makers) and geographers (a person who studies the earth). We cut out a flat map, and made it into a globe. Here are some pictures of the students with their globes.

They sure know how to pose...

In 5th grade language arts, we learned about hyperboles and idioms.

Here are some of the students' responses:

For some reason my computer wouldn't allow me to upload the rest of the examples. I hope you find a giggle out of some of these. They will all go home in the Tuesday folder, so make sure and read your child's responses!

Questions for parents: Do you have any hyperboles or idioms that you use often? If so, please comment with your favorite ones!

In 6th grade, we had our first Bible Lesson test. The students did a great job! This week the scripture that needs to be memorized is Deuteronomy 7:9.

Below, the students are dividing information between the Old Testament, Gospels, Epistles, and Acts. They got a 100%. Your children are Bible Scholars! ;-)

There are some highlights from last week!

Blessings in Christ,

Mrs. Houck

Friday, August 23, 2013

Our First Chapel of the Year!

Our precious 6th graders got to help with the first Chapel of the year! What an honor! They did a wonderful job as well.

When we were trying to think of what to do for our 5 minutes of time, Megan Gallagher gave us the idea to worship with movements. She is apart of the worship team at her church and they lead worship with movements, how cool is that? Megan taught us the movements to "God's Not Dead" by the Newsboys, and we had a blast! It was a great way to start off the year!