Homework for January 3-5

Newsletter and Homework for December 18-22

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 17

              Bible Study Guide: Christmas  Lesson 17

                     * Test Date:  Wednesday, Dec.20th                       

*Know  John 3: 17 *Be able to write it out!

*Know these 5 words/ phrases about Jesus’ birth: mother of Jesus, family line, throne of David, birthplace, others honor Jesus

*True and False

The angel Gabriel visited Mary. True

Wise men came from far to worship Jesus. True

Herod tried to save baby Jesus. False

A prophet is a person who studies stars. False

Mary believed that God is omnipotent. True

Jesus was an heir to King Nebuchadnezzar’s throne. False

Writing: What do the fulfilled prophecies about Jesus tell you about God? God knows everything; God is all powerful.

Newsletter and Homework for December 11-15

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 9

Lesson #9 Bible Study Guide   TEST DATE: Monday, December 11th

1. Know definitions for:

prayer- talking with God

submission- a state of having yielded to authority

2.      P: praise and thank God

R: repent and confess

A: ask for help for family and friends

Y: yourself-talk to God about yourself and your needs

3. God protects against Satan and temptation.

4. God forgives you for your sins when you ask for His forgiveness.

5. Prayer helps you have a closer and stronger relationship with God

6.  Be able to name what prayer does for you in complete sentences.

                              Bible Memory Verse: PROVERBS 15: 29

Newsletter and Homework for December 4-8

Social Studies Study Guide - Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Social Studies

Test Date: To Be Announced

Vocabulary:

history: the story of what happened in a place

ancestor: someone in a person’s family, such as a great-great-grandmother, who lived long ago

pioneer: a person who helps settle a new land

location: the place where a community is found

founder: a person who starts a settlement

Multiple Choice:

The capital city of the United States is Washington, D.C.

The population of Eagle, Colorado is larger today than it was in the 1800s because more businesses brought more jobs.

A community that is larger than a suburb is a city.

The first people to live in Eagle, Colorado were Native Americans.

People who live in rural areas live away from cities and large towns.

The Himalayan Mountains are on the continent of Asia.

Miners discovered silver mines in the mountains of Colorado around the 1880s.

A line on a map that shows where a state or country ends is a boarder.

A globe is a model of our planet.  It shows the true shapes of Earth’s oceans and continents.

The founder of the settlement that later became Eagle was William Edwards.

Maps:

the 4 cardinal directions- North, South, East, West

map scale: is used to find the distance from one place to another

Essay:

How has the community of Eagle, Colorado changed? How has it stayed the same?

Over time, the population of Eagle has grown, stores and shops have been built, and transportation routes have improved.  Eagle is the same because people still live and work there.  They raise their families and enjoy parks and activities near their home.

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 8

Bible Test Lesson 8: *TEST DATE  Friday, December 1st

Know if true or false:

True-Bread of Life: Jesus fills my hunger to know God.

True-Good Shepherd: Jesus loves His sheep and gave His life for them.

True-The resurrection and the life: Jesus alone gives eternal life.

False-Vine: Jesus wants me to eat many pieces of fruit each day.

True-Door or Gate: Jesus is the only way to have salvation and become a part of God’s family or flock.

False-Light of the World: Jesus is scared of the dark.

True-The way, the truth, and the life: Jesus is only one of the ways to gain entrance into heaven.

Give one instruction that Jesus, the Vine, gives His branches.

bear or produce fruit, abide in or remain in Him, keep or

obey His teachings, love one another

Know definitions:

truth: something that can never be proved false

resurrection: a return to life after having been dead

Describe one of the “I am” statements and how you can apply it to your life.

1. Bread of Life means to accept Him as Savior and believe He will satisfy my hunger to know God.

2. Light of the World means you believe the truth about God and believe He can guide you to knowing God.

3. Door, or Gate means you believe that Jesus is the only entrance to accepting God’s salvation and to becoming part of God’s family.

4. Good Shepherd means you listen to Him, trust Him, and follow Him.

5. Resurrection and life means you believe He can give you eternal life.

6. Way, truth, and life means you accept Him as my Savior as the only way to heaven, believe Him, and live a full life because of Him.

7. Vine means to bear or produce fruit, abide in or remain in Him, obey Him, and love others.

Newsletter and Homework for Nov. 27- December 1

Newsletter and Homework for Week of November 20-22

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 13

Bible Study Guide             Lesson 13          “Thanksgiving”

                 *TEST DATE:     Friday, November 17^th

*Know Colossians 3: 17 – Be able to write it out

*   FACTS TO KNOW:

1. Leprosy is a type of disease that affects the skin and nerves.

2. A priest determined if a person had leprosy.

3. After Jesus healed 10 men with leprosy, only one came back       to say thank you.

4. Jesus commented on the Samaritan’s faith.

5. You can show thankfulness to God in prayer, in song and in your actions.

6. Having an attitude of thankfulness is a choice for every person each day.

7. God wants our sacrificial thanks!

8. Having an attitude of thankfulness helps people focus on God’s blessings. Believers should be thankful Jesus sacrificed His life to pay for our sins!

*WRITING; Be able to write 3 complete sentences about things                           you are thankful to God for in your life!!!

Social Studies Study Guide - Chapter 1

Social Studies Chapter 1 Study Guide

Vocabulary

community: a group of people who live and work together in the same place

culture: a way of life shared by members of a group

service: work that someone does for someone else

judge: a person from the community who is chosen to work as a leader in the courts

goods: products, or things that can be bought or sold

consequence: something that happens because what a person does

Content

Schools and libraries are important because they are places where people can learn.

Many people live downtown or near business centers so they can live near their work.

Ethnic groups help communities because they share their cultures with the community.

Different jobs that people do in a community help all citizens meet their needs because it saves them time.

Eagle, Colorado celebrates a holiday called Flight Days.

Cooperating with others helps make a community a safe and peaceful place to live.

Some consequences for breaking a law are: paying a fine, getting hurt, and going to jail.

A mayor is a leader whose job is to see that a community’s problems are solved.

Every citizen in a community must obey laws as a responsibility.

Citizens in a community have many responsibilities. 

Homework and Newsletter for November 13-17

Homework for November 9-11

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 7

Bible Study Guide 7            Test Date: Thursday, November 9

*Know I Corinthians 3:11 Be able to write it out!

*Finish this sentence: wise builders build their house on a rock , and foolish builders build their house on sand.

*True and False:

A parable is an everyday story with a spiritual meaning. True

Believers can find answers to their problems in God’s Word.  True

Jesus used a picture of a muscular man to show strength. False

A priority is something deserving first attention.   True

*List 5 Priorities A Believer Should Have: Obedience, Bible Reading, Worship, Fellowship, Prayer

*WRITING SECTION: Tell about ways you can make wise choices. *Read the Bible, obey, pray, listen to God, talk to wise people.

Explain how knowing God and His Word has helped YOU through a life situation. (Complete sentences)

Updated Homework for October 30-November 3

Newsletter and Homework for October 30-November 3

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 6

Study Guide for Bible Test 6

Memory Verse-Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:3-10

1. Know the 8 Beatitudes’ meanings

poor in spirit: have humbleness toward God

those who mourn: feel deep sadness

those who hunger and search for righteousness: want to obey God

pure in heart: have a clean heart

those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: be mistreated by others

merciful: forgive, love, and be kind

meek: be gentle and follow God

peacemakers: make peace

2. Know the rewards for showing attitudes in the Beatitudes

kingdom of heaven, comfort, inherit the earth, be filled or satisfied, be shown mercy, see God, be called a son of God

Matthew 5:13-16 and John 8:12

3. What does it mean to be like salt to others?

encourage others to follow Jesus, stand up for what is right, help people learn about God and God’s ways

4. What does it mean to be the light to others?

tell others about Jesus and do Christ like actions

Homework and Newsletter for October 23-27

Bridge pictures

Newsletter and Homework for October 16-20

Science Study Guide - Unit 2

Science Study Guide   Unit 2         The Engineering Process

                                     Test Date: October 19, 2017

1.  What is the main goal of the design process?

           To find solutions to problems

2.  What is technology?

Anything that people make or do that changes the natural world

3.  Engineers designed plans to make freezers for food. What problem did it solve? How to keep food fresh

4.  What material is good to use if you are building a base for a bridge? Toothpicks

5.  Which object in a train station is not technology? A clock, door, person or scheduling board. (person)

6.  Engineers designed a machine to decrease air pollution. The main purpose of telling others about the machine is to help other people solve the same problem.

7.  Engineers can design and build tall buildings in a city. The buildings solve the problem of a city with many people and not a lot of land.

8.  A student builds a bird feeder and discovers the hole is too small for birds to get the food. The next step to fix this problem is to redesign the bird feeder.

Bible Study Guide Lesson 5

Bible Study Guide* Lesson 5  Test Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 17

*Know Luke 6: 40         Be able to write it out

*Writing Section:

   Write at least 3 ways a Christian can grow in faith in

     Christ. Serving others, prayer, reading God’s Word,

      Listening to the Holy Spirit.

    What can you do to serve God and others?

*Fill in the blanks:

As Peter grew in faith, he became a leader in the Church.

Jesus called 12 disciples to follow Him.

Before Jesus chose His disciples He prayed.

The disciples spent time in fellowship as they walked together.

God transformed the disciples through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Peter grew spiritually. He used to be selfish and afraid.

Matthew was a tax collector.

Others watched and saw God transform the disciples’ lives.

Newsletter and Homework for Oct. 10-13

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 4

Bible Test 4  Study Guide Test Date: Friday, Oct.6

*Know Isaiah 6:8 – Be able to write it out

TRUE and FALSE…(They won’t be in this order)

False *To respond means to not react.

True* Jesus told the disciples to be fishers of men.

True*God wants people to serve Him willingly and                                               

           obediently.

True*Jesus helped Peter and the other disciples                                                     

          catch many fish.

True*To equip means to provide what is needed for

           a certain purpose.

False*The disciples were not sure they should leave

            their fishing business when Jesus called.

*How does God equip you as you follow Jesus? THINK  “FISH” = With FRIENDS, INSTRUCTIONS, SUPPLIES our needs, and gives us The HOLY SPIRIT.

*As the disciples grew in their faith, they could tell others about Jesus, follow Him, be an example.           

Newsletter and Homework for Oct. 2-6

Newsletter and Homework for Sept. 25-29

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 3

Bible Study Guide                                    Lesson 3 

                Test Date: Wednesday, September 27th

1. Know   Matthew 3:17 * Be able to write it out*

2. What is a job that is done in service to God and others?     ministry

3. Besides prayer and the Bible, what two things help people prepare for ministry?

  Reliance on God and obedience to God

4. What did John the Baptist preach about? 

     Repentance of sin

5. The Trinity means one God in three Persons.

6. Temptation means an attempt to get someone to do something wrong. Jesus used Scripture to fight temptation.

7. The Sword of the Spirit is a term for the Bible.

8. Prayer is the other offensive weapon believers have to fight temptation.

    

Newsletter and Homework for September 18-22

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 2

 Bible Study Guide 2 Test Date: September 19 , 2017

1. Know Luke 2:40

Be able to write it out.

2. Writing Section

Be able to write one or two sentences about each one.

*Birth of Jesus:

Jesus was born in a stable. There was no room in the inn.

*Shepherd's visit to Jesus:

An angel appeared to shepherds in the fields and told them the Savior was born in Bethlehem. They left everything to find Mary and the baby.

*Worship of Jesus by the wise man. Wise men from the east saw David's star in the sky. They went to Bethlehem and gave gifts to Jesus.

*Escape to Egypt:

Herod was jealous and ordered all the baby boys to be killed. Joseph was warned in a dream so they escaped to Egypt.

3. Definitions

Revelation: an act of making truth known

Divine: being God or from God

4. Sequencing

Be able to sequence these seven events.

1. Mary and Joseph leave Jerusalem without Jesus

2. Mary and Joseph can't find Jesus.

3. Mary and Joseph return to Jerusalem

4. Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple.

5. Jesus is sitting with the teachers.

6. The teachers are amazed at Jesus’ answers.

7. Jesus tells Mary and Joseph he had to be in His Father’s house.

Science Study Guide - Unit 1

Unit 1 Science: Study Guide

Test Date: Wednesday, September 27^th

Scientists: Questions, Tools, and Data

Terms to Know:

observe: use your senses to notice details

models: scientists use models to help understand things too big or small to observe

experiment: a test done to gather evidence

graduated cylinder: a tool used to measure the volume of a liquid

microscope: a tool used to magnify objects too tiny to see with the eye alone

stopwatch: best tool to measure the time a mouse runs through a maze

                                      Science Concepts to Know

§  If you do an experiment and add drops of liquid soap to three jars of water and shake the jars you can conclude that the jar with the most soap drops has the most bubbles.

§  You can also conclude that bubbles will form from shaking the water and soap jar.

§  A data table is used to record numbers.

§  A student can use balls of different sizes to represent Earth and the moon. This is an example of making a model.

§  If a package arrives ripped and torn, you can make an inference that the package has been dropped.

§  If putting a fence around a house you would need to measure in many meters. 

Homework and Newsletter for September 11-15

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 1

Bible Study Guide Test 1    *Test Date: Thursday, Sept. 7

1. Know Deuteronomy 6:4 Be able to write it out

2. Terms To Know:

Omnipotent: God is all-powerful

Omnipresent: God is always present

Omniscient: God is all-knowing

Trinity: God in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit

3. Facts to Know:

There are 66 books in the Bible.

 -39 books in the Old Testament 

 -27 books in the New Testament

Christians should grow in faith, read God’s Word and share God’s plan with others.

4. Be able to put the 7 categories of the Bible in order:

       1. Law 2.History 3.Poetry 4.Prophets 5.Gospels

        6. History and Letters      7.Prophecy

Newsletter and Homework for Sept. 5-8

              Homework : Week of September 5 – 8

Monday             Labor Day! No School!!!

Tuesday            1. Critical Thinking Math pages 1 & 2

                         2. Write sentences for spelling words   1-10

                         3. Study Bible verse

                         4. Read for 20 minutes!

Wednesday      1. Math Workbook page 4

                        2. Study for Bible Test 1 tomorrow!

                        3. Read for 20 minutes!

Thursday         1. Math Workbook page 5

 2. Write sentences for spelling words 11-18             

 and study for test on Friday

                      3. Read for 20 minutes!

Friday             1. Math Workbook page 6

                       2. Study new Bible verse! Luke 2:40

                       3. Read for 20 minutes!

Homework for August 28-September 1

Homework : Week of August 28-September 1

Monday            1. Study Bible verse* Deuteronomy 6:4

                           2.  Read for 20 minutes

Tuesday    1.  Study Bible verse

                   2. Read for 20 minutes!

Wednesday    1.  Write spelling words #1 -18: 3 times each

                         2 .  Study Bible Verse                        

                         3.   Read for 20 minutes!

Thursday        NO HOMEWORK

                         Back to School Night at 6:30

Friday             ENJOY YOUR 3 DAY WEEKEND

                        HAPPY LABOR DAY

2017-2018 School Year Greeting

Hello TLCS Families:
My name is Malinda Markel.  This is my 16th year of teaching with this being my 6th year at Trinity. I'm looking forward to working with your family this year.  It is always exciting to work with the students and watch them grow throughout the year.  I hope that everyone is having a great and safe summer. Enjoy the rest of your summer!  See you soon!

Newsletter and Homework for May 30-June 2

Bible Study Guide - Lesson 24

Bible Study Guide         Lesson 24           “The Holy Spirit”

                                  Test Date:  Wednesday, May 24th

*Know Acts 4:31

*Write the definition of Pentecost: The day The Father  sent The Holy Spirit to believers.

*Write the definition of witness: To tell others the good news gospel message.

*Write 3 activities new believers did to share the gospel:  listened and learned from the disciples, ate and prayed together, saw miracles, shared things in common, praised God.

*Name 2 ways the Holy Spirit helps believers:

He helps us, teaches and counsels us, reminds believers of what Jesus says, guides us into truth, helps us pray, gives us strength and boldness.

Be able to put these events into this order:

1. Jesus said to wait for The Holy Spirit in Jerusalem.

2. Jewish people came to celebrate Pentecost in Jerusalem.  3. The Holy Spirit gave the disciples power.

4. Peter preached and 3,000 believed in Jesus.

5. The Church grew in numbers as they shared their faith.