Middle School
Middle School Newsletter
Middle School Weekly Update
April 24, 2024
Dear Parents,
Seems like this quarter is racing by! Make sure you stay up-to-date with emailed and printed Weekly Updates. Also, the weekly Seabreeze has other school-wide news and pictures.
Church Visits
Hopefully, you have already received a House-Specific email or flyer. Ask your child what they have volunteered to help with for the service. Please let me know if your child can't make it so I can pass the info on to the relevant House Leaders. Churches are preparing a lunch, so having numbers is important to know in advance.
Here is a quick summary:
Harty: April 27
South Bay SDA Church @ 11:15 AM
401 S Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Lead Teacher: Mrs. Sekulich (ssekulich@sbja.com)
(lunch included)
McKenzie: April 27
Gardena Genesis and Gardena Japanese @ 10:15 AM
16113 Denker Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
Lead Teacher: Mrs. Born (kborn@sbja.com)
(lunch included)
Penstock: April 27
Long Beach SDA Church @ 10:45 AM
1001 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Lead Teacher: Mrs. Villanueva (dvillanueva@sbja.com)
(lunch included)
Vlach: May 11
Rolling Hills SDA Church (11:00 am)
28340 Highridge Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Next Week’s Plan for 5th and 6th, and 7th and 8th
We’re in the final countdown for the 7th/8th grade D.C. Trip. Students are meeting at the airport on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 AM to leave on their 6-day trip. Mrs. Johnston will be joining the class on this trip, while Mr. Watkins and Mr. Negrete will be staying behind with the 5th and 6th grade classes.
If you are a pre-cleared volunteer who is available on Tuesday, April 30, or Thursday, May 2, we could use your help on campus for an hour or two to help with 5th and 6th activities. Let me know if you are interested.
Talent Show
Mrs. Dahl is already previewing acts for the upcoming Talent show on May 16. There are a wide variety of acts that have been shared at previous shows, such as videos of hobbies in filmmaking, building, and horseback riding, as well as live performances of music or dance numbers. Let us know your talent! Contact ddahl@sbchristian.com for more info.
Color Run
Fundraising packets have gone home related to this year’s jog-a-thon/Color Run. By gaining sponsors, students earn color packets and colorful accessories to wear during the run. While all students will be allowed to run, only qualified runners will have a chance to color-blast teachers and friends. Donations must be in by May 3. If you have any questions, contact Cheri Dawson at office@sbchristian.com
L.A. County Fair, Thursday, May 9 (Need parent drivers)
While the whole school is going to the fair, each classroom will be self-contained in transportation and activities. Middle School students will be departing at 8:30 (slightly before Lower Elementary) and returning at 3:30 PM (slightly after Lower Elementary). We need several parent drivers and chaperones to help us watch our 33 Middle School Students.
The tickets are free. However, we recommend that students either bring a sack lunch or at least $20 for food. While there are plenty of free activities, most students choose to bring some spending money for food or rides. Permission slips will go home on May 6 (after I return from D.C.) and are due May 9.
International Day, May 10 (International Dress & Potluck)
Come dressed in a cultural outfit of your choosing for International Day, as we celebrate the students and cultures that make up our school. Also, we are looking for some families who would be willing to share a traditional dish from their culture for our Middle School Potluck. Bring your dish with a 3x5 card with your dish’s name, and main ingredients. Let me know if you are interested in bringing a dish.
Vegetarian dishes are encouraged, however, chicken, beef, and fish are okay. Please refrain from shellfish or pork products.
Middle School Business Fair
The numbers are in! Based on students’ estimates, everyone cleared a profit! We encourage parent “investors” to submit receipts to the school to help recoup their investment. Make sure you include your child’s business name with your receipts.
We are planning a second business fair for late May (possibly the day of the Color Run). However, only students who took the first business fair seriously and have plans for improvement and growth will be considered. We will announce the qualifying businesses on May 6.
Treasure Verses
Here are the verses for April. This Friday, students will be quizzed on all 3: (4/12) John 13:34-35 NLT; (4/19) Philippians 4:6-7 NLT; (4/26) John 15:8 NLT; Extra Credit: Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Upcoming Events:
April 25 - Snack Attack (7th Grade Fundraiser)
April 26 - House Color Day
April 27 - Harty, McKenzie, and Penstock Church Visits
April 30 to May 5 - Washington D.C. Trip, 7th/8th
May 3 - Color Run Donations Due
May 6 - Free Dress Day
May 9 - L.A. County Fair
May 10 - International Day
May 11 - SBCS Gym Night
May 16 - Talent Show
May 18 - SBCS Gym Night
May 24 - The Color Run (House Color Day)
May 27 - Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
May 29 - SCC Soccer Tournament (All Middle School)
May 31 - Awards Chapel and Middle School Beach Trip
Upcoming Birthdays:
4/24 - Hudson M.
5/13 - Gracie Hernandez
Have I mentioned a lot is happening between now and the end of the year? Please continue to reach out via Remind or email if more information is needed! Your questions help me know what to include in the next update.
If you still need links for the Remind App, visit the Middle School classroom page on sbchristian.com.
Remind App Links:
5th/6th Grade Class: rmd.at/636kdg
7th/8th Grade Class: rmd.at/f24hhfh
Treasure Verses
Students practice their Treasure Verses in class and at home. There will be a quiz EVERY FRIDAY. Students can make up a quiz they did poorly on.
Church Together (Apr): John 13:34-35 NLT; Philippians 4:6-7 NLT; John 15:8 NLT; Galatians 5:22 NLT
Church is Born (Feb/Mar): Jeremiah 32:17 NLT; Matthew 28:18-20 NIV, and Luke 11:13 NLT.
Jesus's Sacrifice (Jan/Feb): Genesis 3:15 NLT (1/16), John 3:16-17 NLT (1/23), John 17:20-21 NLT (1/30), and Romans 8:38-39 NLT (2/6)
Queen Esther (Nov/Dec): Esther 4:14 (11/28), Psalm 145:18 (11/30), John 16:33 (12/5)
The Prophets (Oct/Nov): Isaiah 43:1-3a (10/13), Numbers 12:6 (10/30)
Salvation (Sept/Oct): 2 Corinthians 5:17 (9/22), Philippians 1:6 (9/29), Mark 5:19 (10/6)
The Bible (Aug/Sept): Psalms 119:27, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 15:4 (9/14)
Curriculum Summary
Feel free to look at a quick overview of our Middle School Curriculum. This document includes the grading scale for each core subject and textbooks used. A broad outline of units and class schedule may be included, depending on the class.
Please let us know if you have any questions.