Harvest Carnival

MUCH thanks and praise is owed to the parents and students who volunteered at the Harvest Carnival (but mostly to the parents!). Thank you SO much for the time and energy you put into making the day and evening a phenomenal one.  Your generous contribution will truly never be forgotten.  Thank you SO much for making my 1st ever Harvest Carnival here at DRCS such a fun and spectacular one! I am so grateful for your kind and welcoming hearts! 

~Miss Beltran

P.s here are some pics of the 8th Graders  from the Harvest Carnival

 

DRCS Running Club

 Wednesdays and Fridays 315pm-4pm

Gratitude Videos

A few weeks ago the teachers at DRCS created a list of the things we were grateful for.  Our "Gratitude Videos"can be seen on Mrs. Orellana's blog (link on the left tab).  The 8th grade class was truly inspired, and we created our own lists.  The following students are among those who video recorded their "Gratitudes" and the links to those videos follow:

Sophia:
http://youtu.be/YbAur79zgXU

Brent:
http://youtu.be/IsorOGAy9O4

Serenity:
http://youtu.be/TmlSpzFaNgM

Huntington Library field Trip Photos!!!

Algebra Tutoring on Tuesdays

Every Tuesday tutoring for Algebra is available at no charge.  Tutoring is from 3:15pm - 4:00pm.

Harvest Festival Next Friday!

Next Friday is our DRCS Harvest Carnival!

That day is also a HALF DAY.  So please pick your children up at 11:30am.  That day we will also have a class party.  Students are welcome to bring food items to share.  If your child would like to bring something to share please bring enough for the entire class (15 students total).   

Thank you,

~Miss Beltran


Harvest Carnival Info:
At DRCS (1333 E. 39th St.) from 5pm-9pm
FREE ADMISSION!!!!!

Bible Blog response is REQUIRED DAILY!

PARENTS: Please allow 10min of internet time EVERYDAY for you child to post to our 8th grade Bible Blog.  This is a REQUIREMENT and it is also a major part of their GRADE.  If you do not have internet access at home, there is internet access available at school.  If this is the case, then please bring students early to school, or allow them to stay late so that they may post.

Thank you,
Miss Beltran

Homework page is up and running!

You can now see the daily homework that is being assigned.  This page will be updated daily.

Thank you,
˜Miss Beltran

Field Trips Next Week!!!!

We have TWO upcoming field trips next week!

*Monday, October 21st- The Huntington Library

Be at DRCS at your normal time (8:30am) we will be leaving at 10am Sharp! Parents need to be at DRCS at 945am.

Have $11 for Library Entrance fee + $$$ for Inn n' Out
Dress nice (no hats, shorts, no t-shirts. Boys wear collared shirts)
ETA back is: 4:15pm

*Thursday, October 24th- Lifehouse Theatre in Redlands
Be at DRCS at normal time (8:30am)
We will be leaving at 9:45am
Have $7 for Theatre Entrance Fee + Bring $$$ for Inn n'Out 
Dress nice (no hats, shorts, no t-shirts. Boys wear collared shirts)
Pick your kids up at the normal time (3pm)

Please sign your child's permission slip.

We are in need of drivers!!! If you are able to drive please let Pastor Steve or me know.

Thank you, 
Miss Beltran

"The Wednesday War" Assignment

Instructions:

You are to respond to two of the following essay prompts.  Your responses should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, MLA format. They should be detailed and substantial responses with supporting evidence from the text. Check spelling and grammar, both will be counted towards your final grade.  Not having a computer at home is not a valid excuse for not completing the assignment as directed.  You have been given enough time to complete the assignment as directed.  If you do not have a computer at home, you can come to school early or stay late to use the school computer- responses must be typed- no exceptions!  Late work will not be accepted.  If you will be absent on the day the assignment is due you can e-mail it to me at: beltran.elise@yahoo.com   This assignment is due October 23rd.

Respond to two of the following:

- “When gods die, they die hard” (p. 93).  Explain the meaning of this quote. How does Holling experience the metaphorical deaths of many “gods” in The Wednesday Wars?  What new “gods” or “dreams” or “heroes” replace those who have “died”?

 

- How do the plays Holling reads with Mrs. Baker mirror events in the book?

 

- Explain Holling’s relationship with his father. What are the positive things about their relationship? What are the negative things? Does the end of the book leave you hopeful or fearful for their future relationship? Use examples from the book.

 

- Explain Holling’s relationship with his sister. What are the positive things about their relationship? What are the negative things? What did it mean that they had to find each other? Use examples from the book.

 

- How did your opinion of Mrs. Baker change as you read the book? Give specific examples and cite incidents from the story to support your view.

 

- After reading The Tempest, Mrs. Baker tells Holling that defeats help us grow. What defeats does Holling suffer in the seventh grade, and how do they help him mature?

- Why did Holling refer to his home as the “Perfect House,” and how does this relate to Holling’s father? Give details from the book that support the idea that all was not perfect.

 

-The month of May focuses on the idea of "finding oneself."  Both Holling and his sister pursue this idea.  Describe in detail both Holling's and his sister's "pursuit of oneself."  (In search of textual evidence you may want to elaborate on what Holling means when he says "she found me" (page 234), and also look at pg. 154 where Holling talks about his father's pursuit of self-discovery).

Upper Grade Meeting Tonight

Our monthly meeting to discuss field trips and fundraising is tonight at 6:30pm.  This is mandatory for parents to attend.  Thank you,
~Miss Beltran

"The Wednesday War" Assignment

Instructions:

You are to respond to two of the following essay prompts.  Your responses should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, MLA format. They should be detailed and substantial responses with supporting evidence from the text. Check spelling and grammar, both will be counted towards your final grade.  Not having a computer at home is not a valid excuse for not completing the assignment as directed.  You have been given enough time to complete the assignment as directed.  If you do not have a computer at home, you can come to school early or stay late to use the school computer- responses must be typed- no exceptions!  Late work will not be accepted.  If you will be absent on the day the assignment is due you can e-mail it to me at: beltran.elise@yahoo.com   This assignment is due October 23rd.

Respond to two of the following:

- “When gods die, they die hard” (p. 93).  Explain the meaning of this quote. How does Holling experience the metaphorical deaths of many “gods” in The Wednesday Wars?  What new “gods” or “dreams” or “heroes” replace those who have “died”?

 

- How do the plays Holling reads with Mrs. Baker mirror events in the book?

 

- Explain Holling’s relationship with his father. What are the positive things about their relationship? What are the negative things? Does the end of the book leave you hopeful or fearful for their future relationship? Use examples from the book.

 

- Explain Holling’s relationship with his sister. What are the positive things about their relationship? What are the negative things? What did it mean that they had to find each other? Use examples from the book.

 

- How did your opinion of Mrs. Baker change as you read the book? Give specific examples and cite incidents from the story to support your view.

 

- After reading The Tempest, Mrs. Baker tells Holling that defeats help us grow. What defeats does Holling suffer in the seventh grade, and how do they help him mature?

- Why did Holling refer to his home as the “Perfect House,” and how does this relate to Holling’s father? Give details from the book that support the idea that all was not perfect.

 

-The month of May focuses on the idea of "finding oneself."  Both Holling and his sister pursue this idea.  Describe in detail both Holling's and his sister's "pursuit of oneself."  (In search of textual evidence you may want to elaborate on what Holling means when he says "she found me" (page 234), and also look at pg. 154 where Holling talks about his father's pursuit of self-discovery).