Mr. Heilman and the 4th Grade led our chapel worship today.
Mr. Heilman always has a game as a part of his chapel. This year we played not Angry Birds but instead Angry Words.
Here is a picture of three visitors we had today in our sixth grade classroom. After reading a biography or autobiography, students were given several options on how to present to the class. These young ladies chose “You Be the Person Presentation”. The girls dressed as the person they studied and told about “their” life and answered questions from the class.
Eighth graders are putting the finishing touches on their Egyptian coffin. They will use Freddy to hand out candy to the little kids at Trunk or Treat.
We just have the best times at SLS...
This is a night to remember. The girls playing their parents.
The parents on the other hand... All in all a great time was had by all...
We are nearing the time of the reformation. Our classes study how Martin Luther reformed the church and moved people closer to God by his teachings.
We were so fortunate to have Martin come to SLS today and share about his life's work. 
Martin Luther was played by Pastor Bill Marler.
It is a tradition that our 5th graders read a "Little House Book" and then travel to Mansfield Missouri to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum for a tour.
It was a beautiful fall day last week when this trip took place. It is so interesting to connect the books with the author and her life here in Missouri.
The sixth grade students have been busy learning the metric system. They have measured, poured and mixed many items. Their favorite lab was … well all the labs were favorites – Color Challenge, Mystery Canisters, Gummy Bear Measurements and Mix & Match Mass. All the labs helped the students practiced measuring length, mass, volume and density.
Young scientist learning by doing and watching life happen.
Fall is a great time to work in the school garden area.
For many of our kids the OEA garden area provides some "hands on" gardening time.
Today we celebrate the 2011 SLS-PALS Walk-A-Thon. Two-hundred kids walking a 1/4 mile track around the church's property. We take 90 minutes and see how far we can go... Parents and friends pledge a per lap amount to spur their students on...
Kids carry a card that is punched upon completing a lap. Some kids make 8 laps, others 15 to 20. A few kids run most of the time and they can get up into the 20+ laps area. Water is provided for hydration and snacks will be given at the end of the walking time. Kids love this project and even if they do not get any pledges we all have fun walking and being together.
We start the Walk-A-Thon by lining up on our car line places. Mr. Baker gives directions and together we walk the first lap lead by our kindergarten students. The weather could not have been better.
Is that some hand holding I see? Way to help Mrs. Brand!
The 1st graders were learning about the Children of Israel and their wandering in the wilderness. Must have spent some time in tents. Mr. Beckman thought teaching in a tent might make it more real for the kids. Not much room left for desks. They are all in there - Yep, 25 and Mr Beckman...
What it must have been like to have traveled across the desert and rely on God for both food and water... Must have been quite an adventure. 1st grade can be so much fun...
Gardening and kids have been in the news a lot in the past few months. To this end we have developed the OEA or Outdoor Education Area for our school. SLS maintains a garden area on one of the church's vacant lots just east of the school. 
SLS started their Big Friend / Little Friend program today with a rock activity. Each BF /LF team share information about who they are and what they like.
Next the Big Friend help the Little Friend (s) cover a rock with glue and tissue. These "rock beings" will be a little keep sake of this day's interaction.
Our Big Friends are in the 3rd to 8th grades and our Little Friends are preschool to 2nd grade.
Mr. Beckman and his class did our chapel this Wednesday.
Mr. Baker really needed a belt for his outfit...
We learned of Shachach, Meshach and Abednego and the truth they stood up for...
Kindergarteners love to celebrate birthdays.
Home made cards are the order of the day. So many ways to say, "We Love You."
How old might this kindergarten teacher be... I'm not saying!
It was a hot dry summer. We worked do hard to keep the gardens going... IN the end not much grew and lots of plants withered away... It is a new season and our fall plantings are off and running. Mr. Beckman and the 1st graders assisted greatly with these plants.
Mr. Baker thought the fence on Main Street would be a great place to put some morning glories. They are just reaching their peak. Drive by this side of the OEA and enjoy the view.
Mr. Baker's gourds were eager to get out of the hot sun and some even climbed into the maple tree near the garden... Here is a gourd froming 8 feet off the ground on the side of the tree. Tree gourds I'm thinking... Stop by the gardens to see what up.
At last nights volleyball game the photographer turned the camera on the crowd.
It is School Picture Day! Everyone has their picture taken. Mrs. Rovey is showing the proper technique for a "sitting".
We practice getting our best smiles ready for our photo. Smiling comes easier for some.
Pre-K students are waiting for their turn. What terrific kids attend at SLS.
Mrs. Magnus' eighth grade wanted to practice having their picture taken.
Mrs. Brand and her kindergarten class worked all weeks with a group of unruly bears. On Fridays the bears took things from the classroom and took off. The class track them down to the yard behind the youth house. All is well now in the k-class.
We have the best kids at Springfield Lutheran. Thanks for being part of SLS.
Had our first regular chapel worship today. We love being together and sharing our love of the Lord in this whole school worship.
