02Aug, 22
Parent Letter
Dear Parents,
I must introduce myself as this will be my first year with FBCS. My name is Courtney Clement and I am the new Math (6,7,8), Science (6), History (6), and Bible (8) teacher. I feel so honored and blessed to be hired to teach your child these awesome subjects that I have a real passion for.
About Me:
I am born and raised here in Slidell and graduated from Slidell High School in 2013. I then went on to get my bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University. So, this means I was studying in two different focuses, one being Education and the other being Religion. While I was finishing my degree, I worked at Open Arms Early Learning Center. When Covid hit the Learning Center it was forced to shut down and one of the families in my class approached me about nannying for them privately. I have taken care of 3 little boys all under the age of 4 for the past two years. So, I am very excited for the change of working with middle school students, although the little ones will always have a special place in my heart. I knew that my time was coming to an end with my nanny family, and I felt the pull from God to start teaching. My church leaders and myself have been praying for God to lead me to the right place and I know FBCS is where I am meant to be. I am very active in my church and volunteer with our youth group every week. I am also a very proud dog mom to a 5 year old husky named Knox. I have been praying for this school year and your child all summer and cannot wait to start this journey with you and your child.
My favorite things include Jesus, Knox, the color sky blue, photography, serving others, being outdoors, and traveling.
My Expectations for my Students are:
- Be Kind to Everyone
- Work Hard
- Follow all school rules and regulations
- Do your best
- Treat others with respect
- Believe in yourself
- Be Honest and Responsible
- Listen and Follow directions
- Be ready to learn
- Have fun
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Courtney Clement
“Let all that you do be done in love.” Zephaniah 3:17
Read More07May, 21
May 10-14
Monday: We will be watching a documentary on the Cold War, no homework
Tuesday-Wednesday: We will be working on our exam study guides in class, whatever is not completed in class on Wednesday will be homework
Thursday-Friday: We will be correcting the study guide and playing review games, no homework
Exam is on Thursday
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30Apr, 21
May 3-7
Homework:
Monday: Complete study guide for Chapter 18 Test
Tuesday: Study for Chapter 18 Test
Wednesday: None
Thursday: Finish brochure on which ever war you chose if you did not complete it in class
Friday: None
Tests/Quizzes
Wednesday: Chapter 18 Test
Read More22Apr, 21
April 26-30
Homework:
Monday: Complete the “Comparing Different Kinds of Graphs” worksheet if not completed in class
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Complete the Chapter 18 Lesson 4 worksheet if not completed in class
Thursday: Complete the Chapter 18 study guide if not completed in class
Friday: None
Tests/Quizzes
Tuesday: Chapter 18 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary quiz (I pushed it back due to testing and CHAOS)
Read More16Apr, 21
April 19-23
Homework:
Monday: None
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 18 lesson 1 worksheet if not completed in class, work on Chapter 18 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (due Thursday)
Wednesday: Complete Chapter 18 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed in class
Thursday: study for vocabulary quiz
Friday: None
Tests/Quizzes
Monday: Chapter 17 Test
Friday: Chapter 18 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary quiz
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01Apr, 21
April 12-16
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete journal about the point of view of the Africans during the time of European colonization if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete chapter 17 lesson 5 worksheet if not completed in class
Thursday: Complete the Chapter 17 study guide of not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
No quizzes
Chapter 17 test will be Monday April 19
Read More26Mar, 21
March 29- April 1
No School Friday!!
Homework
Monday: Work on Chapter 17 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary
Tuesday: Complete lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed in class, complete editorial cartoon if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete Chapter 17 lesson 2 worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 17 vocabulary quiz
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19Mar, 21
March 22-26
**Announcements: Friday is Spirit Day and Homecoming Parade
Homework:
Monday: work on chapter 15 lessons 3, 4 and 5 vocab
Tuesday: Complete chapter 15 lesson 5 worksheet if not completed in class, and complete lessons 3,4 and 5 vocab if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete the study guide for Chapter 15 test if not completed in class
Thursday: Study for Chapter 15 test
Friday: None
Tests/Quizzes
Friday: Chapter 15 Test
Read More12Mar, 21
March 15-19
Homework:
Monday: Complete Chapter 15 lesson 1 vocabulary if not completed in class
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 15 lesson 2 vocabulary if not completed in class
Wednesday: Study for vocab quiz
Friday: Complete the “Performance-Write a Journal Entry” from the Lesson 3 Review on pg 501. if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Vocabulary quiz on Chapter 15 lessons 1 and 2 words
Read More05Mar, 21
March 8-11
Exam Week!
No School on Friday!
Homework:
study for exams
Tests/Quizzes
Exam on Wednesday
Read More25Feb, 21
March 1-5
There will be NO homework this week
Monday – Tuesday we will be working on our exam study guides in class.
Wednesday-Friday we will be working on an in-class project and reviewing for our exam.
No tests or quizzes
Read More12Feb, 21
February 22-26
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete “Ocean Trade” worksheet if not completed in class
Thursday: Complete the Chapter 14 lesson 4 review #1-6 if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
No Tests or quizzes this week
Read More08Feb, 21
Virtual Assignments
These assignments are not due until February 22, however they can be turned in as soon as they are completed.
Monday’s Assignment:
Choose 1 Native American tribe (any tribe that you would like) and create a list of 10 facts about that tribe. Include things such as where they were located, what kind of foods they ate, what were their customs, etc.
Tuesday’s Assignment:
Select ONE of the following wars and answer the questions below about the war that you chose:
Cold War
Civil War
World War I
World War II
Questions: Who was involved in the war? When did the war begin and when did it end? Where did the war take place (if there were several places you can list them all)? How many lives were lost during that war? Who was the winner of the war?
Read More05Feb, 21
February 8-12
Homework:
Monday and Tuesday: Work on Chapter 14 vocab words (due Wednesday)
Wednesday and Thursday: No homework
Friday: Complete the “Making Economic Choices” worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Friday: Chapter 14 vocabulary quiz
Read More29Jan, 21
February 1-5
Homework:
Monday: Complete Chapter 12 lesson 2 review #1-7 if not completed in class
Tuesday: Study for Chapter 12 vocabulary quiz on words from lessons 1, 2 and 3
Wednesday: Complete the Chapter 12 review #1-15 question and answer if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Wednesday: Chapter 12 vocabulary quiz
Monday February 8: Chapter 12 Test
Read More22Jan, 21
January 25-29
Homework
Monday-Tuesday: Study for Chapter 10 Test
Thursday: Complete the “Aztec” worksheet if not completed in class; begin working on Chapter 12 lessons 1, 2 and 3 vocabulary (due Monday)
Friday: Complete the “Comparing Maps with Different Scales” worksheet if not completed in class; complete any vocabulary not already finished
Test/Quiz
Wednesday: Chapter 10 Test
Read More13Jan, 21
January 18-22
Monday is MLK Day, No school!
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 10 lesson 2 vocabulary
Thursday: Complete “Early Middle Ages in Europe” worksheet if not completed in class and study for vocabulary quiz
Friday: Complete the Chapter 10 Review pg. 345 #1-15 question and answer
Tests/Quizzes
Friday: Chapter 10 vocabulary quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
Read More08Jan, 21
January 11-15
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 9 Review pg. 309 #1-12 and #14-15 question and answer if not completed in class
Wednesday: Review for Chapter 9 Test
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 9 Test
Read More04Jan, 21
January 4-8
Homework:
Monday: Complete “Early People of Italy” worksheet if not completed in class; work on Chapter 9 vocabulary sheet
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 9 vocab sheet if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete chart about the 3 Punic Wars if not completed in class; study for vocab quiz
Thursday: Complete the “Roman Empire” worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 9 vocab quiz
Read More04Dec, 20
December 7-11
Homework:
Monday: Chapter 8 Lesson 4 Review pg. 269 #1-5 if not completed in class
Wednesday and Thursday: Work on the Exam Review (due Friday). We will also be using class time on Wednesday and Thursday to complete the review
Tests/Quizzes:
None
Read More30Nov, 20
November 30-December 4
Homework:
Monday: Complete Chapter 8 vocabulary lessons 1 and 2
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 8 vocabulary lessons 3 and 4
Thursday: Complete Chapter 8 lesson 3 worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz
Read More13Nov, 20
November 16-20
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete the Chapter 7 Review if not completed in class; be sure to write the question and answer
Wednesday: Study for Chapter 7 Test
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 7 Test
Read More06Nov, 20
November 9-13
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete the Chapter 7 Lesson 1 review pg. 211 #1-5 question and answer if not completed in class; continue working on Chapter 7 lessons 1 and 2 vocab (due Thursday)
Wednesday: Complete chapter 7 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed in class
Friday: Complete “China’s Great Dynasties” worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes
Monday: Chapter 6 Test
Friday: Chapter 7 vocab quiz on lessons 1 and 2
Read More02Nov, 20
November 2-6
Homework:
Monday: Finish Ancient Israelites worksheet
Wednesday: Review for Chapter 6 vocab quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
Thursday: Complete the Chapter 6 Review pg 203 #1-14 question and answer
Friday: Study for Chapter 6 Test (test is on Monday)
Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Chapter 6 vocabulary quiz
Monday 11/9: Chapter 6 Test
Read More23Oct, 20
October 26-30
Homework:
Monday: Begin working on Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (due Wednesday)
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 6 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed in class
Wednesday: Review vocab words for quiz on Thursday
Thursday: Complete “Phoenicians and the Lydians” worksheet if not completed in class
Tests/Quizzes:
Thursday: Chapter 6 vocab quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
Read More16Oct, 20
October 19-23
Homework:
Monday: Complete the Chapter 5 Review pg. 165 #1-15 question and answer if not completed in class
Tuesday and Wednesday: Study for Chapter 5 Test
Tests/Quizzes:
Thursday: Chapter 5 Test
Read More08Oct, 20
October 12-16
Homework:
Monday: Complete Chapter 5 Lesson 1 worksheet “Indus Valley” if not completed in class; continue working on Chapter 5 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (due Wednesday)
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 5 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed in class (due Wednesday)
Wednesday: Complete the “Read an Elevation and Relief Map” worksheet if not completed in class; study for Chapter 5 vocab quiz
Tests/Quizzes:
Thursday: Chapter 5 vocab quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
Read More19Sep, 20
September 28-October 2
Homework:
Monday: Study for Chapter 4 vocab quiz on lessons 1 and 2
Wednesday and Thursday we will be working on our Exam study guide
Tests/Quizzes
Vocab quiz has been moved to Wednesday
Wednesday: Chapter 4 vocab quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
Read More19Sep, 20
September 21-25
Homework:
Monday: Study for Chapter 3 Test. Remember that you must be able to write a minimum of five sentences about the Code of Hammurabi for your essay question and you will need to be able to list five Summerian innovations and two Babylonian government innovations.
Wednesday: Complete the Chapter 4 lesson 1 review on page 121 #1-6 if you did not complete it in class. Also, remember to bring your colors for tomorrows activity
Thursday: Complete the Egyptian Mummy craft if you did not complete it in class
Tests/Quizzes
Tuesday: Chapter 3 Test
Read More11Sep, 20
September 14th-18th
** The Chapter 3 vocab quiz has been moved to Friday and the Chapter 3 Test has been moved to next Tuesday 9/22
Homework
Monday: Complete Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Worksheet “Conquests and Empire Building” if not completed in class and complete the Chapter 3 vocabulary sheet if not completed in class
Tuesday: Study for vocabulary quiz on words from the Chapter 3 vocabulary worksheet
Wednesday: Complete the Chapter 3 Review pg. 113 #1-17 question and answer if not completed in class
Thursday: Study for Chapter 3 Test
Tests/Quizzes
Wednesday: Chapter 3 Vocab Quiz
Friday: Chapter 3 Test
Read More28Aug, 20
August 31- September 4
Homework:
Monday: Begin writing Chapter 2 lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (due Thursday); Complete Hunters and Gatherers worksheet if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete Parallel Time Lines worksheet if not completed in class
Thursday: Both lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary are due for Chapter 2
Friday: Complete Chapter 2 Review if not completed in class (pg. 77 #1-16) students must write the question and answer
Quizzes/Tests
Friday: Chapter 2 vocabulary quiz on lessons 1 and 2
Read More21Aug, 20
August 24th-28th
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 2 Lesson 1 vocabulary
Thursday: Complete Chapter 2 Lesson 2 vocabulary
Friday: Review for Chapter 2 vocabulary quiz
Tests/Quizzes
Monday: Chapter 1 Test (Be sure to study the chapter 1 review and the notes I gave in class on Friday. You can also study any worksheets that we have done in class)
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August 17-21
Homework:
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 1 lesson 4 vocabulary if not completed in class
Thursday: Complete Chapter 1 Review if not completed in class (pg. 49 #1-15 question and answer)
Tests/Quizzes:
Tuesday: Chapter 1 vocabulary quiz on words from lessons 1 and 2
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07Aug, 20
Aug 10th-14th
Homework:
Wednesday: Begin writing Chapter 1 Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (due Fri)
Thursday: Complete Chapter 1 Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary if not completed (due Fri)
Tests/Quizzes:
Begin reviewing for vocabulary quiz on Chapter 1 Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary (Quiz on Tuesday Aug 18)
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05Aug, 20
Welcome Back to School 2020-2021
Welcome back to school! I am excited to be back in the class with you! This year we have to work together to make it the best year it can be considering everything that is going on around the world. One thing is certain though, and that is that we serve a faithful God! Here is some general information about me and some expectations for the school year.
Facts About my Teacher
- – My name is Sara van Someren
- – Graduated High School from First Baptist
- – Graduated college from Southeastern Louisiana University with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education K-12
- – Married in May of 2016
- – Two sons named Maximus and Tiberius
- – Born and raised in First Baptist Church and participated in:
- o Children’s Church
- o Bible Drill
- o Church Choir
- o Sunday School
Important Information
- School website: fbcseagles.com
- My email: sara.vansomeren@fbcseagles.com
- All grades can be found on headmaster
- All Homework and Tests can be found on the school website
Expectations
- Always be prepared for class
- Follow ALL classroom and school procedures
- Respect each other and yourselves
- Always do your best!
20Apr, 20
Suggestions for remainder of April
Finish reading Chapter 17 and go over the review questions and vocabulary for each lesson as extra practice.
You can create vocab quizzes for yourself and your family! You can also create quizzes with questions from the lessons you have read and test your parents to see how much history they remember! Make it a game and have some fun.
Once you have finished Chapter 17, begin looking through Chapter 18. This chapter includes the World Wars and some other interesting times of war. Look up a documentary or two online about the wars! Make sure to go over the review questions at the end of each lesson to check yourself for comprehension.
I miss you guys so much! You can always email me with any questions!!
Read More06Apr, 20
Suggestions for April 6- April 10
Please remember for the month of April these assignments are just suggestions to keep your mind growing. They do not need to be turned into me and are not graded.
First Assignment: Read Chapter 17 lesson 3 pages 578-583
Second Assignment: Research Harriet Beecher Stowe and see her contributions to end slavery in the United States
Third Assignment: Read Chapter 17 lesson 4 pages 584-589. Go over the questions at the end of the lesson in the lesson 4 review.
I miss all of you and hope you all are enjoying your time at home. Remember to keep praying for our nation and world! God is always in control!
Read More30Mar, 20
Suggestions for March 30- April 3
Email: [email protected]
First Assignment:
Read Chapter 17 lesson 2 pages 572-577 then complete the lesson review on pg. 577 #1-6.
Second Assignment:
Create a list of the advances in technology that were made during the Industrial Revolution. List as many as you can find throughout lesson 2.
Read More25Mar, 20
Wednesday March 25th- Friday March 27
Your second assignment this week will be due this Friday by 8:00pm
You will need to read pages 570-571 that describe what an editorial cartoon is. Once you read over those pages you are going to create your own editorial cartoon that represents your opinions about a current event in our world (yes, you can do the corona virus). Don’t worry if you aren’t an artist, just do your best!
Read More23Mar, 20
Monday March 23- Wednesday March 25
Email: [email protected]
Hey everyone! I hope you all are doing well! I want to encourage you all to spend a little of your extra time diving into some Scripture and spending time in prayer! I miss you guys!
This week you will have two assignments. Your first assignment will be due this Wednesday by 3:00pm. On Wednesday I will post your next assignment that will be due by Friday.
First assignment due Wednesday by 3:00
Using the lesson you previously read, (lesson 1 from chapter 17) you are going to compare and contrast the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Include the causes of the revolutions and the effects of the revolutions. You can write it in paragraph form or you can create a chart. Please include as much information as you can find from your textbooks.
If you have any questions, just send me an email!
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18Mar, 20
March 16-20
Email: [email protected]
Hey 6th grade! I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy! I just wanted to remind you that we serve a mighty God who is always in control even when it may seem like things are too big for control. Nothing is too big or too great for our God!
You all should be finished with your papers for your social studies fair and should just have your boards left to finish. Please be working on your boards during this time at home and get them completed.
We are going to start our next chapter since you all are almost done with the social studies fair requirements.
This week’s assignment:
Due Friday March 20th
We will begin Chapter 17 this week. This week’s assignment will be to read Chapter 17 lesson 1 pages 564-569. You will then type a fact sheet that includes 3 facts for EACH section that is in RED LETTERS. There are a total of four sections in lesson 1 which means you should have a total of 12 facts on your fact sheet.
When you complete it please email it to me. If you don’t have a computer to type it on you can write it and have your parents take a picture and email it to me from their phones.
If you have questions or need anything please don’t hesitate to contact me through email.
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02Mar, 20
March 2-6
Monday- Wednesday: Work on Board Games in class
Thursday and Friday: Work on Exam Review
Read More18Feb, 20
Week of February 17-21
Tuesday: Complete Chapter 14 lesson 4 review #1-6 if not completed in class
Wednesday: Complete Chapter 14 Review if not completed in class
Friday: Chapter 14 Test
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