Gloria Dei Lutheran Middle School
Grades 6^th – 8^th
Supply List 6^th | 7^th | 8^th

Mrs. Dadez – 6^th Grade -Website – Email: LDadez@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Powell- 7^th Grade – Website – Apowell@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Vogt – 8^th Grade - Science – Website – Email: AMVogt@gloriadei.net

Ms. Vaught – Spanish – Website – Email: VSVaught@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Walter – Math – Website – Email: CWalter@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Smith – Music – Email: SSmith@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Batten – Art / Public Speaking – Email: AMBatten@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Capone – Computers – Website – Email: MCapone@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Mahan – Website – Email: RMahan@gloriadei.net

Mrs. Olson – Website – Email: Jolson@gloriadei.net

MIDDLE SCHOOL - Grades 6^th – 8th

The Middle School provides a warm, welcoming environment and an educational program designed to prepare students for life beyond the middle school years in and out of the classroom. The focus is on learning as a process and developing skills that will lead to thoughtful and effective problem solving in each subject. Our teachers understand that each student will approach material a little differently and at a slightly different pace.

Our experienced teachers are passionate and dedicated educators. They are content area experts, who excel at coaching students to be independent and thoughtful learners, while promoting creativity and higher level thinking skills. Their approach to teaching reflects a belief that the middle-school years when students are taking their first steps toward the changes of adolescence can be a time for extraordinary learning. Our program provides structure and support as they encounter these changes.

CHAPEL & DAILY DEVOTIONS

Gloria Dei Lutheran School is a ministry of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Students learn and grow in a nurturing Christian atmosphere where values, morals, civility, and Biblical principles are taught and modeled by all staff members. Students attend a weekly chapel service and participate in daily devotions within their home base. We teach students to honor and respect God and others as well as themselves.

CURRICULUM

· Strong academic core with enriching resource/elective schedule

· Students will experience changing of classes for all subjects.

· Literature, language, composition, science, social studies, and Algebra, Pre-Algebra or basic math taught daily

· Organization & study skills

· Fully equipped computer lab. Computer instruction to include - digital photography, Microsoft Publisher,
web design, and production of a newspaper

· Interactive technology provided in each classroom

· Physical Education units: soccer skills, yoga, aerobics, bowling, volleyball, line dancing, etc.

· Art - drawing, painting

· Music - hand bells, choral singing

· Spanish

· Health, First Aid & CPR

· Library and research skills

· Field trips

· Hot lunch program

· Transportation available

ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The goal of our athletic program is to help all students develop a lifelong enthusiasm for activity and fitness, so Gloria Dei is a place where staying fit is about having fun. During the school day, a fitness oriented physical education class is offered that includes introduction to soccer, yoga, aerobics, line dancing, bowling, skating, volleyball etc.

To foster social growth and peer interaction, we offer a variety of after school options and activities for our students.

· Band

· Chess Club

· Book Club

· Battle of the Books

· Study Hall

· Community Service Projects

· Digital Photography

· Movie & Pizza Nights

· Skating & Bowling Events

· School Dance

· Additional activities will be added with student interest and input.