Because Jesus lives, I can ......... Week 5

How would you complete that sentence?  Did you make it personal?  We are quick to tell others that Jesus loves them.  I wanted to remind you today that Jesus LOVES YOU TOO!  He died for us, and even better rose for us!!  No other "god" can claim this!  Because my Jesus lives, today I can walk about in freedom from .........

This is the time of year where Challenge can become fun.  And by fun I mean overwhelming :) Sometimes the new load can be a bit much to adjust to.  Sometimes it is a matter of new responsibilities that can trigger this.  Sometimes at this age we are dealing with normal pre-teen awkwardness.  I saw a lot of this yesterday in class.  I want you guys to know.....it's going to be good ;)  God has this.  If we are struggling a bit in getting work done, in remembering responsibility, or just plain frustration with a subject, remember God has this.  Turn it all over to Him and he will create something beautiful with your Challenge A year.

Items of Business:

• We had to have the talk about making sure we are getting all our work done during the week.  I reiterated that I am here if needed for both teacher and student (email, txt, or call).
• I also reminded them that I am just the tutor, as far as what is expected in each subject, that is up to their teacher (that's you :). You know your child better then anyone else, please let them know what your expectations are for each subject. 
• Thank you Carlyssa for an excellent snack! Next week the Gaines have snack.

And away we go.....

Math: In class we reviewed lessons 21 - 24.  I also handed out some conversion stickers.
Homework: Lessons 21 - 24

Latin: In class we took a short quiz on vocabulary and rules.  We reviewed the new vocabulary.  I will be working this week on finding a good resource for pronunciation.  We split into groups and study together.  I collected up our declension homework, only 1/2 of these came back. 
Homework: Irony is there is a break from the blue book this week, as I know many of you just received your blue book :) Purple Book: Study pages 25 - 34. Work exercises 22 - 27.  Once again, it is up to your teacher how many of each exercise that you do.  Review old and study new vocabulary and grammar rules.  continue to work on memorizing 1st and 2nd declension endings and our 5 cases.

IEW: First, I have to say what a TALENTED group of writers we have in this class!  We reviewed the writing process and all our dress up's to this point.  I officially introduced all our sentence openers. 
Homework: This week Lesson 12 is due this week.  Next week Lesson 13 is due.  Both of these are the story model reflecting each paragraph topic sentence with a clincher.  They have permission to do a story of their choice for one of these weeks only.  So, pick this week if you wish to do lesson 12 or 13 from IEW text.

Geography: We tested on Canada....mixed reaction here.  Some were excited, some were not.  Hugs went to all :)We introduced Central America and the Antilles.
Homework: Going by the guide....start studying Central America and the Greater and Lesser Antilles.  Do not forget to add GEOGRAPHY TERMS  For some reason, this keep surprising everyone LOL

Science: Who knew herbs could be so entertaining!! I think we had a bit of the giggles, and I do not think we will ever know what really is so funny about milk thistle and lavendar :) Great reports!
Homework: This week trees.  As always at least 2 sources, bibliography and a picture ;)

Rhetoric: Great discussion outside while enjoying the beautiful weather!  We did discuss that prayer request needs to stay under 30 minutes LOL We just love talking to the Lord!
Homework: Do not forget catachism questions here!  We are now up to 15.  That's enough to play some games ;)  Read and FILL IN YOUR STUDY SHEETS AND WORKOUT for chapters 5 in each book.  I saw a lot of empty books and a few books never made it to class.