After touring our new facility across the road yesterday, I cannot express how exciting I am. This space will actually be so much better then where we are now. I cannot thank Debbie Black enough for her hard work and diligence in getting us into this facility.....THANK YOU!! This is really going to be a wonderful blessing for us. I know God's hand has been all over this :)To my knowledge, we will finish off the semester at Calvary Chapel, and then in the spring we will move across the street.
PLEASE READ: The next two weeks are the last of semester, I cannot believe how fast this year went!!! I am still a bit in shock and awe. If you are keeping up with the guide then you know these last weeks are chock full of work. I mean CHOCK FULL! I had a pep talk with the kids yesterday on communicating with their teacher. There are some in the class that need to do everything as assigned and don't you dare lower the bar for them. But there are others that may be overwhelmed by the load. Please be communicating with your children what your expectations are. There is no need for a student to feel exasperated by the work load. With that in mind, I do need to say, please do not lower the bar to where it is no effort at all. You know where your student will be challenged appropriately and please set the expectations accordingly. As a parent/teacher myself I am prayerfully considering now what will help my son excel according to his talents.
Thank you Mollie for snack....MUFFINS!!! YUM! Next week the Thomas' are up!
Important Dates:
Week 15: I will be providing pizzas for lunch. I have asked the kids to ask parents for who can bring in drinks This will also be an optional PJ day
December 5th Monday is the NEW DATE for the ice skate party in downtown Greensboro. I know a couple children had conflicts with a game on Tuesday. Also, siblings are invited as well! I have talked with the Ice House staff, and have not received a price yet, but I do believe it should fall around $5 a person.
One last note. If you know that you will be changing things up come spring semester, please communicate this with me. Whether it will be just the Math or Latin, or everything. I take December to plan and it is helpful to know these things :) Also, I like to remind people now versus at Christmas time, spring payment is due by the 1st week we come back. My payment to CC is due almost immediately after this. As always, if a payment plan is needed, I am more than willing to work with that ;)
Math: OK parents, the kids have permission......TO DO 3 LESSONS! Yup, that's right. Lessons 53 and 55 are almost redundant. With the extra load in other places, I gave them permission to lighten it up here this week.
Homework: Lessons 53 - 56 (doubled checked LOL) Skipping the Mixed Practice for lessons 53 or 55. We should be up to test 10 at this point. I suggested the children grade their daily work and moms grade the tests. Week 15 Quiz is coming, maybe 10 problems.
Latin: We introduced adjectives and reviewed Declension endings.
Homework: Purple book pages 72 - 78. Ex. 86, 88, 89 Blue Book rules 72 - 76 Week 15 exam will include, declension endings, grammar rules from purple book, vocabulary, and easy parsing. It will look alike the previous test.
Accelerated Homework: pgs. 108 - 119 There are a lot of exercises, it is the teachers discretion how many are done. They will have a separate exam on week 15.
IEW: We discussed......THE SUPER DUPER ESSAY!! Yes, an essay is due on the Responsibilities of a Christian. We talked about what makes an essay different from a report, the "whys" and "opinions". An essay analyzes while a report simply states facts. You need to discuss with your student which essay you expect here. There are at least 5 to 6 students that need to do the super duper :) I also handed out the parameters for the final writing project due week 15.
Homework: Complete your essay! Remember, time management is the key here. Get your planning done today!! That give you tomorrow to rough draft, and two days to dress-up and decorate. When needing a break you can daydream about the creative paper due week 15.
Rhetoric: After a brief pep talk on keeping the side talking on topic, we had an excellent discussion. We talked this week about lack of faith and doubt. Some even shared their own testimony on wrestling with this very topic. (It was beautiful) We ended with the fact that God is big enough to deal with our doubt and will lead us just where we need to be :) AMEN!! Please continue these discussions with your child :)
Homework: chapter 13 both books, filling in the study pages and workouts in the blue book. Remember we are reading for understanding, not just to check that box. Add questions 37 - 39. We just might see jeopardy come out on Week 15!
Science: I cannot express how glad I am that reptiles are done :) Three words........Fluffy the snake!
Homework: Next up Fish! At least 2 sources and a bibliography.
Geography: I saw the first twinge of ......are you really going to test us on Europe?!?!? Yes, next week. We had fun with terms in class, and with Ms. Bonnie's need of an editor.
Homework: STUDY FOR EUROPE!! Do not forget to add new terms. Week 15 will be the "mid-term". The point sheets will be based on countries, states, and provinces. Capitals and features, will be bonus. I might have an award for most bonus points?
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Week 12
It's at this point of the year I always say, if we were in Foundations we would be done :) So close, 3 more weeks! I cannot believe how the time has flown by!! Too fast :(
IEW: We read our papers and everytime I think they cannot get better....THEY DO!! We have a very talented writing class, hence me "upping the bar" this week in our assignment.
Homework: You will notice homework is lighter in other subjects Lesson 25. They will read the book of job as a source. I told them to pay special attention to the instructions at the bottom of page 103 that tell us the difference between a report and an essay, THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Essay writing is what we will be doing for the rest of the year. Also a possible outline:
Rhetoric: Great discussion and we talked about Ms. Bonnie playing more and more "angel's advocate" and "arguing with them" to help them learn how to defend their point of view. We also took a pop quiz with Rhetoric Questions. I loved hearing, "Well, we should always be prepared to give an answer!" LOL
Homework: Chapter 12 both books filling out the study sheets and workout in blue book. Add questions 37-39
Science: Great reports!! Some frogs were so cute!! Not cute...the snakes. And if I haven't stated, I am not encouraging anyone to bring in any "pets" :) And Mollie got us all! She taught us about copperhead snake bites.
Homework: If they did reptiles this week, then amphibians or vice versa. As always, two sources with a bibliography.
Geography: We drew Europe as a group effort. They are really coming along!!
Homework: Keep practicing Europe. Test is week 14 (2 more weeks) Mid Term Week 15 Add terms.
- Please see the separate email sent out concerning location change. This will not be until Spring semester.
- We have one more week if you wish to turn in picture forms. If you have foundations students, you can put them in Erin's folder. Or you can turn your forms directly to myself and I will get them to her. As always you are not obligated to buy anything ;) (If you need an order form please email me and I will PDF it back to you)
- Week 15 will be a pizza party, I will be springing for plain and pepperoni pizza's and bring paper products. If a couple people could bring a 2 liter or drink that would be great. This will also be an optinoal PJ day.
- Yes it is almost lunch time, the kids knew yesterday that I would be blogging late. So this should not have been an excuse for not completing work this morning. We discussed plenty that could be done without the blog :) On that note, David Crowder was a fantastic evening of worship and praise!! Although, getting in at 1am I was reminded that I am no longer in my 20's LOL
- Thank you Mullins for snack! Next week the Gaines have snack.
- The tentative date for our holiday get together is December 6th. I am looking at the little rink that they create in downtown Greensboro. As soon as someone calls me back with details I will pass them along. (Last year it was like $5 a skater and we skated from about 4 to 6pm)
Math: We discussed the next four lessons. I asked if anyone was needing help with anything, and you could hear crickets. So please, if you know your student is struggling let me know, I am here to help. They do seem to understand quite well in class.
Homework: Lessons 53 through 56 and they have permission to use a calculator with decimal problems
Latin: We took our vocabulary quiz. And practiced vocab with pictures. We also practiced our parsing.
Homework: pgs. 64 - 71 in the purple book. Ex. 75, 83 Review grammar rules, vocabulary, endings
Accelerated Homework: pgs. 99 - 108 Keep up with grammar rules. We are now introducing verbs! YEAH! Exercises are at the discretion of the teacher.
IEW: We read our papers and everytime I think they cannot get better....THEY DO!! We have a very talented writing class, hence me "upping the bar" this week in our assignment.
Homework: You will notice homework is lighter in other subjects Lesson 25. They will read the book of job as a source. I told them to pay special attention to the instructions at the bottom of page 103 that tell us the difference between a report and an essay, THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Essay writing is what we will be doing for the rest of the year. Also a possible outline:
I Job's sufferings (intro)
A. Topic A
1. detail
2.details, more details
B. Topic B
1.Details
2. More Details
C. Topic C
1. Details
2. More details
Conclusion Rhetoric: Great discussion and we talked about Ms. Bonnie playing more and more "angel's advocate" and "arguing with them" to help them learn how to defend their point of view. We also took a pop quiz with Rhetoric Questions. I loved hearing, "Well, we should always be prepared to give an answer!" LOL
Homework: Chapter 12 both books filling out the study sheets and workout in blue book. Add questions 37-39
Science: Great reports!! Some frogs were so cute!! Not cute...the snakes. And if I haven't stated, I am not encouraging anyone to bring in any "pets" :) And Mollie got us all! She taught us about copperhead snake bites.
Homework: If they did reptiles this week, then amphibians or vice versa. As always, two sources with a bibliography.
Geography: We drew Europe as a group effort. They are really coming along!!
Homework: Keep practicing Europe. Test is week 14 (2 more weeks) Mid Term Week 15 Add terms.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Week 11
The two talks the kids were probably sick of hearing by the end of the day:
1)The Classical Model, we talked about putting in those pegs (the grammar stage) and how they are ready for the dialectic stage. But if the pegs are not in place then they cannot answer the questions that help bring about more dialectic discussion. STUDY THE GRAMMAR :)
2)My seating chart failed. Lots of extra talking not on topic today. Much disrespect of peers going on. Someone trying to read their paper had to wait for the chatter to die down before starting.
All in all a good day though!
Snacks this week were Ms. Debbie's most famous cupcakes...YUM! Thank you. Next week the Mullins are up :)
Next week is costume if your child so deems :) Also, Ms. Bonnie will have some treats as well.
Math: We went over the next four lessons. No one had questions so I assume we are on track. Please encourage your child to ask questions if they do not understand. I allot class time for this :)
Homework: Lessons 45 - 48
Latin: We took our endings quiz. I told them they are competing against themselves. I will be giving this test again soon, to improve each time. We also declined some nouns and talked a lot about gender. Understanding seems to be there!
Homework: Next week vocab quiz! Purple Book pages 62 -63 Ex. 71-74 Blue Book 69-71 and grammar rules
Accelerated: Chapter 8, as well as vocab quiz next week. Remember keep up with those grammar rules in the purple book.
IEW: We had a little fun and read each others papers anonymously then tried to guess who was who's. On page 95 is some more ly words I didn't want them to miss and we discussed how emphasis on syllables can change the meaning of the word.
Homework: Lesson 23 ORYour own research/story. It must follow the pattern set up as far a introduction, 3 topics, and conclusion. So not any old story will work here. But there is a lot of creative liberty. REMEMBER said is a banned word :) I was very impressed with last weeks papers and sure I will be again!
Rhetoric: We discussed Chapter 10 in both books.
Homework: Chapter 11 both books. DO THE STUDY GUIDE AND WORKOUT :) Keep up with cat questions, you know how when Ms. Bonnie has candy the questions may come out! We are now up to #33
Science: Great reports on Owls....some of the pictures...outstanding!!
Homework: This week Amphibians. (With next week being reptiles, I told them they could switch them around, as long as they do one of each :) OK can't help but think of Over the Hedge :)
Geography: We spent about 1/2 the time reviewing Europe today and then the other 1/2 of the time playing the game I had planned with IEW. Lots of creative juices flowing :)
Homework: Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review
Europe should be practiced daily with all countries and capitals added at this point. (Adding in features next week) TEST FOR EUROPE WEEK 14 (this is different then guide)
1)The Classical Model, we talked about putting in those pegs (the grammar stage) and how they are ready for the dialectic stage. But if the pegs are not in place then they cannot answer the questions that help bring about more dialectic discussion. STUDY THE GRAMMAR :)
2)My seating chart failed. Lots of extra talking not on topic today. Much disrespect of peers going on. Someone trying to read their paper had to wait for the chatter to die down before starting.
All in all a good day though!
Snacks this week were Ms. Debbie's most famous cupcakes...YUM! Thank you. Next week the Mullins are up :)
Next week is costume if your child so deems :) Also, Ms. Bonnie will have some treats as well.
Math: We went over the next four lessons. No one had questions so I assume we are on track. Please encourage your child to ask questions if they do not understand. I allot class time for this :)
Homework: Lessons 45 - 48
Latin: We took our endings quiz. I told them they are competing against themselves. I will be giving this test again soon, to improve each time. We also declined some nouns and talked a lot about gender. Understanding seems to be there!
Homework: Next week vocab quiz! Purple Book pages 62 -63 Ex. 71-74 Blue Book 69-71 and grammar rules
Accelerated: Chapter 8, as well as vocab quiz next week. Remember keep up with those grammar rules in the purple book.
IEW: We had a little fun and read each others papers anonymously then tried to guess who was who's. On page 95 is some more ly words I didn't want them to miss and we discussed how emphasis on syllables can change the meaning of the word.
Homework: Lesson 23 ORYour own research/story. It must follow the pattern set up as far a introduction, 3 topics, and conclusion. So not any old story will work here. But there is a lot of creative liberty. REMEMBER said is a banned word :) I was very impressed with last weeks papers and sure I will be again!
Rhetoric: We discussed Chapter 10 in both books.
Homework: Chapter 11 both books. DO THE STUDY GUIDE AND WORKOUT :) Keep up with cat questions, you know how when Ms. Bonnie has candy the questions may come out! We are now up to #33
Science: Great reports on Owls....some of the pictures...outstanding!!
Homework: This week Amphibians. (With next week being reptiles, I told them they could switch them around, as long as they do one of each :) OK can't help but think of Over the Hedge :)
Geography: We spent about 1/2 the time reviewing Europe today and then the other 1/2 of the time playing the game I had planned with IEW. Lots of creative juices flowing :)
Homework: Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review
Europe should be practiced daily with all countries and capitals added at this point. (Adding in features next week) TEST FOR EUROPE WEEK 14 (this is different then guide)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Week 10 Time is Flying!!
Hopefully everyone is finding their 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) wind right now. We are in the home stretch. Let me encourage everyone to stay the course! Work diligently, as unto the Lord, these last 5 weeks of class, break is on it's way! I also wish to encourage all my Moms and Dads to pick up a book on what the Classical Model is. Even is you have been in this program a long time, it is wonderful to refresh our point of view :)
Picture Day was quite a success!! THANK YOU everyone for your cooperation in helping the day flow so smoothly. Check out this blast from the past! You may (or may not) recognize some of these faces: John and Casey Mahoney (of course), Caleb, Emily, and Daniel Shirley, William and David Bortins, Chris Blackburn, Maggie Richardson....just to name off a few :)
Upcoming dates:
Nov. 1st is costume day (or as always, be yourself day:) If your student has a costume or any candy treats, that is the day to wear/bring in
Thank you Hannah Soots for snack!! Cookies pops....LOVED :) The Blacks are up for snack again next week. Weeks 12 and 13 are blank....any takers?
Math: We reviewed the next 4 lessons. Pre-Algebra is starting to get fun!
Homework: Lessons 41 - 44 One done daily is really the best formula :)
Latin: Our Latin time was cut shorter by pictures. But we did add our 5th declension endings and reviewed all declensions. We also went over vocabulary and the importance of derivatives.
Homework: Work on memorizing those endings, quiz next week. (Spelling counts here) Pages 56 -61 in the Purple Book. Add the new vocabulary. Blue Book: 65 -66 Exercises 65 -68
Accelerated Homework: Work through Chapter 7, adding vocabulary and grammar rules. Working exercises 84 - 94. (On the exercises, the teacher will determine how much of each exercise will need to be completed) Also, be prepared for the endings quiz next week. Yes you are working ahead, but this is still the Classical Model. Learn the grammar :)
IEW: TEACHERS YOUR CHILD HAS PERMISSION TO DAYDREAM A LITTLE :) This weeks assignment is creative writing and I asked them to spend some time today daydreaming about the Garden of Eden AFTER they read through the example stories. We went over the 5 paragraph model and what makes a good introduction and conclusion (all of this in your IEW book)
Homework: Lesson 21, 5 paragraph model on the Garden of Eden
Science: Butterflies was a nice break from insects :)
Homework: Owls/ Birds of Prey as always at least 2 resources and bibliography
Rhetoric: I noticed some kids are not filling out their study sheets and some are working on next weeks assignment during the seminar. Please encourage your child that this time of discussion is for them to participate and be a part of ;) Also, we fill out the study sheets for a number of reasons. It helps your student remember what they read and it is an exercise in reading for understanding.
Homework: Chapter 10 in both books filling out the study sheets and workout. Add Cat questions 28 - 30. (With candy week around the corner, you may wish to not get behind here ;)
Geography: I was SOOOOO impressed with every ones tests scores. Improvement across the board! So much so it inspired me to create a new award. Starting next test we will give out certificates for improvement. There will be bronze, silver, and gold awards for those who improve their percentages more than %5. We reviewed Europe and played a fun geography game :)
Homework: REVIEW!!! Continue to work on Europe. We should be working on all Countries this week.
Upcoming dates:
Nov. 1st is costume day (or as always, be yourself day:) If your student has a costume or any candy treats, that is the day to wear/bring in
Thank you Hannah Soots for snack!! Cookies pops....LOVED :) The Blacks are up for snack again next week. Weeks 12 and 13 are blank....any takers?
Math: We reviewed the next 4 lessons. Pre-Algebra is starting to get fun!
Homework: Lessons 41 - 44 One done daily is really the best formula :)
Latin: Our Latin time was cut shorter by pictures. But we did add our 5th declension endings and reviewed all declensions. We also went over vocabulary and the importance of derivatives.
Homework: Work on memorizing those endings, quiz next week. (Spelling counts here) Pages 56 -61 in the Purple Book. Add the new vocabulary. Blue Book: 65 -66 Exercises 65 -68
Accelerated Homework: Work through Chapter 7, adding vocabulary and grammar rules. Working exercises 84 - 94. (On the exercises, the teacher will determine how much of each exercise will need to be completed) Also, be prepared for the endings quiz next week. Yes you are working ahead, but this is still the Classical Model. Learn the grammar :)
IEW: TEACHERS YOUR CHILD HAS PERMISSION TO DAYDREAM A LITTLE :) This weeks assignment is creative writing and I asked them to spend some time today daydreaming about the Garden of Eden AFTER they read through the example stories. We went over the 5 paragraph model and what makes a good introduction and conclusion (all of this in your IEW book)
Homework: Lesson 21, 5 paragraph model on the Garden of Eden
Science: Butterflies was a nice break from insects :)
Homework: Owls/ Birds of Prey as always at least 2 resources and bibliography
Rhetoric: I noticed some kids are not filling out their study sheets and some are working on next weeks assignment during the seminar. Please encourage your child that this time of discussion is for them to participate and be a part of ;) Also, we fill out the study sheets for a number of reasons. It helps your student remember what they read and it is an exercise in reading for understanding.
Homework: Chapter 10 in both books filling out the study sheets and workout. Add Cat questions 28 - 30. (With candy week around the corner, you may wish to not get behind here ;)
Geography: I was SOOOOO impressed with every ones tests scores. Improvement across the board! So much so it inspired me to create a new award. Starting next test we will give out certificates for improvement. There will be bronze, silver, and gold awards for those who improve their percentages more than %5. We reviewed Europe and played a fun geography game :)
Homework: REVIEW!!! Continue to work on Europe. We should be working on all Countries this week.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Week 9 or Rainy Day "Kayoss" (that was for Ross:)
First off, I have to say, even on rainy and chatty days....THANK YOU for the blessing of working with your children. They always make me smile, and just bring me such joy. I said good bye to Mr. Sean as he left for a three week trip this morning and by the end of math, those kids had me smiling already :)
OK, this time I mean it LOL PICTURE DAY NEXT WEEK! Come on sun!
Also, from here on out in Latin, I will be posting two possible homework assignments. Those who need it, I have talked to and the kids know which one to follwo :)
THANK YOU THURMONDS! Cookies are always a treat :) Next week, Soots.
Upcoming dates to keep in mind:
Homework: Lessons 37 -40 Make sure you are keeping up with tests!
Latin: We introduced the 4th declension. We also took a short vocabulary quiz and played some games with vocabulary. I forgot to put the cattle call out there for more silly sentences :)
Homework: Pages 51-55 in purple book Exercises 56-60 Grammar: 51,55,66 Review! Review! Review!
Accelerated Homework: You can work ahead in Chapters 4, 5, and 6. These are very short chapters, this is not a joke.
IEW: In class we read some phenomenal papers! I talked about playing around more with decorations. Also we went through Lesson 18 in class and talked about a research report.
Homework: Lesson 19.
Geography: Test Day! Also, Mollie shared some very neat artifacts from Argentina. We talked about the importance of review and just because we have 4 weeks for Europe does not mean we wait until the last minute :)
Homework: Begin Europe!! I WILL BE TESTING ON EUROPE WEEK 14. (This is different from the guide) Week 15 will be a mid-term for review. (The mid term will not include features, only countries will be required. Capitals are up to the teacher)
Science: I am thoroughly grossed out now and ready for the beautiful butterflies of next week :) We did have fun with our picture contest. Thank you Casey and Emily our guest judges!
Homework: Butterflies As always at least 2 sources and bibliography
Rhetoric: We discussed some heavy topics today. I really wish to encourage you to continue these conversations with your children. There was a lot of chit chat, but overall I believe they were understanding the gist of the topic.
Homework: Chapters 9 in both books and work up to question 27!!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS!!!!
OK, this time I mean it LOL PICTURE DAY NEXT WEEK! Come on sun!
Also, from here on out in Latin, I will be posting two possible homework assignments. Those who need it, I have talked to and the kids know which one to follwo :)
THANK YOU THURMONDS! Cookies are always a treat :) Next week, Soots.
Upcoming dates to keep in mind:
- Nov. 1st Optional Costume day if you would like to wear a costume, or hand out candy and such ;)
- The last day of class (ONLY 6 WEEKS!!! Where did time go??) I will be ordering pizza's and this may be an optional PJ day, we will see as we get closer what the concenus is.
- Also the first or second Tuesday after Thanksgiving there will be a Christmas get together. Please keep this in mind when scheduling those holiday events that start creeping up soon :)
Homework: Lessons 37 -40 Make sure you are keeping up with tests!
Latin: We introduced the 4th declension. We also took a short vocabulary quiz and played some games with vocabulary. I forgot to put the cattle call out there for more silly sentences :)
Homework: Pages 51-55 in purple book Exercises 56-60 Grammar: 51,55,66 Review! Review! Review!
Accelerated Homework: You can work ahead in Chapters 4, 5, and 6. These are very short chapters, this is not a joke.
IEW: In class we read some phenomenal papers! I talked about playing around more with decorations. Also we went through Lesson 18 in class and talked about a research report.
Homework: Lesson 19.
Geography: Test Day! Also, Mollie shared some very neat artifacts from Argentina. We talked about the importance of review and just because we have 4 weeks for Europe does not mean we wait until the last minute :)
Homework: Begin Europe!! I WILL BE TESTING ON EUROPE WEEK 14. (This is different from the guide) Week 15 will be a mid-term for review. (The mid term will not include features, only countries will be required. Capitals are up to the teacher)
Science: I am thoroughly grossed out now and ready for the beautiful butterflies of next week :) We did have fun with our picture contest. Thank you Casey and Emily our guest judges!
Homework: Butterflies As always at least 2 sources and bibliography
Rhetoric: We discussed some heavy topics today. I really wish to encourage you to continue these conversations with your children. There was a lot of chit chat, but overall I believe they were understanding the gist of the topic.
Homework: Chapters 9 in both books and work up to question 27!!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS!!!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Week 8 Over the Hill!
I do not know if it was the visit from Ms. Bertha Bog or the seat assignments that did it, but today the kids did sooooooo GREAT with keeping the talking to a minimum :) I was so proud of them. Oh...who is Bertha Bog????
Her Story...
Miss Bertha Bog's Tale
Our class...
PICTURE DAY!!!!! NEXT WEEK!!!! Even if you are not planning on purchasing pictures, please plan on having your child's picture taken for a yearbook that Foundations is putting together. Families who do not have children in Foundations can have their pictures made starting at 8:50am. (Please try to come early if you can) Families with children in Foundations can come get their child when it is their turn throughout the day. Erin is aware we have a Latin quiz at 10am. There will also be a group picture at lunchtime. All pictures for Challenge A will most likely be finished before we come back from lunch.
Thank you Shaw family for fantastic snacks :) Next week the Thurmonds' have snack.
Math: We reviewed 4 more lessons, we went on the fast side. Please have your child tag any problems that are a problem and we have time to go over them in class :)
Homework: Lessons 33 - 36
Bertha Bog's Homework: Lessons 33 - 45 All problems and tests!!
Latin: Today in class we handed back tests, there were a lot of exercises on this test. As previously stated the biggest thing to work on is declension endings and vocabulary. We played a massive vocabulary game.
Homework: Purple Book-Read through 42-50 Working Examples-41, 42, 46, 51 Blue Book-58-61
Bertha Bog's Homework: Finish chapter 3 and 4 and 5!!
IEW: We read our IEW stories and talked about keeping our writing in the same tense throughout our stories (past, present, or future)
Homework: You can complete Lesson 15 (Daniel and the Lions) or your can create a story from the cat pictures I sent home. Either way, make sure you are outlining, rough drafting, and final drafting.
Bertha Bog's Homework: Oh you know one story is not enough for her. There needs to be at least 3 stories in MLA format. 500 words a piece, no more, no less!
Rhetoric: Awesome discussion today with our chapters...everybody participated!! Great job guys!! We also played some buzz board games with the "cat" questions.
Homework: Read Chapter 8 both books and TAKE NOTES IN YOUR BLUE BOOKS :) Add "Cat" questions 22 - 24
Bertha Bog's homework: While you are reading let's do 3 more chapters of each book and finish up memorizing those Cat Questions!!
Science: I believe today's reports on arachnids was enough to give me the willies for a week! Good job everyone :)
Homework: Insects! At least 2 sources, and bibliography. Don't forget picture contest next week!!
Bertha Bog's Homework: You must label your insect and write a separate report for each part. At least 6 resources and a handwritten bibliography!
Geography: Today we handed back tests....FANTASTIC JOB EVERYONE!! Tremendous improvement for each from the first test! KUDOS!!! We also played review games.
Homework: Prepare for South America test next week! Review.
Bertha Bog's Homework: Good grief isn't that enough??
Her Story...
Miss Bertha Bog's Tale
Our class...
PICTURE DAY!!!!! NEXT WEEK!!!! Even if you are not planning on purchasing pictures, please plan on having your child's picture taken for a yearbook that Foundations is putting together. Families who do not have children in Foundations can have their pictures made starting at 8:50am. (Please try to come early if you can) Families with children in Foundations can come get their child when it is their turn throughout the day. Erin is aware we have a Latin quiz at 10am. There will also be a group picture at lunchtime. All pictures for Challenge A will most likely be finished before we come back from lunch.
Thank you Shaw family for fantastic snacks :) Next week the Thurmonds' have snack.
Math: We reviewed 4 more lessons, we went on the fast side. Please have your child tag any problems that are a problem and we have time to go over them in class :)
Homework: Lessons 33 - 36
Bertha Bog's Homework: Lessons 33 - 45 All problems and tests!!
Latin: Today in class we handed back tests, there were a lot of exercises on this test. As previously stated the biggest thing to work on is declension endings and vocabulary. We played a massive vocabulary game.
Homework: Purple Book-Read through 42-50 Working Examples-41, 42, 46, 51 Blue Book-58-61
Bertha Bog's Homework: Finish chapter 3 and 4 and 5!!
IEW: We read our IEW stories and talked about keeping our writing in the same tense throughout our stories (past, present, or future)
Homework: You can complete Lesson 15 (Daniel and the Lions) or your can create a story from the cat pictures I sent home. Either way, make sure you are outlining, rough drafting, and final drafting.
Bertha Bog's Homework: Oh you know one story is not enough for her. There needs to be at least 3 stories in MLA format. 500 words a piece, no more, no less!
Rhetoric: Awesome discussion today with our chapters...everybody participated!! Great job guys!! We also played some buzz board games with the "cat" questions.
Homework: Read Chapter 8 both books and TAKE NOTES IN YOUR BLUE BOOKS :) Add "Cat" questions 22 - 24
Bertha Bog's homework: While you are reading let's do 3 more chapters of each book and finish up memorizing those Cat Questions!!
Science: I believe today's reports on arachnids was enough to give me the willies for a week! Good job everyone :)
Homework: Insects! At least 2 sources, and bibliography. Don't forget picture contest next week!!
Bertha Bog's Homework: You must label your insect and write a separate report for each part. At least 6 resources and a handwritten bibliography!
Geography: Today we handed back tests....FANTASTIC JOB EVERYONE!! Tremendous improvement for each from the first test! KUDOS!!! We also played review games.
Homework: Prepare for South America test next week! Review.
Bertha Bog's Homework: Good grief isn't that enough??
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Week 7 AKA My How time Flies!!!
Important Dates:
October 4th NEXT WEEK Wacky Tacky/PJ/or just be yourself day!
October 11th Picture Day
A quick reminder, electronics are not permitted during class time. Only during lunch or a break time may they come out. This has been an issue two weeks running. If it continues, I will ban electronics from the class. (Exception to this is communication with parents)
Yesterday was such a great day!! I was thinking with all this rainy weather we night not achieve much, but the kids did an awesome job of staying focused and kept me on track :)
Math: Introduced lessons 29 through 32. Everyone seems to be doing quite well. Please make sure you are testing periodically so we know if this is not the case.
Homework: Lessons 29 through 32
Latin: We took our Chapter 2 test. I introduced 3rd Declension, and 3rd declension I-stem. We reviewed what an appositive is and rules for gender in the 3rd declension.
Homework: Purple Book pages 35 -42; Blue Book 45 - 52, 53 - 57 Exercises at Parents discretion this week.
IEW: We read our papers....I LOVE the creativity! These kids are really expressing themselves well in their writing. We also reviewed decorations and talked about how to "extract" a story from pictures
Homework: Lesson 14. (**their check sheet says 15-16, it's ok, use it) This is the story of Esther.
Geography: We tested on Central America and the Antilles....I have never heard the room so quiet :)
Homework: We start on South America. We have 2 weeks for this as well, use your time wisely. ADD MORE TERMS :) FYI These countries can be set to the tune of Happy Birthday if listed alphabetically.
Science: we read our reports on mollusks! we definitely have some artists in class. Don't forget, there is an online bibliography you may use if teacher is ok with it. I make John write a couple bibliographies, then he can print a couple.
Homework: Arachnids........ewwwww! At least 2 sources (you may have more) and bibliography. Picture as well.
Rhetoric: We used a bit non-traditional approach to rhetoric this week. We were talking about what makes good science, our book had a theory that red heads run faster then other colored hair. So we tested this theory out (Zach was very gracious as I asked him to run again and again :) We also talked about "theories" the media will throw out at us as science. Such as black athletes are faster than white athletes, evolution as fact, and things that make you a "man". This led into our discussion of the Jesus as a pansy myth. What makes a real man? This discussion got pretty heavy, pretty fast as we discussed what crucifixion really was/is and that Christ could have "saved" himself at any moment and chose not to for our sanctification. That is a REAL man. I encouraged you to please continue these discussions with your children at home.
Homework: Chapter 7 both books filling in study guide. I encouraged them that if they are completing this task on Wednesday to make sure they review the material on Monday so they can really be a part of discussion. I forgot the buzzboard :( I will remember it next week!! Practice those questions, we are now up to 21!
October 4th NEXT WEEK Wacky Tacky/PJ/or just be yourself day!
October 11th Picture Day
A quick reminder, electronics are not permitted during class time. Only during lunch or a break time may they come out. This has been an issue two weeks running. If it continues, I will ban electronics from the class. (Exception to this is communication with parents)
Yesterday was such a great day!! I was thinking with all this rainy weather we night not achieve much, but the kids did an awesome job of staying focused and kept me on track :)
Math: Introduced lessons 29 through 32. Everyone seems to be doing quite well. Please make sure you are testing periodically so we know if this is not the case.
Homework: Lessons 29 through 32
Latin: We took our Chapter 2 test. I introduced 3rd Declension, and 3rd declension I-stem. We reviewed what an appositive is and rules for gender in the 3rd declension.
Homework: Purple Book pages 35 -42; Blue Book 45 - 52, 53 - 57 Exercises at Parents discretion this week.
IEW: We read our papers....I LOVE the creativity! These kids are really expressing themselves well in their writing. We also reviewed decorations and talked about how to "extract" a story from pictures
Homework: Lesson 14. (**their check sheet says 15-16, it's ok, use it) This is the story of Esther.
Geography: We tested on Central America and the Antilles....I have never heard the room so quiet :)
Homework: We start on South America. We have 2 weeks for this as well, use your time wisely. ADD MORE TERMS :) FYI These countries can be set to the tune of Happy Birthday if listed alphabetically.
Science: we read our reports on mollusks! we definitely have some artists in class. Don't forget, there is an online bibliography you may use if teacher is ok with it. I make John write a couple bibliographies, then he can print a couple.
Homework: Arachnids........ewwwww! At least 2 sources (you may have more) and bibliography. Picture as well.
Rhetoric: We used a bit non-traditional approach to rhetoric this week. We were talking about what makes good science, our book had a theory that red heads run faster then other colored hair. So we tested this theory out (Zach was very gracious as I asked him to run again and again :) We also talked about "theories" the media will throw out at us as science. Such as black athletes are faster than white athletes, evolution as fact, and things that make you a "man". This led into our discussion of the Jesus as a pansy myth. What makes a real man? This discussion got pretty heavy, pretty fast as we discussed what crucifixion really was/is and that Christ could have "saved" himself at any moment and chose not to for our sanctification. That is a REAL man. I encouraged you to please continue these discussions with your children at home.
Homework: Chapter 7 both books filling in study guide. I encouraged them that if they are completing this task on Wednesday to make sure they review the material on Monday so they can really be a part of discussion. I forgot the buzzboard :( I will remember it next week!! Practice those questions, we are now up to 21!
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