I hope this blog post finds you getting into a bit of a rhythm this week. If you just started laughing hysterically, don't worry....IT WILL COME :)
THANK YOU DEBBIE!! I heard how wonderful the cupcakes were. I believe the word used today was "epic"! Snack next week is........????? could you please come forward..LOL In all the excitment of the day, the snack sheet has gone home with someone. If you could please go through your child's back back and let me know if they have it. They can just bring it back next week, but feel free to share with the group who snack is next week :)
Another note of business: We had a lot of chattiness today. Usually this is the time when everyone starts to get more comfortable with the group. I really don't believe this is a heart issue for these children, I truly believe it is just a matter of learning to recognize what they are doing. (They just get so excited, and frankly I do too sometimes) But it did get so loud at one point Ms. Erin tutoring Latin next door had to ask us to quiet down. If you could back me on our rule of respect. (It is disrespectful to talk if someone else is talking) this would be helpful thank you :)
Math 8/7: Ms. Mary Beth will be emailing me a bio this week as well as contact information.
Math 1/2: We covered 4 lessons. We are still doing review for the most part, so simple stuff.
Homework: Lessons 13 - 16
Latin: We reviewed cases and 1st declension endings. I introduced 2 declension endings and the Accusative and Genative case. We also grazed over parsing the simple sentence, "You lost the game." (We had to fly through some material for time's sake, please email/call with any questions)
Homework: If we have not memorized cases/endings, let's really work on this. (we will just be adding more and more) Purple Book: read pages 11 -16; write new vocab on cards. Write new grammar rules on cards. Review all vocab and rules. Examples 5 - 8 GRADE THESE! Blue Book: add on 34-44. Study 1 - 44.
** For those with much Latin behind them I will be sending some extras and ideas to keep it interesting
IEW: I just have to take a minute here and say the papers I read this week.......BLEW ME AWAY!! For those of you worried your child did not participate in Essentials, please do not worry. Today their first Literature sheet came home with them as well. You may noticed tally marks at the bottom of the page. These will most likely NOT BE accurate. But they will be close. These are to give a student an idea of whether they may be using 20 verbs and 1 adjective. It can help them "balance" their dress-ups. I also sent home a page on commas that includes grammar rules for commas. I introduced the story model in lesson 6. Due to some extra talking and time, we did not get to thourouhly address lesson 6 as an example. You may wish to go through it with your child. We officially added strong verbs, which I have been hearing all along and the http://www.asiab/ clause. Now, last week the "because" clause could be placed anywhere within a sentence. This week the http://www.asiab/ "because" clause is actually a sentence opener.
Homework: Lesson 7; 3 paragraphs, using the story model in lesson 6 and check sheet
Geography: On weeks we test we will have Geography after lunch. from a first glance of things, I think these guys are going to be very happy with their points!
Homework: Start in on Canada. Do not forget to spend 5-10 minutes a day in Review of USA. Draw your USA map at least once a week from here on out. Also, don't forget! If you know anyone who has been to an interesting location in the USA or to Canada, invite them in for a presentation one afternoon:)
Rhetoric: Great discussion!! Staying on topic can be fun with this group (that includes myself BTW) But these guys are definitely ready to start delving into God's word and putting it in their brains and heart!
Homework: Chapter 3 both books, with study guide filled out, with workour filled out. Add catechism questions 7-9 (don't get behind on these guys, we play some fun games!)
Science: I love watching these guys present! The science pictures are fantastic as well.
Homework: Wildflowers! Can be general or specific. With a bibliography.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Week 2 :)
Another Fantastic Week!! I feel so very blessed with the group God has assembled this year.
Items of business:
Homework: Lessons 9 -12
Math Algebra 1/2: Lots of math grammar this week. Enjoy!
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: What fun we had declining nouns! Well I did anyway :) We introduced new vocabulary and how to study. We touched on verbs, more with those next week!
Homework: Purple Book: read pages 6 - 10; Write vocabulary on cards and study; Write 3 "rules" on cards and study; Examples 1 - 4 Blue Book: Continue to study 1 -33 (while they do not necessarily have to memorize these, the should be very familiar.)
IEW: The papers this week were phenomenal! We have some very talented writers among us. Students were very happy to learn they no longer need to "label" every dress-up, only underline them. We outlined a story again and introduced the dress up of Quality Adjective, dual adjectives, and the because clause.
Homework: Lesson 5, 2 paragraphs WITH CHECKSHEET!!
Rhetoric: Fantastic discussion today. I think we really got some minds turning and beginning the process of thinking logically for themselves. I cannot encourage you enough to do this subject right along with your child. I don't know, it could have been the spirit, but some even felt the earth move during rhetoric (or maybe an earthquake :)
Homework: read Chapter 2 both books, fill out the study sheets and work out in blue book. Add Catechism questions 4 -6, rvw. 1 -3 Please remember to bring Bible and Blue notebook for class time. The two texts are helpful as well.
Science: Great reports today!! I believe I learned some new tidbits on Protista and algae :)
Homework: FUNGI!!! In general or a specific. Use at least two sources and have a bibliography.
Geography: We split up into teams and got to see how we were coming along studying the USA! Very exciting!! The winning team won by 1 point!!
Homework: PREPARE....PREPARE....PREPARE, for the first Geography test. I will hand out a blank sheet of paper let them go to town. Add some features this week and fine tune. ALSO, do not forget those geography terms. Add week two, you may see a quiz on these as well.
- Snack for week three is the Blacks. If your child has an allergies, please let me know ASAP and I will pass that information on.
- If you have not signed up for snack, I am asking that everyone just take one week :)
- Also, if your child is requiring more food (because they are getting ready to grow about an inch this hour) please feel free to pack accordingly. As long as it is not disruptive (i.e. carrots), they are welcome to snack during class in a respectful manner.
- LUNCHTIME: On our campus we are requiring that students are only allowed where and adult is present. An adult is not a Challenge 3 student. When Foundations begins in 2 weeks, your child is welcome to go eat on Westside campus, BUT MUST FIRST INFORM ME. Once at Westside, they need to check in with an adult there, and let that adult know when they are returning to our campus. Once foundations starts, if any adults would like to help "man" our campus, you are welcome to.
- Next week geography will be right after lunch, since we have a test.
Homework: Lessons 9 -12
Math Algebra 1/2: Lots of math grammar this week. Enjoy!
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: What fun we had declining nouns! Well I did anyway :) We introduced new vocabulary and how to study. We touched on verbs, more with those next week!
Homework: Purple Book: read pages 6 - 10; Write vocabulary on cards and study; Write 3 "rules" on cards and study; Examples 1 - 4 Blue Book: Continue to study 1 -33 (while they do not necessarily have to memorize these, the should be very familiar.)
IEW: The papers this week were phenomenal! We have some very talented writers among us. Students were very happy to learn they no longer need to "label" every dress-up, only underline them. We outlined a story again and introduced the dress up of Quality Adjective, dual adjectives, and the because clause.
Homework: Lesson 5, 2 paragraphs WITH CHECKSHEET!!
Rhetoric: Fantastic discussion today. I think we really got some minds turning and beginning the process of thinking logically for themselves. I cannot encourage you enough to do this subject right along with your child. I don't know, it could have been the spirit, but some even felt the earth move during rhetoric (or maybe an earthquake :)
Homework: read Chapter 2 both books, fill out the study sheets and work out in blue book. Add Catechism questions 4 -6, rvw. 1 -3 Please remember to bring Bible and Blue notebook for class time. The two texts are helpful as well.
Science: Great reports today!! I believe I learned some new tidbits on Protista and algae :)
Homework: FUNGI!!! In general or a specific. Use at least two sources and have a bibliography.
Geography: We split up into teams and got to see how we were coming along studying the USA! Very exciting!! The winning team won by 1 point!!
Homework: PREPARE....PREPARE....PREPARE, for the first Geography test. I will hand out a blank sheet of paper let them go to town. Add some features this week and fine tune. ALSO, do not forget those geography terms. Add week two, you may see a quiz on these as well.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
WEEK 1!!!!!!
Exciting! What a fun day. I want to thank each of you for sharing your precious children with me. I can tell this is going to be an awesome year of Challenge A!
Business notes:
-If you have not gotten your tuition check to me, please drop me a line.
-I will cover snack next week, starting week 3 I will have a sign up sheet for snack. Snack can be very simple or elaborate, it is whatever fits how you roll. (i.e. This week I did convenience. Next week I may bake.)
-Right now we do not have access to a microwave or "fridge", this may change in the very near future, but for next week please keep this in mind.
-As of this point we do have a full class
-We are going by the guide this week, if there are an questions and the blog/guide do not answer them, please feel free to call or email me. I am happy to help :)
-We talked about SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY! They will be so sick of hearing this...but it is true. Set a timer. Work on memory work daily. Understanding will come.
Away we go!
Saxon 8/7
Ms. Sharon shared with me this morning that she has found a replacement for her. (Who she will actually be subbing for some) Her name is Mary, and she is gone through the Classical program. She tutors Math for a living and everyone gives her a 5 start rating. After much prayer, Sharon decided that the longer drive wasn't a good match. But we will still see her when Mary needs a sub.
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Algebra 1/2
We went over lessons 5 - 8 and enjoyed the room while it was cool!
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Latin
We introduced Nouns in Latin. We walked through how we would decline a noun in English and showed how Latin would decline a noun.
Homework: In Blue Grammar Book Start to memorize #1-#33; in Purple book, read pages 3 - 5
BBW
We reviewed how to put together a "big boy" outline using roman numerals and numbers. We discussed the dress ups of -ly words and who/which clause. We also talked about the invisible who/which clause. We emphasized the writing process: ROUGH DRAFT-REVISE-MAYBE REVISE AGAIN- FINAL
Homework: Hire an Editor. Lessons 3 from your BBW book. A paragraph is due WITH THE CHECK SHEET ATTACHED
Rhetoric
We talked about ourselves and what we like and don't like. This is the hour we will take prayer requests and praises. We talked about what the year will hold for Rhetoric as well.
Homework for TEACHER AND CHILD :) Read the 1st chapter of each book and use the study guide sheets in the front of the blue binder and the "workouts" in the back of the blue binder. I will be looking for these to be filled out next week. Start memorizing Cat Questions #1 - #3 (Parents, I highly encourage you to read the chapters along with your child. Start some classical conversations of you own :)
Science: We practiced our research skils by using 2 sources to write a paragraph on the Sphynx cat.
Homework: Research Protozoa/Algae (this can be general or specific) Just the facts please, one paragraph long. Bibliography a MUST and picture is essential. See email for attachments for this.
Geography: I always love to see everyone's faces when I tell them what the final goal for the year is :) Just remember small things done daily. I handed out their Geography notebook. (no comments on my Mexico please LOL) The Geography notebook is just a tool. The real goal is for them to draw from scratch the US.
Homework: Draw the United States at least three times a day. Know your states and capitals. Don't forget your Geography terms, page 92 in your guide.
Business notes:
-If you have not gotten your tuition check to me, please drop me a line.
-I will cover snack next week, starting week 3 I will have a sign up sheet for snack. Snack can be very simple or elaborate, it is whatever fits how you roll. (i.e. This week I did convenience. Next week I may bake.)
-Right now we do not have access to a microwave or "fridge", this may change in the very near future, but for next week please keep this in mind.
-As of this point we do have a full class
-We are going by the guide this week, if there are an questions and the blog/guide do not answer them, please feel free to call or email me. I am happy to help :)
-We talked about SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY! They will be so sick of hearing this...but it is true. Set a timer. Work on memory work daily. Understanding will come.
Away we go!
Saxon 8/7
Ms. Sharon shared with me this morning that she has found a replacement for her. (Who she will actually be subbing for some) Her name is Mary, and she is gone through the Classical program. She tutors Math for a living and everyone gives her a 5 start rating. After much prayer, Sharon decided that the longer drive wasn't a good match. But we will still see her when Mary needs a sub.
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Algebra 1/2
We went over lessons 5 - 8 and enjoyed the room while it was cool!
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Latin
We introduced Nouns in Latin. We walked through how we would decline a noun in English and showed how Latin would decline a noun.
Homework: In Blue Grammar Book Start to memorize #1-#33; in Purple book, read pages 3 - 5
BBW
We reviewed how to put together a "big boy" outline using roman numerals and numbers. We discussed the dress ups of -ly words and who/which clause. We also talked about the invisible who/which clause. We emphasized the writing process: ROUGH DRAFT-REVISE-MAYBE REVISE AGAIN- FINAL
Homework: Hire an Editor. Lessons 3 from your BBW book. A paragraph is due WITH THE CHECK SHEET ATTACHED
Rhetoric
We talked about ourselves and what we like and don't like. This is the hour we will take prayer requests and praises. We talked about what the year will hold for Rhetoric as well.
Homework for TEACHER AND CHILD :) Read the 1st chapter of each book and use the study guide sheets in the front of the blue binder and the "workouts" in the back of the blue binder. I will be looking for these to be filled out next week. Start memorizing Cat Questions #1 - #3 (Parents, I highly encourage you to read the chapters along with your child. Start some classical conversations of you own :)
Science: We practiced our research skils by using 2 sources to write a paragraph on the Sphynx cat.
Homework: Research Protozoa/Algae (this can be general or specific) Just the facts please, one paragraph long. Bibliography a MUST and picture is essential. See email for attachments for this.
Geography: I always love to see everyone's faces when I tell them what the final goal for the year is :) Just remember small things done daily. I handed out their Geography notebook. (no comments on my Mexico please LOL) The Geography notebook is just a tool. The real goal is for them to draw from scratch the US.
Homework: Draw the United States at least three times a day. Know your states and capitals. Don't forget your Geography terms, page 92 in your guide.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
A New Year in CHALLENGE A!!!
Welcome to a new school year. This is a test of the blog and feedburner. If you are receiving an email and do not wish to be, this is your chance to go to feedburner and unsubscribe to this website. Looking forwrad to seeing everyone August 16th at C3!!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Summer Blessings!
I just wanted to wish everyone a very HAPPY EASTER!! May the joy of this season fill and sustain all year long. Our Lord has Risen!
Just a few notes:
That is it! I wish to thank everyone for a wonderful and successful year of Algebra and Challenge A. I will miss everyone tremendously and will pray often for all my CC families.
MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU!
Just a few notes:
- We did make it through the whole Algebra book! If anyone needs some help over the summer, please feel free to call or email me :)
- My email has been funny, an alternate email for me is bonniejoym@yahoo.com
- I will be snail mailing back tests and some other things. Give me about 2 to 3 weeks. (We have a big yard sale at the church May 1st and that will be consuming my time next week :)
That is it! I wish to thank everyone for a wonderful and successful year of Algebra and Challenge A. I will miss everyone tremendously and will pray often for all my CC families.
MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 14
Great job today guys!! Thank you Jordan for snack :) Next week, we will not worry about having an official snack. If your child needs something mid-morning, please send it with them.
PARTY!!! WOO HOO!!!! Next week, we will stay on campus for lunch time socializing, then at 1pm we will head over to CiCi's for lunch. At 2pm we will go bowl two games at Gateway. If time permits, we may find ourselves stopping by donuts or ice cream on the way back. We will be back no later then 4pm. They will only need money for CiCi's. As of right now then plan is for me to drive our class. Here it is, if they have a friend that would like to come, or family (say a sibling:)...THEY ARE WELCOME! They would need money for CiCi's and $5 for bowling, includes shoe rental. I would just need to know so I can update the bowling alley and make arrangements for transportation. Please contact me with any questions.
Algebra: We reviewed lessons 113 - 116. I also talked about using the rest of April and early May to review some concepts that may have been weak. Now is the season you may wish to start shopping for a graphing calculator.
Homework: Lessons 113 - 116
Rhetoric: Our final Cat Question Jeopardy with plenty of candy to go around :)
Homework: Finish final apologetics paper, use the guidelines handed out in class last week. To be turned in week 15.
Geography: We drew....the world from scratch!
Homework: STUDY< STUDY< STUDY....final next week.
Science: Today was the big day and they did awesome!!! I was so proud of how well they listened and how well they followed instructions!! I was just so proud of how everyone gave it their best effort!!! WAY TO GO GUYS!!! (SEE PICS BELOW)
Homework: Study for body part final!!! If your mom says you can know which one...just have her email me and I will let you know :)
Literature: We read our Bronze Bow papers. Fantastic job!
Homework: Finish your "What happens next??" paper. Due week 15
Latin: We parsed, parsed, and then parsed some more :)
Homework: Complete take home final. Mom, it is up to you if this is open book or not. Bring it back on week 15.
For your enjoyment :)
PARTY!!! WOO HOO!!!! Next week, we will stay on campus for lunch time socializing, then at 1pm we will head over to CiCi's for lunch. At 2pm we will go bowl two games at Gateway. If time permits, we may find ourselves stopping by donuts or ice cream on the way back. We will be back no later then 4pm. They will only need money for CiCi's. As of right now then plan is for me to drive our class. Here it is, if they have a friend that would like to come, or family (say a sibling:)...THEY ARE WELCOME! They would need money for CiCi's and $5 for bowling, includes shoe rental. I would just need to know so I can update the bowling alley and make arrangements for transportation. Please contact me with any questions.
Algebra: We reviewed lessons 113 - 116. I also talked about using the rest of April and early May to review some concepts that may have been weak. Now is the season you may wish to start shopping for a graphing calculator.
Homework: Lessons 113 - 116
Rhetoric: Our final Cat Question Jeopardy with plenty of candy to go around :)
Homework: Finish final apologetics paper, use the guidelines handed out in class last week. To be turned in week 15.
Geography: We drew....the world from scratch!
Homework: STUDY< STUDY< STUDY....final next week.
Science: Today was the big day and they did awesome!!! I was so proud of how well they listened and how well they followed instructions!! I was just so proud of how everyone gave it their best effort!!! WAY TO GO GUYS!!! (SEE PICS BELOW)
Homework: Study for body part final!!! If your mom says you can know which one...just have her email me and I will let you know :)
Literature: We read our Bronze Bow papers. Fantastic job!
Homework: Finish your "What happens next??" paper. Due week 15
Latin: We parsed, parsed, and then parsed some more :)
Homework: Complete take home final. Mom, it is up to you if this is open book or not. Bring it back on week 15.
For your enjoyment :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Week 13
Wow! We had a lot to say this week, not all of it on topic LOL I think we all have a bit of Spring Fever. Never the less, God blessed our class to get accomplished what needed to be done.
Thank you Hannah for snack this week. Jordan has volunteered next week.
Next week, please bring a smock or tee-shirt (if you would like) for dissection. Three children will be dissecting a pig and the other three will be dissecting a shark. Ms. Susan will be leading this after the lunch hour. Please pray for nice weather so we can do this outside.
Festivities are being planned for Week 15. Please look for a separate email coming concerning plans.
With all these final tests, remember goals are accomplished through small things done daily.
Algebra: We are now working up to lesson 112. We should get through our book by the end of week 15! YEAH!
Rhetoric: We discussed our last 2 chapters and played a fun round of Jeopardy. They are getting really good at this. I can tell they are working hard.I handed out sheets concerning their final Apologetics paper. If you have any questions, please contact me :)
Homework: Start on your paper NOW! Study those Cat questions.
Literature: OK, today they received the lecture. Only one student had read The Bronze Bow completely and we could not have a complete discussion on this novel. Some had mentioned that mom was OK with this (which is fine) I just need to hear it from you in the form of a quick email or call, or even catch me in the hall.
Homework: Write Bronze Bow Paper. The suggestion of 100 words per paragraph has been removed since they are currently working on three papers! But, they were told I will not accept this paper without the check sheet with it. Some were scared they might forget it or lose it....I replied that that was the point. Responsibility can be scary. They can also begin planning their final Literature paper. They are to choose their favorite book from this semester and tell me what happens next.
Science: We took our quiz on the eye and talked about preparations for next week.
Homework: Study for Neuron test. Come prepared for dissection. (Smock/tee if needed) Begin study for final Science.
Geography: We took our Oceania quiz and the enormous Geography Terms quiz. This quiz was so enormous.......not one finished. So I am going to PDF this quiz and send in a separate email. If you would like your student to retake this in a calmer atmosphere at home, you are welcome to print it off and give it to them.:)
Homework: Look over Geography Terms up to woods. STUDY FOR FINAL WORLD TEST WEEK 15!!
Latin: We worked on Conjugation Endings and vocabulary.
Homework: Workbook pages 151- 160, Work on memorizing endings.
Thank you Hannah for snack this week. Jordan has volunteered next week.
Next week, please bring a smock or tee-shirt (if you would like) for dissection. Three children will be dissecting a pig and the other three will be dissecting a shark. Ms. Susan will be leading this after the lunch hour. Please pray for nice weather so we can do this outside.
Festivities are being planned for Week 15. Please look for a separate email coming concerning plans.
With all these final tests, remember goals are accomplished through small things done daily.
Algebra: We are now working up to lesson 112. We should get through our book by the end of week 15! YEAH!
Rhetoric: We discussed our last 2 chapters and played a fun round of Jeopardy. They are getting really good at this. I can tell they are working hard.I handed out sheets concerning their final Apologetics paper. If you have any questions, please contact me :)
Homework: Start on your paper NOW! Study those Cat questions.
Literature: OK, today they received the lecture. Only one student had read The Bronze Bow completely and we could not have a complete discussion on this novel. Some had mentioned that mom was OK with this (which is fine) I just need to hear it from you in the form of a quick email or call, or even catch me in the hall.
Homework: Write Bronze Bow Paper. The suggestion of 100 words per paragraph has been removed since they are currently working on three papers! But, they were told I will not accept this paper without the check sheet with it. Some were scared they might forget it or lose it....I replied that that was the point. Responsibility can be scary. They can also begin planning their final Literature paper. They are to choose their favorite book from this semester and tell me what happens next.
Science: We took our quiz on the eye and talked about preparations for next week.
Homework: Study for Neuron test. Come prepared for dissection. (Smock/tee if needed) Begin study for final Science.
Geography: We took our Oceania quiz and the enormous Geography Terms quiz. This quiz was so enormous.......not one finished. So I am going to PDF this quiz and send in a separate email. If you would like your student to retake this in a calmer atmosphere at home, you are welcome to print it off and give it to them.:)
Homework: Look over Geography Terms up to woods. STUDY FOR FINAL WORLD TEST WEEK 15!!
Latin: We worked on Conjugation Endings and vocabulary.
Homework: Workbook pages 151- 160, Work on memorizing endings.
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