A Great Day! (and assignments for 9/23/08)

Dear Families,

I think I know one of the reasons Jesus loved children so much while on Earth. They are amazing in their innocence. My class yearns to know "who's bad and who's good?" "Was King James right or wrong?" "I think I'm beginning to not like Queen Elizabeth so much." Amidst our walk on earth when the questions are hard to know and answer, isn't it comforting to know we serve a God that DOES know. He knows the right decision to make, the good choice to choose, the best path for our lives. Your children are awesome!

We discussed how King James could yearn to have God's word in the hands of the common people on one hand and yet outlaw Puritan Churches on the other. We mentioned King David and Abraham capable of being both bad and good and applied the lesson to our own lives. I told them they would have to struggle their whole lives at times to fight the urge to do wrong and choose instead to do things God's way. Great discussion!

Bible and Latin went well. I've tarried on Lesson 2 a while because I wanted them to memorize those rules. They've assured me it's gotten boring and they are ready to move on. I really think there fresh young minds do absorb language study faster than mine so we'll move on:)

We are all enjoying our literature selection. We tasted authentic pease porridge (only 1 day old instead of 9!) Have your student tell about how it was cooked and used in England in the 1600s. We shared some with the 4th/5th class and were given the opportunity to recite the 23rd Psalm. We were a bit shy in front of the crowd and I had no volunteers. When we returned to our room, several tried and overall did well.

We went out with our science journals and made an observation about water and observed the water again an hour later. I was quite impressed with the science entries you made at home.

We ended the day by making "Guy dolls". Please have your student explain the history behind these and how they are used even today. I believe I sent home a handout explaining the celebrations in England if any want to further act them out with your child.

I'm off to North Carolina to celebrate with my good friend, Mrs. Stephanie Fowler, the wedding of her son. I hope you each have a happy and fulfilling weekend.

love,
Mrs. Tkach

ASSIGNMENTS:

Grammar:
3rd Grade: --review lesson 9 on pg. 33
--Do practice with asking pg. 34 #6--10
--complete exercise B pg. 34
--complete review and practice pg. 34 &35
--review lesson 10 pg. 35
--complete exercise A #6-10 pg. 36
--complete exercise B on pg. 36
--complete review and practice pg. 36

2nd Grade:--review Unit 1 Lesson 4 pg. 16
--complete "For You To Do" pg. 16
--complete "More Practice and Review" pg. 17
--review Unit 1 Lesson 9 pg. 26
--complete "For You To Do" pg. 26 & 27
--complete "More Practice and Review" pg. 27

Literature:
--work on memorizing Psalm 23 by end of Sept
--read ch. 9& 10
--answer review questions
--get parents permision to bring to school and show a treasure you might give if you had to say good-bye to a friend

History:
--mapwork
--color page (optional)
--show and explain your "guy doll" to your family
--write a narration on "James and His Enemies"
--read the rest of ch. 3

Science:
--read through science handout
--get ready to start your month of weather observing on Monday

Latin:
--review all parts of lesson 1 and 2
--complete "Write and Learn" on pg. 13

Bible:
--read the last part of ch. 103
--write a narration about the events in this section. Try to include a "So What?"