Our Busy Day and assignments for 1/13/08

Dear Families,

Whew! I'm out of breath. We had a VERY busy but fun day. I hope by now you've heard about the jungle we create for literature time. We also made Turkish Delight and heard the history behind this super sweet candy. It was fun to join the 4th and 5th graders for science. The labs we are doing about erosion are excellent for demonstrating the scientific concepts presented. Today we saw ice crack a rock and cause erosion.

My husband and I received a weekend on Hilton Head and I'm off to relax with him after the whirlwind holidays. This is, therefore, short and sweet. Mrs. Terry Beach was our helper and worked hard. Many thanks! Kirsten was still missing so I'll get an update. Keep praying for her!

love,
Mrs. Tkach

ASSIGNMENTS

Grammar 3rd: --review lesson 53 on page 136
--complete ex. B
--complete "Review and Practice" (see lesson 39 for review)
--review lesson 54 on page 139
--complete ex. A
--complete ex. B odd numbers only
--do "Review and Practice" orally with Mom
--complete "Can You Do This" even numbers

2nd --read lesson 18 on page 102
--complete "For You To Do" orally with Mom
--complete "More Practice and Review" ex. A
--read lesson 19 on page 104
--complete "For You To Do"
--complete ex. A on "More Practice and Review"

Literature:
--finish Rudyard Kipling report and illustration
--read chapter 5 and 6
NOTE: I accidently sent home a sheet called "Portraits" that we are to do next class. Try to return it to me. Nothing to do on it at home.

History:
--read chapter 19 twice if possible. We'll construct a narration together in class
--bring Story of the World to class if you can
--mapwork
--optional color page

Science:
--review lab with parents

Latin:
--complete page 57

Bible:
--read chapters 15 and 16
--illustrate your scene (no silliness) from the little strips we chose and put in your homework folders

P.S. I had a fairly stern talk with the children about silliness and misbehavior. This week has not been good in that realm. I'm attributing it to getting back in the groove from the holidays. However, next week we REALLY need to be on track. I explained that I love doing fun things like making jungles and cooking, etc. However, if these activities are the cause of misbehavior then I'll be forced to cut them out and we'll spend much more time in our seats with only books and papers. Please speak with your child and assure them of my love but that I take my responsibility to teach them and honor the trust you are putting in me to do so very seriously.

Until Tuesday. . .