Dear Families,
Another action-packed day! We had show-and-tell first. I've decided to put this off for two weeks and start having it every other Friday. It is so much fun but I think we're losing too much class time. We had a great Bible time. A "so what?" is when you think about a passage you've just read from the Bible and you ask yourself, "So what?" "How can I apply this to my life?" "How am I better now that I've spent time listening to God's Word?" We discussed our powerful God and how He has all our problems in the palm of His hands. We then read the Good Samaritan story and had fun acting it out.
Latin was fun, as always, when we play stump Mrs. Tkach. Mr. Robert (Milford's dad) was our morning time helper and joined in the game. Between us we were a pretty good team. By the way, we are going to retake the Latin test. Our grades ranged from 63 to 93. I don't think it was fair for me to give it after a weekend when there was not suppose to be any homework. It will be the exact same test so study before Tuesday.
I read the children a book about the French painter Redoute', painter of flowers. He lived through the French Revolution and the reign of terror. Your children seemed fascinated with him and it was just an after thought I threw in before we started discussing Russia and Catherine. Several of the students said they were too interested in Catherine to stop with just reading the first half of the chapter. WOW! We looked at some pictures of her and reviewed what we'd already learned about Russia and Peter the Great. We then read a beautiful Russian fairy tale about The Firebird. They loved it because it mentioned Baba Yaga, a fairy tale character we'd met weeks ago. Our history ended our day with coloring paper dolls of Catherine the Great. These came home for the children to finish. If you have clear contact paper, they will be more sturdy. There is no need to return them to me. (The boys weren't exactly pleased with paper dolls but they were good sports as the girls were when we sword fought!)
I think the grammar test went well. I stayed with the third graders and Mr. Robert helped the second graders. I kept reminding mine to slow down and think. When they did, they did great.
Literature is still my favorite! We tasted "wonders" rolled in sugar like Ann's mother made. We also tried traveling with a 10 pound baby and an iron pot. It was tough! Ask your student about it. (Baby Josiah Miller was invited but had a cold.) I really drilled them on personification and the beautiful imagery in this book. We had a great time. Have your student show you their illustration comparing a street with a road after reading the middle paragraph on page 43. We tried the thermometer experiment again in science and only did a little better. We'll press on next week.
Y'all stay warm and work diligently at your studies. I'll see you Tuesday.
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd: --begin memorizing poem on pg. 192
--review lesson 76 on page 196
--complete ex. A, B, and C
2nd: review lesson 1 of Unit 4
--complete Oral Drill with Mom
--complete "For You To Do"
--look for a copy of the poem The Swing by Robert Lewis Stevenson and begin memorizing it.
Literature:
--look over the list of examples of personification we made in class
--use your big art paper and especially use your imagination and illustrate your favorite example. Please take your time, use the whole page, and use color. Have fun! Get input from family members if you need it. I know the 6th graders did something like this earlier in the year.
--read chapter 6
History:
--finish reading ch. 26
--using outside sources, find facts about Catherine the Great not presented in SOTW (Third-graders at least 5 facts and second-graders at least 3) Turn these facts into a report to present Tuesday. I sent books home with all but Gamaliel. Feel free to use these or any other source you would like. (Tronda, I cautioned Chloe not to spend too much time in her book without your guidance since it came from the adult section of the library!)
Science:
--do some research to find which planet is hotter--Mercury of Venus. (no need to write anything, just be ready to discuss)
Latin:
--study for test re-take
--review lesson 16
--complete page 81
Bible:
--read ch. 34
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Reflections on our Tuesday
Dear Families,
My Beaufort High Lady Eagles lost a heart breaker last night by one point in the first round of the play-offs. I tell you this to say that my blogs should begin to be posted in a more timely manner now.
We had a great day. Mrs. Rhodes was our helper and she worked hard! I admire these sweet ladies that have no student in our class and yet roll up their sleeves and help our young students. We were still studying the French Revolution and viewed more parts of A Tale of Two Cities. We also made red Revolution hats and ribbons. I hope these made it home. Your student can sew! Ask your students why these hats were worn by the Revolutionaries.
In Bible we heard a story and worked with partners to answer questions over the lesson. In Latin we took the test after reviewing with flashcards and listening to the prayer a few times. I haven't checked these yet.
I plan to have a test on Friday in Grammar. The reviews in the book should prepare the students for these. Anything unclear as you review--just go back to that lesson and go over it.
Literature was my favorite. I LOVE this book. We finished reading ch. 3 in class. Amelia modeled the way Ann tied up her apron to hold the peas she picked. We then went outside and took turns shooting a slingshot like Andy used to kill his turkey. We made simple diaries and found secluded spots to write in them. I introduced personification to the children and we had fun discussing examples of that.
Science was a bust. The lab I planned required a functioning thermometer. The one Mr. Tkach loaned me let us down. He is remorseful and will have me set up by Friday. We did have a healthy discussion/review about our solar system. We debated Pluto being a planet and Riddock reminded us that a new planet has been discovered.
Remember this is a great time of year to concentrate on our studies. It's a while before another holiday, the weather often keeps us inside anyway, and the beach isn't calling to us yet. Work hard for your parents and I will see you Friday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
My Beaufort High Lady Eagles lost a heart breaker last night by one point in the first round of the play-offs. I tell you this to say that my blogs should begin to be posted in a more timely manner now.
We had a great day. Mrs. Rhodes was our helper and she worked hard! I admire these sweet ladies that have no student in our class and yet roll up their sleeves and help our young students. We were still studying the French Revolution and viewed more parts of A Tale of Two Cities. We also made red Revolution hats and ribbons. I hope these made it home. Your student can sew! Ask your students why these hats were worn by the Revolutionaries.
In Bible we heard a story and worked with partners to answer questions over the lesson. In Latin we took the test after reviewing with flashcards and listening to the prayer a few times. I haven't checked these yet.
I plan to have a test on Friday in Grammar. The reviews in the book should prepare the students for these. Anything unclear as you review--just go back to that lesson and go over it.
Literature was my favorite. I LOVE this book. We finished reading ch. 3 in class. Amelia modeled the way Ann tied up her apron to hold the peas she picked. We then went outside and took turns shooting a slingshot like Andy used to kill his turkey. We made simple diaries and found secluded spots to write in them. I introduced personification to the children and we had fun discussing examples of that.
Science was a bust. The lab I planned required a functioning thermometer. The one Mr. Tkach loaned me let us down. He is remorseful and will have me set up by Friday. We did have a healthy discussion/review about our solar system. We debated Pluto being a planet and Riddock reminded us that a new planet has been discovered.
Remember this is a great time of year to concentrate on our studies. It's a while before another holiday, the weather often keeps us inside anyway, and the beach isn't calling to us yet. Work hard for your parents and I will see you Friday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
assignments for 2/20. . .reflections to follow
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd: I plan to have a test on Friday.
--complete Review Two pg. 188
2nd: We, also, will have a quiz.
--review lesson 3 of Unit 5 on page 246
--complete ex. A,B, and C on page 247
--complete Review Two on page 178 orally with Mom
Literature:
--read ch. 4 and 5
--look for examples of personification
--complete Book Boxes
History:
--read first half of ch. 26
--3rd produce a narration on this section; 2nd choose to either answer questions or produce a narration (I'll e-mail the questions next)
--mapwork
--optional color page
Science:--do a little on-line research (ask.com) to see if Pluto is still a planet and anything you can learn about a new planet. No need to write anything, just research and we'll discuss.
Latin:--review Lesson 16
--complete page 80
Bible:--read lesson 32
--produce a narration and think about a "So What" for us to discuss
I'll post a summary of our day next.
Grammar: 3rd: I plan to have a test on Friday.
--complete Review Two pg. 188
2nd: We, also, will have a quiz.
--review lesson 3 of Unit 5 on page 246
--complete ex. A,B, and C on page 247
--complete Review Two on page 178 orally with Mom
Literature:
--read ch. 4 and 5
--look for examples of personification
--complete Book Boxes
History:
--read first half of ch. 26
--3rd produce a narration on this section; 2nd choose to either answer questions or produce a narration (I'll e-mail the questions next)
--mapwork
--optional color page
Science:--do a little on-line research (ask.com) to see if Pluto is still a planet and anything you can learn about a new planet. No need to write anything, just research and we'll discuss.
Latin:--review Lesson 16
--complete page 80
Bible:--read lesson 32
--produce a narration and think about a "So What" for us to discuss
I'll post a summary of our day next.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thoughts on our day Friday, February 13,2009
Dear Families,
I hope the word got to each home that there is no homework for Trinity this weekend. The board wanted us all to be able to enjoy a three day weekend with our families.
We had a great Friday. Mrs. Hatchell was our helper and always does amazingly. Amelia was out due to a family ski trip and we missed her. We continued talking about the French Revolution and even watched some snippets of the old A Tale of Two Cities movie. We even acted out the major events of the revolution. It's amazing how much we enjoyed cutting each other's heads off!
We aged paper and transposed our Valentine acrostic poems to the paper and exchanged them at the end of the day during our party. Our party was great as we decorated bags that Chloe generously donated.
I'm going to spend Tuesday still in France and get us back on schedule a week or so later in history. There is too much to learn about this important period to rush through.
There is absolutely no homework. However, I postponed the Latin test until Tuesday. You might want to play a few games with those flash cards Monday evening. Also, the Table Blessing is a struggle for some of us and it will definitely be on the test.
Enjoy each other and I will see you Tuesday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
I hope the word got to each home that there is no homework for Trinity this weekend. The board wanted us all to be able to enjoy a three day weekend with our families.
We had a great Friday. Mrs. Hatchell was our helper and always does amazingly. Amelia was out due to a family ski trip and we missed her. We continued talking about the French Revolution and even watched some snippets of the old A Tale of Two Cities movie. We even acted out the major events of the revolution. It's amazing how much we enjoyed cutting each other's heads off!
We aged paper and transposed our Valentine acrostic poems to the paper and exchanged them at the end of the day during our party. Our party was great as we decorated bags that Chloe generously donated.
I'm going to spend Tuesday still in France and get us back on schedule a week or so later in history. There is too much to learn about this important period to rush through.
There is absolutely no homework. However, I postponed the Latin test until Tuesday. You might want to play a few games with those flash cards Monday evening. Also, the Table Blessing is a struggle for some of us and it will definitely be on the test.
Enjoy each other and I will see you Tuesday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
my lonely day and assignments for 2/13/09
Dear Students,
I missed you so much. Whenever one of you is absent there is a hole in class. Yesterday, I experienced 6 holes! My voice is on the mend and I will be back on Friday.
Many thanks to Mrs. Debi for subbing for me and to Mrs. Amy for helping her. Mrs. Debi sent me a note about all that y'all accomplished and told me not to call her until my voice was better. Here are your assignments for Friday.
Work hard for your parents!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd--review lesson 72
--complete either ex A or ex B
2nd--read lesson 8 of unit 5 on pg. 256
--complete Class Activity (note: you don't write out the sentences, just list the numbers of the sentences in proper order)
--complete ex. A and B under "For You To Do"
Literature:--vocab word (which I will e-mail shortly)
--read first two chapters of The Cabin Faced West
History:--mapwork
--optional color page
--finish reading ch. 25
--produce narration on last half (second graders may choose to answer review questions which I will also e-mail shortly)
Science:--observe the moon one night before Friday and draw what you see in the night sky (note: if it is cloudy every night, this assignment is post-poned)
--tell your parent one thing you remember from the video
Latin:--review for possible test on Friday
--bring flash cards and we'll study in class before testing
Bible:--read chapter 29
--produce a narration or illustrate events (no silliness and use color, please)
History/Literature Assignment
--go to www.history.org/Foundation/journal/winter07/acrostics.cfm
--scan/read/enjoy this article with your parent
--create an acrostic for one of you classmates using the ones in the article as a guide. I will assign each of you the classmate you are to create your acrostic for and e-mail them to you. Just practice and have fun and bring in a rough draft. In class I'll have Valentine art supplies to "pretty them up" and we'll exchange them in class.
Note: I plan to have a Valentine Party the last 45 minutes of class. Bring in valentines already made up for each of your classmates. Could you please bring the following for the party. If you need to trade with someone, contact that person.
Juice Boxes: Amelia
Cupcakes/cookies: Chloe
Fruit Tray: Woods
Chips and Dip: Sarah
Candy/Cookies: Gamaliel
Cups, Plates, Napkins: Riddock
I missed you so much. Whenever one of you is absent there is a hole in class. Yesterday, I experienced 6 holes! My voice is on the mend and I will be back on Friday.
Many thanks to Mrs. Debi for subbing for me and to Mrs. Amy for helping her. Mrs. Debi sent me a note about all that y'all accomplished and told me not to call her until my voice was better. Here are your assignments for Friday.
Work hard for your parents!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd--review lesson 72
--complete either ex A or ex B
2nd--read lesson 8 of unit 5 on pg. 256
--complete Class Activity (note: you don't write out the sentences, just list the numbers of the sentences in proper order)
--complete ex. A and B under "For You To Do"
Literature:--vocab word (which I will e-mail shortly)
--read first two chapters of The Cabin Faced West
History:--mapwork
--optional color page
--finish reading ch. 25
--produce narration on last half (second graders may choose to answer review questions which I will also e-mail shortly)
Science:--observe the moon one night before Friday and draw what you see in the night sky (note: if it is cloudy every night, this assignment is post-poned)
--tell your parent one thing you remember from the video
Latin:--review for possible test on Friday
--bring flash cards and we'll study in class before testing
Bible:--read chapter 29
--produce a narration or illustrate events (no silliness and use color, please)
History/Literature Assignment
--go to www.history.org/Foundation/journal/winter07/acrostics.cfm
--scan/read/enjoy this article with your parent
--create an acrostic for one of you classmates using the ones in the article as a guide. I will assign each of you the classmate you are to create your acrostic for and e-mail them to you. Just practice and have fun and bring in a rough draft. In class I'll have Valentine art supplies to "pretty them up" and we'll exchange them in class.
Note: I plan to have a Valentine Party the last 45 minutes of class. Bring in valentines already made up for each of your classmates. Could you please bring the following for the party. If you need to trade with someone, contact that person.
Juice Boxes: Amelia
Cupcakes/cookies: Chloe
Fruit Tray: Woods
Chips and Dip: Sarah
Candy/Cookies: Gamaliel
Cups, Plates, Napkins: Riddock
Friday, February 6, 2009
assignments for 2/10/09
Hello Families,
I have a cold and have completely lost my voice so I will keep this short. To have been as exhausted as we all were from the ball, it was a good day.
Work hard on your studies and I will see you Tuesday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd: review lesson 71 on page 177
--complete ex. A and Review and Practice on pg. 178
2nd: read lesson 1 in unit 5 on page 242
--complete ex. B on page 243
Literature:
--do vocab matching exercise
--finish reading Swamp Fox
History:
--mapwork for ch. 24
--optional color page
--read first half of ch. 25
--produce a narration on this section
NOTE: We produced narrations for ch. 24 in class after discussing the chapter. A copy is in your student's homework folder
Science:
--review Moon Lab #1 with your parents
NOTE: I have sent home a direction sheet from my teacher's manual concerning following the phases of the moon for a month. I explained that this is completely optional and up to the home teacher. There was a lot of interest in class so I encourage you to at least discuss the phases of the moon with your child and perhaps try to see the different phases over the next month.
--review the next lab we did concerning the solar system with your parents
Latin:
--complete page 75 (and 76 if you have time--we'll finish it in class if it is too much written work)
--make flash cards from page 74 ( no derivatives )
--bring flash cards to class
Bible:
--read ch. 28 (Ask your child why Peter began to sink in ch. 27 and how we can apply this lesson to our own lives.)
I have a cold and have completely lost my voice so I will keep this short. To have been as exhausted as we all were from the ball, it was a good day.
Work hard on your studies and I will see you Tuesday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd: review lesson 71 on page 177
--complete ex. A and Review and Practice on pg. 178
2nd: read lesson 1 in unit 5 on page 242
--complete ex. B on page 243
Literature:
--do vocab matching exercise
--finish reading Swamp Fox
History:
--mapwork for ch. 24
--optional color page
--read first half of ch. 25
--produce a narration on this section
NOTE: We produced narrations for ch. 24 in class after discussing the chapter. A copy is in your student's homework folder
Science:
--review Moon Lab #1 with your parents
NOTE: I have sent home a direction sheet from my teacher's manual concerning following the phases of the moon for a month. I explained that this is completely optional and up to the home teacher. There was a lot of interest in class so I encourage you to at least discuss the phases of the moon with your child and perhaps try to see the different phases over the next month.
--review the next lab we did concerning the solar system with your parents
Latin:
--complete page 75 (and 76 if you have time--we'll finish it in class if it is too much written work)
--make flash cards from page 74 ( no derivatives )
--bring flash cards to class
Bible:
--read ch. 28 (Ask your child why Peter began to sink in ch. 27 and how we can apply this lesson to our own lives.)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
assignments for Friday, February 6, 2009
Good Morning!
The Colonial Ball is tomorrow! It will consume us all, I'm sure. What a great experience that volunteers are making possible for us. Most of you are them! Thank you!
Please work hard on memorizing the Beattitudes. We chopped off verses 11 and 12 (of Matthew 5). If you've lost your handout or can't read the copies I made yesterday, it is the NIV version of Matthew 5:3--10. I'll round up the kids 15 minutes or so before 6:00 on Thursday and we'll find a quiet spot to practice being in unison, etc. The children will stay with me until after they perform at which time they will come sit with their families.
Here's an easy song I forgot to teach them Tuesday.
I'm a little teapot, short and stout.
The British took my tea and now I pout!
This has me steamed up, hear me shout.
Give me tea or trouble will mount!
We probably won't sing it but I told Mrs. Joy we'd have it ready in case there is a slow moment in the dancing.
I'm excited to enjoy the evening with you and will see you Thursday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd--review lesson 68 on page 169
--complete "Reviewing Direct Objects"
--complete "Diagraming Sentences"
--review lesson 69 on page 172
--complete ex. A and B on page 173
2nd:--read lesson 6 on page 252
--complete ex. A on page 253
--read lesson 7 on page 254
--complete ex. A and B
--read lesson 9 on page 258
--complete ex. A on page 259
Literature: read chapters 5, 6, and 7
History: read chapter 24
Science: None. We ran out of time for Science so I'll probably conduct two labs on Friday.
Latin: --review lesson 15
--complete page 73 Note: Friday's homework will be to make flashcards for lessons 11--15. We'll spend next Tuesday using them to review in class.
Bible: read chapter 27
The Colonial Ball is tomorrow! It will consume us all, I'm sure. What a great experience that volunteers are making possible for us. Most of you are them! Thank you!
Please work hard on memorizing the Beattitudes. We chopped off verses 11 and 12 (of Matthew 5). If you've lost your handout or can't read the copies I made yesterday, it is the NIV version of Matthew 5:3--10. I'll round up the kids 15 minutes or so before 6:00 on Thursday and we'll find a quiet spot to practice being in unison, etc. The children will stay with me until after they perform at which time they will come sit with their families.
Here's an easy song I forgot to teach them Tuesday.
I'm a little teapot, short and stout.
The British took my tea and now I pout!
This has me steamed up, hear me shout.
Give me tea or trouble will mount!
We probably won't sing it but I told Mrs. Joy we'd have it ready in case there is a slow moment in the dancing.
I'm excited to enjoy the evening with you and will see you Thursday!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
Grammar: 3rd--review lesson 68 on page 169
--complete "Reviewing Direct Objects"
--complete "Diagraming Sentences"
--review lesson 69 on page 172
--complete ex. A and B on page 173
2nd:--read lesson 6 on page 252
--complete ex. A on page 253
--read lesson 7 on page 254
--complete ex. A and B
--read lesson 9 on page 258
--complete ex. A on page 259
Literature: read chapters 5, 6, and 7
History: read chapter 24
Science: None. We ran out of time for Science so I'll probably conduct two labs on Friday.
Latin: --review lesson 15
--complete page 73 Note: Friday's homework will be to make flashcards for lessons 11--15. We'll spend next Tuesday using them to review in class.
Bible: read chapter 27
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