***Please check Alma for any missing work. Wednesday is the last day to turn in any missing or late work for the 2nd Quarter.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:1-2, 14
You’ve made it! I hope you enjoy the blessings of this Christmas season. God grant you all safe travel, fellowship with family, and His peace given through the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Have a joyous Christmas!
Mrs. Johnson
Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Dec 6 -
Classical Book Exchange & Christmas Party!
Friday, Dec 8 - Last day to turn in box tops for the second quarter
Dec 11- Jan 5 -
Christmas Break!
Discipleship:
Objective:
Experience the joy of the Lord which comes from spending time in His
presence. Start your homeschool day with prayer and Bible reading.
Our Character Virtue of the month is Joy, this week focusing on Faithfulness.
Math:
Objective: Review and assess previously learned skills re-teaching where
necessary.
Composition:
Objectives:
1. Correctly use the “because clause” in sentences.
Reading: Please read a
classical book of choice over the Christmas break.
Grammar:
Objectives:
1. Know how to correct a
run-on sentence multiple ways.
2. Classify sentences
that include direct objects.
Please administer the
copy of the grammar test sent home on Monday and score in red pen.
Spelling
Objective: Spell words
with the sound of /z/ spelled s.
Step 14 spelling test
was returned on Monday. Please have your student correctly rewrite any
misspelled words five times and return it to school on Wed.
On Thursday, administer
Assessment 2 of the FA Classical Phonics Assessment and return it to school
after the break.
Latin:
On Wednesday, students
will be assessed on the verb conjugation endings, and the noun/adj
endings.
Listen to Latin chants
daily to aid in memorization.
History
Objectives:
1. Know that Mohandas
Gandhi advocated for a peaceful independence from British rule in India.
Memory Work: Please spend 15 minutes per day working
on the following memory work.
We are continuing our
memorization of the US Presidents. For assessment, students will write
all the presidents' first and last names. Due 2/21/18. If you'd
like to make flashcards, here are some president picture memory
cards.
Science Memory Work:
Poetry: Our second quarter poem is "Stopping
By Woods on a Snowy Evening". Recitations are Wednesday. Additional copies here.
History: All US Presidents There are
several YouTube video songs. Here are two: US Presidents to "America" US Presidents
Timeline: You can
find a YouTube video of the timeline song with pictures of the cards and dates
on here.
Lyrics and hand motions
to accompany the timeline song :Classical Conversation
History
Card timeline-motions
All
Geography songs and maps are found here.
