Get it Done!

In our ninth week of school, we are getting it done. Today was busy, productive and fun. We are now at a point where we will be doing a history chapter in class and one at home each week. This is to ensure that we will finish our history curriculum this year. The students enjoy listening to the chapter, doing their coloring sheet and map work together. We also discuss the chapter and highlight what they will be studying at home. I have been impressed with their narrations and would like to encourage you to keep up the great work at home!

We had some special treats today from some very thoughtful students. Our resident "Candy King", Hunter Wiggins, supplied the wonderful treat bags your child brought home today. Thank you Hunter! Also, Charlie Edwards was kind enough to bring a card that will enable your child to take a free week of Karate lessons. It sounds like a fun opportunity for all! I heard a few moms planning to coordinate their visit to the karate studio. Thanks Charlie!

We had a special guest in our classroom today. Diana Fowler, mother of Greyson, came and showed our students how to do simple origami. Each child made a mouse and whale. She brought special paper for folding and reinforced our history lesson from last week on Japan. I am thankful for the very talented parents we have in our class. In fact, next week, LeeAnn Wildman (Gracen's mom) is coming to read and do a Thanksgiving/Fall craft. If you would like to come read or do a craft with the class during the year, please call or email me and we can make it happen!

We worked on a Fall craft today. The children picked out their favorite leaves and we put them in wax paper with crayon shavings. The children then made frames for their project. We melted the crayon by ironing the paper, but due to the high interest in the iron, I only did a few swipes per child. You may want to run over the wax paper with the iron at home. The kids then held their project up to the light to see the beautiful Fall stained class they had created. I heard a lot of... Cool! Neat! All in all, I think they were pleased.

I have one request/reminder. This next week I will be using the time while Mrs. Wildman is working with the children to check all of the student's workbooks and journals. Please send all of their workbooks next week. Additionally, if you are behind in their history narrations or any other book this is the time to catch up and let me know so that we can come up with a plan for completion before the end of the semester. Remember, Veritas has a responsibility to uphold certain standards, and your child will receive a report card. Please let me know if you need help, or have questions. I am here to help. Thank you for all you do! Your children are wonderful and I enjoy working with them.

See you next week!

A Little Behind

As you may have noticed, I did not post anything from two weeks ago. I am a little behind. We have had several illnesses at our home that have kept me away from the computer. Before another week slips by, I want to fill you in on last week.

The children continue to do well, but I have a concern. Please make sure you go over the high frequency and sight words with your children. During a writing activity many of the children did not recognize simple sight words. Learning these words provides your child with the confidence they need to become strong readers.

The children had a lot of fun with a new creative writing activity. I made a doodle in their creative writing book that they had to turn into a picture. Then each child had to write two sentences that would tell a story about their picture. Many students were so excited that they asked for another doodle so they could write another story. It was great to see their creativity and enthusiasm.

Looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday. The following week is Fall Break!