Good Morning!
Thank you, Lord, for the coolness of fall! We had a really nice day yesterday. I hope you've heard some of what we did from your student. We were a bit less active and enjoyed reading and staying close to our classroom all day. Lately, we've been out and about the church grounds and neighborhood; so it was nice to stay close and calm and get more accomplished.
I'm sure you've heard about Addie. She's an American Girl and we are reading about her life as a slave and the escape she and her mother are making. We'll finish the book next time. Your children are spell-bound and so am I. This book is very well written and recommended in SOTW. I'm afraid I wrote the American Girl series off in my mind as frivolous and not serious and this book is proving me wrong.
We illustrated some scenes from our Bible readings and Mrs. Nuelle posted them on our wall. Stop in and see them next week. We listened to the story of the ark and discussed how it is a "type" of Christ. It was the only way to avoid destruction. It had one way in. It was sealed by God. These all represent what Christ provided for us on the cross. Food for thought!
We discussed how fortunate we are to live right here in the midst of history. I explained how I studied the events of the Civil War while growing up way over in Texas. In Beaufort County, we are able to walk outside and see and be where it all actually happened. We discussed the secession of the southern states, the Battle of Gettysburg, and watched a video about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
I think everyone but me was pleased when we bid farewell to Sandburg's Abe Lincoln. We went downstairs and sang "O to Grace How Great a Debtor" with my piano playing. This was a song he sang in church. We, also, discussed how the people of the frontier took what they learned from the Bible and applied it to their daily lives. We reasoned that we should do so, as well.
We enjoyed using our maps and quizzing each other about the locations and capitals of the states we've studied so far. The children continue to amaze me with their memory work. I'm contemplating an exhibition of their memorization of the Veritas cards at some time in the future when the whole school is gathered. I'm very proud of them.
We worked hard in Latin because the vocab list was long this week. They are attentive and I know I'm learning from this curriculum. It will be worth the hard work we are putting in.
Thank you for praying for my Joseph. His father was able to spend a few hours with him on Friday and talk with the staff in the infirmary. His shoulder should heal nicely with the use of a fancy sling and there doesn't appear to be a need for surgery. Thank you, again.
Students, let's work hard at our studies this week, as if we are doing it for our Lord. Honor your parents because they do much for you and . . .because God instructs you to. Remember to take what your learn from the Bible and apply it in your lives. Let us pray for one another and for Trinity. We all need God's help to live in a manner honoring to His name. (Too bad I can't pass a cyber offering plate because I sure got "preachy" didn't I?)
love to all,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read chapter 11 in the Bible Story Book.
2. Practice memorizing Week 5 memory work. For now, we will not be reviewing the latin or the grammar sections in class.
3. Read through page 53 (chapter 5) in the R. E. Lee book
4. Read the second half of chapter 5 in SOTW.
5. Review the derivatives I gave you in class. See if you and your parent can think of others. Complete sections B, C, D, E, and F of lesson 3 in your Latin book. It is highly encouraged in my teacher's manual that the students write each word and its meaning three times at the start of the lesson. We attempt to do this in class. However, my students are at all different levels in handwriting speed so many do not finish. I would like these to be finished at home.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
assignments for 9/29/09
Dear Families,
My son was injured yesterday and is in the infirmary at The Citadel. He separated his shoulder while playing intramural flag football. Please pray for him. I mention this to make excuse for a short blog as well as a late one.
We had a packed day and I hope your student will tell you all about it. Mrs. Victoria was my helper and worked very hard for us. Thank you! Please remit $9 to Tronda for the awesome maps and make sure they come to class each time. Also, please be sure the latin book comes to class each week as well.
I'll be in touch. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. read lesson 8 and 9 in the Bible Story Book
2. practice memorizing Week 4 memory work
3. finish reading the Lincoln book
4. read the first half of ch. 5 in SOTW (we will spend two weeks on this chapter)
5. Discuss derivatives and see if you and your parent can think of any others besides the ones I gave you in class. Complete sections B,C, and E of lesson 2 in your latin book. Read and review sections D and F. Optional: In the back of the book (I don't have a student book so I don't know page numbers.) are additional worksheets that go with each lesson. Use these at your discretion.
My son was injured yesterday and is in the infirmary at The Citadel. He separated his shoulder while playing intramural flag football. Please pray for him. I mention this to make excuse for a short blog as well as a late one.
We had a packed day and I hope your student will tell you all about it. Mrs. Victoria was my helper and worked very hard for us. Thank you! Please remit $9 to Tronda for the awesome maps and make sure they come to class each time. Also, please be sure the latin book comes to class each week as well.
I'll be in touch. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. read lesson 8 and 9 in the Bible Story Book
2. practice memorizing Week 4 memory work
3. finish reading the Lincoln book
4. read the first half of ch. 5 in SOTW (we will spend two weeks on this chapter)
5. Discuss derivatives and see if you and your parent can think of any others besides the ones I gave you in class. Complete sections B,C, and E of lesson 2 in your latin book. Read and review sections D and F. Optional: In the back of the book (I don't have a student book so I don't know page numbers.) are additional worksheets that go with each lesson. Use these at your discretion.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday's Events and Assignments for 9/22/09
Good Morning!
We had a great day learning yesterday. We talked about God's Word and the stories of creation. Anyone answering questions correctly were treated to giant "Smarties". We enjoyed brownies from Spencer as we celebrated his birthday. Mrs. Hatchell was our helper and worked very hard. Thank you!
We began our latin books and I'm excited about this curriculum. I know that I'm learning from how the material is presented and I hope our students will as well. We had a little difficulty getting the DVD player and TV situated but should have those bugs worked out for next week.
We talked about showing respect to St. Helena for allowing Trinity to operate in their building. I saw great improvement in our hall behavior and I'm very proud of the students for that.
The children are still astounding me with their memory work. Everyone's favorite is the Veritas Cards. I enjoy those as well. We launched into our Abe Lincoln book and I find that overall we are disappointed in the choice. I take full responsibility because I chose the book and fought to keep it on our list. Hopefully the children will be a bit more interested after yesterday's activities and discussion. Even if it's not one of our favortites, I know the students will benefit from being exposed to this work of literature. In conjunction with the book, we were each put in stocks for various crimes. Many thanks to my husband for constructing them for us. We also sat and listened to the water at the courtyard fountain and relaxed and thought of young Abe's mom doing so with him when he was a baby. Lastly, we practiced running backwards to throw off any Indians that might pursue us.
In history, we discussed David Livingstone and looked at some pictures of him and his family. We then proceeded to act out the difficulties of traveling the rivers of Africa with our treasured animals to be dropped off at various ports. Ask your student what we used for a 'boat' and what we said was the waterfall we had to get past. It was a fun activity. We also had a painting activity to represent how Afghanistan was a buffer between Russia and India. Ask your child about that as well.
For a science activity, we saw a drop of water and how it acts as a magnifier.
I'm still working on geography because I want to take that subject well past just memorizing the states and capitals. Mrs. Hatchell has located a blank map of the U.S. that is 17" by 22". We could laminate it and use wipe-off markers so that we could use it all year. The goal I'm reaching for is for the students to be able to draw the US map and label the states with capitals. The cost for the map is $6.95 and I think Staples would charge $3 or so to laminate them. Please e-mail me your thoughts on this additional expense. Here is the web site: http://www.geomatters.com/search/results.asp?S=blank+US+map. I would like each student to have their own.
Please be sure your student brings their latin book and the literature book we're studying to each class.
I hope you each have a great week with your children--I'm enjoying my time with them very much!
Until Tuesday. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read Chapter 4 in SOTW. I will no longer be doing maps from SOTW in class. If anyone does not have the activity book and wants copies with directions to complete this activity at home, please let me know.
2. Work on Week 3 memory work. Reminder: On youtube there is a video of the Classical Conversations group in Lake Norman and their hand motions. These are the ones I use in class with your children.
3. Read through chapter 19 in Abe Lincoln Grows Up. Optional: Read through the Wilderness Road hand out. It was referenced in our book. Also, you might enjoy laughing at the lingo matching activity we did in class
4. Read lesson 7 in our Bible Story book.
5. For Latin, complete all parts of Lesson One--exercises A,B,C,D, and E. Usually we will complete A in class but because of equipment difficulties we were unable to do so. Here are the derivatives for the students to fill in (we discussed these in class)
1. Puerile
2. Puerile
3. Liberty ("liberi" is related to the Latin word for "free")
4. Salvation, Salve
5. Value
6. Amateur, amiable
They do not need to list derivatives for numbers 7 through 10.
Also for Latin, they brought home a sheet we worked on in class. We wrote each vocabulary word and its meaning three times. If they did not finish, they should do so at home. We'll do this every week.
We had a great day learning yesterday. We talked about God's Word and the stories of creation. Anyone answering questions correctly were treated to giant "Smarties". We enjoyed brownies from Spencer as we celebrated his birthday. Mrs. Hatchell was our helper and worked very hard. Thank you!
We began our latin books and I'm excited about this curriculum. I know that I'm learning from how the material is presented and I hope our students will as well. We had a little difficulty getting the DVD player and TV situated but should have those bugs worked out for next week.
We talked about showing respect to St. Helena for allowing Trinity to operate in their building. I saw great improvement in our hall behavior and I'm very proud of the students for that.
The children are still astounding me with their memory work. Everyone's favorite is the Veritas Cards. I enjoy those as well. We launched into our Abe Lincoln book and I find that overall we are disappointed in the choice. I take full responsibility because I chose the book and fought to keep it on our list. Hopefully the children will be a bit more interested after yesterday's activities and discussion. Even if it's not one of our favortites, I know the students will benefit from being exposed to this work of literature. In conjunction with the book, we were each put in stocks for various crimes. Many thanks to my husband for constructing them for us. We also sat and listened to the water at the courtyard fountain and relaxed and thought of young Abe's mom doing so with him when he was a baby. Lastly, we practiced running backwards to throw off any Indians that might pursue us.
In history, we discussed David Livingstone and looked at some pictures of him and his family. We then proceeded to act out the difficulties of traveling the rivers of Africa with our treasured animals to be dropped off at various ports. Ask your student what we used for a 'boat' and what we said was the waterfall we had to get past. It was a fun activity. We also had a painting activity to represent how Afghanistan was a buffer between Russia and India. Ask your child about that as well.
For a science activity, we saw a drop of water and how it acts as a magnifier.
I'm still working on geography because I want to take that subject well past just memorizing the states and capitals. Mrs. Hatchell has located a blank map of the U.S. that is 17" by 22". We could laminate it and use wipe-off markers so that we could use it all year. The goal I'm reaching for is for the students to be able to draw the US map and label the states with capitals. The cost for the map is $6.95 and I think Staples would charge $3 or so to laminate them. Please e-mail me your thoughts on this additional expense. Here is the web site: http://www.geomatters.com/search/results.asp?S=blank+US+map. I would like each student to have their own.
Please be sure your student brings their latin book and the literature book we're studying to each class.
I hope you each have a great week with your children--I'm enjoying my time with them very much!
Until Tuesday. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read Chapter 4 in SOTW. I will no longer be doing maps from SOTW in class. If anyone does not have the activity book and wants copies with directions to complete this activity at home, please let me know.
2. Work on Week 3 memory work. Reminder: On youtube there is a video of the Classical Conversations group in Lake Norman and their hand motions. These are the ones I use in class with your children.
3. Read through chapter 19 in Abe Lincoln Grows Up. Optional: Read through the Wilderness Road hand out. It was referenced in our book. Also, you might enjoy laughing at the lingo matching activity we did in class
4. Read lesson 7 in our Bible Story book.
5. For Latin, complete all parts of Lesson One--exercises A,B,C,D, and E. Usually we will complete A in class but because of equipment difficulties we were unable to do so. Here are the derivatives for the students to fill in (we discussed these in class)
1. Puerile
2. Puerile
3. Liberty ("liberi" is related to the Latin word for "free")
4. Salvation, Salve
5. Value
6. Amateur, amiable
They do not need to list derivatives for numbers 7 through 10.
Also for Latin, they brought home a sheet we worked on in class. We wrote each vocabulary word and its meaning three times. If they did not finish, they should do so at home. We'll do this every week.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
OOPS!
An assignment I forgot: Please read the first ten chapters of Abe Lincoln Grows Up. Also, if you child is captivated by this story and wants to read further, please don't keep them from doing so because of my assignment. The activities and discussion we'll have in class will only be from the assigned pages. However, I just can't bring myself to telling a child "Stop reading."
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The "Whirlwind" and next week's assignments
Good Morning!
Our day was definitely busy! We are so glad to have Spencer with us. Welcome! Also, many thanks to last week's volunteer, Mrs. Hatchell, and to yesterday's, Mrs. Nuelle and Gigi (Mrs. Nuelle's mom).
I hope you've had an accounting of yesterday's activities from your student. We baked steak and kidney pie which was a favorite of Robbie and Peter from our literature book. The whole second floor inhabitants were put out with us for the lingering kidney smell, but we pressed on. Most everyone tasted it for the first and last time. An interesting side note--Gigi is a Brit and kidney pie was a common dish for her before arriving in the States. She and Mrs. Nuelle were able to contribute to our discussion greatly. Yeah, God!
We had an outstanding guest speaker--a nurse! Mr. Kenny Campbell visited us and spoke on the history of nursing and his experiences as a nurse. He works at Beaufort Memorial and has a son, Christian, at Trinity. He was most informative. A rabbit trail--he warned us about the many golf cart accident victims he sees in the ER. Not four-wheelers, mini-bikes, etc.--golf carts. Y'all be careful!
We walked over to another part of the church to get internet access. We visited a site where we got to hear a recording of one of the survivors of Balaklava in the Crimean War. He was a trumpeter and played the charge that sent many into their death. GoogleTrumpeter Landfrey and look for the result by the gutenbergproject. I found it most fascinating--the children were less impressed, I think, but indulged my excitement.
The rest of our day was consumed with reading from a library book about Commodore Perry's visit to Japan, reviewing last week's memory work and being introduced to this week's work. We all received our latin books--be sure to bring them each week. We'll begin learning from them next week.
Here is what I'd like for the students to accomplish to be ready for next class:
1. Read chapter 3 in Story of the World.
2. Work on memorizing the information in Week 2 of Cycle Three.
3. Read Chapter 5 in the Story Bible. We worked for a little while on some questions from the Bible lesson. I sent them home unfinished for your students to work on if you have time. They do not need to be returned to me.
Enjoy your children this week and please contact me with any questions or concerns.
love,
Mrs. Tkach
Our day was definitely busy! We are so glad to have Spencer with us. Welcome! Also, many thanks to last week's volunteer, Mrs. Hatchell, and to yesterday's, Mrs. Nuelle and Gigi (Mrs. Nuelle's mom).
I hope you've had an accounting of yesterday's activities from your student. We baked steak and kidney pie which was a favorite of Robbie and Peter from our literature book. The whole second floor inhabitants were put out with us for the lingering kidney smell, but we pressed on. Most everyone tasted it for the first and last time. An interesting side note--Gigi is a Brit and kidney pie was a common dish for her before arriving in the States. She and Mrs. Nuelle were able to contribute to our discussion greatly. Yeah, God!
We had an outstanding guest speaker--a nurse! Mr. Kenny Campbell visited us and spoke on the history of nursing and his experiences as a nurse. He works at Beaufort Memorial and has a son, Christian, at Trinity. He was most informative. A rabbit trail--he warned us about the many golf cart accident victims he sees in the ER. Not four-wheelers, mini-bikes, etc.--golf carts. Y'all be careful!
We walked over to another part of the church to get internet access. We visited a site where we got to hear a recording of one of the survivors of Balaklava in the Crimean War. He was a trumpeter and played the charge that sent many into their death. GoogleTrumpeter Landfrey and look for the result by the gutenbergproject. I found it most fascinating--the children were less impressed, I think, but indulged my excitement.
The rest of our day was consumed with reading from a library book about Commodore Perry's visit to Japan, reviewing last week's memory work and being introduced to this week's work. We all received our latin books--be sure to bring them each week. We'll begin learning from them next week.
Here is what I'd like for the students to accomplish to be ready for next class:
1. Read chapter 3 in Story of the World.
2. Work on memorizing the information in Week 2 of Cycle Three.
3. Read Chapter 5 in the Story Bible. We worked for a little while on some questions from the Bible lesson. I sent them home unfinished for your students to work on if you have time. They do not need to be returned to me.
Enjoy your children this week and please contact me with any questions or concerns.
love,
Mrs. Tkach
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Our First Day and Assignments for 9/8/09
Good Evening Families!
We've all survived our first day of what I believe will be a great school year. I hope you have each heard highlights from your student. Here's some questions to prompt them as they report: Where did your class go? What did you buy? How'd you make a picture that winks? Why did you make a picture that winks? What did you memorize? What is so great about an Enfield rifle? What does the SS on the Salvation Army uniform stand for?
God blessed us with a great field trip. I know this to be true because I was sloppy in preparing for it. The people at the Salvation Army couldn't have been nicer and treated us very well. We got to see the food bags that they hand out to the needy. The Captain spoke with us about his duties and his uniform and some history of the Army.
I want and need input from each of you as we get use to our new program. My opinion is that things went very well for a first day. Here is what I'd like for you to work on for next Tuesday:
1. Work on memorizing all the material for Cycle 3, Week 1. This was introduced in class today. I plan to review it with games before I introduce the second weeks information next Tuesday. I visited YouTube.com and entered Classical Conversations of Lake Norman. There is a teacher there with hand motions that help me memorize the info and I will be using them with your student in class.
2. Read The Drummer Boy's Battle for next week.
3. Read Chapter Two in Story of the World.
4. Read Lesson 3 in the Children's Bible Story Book.
The curriculum committee and I have just about finalized the lit list. The next three books are as follows: Abe Lincoln Grows Up by Carl Sandburg, Robert E. Lee Southern Hero of the Civil War by Mona Kerby, and Shades of Gray by Carolyn Reeder. I'd like to ask you to promptly procure the Abe Lincoln book as I hope you'll be able to start reading it after next Tuesday's class. We'll spend several weeks studying and reading it. The Robert E. Lee book was not as easy to find but we can obtain used copies on half.com. Let me know if you have difficulties. All three books are in our county libary.
I should have the Latin books ready for distribution by next time.
I truly consider it a privilege to come along side you as you take the responsibility of educating your children. I do not take lightly that you have entrusted them to me for a day each week. As always, I covet your prayers as I plan how we'll spend our time together learning. Remember to sit back and watch them some this week. You'll burn pictures into your memory that will be priceless some day!
Until next week. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
We've all survived our first day of what I believe will be a great school year. I hope you have each heard highlights from your student. Here's some questions to prompt them as they report: Where did your class go? What did you buy? How'd you make a picture that winks? Why did you make a picture that winks? What did you memorize? What is so great about an Enfield rifle? What does the SS on the Salvation Army uniform stand for?
God blessed us with a great field trip. I know this to be true because I was sloppy in preparing for it. The people at the Salvation Army couldn't have been nicer and treated us very well. We got to see the food bags that they hand out to the needy. The Captain spoke with us about his duties and his uniform and some history of the Army.
I want and need input from each of you as we get use to our new program. My opinion is that things went very well for a first day. Here is what I'd like for you to work on for next Tuesday:
1. Work on memorizing all the material for Cycle 3, Week 1. This was introduced in class today. I plan to review it with games before I introduce the second weeks information next Tuesday. I visited YouTube.com and entered Classical Conversations of Lake Norman. There is a teacher there with hand motions that help me memorize the info and I will be using them with your student in class.
2. Read The Drummer Boy's Battle for next week.
3. Read Chapter Two in Story of the World.
4. Read Lesson 3 in the Children's Bible Story Book.
The curriculum committee and I have just about finalized the lit list. The next three books are as follows: Abe Lincoln Grows Up by Carl Sandburg, Robert E. Lee Southern Hero of the Civil War by Mona Kerby, and Shades of Gray by Carolyn Reeder. I'd like to ask you to promptly procure the Abe Lincoln book as I hope you'll be able to start reading it after next Tuesday's class. We'll spend several weeks studying and reading it. The Robert E. Lee book was not as easy to find but we can obtain used copies on half.com. Let me know if you have difficulties. All three books are in our county libary.
I should have the Latin books ready for distribution by next time.
I truly consider it a privilege to come along side you as you take the responsibility of educating your children. I do not take lightly that you have entrusted them to me for a day each week. As always, I covet your prayers as I plan how we'll spend our time together learning. Remember to sit back and watch them some this week. You'll burn pictures into your memory that will be priceless some day!
Until next week. . .
love,
Mrs. Tkach
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