Dear Families,
My Becca will have surgery on her knee Monday, the 21st. We are sad because her high school basketball career is over. Her attitude is good and I'm proud of her. Thank you for praying for her. Her head injury is fine. Please pray for the surgeon Monday at noon.
We are buying a goat and two chickens for a poor family. I'm so proud of your generosity and hard work. I'm hoping World Vision will send us a picture of the family we've helped. I'll post whatever they do send me.
There is some reading I want you to do over the holidays. Please finish the Teddy Roosevelt book if you haven't already. Also, please read GANDHI, Young Nation Builder by Kathleen Kudlinski over the holiday as well. We'll analyze the book and have some activities from it on the day we return.
Merry Christmas, sweet students. I love you each and will miss you. Mr. Tkach and I were outside last night and it was cold and the stars were out. Find time to do that and get still and quiet and think about God entering the world as a baby over 2000 years ago . . . . .
love to all,
Mrs. Tkach
Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday in Review and assignments for 12/15/09
Good Morning!
Only one more Trinity day in 2009. I introduced a Christmas project to the children and they will need your help.
When the Mansell family visited our class and spoke of their life in poverty in Ethiopia before being adopted, we were all touched. I brought a catalog to show my students from World Vision. It gives the opportunity to help the truly impoverished by buying seed, chicks, goats, a portion of a water well, etc. We want to each bring in a monetary donation and pool our funds and buy a gift from this catalog.
My STRONG encouragement to the children was to earn the money they bring in. We discussed ways--raking for neighbors, dog-walking, tasks over and above their usual chores. We even read about the Widow giving sacrificially in the New Testament. Jesus new her heart and recognized she gave the most because it was of great sacrifice. It would be great if the students could actually "break a sweat" and experience sacrificial giving. This would dove-tail perfectly with our discussion in lit of Teddy Roosevelt's character trait of diligence. Although he was frail, he diligently worked to improve his physical condition. Even if your child is weary of raking or whatever, remind them of the Godly character trait Teddy exhibited and to be diligent and remember the poor they are helping to care for.
Whew! All that to say please help you child to earn money this week to bring in next Tuesday and we'll select a gift from the World Vision catalog. You can go online to worldvisiongifts.org to see about this organization if you are not familiar with it.
We discussed the genre of biography. We did an exercise about interviewing famous people and then planned categories of questions. We broke into groups and formulated questions and presented them to the class. My plan is to have a person to interview next time and for the children to carry out the interview.
After neglecting them, we got out our maps and played a game to review the states and capitals. "I'm thinking of a state and ___________________is its capital" They did pretty well. The states out west need the most work, I think.
History was painfully dry and boring. Just ask Mrs. Irvine who was my most excellent helper. We skimmed the top if two long chapters via our magic carpets.
I want the children to teach again next time. We are starting WWI which will be split by the Christmas holiday--we'll learn more about it when we get. Please have the children present a report on the following topics:
Woods and Mills: Weaponry used in WWI (include all kinds: guns, planes, tanks, gas)
Spencer: Explain and make an illustration of trench warfare
Amelia: How/why did the war start and who was originally involved.
Talia: How did America get drawn in and what effect did that have.
Chloe: Woodrow Wilson during the war and the League of Nations
Again, please do not stress. If you have an old World Book set from your childhood, I think those are great sources. Your report can be as short as half a page or less. Illustrations are always helpful. The children seem to really enjoy presenting to each other and I like encouraging that.
I thought of having a Christmas party just for our class. I know there is one for all of TCA that evening but I'm not sure I'll be able to attend and I don't know if all the HHI folk will make it back. Each child could bring in a treat and we can enjoy eating together. I could think of some activities for us to do. Do we want a gift exchange? E-mail me your thoughts by tomorrow and I'll pull it together.
Enjoy this season and take good care of each other!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read ch 29 in Bible
2. We did not press on into week 13 memory work. I want the chldren to review the first 12 weeks.
3. Finish reading Teddy Roosevelt, if possible. Several moms told me the reading is difficult. If you cannot finish it, get as far as you can. You can finish it over the holiday and we'll have another book to read during that time as well.
4. read/skim ch. 20 in SOTW. Complete reports about WWI.
5. complete lesson 10 activities in Latin and on Monday, write the vocab from lesson 11 three times each.
Only one more Trinity day in 2009. I introduced a Christmas project to the children and they will need your help.
When the Mansell family visited our class and spoke of their life in poverty in Ethiopia before being adopted, we were all touched. I brought a catalog to show my students from World Vision. It gives the opportunity to help the truly impoverished by buying seed, chicks, goats, a portion of a water well, etc. We want to each bring in a monetary donation and pool our funds and buy a gift from this catalog.
My STRONG encouragement to the children was to earn the money they bring in. We discussed ways--raking for neighbors, dog-walking, tasks over and above their usual chores. We even read about the Widow giving sacrificially in the New Testament. Jesus new her heart and recognized she gave the most because it was of great sacrifice. It would be great if the students could actually "break a sweat" and experience sacrificial giving. This would dove-tail perfectly with our discussion in lit of Teddy Roosevelt's character trait of diligence. Although he was frail, he diligently worked to improve his physical condition. Even if your child is weary of raking or whatever, remind them of the Godly character trait Teddy exhibited and to be diligent and remember the poor they are helping to care for.
Whew! All that to say please help you child to earn money this week to bring in next Tuesday and we'll select a gift from the World Vision catalog. You can go online to worldvisiongifts.org to see about this organization if you are not familiar with it.
We discussed the genre of biography. We did an exercise about interviewing famous people and then planned categories of questions. We broke into groups and formulated questions and presented them to the class. My plan is to have a person to interview next time and for the children to carry out the interview.
After neglecting them, we got out our maps and played a game to review the states and capitals. "I'm thinking of a state and ___________________is its capital" They did pretty well. The states out west need the most work, I think.
History was painfully dry and boring. Just ask Mrs. Irvine who was my most excellent helper. We skimmed the top if two long chapters via our magic carpets.
I want the children to teach again next time. We are starting WWI which will be split by the Christmas holiday--we'll learn more about it when we get. Please have the children present a report on the following topics:
Woods and Mills: Weaponry used in WWI (include all kinds: guns, planes, tanks, gas)
Spencer: Explain and make an illustration of trench warfare
Amelia: How/why did the war start and who was originally involved.
Talia: How did America get drawn in and what effect did that have.
Chloe: Woodrow Wilson during the war and the League of Nations
Again, please do not stress. If you have an old World Book set from your childhood, I think those are great sources. Your report can be as short as half a page or less. Illustrations are always helpful. The children seem to really enjoy presenting to each other and I like encouraging that.
I thought of having a Christmas party just for our class. I know there is one for all of TCA that evening but I'm not sure I'll be able to attend and I don't know if all the HHI folk will make it back. Each child could bring in a treat and we can enjoy eating together. I could think of some activities for us to do. Do we want a gift exchange? E-mail me your thoughts by tomorrow and I'll pull it together.
Enjoy this season and take good care of each other!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read ch 29 in Bible
2. We did not press on into week 13 memory work. I want the chldren to review the first 12 weeks.
3. Finish reading Teddy Roosevelt, if possible. Several moms told me the reading is difficult. If you cannot finish it, get as far as you can. You can finish it over the holiday and we'll have another book to read during that time as well.
4. read/skim ch. 20 in SOTW. Complete reports about WWI.
5. complete lesson 10 activities in Latin and on Monday, write the vocab from lesson 11 three times each.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
our day's review and assignments for next time
Dear Families,
We had a really fun day yesterday! I was so impressed with the students doing the teaching! The history reports were outstanding! Sorry, I'm not going to hand over any of my paycheck, though! We missed the Langehans very much and prayed for you. Spencer's brother, Ethan, joined us and Mrs. Victoria was our busy helper. Thank you.
Here are some things to ask your student about as they recount our day to you: How did Dr. Beaumont learn so much about the workings of the stomach back in 1822? Does God have favorites like Jacob did? What is the new chant to memorize in Latin? Why were the rebels in China called "the Boxers"? How is the name Carnegie pronounced in Pittsburgh, PA? What cruel practice was outlawed in China that kept girls feet small? What David-sized country defeated what Goliath-sized country for expansion in China? How many steps would Chloe have to take on the Oregon trail?
The inventions were awesome! We had a balloon launcher, a pair of safety shoes for around broken Christmas ornaments, a Christmas Box from the planet "Morf" (awesome that they worship Christ just like us!), an actual working pontoon boat for Webkins, a safety hammock for a pet bunny, and a cat mobile. The whole school came out to the courtyard at 1:45 and enjoyed our demonstrations.
Check you e-mail often this week. I'm working on an idea for my class for Christmas. Enjoy each other and work hard at your studies!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. read Chapter 27 in Bible
2. review and learn Week 12 memory work
3. share your invention with your family and read the first three chapters of Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt.
4. read/skim chapters 18 and 19 of SOTW
5. finish lesson 9 exercises in Latin and on Monday, Dec 7th write the vocab and meanings 3 times for lesson 10.
We had a really fun day yesterday! I was so impressed with the students doing the teaching! The history reports were outstanding! Sorry, I'm not going to hand over any of my paycheck, though! We missed the Langehans very much and prayed for you. Spencer's brother, Ethan, joined us and Mrs. Victoria was our busy helper. Thank you.
Here are some things to ask your student about as they recount our day to you: How did Dr. Beaumont learn so much about the workings of the stomach back in 1822? Does God have favorites like Jacob did? What is the new chant to memorize in Latin? Why were the rebels in China called "the Boxers"? How is the name Carnegie pronounced in Pittsburgh, PA? What cruel practice was outlawed in China that kept girls feet small? What David-sized country defeated what Goliath-sized country for expansion in China? How many steps would Chloe have to take on the Oregon trail?
The inventions were awesome! We had a balloon launcher, a pair of safety shoes for around broken Christmas ornaments, a Christmas Box from the planet "Morf" (awesome that they worship Christ just like us!), an actual working pontoon boat for Webkins, a safety hammock for a pet bunny, and a cat mobile. The whole school came out to the courtyard at 1:45 and enjoyed our demonstrations.
Check you e-mail often this week. I'm working on an idea for my class for Christmas. Enjoy each other and work hard at your studies!
love,
Mrs. Tkach
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. read Chapter 27 in Bible
2. review and learn Week 12 memory work
3. share your invention with your family and read the first three chapters of Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt.
4. read/skim chapters 18 and 19 of SOTW
5. finish lesson 9 exercises in Latin and on Monday, Dec 7th write the vocab and meanings 3 times for lesson 10.
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