Our Fun Tuesday and assignments for February 1st

Greetings Families!

Before I forget, show-and-tell is next week! Many thanks to Mrs. Karen for helping make our busy day a success. We ate manna that was falling outside our tents in Bible, we learned lesson 15 in Latin (I think really well, too.) We added the large intestines and the liver to our bodies in science and reviewed the functions of all the organs we've been studying. We went over the geography portion of the memory work from the beginning as a review of the state capitals. We pressed on into week 15 in memory work and practiced our presentation for next week.

After lunch, we had a history lesson about Egypt and Italy. We discussed why the British wanted to keep their fingers in Egypt's business (Suez canal) and three facts about Italy: 1. Who became the ruler, 2. What kind of government he set up, and 3. What is that kind of government. See if your student can answer those questions for you.

Finally it was time for the fun. Our Purim celebration! I told them about some traditions associated with this holiday. Megillah is the scroll that contains the story of Esther. A Gragger is a noise maker to use whenever Haman's name is mentioned. The word Purim means lots--which is what Haman cast to see which Jews to murder first. We made two food baskets and delivered them to Pastor Jeff Miller and to Mrs. Carol, one of the custodians. Each child donated three 50 cent pieces to the Haiti relief fund in the church office. The grand finale was when Mrs. Nicole read the Megillah to us and we booed and hissed and stomped anytime Haman’s name was mentioned. A messy, good time was had by all!

Please pray for my Arianna who was home today battling a stomach bug. Her big sister Rebecca volunteered to skip classes and stay with her so I could come teach. Interestingly, I didn’t have to ask Rebecca twice!?!

Love to all,
Mrs. Tkach

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read chapter 39 in the Bible Story Book.
2. Practice Week 15 memory work. Perfect your hand motions and recitation for next week’s performance.
3. Read Chapters 1 through 5 of The Bread Winner.
4. Skim Chapter 25 in history and read chapter 26.
5. Cover lesson 15 in Latin. Here is a breakdown for the week that you may want to use:
a. Complete part B on Wednesday.
b. Complete part C on Thursday.
c. Complete part D and F on Friday.
d. Complete part G and write lesson 16’s vocab and meaning 3 times each on Monday.
6. Thank God everyday for the privilege of learning along side of your precious children.