2/25-3/1

Dear Parents,

I was so happy last week to see that so many of the kids are enjoying Little Pear! This book presented a great opportunity to discuss Little Pear's tendency towards disobedience as a conversation starter about virtue and the perfect son that Jesus was! This week, we will further explore theme in the book as we get deeper into Little Pear's adventures. We will also review character traits, setting, and story problem and plot. I'm looking forward to this week. :)

Blessings in Christ,

Mrs. Poncy

Important info: 

Memory Work: Our Quarter 3 Poem is due this coming WED, 2/27! Please have your child practice this before class on WED, so that it is refreshed in their minds.
Math: There is no math assessment this week, but there is a math assignment due on WED (Practice 3B, all.)
Reading: Please have your child read the assigned pages in Little Pear before coming to class on WED, or it will be difficult for them to discuss what they read with their classmates.
Science and History Journals: I will pick these up from your child on WED, March 6th, before Spring break. I am looking to give a grade based upon completion, thoughtful responses and compete sentences with correct punctuation.

Important Dates: 

 2/25:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
2/27:  How All Things Praise the Lord Poem Due, Spirit Day and PIZZA DAY!
3/11-3/15: Spring Break 

2nd week 25	2/25/2019	2/26/2019	2/27/2019	2/28/2019	3/1/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Perseverance: “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p77: Review 3, WB p83-86, MM #11	HIG p76: TB p50, Practice 3B, (do all) + Finish Review 3 if unfinished	HIG p77: Review 4, WB p87-90, MM #12	Finish Review 4/Look over and correct with your child Begin Practice 3C in TB, p51	Finish Practice 3C in TB, p51	Please turn in Practice 3B this week on WED
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 21: Review NT, p113-114; dictate sentence 4-6 and writing station, p115-116	Review card box; dictate sentence 7-9 and "more words," p115	Step 21 Test: title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p115	Step 22: NT, p118	Dictate sentence 1-3, p119. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL #80: Interjections/Prepositions, p192-194 and DE	FLL#81: Direct and Indirect Quotations, p195-197 and DE	FLL#82: Nouns/Pronouns, p198-200 and DE	Use this day to review and concepts that need reinforcement		*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10	A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 228: Multi-syllable Words Discuss Little Pear + analyzing theme mini-lesson	OPG 229: Reading Multi-syllable Words + Read Ch 4 of Little Pear	OPG 229: Multi-Syllable Words + Discuss Ch 4 + Decoding unfamiliar words mini-lesson	OPG 230: Reading Multi-Syllable Words + Read Chapter 5 of Little Pear	Discuss CH 5/Have your student orally narrate what they read
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Planets poem	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copywork: Planets poem
Science: 1:25-1:55	Show Jupiter Video Discuss features, record on SW Narration Page Do Scientific Demonstration: Red Spot *Practice Planets Poem*	Have students read "King of the Planets" p66-67 in DK. Students answer, "What is Jupiter made of? What are some of the features of its surface? (i.e., hot or cold?) Have students draw a picture of Jupiter in their journal.	Read Destination: Jupiter by Seymour Simon/discuss. Students create a Jupiter Mini-book. Give Unit Week 7 Quiz, p79 and *Review Planets Poem*	Students read, "Jupiter's Moons" p68-69 in DK Space Encyclopedia. Students answer, "What is something interesting you learned about Jupiter? What are Jupiter's largest moons?"	*Practice Planets Poem*	Please have your child turn in their Moon tracker sheet this week.  Science and History Journals due on 3/6
Bible 1:55-2:15	Life is like a long race Hebrews 12:1-11	Persevering in following God Hebrews 10:24-25	Persevering in Prayer Luke 18:1-8 and Jeremiah 9:23-24	A Persistent Builder Genesis 6:5-22	Perseverance despite circumstances Daniel 1:1-7, and Daniel 6:1-28
History: 2:15-2:45	Introduce Timeline card #72 and #73. Read, "The Age of the Crusades," p177 in SOTW. Discuss. Students do crusades map work, student page 77.	Read History Card #72 and #73. Define Crusades in History journal. Have students create a jingle to help them remember the definition	Student Oral History Narration and Q&A	Students write a journal entry in their science/history journals from the perspective of a Crusader from England or France (Aim for 5-7 complete sentences)		Science and History Journals due on 3/6
Geography	Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work	Poem: How All Things Praise the Lord Due 2/27

2/18-2/22

Dear Parents,

We are knee deep in working with money in the classroom. I enjoy seeing them working with the fake money, since it gives them the hands-on learning so many of them need and enjoy. It's neat to teach a skill that will follow them the rest of their lives, in a very real world sort of way!

I cannot believe that there are only 6 more class days until Spring break! I'm looking forward to finishing strong before our next chunk of time off. :) I will enjoy these next 6 class days with your kiddo.

In Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info:

Math: Focus on reviewing math multiplication facts this week using flash cards. We don't want them to forget their facts since we're camping out in money for awhile.

Handwriting/CopyWork: This week consider having your child practice their cursive by copying select stanzas from the planets poem that was sent home. Although copy work can seem antiquated sometimes, it is very much a valuable tool in Classical education.

Reading: Please remember we are starting Little Pear this week! Please have your child bring their book to school and to read the assigned reading from the book each homeschool day.

Important Dates: 

Mon 2/18:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00.
Wed 2/20:  New Family Informational @ 10:00
Mon 2/25:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00
Wed 2/27:  How All Things Praise the Lord Poem Due, Spirit Day and PIZZA DAY!

2nd week 24	2/18/2019	2/19/2019	2/20/2019	2/21/2019	2/22/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Adaptability: “For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name.” Psalm 33:21
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p70-71: Subtracting Money TB p46-47, #1-3; WB Ex35, p76-77 MM #9 (HIG 2B)	HIG p72: Subtracting Cents and Dollars TB p47, #4-5 WB Ex36, p78 Review multiplication facts	HIG p73: Subtracting Money TB p48, #6 WB Ex37, p79	HIG p74: More Mental Math TB p48, #7-8 WB Ex38, p80 MM #10 (HIG 2B)	HIG p75: Word Problems TB p49, #9-10 WB Ex39, p81-82 Review multiplication facts
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 20: review NT, p107-111; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p111-112	Review card box; dictation sentence 7-9, p111	Step 20 Test: title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p111	Step 21: NT, p113-114; Dictate word cards 141-150, p115	Dictate sentence 1-3, p115. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL#76, p182-183: Snowy Owl picture narration	FLL#77, p185: Four Types of Sentences	FLL#78, p186-188: Verbs DE and EA	Use this day to review synonyms and antonyms		*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10	A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 227: Homonyms Introduce, Little Pear Character Trait and Evidence analysis	OPG 227: Homonyms Read p9-16 of Little Pear/Discuss the book using question stems from literature bookmark	OPG 228: Exercise Reading muscles + Read p17-25 of Little Pear. Discuss. Focus: Problem and Plot	OPG 228: Exercise Reading muscles + Read Chapter 3 and discuss the book using literature bookmark
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copy-work: From Planets poem	Cursive letter connections	Cursive copy-work: From Planets poem
Science: 1:25-1:55	Read DK First Space Encyclopedia, p64-65, "The Red Planet/Discuss. Add information about MARS to the SW Narration Page. Students create a 3D Model of Mars.	Read DK First Space Encyclopedia, p64-65, "The Red Planet" Have students answer in their journals, "What are some of the features of the surface of Mars? What is it like on the planet? (i.e, hot or cold)?	Science Demonstration:  Shaded Students complete lab report on SW p69 Solar System Quiz: Mars	Continue Memorizing Planets Poem  *Chart the Moon*	*Chart the Moon*	*Continue to chart the moon each evening. Ask students to predict what they think it will look like the following night!*
Bible 1:55-2:15	Faithfulness in times of struggle Ruth 1:1-11, 14-21	Jesus cries with his friends John 11:1-4,14,17-37	Foolish Faith, or not? Hebrews 11:1-2, 6-12, 23-34	Contentment is Key Hebrews 13:5-8	Contentment in all circumstances Philipians 4:11-13
History: 2:15-2:45	Read, "Serfs and Nobleman" from SOTW, p160-161. Do Review Questions. Have students do Linguistic map work of Europe. If time: Serf and Lord template activity	Students read timeline card #70 & #71, "Norman Conquest and Feudalism in Europe." Discuss. Have students draw a pyramid in their history journal that shows the hiearchy of the classes.	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A	Have your child write 2-3 sentences about each level of society and a brief description. (See Timeline card #71 for this response)		Pyramid example (for journal response)
Geography	Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work	Poem: How All Things Praise the Lord Due 2/27

2/11-2/15

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone enjoys the student holiday/teacher in-service on Monday! Thanks for your patience during my absences while I cared for my children who had the flu. I am pleased to report that the substitutes gave excellent feedback regarding behavior while I was gone.

This will be a shorter week, but still a productive one. This week, your child will bring home a moon tracker sheet on Wednesday. This will give them an opportunity for nightly observation, prediction, and to appreciate its beauty.

Happy Valentines Day! I so love all 16 of my second graders.

In Christ,

Mrs. Poncy

Important Info: 

Science: Please encourage neatness with the moon tracker sheet! Charting the moon around the same time each evening will lend itself to more accuracy.  If you can't see the moon because its cloudy, you can look up the moon online on the weather channel website! Please have them put their name on it and keep up with the sheet in their binder. I will take a participation grade when it is completed.

Reading: We are going to start our next classical read, Little Pear on 2/18! Please have your child bring this book to class each school day.

Memory Work: Please let me know if you do not have a Southeast Asia map in your child's binder, and I will send one home! Thank you!

Important Dates: 

2/11: Staff Development Day (Student holiday) 
2/13: Spirit Day and Valentines Day Party @ 2:30 --Bring a decorated box!
2/15: Re-enrollment Deadline 

2nd week 23	2/11/2018	2/12/2018	2/13/2018	2/14/2018	2/15/2018	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Staff Development - Student Holiday	Adaptability: “For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name.” Psalm 33:21
Math 9:10-10:10		HIG p63: Word Problems, TB p41 Practice 3A #4-6 WB Ex30, p70-72 MM #7 (HIG 2B)	HIG p64-65: Part 2 Adding Money TB p43 WB Ex31, p73 MM #8 (HIG 2B)	HIG p66: Adding Cents and Dollars TB p42-43 WB Ex32, p74	HIG p67: Adding Money TB p44 WB Ex33, p75
Spelling 10:10-10:50		Step 19: Review NT, p101-105; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p106	Step 19 Test: title page, 10 words +1 sentence, p105-106	Step 20: NT, p107-111; dictate word cards 131-140, p111	Dictate sentences 1-3, p111. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15		FLL#73:Story Narration: "The Three Bears" p172-175	FLL#74: Introducing synonyms, p176-178 and DE	FLL#75: Introducing antonymns, p179-181 and DE
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10		A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10		OPG 225: Vowel Pairs +30 min personal choice	OPG 225: Vowel Pairs	OPG 226: Review Letter Patterns	Read 30 minutes independently
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25		Students complete p104-105 in the NAC	Cursive letter connections	Finish the NAC, p106-107. You're done!:)
Science: 1:25-1:55		Students read DK First Space Encyclopedia p60-61, "Third rock from the Sun" Students answer in their journal, "Where is Earth in the planet order? What makes Earth different from all the other planets? Have students draw a picture of earth.	Read, "The Moon DK First Space Encyclopedia. Add info about the Earth and its Moon to SW Narration Page. Do Scientific Demonstration: Moving Target Show Moon Video and work on memorization of the Planets poem	Begin memorizing the Planets Poem *Chart the moon*	*Chart the moon*	*Find Planets Poem and Moon Tracker Sheet in your child's binder*
History: 2:15-2:45		Read History Card #68, Vladimir I of Kiev and #69 Byzantine Emperor Basil II Students create a jingle to their card of choice	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A	Have your child write 2-3 sentences about what they learned from one of the cards and illustrate a picture in their journal.		Jingle-short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered
Geography		Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work		Poem: How All Things Praise the Lord Due 2/27

2/4-2/8

Dear Parents,

I was so impressed last week with how well the students memorized the South Asia map. I know this prior knowledge will come in handy one day, especially when considering how many countries in South Asia are unreached with the good news of the gospel!

This week, we are starting a new classroom virtue, adaptability. We are introduced this week to King Alfred the great of England, who was in the middle of training the farmers of Wessex to fight against the Vikings when he had to change his plans and hide for an entire year with a peasant family. His adaptability, however, preceded his eventual victory against the Vikings. I pray the students will grasp this virtue as we study it in our classroom and at home. I'm looking forward to another wonderful week with your child!

Blessings,

Mrs. Poncy

Important info: 

Grammar: We are focusing on letter writing this week. We will write a letter in class on Monday, and students will address the envelope and send the letter on Tuesday. (Materials needed: An envelope and a stamp! :))I look forward to seeing them craft letters this week in class.

Memory Work: Please check your child's binder to make sure they have the new map we'll be studying, Southeast Asia. This map will be assessed on 3/27.

Science: We're learning a new poem this week about the Planets! You can practice this poem at home on homeschool days to ensure your child is memorizing key details about the different planets. Memorization, of course, is key in Classical Education. I will pass this poem out Monday and have students file this behind their Memory Work tab.

Important Dates: 

2/8: Box Top Deadline 
2/11: Staff Development Day (Student holiday) 
2/13: Valentines Day Party --Bring a decorated box!
2/13: Spirit Day! 

2nd week 22	2/4/2019	2/5/2019	2/6/2019	2/7/2019	2/8/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Adaptability: “For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name.” Psalm 33:21
Math 9:10-10:10	HIG p55-56: Money TB p36-38; WB Ex24, p59-61	HIG p57: Writing Money Amounts TB p38 #3 WB Ex25-26 p62-65, MM #5 (HIG 2B)	HIG p58-60: Converting Money TB p38-39 WB Ex27, p66-67	HIG p61: Making Change for $1 TB p40 #10-12; WB Ex28, p68 MM #6 (HIG 2B)	HIG p62: Making Change for $5 or $10 TB p40 #13-14 WB Ex29,p69
Spelling 10:10-10:50	Step 18: Review NT, p97-99; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p100	Review card box; dictate sentence 7-9, p100	Step 18 Test: title page, 3 sentences, p100	Step 19: NT, p101-105; Dictate word cards 121-130, p105	Dictate sentences 1-3, p106. Place in binder.
Grammar 10:50-11:15	FLL#70, p164-165: Writing a friendly letter	FLL#71: Addressing the envelope, p166-167	FLL#72: Prepositions, p168-171	Use this day to practice letter writing!		*Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL*
Read Aloud 11:55-12:10	A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle
Reading: 12:10-1:10	OPG 223: The Vowel Pair EU as Long U	OPG 223: The Vowel Pair EU as Long U + Read 30 minutes	OPG 224: The Letter Pair QU as /k/	OPG 224: The Letter Pair QU as /k/ + Read 30 minutes	Read 30 minutes independently
Copywork/ Handwriting: 1:10-1:25	Cursive Letter Connections CW: Scripture Memory Verse	Student completes, "Legibility" p102 in the NAC (first part of the Pledge of Allegiance)	Cursive Letter Connections CW: Quarter 3 Poem	Student completes 2nd part of the Pledge of Allegiance, p103 in the NAC
Science: 1:25-1:55	Read about Mercury, DK First Space Encyclopedia, p56-57. Discuss. Do Scientific Demonstration: Cover-up Show Mercury video	Students read, DK First Space Encyclopedia,p58-59, "The Morning Star" Students answer, "What is Venus like?" What is one interesting fact you learned about Venus?" Have students illustrate a picture in their journal	Student Demonstration: Hot Box Venus activity and copywork	Students practice the Solar System Poem		Find Solar System Poem in student binder behind memory work
Bible 1:55-2:15	Moving without a van Genesis 12:1-9	God cares and has the answers Genesis 12:10-20	God changes names sometimes Genesis 17:1-6	Singing in a sad place Acts 16:25-36	David's really bad day--or week Psalm 77
History: 2:15-2:45	Read, "Alfred the Great" in SOTW, p149. Discuss with Review Questions, p89. Students create a jingle in groups then complete map work, p61	Read History Card #66, "Alfred the Great of England," AND #67, "Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson." Students create a jingle to one of the history cards of their choice	Student Oral History Narration and Student Q&A	Have your child write 2-3 sentences about what they learned from one of the cards and illustrate a picture in their journal.		Jingle-short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered
Geography	Southeast Asia - Due 3/27
Memory Work	Poem: How All Things Praise the Lord Due 2/27