Dear Parents,
I hope everyone had a great week getting back into the swing of things! It was SO good to see all the kids and get back to our normal classroom rhythm. Also, Quarter 3 is behind us. That went fast!
Now that we are finished with the OPG book, we can spend more time finishing the several classical books we have left and reading more. This week, we are moving on to another picture book,
Francis, The Poor Man of Assisi. This book could not be a better example of humility, because Assisi's life was one of submission and great devotion to God.
I'm very excited for the week ahead!
In Christ,
Mrs. Poncy
Important info: Reading: This week, your child will need to bring their Assisi book to class. These picture books move fast!
Science: We are starting a new science poem this week, "Life Cycle of a Star." I will send this home in binders. I think the students are going to really enjoy this one.
Math: We are starting an important measurement unit in math at the end of the week, Capacity. I have found that students learn this form of measurement best when they get to learn this hands-on. If the HIG suggests filling jars with water, pouring and allowing the student to feel the weight of the filled containers with their hands, and to see it up close, its important not to skip over it.
Memory Work: The Southeast Asia map is due this coming Wed. Please review the map before WED.
Spelling: Just a friendly reminder to turn in the phonogram assessment this week! Thanks!
Important Dates: 3/25: Moms in Prayer at 9:00
3/27: Spirit Day and PIZZA DAY!
4/1: NO SCHOOL! Teacher Training Day
4/6: Fortis NERF War at 6:00
| 2nd week 28 | 3/25/2019 | 3/26/2019 | 3/27/2019 | 3/28/2019 | 3/29/2019 | Co-Teacher Notes |
| Discipleship | Humility: “In his pride the wicked does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Psalm 10:4 | |
Math
9:10-10:10 | HIG p94-95: Start and End Times
TB p67; WB Ex49, p115-116
MM #19 (2B) | HIG p97: Review
TB p69, Review D, all | WB Review 5, p117-120 | HIG p98-99: Capacity
TB p70-71
WB Ex50-51, p121-125
MM #20 (2B) | HIG p100: Liters
TB p72-75
WB Ex52, p126 | |
| Spelling 10:10-10:50 | Step 24: Review NT, p127-129; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p130
| Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and "more words" p129-130 | Step 24 Test: title page; 10 words + 1 sentence, p129-130 | Step 25: NT, p131-132 | Dictate sentences 1-3, p133. Place in binder. | Please turn in the phonogram assessment this week! |
| Grammar 10:50-11:15 | FLL#89: Prepositions, p215-216 | FLL#90: Synonyms and Antonyms, p217-219 + DE | FLL#91: Parts of Speech Review, p220-221 | EA from FLL#90, p219 | | *Omit Poem Reviews in the FLL* |
| Read Aloud 11:55-12:10 | A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L'Engle | |
| Reading: 12:10-1:10 | Introduce, Francis The Poor Man of Assisi
Partner reading, p3-5 | Students read p7-8 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Oral retell. | Students read p11-13 in partners. Discuss the virtue theme of humility. | Students read p14-19 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Oral retell. | Students read p20-23 in Francis Poor Man of Assisi. Discuss. | Use this week to discuss humility and Francis' devotion and heart for God! |
Copywork/
Handwriting: 1:10-1:25 | Cursive letter connections | Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem | Cursive letter connections | Cursive copywork: Quarter 4 Poem | | |
Science:
1:25-1:55 | DK First Space Encyclopedia, p102-103 "A star is born"
Twinkling Star demonstration | Students read, DK First Space Encyclopedia, p104-105, "Death of a star" Answer, "What happens when a star dies? What happens to the sun as it gets older? | DK First Space Encyclopedia, p112-113
Constellations activity and Narration page, SW 86
Stars and Space Week 1 Quiz | Begin memorizing, "Life Cycle of a Star" poem (Find in binder) | *Practice Poem * | |
Bible
1:55-2:15 | Punishment for the proud
Ezekiel 28:1-8, Proverbs 16:5 | Forgiveness for the Humble
2 Chronicles 33:1-5, 7-17 | A Wise Choice
2 Kings 5:1-19 | Sibling Rivalry
Numbers 12 | Count others as more important
Phil 2:3-4 | |
History:
2:15-2:45 | Introduce History Card #78 "Genghis Khan Rules the Mongols"
Read, "Genghis Khan, Emperor of All Men" w/Review Questions in SOTW.
Students complete Map work of the Mongul Empire | Students read History Card #78 "Genghis Khan Rules the Mongols." Discuss. | Student Oral History Narration and Q&A | Students answer in 1-2 sentences in their journal about what Mongul life was like. Draw a picture to illustrate. | | |
| Geography | Southeast Asia - Due 3/27 | |
| Memory Work | Poem: Holy, Holy, Holy Due 5/1 |
