Dear Parents,
Another week that went by so fast! The students really enjoyed the measurement unit last week, and they really enjoyed getting to use their rulers. We also measured with string cut to 100 cm, so that we would know
about how long objects are when measured to the nearest meter.
We have a busy week ahead. There is a new classical book we'll begin,
Little Pear, and your child will need to bring this book every school day until we are finished. Thank you for all the hard work you do to ensure your child is prepared on school days. It really, really shows!
Blessings in Christ,
Mrs. Poncy
Important info: Fall conferences: Be on the lookout for a signup genius email in the next week that will allow you the opportunity to sign up for a fall conference. I look forward to discussing all the wonderful things I observe and see on school days. If the times do not align with your schedule, I am always available to do a phone conference.
Planets Poem:There is a new poem I am sending home this week that helps students memorize the order of the planets and their features. We will be practicing this poem in class and on homeschool days. I will not grade this one for accuracy or memorization, but I will take a participation grade for effort shown in class.
Reading Interest Inventory: I will be sending home a reading interest inventory this week. This is a sheet that students will fill out and return that gives me a better picture about what they like to read, how often they read, and how I can better support them when guiding books for them to read in the classroom and our small Fortis library.
Important dates: Wednesday, October 16- Spirit DayMonday, October 21-25- Fortis Spirit WeekMonday, October 21- Lifetouch Picture RetakesSaturday, October 26- Fortis Trunk or TreatMonday, October 28- Teacher Training – NO SCHOOL for StudentsWednesday, October 30- Historic Dress-up Day Wednesday, October 30- Spirit Day and Pizza LunchWednesday, October 30- Grammar Play date (3-4pm on Fortis Playground)| 2nd week 10 | 10/14/2019 | 10/15/2019 | 10/16/2019 | 10/17/2019 | 10/18/2019 | Co-Teacher Notes |
| Discipleship | Forgiveness: “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 145:8 | |
| Geography | Middle East - Due 11/6 | |
Math
| HIG p61: Measuring Length in Yards and Feet
TB Learning Tasks #1-4, p59-60
Problem Solving Journals | HIG p62: Measuring Length in Inches
TB p61-62
WB Ex28
MM # 17 (10-15 minutes) + Review 3, WB p83 (#1-3 only) | Math Quiz: Measurement of Length +
HIG p65: Measuring Weight in Kilograms
p64-66
WB Ex29, p79-80 | Finish Review 3, WB p84-86 + Begin Practice 3A, TB p63 if time allows, (can do Practice 3A tomorrow if not) | Finish Practice 3A, TB p63 + MM 18 (10-15 minutes) | Please turn in Practice 3A on Monday, Oct 21st |
Spelling
| Step 8: Review NT p47-49; Dictate sentences 4-6 and choose 5 "More Words" to review, p50-51 | Review card box; Dictate sentences 7-9 on spelling paper and practice the words, "copy" and "body," from the "More Words" section, p50-51 | Step 8 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p50-51 | Step 9: NT, p53-55; Dictate word cards 51-60, p55 | Dictate sentences 1-3, p56 on spelling paper in binder. | |
Grammar
| FLL#35: Interjections/
Conjunctions, p78-80 and EA | FLL#36: Introduce Letter writing, p81-82 (Can Omit "The Year" Review) | Lesson #38: Introducing direct quotations
p84-85 | FLL #37: Addressing an envelope | | FLL #'s are out of order on purpose this week |
Read Aloud
| Surprise Island Gertrude Warner | |
Reading
| OPG 198: Contractions
Introduce Little Pear | OPG 198: Contractions
Students read Ch 1 of Little Pear | OPG 199: Contractions
Students discuss Little Pear in partner groups | OPG 199: Contractions
Students begin Ch 2 of Little Pear | Finish Ch 2 of Little Pear | Focus on OPG p300 and having your child copy your expression and
your speed. |
Handwriting/
Copy Work:
| Introduce Cursive J and linking letters learned | Student completes Cursive J, NAC p41-42 | Practice Cursive J and linking letters learned | Practice Cursive J NAC, p43 | | |
Bible
| Review memory verse; Discussion Questions from Matthew 18 + Children's Catechism | Hidden Secrets
Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 32:3-5, Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:8-10 | Discussion Questions from yesterday's reading and Children's Catechism | A Son asks for Forgiveness
Luke 15:11-24 | | |
Science
| Venus Lesson 4 Review questions/assignment + Introduce Planets Poem | Review Venus Crossword Puzzle definitions, p106 in journal for quiz + Students come prepared tomorrow to give a 2-3 min oral narration on what they have learned about Venus | Lesson 4 Science Quiz + Venus Narrations +
Practice Planets Poem | Practice Planets Poem +
CW: First two stanzas of Planets Poem: Mercury, Venus (Then file in binder) | Practice Planets Poem | CW = CopyWork |
History
| SOTW Discussion questions + Map Work: China and the Grand Canal and Tang warrior Coloring Page | Read, "The Tang Dynasty" p76-79 in SOTW. Students answer, "What things did Li Yuan do to make his people happy? Why is the Tang dynasty called the Golden Age of China?" | Craft Project:
Make a Jade Bead Necklace + Discuss yesterday's reading | Read, "The Yamato Dynasty of Japan" p80-85. Oral retell. Have students draw a picture of Susano and the serpent in their history journal. | | |
| Memory Work | Poem: "How All Things Praise the Lord" Assessed as a Group on 11/20
History: "The Children's Catechism" (#18-35) Due 12/4
Key Dates #6-10 due 12/4
Science: Practice the Planets Poem |
