2/3-2/7

Dear Parents,

I'm sorry I was not able to finish out the week with your child, but I'm praying I will be able to join the kids again on Monday.  I'm praying everyone stays healthy as this month unfolds!

We are starting a new chapter book this week, Knights of the Round Table. I think they are going to really enjoy this one! After they read the assigned reading, you can monitor their comprehension by asking them questions about the book. The literature bookmark I handed out at the beginning of the year is a good conversation starter to see if they are engaged.

As a rule, good readers:

Use expression
Don't read too fast
Don't read too slow
Self-correct


I hope everyone has a wonderful homeschool week. I am really enjoying seeing all the growth taking places in the kids in so many ways! I really can't believe it's already February.


Blessings in Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info:

Memory Work: Please continue to work on memory work (quarter poem, catechism, map, facts) during homeschool days. We do this in class as well. Some of these things are due in a month.

Spelling: If you want to give your child opportunities to read words that correspond with our spelling lesson this week (Long E Spelled EA) go back to OPG 125 to read text that has this particular vowel pair.

Science Poem: We will be memorizing the new Meteorite poem that I emailed, but this one is not for a grade, only to support our next lesson on Space Rocks.


Important Dates:

2/3 - Moms in prayer 9:00am 
Co-Teacher Training 2-3 pm  (What is Inference and Why is it Important? - Kristi Martin)
2/10 - Teacher Training: No School
2/12 - Valentine's Party @2:15 
2/17 - Moms in prayer @ 9:00am
2/19 - New Parent Informational
2/21 - Moms night out 
2/24 - Moms in prayer 9:00am
           Grammar play date 
2/26 - Spirit Day/Pizza Day

2nd week 21	2/3/2020	2/4/2020	2/5/2020	2/6/2020	2/7/2020	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Self Control: “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self control.” Proverbs 25:28
Geography	South Asia - Due 3/25
Math	HIG p40-42: Division Facts + Word Problems TB p24 WB Ex18, p42 #3-5 Practice 2A #6-11	HIG p43: Practice 2A, TB p25 #1-3 a,b,c + MM #21, all	HIG p44: Multiplying and Dividing by 5 TB p26-28 WB Ex19, p43 + MM #22	HIG p45-46: Multiplication Facts TB p28 WB Ex20, p44-45 MM #23, all	HIG p47:Division by 5 TB p28 WB Ex21, p46-48	Continue to incorporate math facts in your math time at home
Spelling	Step 17: Review NT, p91-93; dictate sentences 4-6 and tactile with "More words," p94	Review card box; dictate sentences 7-9 and complete writing station, p95	Step 17 Test: title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p94	Step 18: NT, p97-99	Dictate sentences 1-3, p100 on spelling paper in binder.
Grammar	FLL #77: Four Types of Sentences, p183	FLL #78: Verbs DE and EA p186-188	FLL #79: Adverbs/Adjectives p189	FLL #80: Interjections/Prepositions + DE/EA p192-194
Read Aloud	The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe  C.S Lewis
Reading	OPG 220: Prefixes, p328-330 + Main Idea Mini-lesson	OPG 220: Prefixes, p328-330 + Read p1-15 of Knights of the Round Table	OPG 221: Letter X as /z/, Silent P before S, p331 + Discuss reading in groups	OPG 221: Letter X as /z/, Silent P before S, p331 + Read p16-25 in Knights of the Round Table	Students read Chapter 2 in, Knights of the Round Table
Copywork/ Handwriting	Introduce Cursive U	Complete NAC p77-78	Practice forming words with letters learned	Complete p79-80 in NAC
Science	Read, "The Coma" p114 in EC TB. Discuss. Students add 1 fact to their Apologia journal page + Space Rocks Compare/Contrast Activity	Read, "A Comet's Orbit" and "Famous Comets" p114-117. Discuss. Have students fill in the Comets section of their space rocks minibook, p179. (We'll cut it out and assemble next week)	Read, "Meteoroids, Meteors, Meterorites" p117. Discuss. Students fill in their Meteror section of their space rocks minibook, p179 of their journal.	Students read, "Asteroids" p118-119 in EC TB. Discuss. Students fill out "What are asteroids?" in their space minibook, p177 + Do "Identify and Define Space Rocks" p182-183 in journal	Practice Meteroite poem + study rock definitions from journal on p182-183. Consider making flash cards to review the 5 types of space rocks.	The Space Rocks test next week will mostly focus on the different types of space rocks.
Bible	Introduce Proverbs 25:28	Jesus fights temptation Luke 4:1-13	Discuss Luke 4:1-13, Practice catechism	Picking Fights Genesis 26:17-22
History	Samurai Review questions + Map Work and Coloring Page (SP 72-73)	Read, "A Command from the Pope" p160-163 in SOTW. Students answer, "The Pope promised knights that anyone who joined the army would have their sins forgiven. Do you agree this was true? Why or why not?"	Discuss "A Command from the Pope" Review questions +  Activity: Make Your Own Pilgrim Badge	Read, "Recapturing Jerusalem" p164-167 in SOTW. Oral retell.
Memory Work	"An Evening Hymn" Due 2/26 History: "The Children's Catechism" #36-50 Due 2/26 Math: Begin Memorizing 6s and 7s Due 2/19 Science: Meteorite Poem

1/27-1/31

Dear Parents,

It's been such a joy to begin The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with the students. Everyone is so engaged, and it reminds me how wonderful The Chronicles of Narnia series really is. If you are struggling to find books your child likes to read, I can promise you this series is a hit for this group.

Don't forget it's Pizza Day and Spirit day this coming Wednesday! I think this is my favorite day of the month...because I don't have to pack a lunch!


Looking forward to a great week ahead!

Mrs. Poncy


Important Info:

Reading: We begin our next Classical book this week, Medieval Feast by ALIKI. Students will need to bring this book to class on Wednesday only. It's a quick read, and students have Tues/Thurs/Fri to read it. Many will want to finish it on the first day! There aren't assigned pages, just the week to finish. The book also fits in nicely with where we are in history.

Math:  Please make sure students do not work ahead on their math assignments this week. This ensures they have work to do in class on their school days. I do not have extra assignments prepared for students.

Geography: The Asia Map test is this Wednesday!


Important Dates:
1/27: Moms in Prayer 9-9:30
1/29: Spirit Day and Pizza Lunch!
1/29: Grammar Playdate on the playground
2/10: Teacher Training- NO School! 

2nd week 20	1/27/2020	1/28/2020	1/29/2020	1/30/2020	1/31/2020	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Gentleness: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1
Geography	Asia - Due 1/29
Math	HIG p33-34: Multiplying and Dividing by 4 TB p21 WB Ex13, p30-32 Enrichment: Magic Squares	Do Review 1,p26-27 only + HIG 35: Related Facts TB p22-23 WB Ex14-15, p33-35	Math Quiz: Addition and Subtraction strategies HIG p36: Word Problems WB Ex16, p36-37 MM #19	Finish Review 1, WB p28-29 + Do WB Ex17, p38-39 *Students need to do Bar Models on all word problems*	HIG p38: Division by 4 TB p23-24 WB Ex18, p40-41 (1-2 only; do not work ahead please)	If time allows, squeeze in MM #20 at a creative time during your week to review x facts
Spelling	Step 16: Review NT, p87-88; dictate sentences 4-6 and writing station, p89	Dictate sentence 7-9 and writing station, p89	Step 16 Test: Title page, dictate 3 sentences, p89	Step 17: NT, p91-94; dictate word cards 111-120, p94	Dictate sentence 1-3, p94 on spelling paper in binder + choose a few More Words, p94
Grammar	FLL #73: Story narration: "The Three Bears" p172-173	FLL #74: Synonyms, p176-178 + DE	FLL #75: Introducing antonyms, p179 + DE	FLL #76: Picture Narration, p182-183
Read Aloud	The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe  C.S Lewis
Reading	OPG 218, p324-325: More Common Endings + Administer Running Records	OPG 218, p324-325: More Common Endings + Begin reading Medieval Feast by ALIKI	OPG 219, p326-327: Prefixes + Main Idea Mini-lesson	OPG 219, p326-327: Prefixes + Finish Medieval Feast by ALIKI	Read independently for 30 minutes
Copywork/ Handwriting	Introduce Cursive T	Students complete Cursive T, p74-75	Practice letters learned	Complete p76 in NAC + Copy Isaiah 26:4, p176 in Apologia Journal
Bible	Discuss how gentleness is contagious	Salty cuts Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 16:21, Ephesians 4:15-16	Discuss yesterday's reading + review memory work	Gentle words are God's bandages Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 12:18
Science	Read, "Finding Mars in the Sky" "Who Named Mars" and "Spacecraft to Mars" p108 in EC TB. Discuss. Students complete their Mars Study Guide	Do "What Do You Remember" p110 in EC TB and Mars Study Guide from yesterday as a review for quiz tomorrow. Also review, "Lunar Atmosphere," p90 in EC TB from the Moon Chapter	Science Quiz: Moon and Mars Mars Activity: Facts I Know About Mars	Begin Lesson 8 "Space Rocks" p112-113. Discuss. Students add 2 facts to their Journal page, p172. Add an illustration.	Practice "Lots of Craters" Poem (Find in binder)
History	Review Questions from Stone Castles + Activity Project: Design Your Own Coat of Arms	Read, "The English Code of Chivalry" p152-155 in SOTW. Discuss. Students answer in their journals, "What things did you have to learn before you could become a knight? Whom did they promise to take care of?"	Narration exercise + King Arthur and His Knights Word Search Puzzle	Read, "The Samurai: Japanese Knights" p155-159. Oral retell.
Memory Work	"An Evening Hymn," Due 2/26 History: "The Children's Catechism" (#36-50) Due 2/26 Math: Begin Memorizing 6s and 7s, Due 2/19 Science: "Lots of Craters" Poem

1/20-1/24

Dear Parents,

The students had a great time last week watching their volcanoes erupt! Who knew an Alka-Seltzer tablet could be so useful during science class. :) The class earned their 20th class compliment last week, so they have earned a very short popcorn party at the end of day on Monday. If you do not want your child to have popcorn, please send in a substitute treat for them.

Have a wonderful homeschool week!!!

Blessings in Christ,

Mrs. Poncy


Important info: 

Reading: I am in the process of administering running records for students. This gives me the opportunity to hear their speed, expression, and overall reading habits (ex, do they self-correct as they read, skip an unknown word or sound out unfamiliar words when reading). I'll be in touch with you about these soon!

Memory Work: We have an upcoming math assessment (4s and 5s x tables) on Wednesday, and the Asia map due 1/29.

Important dates: 

1/22: Falcon Moms Meet-UP
1/22: New Family Informational!
1/27: Moms in Prayer 9-9:30
1/29: Spirit Day and Pizza Lunch!
1/29: Grammar Playdate on the playground

2nd week 19	1/20/2020	1/21/2020	1/22/2020	1/23/2020	1/24/2020	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Gentleness: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1
Geography	Asia - Due 1/29
Math	HIG p18-19: Addition and Subtraction TB p14 WB Ex6-7, p16-17 MM #8 (10-15 mins)	HIG p20-24: Mental Math Subtraction TB p15-16 WB Ex8-9, p18-21	Math Quiz: 4s and 5s x facts HIG p25-26: Subtract 2-Digit Numbers TB p16-17; WB Ex10-11, p22-24	HIG p27-28: Subtract 98 or 99 TB, p17 WB Ex12, p25 MM #14, do half	TB Practice 1B all, p18 + MM #14 (do 2nd half)	Begin practicing 6s and 7s x facts
Spelling	Step 15: Review NT, p83-85; Dictate sentence 4-6 on spelling paper in binder	Review card box; Dictate sentence 7-9 and Writing Station, p86	Step 15 Test: Title page, 10 words + 1 sentence, p85-86	Step 16: NT p83-85; dictate word cards 101-110, p85	Dictate sentence 1-3, p89 on spelling paper in binder.
Grammar	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
Read Aloud	The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe  C.S Lewis
Reading	OPG 216: The TION/SION ending p320-321 + Administer Running Records	OPG 216: The TION/SION ending p320-321 + Read 30 minutes independently	OPG 217: The endings TURE/IBLE/ABLE p322-323 + Administer Running Records	OPG 217: The endings TURE/IBLE/ABLE p322-323 + Read 30 minutes independently	Read independently 30 minutes	There are no classical reads assigned this week.
Copywork/ Handwriting	Introduce Letter S	Letter S: Students complete p70-72 in NAC.	Practice letters learned	Student does p73 in NAC.
Bible	Review Memory verse; Discuss Bible reading: A gentle shepherd	Jesus is Gentle John 8:1-11 and Galatians 6:1.	Discuss reading from yesterday + Practice catchecism	Gentleness is contagious Ephesians 4:2-3, Proverbs 22:24-25 and Luke 6:31.
Science	Read, "Moons" p103 and "Martian Orbit" p103. Discuss. Students add 2 facts to their journal page.	Read "Martian Rotation" p104 in EC TB. Discuss. Students complete the Mars Crossword Puzzle, p164 in the journal.	Read, "Moving to Mars" p105-106. Discuss. Students complete their Mars Minibooks, p158 in their Apologia journals.	Read, "Mars Surface" and "Liquid Water on Mars?" p107 in EC TB. Discuss. Students complete Activity 7.2, "Designing a Mars Community" (p106 in TB and p166 in journal)	Use this day to finish Activity 7.2
History	The English Language Review Questions + Blending Languages Playdough Project	Read, "Serfs and Nobleman" p144-147 in SOTW. Oral Retell.	Serfs and Nobleman review questions + "English after the Conquest" Map Work + Coloring Page	Students read, "Stone Castles" p147-151 in SOTW. Discuss. Students answer in their journals, "Why did the Norman knights start building castles? Draw a picture of a castle in your journal above your response.
Memory Work	"An Evening Hymn" Due 2/26 History: "The Children's Catechism" #36-50 Due 2/26 Math: Memorize 4s and 5s x tables Due 1/22 Math: Begin Memorizing 6s and 7s Due 2/19