Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wow, what an awesome Class day we had yesterday. We had a treat of chili instead of our usual special house burrito, and enough cupcakes for each student to have 3rds with some leftover, thanks to Ms. Alvarado for the chili and and Mrs. Simpson for the cupcakes. Your hard work was a real blessing. Happy Birthday to Aaron Bethea and Ezekial Vannoy. We were all blessed to be able to share a moment of your special month with you.
I for one had great class days in both my world lit. and world history. The students did a great job summarizing for history and although it was pretty obvious that not a lot of people read for literature it was still a great discussion as we applied some of the principles from this book to our lives. What I saw of middle school science in my time in there seemed to go well, Mrs. McCowan is a great teacher as well as Stephanie, her alter ego. Also, congratulations to Monica who won the jeopardy game in Mrs. Alvarado's anatomy class with 200+ points. Way to go! Mrs. Murrillo's students did a very interesting experiment with mold and yeast and quite a few of us got to take a look at the mold under the microscope. A lot more of us moms found mold to contribute to the cause than first expected. I know it was very out of the ordinary to find mold in our homes, hehe, but way to go ladies, me included. Thanks again to Mrs. Alvarado who stepped in to teach the Leadership class yesterday. Great job from what I saw and heard!
We hope and pray that the Nacar boys, and Mrs. Bethea are all feeling better today. Please continue praying for them. Also be sure and pray for Mikayla and Briana's volley ball tournament/s this week. Im not sure if the tournments have already happened or not but Im sure they can use our prayers no matter what even if only for a safe return home. The Vannoys, Briana, the Nacars and Mrs. Bethea were certainly missed this week and we will all be glad to see you all back next Tuesday.
BTW, I look forward to getting the student names, per our meeting discussion, from instructors this week.
Cleanup was a little harder this week with so many people missing, but as we worked together, we pulled it off. Great job everyone. A special thanks to the fellow who vacuumed the entire fellowship hall by himself. That is usually reserved as a 2 man job, excellent work Jonathan Randle. Thanks to Mrs. Cecil and Hosanna for stepping in for bathroom cleanup duty and thanks the nominated bathrooms moppers. I dont think there was a floor that I didn't see Mrs. Cecil mop yesterday, what a whiz. Special thanks always to Sandra who gets that sanctuary vacuumed first thing every Tuesday morning. And of course thank you's go out to all who made an effort to pitch in. You all rock!
Crazy hair/hat day was a hit and I was blessed to see so many people participate. We had a little of everything. Pictures to come so check back on the blog as new photos will definitely be posted.
Homework is as follows:
High School:
Spanish - Finish exercise 3.7 and short exercise on p. 39. Read chapter 4 and complete exercise 4.1 at home. Exercise 4.1 is just filling in numbers so it should not be challenging.
W. History- Unit 9 lessons 41-45 Greek Civilization. No questions this week. Please write a brief one to two paragraph summary of the lesson you are assigned here. Jonathan A.: 41, Ezra: 41; Mikayla: 42, Elisha: 42; Jarrod: 43, Jonathan R.: 43; Jesse A.:44, Aaron V.: 44; Jake: 45. Make sure to include all the major points about the lesson. Please include at least 2 questions for the class in your summary of the chapter and of course you must have the answer to the questions you ask.
W. Literature- Continue reading "Black Horses for the King". We are slowing this book down so you will now have 3 weeks to finish instead of 2. This week you will need to read at least through the 2nd 3rd of the book. I cant give specific pages as everyones book seems to be a little different. Questions and vocabulary will be sent out. Please read the grammar points at the end of each lesson in your history book as we will go over grammar points for lessons 35-45 and the vocabulary.
Biology- Module 4, pp. 117-120; study guide questions 11-20; module 4 test
Read MOD 4 second half, pg 107-118,
Vocab words p
121#1 Bring
flash cards for each
Study Guide questions
1-27 as follows
JA- 2, 6, 10, 15, 19, 23, 27a,
e
EC-
3 , 7, 11, 16, 20, 24, 27b,
ML-
4, 8, 12, 17, 21, 25, 27c
MV- 5, 9, 13, 14, 18,
22, 26, 27d
Please be ready to share your answers quickly so we can
do the fun stuff!
I will email you
the Bones group list that you are responsible for memorizing for the Open House,
naming the bones, where found and function.Pg
115 CB Exercise 4:1 pg 22 - joints
Pg 118 CB
Exercise 4:2 pg 23 - joints
Please READ IT, you
may color also.
You all did great in
our Jeopardy game especially Monica with a whopping 263 points! Your bones were
so flexible (the chicken bones that is). Aren't you thankful we don't have
rickets?
Next week we will
take a look at red bone marrow and bone tissue.
Leadership- Read
ch. 9; Read and answer question pp. 225-250 of workbook. Be discussing and preparing for leadership projects as much as possible. For project suggestions you are also welcome to approach Pastor John to discuss what projects he would like done around the building where we meet for class day.
Middle School:
Science- Read Module 15: The Human Lymphatic, Endocrine and Urinary Systems. We will do a sketch, experiment 15.1 and possibly 15.2, (please read through these experiments at home in prep for class). Complete science vocab for this chapter found in the syllabus for chapter 15. We will also do a fun experiment that Mrs. Randle has from module 13.
Latin- Lesson 7, review lesson pp. 22-23; make 3x5 cards for new vocabulary & first declension case endings, memorize pp. 20, review pp. 16, 73, 74, 75
American History- Story of the
Great Republic Read “Clinton’s Big Ditch” and “More Land Bought.” For each chapter, write down three events that were interesting to you and share with the class Tuesday
IEW- .
Students wrote a draft for “The Star Spangled Banner.” This week, they need to add the six dress-ups
to the draft, then rewrite a final version to turn in Tuesday. The dress-ups are:
-
a who/which clause a quality adjective
-
a strong verb a
because clause
Heres a few photos from yesterdays classes:
This weeks scripture is:
The Lord is good to all and his tender mercies are over all His works.
- Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all and his tender mercies are over all His works.
- Psalm 145:9
Next weeks presenters will be Mikayla Vannoy, Ariel Vannoy and Aaron Vannoy.
BTW, Sunday is Verterans Day. Honor a Verteran by saying Thank You for their service.
Have a blessed and awesome rest of the week and keep the East coast in your prayers.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
BTW, Sunday is Verterans Day. Honor a Verteran by saying Thank You for their service.
Have a blessed and awesome rest of the week and keep the East coast in your prayers.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Good morning C3'ers,
It was good to see everyone yesterday except of course Sarrah and Jake who were missed. We had another great day filled with learning, laughter and chatter, lots of chatter. Parents please make sure especially that your high school students are reading this blog for themselves if only so that they may get their homework assignments. And if you could check it behind them just as a backup to ensure that they and you know what their assignment is that would help keep them on track. Also, it is excellent practice for their college years to check their assignments and follow on their own, especially if they ever take an online class.
Everyone is becoming very good at pitching in and getting that place in top shape at the end of the day! Thanks for all of your hard work.
Julie Nacar is having a bonfire at her house friday of next week and all high schoolers and middle schoolers are invited. It will be a great time for the students to get to know one another better outside of classes. Please check your email for details.
Just a couple of reminders, please make sure all of our students know that there is no reason for any of them to be in the sanctuary except one or two when accompanied by an adult for cleaning purposes. Also, please dont put anything into the toilets but toilet paper. No paper towels or any other object besides tp should be in the toilets.
This weeks homework:
High School:
Spanish - the class is a little behind the syllabus, but the homework for this week is to attemp to do 3.6 and 3.7 at home. There may be more so please be checking your email to be sure to get it all.
W. History- Unit 8 lessons 36-40 Ancient non western civilizations. No questions this week. Please write a brief one to two paragraph summary of the lesson you are assigned here. Jonathan R.: lesson 36, Ezra: 36; Mikayla: 37, Elisha: 37; Jarrod: 38, Jesse: 38; Jonathan A.: 39, Aaron V.: 39; Jake: 40. Make sure to include all the major points about the lesson.
W. Literature- Begin reading "Black Horses for the King". Do internet research on King Arthur and the war with the Saxon traders or the author of the book, Anne McCaffey. Take notes and be ready to present a short briefining in class.
Biology- Module 4, pp. 97-116; study guide questions 1-10
Anatomy-
Pg 83 CB Exercise 3:3 p 43 -appendicular skeleton
Pg 86 CB Exercise 3:4 p24 color 4 views of skull, read
Pg 89 CB Exercise 3:5 p 27 -vertebral column
Pg 90 CB Exercise 3:6 p 30 -thoracic cag
AT HOME: (save a chicken wing bone, you need a jar & vinegar) Start this today. Make a graph of the difference or change everyday. (Experiment: 4:1 p 99; Calcium Salts in Bone) We are Learning God's Awesome Design!!!
Leadership- Read ch. 8; Read an answer question pp. 169-193 of workbook. Be discussing and preparing for leadership project as much as possible.
Middle School:
Science- Read Module 13: The Human Digestive System. LaChrisha has an experiment planned, and/or we will do Experiments 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3 in class. We will try to sketch the system, if time allows. Copy vocabulary sent to you in your vocab notebook or 3x5 cards and study for the week.
Latin- Lesson 6, review lesson pp. 20-21; make 3x5 cards for new vocabulary & first declension case endings, memorize pp. 20, review pp. 16, 73, 74, 75
Next weeks presenters will be: Mikayla Vannoy, Ariel Vannoy, Josh Bethea, and Aaron Vannoy.
(i know that seems like a lot of Vannoys but this is the last group of speakers left and we will start again from the beginning after them).
By the way, any needed documents will be emailed. I pray you all have a wonderful week and weekend and as always please email or call with any questions.
P.S. Moms, I will be sending out info about our meeting, please be looking for it and respond asap.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
It was good to see everyone yesterday except of course Sarrah and Jake who were missed. We had another great day filled with learning, laughter and chatter, lots of chatter. Parents please make sure especially that your high school students are reading this blog for themselves if only so that they may get their homework assignments. And if you could check it behind them just as a backup to ensure that they and you know what their assignment is that would help keep them on track. Also, it is excellent practice for their college years to check their assignments and follow on their own, especially if they ever take an online class.
Everyone is becoming very good at pitching in and getting that place in top shape at the end of the day! Thanks for all of your hard work.
Julie Nacar is having a bonfire at her house friday of next week and all high schoolers and middle schoolers are invited. It will be a great time for the students to get to know one another better outside of classes. Please check your email for details.
Just a couple of reminders, please make sure all of our students know that there is no reason for any of them to be in the sanctuary except one or two when accompanied by an adult for cleaning purposes. Also, please dont put anything into the toilets but toilet paper. No paper towels or any other object besides tp should be in the toilets.
This weeks homework:
High School:
Spanish - the class is a little behind the syllabus, but the homework for this week is to attemp to do 3.6 and 3.7 at home. There may be more so please be checking your email to be sure to get it all.
W. History- Unit 8 lessons 36-40 Ancient non western civilizations. No questions this week. Please write a brief one to two paragraph summary of the lesson you are assigned here. Jonathan R.: lesson 36, Ezra: 36; Mikayla: 37, Elisha: 37; Jarrod: 38, Jesse: 38; Jonathan A.: 39, Aaron V.: 39; Jake: 40. Make sure to include all the major points about the lesson.
W. Literature- Begin reading "Black Horses for the King". Do internet research on King Arthur and the war with the Saxon traders or the author of the book, Anne McCaffey. Take notes and be ready to present a short briefining in class.
Biology- Module 4, pp. 97-116; study guide questions 1-10
Read Ezekiel 37:1-14-God did a miracle, what was it?
Read Module 4, pg 97-107, study we will have a pop quiz
CB Exercise 3:2 p 20-21-follow instructions Pg 83 CB Exercise 3:3 p 43 -appendicular skeleton
Pg 86 CB Exercise 3:4 p24 color 4 views of skull, read
Pg 89 CB Exercise 3:5 p 27 -vertebral column
Pg 90 CB Exercise 3:6 p 30 -thoracic cag
AT HOME: (save a chicken wing bone, you need a jar & vinegar) Start this today. Make a graph of the difference or change everyday. (Experiment: 4:1 p 99; Calcium Salts in Bone) We are Learning God's Awesome Design!!!
Leadership- Read ch. 8; Read an answer question pp. 169-193 of workbook. Be discussing and preparing for leadership project as much as possible.
Middle School:
Science- Read Module 13: The Human Digestive System. LaChrisha has an experiment planned, and/or we will do Experiments 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3 in class. We will try to sketch the system, if time allows. Copy vocabulary sent to you in your vocab notebook or 3x5 cards and study for the week.
Latin- Lesson 6, review lesson pp. 20-21; make 3x5 cards for new vocabulary & first declension case endings, memorize pp. 20, review pp. 16, 73, 74, 75
American History- As a side note, it is really cool to see the chapters perfectly aligned with our
literature reading, both for Sacagawea and now Key to Honor. The kids are
seeing the same names come up in their history and literature, which makes for
greater memory retention later when they see these names come up again as high
school students. Awesome!
Story of the Great Republic
"Don't Give Up the Ship" - Note 3 interesting facts to share with class Tuesday.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" - Note 3 interesting facts to share with class Tuesday.
IEW- In class, students collaborated to write the first draft of a narrative summary, "An Axe to Grind." For homework this week, they must add all six dress-ups (six for the entire 3 paragraph summary). The six dress ups are: who/which clause, -ly word, because clause, strong verb, quality adjective and a www.asia clause (using when, while, where, as, since, if, although). All dress-ups should appear in the middle of sentences, not at the beginning.
Story of the Great Republic
"Don't Give Up the Ship" - Note 3 interesting facts to share with class Tuesday.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" - Note 3 interesting facts to share with class Tuesday.
IEW- In class, students collaborated to write the first draft of a narrative summary, "An Axe to Grind." For homework this week, they must add all six dress-ups (six for the entire 3 paragraph summary). The six dress ups are: who/which clause, -ly word, because clause, strong verb, quality adjective and a www.asia clause (using when, while, where, as, since, if, although). All dress-ups should appear in the middle of sentences, not at the beginning.
American Literature- Read "Key to Honor" chapters 11-20. Complete assignment per emailed document.
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This weeks scripture is:
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. -Psalm 139:14
Next weeks presenters will be: Mikayla Vannoy, Ariel Vannoy, Josh Bethea, and Aaron Vannoy.
(i know that seems like a lot of Vannoys but this is the last group of speakers left and we will start again from the beginning after them).
By the way, any needed documents will be emailed. I pray you all have a wonderful week and weekend and as always please email or call with any questions.
P.S. Moms, I will be sending out info about our meeting, please be looking for it and respond asap.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
October 16, 2012
10/16/12
Hello C3 families,
we successfully completed week 6 of co-op. Wow, what great presentations we are getting out of the students. Im so impressed with the topics, the preparedness of the students, and even the speaking technique, especially for those who are in their first year of this.
The moms talked about altering the reward system to use another type of reward other than candy or no reward at all. Please email me with your preferences so that Shawn and I can make the final decision. Also, please check your calendars and let me know if December 12th from 4:30 - 7:00 will work out for you for an end of the semester open house. We can talk about the details of the evening further once we get a date down in stone. We will probably need to have another lunch meeting next week to discuss decisions made about reward system and open house details.
Mom instructors please let me know in the future if you have any praiseworthy class circumstances about any of your students from class day so that I can post it for the week.
This week in World History, we took our first pop quiz. I think we need a little more studying but I am proud to report that Jake Nacar secured a 90% on the quiz. Way to go Jake! Not to say that their aren't other stars in the class. I know that there are others who are faithfully reading, doing the vocab, and answering the emailed questions each week they just need to work on retaining the information.
Here is the homework for the week:
Spanish - Numbers, Dates, Times; read chapter 4, pp 40-47; attempt exercises 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
study flash cards
World History- Please ensure that your student does the reading in Hittite Warrior this week. Read Unit 7 lessons 31-35 Review chapter questions (emailed). Be prepared for a test on ch. 6 & 7. I will not email chapter questions as usual, in order that you can study for the test. Test will be mostly multiple choice with a couple of essay questions. You will only need to answer these in 1-3 sentences.
World Literature- Complete the essay we began in class yesterday. Please be prepared to read your essay to the class next week. Read remaining chapters of Hittite Warrior, complete vocabulary, and review questions emailed to you. Be prepared for a brief vocabulary quiz.
Biology- Module 4 pp. 97-116, study guide questions 1-12
Anatomy- Module 3 pg 75-95
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Science- Read Module 12: Energy and Life. complete vocabulary flash cards (vocab found in syllabus emailed to you again; parents please print out another copy of the syllabus, most of the students did not seem to know what module we were even on yesterday)
Latin- Read Ch 6, study for test on Chapters 1-5
History- Read ch. 13/14 (The First Steamboat and Gerrymander), review questions for each chapter (emailed to you)
IEW- Rewrite or type a 2nd draft of paragraph done in class (emailed document) including dressups per instructions on document emailed.
Literature- Begin reading "The Key to Honor" by Ron Wanttaja. Read ch. 1-9; complete vocabulary flash cards and review questions. (vocab emailed to you)
*Next weeks presenters will be: Aaron Bethea, Matt Nacar, Vannoy, Simpson*
***This weeks scripture:_And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory , the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14***
Have a great week and please dont hesitate to post replies or email any questions regarding anything on the blog.
In Christ,
LaChrisha
Hello C3 families,
we successfully completed week 6 of co-op. Wow, what great presentations we are getting out of the students. Im so impressed with the topics, the preparedness of the students, and even the speaking technique, especially for those who are in their first year of this.
The moms talked about altering the reward system to use another type of reward other than candy or no reward at all. Please email me with your preferences so that Shawn and I can make the final decision. Also, please check your calendars and let me know if December 12th from 4:30 - 7:00 will work out for you for an end of the semester open house. We can talk about the details of the evening further once we get a date down in stone. We will probably need to have another lunch meeting next week to discuss decisions made about reward system and open house details.
Mom instructors please let me know in the future if you have any praiseworthy class circumstances about any of your students from class day so that I can post it for the week.
This week in World History, we took our first pop quiz. I think we need a little more studying but I am proud to report that Jake Nacar secured a 90% on the quiz. Way to go Jake! Not to say that their aren't other stars in the class. I know that there are others who are faithfully reading, doing the vocab, and answering the emailed questions each week they just need to work on retaining the information.
Here is the homework for the week:
Homework for this week:
HIGH SCHOOL:Spanish - Numbers, Dates, Times; read chapter 4, pp 40-47; attempt exercises 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
study flash cards
World History- Please ensure that your student does the reading in Hittite Warrior this week. Read Unit 7 lessons 31-35 Review chapter questions (emailed). Be prepared for a test on ch. 6 & 7. I will not email chapter questions as usual, in order that you can study for the test. Test will be mostly multiple choice with a couple of essay questions. You will only need to answer these in 1-3 sentences.
World Literature- Complete the essay we began in class yesterday. Please be prepared to read your essay to the class next week. Read remaining chapters of Hittite Warrior, complete vocabulary, and review questions emailed to you. Be prepared for a brief vocabulary quiz.
Biology- Module 4 pp. 97-116, study guide questions 1-12
Anatomy- Module 3 pg 75-95
See if
you can answer the "on your own" questions,
Vocabulary: write your words on 3x5 cards
JA: a Epidermis; e.Compact bone;
i. Axial skeletn
EC: b. Dermis f.Cancellous bone
j Appendicular skeletn
ML: c. Hypodermis g
Ossification k Suture
MV: d Hemopoiesis h
Articular cartilage l.Process
ANSWER STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS as follows & be
prepared to share your answers quickly in class.
JA: 17 d; 20 a-h;
21 a-c;
EC: 17 a, e; 20 i-o
21 d-f
ML: 17 b; 18;
20 p-v; 21 g-i
MV:17 c 19;
20 w-bb 21 j-l
Pg 81 CB Ex. 3:2 p 20-21-follow
instructions
Pg 83 CB Ex. 3:3 p 43 -appendicular
skeleton
Pg 86 CB Ex. 3:4 p 24 -color 4 views
of skull & read
Pg 89
CB Ex. 3:5 p 27 -vertebral column
Pg 90 CB Ex. 3:6 p 30 -thoracic
cage
I will also email you another fun thing to
do.
Leadership - Read chapter 7 of text. Read and answer questions on pp 141-168 of the workbook.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Science- Read Module 12: Energy and Life. complete vocabulary flash cards (vocab found in syllabus emailed to you again; parents please print out another copy of the syllabus, most of the students did not seem to know what module we were even on yesterday)
Latin- Read Ch 6, study for test on Chapters 1-5
History- Read ch. 13/14 (The First Steamboat and Gerrymander), review questions for each chapter (emailed to you)
IEW- Rewrite or type a 2nd draft of paragraph done in class (emailed document) including dressups per instructions on document emailed.
Literature- Begin reading "The Key to Honor" by Ron Wanttaja. Read ch. 1-9; complete vocabulary flash cards and review questions. (vocab emailed to you)
*Next weeks presenters will be: Aaron Bethea, Matt Nacar, Vannoy, Simpson*
***This weeks scripture:_And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory , the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14***
Have a great week and please dont hesitate to post replies or email any questions regarding anything on the blog.
In Christ,
LaChrisha
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Good morning C3 families,
we have another great co-op day under our belts. This marks week 5 of our school year. Congratulations to all of our wonderful speakers yesterday. You all did a good job, especially of researching your specific topic. We had a great day in middle school science this week, focusing on the respiratory system. We did an experiment that showed lung capacity. We had lots of participation, and several students were able to blow in the tube to find their personal lung capacity. Amazingly, Matthew Nacar had the largest lung capacity, that of a healthy adult! In our time together I noticed what a wiz we have in Mariah who speedily subtracted fractions before the problem was even written down. JesseMurrillo did a great job of leading the high school world history class, and the class seemed a lot more enthusiastic about answering questions....maybe we have the makings of a future professor. I also witnessed Jonathan Alvarado leading the leadership discussion, again, awesome job and enthusiastic participation from the other students. We had a small mishap in the fellowship hall yesterday. I went around and asked who did it, not because the person was in trouble but so that the person would be responsible to clean up after themselves. I was so proud of the person who came on their own and confessed and cleaned the mess without me ever getting to that person. Some may think thats not a big deal but it takes real integrity to confess and be willing to own up to a mistake. Good job! (You know who you are). Mrs. Alvarado used a different approach this week in assigning different questions to each student and having them share the answers and trade information. That seemed to work beautifully and her praise was that each student was ready with their specific questions answered and it seemed to give greater understanding with the experiments as well. Awesome job anatomy students! It was great to see the friendships developing between the middle schoolers when they decided to eat lunch together in the back elementary side room. We just need to make sure there is periodic parental supervision during lunch. Thanks to the Randle boys for always getting right to set up when we arrive on Tuesday mornings and thanks to the other male students who come after us but fall right in line to help with set up. Mikayla Vannoy was greatly missed yesterday and we all hope and pray that she is feeling back to normal today. Also, as always everyone did an awesome job of after school tear down and cleanup.
I wanted to take a moment and stress the importance of memorization which has been very discounted in the school systems in recent years. It does not take but minutes a day to have your students review vocabulary words, new science terms, vocabulary words for a language they are studying, timelines, math facts, etc. but it will make a world of difference in their schooling and what they get out of their subjects. You will be amazed at the capacity of the brain to remember if you will have your student make and use flash cards for their different subjects and have them review the cards each day for a few moments. Its how great musicians become great and how great athletes become and stay great, by practicing the same song or the same dunk or the same swing or throw or technique over and over and over again. We all marvel at these amazing athletes or musicians as though it is only talent that gets them to a place of greatness. But it is talent and commitment to practice that gets and keeps them there. We have talked about this before because it is the main premise behind Classical Conversations which we are modeling, but I just wanted to re-iterate it and allow those students who read the blog to consider that information as well.
The homework for this week is as follows:
High School:
Spanish - Hay, Interrogative words, Days & Months read chapter 3 pp 32-39 review and attempt excercises 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, & 3.7
World History - Unit 6, lessons 21-25. Be prepared to student teach (that means lecture on the chapters and ask the questions) and dont forget to add your own 5-10 questions as well as the ones that are emailed. Documents with questions have been emailed.
World literature- this week we will begin "Hittite Warrior". Read chapters 1-14 this week. Complete vocabulary words and questions that were emailed. Review vocabulary each day so that you will memorize. Review grammar points at the each of lessons 21-25 daily.
Biology - read pp 88-92 complete study guide for module 3 and module 3 test.
Anatomy- Module 3 read pages 61- thru top of 75, answer the "on your own" questions
Leadership- Read chapter 6 and 7. Answer questions on pp 141-168 of workbook in prep for next tuesdays class.
Middle School:
Science- Read Module 11, Complete Experiment 11.1 at home. Complete Vocabulary, emailed.
Latin- Study for quiz chapter 5 Review chapters 1-5, There will be a test on Chapters 1-5 on Tuesday Oct. 23. Review 3x5 cards, review pp 73, 74, 76
History- Read chapter entitled "Death of Somers" complete questions emailed to you.
IEW- Write final draft of "An amazing Inventor". It should be typed or handwritten double-spaced. If they are inspired they may add to more to the draft. They must underline all of the dress-ups that we have included in class (who/which clause, ly word, strong verb, quality adjective and two vocab words). Name, date and title must also be on the paper before turning in to Mrs. McCowan.
American Literature- Read Sacajawea ch. 17-35; add emailed vocabulary to your 3x5 vocabulary cards, review vocab each day
MEMORY SCRIPTURE: In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the Word was God. John 1:1
NEXT WEEKS SPEAKERS WILL BE: 1 VANNOY FAMILY MEMBER, 1 SIMPSON FAMILY MEMBER, NATHANIEL RANDLE AND JAKE NACAR
Have a wonderful week and weekend. And I look forward to our meeting again next Tuesday, God willing.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
we have another great co-op day under our belts. This marks week 5 of our school year. Congratulations to all of our wonderful speakers yesterday. You all did a good job, especially of researching your specific topic. We had a great day in middle school science this week, focusing on the respiratory system. We did an experiment that showed lung capacity. We had lots of participation, and several students were able to blow in the tube to find their personal lung capacity. Amazingly, Matthew Nacar had the largest lung capacity, that of a healthy adult! In our time together I noticed what a wiz we have in Mariah who speedily subtracted fractions before the problem was even written down. JesseMurrillo did a great job of leading the high school world history class, and the class seemed a lot more enthusiastic about answering questions....maybe we have the makings of a future professor. I also witnessed Jonathan Alvarado leading the leadership discussion, again, awesome job and enthusiastic participation from the other students. We had a small mishap in the fellowship hall yesterday. I went around and asked who did it, not because the person was in trouble but so that the person would be responsible to clean up after themselves. I was so proud of the person who came on their own and confessed and cleaned the mess without me ever getting to that person. Some may think thats not a big deal but it takes real integrity to confess and be willing to own up to a mistake. Good job! (You know who you are). Mrs. Alvarado used a different approach this week in assigning different questions to each student and having them share the answers and trade information. That seemed to work beautifully and her praise was that each student was ready with their specific questions answered and it seemed to give greater understanding with the experiments as well. Awesome job anatomy students! It was great to see the friendships developing between the middle schoolers when they decided to eat lunch together in the back elementary side room. We just need to make sure there is periodic parental supervision during lunch. Thanks to the Randle boys for always getting right to set up when we arrive on Tuesday mornings and thanks to the other male students who come after us but fall right in line to help with set up. Mikayla Vannoy was greatly missed yesterday and we all hope and pray that she is feeling back to normal today. Also, as always everyone did an awesome job of after school tear down and cleanup.
I wanted to take a moment and stress the importance of memorization which has been very discounted in the school systems in recent years. It does not take but minutes a day to have your students review vocabulary words, new science terms, vocabulary words for a language they are studying, timelines, math facts, etc. but it will make a world of difference in their schooling and what they get out of their subjects. You will be amazed at the capacity of the brain to remember if you will have your student make and use flash cards for their different subjects and have them review the cards each day for a few moments. Its how great musicians become great and how great athletes become and stay great, by practicing the same song or the same dunk or the same swing or throw or technique over and over and over again. We all marvel at these amazing athletes or musicians as though it is only talent that gets them to a place of greatness. But it is talent and commitment to practice that gets and keeps them there. We have talked about this before because it is the main premise behind Classical Conversations which we are modeling, but I just wanted to re-iterate it and allow those students who read the blog to consider that information as well.
The homework for this week is as follows:
High School:
Spanish - Hay, Interrogative words, Days & Months read chapter 3 pp 32-39 review and attempt excercises 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, & 3.7
World History - Unit 6, lessons 21-25. Be prepared to student teach (that means lecture on the chapters and ask the questions) and dont forget to add your own 5-10 questions as well as the ones that are emailed. Documents with questions have been emailed.
World literature- this week we will begin "Hittite Warrior". Read chapters 1-14 this week. Complete vocabulary words and questions that were emailed. Review vocabulary each day so that you will memorize. Review grammar points at the each of lessons 21-25 daily.
Biology - read pp 88-92 complete study guide for module 3 and module 3 test.
Anatomy- Module 3 read pages 61- thru top of 75, answer the "on your own" questions
Answer Questions that are assigned Vocabulary - write & learn each of your words on 3x5 cards to
exchange JA: a. Epidermis; e. Compact bone; i. Axial
skeleton EC: b. Dermis; f. Cancellous bone j.
Appendicular skeleton ML: c. Hypodermis g. Ossification k. Suture MV: d. Hemopoiesis h. Articular cartilage l.
Process Questions: Please be ready to share your answers in class JA: 2; 6; 10; 12. c, g, k, o 16 EC: 3; 7; 11; 12. d, h, l, 13 L: 4; 8; 12. a, c, i, m, 14 MV: 5; 9; 12. b, f, j, n, 15
Pg 75 CB Exercise
3:1 pg 18-19 all diagrams, (CB=Coloring Book)
Leadership- Read chapter 6 and 7. Answer questions on pp 141-168 of workbook in prep for next tuesdays class.
Middle School:
Science- Read Module 11, Complete Experiment 11.1 at home. Complete Vocabulary, emailed.
Latin- Study for quiz chapter 5 Review chapters 1-5, There will be a test on Chapters 1-5 on Tuesday Oct. 23. Review 3x5 cards, review pp 73, 74, 76
History- Read chapter entitled "Death of Somers" complete questions emailed to you.
IEW- Write final draft of "An amazing Inventor". It should be typed or handwritten double-spaced. If they are inspired they may add to more to the draft. They must underline all of the dress-ups that we have included in class (who/which clause, ly word, strong verb, quality adjective and two vocab words). Name, date and title must also be on the paper before turning in to Mrs. McCowan.
American Literature- Read Sacajawea ch. 17-35; add emailed vocabulary to your 3x5 vocabulary cards, review vocab each day
MEMORY SCRIPTURE: In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the Word was God. John 1:1
NEXT WEEKS SPEAKERS WILL BE: 1 VANNOY FAMILY MEMBER, 1 SIMPSON FAMILY MEMBER, NATHANIEL RANDLE AND JAKE NACAR
Have a wonderful week and weekend. And I look forward to our meeting again next Tuesday, God willing.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
Friday, October 5, 2012
Hi C3 Families,
Mrs. Alvarado is trying something new this week in the assigning of homework to help the students get more involved in completing the homework. We are all optimistic that this will work better for the students and they will enjoy this method of assignments a little better. The anatomy homework is as follows:
Mrs. Alvarado is trying something new this week in the assigning of homework to help the students get more involved in completing the homework. We are all optimistic that this will work better for the students and they will enjoy this method of assignments a little better. The anatomy homework is as follows:
Vocabulary
words: which is problem 1. please write these on 3x5 cards
individually, you will be exchanging them with others.
JA - a. Exocrine glands, g. Fibroblasts,
j.
Parenchymal cells
EC - b. Endocrine glands, e. Holocrine
glands, m. Permanent cells
ML - c. Merocrine glands, h.
Chondrocytes, k. Labile cells
MV - d. Apocrine glands, i. Stromal cells l. Stable
cells
Answer the Questions that are assigned to you and
be prepared to present quickly but with expertise -
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
JA: # 2, 6a, & e 1st
part; 7; 10a; 12a; 15
EC: # 3; 6b; 8; 10b; 11; 12b
ML: # 6c & 2nd part of e; 9; 10c;
13;
MV: # 4 & 5; 6d, f; 10d; 12c; 14
Now see how much easier I
made it for you! If you don't get this done, then I will assume it was too easy
for you and you need more to do.
Please note that of course the initials before each assignment corresponds to each student in the anatomy class. Enjoy.
In Christ,
LaChrisha Randle
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
10/3/2012
Good morning everyone,
Praise God we pressed through, beautifully I might add, another co-op day. Shirley was surely missed and please continue to lift her family in prayer during this time, but we look forward to her return. Thank you to everyone who remembered to pay their co-op dues for the month of October to Debbie. If you did not remember or did not have it, please bring your dues to co-op next Tuesday. Parents please encourage your students to gather up all paperwork, books, water bottles and backpacks that belong to them after each class. Every week we seem to have one or more of those things left after each class and at the end of the day. Also please remember to have your students bring notebooks and binders to class for taking notes and to collect worksheets to take home with them when handed out. Parents of high school students, next week I will be calling on a student to lead/teach the class both for world lit and world history. Please be sure that they get the document with instructions that I will be emailing to you. I will come up with some questions and they will have to come up with at least 8 questions of their own from both the history reading and the literature reading/listening. They still will need to do the vocabulary sent. Remember that this week is IEW on Thursday at Shawns house. As stated by Shawn, they can and should bring laptops if they are available to them. Of course they need to bring any outlines, etc that was started at the last class. Maybe this week all of us moms can go hang out at the nearby Starbucks while our students are in class.
Here is the homework for this week:
High School:
Spanish- review work done in class, make and study flashcards for words/phrases learned thus far. Students will complete 2.5 and 2.6 in class next tuesday. Please review both.
World History- Unit 5 lessons 21-25 be prepared to lead the next class, come up with 8 questions and answers to give to students during class time. Review timeline begin to know by heart. Further instructions and documents needed will be emailed.
World Literature- Complete "The Cat of Bubastes". Be prepared to lead next class, come up with at least 8 questions of your own to present to students. Define all given vocabulary words and study during the week. Documents needed will be emailed.
Biology- Read Module 2 pp.68-42 Complete study guide and test. Be prepared to begin Module 3. Make and study flashcards with embolded science terms from Module 2. Read pp. 67-72 on Monday in prep for Module 3 experiment.
Anatomy- follow syllabus for week 4
Leadership- Read Ch. 5 of text. Read and answer questons on pp 97-118 of workbook.
Middle School:
Science: We drew diagrams of and labelled the heart today for our science notebook. For next week, please have your student review the pages in Module 14 on the respiratory system. We will complete Experiments 14.2 and 14.3 in class and sketch the system.
American Literature:Read Sacagawea, by Joseph Bruchac, Chapters 1-17
Vocabulary
rendezvous - French for
treachery - an act of faithlessness, betrayal, treason
corps - a group of people working together
fatigue - weariness from mental or bodily exertion
pirogue - a native boat
vermilion - a bright red or reddish orange color
valiant - boldy courageous, brave, stout-hearted
brigand - bandits or robbers who live in forests or mountains
alliance - the act of being joined or allied
ululating - to utter loud, howling sounds
Questions (Ch 1-17)
1. From whose points of view is the story written? To whom are they telling the story?
2. What tribe is Sacagawea from?
3. What were Meriwether and Clark asked to find out in their Corps of Discovery?
4. Who were the "upside-down people"? Why were they called that?
5. What did Sacagawea promise she would never do?
6. Who bought Sacagawea and Otter Woman?
7. Why does William Clark think it would be foolish to give York his freedom?
8. What were the Teton Sioux known as? What happened when the explorers were unable to please them with gifts?
9. How did Sacagawea know the explorers were coming?
10. Why were the explorers worried about other white traders?
11. Why was Sacagawea asked to join the expedition?
12. Along the way, what were the explorers asking the Indian nations to do? Did all tribes agree?
13. What was Sacagawea's son's true name? Why was he called Pomp?
14. What happened to nearly prevent Sacagawea from going on the journey?
15. What danger did they encounter along the river?
16. How was Sacagawea saved from the flash flood?
IEW: No Homework
Good morning everyone,
Praise God we pressed through, beautifully I might add, another co-op day. Shirley was surely missed and please continue to lift her family in prayer during this time, but we look forward to her return. Thank you to everyone who remembered to pay their co-op dues for the month of October to Debbie. If you did not remember or did not have it, please bring your dues to co-op next Tuesday. Parents please encourage your students to gather up all paperwork, books, water bottles and backpacks that belong to them after each class. Every week we seem to have one or more of those things left after each class and at the end of the day. Also please remember to have your students bring notebooks and binders to class for taking notes and to collect worksheets to take home with them when handed out. Parents of high school students, next week I will be calling on a student to lead/teach the class both for world lit and world history. Please be sure that they get the document with instructions that I will be emailing to you. I will come up with some questions and they will have to come up with at least 8 questions of their own from both the history reading and the literature reading/listening. They still will need to do the vocabulary sent. Remember that this week is IEW on Thursday at Shawns house. As stated by Shawn, they can and should bring laptops if they are available to them. Of course they need to bring any outlines, etc that was started at the last class. Maybe this week all of us moms can go hang out at the nearby Starbucks while our students are in class.
Here is the homework for this week:
High School:
Spanish- review work done in class, make and study flashcards for words/phrases learned thus far. Students will complete 2.5 and 2.6 in class next tuesday. Please review both.
World History- Unit 5 lessons 21-25 be prepared to lead the next class, come up with 8 questions and answers to give to students during class time. Review timeline begin to know by heart. Further instructions and documents needed will be emailed.
World Literature- Complete "The Cat of Bubastes". Be prepared to lead next class, come up with at least 8 questions of your own to present to students. Define all given vocabulary words and study during the week. Documents needed will be emailed.
Biology- Read Module 2 pp.68-42 Complete study guide and test. Be prepared to begin Module 3. Make and study flashcards with embolded science terms from Module 2. Read pp. 67-72 on Monday in prep for Module 3 experiment.
Anatomy- follow syllabus for week 4
Leadership- Read Ch. 5 of text. Read and answer questons on pp 97-118 of workbook.
Middle School:
Science: We drew diagrams of and labelled the heart today for our science notebook. For next week, please have your student review the pages in Module 14 on the respiratory system. We will complete Experiments 14.2 and 14.3 in class and sketch the system.
Vocabulary
Respiratory system – contains
all the structures we need to breathe
Nasal cavity – cavity through which air
travels into the body
Pharynx (throat) – passageway
for air to the larynx and food to the
esophagus
Mucus – a sticky substance
designed to trap particles in the air
Larynx (also called voice box)
- allows air to pass through to the trachea, then
the lungs and contains the
vocal chords.
Epiglottis – an automated
“gatekeeper” that lets air into the larynx and food into the
esophagus.
Trachea – tube that allows air
to flow into the lungs through the right
primary bronchus or left
primary bronchus
lungs – transports air and
blood, oxygenates blood and allows the blood to release carbon
dioxide.
diaphragm – muscle that pushes
the air in and out of the respiratory system.
Latin: Review lesson pp. 12-13. Excercoses will be completed in class. Be prepared for quiz on lesson 4, make 3x5 cards for vocab & first declensions, memorize pp 16 review pp 73,74,75
American History: Read Chapters 9-10 in Story of the Great Republic. Review timeline daily. Questions to
consider:
Chapter 9
1. List 3 important contributions of Thomas Jefferson.
2. How were Jefferson and Washington different?
3. How did our country double in size?
4. Why was Napoleon happy about the sale?
5. Who did Jefferson send to explore the new land?
Chapter 10
1. What problem did merchants have when sailing in the Mediterranean?
2. Why was William Bainbridge angry with the dey of Algiers?
3.. What was Jefferson's response?
4. What happened to the Philadelphia?
Chapter 9
1. List 3 important contributions of Thomas Jefferson.
2. How were Jefferson and Washington different?
3. How did our country double in size?
4. Why was Napoleon happy about the sale?
5. Who did Jefferson send to explore the new land?
Chapter 10
1. What problem did merchants have when sailing in the Mediterranean?
2. Why was William Bainbridge angry with the dey of Algiers?
3.. What was Jefferson's response?
4. What happened to the Philadelphia?
American Literature:Read Sacagawea, by Joseph Bruchac, Chapters 1-17
Vocabulary
rendezvous - French for
treachery - an act of faithlessness, betrayal, treason
corps - a group of people working together
fatigue - weariness from mental or bodily exertion
pirogue - a native boat
vermilion - a bright red or reddish orange color
valiant - boldy courageous, brave, stout-hearted
brigand - bandits or robbers who live in forests or mountains
alliance - the act of being joined or allied
ululating - to utter loud, howling sounds
Questions (Ch 1-17)
1. From whose points of view is the story written? To whom are they telling the story?
2. What tribe is Sacagawea from?
3. What were Meriwether and Clark asked to find out in their Corps of Discovery?
4. Who were the "upside-down people"? Why were they called that?
5. What did Sacagawea promise she would never do?
6. Who bought Sacagawea and Otter Woman?
7. Why does William Clark think it would be foolish to give York his freedom?
8. What were the Teton Sioux known as? What happened when the explorers were unable to please them with gifts?
9. How did Sacagawea know the explorers were coming?
10. Why were the explorers worried about other white traders?
11. Why was Sacagawea asked to join the expedition?
12. Along the way, what were the explorers asking the Indian nations to do? Did all tribes agree?
13. What was Sacagawea's son's true name? Why was he called Pomp?
14. What happened to nearly prevent Sacagawea from going on the journey?
15. What danger did they encounter along the river?
16. How was Sacagawea saved from the flash flood?
IEW: No Homework
Have a wonderful week and weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again next Tuesday, God willing. Excellent job on the cleanup, once again. Good to see more high school young men pitching in on the cleanup.
In Christ,
LaChrisha
Monday, October 1, 2012
Good morning C-cubed families,
please be prayerful for the Alvarado family. Jonathan (Sr.) is in the hospital with pneumonia as of yesterday and he was not sick before then. Please pray for his divine healing, God's comfort, peace and direction be on the family, and for divine wisdom to be on Shirley. Jon is in the hospital in the bay area I believe so they are not in town right now. Also pray for safe travel for the Alvarado's during this time.
Remember, if you can make it to co-op by 8:40 am tomorrow to participate in prayer please do. If not remember to pray at 8:40 as you drive to co-op.
God bless and God willing we'll meet again tomorrow.
In Christ,
LaChrisha
please be prayerful for the Alvarado family. Jonathan (Sr.) is in the hospital with pneumonia as of yesterday and he was not sick before then. Please pray for his divine healing, God's comfort, peace and direction be on the family, and for divine wisdom to be on Shirley. Jon is in the hospital in the bay area I believe so they are not in town right now. Also pray for safe travel for the Alvarado's during this time.
Remember, if you can make it to co-op by 8:40 am tomorrow to participate in prayer please do. If not remember to pray at 8:40 as you drive to co-op.
God bless and God willing we'll meet again tomorrow.
In Christ,
LaChrisha
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