Perseverance

We spurn despair and strive to complete tasks to the best of our abilities, regardless of the difficulty. We respond creatively to overcome obstacles and ask for help when necessary.

Quote of the Week

“So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed!) Kid, you’ll move mountains!”

~Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Week of February 19-22


Language Arts: We will begin book C of Growing Your Vocabulary this week! Chapter one is titled, “It’s in the Genes”.

Latin / Greek Words
Derivatives
genos
(family)


gene, congenital, progeny,
gignere, genitus
(to give birth, create)

genus, generis
(race, type)

generate, genre, generic


Chapter 1 Affixes
Prefix
“pro-” means “forward” or “before”
Suffix
“-ic” or “-ics” means “having the quality or nature of something”

“-ate” is used to make a verb out of a noun and means “to cause to be" or “to make”

In Grammar this week, the students will take the chapter 6 test to wrap up the last unit. We will begin chapter 7, focusing on direct objects.
In Writing, we will continue working with the 6+1 Traits of Writing, particularly focusing on word choice and sentence fluency. The students will continue writing and revising a narrative of their own.
The proverb the students will learn this week is, “mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. I look forward to discussing the meaning of this metaphoric saying with your children. As always, we will continue with our study of word origins, reaching upwards of 70 Latin and Greek words!

History/ Geography: We are moving along in our study of the Civil War! This week, the students will continue to learn about the political differences between the North and the South, ask well as understand how the Kansas-Nebraska Act impacted the expansion of the United States. I particularly look forward to teaching the students about Abraham Lincoln and the noble life he led before his Presidency. This two-day lesson will follow nicely after having spent Monday recognizing our nation’s Presidents.

Science: The students did a fantastic job on the Skeletal Systems test! Way to go, scholars! Test corrections and parent signatures will be due on Monday of next week. This week, we will be moving into our next body systems unit… the Muscular System! The children will learn about various muscles and their functions. Please ask your child to explain the origin of the word muscle and the classic Greek myth of Achilles! I know the kids will have fun with this unit.


DON’T FORGET THAT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD IS OUR VOLUNTEER EVENT AT FMSC FROM 2:00-4:00!!! Please RSVP on the Sign-up Genius link (on the right side of this page). I look forward to serving others alongside you and your children! 

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