The 8th grade class is learning about the journey of Lewis and Clark during 1804-1806. We are in awe of the many people they met along the way and the new plants and animals they encountered. The elaborate drawings and details of each species they recorded in their journals is still so fascinating to view […]
The 7th grade is completing their study of Ancient Japan. We learned about their geography, social structure, resources, culture and Zen practices. Each student created their own Zen garden to help them practice the art of being calm and peaceful. Next we move on to China dynasties!
With contents that vary from a Family Letter, Scrip standings, a permission form for Virtus student classes, and EDC statements, the January Family Envelope contains items that need your attention! Please check with your oldest student when you first see each other after the school day on Tuesday.
Wednesday through Friday, January 5, 6, and 7, our students attend class in the morning, and family members meet with teachers at designated times each afternoon in person or virtually.
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and break. This week we ease back into academics after enjoying time with family and friends. I look forward to meeting with everyone at Family Conferences. ACADEMICS Reading: We continue learning how to connect information from different nonfiction books on the same topic. Phonics: We […]
In Christmastime past, a concern was drought. Would we find an answer? As we celebrate Christmas 2021, storms work their way through California bringing much desired rain and snow to our state. A good sign. Christmas 2021 continues the pandemic questions of 2020 with that same need for answers. We were able to return to […]
First Grade Families- It is our last week of school with lots of fun learning! Weekly Homework Homework due EVERY Tuesday. Homework will resume upon our return in January. Sneak Peek to our Academic Week Word Work: We took our last spelling test for this year on Monday. Reading/Phonics: We continued reviewing our missions. Word […]
ACADEMICS Reading: We are learning how to connect information from different nonfiction books on the same topic. Phonics: We continue reviewing Phonological Awareness. We are using the Vowel Team Chart to help us spell words with the vowel teams: ea, oa, ou, ow, au, and aw. We also continue to practice reading and writing snap […]
Our week in 4thgrade… Math: We are wrapping up Unit 4 and will be taking our test before Christmas break! ELA: -Writing: We are taking a little pause on our Writing and Reading lessons to do some fun Christmas activities. -Reading: We will begin our nonfiction unit again when we return after break. We are […]
Third grade families, Our last week together for the year of 2021! We have had so much fun with our 12 Days of Christmas activities! Plus, that silly elf of ours, Snowball, has been making an appearance each day! I wish you all a wonderful and restful Christmas break with friends and family. Important Dates […]