Mrs. Ronda-
The weather has cooled off a little with a promise of fall! Our last few mornings have been in the high 60's. What kind of temps are you having in Minnesota?
We had the 4H forestry group over for practice last Tuesday. Last Thursday they competed in Cuthbert. I hear that the Sr and Jr team won 1st place. Congratulations!
Last night we had Mom Time at our house. It was nice to visit with like-minded mamas!! Meg Herring drove over from Calvary, Ga. We had a new homeschooling mama, Theresa Holznecht from Colquitt. We need to keep her in our prayers as she begins this journey as a single mom with two young sons. Last, but not least, we had the veteran mamas (they deserve medals!), Tonya and Teresa!
Abigail-
As always, it's been another busy week!(Not as if last week was any slower!) Last Thursday was the
4-H Forestry Competition. In the Junior division, we placed 1st as a team and individually. As usual
Anders got first, Jacob got second and Branch, Journey, and I tied for 3rd.
In school we're nearly done with the "Scarlet Pimpernel". What a book! Here at home, it's been such nice weather. I actually wore a jacket this morning and needed it!
Well, I've got to go do some research for our essay on the similarities or differences between the crusades and modern Christianity.
See ya'll.
John Paul-
Hey, guess what? I got a rifle that has interchangible barrels!. One is a 22, another is a 12 gauge and the last one 243. I'm about to learn how to squirrel hunt with it.
Bye-Bye
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
9-10-12
In Principio - EFRU Volumes I & II Latin and Greek words, all songs, Matthew 5:1-32, Shorter Catechism 1-72
Latin - follow Henle schedule, MODG Quiz #3
History - watch videos, read books, etc. on Crusades, Gengis Khan, Richard the Lionhearted, etc. We also played Sudden Death and will do more next week on other topics.
Essay to think about this week, to be written next week - What are the similarities (if any) between the Crusades and Modern Christianity?
English - We read two short books about punctuation, played Boggle (INTENSE!!!), and talked about Oxford commas. Homework is R & S Punctuation and Capitalization 8 - 11
Star Time - upcoming test on states and capitals, culinary arts (Journey prepared a good lunch for all of us - Abigail will do it next Monday)
Latin - follow Henle schedule, MODG Quiz #3
History - watch videos, read books, etc. on Crusades, Gengis Khan, Richard the Lionhearted, etc. We also played Sudden Death and will do more next week on other topics.
Essay to think about this week, to be written next week - What are the similarities (if any) between the Crusades and Modern Christianity?
English - We read two short books about punctuation, played Boggle (INTENSE!!!), and talked about Oxford commas. Homework is R & S Punctuation and Capitalization 8 - 11
Star Time - upcoming test on states and capitals, culinary arts (Journey prepared a good lunch for all of us - Abigail will do it next Monday)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
You're such a slacker, Tonya! Ha. Right. Dad told me to tell you that your mind likely slide down in the cushions on the couch...up here...and you should come back to get it. He is such a nice guy and full of good ideas too. We have officially started school. Wilson is working opening up beet harvest, and therefore he hasn't actually started school yet. The girls are working on "Monday Class Everyday At Least Until We Get Somewhat Caught Up." Notice I ended with a preposition; after all, I am Minnesotan. I'll let them come and write a bit later.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Austinsons
Branch - This week I did my forestry practice. I finished my Seekers work. Dove season opens tomorrow. Soccer starts soon. I built a toy boat and I cleaned my gun for hunting. I've been cooking eggs for myself each morning in the little fry pan I use for camping. Eggs are my favorite vegetable! ha ha
Journey - I have a new bird and I named him Bongo. He's very loud. I finished writing my essay about which job I would like to have for one year (pastry chef). I'm trying to finish my sixth grade math book, and Branch and I are also working in First Form Latin. I'm going out to lunch tomorrow with Mommy and another teacher at the college. I read ChubChub his science and history books during school.
ChubChub - I have had fun reading with mommy and doing math. I am trying to read in English now. I can read only in Spanish. Last night I went with Daddy to Stone's Hardware, and I got some free samples.
Mo'M - Busy week. Working on Algebra with the three older boys and trying to juggle the three younger kids. Trying to find my brain because I know it's somewhere around here. Maybe under the pile of unfolded clothes in my room? No, perhaps under the stacks of books on every flat surface. Probably upstairs under the un-filed paperwork. Anyway, I've been reading through some of my cookbooks, and I really want to make a pile of Chinese steamed buns the cheater way (please don't think I'm a slacker, Becky)!
Journey - I have a new bird and I named him Bongo. He's very loud. I finished writing my essay about which job I would like to have for one year (pastry chef). I'm trying to finish my sixth grade math book, and Branch and I are also working in First Form Latin. I'm going out to lunch tomorrow with Mommy and another teacher at the college. I read ChubChub his science and history books during school.
ChubChub - I have had fun reading with mommy and doing math. I am trying to read in English now. I can read only in Spanish. Last night I went with Daddy to Stone's Hardware, and I got some free samples.
Mo'M - Busy week. Working on Algebra with the three older boys and trying to juggle the three younger kids. Trying to find my brain because I know it's somewhere around here. Maybe under the pile of unfolded clothes in my room? No, perhaps under the stacks of books on every flat surface. Probably upstairs under the un-filed paperwork. Anyway, I've been reading through some of my cookbooks, and I really want to make a pile of Chinese steamed buns the cheater way (please don't think I'm a slacker, Becky)!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Seekers Assignment 8/27/12
In Principio - extensive memory work (all songs) including Matthew 5:1 - 26, KJV only
Latin - first 3 declensions, first conjugation and sum/es/est/ etc., Henle page 38 section 4 through page 41 (do all 4 exercises on these pages); Latin/Greek root words from EFRU volume 1
History - Veritas Press cards 13 and 14 - read and include any resources for extra reading
Rod and Staff Grammar - Eight Parts of Speech pages 46 - 50 adverbs
Essay Topic: If you could have any job for one year, what would it be? Why?
Star Time: memorizing 50 states and capitals, working on Culinary Arts section Keepers at Home
Latin - first 3 declensions, first conjugation and sum/es/est/ etc., Henle page 38 section 4 through page 41 (do all 4 exercises on these pages); Latin/Greek root words from EFRU volume 1
History - Veritas Press cards 13 and 14 - read and include any resources for extra reading
Rod and Staff Grammar - Eight Parts of Speech pages 46 - 50 adverbs
Essay Topic: If you could have any job for one year, what would it be? Why?
Star Time: memorizing 50 states and capitals, working on Culinary Arts section Keepers at Home
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Josiah - Hi! I bought a 308 and I can't wait till deer season. The pigs are getting fatter. Latin is fun; Greek is a bum. I'm almost done with my history book. It is very hot down here. I'll be 13 this coming Sunday. See you tomorrow!
Levi - I got a 3030 and I can't wait till deer season. I haven't done much Greek or Latin because I've been working at the U-Pick. I finished my Grammar. I'm in the third unit of Geometry. I'm getting ready to plant my turnips. I finally got my Learner's license for driving. See you tomorrow!
Anders - I've been shooting my 20 gauge and I can't wait till deer season. I've done a good bit of Greek and Latin and math. My rooster started crowing. He sounds awful. I miss you all. See you tomorrow!
Teresa - I wish I could have stowed away to Minnesota. I think of you all, all the time. I would love to see you. I've been busy with 4H stuff with competition coming up Saturday in Land Judging, which we've never done before. Keep working! See you tomorrow!
Stennes - I just bought a scope for my 3030 and I can't wait till deer season. The weather is so dry that the weeds are finally dying in my garden. I started some new school books. I'm going to try to plant kale and cabbage this winter. I ordered a big piece of leather and now I'm making sheaths for the knives I have made. See you tomorrow!
Branch - My pigeons had a baby. I've been trying to throw knives correctly. See you tomorrow!
The Girl - I'm trying to finish my math book. See you tomorrow!
Mean Ol' Mama - I start back teaching at the College tonight, so we'll see how that goes. We're trying to find a groove, but we've all been sleepy, so it's hard to wake up and get going. Next week will be better and smoother after our first week back. Once I get past the initial paperwork at the College, things even out a bit. We'll try to be steadier next week. See you tomorrow!
Levi - I got a 3030 and I can't wait till deer season. I haven't done much Greek or Latin because I've been working at the U-Pick. I finished my Grammar. I'm in the third unit of Geometry. I'm getting ready to plant my turnips. I finally got my Learner's license for driving. See you tomorrow!
Anders - I've been shooting my 20 gauge and I can't wait till deer season. I've done a good bit of Greek and Latin and math. My rooster started crowing. He sounds awful. I miss you all. See you tomorrow!
Teresa - I wish I could have stowed away to Minnesota. I think of you all, all the time. I would love to see you. I've been busy with 4H stuff with competition coming up Saturday in Land Judging, which we've never done before. Keep working! See you tomorrow!
Stennes - I just bought a scope for my 3030 and I can't wait till deer season. The weather is so dry that the weeds are finally dying in my garden. I started some new school books. I'm going to try to plant kale and cabbage this winter. I ordered a big piece of leather and now I'm making sheaths for the knives I have made. See you tomorrow!
Branch - My pigeons had a baby. I've been trying to throw knives correctly. See you tomorrow!
The Girl - I'm trying to finish my math book. See you tomorrow!
Mean Ol' Mama - I start back teaching at the College tonight, so we'll see how that goes. We're trying to find a groove, but we've all been sleepy, so it's hard to wake up and get going. Next week will be better and smoother after our first week back. Once I get past the initial paperwork at the College, things even out a bit. We'll try to be steadier next week. See you tomorrow!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Josiah: We just finished swimming, my garden is doing fine, and we have been playing football. I ordered chickens (bantams - Golden Lace Cochin Bantams), and I have 40 Rhode Island Red chicks. I've done some algebra, Greek, Latin, and I'm almost finished with one of 4 Spanish Bible workbooks.
Anders: I'm working harder on math to review and catch up. I did some Greek and Latin, but I need to do more. I ordered 10 bantam chicks, and they should be here next Wednesday.
The Girl: I have only 4 more sentences in Greek and I'll be in book #5!! I have finished 1 1/2 math workbooks that MOM gave me (I'm waiting on Branch to catch up so we can be on the same pages in math). I have a friend here playing Monopoly with me on this rainy day. I'm going next week with MOM, Teresa, Chan & Michele to Tallahassee to eat in an Indian restaurant for MOM and Teresa's birthday! My rabbit had babies, but they all died, which is okay because she was bred with her own brother. We thought he was a girl, but now they have been separated. I'm going to breed her again this month with one of Uncle Tim's bucks.
Stennes: I've done math and Rod & Staff; I need to write my persuasive essay this next week. My garden is doing well; the potatoes are larger than golf balls. I ordered Buff Orpington bantams, which are very small.
Branch: I only have 6 more sentences in Greek and I'll be in book #5!! I'm almost finished with spelling, too. I'm doing 2 lessons of math each day to catch up. Violin is going well. I have 4 new pigeons, so I now have 7 total. I planted Seminole Pumpkins in my garden.
Mean Ol' Mama: This is a short post, but we wanted to let you know that we're still here and we still love and miss you all. We're trying to get back in a groove now that the competitions are finished and I am pretty well finished at the College until June. We can't wait to see you all when we come up on vacation! We haven't finished writing this month's persuasive essays, but we'll work on them this next week. We've been reading together, and Mean Ol' Mama has been trying not to push push push quite as much. I'll get 'em next week, though...heh heh heh....
Anders: I'm working harder on math to review and catch up. I did some Greek and Latin, but I need to do more. I ordered 10 bantam chicks, and they should be here next Wednesday.
The Girl: I have only 4 more sentences in Greek and I'll be in book #5!! I have finished 1 1/2 math workbooks that MOM gave me (I'm waiting on Branch to catch up so we can be on the same pages in math). I have a friend here playing Monopoly with me on this rainy day. I'm going next week with MOM, Teresa, Chan & Michele to Tallahassee to eat in an Indian restaurant for MOM and Teresa's birthday! My rabbit had babies, but they all died, which is okay because she was bred with her own brother. We thought he was a girl, but now they have been separated. I'm going to breed her again this month with one of Uncle Tim's bucks.
Stennes: I've done math and Rod & Staff; I need to write my persuasive essay this next week. My garden is doing well; the potatoes are larger than golf balls. I ordered Buff Orpington bantams, which are very small.
Branch: I only have 6 more sentences in Greek and I'll be in book #5!! I'm almost finished with spelling, too. I'm doing 2 lessons of math each day to catch up. Violin is going well. I have 4 new pigeons, so I now have 7 total. I planted Seminole Pumpkins in my garden.
Mean Ol' Mama: This is a short post, but we wanted to let you know that we're still here and we still love and miss you all. We're trying to get back in a groove now that the competitions are finished and I am pretty well finished at the College until June. We can't wait to see you all when we come up on vacation! We haven't finished writing this month's persuasive essays, but we'll work on them this next week. We've been reading together, and Mean Ol' Mama has been trying not to push push push quite as much. I'll get 'em next week, though...heh heh heh....
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