Homework: November 25 Tuesday

We had a fabulous day! Mrs. Turhune kindly invited us to her class for some "Turkey Oreos." We made turkeys from oreos, candy corn, red hots, whoppers, and chocolate icing. It was quite a sugar rush. Sorry about not having pictures. I forgot the camera!!! But you can repeat this delicious project at home by checking out the picture on the blog. Here is the homework for tomorrow.

Math: Complete worksheet 37B

Phonics: First Grade has 65A and Kindergarten has 65A/B. There is a story that goes with the words. We shall read it when we get back. Familiarize your child with the words so that they will be ready on Monday.

History/Science: In your home folder and the email is a Blessings Tree. Each child should write one blessing on each leaf and stick/glue it to the tree.

That's all! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and don't forget to turn in those tree journals (if you haven't already). See you in a week!!!!

Homework: November 20 Thursday

Dear Parents,

The Open House was quite a success. Special thanks goes to Carson, Katrina, Cece, Rick, and Kristen, for their unwavering help and support. Ya'll really rock! Here is the homework for tomorrow.

Math: Today we took a test. I will be grading tomorrow so look for it in your home folders on Friday. Kindergarten and 1st complete worksheet 35A/B. 1st Grade has an additional "Mad Minute" addition sheet.

Phonics: Kindergarten must complete 62A/B. 1st Grade has 62A/B/C. Pay close attention to the spelling words on "C" and review them with your child.

Bible: Review Matthew 5:1-11. Kindergarten is working on Children's Catechism questions 1-23. First Grade is memorizing Westminster Shorter Catechism 1-7.

Science: There are two turkey worksheets. First, go over the "Tom Turkey" information sheet with your child. Second create a turkey acrostic poem. The information from "Tom Turkey" will help to create a poem.

History: We're filling up our book on Benjamin Franklin. Today we completed three pages on lightning, the lightning rod, and bifocals. There are two more pages on the glass harmonica and swim fins. Make sure all the pages go in your book.

Homework: November 18 Tuesday

Hello and good evening.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner and then we'll be skating into Christmas.  We had a wonderful day at school.  Kindergarten made Indian feather hats and First Grade swept through Math.  We all had fun playing soccer.  Here is the homework for tomorrow.

Math: Both Kindergarten and First Grade need to complete 34B. It is located on the backside of their math worksheet.

Phonics: Kindergarten and First Grade is on lesson 60. Read the lesson in Phonics and complete the following worksheets.

Bible: Rehearse Westminster Shorter Catechism 1-8 for 1st and Children's Catechism 1-22 for Kindergarten. Work on Matthew 5:1-11.

Poetry: Review Autumn by Emily Dickinson

History: We have started learning about Benjamin Franklin. Today we colored the title page for a book on Benjamin’s aphorisms. Do the next part of the book, which is the Almanac of Wisdom and Ben’s Sayings.

Science: I preparation for Thanksgiving we colored a turkey fact sheet. Complete the “Turkey Trivia” and go over the answers with your child. They should be able to answer most of them.

Field Trip to the Carter House

We had a wonderful tour guide who taught us about life in 1864. This is a picture of the Carter's farm office. They had the largest cotton mill in Williamson county.


The Carters had a forty-foot well. The kids enjoyed looking down and were glad that there was a grate to keep them from falling in.


Later on, we took a hike to Ft. Granger, a massive Union fort just outside the park where we had lunch. It was a great day. Thank you for your help and support!

Homework: November 13 Thursday

Dear parents,

We had a wonderful time at grandparent's day. Thank you for your hard work! Artios is a great school, and your support means a lot. Friday is our Field Trip! We will be going to the Carter House in Franklin. Make sure your permission slip and money arrive by Friday. Students may wear nonuniform clothing, and everyone is strongly encouraged to bring a jacket. Don't miss it!!! Here is the homework for Thursday, November 13.

Math: Complete worksheet 33A/B. Kindergarten is learning about the number 30 and writing sentences. First grade is learning about addition facts and sums of ten. Work with your child closely on the number sentences. If Sue had three markers and she gave two to Jean, the number sentence should read: 3markers - 2markers = 1marker.

Phonics: Both classes are on lesson 58. Kindergarten has been working on the short "I". Have fun and think of any words that begin with "i". First grade has been learning about the oa, ow, and oe relationship. They all make the long "O". Don't forget the macron over the "O" to denote it is long.

History: Cut out the icons from the Civil War. Have your child draw a soldier or the Carter family in their basement during the battle. Glue the pictures on the drawing and make it a part of the picture.

Have a great day! I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday for the field trip. It should be a fun time of Tennessee history.

Homework: November 11 Tuesday

Dear Parents,

I sent home the field trip permission slips today. They are in your child's home folder. Please return the slips along with $4 on Wednesday. If any parent can drive, please contact me via email. Here is the homework for tomorrow.

Math: Kindergarten is working on 32B and First Grade needs to complete 32B. They are in the home folder.

Phonics: Kindergarten is learning about the short "i". Please complete 57A/B in your folder. First Grade is learning about OA/OW/OE as the long "O". Please complete 57A/B.

Bible: Continue to memorize Westminster Shorter Catechism 1-7 and Matthew 5:1-10. The entire class will be reciting Matthew 5:1-10 for grandparents day this Wednesday.

Poetry: Memorize "Autumn" by Emily Dickinson.

History: I introduced Benjamin Franklin to the class and read a children's story about him. Please work with your child on the history sound off. They should have their parts memorized on the first page.

Geography: The children are learning about the continents. If you have a map at home or globe, review the seven continents with them--North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.

Pumpkin Party

Thank you parents for providing all the food for our pumpkin soirée. We learned about pumpkins and all the things that can come from them like pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, and, of course, pumpkin pie. Here are some pictures that I think you will enjoy.

Home Work: November 6 Thursday

Dear Parents:

We had smashing good time today eating pumpkin breads, seeds, and pies. I shall soon post pictures on the blog. Thank you for making all the wonderful treats. They were yummy! Here is the homework for Thursday, November 5.

Math: There is no new math lesson for kindergarten and first grade. We took a test. Please review the test with your child and help them with any mistakes.

Phonics: Kindergarten is on lesson 54. Read the story Bad Meg and complete the worksheets. First grade is learning the EE and EA partnership. This is a new concept but very similar to the AI and AY. Complete 54A/B

Bible: Rehearse Westminster Shorter Catechism 1-7. Work on Matthew 5:1-10.

Poetry: Review Autumn by Emily Dickinson

History: Continue to practice the History Sound Off. Everyone went through their first part today. Reinforce that and begin to work on their next part.

Science: Attached in the email are two documents that go with the "pumpkin maze" that I included in your folder. Sorry, I couldn't get them to print on my printer. Go over the pumpkin cycle and complete the maze and worksheet.

Home Work: November 4 Tuesday

Hello all you wonderful parents! Today was a great day at school. The children were energetic and excited. I think they were jumpy from all the candy. We dove into the perilous territory of pumpkins for science. This week we will be studying pumpkins in many aspects from pencils to paint to pumpkin pie. I've also started to work on the History Sound Off with the class. Make sure you rehearse that with your child. Here is the homework for tomorrow.

Math: Complete Worksheet 29B
Phonics: Complete Lesson 52 Worksheet A/B
Bible: Memorize Westminster Shorter Catechism 1-7 & Matt 5:1-10
Poetry: "Autumn" by Emily Dickinson
History: Continue to work on Sound-Off. We made great progress today.
Science: Make a Jack-O-Lantern from the attached documents in email.

Reformation Day Party

Artios Academy had a wonderful time at the Reformation Party last Friday. Mr. McClelland's class teamed up with Mrs. Turhune's class for a big party. The high light of the party was when "King Gunner" killed "King William" in fight to the death.

The Joust