The weather was kind this past week, and we enjoyed having class outside all the way to Friday. We are continuing our exploration of Greek mythology; however, we have disbanded the read aloud of Black Ships of Troy. The language and inclusion of every character mentioned in the original Iliad were difficult for the class overall, so I will be telling the story next week. We turned our attention to The Olympians, and we’re making a set of cards for each of them. If you have a copy of D’Aulaire’s Greek Mythology at home, please sit down and read some of the storie of the Nymphs, Monsters, and lesser gods. Greek mythology is filled with great life lessons. The drawings in D’Aulaire’s are wonderful too, and my students are feeling successful at drawing their own images with the help of viewing the pictures in the book as well as my drawings on the blackboard.

Our spelling test on Wednesday identified the need for students to practice and study the words more. We had a retest on Friday. MUCH BETTER!!!!

All of the students brought their Fractions 2 books home this weekend. The students should finish through p. 28 by Monday.

The book reports were all turned in early or on time, and are well-done reports. Yay!! Without prompting, everyone has already picked out the next book to read. Those reports will be due on Friday, March 12.

Our students will be shaping/carving homemade soaps and making washcloths for the upcoming auction. The soaps will be placed in an antique kneading bowl that was donated by a friend of mine, and arranged so that it looks like a bowl of fruit and flowers (we’ll be folding the washcloths to look like flowers). To enhance the “auctionability” of the bowl, please consider donating spa-type tools - loofah sponge, nail brush, diffuser for oils, etc., and have those items to me by the end of next week. Watch for announcements about the auction, and plan to “attend.” I’ve already heard about some really great auction items. If you want to offer a service or an item for auction, please do that. The more items that are offered, the better the fundraiser will be. Thanks in advance!!!

We may be inside on Monday if it is raining hard and it’s windy. We should be outside for the rest of the week. Remember to pack ukuleles for Tuesday and Thursday. Don’t forget ponchos. And have a great week!!!

Blessings,

Kathee

Clean-up the desk, box, bag day!