"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."

-Aristotle

Monday, September 21, 2020

Sept. 21-25

 

We hope your weekend was restful.  It’s hard to believe that fall break is right around the corner.  Our scholars have been working very hard this quarter and it is such a joy to see them grow each day.  As we near the end of the quarter, we will start checking for missing assignments.  For our distance learners, please review the comments in Google Classroom for any missing assignments.  Have a joyful week!

 

XtraMath – Please make sure your scholar is completing Xtramath at least 3 times a week.

RAZKids – Please continue to use this wonderful resource and have your child read each night.

 

Academics

Spalding – Scholars will learn 18 new words.  Phonogram test is on September 24th.  Spelling test is on September 25th.

Math- Methods of subtraction that include using related facts to solve a subtraction problem, number bonds with subtraction, recognizing that a missing part means subtraction and counting back to subtract. Math Quiz is on September 25th.

History – Continue with Ancient Mesopotamia.

ELA- Continue reading a beloved children’s classic, Owl At Home.

Grammar- Continue discussing nouns.  Grammar Quiz on September 25th.

Poetry – “The Little Turtle” by Vachel Lindsay

 

Upcoming Dates

Daily Monday-Friday – Morning Assembly on Facebook Live, 7:40 AM

Monday, September 21-PSO Quarterly Meeting via Zoom at 8:30 AM

Thursday, September 24-Coffee with the Headmaster via Zoom at 8:30 AM

Friday, September 25 -Deadline to Choose Quarter 2 Return to In-person Learning for Current Distance Learners
Tuesday, September 29 -PSO Restaurant Night at Peter Piper Pizza, 11 AM-8 PM  
Friday, October 2 - No School: ATE In-service, End of First Quarter
October 5-9 - No School: Fall Break

 

Please see the Athenian Echo for more details about upcoming dates.