Kirtland's Kapsule: March 2011

Welcome

Welcome to 2nd semester. We have covered a lot of ground and have a lot more to do. I am very pleased with the progress the students made during first semester. I want you to know that all their hard work will serve them well this semester as we undertake the study of physical science.

Our first topic is chemistry. As always, it is important that they know their vocabulary words so they can learn the concepts as they are presented in class. Having an understanding of the vocabulary really gives them an advantage as they come to class and we discuss different topics. I would like for them to show understanding of the word instead of just being able to give me the book definition. It is also very important that students spend some time each evening studying their notes and vocabulary. They do not have to spend more than a few minutes -- whatever it takes for them to go over the material, but the consistency is important.

If you have any questions for me, you can reach me through the school email or I have given all my students my phone number. Do not hesitate to call me. If you do not reach me, just leave a message and I will return your call.

Kay Kirtland

Thursday, March 24, 2011

As most of you know, there was a science test scheduled for today. I decided that the students and I needed another day to make sure that they were ready for the test so today we reviewed the material and tomorrow we will take the test.

For those in my Bible class, we will have a Fact Test tomorrow on Lessons 20-24. Tuesday of next week we will have a Memory Test on the verses for Lessons 20-23.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

As we look forward to Spring Break, I want you to know that there will be a vocabulary quiz tomorrow and then on Friday we will work with magnets and electricity. I hoped to get to the test before the break, but did not feel comfortable with trying to force that issue. They really weren't going to be ready. We will pick up after Spring Break and will have a test shortly after our return to school.

I pray each and every one of you have a Great Spring Break.!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

There will be a quiz on Lesson 1 (pg. E76-E81) tomorrow. Please make sure that your child is studying according to the "How to Study for a Science Test" sheet that I gave them at the beginning of the year. I know that some of them have begun to just study the notes and then cannot understand why they were not prepared. They must study the vocabulary, the notes, the review questions, and the material in the textbook.