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10.18.22

Hello 5th/6th Grade BHA Families,

What a fun, jam-packed day! It was awesome to see everyone's creative costumes today. I loved their Spirit! Hopefully they all had a great time at the Spirit Rally and also enjoyed the little party we had at the end of the day where we enjoyed some tasty treats and got the opportunity to chit chat with friends.

Please see below for more detail on what we did in each class period as well as Branches Homeschool Academy announcements.

Also, don't forget to scroll to the bottom for your Printable Homework link!

Have a wonderful week, Families. I look forward to seeing everyone again next week.

Blessings,

Mrs. Ayala

Announcements

Calendar Announcements

ASB Boo Grams were delivered this week
10/19, Teen Beach Dance ticket price increase, $35
10/29, 5-8pm, FVC Harvest Festival
Field trip deadlines are set by the venue. Field trip purchases must be done by the RSVP date. See Field trip details for information and click HERE to register and pay.
Tues, 11/1 @9am and Thur. 11/3 @10am, Introduction to IEW Workshop
11/15 & 11/17 Thanksgiving potluck! Everyone (parents) is invited!
1. In the next week, we will send out a Sign-Up Genius for families to sign up to bring Thanksgiving dishes.
2. Due to the potluck on 11/15 & 11/17, there will be no enrichment classes.
3. For grades prek-2nd, parents need to pick up at the door at 12:00pm. And because we do not offer supervision/daycare for the potluck, all students must have a parent with them during the potluck.
11/22 & 11/24 No School, Thanksgiving break

Fall Fundraiser Links

Field Trips:

Field trip details

Field trips sign-ups and/or payment, click HERE.

Sale ends 10/21, Calico, 11/4-11/6

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Recap

Today's devotion was Ephesians 2:1-10 with our highlight verse being, "For it is by grace you are saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast ," Ephesians 2:8-9. We talked about how great a gift grace is and how nothing we do could ever earn our salvation. Jesus died on the cross willingly so that we could be washed of our sins and live eternally with the Father. I asked the Students to think about this and to write in their bible journal this week all the ways God has shown them grace, particularly through those around them. Please discuss this bible verse with them and ask them their thoughts!
Addison joyfully opened the class in prayer.
I announce last week's Table Quiz winners. Congratulations Ethan, Israel, and Bella R! Great work!!!! (NOTE: We will be doing another Table Quiz next week. You might want to review the last few chapters)
We talked a little bit more about las week's Speed & Velocity experiment so they could better understand.
I walked around and credited everyone who did this week's vocabulary homework.
Jumped into Chapters 19 & 20 which included a homework review and an experiment where we measured acceleration using planks of wood, toy cars, a stop watch, and a tape measure. They always have a good time working together in a group! It's fun to witness.
Sebastien, Bella R, Addison and Jacks each presented their Theory of Relativity poster after we discussed what life would be like if we were to travel at the speed of light (we'd be younger, but heavier!) They did an excellent job and which each be rewarded an additional 5 points in their bank books! We also talked a little bit about Albert Einstein and what he meant when he said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather a man of value." Ask your Student their thoughts on this quote!
Collected last week's homework and reviewed this week's homework. Dismissed class for our 10min recess.

Science Homework

Read about your options for the Fall Final Science Projects, due in January. Discuss with your Parents and come to class next week with any questions.
Read Lesson 21, First Law of Motion, pp. 76-78
- Write vocabulary words in your notebook:
  - Dynamics
  - Inertia
  - Law of Inertia
  - First law of motion
- On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 78. Bring to class next week for credit
Read Lesson 22, Second Law of Motion, pp. 79-80
- Write vocabulary words in your notebook:
  - Second law of motion
  - Law of Acceleration
- On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 80. Bring to class next week for credit

Additional Assignments for Further Understanding

On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, ONE of the questions in “Taking it Further” p.78. Bring to class next week for credit and be prepared to share with the class.

As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.

AMERICAN History

Recap

We started class with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a recap of today's devotion on Ephesians 2:8-9.
We did a quick map review to better familiarize the Students with the states / regions of the country we have been reading about so far.
Jumped right into a review of Chapter 8 which included a nice discussion of the "good old days" vs the "hard old days"
We talked a bit more about Election Day, November 8th, approaching and that we would be having our own classroom elections that day as well. I'm excited by all the enthusiasm! Looks like we'll have lots of candidates running!
Reviewed this week's homework and collected last week's homework.
Sang a Happy Birthday cheer to Lily! Have a blessed week, Lily:)
Dismissed early for Spirit Rally! Congratulations Miah and Jackson C; they both won raffle prizes today!

American History Homework

Read Chapter 9 Jonathan Edwards Town Crier for God, pp. 55-60
- In complete sentences, answer Chapter 9 Review Questions, p. 60. Bring to class next week for credit.
Read Chapter 10, A Hero of the Colonies, pp. 61-66
- In complete sentences, answer Chapter 10 Review Questions, p.66. Bring to class next week for credit.
This week you read about the following Christian men in our American history: Jonathan Edwards, Isaac Backus, & George Washington. Pick one of these Christians and write 1-2 paragraphs explaining why they are important to our nation’s story. You may use other resources such as books you find at the library or the internet. Include a drawing or picture of your hero. Be prepared to share with the class.

Additional Assignments for Further Understanding

Think about if you are going to run for Class Delegate. If you are, begin working on a Campaign Speech for Nov. 8th, which can include visuals or props.
If you are interested in designing a Class Seal, begin working on it. Remember to include items on your seal that would be symbolic to our 5th/6th Grade Class at BHA!

IEW

Recap

I shared School Announcements; we highlighted our devotional for today, and then Sebastien graciously opened the class in prayer.
Did a quick review of lesson 7 & 8, focusing on the Story Sequence Chart and then jumped right into student examples of paragraphs 2 & 3 of "Theseus and the Minotaur." Addison and Lily each read while classmates listened for checklist items.
We began Lesson 8. Discussed new banned words say/said.
Reviewed this week's vocabulary words, proud and fastened, as well as the homework for this week.
Sang a Birthday Cheer to Jackson P! Have a blessed birthday this week, Jackson!
Wrapped up our lesson early to have a small Spirit Day party. I passed out Boo-grams as well as some goodie bags and cupcakes I brought for the class.
All the Students helped clean up the classroom, which was so helpful. Thank you!
I closed class in prayer, using the multiple Student Prayer Requests as my guide.
Dismissed the class for the week!

IEW Homework

Using the Story Sequence Chart questions, write a KWO of the “Daedalus and Icarus” myth on page 61. Remember, you will choose key words by asking questions about the story, not by taking key words from each sentence.
Complete Style Practice on p. 62-63. Notice that more verbs have been banned.
Cut out the vocabulary words for Lesson 8: proud and fastened. Discuss their meanings and complete Vocabulary Practice on p. 63
Using your KWO, begin writing a 3-paragraph myth.
Complete Day 3, pp. 58
- Complete the rough draft of your 3-paragraph myth. Remember to underline the -ly adverb, strong verb, and the first word of the who/which clause (the word who or which) in ALL THREE of your paragraphs
- Use one to three key words from the final sentence of the third paragraph to create a catchy title. You can change your last sentence if you need better key words. Follow the title rule.
- Check off each item on the checklist as you complete it.
- Turn in your rough draft to your editor (ie parent / homeschool teacher) with the completed checklist attached
Complete Day 4, p. 46
- When your editor hands back your rough draft, make the needed changes.
- Paperclip the checklists from Lesson 6 & 7, final draft, rough draft, and KWO together
3-hole punch your packet of work and bring to class next week for credit

Additional Credit for Further Understanding

Draw / color / paint a visual rendition of “Daedalus & Icarus” to accompany your 3 paragraph writing. See p. 59 as an example. Bring to class next week for credit.

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