11/20 Class Update

Hey guys-


We had an AWESOME class today.

Kenny gave an engaging and informative presentation on Georgia. He gave a challenging quiz, and awarded our efforts with delicious sugary sweets. :)

We also had a great crash course on important battles of 1777. So much sacrifice of the patriots occurred during these battles, and the sacrifice intensified even at Valley Forge. Learning more about the battles really helps us to know what kind of hardships these brave men and women endured to secure our country's freedom.

You all did VERY well during lecture, and AMAZING during the quiz! Congrats to team MARY who overcame and won the cherry nibs.

And, last but certainly not least, Matthew shared his amazing cinnamon rolls. Did I mention they were amazing? Really very good. My birthday is April 28th (hint hint). ;)


SO, we won't meet again for two weeks, but don't let that put you at ease.  You have a lot to do! Below are your assignments:

**Continue and FINISH "Being George Washington".
**Write a paper home, as though you are a patriot fighting in the Revolutionary war.
**Write your paper (if you didn't turn it in yet) on "For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine the coal can never expire." Is this a true statement? What does this statement mean to you?
**FINISH analyzing and taking notes on the Declaration of Independence.
**FINISH your outstanding requirements for the first semester of KEY. Call me if you are unsure about what these are, though they are listed in your binder.

Devotional Assignments for class on 12/4 are:

Opening Prayer –  Archie

Pledge of Allegiance – Adam

Inspirational Thought –Benjamin

News desk –Matthew

And we will have a presentation from ADAM on Maryland. SO looking forward to it!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Might I suggest, at that fabulous turkey dinner, you share some of our Revolutionary War history events and/or figures for which you are grateful? You will impress your dinner guests, and more importantly enlarge your soul by sharing sincere gratitude for your forefathers' sacrifice.

Happy Thanksgiving-

Teacher Kelly

"It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor."

 - President George Washington in the Thanksgiving Proclamation (1789)

11/13 Class Update

Ok...really I am late. I know. Sorry!

I know I promised you a link to a short movie about the Crossing of the Delaware, and Washington's success at Trenton, then Princeton. See below for the link to this cool look inside of the historical feat:

If any of you happen to read this before coming to co-op tomorrow, a few reminders:

                Opening Prayer –  David

                Pledge of Allegiance – Ben

                Inspirational Thought –David

                News desk –Kaleigh

                Presentation: Kenny on Georgia

Also, you are turning in (I hope) your papers on the following:

"For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine the coal can never expire." Is that true, and what does that statement mean to you?

Also...NATIONAL TREASURE movie night will be at my house:

Friday, December 5th from 7-9 PM

3415 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98418

Bring a snack to share. We will have an awesome time, and we're so looking forward to it!

Have a great night and see you tomorrow!

-Teacher Kelly

Nov 6 KOL Class Update

Hey everyone!

Great class on Thursday.

Mary and Archie gave EXCELLENT presentations on their chosen colonies. Who knew that Connecticut had such a cool state flag? LOVED the Latin motto.

We digested quite a bit. We told stories about George Washington's life, events that helped to define his amazing character. We talked about qualities he had that we would want to emulate.

Benjamin presented an impromptu history lesson circa 1900-1940 for the class . He was GREAT! Anytime anyone wants to help teach, I am ALL for it.   :)

We discussed the Noble Train of Artillery, engineered and accomplished by Henry Knox and his hard-working team of soldiers. We talked about how crucial teamwork is to great endeavors, shown true in the daring expedition.

You all have GREAT ideas. You can present very well-thought out conclusions. I LOVE when you really listen, to lecture, to presentations, to EACH OTHER, and learn and grow from the conversations we share.

For next week, make sure you are working on digesting, writing about the Declaration. Work all the way up through page 14 - FINISH! I will too. It will help our understanding of this important document so much.

Keep reading about George - the greatest general our nation ever had.

And MATTHEW - you are presenting on Rhode Island! We are so looking forward to that!

We'll see you next week!

10/30 Class Update

Well, here we are again. Two days until class with an update email. SORRY!

For class this week, you are working on turning in any papers you haven't finished. You are also reading "Being George Washington" and LOVING it! And you were working on the next few pages of the Declaration - reading, digesting, processing, analyzing.

I hope you have been busy!

Last week was amazing! Our presenter, Bob O'Neal,from the Sons of the American Revolution, was such an outstanding resource! He shared some great insights with us regarding how the teenagers of the American Revolution contributed to the awesome, world-changing fight. He was so engaging, and you all did a fantastic job at focusing and soaking up the information he shared. 

You were a GREAT AUDIENCE! Nice job!

This week, we will be pleased to listen to presentations from Mary and Archie. Good luck you two! We are really looking forward to listening to all you have to share with us.

We will also be working on the Declaration Document Study. PLEASE make sure to bring your binders with you, including the pages you inserted at the end (we use these to study the declaration, etc).

See you all on Thursday!

-Teacher Kelly