Thank you so much to all who helped make the Field Trip today a great success. To Alecia especially and Mr. McCarthy for all the time and effort they put into the archeological "sites", and Mrs. McCarthy for opening up her house to all of us.
My kids went on and on about how much fun they had today at the dinner table (and they will repeat it all over again tomorrow at breakfast so their father can hear about the day - he's not home in the evenings). Best of all was hearing how the kids really understood more about history from this hands-on experience. All of my kids enjoyed the stories Mr. McCarthy told. They loved the dig and the battle that ensued on the grounds afterwards with guns and swords - future artifacts to be found on the McCarthy farm someday :)
Monday, October 1, 2012
Dear members of Schola Rosa,
What a great trip we had to the McCarthy farm! How good to see the children have some freedom to run and dig and have simple and child-like fun!
I hope you all had as much fun as we did. We have so many wonderful and caring children, though we know of course they are just children and will act as such - even and especially mine. I am constantly reminding my older ones not to berate and pick on the younger ones, but to look after those that are younger.
If you have older children our co-op is such a great opportunity to encourage them to see the younger generations as real people and to teach them to think of others outside themselves, both younger and older. I am so edified by the Moms who go out of their way to teach the children especially boys to open doors, carry heavy loads etc.. And the Mom's who teach their girls to be sensitive to people's feelings, to speak kindly and to include the younger children in their games. I do know it does not come naturally to boys and girls in such a culture as ours, but if they are always given reinforcement of this message by their dad or grandparent it does help them grow. So it is also great to see the Dads who can be to be involved in this effort of ours.
Thank You to all of you who are trying so hard and May God Bless all of your efforts!
PS do not be afraid to insist upon raising children who are not allowed to behave in the cultural norm. Do not be afraid to discipline a bad temper, or a bad attitude. It can change. We have worked hard to change this in our own household as they do spend a lot of time with the public schooled children. Do not give up the good fight! St. Michael and all the Archangels ..
Pray for us!
What a great trip we had to the McCarthy farm! How good to see the children have some freedom to run and dig and have simple and child-like fun!
I hope you all had as much fun as we did. We have so many wonderful and caring children, though we know of course they are just children and will act as such - even and especially mine. I am constantly reminding my older ones not to berate and pick on the younger ones, but to look after those that are younger.
If you have older children our co-op is such a great opportunity to encourage them to see the younger generations as real people and to teach them to think of others outside themselves, both younger and older. I am so edified by the Moms who go out of their way to teach the children especially boys to open doors, carry heavy loads etc.. And the Mom's who teach their girls to be sensitive to people's feelings, to speak kindly and to include the younger children in their games. I do know it does not come naturally to boys and girls in such a culture as ours, but if they are always given reinforcement of this message by their dad or grandparent it does help them grow. So it is also great to see the Dads who can be to be involved in this effort of ours.
Thank You to all of you who are trying so hard and May God Bless all of your efforts!
PS do not be afraid to insist upon raising children who are not allowed to behave in the cultural norm. Do not be afraid to discipline a bad temper, or a bad attitude. It can change. We have worked hard to change this in our own household as they do spend a lot of time with the public schooled children. Do not give up the good fight! St. Michael and all the Archangels ..
Pray for us!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Important Information for First Field Trip!
- Volunteers for Cakes: Qualkinbush, Schwartzmiller, Durgin. Please remember to make the cake per our discussion last Monday.
- In case of Cancellation: Please check the blog Monday morning before leaving to make sure there has not been a cancellation due to weather.
- Dress Code: Please remember that even on co-op field trips, the dress code applies. So long as the goal of Christian modesty is met as outlined in the Codes of Conduct, there should be no worries about your attire. Plan to get VERY dirty!
A Simulated Archaeological Dig!10:00-10:30 Welcome! A Note About History & Archaeology
--Alecia and Kenneth Rolling
10:30-11:00 Stories from the Farm’s Past!
--Megan McCarthy
11:00-11:45 Bag Lunches Outside in Picnic Area
12:00-3:00 Students Gather in Assigned Areas as follows:
- Preschoolers: Meet at orange cones.
2:00-2:45 Layered Cake Archaeology
- K-3rd Grades: Meet at tables.
2:00-2:45 Eat Cake!
- 4th-6th Grade: Meet at Dig Site
2:30-2:45 Wrap-up Findings and Eat Cake!
3:00 Bon Voyage! See at the co-op next week!
If you have further questions, feel free to email or call.
Most Sincerely,
Alecia Rolling
Curriculum Committee
Schola Rosa Homeschool Cooperative
*This image was in the public domain.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Virtue: Week Three (Patience)
Patience
Patience: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
Synonym: Calm Antonym: Irritated
“Patience obtains all things.”- from St. Teresa of Avila’s Bookmark Prayer
(see prayer in full below)
“Have
patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do
not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly
set about remedying them- every day begin the task anew.” - St. Francis
de Sales
You and your sibling both need the scissors. Your sibling is using them first. You patiently wait your turn.
You have a question to ask your teacher but she is talking. You raise your hand and patiently wait for her to call on you.
Your meal is sitting in front of you and you really want to start eating. But you can’t eat until your mom sits down and everyone says grace together. You sit patiently and do not eat yet.
St. Teresa's Bookmark Prayer
Let nothing disturb you;
Let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing.
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God.
God alone suffices.
Let nothing disturb you;
Let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing.
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God.
God alone suffices.
Virtue: Week Two (Cheerful Obedience)
Cheerful Obedience
Obedience: Compliance with someone's wishes or orders or acknowledgment of their authority.
Synonym: submissive Antonym: misbehave
“A
Christian faithful to obedience, knows not delays, but prepares his
ears for hearing, and his hands and his feet for labor.” -St. Bernard of
Clairvaux
You just sat down to read your book when your mom asks you to do the dishes. You wish you could just read one chapter and then go do dishes, but you decide to be obedient and do the dishes first.
Your teacher has told you that you can’t go outside to play without permission. But you see your friends go so you assume it must be okay. Just as you’re about to go outside, you decide to be obedient and you find an adult to ask first.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Addendum
Sorry! I meant to include that the projects mentioned were optional! Most could be completed with little supervision. I would ask that the story for English (4 sentences) be completed and return in the binders.THANKS!
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