Week 10

Happy spring break!  Enjoy your week off.  :)

DEVO 

We discussed chapter 9 of Do Hard Things - about going against cultural norms and standing "at the right time, for the right thing, and for the right reasons.”

LATIN

LOVED seeing so many of you at our Toga Party last week!  It blessed and honored Mr. Seitz, too - I'll send around the video of your skit, too - great job!

This week we finish LESSON 25 and head into LESSON 26 on the Perfect & Pluperfect Subjunctive Active.  I gave everyone Verb Chart 6 for this - our last chart!!!  And this one should be VERY easy to memorize!

SCIENCE   

We completed the Defeating Darwinism assessment in class.  Parents, your student should have given you theirs.  Students were allowed to use their summaries (but not the book).  If you did well on the assessment, that should indicate that you read and absorbed the material well and thoughtfully created valuable summaries - nice work!  If you felt you could have done better, use this as an opportunity to evaluate what you did - could your summaries have been more helpful?  If so, what will you do differently next time?  Is there a different format that works better for you?  Maybe you fell behind in your reading - how can you better plan next time to avoid this?

We also scanned Discovering Atomos together.  Our final 5 weeks of research will focus on learning the grammar of chemistry and gaining a basic understanding of chemical processes.  I promise this is EASY (compared to chemistry in Challenge 3 😬😂).  But seriously, I think it is fun - it definitely should feel like a lighter strand.

Each week you will have a short lesson or two to read and a few exercises to complete.  You’ll also make flashcards for first 18-20 elements and memorize them.  This week, complete lessons 1 & 2.

LOGIC

We worked through some problem exercises in lessons 18 and 19 - most people seem to have a good handle on these.  Now we move on to lessons 22-24 (reminder: lessons 20 and 21 are optional - we won't be doing them in class).  Read all 3 lessons this week and begin working on the exercises.

MATH

Thank you to our students who shared math problems this week!  Everyone please be prepared with a problem for our next class.  We also had fun working through a brain teaser - here it is if you want to challenge any of your family/friends….

SHORT STORIES
What a week of crazy stories!  A Man and the Snake, The Cop and the Anthem, and The Necklace all had plot twists and surprise endings - will your story?  Several students also found some great Bible verses!  Many students did not bring a verse, though.  Please make sure to find something for our next stories!

You now have two weeks to finish writing your short story - next time we meet, you need to bring a typed copy of your complete story to give me.  Here are the parameters - I'm changing a couple of things from what we discussed in class, so take note - I'll also email you a checklist and summary:

• 6-10 pages (this is a strict limit, but you do not have to include your title page/illustration or the author's biography in this limit if you don't want to)
• 12-point font - you may use any legible, easily readable font
• Line spacing can be single or double (or anything in between)
• Normal margins - 1" all around (for binding)
• In addition to the story, you need a title page that includes the author's name and story title, plus any illustration or photo
• You also need an author's biography with a description and photo - I'll send you some samples
• Text needs to be black, but your photo, illustration, and anything on your title page can be in color

If you're interested, you can also submit for consideration a cover for our anthology - this could be artwork you create (drawing, painting, photography) or anything else!  To be considered, these need to be submitted by class on April 8.

MOCK TRIAL

Nice work on closing arguments - we got to hear one from each student, discuss some good themes and proofs, and strategize about how to best collaborate as a class.

Thank you to the students who volunteered to get Google docs going:

• a list of all themes
• a list of all proofs and then the subproofs to go with them

Please be sure to add your information to the documents when you receive them!

This week you will be writing opening statements for the prosecution and defense.  Read Section 2 on opening statements (p. 19-21).  Remember, openings are a ROAD MAP for the jury.  They know NOTHING about this case, so you need to walk them through your story.  Generally, this will be done chronologically.  A basic out could look like this:

Intro:  "Your Honor. Members of the jury. May it please the court..."

Silver bullet (sort of like an exordium):  "This is a case about _______."  (Short theme/description....)

Narratio:  Briefly explain the "story" so the jury has their bearings.

Preview:  Go through either the main points of the witnesses or organize it around 3 proofs.  You can't "argue" in the opening - so use language like "the first witness will tell you...our second witness will describe....Then defense will call X, but she will show...etc."

Conclusion: wrap up your theme/story. And tell the jury what you want them to do: "At the end of this trial, we will ask you to return a verdict of (not) guilty on the charge of murder...."

Once you finish writing your two opening statements (again - 5 minutes each!), turn back to working on the examinations you are assigned (witnesses should be working with the attorney to draft these).

At our next Monday class, you will present your openings - you can read them. No need to work on memorizing them at this point. Bring a typed copy of each opening to turn in to me.  

POSTREMO

• Don't forget to bring to class: math problem; typed, printed copies of both opening statements; typed, printed copy of your complete short story (following the parameters set forth above); relevant Bible verse(s) for our assigned short stories; and your Discovering Atomos book with exercises completed from lessons 1 & 2.

• No class next week!  Enjoy spring break!

Blessings on you, your studies, and your time off!  

~ Mrs. D

Week 9

This week I am PROUD of you!  For a job well done on the NLE; for GREAT brainstorming and strategizing in mock trial; and for tackling your work (and your "small thing") with diligence and perseverance this week!

DEVO 

We discussed chapter 8 of Do Hard Things - about the "small things" that are hard!

LATIN

Students took the National Latin Exam or played some fun review games.  

This week we're in LESSON 25: direct questions are addressed to a person and generally are in the indicative mood.  Direct questions can be introduced by:

Interrogative ADVERBS (p. 267)
Where were you?  Ubi fuistī?
Why did he come?  Cūr vēnit?

Interrogative PARTICLES  (rule 503)
-ne  Vīdistīne Rōmam?  Have you seen Rome?


+ nōnne (yes expected) & num (no expected)

Nōnne Deus best bonus?  God is good, isn’t He?
Num Caesar victus est?  Caesar wasn’t conquered, was he?

Interrogative PRONOUNS 
Who, whom, what, whose = pronouns (here they don’t modify a noun, but take its place)
Quis & quid (who / what) = decline per rule 140

Interrogative ADJECTIVES
Pronouns can be used as an adjective:
Which men did you see?  Quōs virōs vīdisti?
Decline interrogative adjectives exactly like relative pronouns! (rules 139; 141)

I hope to see you tomorrow night at our Toga Party to celebrate the Ides of March and finishing the NLE!

SCIENCE   

We discussed our final chapter of Defeating Darwinism!  Students also took turns explaining the 3-5 main points from one of the chapters.  Hopefully you took very good notes in your journals!  We also played a trivia game - I am impressed with how much you all learned from this book!

Our Defeating Darwinism assessment is on Monday (3/18).  Please bring your completed summaries with you to class.  This week you will also survey/skim through Discovering Atomos - this is a pdf available through CC.  Be sure to bring your printed copy with you to class!

LOGIC

We worked through some sample exercises from lessons 18 and 19.  Reread these lessons this week if you are still uncertain about anything, and finish up all exercises for 17b-19.  Next week, we skip lessons 20 & 21....Stay tuned!

MATH

Be prepared with a problem to lead on Monday!  

SHORT STORIES

Students shared more from their plot outlines - this time focusing on OBJECTIVE, OBSTACLE, and OUTCOME.  You have one more week to develop your plot - this time thinking about plot twists and surprise endings.

We also discussed A White Heron.  A few of our classmates found some really interesting and varied Bible verses that apply to this story.  Please make sure you all bring a verse next week!

This week you have THREE stories to read (don't worry; they're fairly short!) and at least one applicable Bible verse.  You need to DEFINE the ending of your own short story and be prepared to share that with the class.  Will there be a plot twist or surprise ending?  Don't just tell us that Shrek and his son are reconciled, or the boy forgives his bullies, or the girl learns to value people outside of her societal class - these are all great OBJECTIVES, but on Monday we want to hear DETAILS about how the objective was realized.  

And remember....you only have two and half weeks left to write your story - the complete, typed draft is due week 11 (April 1)!

MOCK TRIAL

We had a great conversation in class about closing arguments, themes, and examinations.  I gave each attorney all of their classmates' work for their assigned examination.  And then on Tuesday - WOW!  Great job in working through all the statutes, case law, witnesses, and exhibits to really develop a strong structure for what you need to prove.  This should help you tremendously this week as you draft TWO closing arguments.  Remember your basic outline:

Intro: Your Honor. Members of the jury. May it please the court...

Silver bullet (sort of like an exordium): This is a case about _______. (Short theme/description....)

Enumeration: 3 basic reasons why defendant is guilty/not guilty. (Here you are “sorting” the evidence like you do your ANI chart - into 3 broad categories)

Proofs: then go through each category and argue the evidence that supports it (this can be testimony, documents/exhibits, statutes or case law....)

Refutation:  address any incriminating evidence the other side raised. How do you defuse or refute it?

Conclusion: wrap up your theme/story. And tell the jury what you want them to do: return a verdict of (not) guilty on the charge of murder....

Once you finish writing your two closing arguments (remember - 5 minutes each!), turn back to working on the examinations you are assigned (witnesses should be working with the attorney to draft these - it sounds like you all set up some google docs so you can collaborate - great idea!).

On Monday, you will present your closings - you can read them. No need to work on memorizing them at this point. Please bring a typed copy of each closing to turn in to me.  

POSTREMO

• Don't forget to bring to class: math problem; typed, printed copies of both closing arguments; written work on your short story plot/ending; relevant Bible verse(s) for our 3 assigned short stories; all of your chapter summaries for Defeating Darwinism; your Discovering Atomos materials; and your completed logic exercises.

• Friday, 3/15:  Toga Party

• Spring Break starts after class ends on Monday!  No community on March 25!

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D

Week 8

We are halfway through semester two - how did we get here so quickly?!?

DEVO 

We discussed chapter 7 of Do Hard Things - about collaboration.  Looking at several verses (Prov. 13:20, 2 Tim. 2:22, Heb. 10:24-25), we discussed the dual call to surround ourselves with people who encourage our faith while also stepping out into the world to bring Good News to the lost.

LATIN

Students paired up to lead a discussion with the entire class on our recent topics of study:

1.  Relative clauses (p. 246-247)
2.  Adjectives used as nouns (p. 241)
3.  The subjunctive & purpose clauses (including negative) (p. 226-230)
4.  The imperfect subjunctive & tenses (p. 235-238)
5.  The use of AD (p. 253)

The NLE exam is next Monday - and our Toga Party is Friday, March 15 (the Ides of March!).

SCIENCE   

We discussed chapter 7 of Defeating Darwinism on modernism - only one more chapter left!  Next week, we will discuss chapter 8.  Students will also take turns explaining the 3-5 main points from one of the chapters.  They volunteered as follows:

Chapter 1 - EC
Chapter 2 - EM
Chapter 3 - SD / FC
Chapter 4 - AP
Chapter 5 - MP / GP
Chapter 6 - JG
Chapter 7 - TL
Chapter 8 - AW

LOGIC

You survived lessons 14-17a - well done!  I can tell you that many people think lesson 17a is the most difficult one in the entire book.  We reviewed several exercises the students struggled with - be patient and persevere...you can do this! 

This week, we move on to lessons 17b-19.  Be sure to read all the assignments - maybe more than once or twice!  And I recommend you start working on a few exercises from each lesson so that we can go over any problems you're facing on Monday.

MATH

TL, JG, and AP led our math discussions - thank you!  Everyone should be prepared with a problem to lead each week - just because you were called on previously doesn't mean you're off the hook!

SHORT STORIES

Students shared their plot outlines.  You will continue to develop plot this week - start writing and have fun! 

We also discussed The Celestial Railroad.  Students found some great Bible verses, and we shared some wonderful insights into this story and its relationship to Pilgrim's Progress.

MOCK TRIAL

We had our big reveal for students' roles on direct and cross examinations.  Next Monday, I will distribute all of the direct and cross examination drafts I have from students.  Don't forget, we scheduled a mock trial work session during our usual Latin study hall next Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

This week you will create PDI charts for each of the relevant statutes.  You should look at the statutes and case law on pages 81-82 and also review the Charge of Court on pages 104-109.  You do not need to summarize and chart each individual case.  Rather, have a separate PDI chart for such issues/crimes as (1) murder, (2) manslaughter, (3) confessions and the Miranda warning, (4) standards of proof and reasonable doubt, and (5) using prior convictions to discredit a witness's credibility.  You may find more issues to chart in the Charge of Court (students are planning to chat with one another as they find them).  The "P" column should list everything relating to that issue/crime that helps the prosecution; "D" includes what is helpful for the defense.  This could include specific elements you must prove, or simply language that is helpful to a particular side (e.g., as we discussed in class for reasonable doubt - the Charge of Court phrases it in places more helpful to the prosecution, and in other instances the language is more persuasive for the defense).

POSTREMO

• Don't forget to bring to class: math problem, PDI charts for statutes/Charge of Court, written work on your short story plot, a relevant Bible verse for short stories, summary of chapter 8 in Defeating Darwinism, your written out 3-5 main points for your assigned chapter in Defeating Darwinism, and your completed logic exercises.

• Monday, 3/11:  NLE

• Tuesday, 3/12:  Mock Trial at 10 a.m. at the library

• Friday, 3/15:  Toga Party

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D

Week 7

I pray you all have had a healthy and productive week.  The flu hit our home, so this post is late!  But hopefully a quick recap and checklist will be a bit helpful as we enter into week 8 on Monday.  :)

DEVO 

We discussed chapter 6 of Do Hard Things - about raising the bar of our own expectations, going beyond the minimum required, and not becoming complacent in our own excellence (what's "easy" for us).  Do you have any ideas for a "hard thing" the class could do?

LATIN

We played Bazinga and reviewed the imperfect subjunctive active, new vocabulary, etc.  This week we move into relative clauses and adjectives used as nouns.  We have just under two weeks until the NLE on March 11.  And our Toga Party will be Friday, March 15 - watch for an invitation with details soon!  Do you have your toga yet?  ;)

SCIENCE   

We discussed chapter 6 of Defeating Darwinism and worked through everyone's outlines.  Only two weeks left in this book, then we have our assessment in class.  After that, we'll transition to chemistry and Discovering Atomos.  If you are behind on any of your summaries, try to catch up!

LOGIC

This week, we're finishing up all the exercises for lessons 14b-17a.  This is HARD stuff!  Be patient and don't despair!  You can always email or text me with any questions.  Remember: sometimes it's easier to work backwards from the conclusion.

MATH

We discussed several problems, including one lead by Sydney (thank you!).  Come prepared with your math problem to lead each week - we'll roll the dice to see who it is!

SHORT STORIES

Students shared additional descriptions of main characters, got feedback, and discussed The Red-Headed League.  I am excited to hear about all the brainstorming, outlining, and writing you complete this week on your plot.  Please bring your written work to class to share, as well as a relevant Bible verse for The Celestial Railroad.

MOCK TRIAL

Students submitted their direct & cross exams of the defense witnesses.  If you haven't turned in some of yours, please be sure to bring them on Monday!!

This week you will create PDI charts for each possible piece of documentary evidence.  How does it help your case?  Which elements of the crime/defense/etc. does it prove or disprove?  What damaging information does it have that you need to mitigate?

POSTREMO

• Don't forget to bring to class: math problem, all printed direct and cross exams you have not already turned in to me, PDI charts for all mock trial exhibits, written work on your short story plot, a relevant Bible verse for The Celestial Railroad, summary of chapter 7 in Defeating Darwinism, and your completed logic exercises.
• NLE is March 11; Toga Party is March 15.

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D

Week 6

DEVO 

We discussed chapter 5 of Do Hard Things.  Don't forget to be thinking of ideas for a "hard thing" the class could do!

LATIN

We're moving on to lesson 23.  This is the bottom of Verb Chart 5. Remember the easy rule: Add the regular final personal signs (m, s, t, mus, tis, nt) to the present infinitive.  E.g., laudāre + -m, s, t, etc.

SCIENCE   

We discussed chapter 5 of Defeating Darwinism and worked through everyone's outlines.  As you gain more experience in using the outline shells and creating summaries each week, feel free to use whatever method and style work best for you!  The shells I provided are only a guide.

LOGIC

We reviewed some exercises from the prior lessons that students had trouble with, and now we're moving on to lessons 14b-17.  Be sure to read ALL the assigned lessons fully, then begin working on the exercises.  You have two weeks to complete everything.

MATH

We discussed several problems and also played Board Slam Bingo.  Don't forget to practice your multiplication drills and basic math facts on Quizlet.

SHORT STORIES

Students shared their descriptions of main characters and got feedback.  We also discussed The Schoolboy’s Story and The Spot.  This week, you will continue to develop your characters using the topics of invention (i.e., the five common topics):  How do they look?  How do they behave?  Be VERY DETAILED and BRING your written descriptions to class on Monday.

We will also read The Red-Headed League.  Don't forget to find (and bring!) a Bible verse that is relevant to this applies.

MOCK TRIAL

Students submitted their direct & cross exams of the prosecution witnesses.  Don't forget to (1) put your name on all exams, (2) type, print, and bring two copies of each exam to class, (3) number your pages, and (4) have a separate document for each exam.

We went over the prosecution witness exams, and also reviewed the Charge of Court (in the mock trial materials).  The Charge is not read in court for our competition, but it has very good details on many elements, definitions, and strategies you may find helpful.  Be sure to read it carefully!  As we discussed, you might want to highlight it with different colors for each side (e.g., one color for things that are helpful to the prosecution and a different color for the defense).

Keep in mind...

• The ORDER of questions is important in telling YOUR story
• Questions on direct exam cannot be leading; on cross, they should all be leading
• What is the critical information you need from each witness to prove the elements of your case, defense, etc.?  You should have a very clear idea/outline for this!
• What damaging information do you need to mitigate?
• What is the THEME of your case?  Bring ideas to share - you all must be on the same page here.

This week you will draft direct and cross examinations of both defense witnesses.  I also need you to email or text me with your top 3 choices for roles (e.g., particular witnesses you'd like to be; which side for an attorney; and/or which direct or cross exams you would like to conduct as an attorney).  I need this BEFORE Monday!

POSTREMO

• Send me your mock trial role preferences ASAP!

• Don't forget our (optional) short story writer's workshop downtown is next Wednesday, Feb. 27.  If you haven't registered, look for Mrs. Cox's email that was sent a few weeks ago.

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D

Week 5

DEVOTION

We discussed the "five kinds of hard" in chapter 4 of Do Hard Things.  Don't forget to be thinking of possible "hard things" you could accomplish with your classmates this semester!

LATIN

Students teamed up to race in completing Verb Charts 1, 2, and 3 and the first section of Chart 4.

This week, study Mastery Vocabulary Review #2 - there are quizzes for these words on Quizlet.  We also introduced Lesson 22 on the present subjunctive, which is verb chart 5.  Latin uses the subjunctive where English uses helping verbs, like may, might, should, etc.
, but also for other reasons (where English uses the indicative).


Continue to prepare for the NLE.  Complete exams 2007-2008 for Latin study hall next week.

MATH

Thank you, Sydney, for leading our math discussion!  Continue to prepare your own problem each week to lead a discussion with your classmates.

SHORT STORIES

Students shared their written descriptions of setting for their stories and received feedback from others.  We discussed setting "categories" like time, time focus, circumstances, climate, places, scenery/senses, and other people involved in the story.  

We also discussed The Mansion and Araby.  This week, you'll begin working on your characters.  Complete the assignments in the guide and bring your WRITTEN character descriptions (for each main character you have) to class on Monday, as well as your Bible verses for our assigned reading.

SCIENCE

We discussed chapter 4 of Defeating Darwinism.  If you haven't finished all your summaries so far, try to catch up soon!  We're on chapter 5 next class.

LOGIC

We discussed lessons 10-12 and worked through several exercises.  You have one more week to finish the reading and exercises for lessons 10-14a.  Next Tuesday during Latin study hall at the library, I will have a Logic review session for any interested moms.  Let me know if you plan to come.

MOCK TRIAL

Today we continued to practice making appearances of counsel, and we discussed the applicable statutes.  We also went over direct and cross examinations.

Remember, the trial is a battle of stories.  You want to persuade the jury to believe your side's story.  The content and order of questions is important in telling your story coherently and persuasively.  Just like you sort an ANI chart, think about sorting categories of your questions for a particular witness.  Maybe sometimes chronological questions are best; other times, there may be a better way to organize them.

Questions on direct examination cannot be leading (i.e., the question cannot suggest the answer), but on cross they should be leading (and in fact, should only elicit a "yes" or "no" answer).  On direct examination, think about how you can mitigate any damaging information; and on cross, find ways to challenge the witness's credibility.  Always keep in mind the theme of your case, the story you want to tell, and the elements you need to prove!

You want your witness to speak the most and be the focus of the jury's attention, but on cross examination, you (as the attorney) want to speak the most and be the jury's focus.

Reread the statutes to understand exactly what information you need to bring out from each witness.

Reread all of your case materials this week (yes, again!) and prepare direct examinations (with your "prosecutor" hat on) and cross examinations (in your defense attorney role) for Porter, Chaney, and May.  TURN IN ALL SIX EXAMS to me in class on Monday, and remember they must be TYPED!  This will help you greatly once roles are assigned in a few weeks.

POSTREMO

* Parents - please let me know if you plan to stay during the students' Latin study hall next Tuesday (Feb. 12), for us to review logic.

* This Sunday (3:00-7:30) we have our Challenge B movie night for Inherit the Wind and Expelled.  If you're interested in hosting, please let me know.  Otherwise, my house is open!  :)

* Our Mock Trial movie nights will be Sunday, February 24 and March 31, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

* Our (optional) short story writer's workshop downtown is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27.  You need to register at the link emailed this week - we are still waiting for the password but will send that out soon.

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D

Week 4

DEVOTION

Students led our discussion of chapter 3 by using the 5 Common Topics.  

LATIN

By next Monday, you should be able to COMPLETELY fill in Verb Charts 1, 2, and 3 as well as the first section of Chart 4 (which I distributed in class).

With our snow delay, Latin and math were a bit abbreviated, but we had an epic battle reviewing Latin vocabulary with Pictionary!

Keep preparing for the NLE.  Complete exams 2001-2004 for Latin study hall tomorrow, and 2005 & 2006 later this week for our next study hall.

MATH

We spent our lunch hour playing Board Slam and Knockout.  We have a competitive group, and it was fun!  We will resume sharing problems next week, so make sure you prepare a discussion to lead on Monday.

SHORT STORIES

Today each student shared what they wrote to complete the statement "My story is about...."  The purpose was to articulate their STORY FOCUS.  A few students didn't write out their assignment (or they forgot to bring it to class)...we have a very difficult time getting through everyone's ideas if students aren't prepared, so please make sure you bring your work written down in advance to class if you want to share. 

This week, you will work on the SETTING of your story.  We discussed what this includes - e.g., where and when the story takes place, the five senses (sights, smells, sounds, etc.), and what feelings the author is trying to evoke (fear, joy, excitement, hopelessness, etc.).  Part of your assignment this week is to brainstorm the setting of your story, using the 5 Common Topics to help you describe it.  Write out a description of your story's setting and bring it to class!  Make sure you read your guide for the complete assignment!

We also discussed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, again using the 5 Common Topics, and shared the Bible verses students found.  One question we considered was whether age has more to do with physical attributes or mindset?

SCIENCE

Students shared their summaries of chapter 3 of Defeating Darwinism and added to their own outlines as needed.  We also reviewed the 3-5 main points from each of the chapters so far, and I encouraged students to keep a running list of these.

This coming week, scan/touch/read chapter 4 and outline all major points.  Bring your outline to class and be prepared to discuss it.

LOGIC

We reviewed some problem exercises in lesson 8 together.  Overall, I think most students have a good handle on the material from the past 2 weeks.  We also played a Jeopardy review game of this material.

This week you are moving on to 10-14a.  Make sure you complete all the reading early in the week (and study the vocabulary - new and old!).  Then begin rereading each chapter and working through the exercises.  Hopefully you can do that at least for lessons 10 and 11 - then next week you will finish up through lesson 14a.

MOCK TRIAL

We added Barbara Barrett's information to the master timeline today - be are to be keeping up with your own timeline.  We also practiced making a PDI chart (similar to an ANI chart - "P" is information helpful to the prosecution, "D" for the defense, and "I" helpful).  This week you will TYPE a PDI chart for EACH witness and turn in a copy of your charts to me on Monday.

Then we reviewed sections 1-7 in the case materials.  This week, reread sections 8-9.

POSTREMO

* Parents - please let me know if you plan to stay during the students' Latin study hall on Tuesday, February 12, for us to review logic.

* The votes are in - our dinner & movie night for Inherit the Wind will be Sunday, February 10, from 3:00-7:30 p.m.  Also plan on Mock Trial movie nights on Sunday, February 24 and March 31, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

* It looks like the date of our (optional) writer's workshop downtown will be changing (because they are now not available on our requested date of Feb. 6).  We'll hopefully have more details soon, but we're looking at Wednesday, Feb. 27 or March 6.  Stay tuned!

Blessings on you and your studies this week!

~ Mrs. D