The rest of W's 7th grade books came: Lightning Lit 7, Saxon Algebra 1/2, and Runkle's Geography. He's really excited to start the new math book. I told him I would like to finish as much of the previous one as we can. We're almost done - maybe we have another month of it. I'm in no hurry - he "gets" math easily with full understanding. I know it has to do with how great Saxon is for him - the way a lesson is explained, the mental math, the practice and review problems, all of it just works beautifully together. His last Saxon test was almost perfect (as were all of them), so I have no worries. W also mentioned he'd like to learn Italian and piano. I've already pulled up a ton of Italian programs for him to choose from. Not sure what he wants yet. Piano lessons are abundant around here. I just have to figure out the nearest and most cost effective place for him to go. CCD will also continue for 7th grade (Confirmation prep). All of this is in addition to basketball and scouts. He's looking forward to having more activities this year. Since I'm not working anymore, the world has opened up for him.
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| W's 7th grade books |
W's IHIP this year has all the changes that come with going from 6th to 7th grades. Arithmetic changes to Mathematics and "practical arts" is added. Everything else is pretty much the same, even if worded a bit differently. I still use the same format as that in my sidebar. Hey, if it takes 5 minutes and it works, why change anything. I will be keeping a better record of his academics for myself as well. I want to get in the habit of good record-keeping and creating a transcript. He doesn't need a transcript until high school, but I want to start practicing so I'm ready. Oh, and for all you NYC'ers don't forget to mail in your Metrocard form.
We got J's proofs for her senior pictures and she looks absolutely gorgeous. Some shots have her in a cap and gown holding a "diploma". Seeing her ready to graduate high school is such an emotional time for me. I still see her as the sad little 8-year-old who was more than ready to homeschool in 3rd grade. Now she's 17 and will soon be making her mark in the dance world. She spent a lot of the summer taking dance workshops and master classes. Some were a week long, some a few days, and some just one day. She's getting so much training from different choreographers and she's making a lot of connections. And senior year at LaGuardia High School is going to be amazing. She has a whole semester on career management and another semester called Repertory where the seniors work with "eminent guest artists". She'll be in several performances throughout the year, as well.
K is doing wonderfully at her job and is ready for a new internship in Manhattan. She had a great summer - lots of beach, parties, clubs, travel, and she attended a huge event called Electric Zoo (E-Zoo). It's an Electric Music Festival held annually on Randall's Island. She's sad that summer is over, but she's ready for autumn.
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