End of First Quarter Grade 10 Caitlin

The Friday before Thanksgiving was our last day of the first quarter.  Overall I am impressed with the progress Caitlin has made so far.  She passed her big Science test with 70%, which doesn't sound real great, but she had to take notes and study something she has never really had to do before.  I am very pleased with that grade and will just build on better skills.  She has completed 35% of the Algebra 1 A on Aleks, with the goal of being done with it by the end of January so she can move onto Algebra 1B.  We are picking up the number of hours for Math and Language Arts from 3 hours to 5 hours.  All the other classes will stay at 3 hours.  She will begin FLVS in probably February, or March for her Driving Classes, so she can get her permit in May. Our last day before Christmas Break will be December 19th.  We take an extended Christmas break because we need it. 

I will be unable to post for Fitness Friday this week, as we have shopping and wrapping to do.  But, I have started a Plank Challenge on my Health Buddy Melissa blog.  Join in with the kids if you would like to get some easy fitness this month.

Merry Crazy Christmas

We are officially on Christmas break, until January 5th.  Yes, that is a nice long extended break.  But, the public schools are out that long, this year, so I told the kids as long as they do one hour of math with me, each weekday, we would take that much time off too.  So far, so good, except for Christmas Eve and day, we didn't do it those days.

It has been a crazy Christmas season for us.  With 4H, youth band, Caitlin in the pee wee chorus that also did a Christmas play.  Wow, I am ready for a vacation now.  I am still trying to upload the video to Facebook.

Some of you may know that I am a learning painter, love photography, crocheting, and making jewelry.  I am having a BOGO sale, until January 1st.  So, if you got a little money for Christmas, or were lucky enough to get an Etsy gift card, head over to my Etsy store, or my Society6 store.  Society6 is where I upload my photography, and art items, and then they are turned into beautiful gifts.  If you have never checked out Society6, be sure to do so.  They offer gift cards as well.  Also, if you want a certain kind of painting, to go on a cell phone case, or other item, contact me and I will see what I can do for you.

With all that, we have managed to stay on track, and not get behind.  DJ has finished up his FLVS Driving course, and will be ready to take his test for his permit.  He also finished Digital Design part 1, a couple weeks early, and will begin part two when we return to school.  He also finished his first novel, and has three more in mind.  Imagine that three!

I hope all my readers had a wonderful Christmas, too!  I will try to be more active in blogging, in the new year.