"In times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity." - Abraham Lincoln
"It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do." -John Baptiste Moliere
"A weakened sense of responsibility does not weaken the fact of responsibility."
- William J. Bennett
April 30, 2010
Brigham Young Home and Tabernacle Field Trip
Our field trip to the Brigham Young home and the Tabernacle was amazing!! We learned so much about the people who sacrificed so much to establish this community! We heard some moving stories about Brigham Young and the Saints who built the Tabernacle! We also learned how St. George got its name! Ask your children if they remember who the Indians called "The Man Who Came Apart." ;-) A HUGE THANK YOU to the parents who helped with the field trip! We could not have done it without you!!!!
April 13, 2010
Summer School
June is our optional Summer School session. We're going to have a good time with our "I Love America Camp!" This is a great opportunity to have your child/children invite neighbors, church, or other friends to attend Liberty Youth Academy and find out what makes America great! We will learn about great American heroes, the symbols of America, patriotic songs, some geography of our country, and show the parents what we've learned with an "I Love America" program at the end of our session! We will also be having Reading Camp, Math Camp, Art, Science, Chess, and Choir!
Summer School will begin June 14th and run for 4 weeks ending on July 8th with July 5 off. We will meet Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. You may sign up for 1/2 day or full day. Children need to bring a sack lunch, snack and water bottle to school every day. Below is our schedule and fees:
MORNINGS 9:30-11:30
Reading and Math Camps-We will read classical children's literature, do activities related to the literature, and play lots of reading games. For math camp we will review basic math facts, telling time, counting money, fractions etc. and play lots of math games. This session is for students age K-8th who need remediation, or who's parents don't want them to lose what they've learned so far over the summer, or for enrichment. We will also have art once a week in the morning.
Lunch/Recess-11:30-12:00
AFTERNOONS 12:00-2:00
"I Love America" Camp-see above description, Hands on Science Camp-lots of science experiments!, Choir
The cost is $150.00 per 1/2 day session, or $300.00 for full day session. Multiple student discount available and free school shirt with full day enrollment. Fifty dollar registration fee is required to hold your child's spot. Space is limited and we will fill on a first come first serve basis. We are advertising this in 2 commercials, Family and Child magazine and at What Women Want, but you have a couple of weeks before those hit to decide and pay your $50.00 registration fee to hold your child's spot. Talk to Stephanie Dale to enroll or your child's teacher at parent/teacher conferences.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences April 14th & 15th. We are only having 1/2 days on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 11:00 so the kids only need to bring a snack those 2 days.
Quote of the week
I never saw a moor,
I never saw the sea;
Yet know I how the heather looks,
and what a wave must be.
I never spoke with God,
Nor visited in Heaven;
Yet certain am I of the spot,
as if the chart were given.
- Emily Dickenson
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK:
D&C 75:16 "And he who is faithful shall overcome all things, and shall be lifted up at the last day."
VIRTUE OF THE WEEK: Faith
We have spent the year studying great leaders, statesmen, scientists, and other history making people and we've found that they have something in common. They are men and women who have similar values, or "virtues" that we would do well to emulate like, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, compassion, and this week we talked about faith. The leaders in history that we revere the most have had a faith in God, or a higher power that has been their "compass." The children are learning that these virtues are things that are important to a life uncommon, and a life worthy of notice. During literature we read stories that had people who did unbelievably courageous things that involved great faith, like Daniel and the Lion's Den, and then saw the Lord's miraculous hand in their life and the positive effects on others that their faith brought about.
By the way, your children have been memorizing the Articles of Faith, the Scripture of the Week, and we are beginning to work on the quotes of the week too. Almost every child memorized both scripture and Article of Faith this week (except our youngest students of course) and Sister Dale's class memorized the above poem. We are so proud of our little scholars!
April 4, 2010
Now Enrolling for 2010-2011 School Year
We are now taking enrollment forms on a first come first serve basis. If you want your child (children) to attend next year let Stephanie know 435-668-4804
April 2, 2010
Quote of the week
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." Mother Teresa
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK:
D&C 52:40 - "And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple."
VIRTUE OF THE WEEK: Compassion
This week we learned about the missionaries that went to the "isles of the sea" in the early days of the restoration and we also discussed Easter and it's true meaning. For History and Science we learned about the history and physics of flight. The children were intrigued with life and adventures of Ameila Earhart. We made paper airplanesbased on the the things we learned about- thrust, drag, lift, weight, and aerodynamics. We had a contest to see which airplane could fly the furthest and the plane that could do the best "tricks". We also reviewed Synonyms, worked on spelling words, phonics, reading and math. Sister Labrums class worked on the "Top Secret " projects, and they also began a paper on the American Flag and the Seal of the Country. We also learned a new song in choir! It was a really fun week!
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