Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, It was great getting to see the students think through how they would promote the things we learned about this year. They picked the topics and the way they wanted to make their commercials. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Wow! We've made it to the end. It seems like just yesterday that I was getting to meet most of you for the first time at meet the teacher. Now, ten months later, it is time to bid farewell. It is hard to believe. Your children have become very dear to my heart. I will look forward to seeing them next year as they prosper and grow in fourth grade. I'm sure they will make me proud. This week, with all of the half days and other activities, like the celebration, we have a lot less learning happening, but they are still school days. As just noted, we are having our celebration this week. The class moms are taking care of providing the food and activities for Thursday, but they are asking that you send $4 in with your child to offset the cost. The celebration is from 10:25-11:55 a.m. on Thursday. We need five people to volunteer to help serve and lead the celebration, but everyone is welcome to come. If you aren't fingerprinted, you also are welcome, but ...

Greetings Families, I just wanted to reach out and let you know that the lead office for Great Hearts sent out the annual family satisfaction survey sometime last week. I strongly encourage you to fill out this survey. Here at Archway Arete, we aim to focus on our community, of which parents are a very big part. We would like as much feedback as possible as we continue to refine our best practices as educators. I understand that some of these emails went to junk mail folders, so please take a peek at your email if time permits. The sender was Robert Jackson and Family Satisfaction Survey is in the title; it doesn’t take too long to complete! Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Dear Parents, I have attached a list of teachers that are available for tutoring in all subject areas, this summer. Please, contact these teachers directly if you are interested in getting a tutor for your child. Sincerely, Toyin Atolagbe | Dean of Academics Archway Classical Academy | Arete | 4525 E. Baseline Rd. | Gilbert, AZ 85234 P: (347) 207-4854 | E: oatolagbe@archwayarete.org | W: www.archwayarete.org ARCHWAY  ARETE SUMMER  TUTORING SCHEDULE TEACHER DATES AVAILABLE DAYS/TIME GRADES COURSES CONTACT INFO Ms. Prestipino July 5- July 29 M-F 9-4 3rd-5th Singapore  lprestipino@archwayarete.org Grammar Reading ...

Greetings Families, A week or so ago we sent home a form for you to purchase school supplies for next year. The deadline for that order form is May 27th. The reason for this is that we have transitioned to a new company that offers better pricing and they have an earlier deadline that the previous company. If your child failed to give you the form, you can find the form here:  http://www.shopttkits.com/category/search/58595/2?filter=&search=58595&type=q&keywordoption=undefined&cid=2&fltrdesc . Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, I would like to inform you that today will be the last day of math tutoring. For the families whose children have participated, thank you for your willingness to allow them to stay late. At the start of fourth grade, the fourth grade team will evaluate tutoring needs and address the families whom it will concern. Thank you for your support. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, I hope you are well and that you are enjoying your weekend. This morning, my family went to Riverview Park in Mesa to play in the splash pad. If you haven't been, it is some great cheap fun. They also have some fun rope climbing features that are pretty awesome, though the tallest one frightens me with some younger ones. Also, on Wednesday, we will having a Mayflower activity. We will map out the size of the lower deck of the Mayflower, which is were 102 Pilgrims had to stay during their journey across the sea. You can discuss this with your child if you like. He or she should be able to tell you that this part of the ship had low ceilings because it was meant for cargo, not people. It was also dark and damp. With students are teachers, we will have a little over 90 people in the box and the students will get an idea of what they had to experience. After that, we will allow them to go searching for gold. The gold will be gold chocolate coins . If you can, it...

Greetings Families, After receiving some emails, it appears that the homework I assigned over the past to nights has been a little difficult for most students. I apologize for this oversight. If your child did not finish the assignment and demonstrated some effort, I will give him or her full credit. Thank you for your patience with me. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Poem recitations will be taking place this week. Please ensure that your child is studying adequately for their recitation each night. The last day for them to recite their poem will be on Friday, May 13. Thank you for your support. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Tonight, we will be sending home a rather large study guide for the final history test of the year. We recommend that students start studying and filling out their study guides tonight. The study guide will be due on Tuesday, May 17. Part of the lesson that day will have parts on the study guide and students will complete those questions only during class. All other parts will need to have been completed prior to its due date. Thank you for your support. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, Each year, I am amazed by the generosity of the families that make up my class. This year, day after day, Mrs. Geyer and I have been gracious gifted by the presence of your child and it is reward enough to see them grow in mind, in deed, and in virtue. Yet, in addition to the great honor you give to us by allowing use to be your child's teachers, in different seasons throughout the year you bless us with additional acts of kindness. This past week has been another example of your benevolence. We are so thankful for your kind gifts of flowers, and candy, and food, and gift cards. Even more so, our hearts are filled with joy as we read the kind letters written by your child, and even some by your own hand. Thank you for your immense charity. Below are the lessons for the week. Assessments at a Glance Friday: Spalding Assessment & Great Hearts Singapore Assessment Lessons General Announcements Wednesday afternoon we will reenact the Punic Wars on...

Greetings Families, I hope you have enjoyed the longer break with your child(ren). Though I miss my students, it has been good to spend more time with family. I'm sure your child was ready for a break after the stress of testing early in the week. This week, students will have a couple of test for which they need to prepare. Please ensure that they are studying adequately for each assessment to ensure that they perform to their capabilities. Here are the lessons and assessments for the week. Assessments at a Glance Tuesday: History Test (Southern Colonies) Wednesday: Science Test Friday: Spelling Test Lessons Language Arts: We are traveling deeper into the world of Narnia, spring is finally coming and Aslan has arrived! In writing we will continue to summarize stories about the ancient Greeks. There will be a review of sentence types in grammar. We will have a shortened Spalding list as there will be a monthly benchmark at the beginning of the week. Our last one...