It finally came! Our home school started with a bang this year. Our year long adventure curriculum, "Heroes: a Rendevous with Destiny" is being spear-headed by the un-stoppable Jeanne Bradley, with contributions from some of the greatest home school moms I know. (If one sifts through the entire curriculum, one may even be able to find a few keypoints written by yours truly.) We now have a total of 11 families who will all be doing the same adventure in their own homes and participating together in fieldtrips and enrichment activities. I am unbelievably lucky to be part of this!!
All of the kids are thrilled--even the ultra-discerning India.
India (in blueish flip-flops and band on arm) waiting to receive Journals and Handbooks with part of her group.
Siena and pal, Emma
Yep, that is me in an authentic vintage Navy Uniform.
All of the kids were sent letters drafting them into the military dated "Sep 5th, 1941". A week later they "reported" to the "induction sight" to be signed in. They received their Journals of Discovery, Official Uniforms (tee-shirts for fieldtrips), ration boxes, official ID Card and more. My family is part of the "Navy" this year because of Grandpa Culotta's envolvement in World War II. Of course, we are hoping to learn a lot about our modern Army from Uncle Andrew Church, who is in process of finishing his officer's training in the National Guard.
The program included a visit and lecture from a World War II Veteran, and a presentation of the Year's Theme Song (and dance!!!!) by some un-abashed moms.
All of the students with our WWII vet, Brother Maxwell.
(That is Jaden's face is tucked behind the girl with the bright pink sleeves, Brennan to the left of her. India and Siena to his side in denim shorts and pink shirt hanging from under t-shirt, respectively)
We Mom's will do just about anything to inspire our kids. Even make TOTAL fools in front large crowds. (If you bother to suffer through the painful vocals, there are two little stomp/drills routines that are fun.) This is also evidence of why I was never in drill team, dance, sports. . . well, you get the point. (That is Isabella clapping along in the light green shirt in the right lower corner)
We Mom's will do just about anything to inspire our kids. Even make TOTAL fools in front large crowds. (If you bother to suffer through the painful vocals, there are two little stomp/drills routines that are fun.) This is also evidence of why I was never in drill team, dance, sports. . . well, you get the point. (That is Isabella clapping along in the light green shirt in the right lower corner)
(That is Jaden's face is tucked behind the girl with the bright pink sleeves, Brennan to the left of her. India and Siena to his side in denim shorts and pink shirt hanging from under t-shirt, respectively)
Gotta love that face. He even sing alongs with the Theme Song!
