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Thursday, September 17, 2015

LETRS Welcomes 2015-16

We welcomed in the new school year for LETRS with our opening Kick-Off Taco Bar Social last Saturday at Chiawana Park in Pasco.  We had a great turnout and enjoyed getting reacquainted as well as meeting some of our new families that joined us this year.  We are now 27 families strong!  Here's to a great new year!






Monday, June 8, 2015

LEMI Philosophy Training in Tacoma

We are so proud of our parents and mentors that are setting the example for all of us to stretch and learn!  We had several attend Leadership Education Mentoring Institutes's scholar class training and a group go up just for the philosophy training on Wednesday morning.  Here is what some had to say:

Ms. Fluckiger--I just want to say WOW! I feel so edified. The LEMI Philosophy Training was so powerful for me.  It really put the rest of the pieces together in my vision for my child's education and answered a lot of questions I had. This training gave me a more indepth WHY for Scholar Stage and the HOW!  In order to get a complete vision of LETRS and what its main goals are this training is a must!  Make it a priority to go.  It would also be a great thing for spouses to help them see the deeper purpose LETRS. 

Ms. Tippets--This introduction conference was amazing. It lasted over three hours,  but I couldn't believe the time was up when it was over.  The whole meeting was so enlightening.  It gave me a better understanding of the whole picture of what we're trying to do.  I'm excited to continue learning and applying the great principles I'm being taught.  I have a ways to go,  but as taught yesterday,   I may not know everything,  but God does. He knows my children better than I do,  He knows their needs and He can fulfill them.
  
Ms. Larsen-- The LEMI Philosophy Training gave me a greater perspective and purpose in what I am trying to accomplish in my home with Leadership Education as well as what we are aiming to accomplish in LETRS.  I came away feeling so enlightened and encouraged in our efforts.  I was so glad to go up with others from our group and kept thinking of all the people I wish were there with us.  It is one I would highly recommend.  The travel and time were totally worth it.



Ms. Haws--While at the training, I was very inspired to continue my own liberal arts education. I need to take my own scholar phase into the next level, and now I know how! I am grateful for the inspiration I received and look forward to future training!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Constitution Bowl

Our Key of Liberty Class recently traveled to Olympia to compete in the Constitution Bowl with other Commonwealth Groups from Washington and Oregon.  After giving their best, LETRS came in 2nd.  Great effort to everyone!


The next morning, they toured the Washington Statehouse in Olympia.  Here is FILA (another Commonwealth) and LETRS standing on the Capitol steps at the beginning of the tour.


Mock Trial in the Temple of Justice.  They argued and decided a real case that the Washington State Supreme Court had decided. 


The justices deciding on the case.



Wrapping it up!


Thursday, May 14, 2015

Key of Liberty Recognition

These students were specially recognized today as they completed EVERY assignment given for both semesters of Key of Liberty, while ALSO memorizing the Declaration of Independence.  That is no easy feat.  Way to go guys!  Good Luck to all of the Key of Liberty students in the upcoming Constitution Bowl.  Bring LETRS home that trophy!  You make us so proud.


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Devotionals

A typical scene during the Family Devotional while giving the pledge of allegiance.  Isn't it wonderful to see even the little ones participating?!


Final Day in BYOG with a May Pole Celebration

After a review of all the important figures and events these students had covered for the semester, Ms. Jacobson taught them all how to do a proper May Pole Dance to celebrate.  With some careful coaching, it worked!  Thank you, Ms. Jacobson for all you did to help organize the BYOG this semester.  It was loads of fun!


More from BYOG!

Thank you, Ms. Jacobson for sharing these pictures!  Here is one of our time presentations from one of our students on William Shakespeare.


The following picture is from our Brown Bag Engineering course where students each class used basic household materials to construct machines that accomplished certain missions.