Looking Ahead

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FALL CLASSES: CHECK OUT OUR LIST FOR ALL CLASS NOVELS

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This year, during the fall semester, we will study award winning novels and stories. These stories stand the test of time by offering quality literature that accomplishes much more than simply entertaining the reader. Our class instructors will help students identify all the richness that earned the authors their awards.

During the second semester, we will revisit the early American era, and study novels, stories, and short stories that help readers connect to the struggles, triumphs, and daily life for America’s early citizens. The literary selections are tried and true choices, and they will leave students with lasting memories.

Tk Class
Fall Semester: Various Award Winning Stories read by the instructor each week. Spring Semester: Various Stories about Early American History read by the instructor each week.

Kindergarten Class Fall Semester: Various Award Winning Stories read by the instructor each week. Spring Semester: Various Stories about Early American History read by the instructor each week.

1&2 Grade Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannettt
Spring Semester: The Courage of Sarah Noble and The Bears of Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh

3&4 Grade Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden Spring Semester: Ben and Me by Robert Lawson

5&6 Grade Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Spring Semester: Amos Fortune- Free Man by Elizabeth Yates

7&8 Grade Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare Spring Semester: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham

High School Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Spring Semester: Various Short Stories by American Authors

College Prep Reading and Writing
Fall Semester: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Spring Semester: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT LIES AHEAD

Enjoying Today/Anticipating Tomorrow

At TWJ we have been busy getting ready for . . . the future!

  •  Convention season and meeting many new families

  •  Enrichment classes starting in April - so much fun

  •  Our brand new Writing Foundations Student Workbook!! (Coming in April)

  •  More great handbooks (Early Writer’s Handbook, Blending Literature with Writing

    Handbook, Multi-paragraph Essay Writing Handbook, etc) to support our

    community

  •  The lazy days of summer - making memories

  •  And yes, we are even getting ready for the best start to the new school year this

    fall!

That is just a glimpse of what’s coming, and you don’t want to miss a thing, so I’m glad you’re staying informed by reading our newsletter. In addition, I hope you are following us on Instagram and Facebook too. We want to include everyone.

If you plan to attend one of the following homeschool conventions, be sure to stop by and say “Hi”:

  •  GHC Greenville, SC 3/17-19

  •  TTD Pigeon Forge, TN 5/5-7

  •  Thrive Winston/Salem, NC 5/26-28

  •  HEAV Richmond, VA 6/9-11

Perhaps we’ll see you in person, but if not, we love connecting with you in whatever way works best for you.

Here’s to the future! Kris C.

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES 2022

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In the last several weeks of the school year, students feel the tug of the change of seasons from dismal to pleasant weather. Spring fever hits, and the desire to enjoy the warm sunshine grows. However, we still want to make the most of our final weeks of classes. We designed our 2022 Enrichment Classes to help you finish the year with a flourish!

We offer classes for all ages and stages, most of which meet once weekly for five weeks. While our regular classes focus on formal academic writing and literature, our Enrichment Classes explore other types of writing, which allows students to find an adventure in a new writing pursuit.

Below you will find a list of our Enrichment Classes. If you would like more information on dates, times & cost ( charter funds accepted ) click the button below to head over to our class schedule!

Primary Level Students ( Grades TK-2)

  • Storytime Live

  • Nature Journaling

Elementary Level Students ( Grades 3-6)

  • Nature Journaling

  • Grammer Basics A

  • Creative Writing

  • Accelerated Writing Foundations

Intermediate Level Students ( Grades 7-8)

  • Grammer Basics B

  • Creative Writing

  • Novel Writing Workshop

  • Accelerated Writing Foundations

Advanced Level Students ( 9-12)

  • Grammer Basics B

  • Creative Writing

  • Novel Writing Workshop

  • Accelerated Writing Foundations

We are always available to walk you through any questions you may have regarding TWJ. Please feel free to contact us at the home office to answer any of your questions!











SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES- REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

We selected the Spring Semester theme and novels for each class! Follow this link for all of the details by Learning Level and grade.

Pioneering and Adventure Stories

Primary Grades:
TK/K Class (pre-writers): Mrs. Audra Sterrett Various books and stories

First Writers
(1st & 2nd grade):Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am PST Ms. Gina Jacobs
Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House, No 23) by Mary Pope Osborne

Elementary Grades:

Intro to Writing Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am (3rd & 4th grade): Mrs. Lauren Elmendorf
Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Beginning Writing Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 (5th & 6th grade) Mrs. Sheila Bradley

Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am PST
Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare

OR

Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am PST Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

Intermediate Grades:
Intermediate Writing Tuesdays 12:30-2:30, Wednesdays & Thursdays (7th & 8th grade):

Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 pm PST
Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen  with Mrs. Sheila Bradley
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Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am PST Hattie Big Sky
by Kirby Larson  with Mrs. Meagan Stanley

High School and College Prep grades: 

Advanced Writing: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am PST (9th-12th grade): Ms. Cathy Austefjord
The Pioneers by David McCullough

College Prep Thursdays 9:30-11:30
(Honors 11th & 12th grade): Ms. Cathy Austefjord  The Pioneers
by David McCullough
‘Various Historical Documents’
mentioned in the text

Basic Writing Courses: Some late semester dates/times may vary

Basic Writing Level 1 Feb 3-24, Mar 3-24, or April 5- May 3

Basic Writing Level 2 Mar 3-24, Mar 31- Apr 28, or May 5-26

Basic Writing Level 3 Mar 31-April 28, or May 5-26

Basic Writing Level 4 (High School Academic Essay) Jan 18-Apr 5

Head over to the website to see the days and times for each class!