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What will the adventure look like?

The 5th grade summer reading book, Twenty-one Balloons, was purposely chosen to help set the stage for the fifth grade year together. They embarked on an adventure; what will that adventure look like? As they discussed the book, students used the following adjectives to describe Professor Sherman: adventurous, determined, creative, intelligent, diligent, persistent, courageous, and resilient. Can you imagine what their classes will look like as they purposefully set goals that reflect these character traits?    

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September 6, 2017
Academics / Christian Classical Education

Arma Dei Hosts Classical Educators Seminar

Arma Dei Academy hosted a classical educators seminar on Friday, August 11, to connect and collaborate with other classical Christian educators in Colorado. The workshops led by our staff were: The Classical Classroom Tertullian: What hath Jerusalem to do with Athens Winning at School-Wide Communications Transitioning Students into the Logic Level Developing Confident and Fluent Readers Martin Luther: Pioneer in Classical Christian Education Ideas and Games to Motivate Math Students Classical Christian Foundations Attendees learned from the voices of the past and joined others for a time of fellowship and networking.

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August 16, 2017
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5th Grade History

In the 5th grade, students study European explorers and early America through the Civil War. Students culminated their historical studies with research papers that focused on individual student’s interests. Research and writing skills were honed as they learned to take notes and organize information categorically. To top it off, students created amazing trifold boards that summarized their findings and oral presentations were given to educate and celebrate what was learned.

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May 18, 2017
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Fight Against Cancer

As students complete their study of life science, seventh graders were privileged to learn about innovative technology in the fight against cancer. Aaron Ross, son of Arma Dei music teacher Mrs. Leah Ross, is a Clinical Researcher in the Oncology Department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He shared with the students how they might pursue a career in medicine. Special thanks to Aaron for taking time to teach our seventh graders.

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May 15, 2017
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Speech Meet

Arma Dei Academy and Augustine Classical Academy joined together for the first Speech Meet in each school's history. Grades 1-7 competed in the memorization and presentation of poetry, Bible, and various other readings. Grade 8 engaged in a lively debate. First Place Winners Click here to view videos 1st Grade Marshall Foley The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 2nd Grade Austin Butler Egypt and Menes by David Manly 4th Grade Nathan Edwards How Did You Die? by Edmund Vance Cooke 5th Grade Jordyn Pranno Drop A Pebble in the Water by James W. Foley 7th Grade Preston…

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March 15, 2017
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The fourth grade presents the periodic table

The fourth grade presented the periodic table in song at Chapel last week, along with a special "volcano" science experiment. The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configurations, and recurring chemical properties. This ordering shows periodic trends, such as elements with similar behavior in the same column. It also shows four rectangular blocks with some approximately similar chemical properties. In general, within one row (period) the elements are metals on the left, and non-metals on the right.  

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February 28, 2017