November 5, 2026 🌙❄️ Master Class: Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George Get ready to journey into a world of enchanted castles, talking animals, trolls, impossible bargains, and a mysterious white bear! Join us for wassail and cinnamon rolls as we have a cozy discussion!! Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow […]
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Fall is flying by—and it’s time for our next Story Seekers adventure! Great writers don’t just notice things. They notice people. They listen to their stories, ask questions, and pay attention to experiences that are different from their own. This month, your job is to find someone with a story to tell—and LISTEN. 👂✨ 🧭 […]
A Little Fall Poetry + Your October Habits No official class this week! But if you’re feeling a little bored—or you’d like to earn a few extra Van Coins—here’s a mini adventure you can do at home. 🍂 OPTIONAL Writing Mission: Capture Fall in a Poem October is FULL of things worth writing about: crunchy […]
Class #1 — October 1 Fall is here—and before the weather sends us all back inside, it’s time for our first Story Seekers adventure! Great writers notice things. This week, your job is to get outside, explore, and pay attention. 🎨 Decorate Your NEW Story Seekers Binder! Your Story Seekers binder is where you’ll keep […]
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Reach for the Stars – Final Week Exploration & Looking Forward Over the past several months, you have learned about the Sun, Moon, Solar System, Stars, and even how things work together here on Earth. Now it’s time for our final question: What will YOU explore next? This week is all about exploration—looking back at […]
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March 12, 2026 NOTE: start reading Charlotte’s Web (Sister Marcie will give you a High-Five!!) Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars! Reach for the Stars – Week 5 Earth Systems & Synergy Over the past few weeks we’ve studied the Sun, Moon, Solar System, and Stars. Now we’re bringing everything closer to home and […]
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February 19, 2026 NOTE: start reading A Cricket in Times Square Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars! Just a reminder each week you will have THREE parts in your homework to complete. Reach for the Stars – Week 4: Stars & Constellations This week we’re learning about stars — what they are, how they […]
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Rookies REACH FOR THE STARS – Class Three January 16, 2025 NOTE: start reading THE CHOCOLATE TOUCH (128 pgs. – 1h 17m on Audible) Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars! *Just a reminder each week you will have THREE parts in your homework to complete.* Reach for the Stars – Week 3: The Solar […]
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Rookies REACH FOR THE STARS – Class Two November 6, 2025 NOTE: start reading THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE by George Selden (160 pgs. – 3h18m on Audible) Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars! *Just a reminder each week you will have THREE parts in your homework to complete.* (the Words to Know section […]
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Rookies REACH FOR THE STARS – Class One OCTOBER 2, 2025 NOTE: start reading Homer Price by Robert McCloskey (160 pgs. – no Audible) Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars! Are you ready for an amazing year full of wonder and growth?? In this class, we’ll explore the wonders of space and practice powerful […]