Throughout February, Foundational Writing students crafted and produced a magazine of their own. They chose the topic and wrote various articles to feature in their magazine. Football, Mythical Creatures, Nature, Horses, Lego, Board Games, and Beanie Boos provide a range
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
Did you know a classic Scottish dish is Haggis? (It is a sheep’s stomach filled with organ meats, porridge, onion and spices). In Sweden, you have to pay to use public restrooms. Also, if you lived in Egypt, you would
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
In Foundational Writing, students crafted ads on a favorite summer title. Which title are you convinced to pick up? Learn more about English classes available at ZLO! Learn more about Mrs. Vanessa Vis
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
The clan in Foundational Writing! We are delving into preliminary writing and literacy skills, learning how to do a group selfie, and getting to know each other! Learn more about English classes available at ZLO! Learn more about Mrs. Vanessa
Classroom Connection: American History
In American History, we learned about Henry Ford and his development of the assembly line. Following the zassembly line concept, students built their autos out of candy, Ford style! Social Studies Classes at ZLO Meet Mrs. Vis
Classroom Connection: Intermediate Writing
In Intermediate Writing, students completed Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Camillo and created a map depicting the book’s setting. Their maps showed the influential locations noted in the book. Quotes from the book told more about each destination and their
Encouragement for Homeschooling Moms
By Vanessa Vis English and History Teacher at ZLO Gratitude and respect. These swelled in my heart after helping my mom sort through homeschooling supplies. Each curriculum set, workbook, documentation represented hours of labor – No, not labor, rather, love!
Intermediate Writing (3rd – 4th Grade)
There is still plenty of room in the Intermediate Writing class with Mrs. Vis! This course is for those in third or fourth grade and covers many types of writing along with literacy. It is the first in the English
Welcome to the Newest Addition
We’ve been waiting all school year and he is finally here! For those of you who don’t know, our Mrs. Vis gave birth to a bouncing baby boy last week. Praise God for his blessings! Congratulations to the Vis family.