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Jun. 13, 2006
A most unusual letter

Posted in Educational philosophy and curriculum

I have not mentioned that last week a rolled-up piece of parchment appeared in our backyard, apparently delivered by Owl Post. It has had some impact on our curriculum for the summer:

Dear Miss Violet,

We are pleased to inform you that we can offer you a place in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Summer Correspondence School. A message from the Sorting Hat will announce your house assignment and will arrive by Owl Post once you return the enclosed registration form.

Parents and students are reminded that Summer Correspondence Students are not permitted to have their own broomsticks or to conduct real magic. Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate expulsion.

We await your owl by no later than June 6th. If you do not have your own owl, please indicate on your registration form where a Hogwarts school owl can obtain your letters.

We very much look forward to receiving you as part of a new generation of Hogwarts’ Heritage.

I look forward to following your progress.

Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress and Professor of Transfiguration

The Charms textbook has arrived, and Violet has been sorted into Ravenclaw, thanks to an online sorting ceremony/quiz.

Major hat tip to Cher Mere of Gray's Academy and the Amazing Homeschool Moms who helped us get connected with Hogwarts Summer Correspondence School!


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Jun. 13, 2006 - fun!

Posted by Anonymous


I was just thinking about this again today. I know Z would love to do it. I am just not prepared to prepare it all right now.

Also I was planning on doing a summer long France study. I am thinking next year to get ready for when the last book comes out.

Let us know how this goes.

You know I did make up my own thing along this vein last year. I would have a "owl" bring a notebook with questions for Z to answer regarding the life of muggles written to her by Arthur Weasley and sometimes by Mrs. Weasley. Every morning she was so excited to see what the owl had brought her.

Have fun with this!


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Jun. 14, 2006 - Charms

Posted by shaunms


So far I'm relying on the ready-made Charms textbook. And Professor Hagrid is giving us a special assignment for the Memphis Zoo. (I have a feeling it will come at the last minute) The Charms text book is a lot of memory work and word roots stuff, and some creative writing.


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