Writer's Institute of Northern Nevada
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WINN is a cooperative school for homeschoolers, pre-school through high school. Writing is the primary focus of WINN. Subjects taught include: writing, science, art, history, kindergarten activities. Classes are held on Thursday mornings at Immaculate Conception Church at the corner of McCarran Boulevard & Pyramid Road in Sparks, Nevada
The writing instruction is modeled after the Institute for Excellence in Writing program by Andrew Pudewa.
A parent of each student must volunteer for each hour their children are enrolled. Volunteer opportunities include teaching, teaching assistants, homework correctors, and cleanup.
For more information, send a message to Director@HomeschoolWINN.org
2009 Calendar:
January 8 - First day of class
January 29 - Last day 1st semester
February 5 - Beginning of 2nd semester
February 12 - WINN celebrates Valentines Day
February 19 - No WINN
April 9 - No WINN
May 28 - Last WINN class
We are so very glad to welcome you to WINN. It is a little overwhelming at first. Everything is new! The most important thing is to read the information in this registration packet carefully! Then give me a call with questions at 851-0180. I am happy to talk with you on the phone if you need additional information or clarification.
Please remember that the life science class is not open to new students until I determine the size of the class.
If you wish to take life science, mark it as your first choice and Rainbow Science as your second choice. On August 16th I will begin assigning new students to life science on a space available basis. Again, call with any questions.
Holly Kruitbosch
For messages about a particular class, click on the class in the menu on the left. Below is a summary of the most recent WINN messages for all classes. To read one, click on the headline.
Writing Beginnings
Hour 2
Homework due February 12, 2009
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Writing Beginnings
Homework Due January 22, 2009
Friday- Begin “writing from pictures” story today. Take your time writing a little each day. Practice reading your story. Work on the first page of Verb Fun. Practice poetry.
Monday- Continue “writing ...
Remember to complete the story chart. We will discuss the The Mark of Zorro in class. Denouement is the disentangling of the intricacies of the plot of a story. Also referred to as the Falling Action. If you have lost ...
Homework for September 25: Write your 3 sentence prediction on how Casablanca will end. Pick one character to discuss during class. Think about how he/she moves the story along. Does his/her actions reflect the story? If you can, dress like ...
Ian Clement
Anthony Sherman
Thomas Sherman...
Class List
Kevin Kruitbosch
Maureen McNeil
Brigit McNeil
Gavin Blakely
Amelia Blakely
Reina Winkleman
Kate Clement
Dane Blondfield
Izy Esau
James Shoen...
Senator John McCain will be in Reno at a free town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 28 at 9am at the Boys and Girls Club (on 9th Street). He has invited homeschoolers and parents. This will be a wonderful opportunity ...
Bendy Bob 16
Bumblebee 16
Legolas 13
Bendy Bob wins by card draw following Nevada tradition of deciding ties. Good job to each of the teams. ...
Good Job on presentations last Thursday. If you did not have a chance to introduce both of your candidates to the class last week, be prepared to do it this week. Please read Political Parties (p. 33) and Primaries (p. ...
Please read the handout on Presidents/VP (page 21). Answer questions 1-6 on p. 22. Brainstorm ideas for tv commercial for the candidate.
Then, for each of the two presidential candidates you have been assigned, create a briefing page for the ...
Sorry to get this up late. Just a reminder, for Thursday bring some biographical information about your two candidates to share with the class. For instance, where is your candidate from; what school did he/she attend; what previous government experience ...
