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Where Can I Find My Grade?
There are tests available on my site for most courses, and I am constantly adding more. When you take a test on my site, it will automatically provide you with a grade for your work. Go to this page: https://dwanethomas.com/previous-classes-4/. When you land on...
Help With Henle Latin
For years—no exaggeration—I’ve received emails and comments from people begging for help with Henle Latin. I’ve taught the series for years, guiding my students through First Year Latin, Second Year Latin, and parts of Third Year Latin by Robert Henle. Those...
When Do Classes Begin?
On this site, classes always start after Labor Day (early September). Classes usually end in mid to late May. The current schedule is here: https://dwanethomas.com/schedule/. As always, all subscriptions are FAMILY subscriptions. EVERYONE in the family is welcome...
What Breaks do You take During the School Year?
During the Fall semester, will take one week off for Fall Break, one week off for Thanksgiving and two weeks off for Christmas. During the Spring semester, we will take one week off for Spring Break. I’ve taught the series for years, guiding my students...
As a Student, Can I just watch the Previous Classes?
Yes! All classes are recorded. So, you could skip class and still "attend". You would miss the live interaction between myself and the other students, but honestly, this is a distraction for many students. Many students do better without the live interaction. ...
Tip of the Week #333: Henle Latin is Back
After several years, I'm bringing Henle Latin back to the site! This Fall, we will work our way through First Year Latin by Robert Henle. Starting in September, we’ll meet Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 AM Central Time Zone. If you can't make it to...
LEGO Tip of the Week: Take Vulcan on Vacation
We meet so many of you driving through Birmingham on your way home from the beach. Here’s something fun for your next trip: Did you know Vulcan is the official symbol of Birmingham? He’s the Roman god of the forge—and the world’s largest cast iron statue! At Bricks...
LEGO Tip of the Week: 🛠️ Miss a LEGO Tip? Catch Up Here
I’ve been collecting all the LEGO Tips of the Week in one place! Since our official website (https://bricksandminifigs.com/vestaviahills-al/) doesn’t allow a blog, I’m keeping a growing archive of tips here instead: 👉 https://dwanethomas.com/lego/ Whether you're a...
Tip of the Week #332: What the French Revolution Taught me About Politics
What the French Revolution Taught Me About Politics In French class, we just finished reading about the French Revolution and the rise and fall of Napoleon. It struck me, while reading these stories, that people spent much of their time grasping for power—only to end...
Tip of the Week # 331: Want to Level Up in a Language? Try Comic Books!
📘 Want to Level Up in a Language? Try Comic Books! I loved reading comic books as a kid. Then I grew up and stopped reading comics. Now I’m reading them again—this time in French, Spanish, and German. Comic books are a great way to enjoy language learning. You get...
LEGO Tip of the Week #15: Easy Way to Clean Your Bricks
Over time, LEGO bricks can get dusty, sticky, or grimy—especially if little hands or pets are involved. Here’s a simple way to clean them without damaging your collection: The Soak & Swish Method 1. Fill a large bowl or tub with warm water and a few drops of mild...
Possessions are problematic
I have been reading (again) Early Retirement Extreme: A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence. This is the most hardcore guide to frugality I’ve ever read — like a Special Forces field manual for cutting expenses. In the section “A Renaissance...
How do I add sub-accounts for each of my children?
Have multiple children? To give each their own account and track progress separately, just follow these steps: After signing in to your account, click on the Members menu and go to Account Info. Next, click on the subscriptions link. On the subscriptions page, you...
How Do I Update my Credit Card Information?
Go to the Members menu and choose Account Info. After that, click on the Subscriptions link on the resulting page, and you'll see a screen like this...Click the Update link circled in yellow above, and you'll end up a screen like the one below where you can input new...
Tip of the Week # 330: The One Tip That’ll Save You Time with Furniture
🛠 Tip of the Week: Hide It Where You’ll Need It Here’s a tip I wish I’d started using years ago: When you assemble furniture, tape the spare parts and instructions to the underside. Instead of tossing the bag of screws in a junk drawer or losing the instructions in a...
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