Week of Sept. 15-19, 2014

We had a great time learning about Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius.  "The Dog of Pompeii" gave us insight on what life was like during 79 AD in Pompeii.  Students learned about the foods, dress, beliefs and medicines used in Pompeii.

We will now learn about "The Great Depression" before reading "Esperanza Rising".  I will take the students back to the 1920s and 1930s so they can fully understand what happened and why Esperanza and her mother had a difficult time when they came to the United States. 

In our Agriculture/Horticulture class students learned the different parts and uses of plants.  They also planted seeds that will be planted in our garden. 

Reminders:
-Progress Reports Sept. 15
-Student Council Class Representative Elections Sept. 17
-Constitution Day Sept. 17
-College T-Shirt Day Sept. 18

-Spirit Shirt Day Sept. 19

-Student Council Officer Elections Sept. 19

--8th Gr. Washington D.C. trip parent confirmation contracts due Sept. 19

-Students will continue with their project for "The Dog of Pompeii" due on Friday, Sept. 19.
-Students don't forget the fundraiser.....continue to sell.

I came across this quote:
"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." ---Malcolm X, 1925-1965
 
Think about what you'd like to do in the future.  Describe how you intend to prepare for it. I would like for our students to leave their comments.