This week we experienced one of the most important and exciting aspects of citizenship in a democracy by voting in our mock election. You could feel the excitement building as the entire student body marked ballots and filed up to insert them into the scantron. Our guest speaker, Secretary of State Ralph Mollis, was given a hearty Middletown High School welcome. Our talented chorus sang and our spirit inducing band played to put us all in a pep rally mood. Secretary Mollis spoke about the importance of voting, and complimented students for voting for not only for the leading contenders but considering some of the third party candidates as well. The rally reached its climax with the announcement of the final vote count, with Senator Obama winning! The pep rally was featured on the front page of The Newport Daily News...check out the great picture. I hope you will always remember this experience. Researching the candidates and issues and then deciding who to support based on that knowledge is a key component for a successful government. Your voice must be heard!
Students from Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia put their interest in the election to music and became the featured “people in the news” on ABC news. I would urge you to check out this link and rock to the music!
Everyone seems to be caught up in this history making election, including cartoonists. A front page story in The Providence Journal speaks to one cartoonist who is making a leap of faith and has already submitted his daily cartoon for Wednesday announcing the winner. To learn more about this comic strip click on the link.
Congratulations to all who participated in the Burns Memorial Walk/Run on Sunday. It was a fun event honoring a model teacher and mentor which raised $4,000 for a scholarship for a Middletown grad.
The Leo Club is sponsoring a food drive starting November 3. Bring in a donation and earn extra credit!
World History
This week we read about the Scientific Revolution from “Enjoying Global History.” Good historians consult multiple sources to get a more accurate account of what happened and why. You successfully completed your Scientific Revolution character poster and presented to the class. Our critiques should allow you to improve the next time you are asked to do this type of project. Taking the time to look critically at your work and to reflect will lead to improvements in your products.
Our last assignment for the quarter will be your current event which is due on November 3. You have the rubric so follow it carefully to earn lots of points.
Next week we will update the status of assignment sheet. We will also take the time to reflect on the variety of assignments you have tackled and to assess our strengths and our weaknesses. You will be writing a letter home reviewing your progress and plans for the second quarter.
AP European
This week you presented your power points on Frederick the Great, Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible. It was obvious from your enthusiasm and attention to detail that you enjoyed the project. It was especially informative to see the incorporation of art into the presentations. Our discussions of these leaders acted as a good summary of our chapter on Absolutism in Eastern Europe and prepared you for your test on Wednesday. This test will be the last assessment for the quarter. You have a status of assignment sheet and all of your work has been returned. You could have earned 1095 points this quarter. Congratulations to all!
CWI
This week you did your final current event on Africa and your article came from an African publication. To better understand the events of Africa it is necessary to use publications that are written from a local perspective. Too often we get caught up in reading one version or one point of view, usually from western sources, so please take the time to check out “local” papers for a different perspective.
For many of us, watching “War Dance” will be a lasting memory. This award winning documentary told us a story of war that much of the world was unaware of. The three young people who are the principal subjects of the film have endured horrible atrocities but they also have experienced great joy and victory with their participation in the Uganda Music and Dance Festival.
It was disturbing to watch the movie and then learn from the evening news that Congo, which borders Uganda, is now experiencing a civil war that has forced thousands of people to flee. The news showed hundreds of people with their belongings balanced on their heads walking barefoot out of the country in search of refuge.
When will this stop???
When will the world community stand up to help those in greatest need???
Students from Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia put their interest in the election to music and became the featured “people in the news” on ABC news. I would urge you to check out this link and rock to the music!
Everyone seems to be caught up in this history making election, including cartoonists. A front page story in The Providence Journal speaks to one cartoonist who is making a leap of faith and has already submitted his daily cartoon for Wednesday announcing the winner. To learn more about this comic strip click on the link.
Congratulations to all who participated in the Burns Memorial Walk/Run on Sunday. It was a fun event honoring a model teacher and mentor which raised $4,000 for a scholarship for a Middletown grad.
The Leo Club is sponsoring a food drive starting November 3. Bring in a donation and earn extra credit!
World History
This week we read about the Scientific Revolution from “Enjoying Global History.” Good historians consult multiple sources to get a more accurate account of what happened and why. You successfully completed your Scientific Revolution character poster and presented to the class. Our critiques should allow you to improve the next time you are asked to do this type of project. Taking the time to look critically at your work and to reflect will lead to improvements in your products.
Our last assignment for the quarter will be your current event which is due on November 3. You have the rubric so follow it carefully to earn lots of points.
Next week we will update the status of assignment sheet. We will also take the time to reflect on the variety of assignments you have tackled and to assess our strengths and our weaknesses. You will be writing a letter home reviewing your progress and plans for the second quarter.
AP European
This week you presented your power points on Frederick the Great, Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible. It was obvious from your enthusiasm and attention to detail that you enjoyed the project. It was especially informative to see the incorporation of art into the presentations. Our discussions of these leaders acted as a good summary of our chapter on Absolutism in Eastern Europe and prepared you for your test on Wednesday. This test will be the last assessment for the quarter. You have a status of assignment sheet and all of your work has been returned. You could have earned 1095 points this quarter. Congratulations to all!
CWI
This week you did your final current event on Africa and your article came from an African publication. To better understand the events of Africa it is necessary to use publications that are written from a local perspective. Too often we get caught up in reading one version or one point of view, usually from western sources, so please take the time to check out “local” papers for a different perspective.
For many of us, watching “War Dance” will be a lasting memory. This award winning documentary told us a story of war that much of the world was unaware of. The three young people who are the principal subjects of the film have endured horrible atrocities but they also have experienced great joy and victory with their participation in the Uganda Music and Dance Festival.
It was disturbing to watch the movie and then learn from the evening news that Congo, which borders Uganda, is now experiencing a civil war that has forced thousands of people to flee. The news showed hundreds of people with their belongings balanced on their heads walking barefoot out of the country in search of refuge.
When will this stop???
When will the world community stand up to help those in greatest need???
Your voices were heard...when will their voices be heard???
Next week we will begin a new unit on Southwest Asia.
Next week we will begin a new unit on Southwest Asia.
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