It's Greek To Me!

Our next social studies unit, beginning in January, will be about the ancient Greeks/Romans. Each student will need a "toga or tunic" to wear each day. Students should try to find a plain colored sheet (preferably white) with some type of belt to tie around the waist. (ribbon, rope, fabric belt, etc.) A student may also make an optional wreath of leaves to wear on his/her head. All costume items should be labeled clearly with the student's name and homebase color.

Students will need their outfit by January 10, 2011. They will receive participation points each day that they dress in their Greek attire. Those students who are unable to find a simple costume should talk with me as soon as possible.

We will be doing a project during the month of January. Each student will need a cereal box. Students DO NOT need to bring the box to school, but they should make sure that they have one to use for the project. Extra cereal boxes are appreciated and can be brought to school for those students who are unable to find one.

Students can look forward to studying mythology, fables, an Olympic competition, debates, astronomy, higher mathematics, the continuing study of sound/music, art, and a competition that will use their knowledge of Greek/Roman architecture. They will also read many plays and possibly earn the honor of being named a Thespian. Students will receive their new Greek name when we return to school in January.


ARETE!!!!!!!


Handwriting Booklets: For those students who are working on their Fantastic Falcon Award, the handwriting booklets are due January 7, 2011. Students do not HAVE to do the booklet; there are other options to choose from. However, this is one of the easier options, and a good time to finish them is during the Christmas vacation. Students will only have from January 3-7, to finish them after the break. The books have instructions that need to be followed in order to pass. Also, the students' handwriting should improve towards the end of the booklet. In the past, we have had students try to do a "rush job" in order to get the booklet finished on time. The MOST important reason for doing the booklet is to improve handwriting. The SECOND MOST important reason is to do it for the Falcon Award. Once January 7, has passed, the booklets will not be accepted for the Falcon Award. All booklets will need to be passed off with Mrs. Packard.