Middle School SS Newsletter & Activities January 23-27, 2017
Middle School SS Newsletter & Activities
Geography - This week we finish our unit on China, Mongolia and Taiwan and will take an exam on Thursday. Friday we will take part in Landmark presentations, Where in the World is … game and Introduce the unit on India and the Subcontinent.
World History - We will finish the first half of Ancient Greece and take our exam on Tuesday. We will then begin working on the Annual Greek Tragedy – The Mystery of Who Stole the Snake’s Rattle. The play is almost entirely written by students and you will get to add your own scene. We only have 3 1/2 Weeks to prepare before we present, so come ready to work everyday, as we all rely on each other.
US History - Monday we take our American Government Exam. We will revisit government as we go along in history in the form of Civics lessons that tie to history. Tuesday we will begin our work on Washington to Antebellum America Learning Centers. We will choose topics and examine some powerpoints from the past to get an idea of how to create an effective presentation. A couple of days in the lab researching and creating and then we will start presenting. The majority of the material comes from the text, but I can suggest some other sources that may help. Have a grand week!
Activities
KUNA – KUNA resolution authors will meet Monday January 23 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the Computer Lab. We will examine some resolutions from the past, discuss the format and language and research ideas. Tuesday and Wednesday, January 24 & 25, we will meet with everyone and continue country research, make a shopping list of items we need and begin work on trees and drums for the booth. Wednesday, we will watch a powerpoint presentation on the countries. Due dates to watch for are; January 31 is due date for scholarships, February 7 resolutions are due and February 14 all forms and fees are due.
Math Counts – Math Counts returns to Monday meetings this week and will be from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in Mrs. Jones room.
Creative Writing – Creative Writing has returned! Meeting date and time for interested students is Monday January 23 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the Computer Lab.
Film Club – Film Club will meet from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Thursday and Friday January 26 & 27. This month’s movie is the classic WWI movie “The African Queen” starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn.
Y-Club – Y-Club will meet on Wednesday January 25 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mr. Myers room. Members will tally service hours and help with KUNA projects.
Vintage Gaming Club – Vintage Gaming Club will meet on Monday January 30 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM.