Remember the Ladies

 

DO NOT forget Homecoming Extra Credit

 Do NOT forget - Extra Credit for participating in Homecoming!  If you dress up, and it relates you get 5 points EC.

Monday - Minion Day

Tuesday - Inside/Out Day - Emotions Day

Wednesday - Dress your Age Day (10th Graders are Elementary/Middle Schoolers)

Thursday - Dress Up Day

Friday - Outrageous Orange and Black Day

Below are some of my favorite pictures of HomeComing!

I took this picture!

Homecoming Spirit Stick 2010

My 5th Hour won the door decoration last year!  

Homecoming 2014 - My favorite Outrageous Orange and Black!  She was committed!  She painted her face and arms!

My favorite "Anything but a Backpack" - Hampton last year brought a locker! Now Hampton is on the Royal Court.

Miss Hornet and I last year!

Live With Joy!

 

Confronting Hard History

 

I love this quote by Ken Burns!  We have to confront the dark chapters of American History even if it is hard!  As a teacher I feel it is required to.  I want you to know all parts of American History - good and bad.  

One of the hardest parts of American History is Slavery.  It is hard to imagine why Slavery lasted for 243 years, and why a whole region was ok with it.  The TED Talk below explains why it is SO IMPORTANT to Confront!!!!  Please watch!

July 2nd Quote about Independence Day!

 September 17th is is Constitution Day!  237 years ago the Constitution was signed!  Here is a great quote from John Adams about the Declaration of Independence!

Extra Credit Opportunity

 Homecoming is September 30th to October 4th.  Below is the Theme and Spirit Days.  I will give you 5 points Extra Credit for every day you dress up!  I want you to get ready - you have 2 weeks.  You dressing up has to be about the Theme or Spirit Day to count!!!

I will be at the Homecoming Dance.  If you sign my paper at the dance - I will GIVE you 20 points Extra Credit!

Homecoming Week September 30th- October 4th 

Theme- All Sting, No Howl Use the Theme for Door and Hall Decorations 

9/30 Monday- Minion Monday Modified Activity Schedule- Students stay in 5th to work on door decorations. Start making your plans now. The winning 5th hour will win a Cupcake Party. 

10/1 Tuesday- Inside Out (Emotions) Students stay after school to work on Hall Decorations. Check with your Class Sponsor to sign up for work days leading up to Hall Decorating. 

10/2 Wednesday- Dress Your Age 9th grade- Toddlers & Preschoolers 10th grade- Elementary or MS Students 11th grade- Careers 12th grade- Senior Citizens 8:30 AM Judging of Halls and Doors 

10/3 Thursday- Dress to Impress Coronations Assembly Schedule 1

0/4 Fri.- Outrageous Orange & Black Football Game 7:00 PM vs Shawnee Dance after the game: $5 BTW students only, must have an ID. 

Stewart and 9/11

 

Jon Stewart as Mitch McConnell walks past him

Jon Stewart is a comedian who has used his voice and platform to advocate for First Responders of 9/11.  What an amazing lesson.  We all should use our talents for good.  I heard an inspiring story of a popular hair stylist who on his day offs gives homeless people a dree haircut.  He said he does it due to being good at it and human dignity.  

Below is video of Jon Stewart testifying in front of Congress about healthcare for first responders.

 

Do it for the us's - Harvey Milk

 

I Love this speech!  Governments work for all of US!  Not just one group!  Please watch - this is powerful!

Be Careful What You Wish For...

 

In class this week we looked at the Road to the American Revolution.  In APUSH you do not need to know military history.  You have to know what led to the event, who won, and the impact. The British Acts from 1763 to 1776 led to the American Revolution.  In 1763 England ended Salutary Neglect, and attempted to assert more control over HER Colonies.  Protection is no longer free.  

The first tax passed to raise money for protection of the colonies was the Stamp Act.  The colonies were furious, and boycotted and created the Stamp Act Congress.  They GOT what they wanted!  England repealed the StampAct, but be careful what you wish for.  They replaced the Stamp Act with the Townshend Acts.  You do not want to pay a tax on paper?  Ok - now you can pay a tax on lead, paint, oil, glass, and etc.

We discussed Tar and Feathering.  In APUSH they always say this symbolized the Colonist's frustration.  One class erupted into laughter and said frustration is stubbing your toe - the colonists were enraged!  Oh my teacher heart is so happy!  Then another class said the colonists hit their boiling point!  What does that tell us about the Colonists and the Revolutionary?  They are going to fight hard with passion and emotion!