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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Agenda: Wednesday the 29th

Tonight is our monthly parent meeting from 5pm - 7pm.

1. Test: Civil War

2. Classwork/Homework: Read handout - "Hot Day at Antietam Creek" and answer the question.

Agenda: Tuesday the 28th

I attended the TAS school board meeting today to represent the WAHS teachers. I had a substitute in class today.

1. Go over Crossword study guide answers

2. Graphic Organizer with pairs - Complete the "Causes of the Civil War" graphic organizer. This activity is a re-teaching activity to prepare for tomorrow's test.

3. Homework: Study notes for tomorrow's Civil War test

Agenda: Monday the 27th

1. Notes: Copperheads, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Vicksburg, Surrender at Appomattox Court House

2. Study guide: Civil War crossword puzzle - Chapter 13

3. HW: Study for Wednesday's test, finish crossword puzzle

Monday, April 13, 2009

Field trip to Banning Residence and Civil War Barracks tomorrow!

Welcome back from Spring break!

Tomorrow 120 of our 8th grade students will be attending our 1st annual 8th grade field trip to the Banning Residence and Civil War Barracks. We will be leaving at 9:00am and return to school about 3pm.

Students will be completing a Sketch of the Banning Residence as well as a "Civil War Packet" while they attend the field trip.

Ask your students what they learned!

www.banningmuseum.org
www.drumbarracks.org