After that, you were to look at your yellow list of standards and mark the ones we’ve completed.  Then you were to work on your test corrections or study your maps.

For homework:  Be certain that you have labelled the following on your physical map.

• Cape Horn                                                  
• Strait of Magellan
• Falkland Islands                                   
• Tierra del Fuego
• Brazilian Highlands                            
• Caribbean Islands
• Galapagos Islands

It may be a good idea to also know where they are!  (Hint!  Hint!)

Also study your political map.  1st, 2nd & 3rd period have until Tuesday, the 23rd to take the political map test.  4th period has until Monday, the 22nd. 

Enjoy your evening!

We spent time today reviewing why Latin America is called Latin.  The concepts that are involved in answering this question allowed us to review a lot of what we learned this year.

So, let’s go back to ancient Rome.  The Romans, who spoke Latin, conquered the lands we know as France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.  Their Latin language was mixed with the indigenous languages of these places to form what we know as the modern day languages of French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.  Explorers speaking these new, Latin-based languages travelled to the Americas.  These explorers conquered the indigenous people of the new world.  As the Europeans conquered, they changed the lives of the indigenous people by moving them from their land, giving them diseases, enslaving them, and changing their culture.  One part of this change was changing the indigenous languages to the language of the explorers.  So, the people in Latin America are part of a cultural region based on languages which are based on Latin (also known as the Romance languages).

Be certain you understand the above for a test tomorrow.

We also worked on completing our Australia test corrections and reading pages 150 to 159 and completing page 15 in the workbook. 

For Homework: 

• Know the answer to “Why is Latin America called Latin?” 
• Read pages 150 to 159 and complete page 15 in the workbook. 
• Study for your map test.

Enjoy your evening!

So, let’s go back to ancient Rome.  The Romans, who spoke Latin, conquered the lands we know as France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.  Their Latin language was mixed with the indigenous languages of these places to form what we know as the modern day languages of French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.  Explorers speaking these new, Latin-based languages travelled to the Americas.  These explorers conquered the indigenous people of the new world.  As the Europeans conquered, they changed the lives of the indigenous people by moving them from their land, giving them diseases, enslaving them, and changing their culture.  One part of this change was changing the indigenous languages to the language of the explorers.  So, the people in Latin America are part of a cultural region based on languages which are based on Latin (also known as the Romance languages).

Be certain you understand the above for a test tomorrow.

In some classes, we worked on completing our Australia test corrections and reading pages 150 to 159 and completing page 15 in the workbook. 

For Homework: 

• Know the answer to “Why is Latin America called Latin?” 
• Read pages 150 to 159 and complete page 15 in the workbook. 
• Study for your map test.

Enjoy your evening!

All outstanding field trip money is due

Monday, March 15th.

For Homework:  Study the political map of Lain America.

Enjoy your evening!

I haven’t been able to get the songs linked to this blog, but here’s a link to my old blog…the songs are on there!  Latin America songs

For homework:  Complete your t-chart and study the map.

Have a good early release afternoon and evening!

Each advisement group was asked to develop a theme – one line – that would show visual support for these students as we wear the shirts, but also generate conversation about why we are wearing them.  Each advisement group submitted suggestions and the student body as a whole chose the winning theme “got hope?”

We are currently selling the t-shirts for $10 or a bracelet that says got hope? for $3.  You can purchase both as a set for $12.  All proceeds from the shirts will be given to these families to meet the additional financial needs that they are incurring.  The families may choose to give the funds to the charity of their choice if they personally don’t need the funds.  One of the families has been assisted tremendously by the Rally Foundation and may earmark the funds they receive for that organization.

This is a time where we can all step out and make a personal difference to students at our school.  We hope that you will purchase a shirt and talk to your friends and neighbors about purchasing one as well to help these families!  The shirts are on sale for the next few days and are available in black with white print, black with hot pink print and brown with turquoise print.  Checks may be made payable to McClure Middle School PTSA.

Thanks for your support!

Susan Wing, Principal

For Homework:  Be prepared for tomorrow’s test.  Write me and email or stop by and see me in homeroom if you have a question.  (I’m in class until 8-ish, so I may not reply until later.)

Study tonight & I’ll see you tomorrow!

“Melts in your mouth, not in your hands” is a slogan for which candy?

This candy was first produced by the Quaker City Confectionery Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1893 and is the oldest branded candy in the United States.  Each piece is a narrow cylinder of black licorice coated in either a pink or white candy coating.  What is it?

Which Pennsylvania city is called “Chocolatetown, USA” and  “The Sweetest Place on Earth?”

This traditional camping dessert is made from a melted marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and graham crackers.  What is it?

This company is a British confectionery company with its headquarters in Uxbridge, England and is the world’s second largest confectionery manufacturer after Mars/Wrigley.  It’s candy is distributed worldwide.  They are known in the U.S for Creme Eggs and milk chocolate bars.  In other countries, including Australia & the U.K., they are also known for a wide variety of chocolate bars.  What company is this?

What other fun piece of candy trivia can you find?  Send me a comment and be sure to include your source!