Crull's Chronicles

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Monday, March 15th.

After a quick quiz on the Latin America, we used our senses of sight, hearing, touch, and speech along with thinking to learn the Latin America songs.  See last night’s blog entry for a link to them.    We also spent a bit of time on pages 140 to 149.  We will continue with them tomorrow.

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

We began today’s class with our test, then you used the numbered map you were given and made a t-chart on a separate piece of paper that listed the 26 countries and 27 capitals of Latin America.  We ended with part of a THE song that will help you get an A on this map test.  Here’s a copy of the map, without numbers, if you want to practice.  Map

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

Have a good early release afternoon and evening!

You may have heard that there is a t-shirt sales campaign going on at McClure and not know the background of the ”why”.  At McClure, we have several students dealing with significant medical issues (among those cancer and organ transplant needs).  We as a school community wanted to reach out to help those families and to show our support for them financially and visually.

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

We spent today’s class reviewing for tomorrow’s test.  Click Australia Study Guide Key if you want to see the key.  Remember, the concepts are important, so understand “WHY.”  Here’s another Australia-Study-Guide-Key.

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!

Today’s warm up reminded you that this week’s test will include information on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Antarctica, Canada, Economics, and CANDY!  Most of you were excited to learn that the test has been moved to Wednesday.

Then we spent the remainder of class working on a study guide.  Click Australia Study Guide if you need another copy. 

For Homework:  Complete the study guide and be certain that you have page 90 in the workbook completed.  We will check both tomorrow!  Check out the Candy blog entry for some delicious facts!

Enjoy your evening!

Today’s warm up dealt with the Antarctic ice shelf.  Then we discussed life in Antarctica, completed page 90 in your workbook, checked more of page 736, and looked at Mrs. Tomlin’s Australia momentos.

For homework:  Be certain that page 90 is complete and that you are studying for Tuesday’s test on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, & Antarctica.  There will also be Canada & candy questions included!

Enjoy your weekend!

Today’s class began with a Pop Quiz on what you were to read yesterday.  While some of you did a good job with your reading, some of you didn’t read and some of you didn’t really pay attention to what you read!

After the quiz, we checked the homework from page 736.

For Homework:  Be certain you read AND UNDERSTAND pages 742 to 746 and study for Tuesday’s test on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania.  Remember that there will be questions on Canada, Antarctica, and candy.

Enjoy your evening!