Book Fair at CSMS!

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 1,

is the

LAST DAY

of the 

BOOK FAIR! 

 

So come and shop for a great book at the Book Fair today or tomorrow!

Unit 2

Today,

Monday,

September 28, 2015,

we are beginning a new unit!
(See "Unit 2" listed under "Pages". >>)

Unit 2

"Pre-Columbian Societies and Tribes"

(Early Civilizations) 

Brief Summary of Unit:

In this unit, students will compare the characteristics of major pre-Columbian groups within North America and develop claims about the pre-Columbian societies.  

Students will participate in a research study/project on Early American civilizations and a totem activity, with a focus on Indian tribes and their impact on Early America.

U.S. Symbols

Great small group presentations today! 

Thank you, Lydia and Mom, for emailing a photo of sweet Nanna with Lady Liberty! 

Help at Home

GoNoodle at Home Link

Get the wiggles out!

Take a break during homework!

Have fun together!

 Then get back to your homework...

Now, you can really focus on learning!

U.S. Symbols Performance Task

"American Symbol or Artifact"

(25 points; Due Friday, 9-25)

Using Primary and Secondary Sources:
What is a Primary Source?

Research Sites for Students:
Kidrex (search your symbol)

U. S. Patriotic Symbols (1)

U. S. Patriotic Symbols (2)

Constitution Day!

In honor of Constitution Day on 
Thursday,

September 17, 2015,

we are asking ALL of our students to wear 

RED, WHITE and/or BLUE

to school!

Let's show our patriotic spirit! 
GO AMERICA!

(...Pictures will be taken...:)

Quiz on Friday!

THE THREE (3) BRANCHES
OF GOVERNMENT

Video Clips:

• Three Branches of Government Rap
• Three Branches of Government
• Government in 5 minutes

Labor Day

Have a great Labor Day weekend, 
and enjoy your Monday out of school!

The History of Labor Day,
a Nationwide Holiday