Ladies are in the House!!! ;)

Ok, are you getting sick of that? I didn't think so. So I will continue. (wink)

You should have completed your Bill of Rights study cards with explanations and pictures. There are ten in all. (but you would know this...right?)

Our study of the Constitution is coming to an end, but be sure that you put your time in to study this as it will continue to come up through this class, in your Gov classes next year, and of course, throughout your life as you enjoy the rights you have as Americans. (can you hear that background music? I think it is the Star Spangled Banner!) 

I hope everyone has a safe and productive/restful/fun weekend.

Mrs. Spotts

Hi Ladies!

Your test is graded. Please check your grades on Parent Connect. I will do make ups for those absent and therefore I do not pass back scantrons. 

As we are discussing our Constitution, be forewarned that our next quiz will cover what we are studying, AND will include memorizing the Bill of Rights, that is the first ten Amendments. If you need a head start to memorize, make your study cards now!! 

Bright, white, and lots did fight....

Ok, so I added that last bit after thinking of some ways to have a new rhyme. (remember many of the Framers did fight in the war?)

News of the day was that we will have a test on Monday. It is my absolute least favorite day for a test, but you all seem to like the idea so you win. We will spend tomorrow finishing up and reviewing. Come ready with questions. Bring your workbooks to review. And be ready to learn what the electoral collage is. Ok? Ok. 

Mrs. Spotts

It's been a while...

Hi people! Sorry I have been away from this! As some of you know, I was administering a test for three days last week and that left me away from the classroom. Also, unfortunately, my family is moving through some hard times as our nephew has been in a terrible accident. I appreciate the well wishes that many of you have offered.  As there is more information, I will give it to you here instead of at school as I am such a baby and get too emotional talking about it! As of now, Chris is slowly coming out of his coma, but it is apparent that he has brain damage. We are happy to say that he is able to smile, but so far there is little body movement and no talking. We are all hoping that he will have a full recovery. 

So, I am back here now and hope that this site continues to support your classroom learning. 

Here is an update for the day:

Review for our test that will take place on Friday. We will cover colonization all the way through the Constitution. 

Today we discussed the problems with the Articles of Confederation along with its successes. What is the one thing that many historians believe is the biggest success under the Articles?

There is no homework if you finished your workbooks. But do be prepared to turn those in on Friday. 

See you tomorrow! We will discuss the Constitutional Convention...good stuff!! ;)

Mrs. Spotts