May 2013
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May 21, 2013
Homework: Tomorrow we’ll be visiting The Strawbery Banke Museum. Please be sure to pack a lunch, wear comfortable shoes and pack your rain gear.
May 21st
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Why We Remember the Holocaust →
May 20th
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May 20, 2013
Homework: If students would like to add details to their Roaring 20s Prezi assessments, they must be finalized by 5/31 and the original rubric must be passed in. Period 3, please write your responses to the 5th graders!
May 20th
Prezi Update & Kudos!
All submitted Prezi assessments have been graded and the grades are posted online! If you would like to add additional details to your Prezi to improve your grade and demonstrate your understanding, they must be resubmitted by 5/31 along with the original rubric. Kudos to all performers who participated in Great Depression Sings today! Your songs and dance moves were impressive. I’m so very...
May 16th
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May 14, 2013
Homework: Remember, permission slips and payment for our field trip to Strawbery Banke are due Wednesday. Also, bring your lyrics to class for the song you intend to rewrite.
May 13th
Period 3: Prezi Update
All students who submitted a Roaring 20s Prezi Assessment will find their grades posted online. Enjoy!
May 13th
Period 2: Prezi Update
All submitted Roaring 20s Prezi Assessments have been graded and these grades have been posted on Pinnacle.
May 12th
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May 9, 2013
Homework: All students received permissions slips for our upcoming field trip to Strawbery Banke [sic]. Signed slips and payment are due by May 15th.
May 9th
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May 9th
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May 3rd
Social Studies Update: May 6th-May 8th
I have the opportunity to participate in a NEAS&C visit in Maine next week and I’m excited to report I’ll be observing another middle school in action and learning from teachers from around New England for three days. I am honored to have been selected and feel confident students will continue with the study of the Great Depression in my absence. Monday, students will learn about...
May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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May 1, 2013
Homework: Students must submit their completed Prezi links to my email address (nwoulfe@sau17.net) by Friday, May 3rd. Prezi Website: www.prezi.com
May 1st
April 2013
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April 29. 2013
Homework: Roaring 20s Prezi will be due on May 3rd. Students will have computer time in their social studies classes both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Apr 29th
Save the Date!
This Friday, April 19th, a SRMS student will have a public reading at the Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, NH. This student won the writing contest hosted by SRMS and published author, Matthew Dicks. We are hoping students, staff and SRMS families will attend the reading at the bookstore. The event begins at 7pm. See you there!
Apr 17th
Apr 17th
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CNN Student News: Boston Marathon Special Episode →
In class today, students will be viewing the news segment on the tragedy at the Boston Marathon and to see how the Boston community, the country and the world has responded.
Apr 17th
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April 17, 2013
Homework: None! I hope everyone enjoyed their Ferry Beach adventure :)
Apr 17th
Ferry Beach Packing Information →
Click the above link to find answers to any questions and to find an extra packing list!
Apr 12th
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The Great Migration →
This link was used in all classes on April 12th!
Apr 12th
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Prohibition Timeline →
Apr 11th
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Apr 11th
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April 11, 2013
Homework: None! But, start packing for Ferry Beach!
Apr 11th
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Prohibition! →
Students studied the 18th amendment in class today and the impact it had on the United States as well as the reason it was created. We began our class with a viewing of a clip from Ken Burns’ documentary Prohibition and used the clip A Nation of Drunkards. All students viewed the clip in class on April 11th, however the last 20 seconds were not shown.
Apr 11th
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Blog Post about SRMS 6th Graders! →
Click the above link to read Jacqueline Wadsworth’s post about Skyping with the 6th grade!
Apr 10th
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Apr 10th
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April 10, 2013
Homework: None! But, get packing for Ferry Beach!
Apr 10th
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April 9, 2013
Homework: None! But, tonight is the Band & Chorus concert! Be there or be square!
Apr 9th
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Apr 8th
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Apr 8th
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Apr 8th
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April 8, 2013
Homework: None! (but I might start prepping for Ferry Beach if I were you…)
Apr 8th
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April 4, 2013
Homework: NONE! Students did a fabulous job today presenting information on their country and how the war impacted their country as a whole. An overwhelming number of students brought in treats to share. Thanks so much to all the parents and students for your hard work and generosity! PS: Zimbra, our email system is still down. Although it can be accessed at home, it cannot be accessed whilst...
Apr 4th
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Apr 4th
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Apr 3rd
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April 2, 2013
Today was a fantastic day! Students had the opportunity to Skype with Jacqueline Wadsworth, a British author writing a book on WWI. It was such a blast! Homework: All research packets, pictures and food items must be brought to class on April 4th.
Apr 2nd
Support our Troops
Treats for the Troops Have you ever wondered how you could support some of our service members abroad? Inspired by a family friend of Mrs. Gilmartin currently serving, Mrs.Belville’s class and Mrs. Gilmartin will be collecting donations to be sent over to our troops.  All items must be non-perishable.  Some ideas of things that are needed include: breakfast bars, protein bars and powders,...
Apr 1st
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April 1, 2013
Homework: Remember, your research packet is due THURSDAY.
Apr 1st
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March 2013
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Life in the Trenches →
Emylee Cote found this link and thought it would be helpful for all students. Enjoy!
Mar 30th
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A Chart on Casualties (Including Civilian) →
Courtney Collibee approves the following link and chart!
Mar 29th
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Influenza Stats for Britian, Germany & the US →
Mar 29th
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Casualty Chart →
Thank you, Kendra Melesky, for finding this fabulous chart!
Mar 29th
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List of Key WWI Battles →
Be sure to narrow your search by front! Thank you, Tiffany Borrowy, for finding this website.
Mar 29th
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Letters from the Trenches →
On April 2nd, we’ll be Skyping with Jacqueline Wadsworth, a British author who is currently researching and writing a book on WWI. Click the above link to check out her website!
Mar 28th
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March 28, 2013
Homework: Continue researching, find a local monument and/or find a recipe!
Mar 28th