There are a few things that you should be aware of before you leave for summer vacation…

1. All stop motion videos are posted on the project page of this site.  Enjoy them!
2. All grades have been updated and finalized.  There is absolutely no chance of handing in late work at this point.
3. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

Skip the last four words on the vocabulary sheet.

It is the Microsoft Word version…just in case you would like to type in it.

Ancient Rome Study Guide

If you finish it, you’ll get a surprise.  ;)

Why would a Roman put a little clay foot by a statue at a temple?

What did Roman parents place around a newborn infant’s neck?

What do cooked mice, roasted parrots, and salted jellyfish have in common?

Why was there such a risk of fire in ancient Rome?

Why did Roman students stop at “bars” before attending school each morning?

Where was the best place to meet a boyfriend or girlfriend in ancient Rome?

What sweetener was used by the ancient Romans?

Did you ever think that students would be texting in class? Well…the day has come when I ask the students to take out their cell phones and text in class. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, I will ask your children to bring in their cell phones and text during a social studies lesson. They will be texting a free web service called Poll Everywhere. This service is free to use and will never charge your phone bill. I encourage you to check their website at www.polleverywhere.com and investigate for yourselves as I did prior to this lesson.

Even though this is a free service, standard text messaging rates from your cell phone carrier may apply. Some cell phone companies charge up to 20 cents for every text message, but many cell phone plans come with unlimited text messaging. If your cell phone plan does not include unlimited text messaging, I suggest your child leaves his or her cell phone in their locker.

Students will be answering questions that I created based on an activity related to the Ancient Rome unit of study. In the event that a cell phone is not available, I will have 2 computers up and running with a web version of the activity. No matter what, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in this interactive lesson.

Regards,

Mr. Granito

Hey kids… The Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers…my alma mater…is in the running to receive $250,000 from the Pepsi Company. 

Our school has the chance to receive some of that money!

Please visit this link and vote for Rutgers!!