Civil War Letters--8th Grade Post-Book Project

http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/civil-war-letters-become-basis-for-songs-os43d2k-139607073.html

Interesting recent article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
May be helpful when writing Civil War letters due on Tuesday, February 28th.

100 Greatest Books for Children by Scholastic

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012202190393

Our recent read is number three!
How many have you read?

Field Trip to Milwaukee--1st Stage/Discovery World

7/8th Grade Sledding @ the HS Hill

Photo Card

Hand Drawn Hearts Valentine's Day

Shutterfly cards for Mother's Day, Valentines Day, Birthdays & more.

View the entire collection of cards.

Kettle Moraine Cross Country Skiing Field Trip ---New Date

WE ARE SKIING TOMORROW--Tuesday, MARCH 6TH!!!!

8th Grade Cross Country Skiing Trip to the kettles...NEW DATE FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH!!! STUDENTS, DRESS IN LAYERS!! TBD...think snow!!!

8th Grade Literature's Reading Across Five Aprils

We are currently reading the 12 chapter Newbery Honor Book, Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. This historical fiction novel follows a Southern Illinois family through the tumultous four years of the US Civil War. Ask your student who Jethro is and see how much they can recall from our class discussions!