Remembering the Victims

~Our current writing project is to write a biographical report on a survivor or victim of the Holocaust. On Monday and Tuesday each student was given a Holocaust Passport from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. They are to learn as much as they can about this REAL person who lived in Europe at the time of the Nazis. Then they are to write a report in the first person (as if that are actually they person). We have had an awesome time so far learning about these people. Many students have shared what they have discovered so far....... they are incredible! Just remember, even though they may have survived, they were still victims. Can't wait to see what they do on Thursday with their rough drafts.

Butler

Bailey B.

Ms. Edwards

Number the Stars - The Escape

~We are almost finished with Number the Stars by Lois Lowry! Our goal is to finish by Friday. We learned how many Danes tricked the Nazis to get the Danish Jews to Sweden. We learned that Great Aunt Bertie died...... but the casket was empty! We also learned how the Danish fishermen rigged their boats with fake compartments to get the Jews across the Kattegat to Sweden. This group (the 2011 Apes) has probably enjoyed this novel more than any other group of Apes. The Rosens and Johansens are not safe yet...they encounter more drama tomorrow!

Auntie and Gavin McLeod

Shaba and Jose

the Courtyard Crew

Who says reading has to be uncomfortable?

Renaldo the Ghost!

~As many of you have probably heard, we have a friendly ghost that lives in Room 71, and leaves notes and gifts for the Apes. It seems around every holiday he leaves cards, and dancing toys. Monday we found a rapping Christmas mouse, and today a dancing penguin...... We set a trap on Tuesday to see if we can get evidence of Renaldo.

treats from Renaldo

Bravery

~Remember how we talked about how it is easy to be brave when we know very little? Now we are going to see if Annemarie can be brave knowing the dangers that lie ahead! Also, we find out who Korinna and her family REALLY are! I can't wait to get back to school and back into our two novels! Vacation has been nice, but I am ready to go back! Below is a picture of reall girls who joined, or were forced to join the Jungmadel (Hitler Youth for girls)

An Ape Thanksgiving!

~Thanks to all the parents who came out to Room 71 and 73 today! The food was awesome! Thanks to those parents who jumped right in and began serving food and helping out! This is why Room 71 rocks! Thank you to those who spent their time, energy, and money on the Apes. Special thanks to one of our homeroom mothers, Mrs. Mika who stayed for hours cleaning and picking up and putting thing away. Mrs. Peck and I agreed...... this was the best food EVER for an Ape Thanksgiving!

Connah's Mom rocks

Ms. Benson & Mrs. Vyas Rock!

Auntie and her Dad

Dessert!!!!!

Emmy Lou and Daddy Lou

Big Pritch and Mrs. Pritch

Miranda and Dad

Justin and Mom

Mitch and Family

Abdurazik and Mom

Mykayla and her Aunty

The Shaabers
Maggy May and Dad