Plimoth trip

Hello,


The response is good for Plimoth.  We have plenty of drivers for those concerned about space for their child.  We might even have space for another parent or two to tag along without having to drive.  I'm hoping to get the rest of the slips tomorrow.  The plan is still to leave around 6:15 and come back around 9:00.  This would include visits to Plimoth Plantation, the Grist Mill, and the Mayflower II. 


Reminder: Thursday is early release and Friday is a no school day (for students). 


We restarted the read-aloud by Rodman Philbrick today.  The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg is about a Maine orphan who has a way of not telling the truth.  It is a funny story, but very well written.  It takes place during the Civil War.  I'm going to give it a few days and then give the class a choice of read alouds.  My week long absence has thrown a wrench in my original plans.  I'll let the kids decide. 


I am trying to quickly wrap up our Revolutionary War studies.  Your student should know a little about the turning point in the Revolutionary War.  (Saratoga)  We also discussed the last battle of the war. (Yorktown)   Our victory at Saratoga was instrumental in getting the French to join our side.  The British surrender at Yorktown effectively ended the war, although the treaty wasn't signed for a couple of years. 


"Victory has 1000 fathers.  Defeat is an orphan." -John F. Kennedy


We discussed this quote as well.  I think it helps describe the swelling of the patriot armies as victory neared. 


Have a great night.


Mr. Shea