Last Day Pictures

Hey Guys!

Sorry to be so late getting the last few photos uploaded, I forgot that I hadn't done it! Anyway, check out the PhotoSite to see pictures of our last day, including all the fun food we had. Have a great rest-of-your-summer and good luck next year!

-Miss Cong


***Remember, download the pictures ASAP, the PhotoSite will be closing this month.

Dress Like a...Day Photos!

Pictures are now up in the PhotoSite Gallery, everyone looked great! Look in the "Dress Like a...Day" folder. My apologies for a few blurry pictures!

Only two days of Summer School left!

Costume Examples

Here are a few examples of outfits you might put together for Dress Like a ... Day. Other than the Edmund knight costume (which was purchased from Disney), we just used a combination of thrift store finds and common costume props to pull off these great looks. Your closets may hold the perfect piece for your costume!

Dress Like a ... Day!

To celebrate finishing our reading selections, Friday, July 20th (tomorrow!) will be Dress Like a Farmer/Narnia/Pirate Day here in Room 104. Students are encouraged to come to class in appropriate garb. Of course, we have a few costumes and accessories for the forgetful to borrow. Please do not bring play weapons, as they would probably be confiscated. Oh, and pirates, even though many real pirates did not wear shoes, you still have to!

Photos will be uploaded on the PhotoSite, be sure to download them before the website closes in a few months.

Arm Yourselves!

Peter Pevensie received a shield on which the charge was a rampant lion, the symbol of Aslan. A rampant animal on a shield would be in a charging position, facing left, on it's hind legs, with the forelegs and tail raised.

We learned about some of the symbolism behind the heraldry used in coats of arms. Students learned what the different colors and symbols stand for and used that to create their own shield designs.

Check out some books on heraldry at the library or go online (with your parents' permission). Pictures of students making their shields are on the PhotoSite now!

Fresh-Churned Butter

Life on a farm like Zuckerman's often included such chores as churning butter. These days, most people get their butter from the market, but on Friday, we made it ourselves. It's actually very easy!

First, you need some heavy whipping cream. Pour it into a jar with a tight seal. Then, all you do is shake the jar until much of the contents are solid (we did this in less than half an hour, taking turns). Strain out the extra liquid and you have a soft, creamy, unsalted butter. We ate ours spread onto squares of homemade cornbread. Delicious!

My camera ran out of batteries while we were eating, but there are a few pictures to see on my PhotoSite.

Pirate Booty

Every self-respectin' pirate needs a treasure chest in which to stow their ill-gained booty! Last week, all the pirates on board The Black Pearl and The Death Deck crafted their own treasure chests. Each one was painted and decorated. The Cap'n was gracious enough to give them all a share of booty to put inside, with more to come as we be plunderin' the high seas!

Check out the pictures on the PhotoSite before they're gone!