Next week we will begin reading the book, George vs. George. Below is description of Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book, that brings to life both sides of the American Revolution.
The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet with more in common than we sometimes acknowledge. We are lead through their story, and the story of their times, and see both sides of the arguments that divided the colonies from the Kingdom. Was King George a "Royal Brute" as American patriots claimed? Or was he, as others believed, "the father of the people?" Was George Washington a scurrilous traitor, as all the king's supporters claimed? Or should we remember and celebrate him as "the father of his country?" Who was right? History teaches us that there are two sides to every story.
Rosalyn Schanzer's book is an accessible account of one the most vital periods in American history. It is also a timeless lesson in seeing history from different points of view. The author spent two years researching books, paintings, cartoons, and descriptions of Revolutionary times. She uses art, text, and first-hand accounts to illustrate how history should never be reduced to simplistic conflicts between the "good guys" and the "bad guys." Her illustrations, and her engaging quote bubbles, bring the Revolution to life again, and allow the characters of the period to speak for themselves. Through its lively text, detailed illustrations, and fully authenticated quotes, George vs. George shines fresh light on both sides of the story of our country's formative years.
Spring Intersession will be held March 5-9, 2012. Registration for each course is limited.
Scholarship applications are due Friday, February 3, 2012.
Registration: February 9 and 10, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: $70 per session. Payment is due at registration and is non-refundable. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN CASH ONLY.
Classes will be assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Please turn in your child’s completed registration form at the intersession registration table located in the hall near the school office. DO NOT SEND IT WITH YOUR CHILD OR TO THE TEACHER!
Calendar Reminders and Other Info:
2/3 – Year book sales end
2/14 – Chick-fil-A night, 4465 Poplar Ave.
2/13 – 2/17 – Scholastic Book Fair
2/20 – Faculty Inservice: NO SCHOOL!
2/23 – Spring picture day, Skate Night, and Domino’s Dough Night
3/5 – 3/16 – Spring Break
The SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR will be February 13th – 17th. Students will be able to shop at the fair during their P.E. classes Monday-Thursday. On Thursday, February 16th, we will have our Family Night from 6pm-8pm. Your family can shop together, enjoy refreshments for a nominal fee and enter drawings for free books. You may also want to help build your child’s classroom library by donating a book from our Teacher Wish List. We will also have a special guest reader. More information will be sent home soon. If you would like to volunteer to help with the book fair, please sign up at http://cspnvolunteers.wikispaces.com/Book+Fair
