HERO Week 1

Hello Hero Generation!

I hope you enjoyed class today. I certainly did!

We went over the format of the class, the requirements, etc. For those of you who have not ordered your binder/books, please do so ASAP!

We did a simulation where you played the part of the British parliament facing total economic decimation of England. It was really exciting watching you argue over policy, plan, and legislation that would/would not help the breakdown of the island nation. You really got into it, very heated, and very strong in your opinions! We had a little insight into what Congress might be like in this great nation. Partisan gridlock makes a little more sense now, right?

We had a lecture on Heroes and your generation. Remember the cycles of history...the fourth turning is here, and you heroes play a critical role!!

We identified you all as heroes, and we analyzed what your role will look like in the upcoming crisis. You have ways in which you can prepare yourself, and hopefully you took notes on that, because yes....they may be a quiz with candy in your future.   🤗

We talked about to whom heroes have allegiance. You all asserted that was to themselves, God, their families and their country. GREAT ANSWERS!

We finished up with a portrait of a hero: Mother Teresa. Her example of pure charity and boundless love is truly an inspiration to me, and hopefully to you as well!

YOUR HOMEWORK for this week:

**Write your definition of a Hero (you can put this in your Hero journal if you like)

**Finish Flags of Our Fathers

Remember next week, Teacher Genne will sit in for the Generals Kellie(y) - so please help her get the tv/dvd player ready...wherever she will want to use it, as our classroom is not too accessible (two pesky stairs!).

Pay close attention. She may quiz you when it is over!

Take care and see you soon-

Gen. Walk

FINAL Class

Hi Sword Scholars!

We had a great class yesterday, full of interesting discussion and great feats of  physical stamina!

As we've been doing military and other exercises throughout this semester, almost EVERY week, we had a contest (with candy rewards) for those that could perform the best at particular feats (push-ups, sit-ups, lunges, wall sits). We even had teacher Mary show up and help to ensure our form was at its best. Thank you teacher Mary!

We discussed the rapid technological development the United States (especially the northern states) underwent during the Civil War.

We talked about what our country would likely have experienced, had the Civil War not happened (remember apartheid?).

We read and were quizzed on some Civil War FAQ...and we ate a LOT of sugar.

We discussed what the battle would be like, as well as what prepping we needed to do for Parent's Night next week.

HANNAH and BENJAMIN - I still need you to email me your last paper!!!

Remember, for next week, please bring in any quotes/pictures you want to use for your wall hanging/collage we are working on.

I'd better run...got to get ready for the battle about to begin....in 6 more hours!

See you all soon!

-Gen Walk

How will you pay back your ancestors and work to preserve our Freedoms?

Greetings Sword Scholars!

As of now, you should all be aware that your swords are in the mail! 

CONGRATULATIONS!  

You have worked so incredibly diligently, and now all of your hard work has paid off. Keep it up, though....remember: this is your last assignment, so make it count!

Please write us an opinion paper on the following:

After considering all of the sacrifices made for you, especially during the tumultuous times of the Civil War, what will you do to pay back those who have sacrifieced for you, so that you can help to preserve our freedoms?

General Schmieder led a MARVELOUS discussion on "To Kill a Mockingbird" yesterday. You all shared interesting insights into characters that your generals possibly hadn't even considered. You showed you really loved and soaked this book up...what a great work to finish up our class!

We talked very briefly about the Reconstruction of the South, due in large part to the GREAT book discussion and current events discussion (Obama's Executive Order on guns) in which we participated.

But your awesome General Schmieder will be emailing us the doc she used so we can study it more in depth. Really reading and understanding more about this period will assist you in writing your opinion paper as well.

Great work everyone....soldier on and we will see you next week!

-General Walk