Welcome to Mrs. Britt’s Classroom!
drosebritt@sainthelenaschool.org
Who Will You Be in History?
Picture Yourself in 8B
CLASS OF 2025
Patriot Day – September 11
Patriot Day on September 11 honors the memory of over 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Constitution Day -September 17
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men, our Founding Fathers, on September 17, 1787.
U.S. Marine Corps – November 10
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps, which was founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775. Semper Fi!
Veterans’ Day – November 11
Veterans’ Day is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates all veterans who have served our country. The day originally was called Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Thank You to all the Veterans who have served the United States of America!
Memorial Day – Decoration Day – May 30
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The First Official Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868 in Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate those who died in the American Civil War. Let us always remember all who have died in the service of the United States of America.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Day Tribute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSiv9PRo04
“Hymn to the Fallen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omd9_FJnerY
U.S. Army – Flag Day – June 14
On June 14, 1775 the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army under General George Washington’s command to unite the thirteen colonies in their fight against Great Britain. June 14 is also Flag Day, which commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.
Independence Day – July 4
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.
Happy Birthday to the United States of America!
Mrs. Britt’s Social Studies Links
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war
U.S. Constitution
War of 1812
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war
Spanish-American War
World War I
World War II – BBC
World War II – History Place
https://www.history.com/topics/korea/korean-war
https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history
https://www.ducksters.com/history/
https://potus.com/
American History – Presidents Time Line
Mrs. Britt’s Science Links
https://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/
http://biology4kids.com/
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science for Kids
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Energy Sources for Kids
8B September Notes
-Return Cell Phone Contract, Acceptable Use Technology, Video/Audio Forms ASAP
–Bring tissues, wipes, paper towels – Thank You!
-Pretzels are 75 cents, not 50 cents – Inflation!
-Wednesday, September 11 – Patriot Day – Let Us Remember!
–Friday, September 13 – All Student Council Forms Due – No Late Exceptions!
-Monday, September 16 – Back-to-School Night 6:00 p.m.
-Tuesday, September 17 – Constitution Day – 1787 – 237 Years!
-Thursday, September 19 – Picture Day – Remember Envelope
-Friday, September 20 – Student Council Speeches
-Tuesday, September 24 – Mercy Day – Whole School Liturgy
-Wednesday, September 25 – High School Placement Test in School
-Thursday, September 26 – High School Night 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center
-Sunday, September 29 – Father Joe’s Installation Mass as Pastor
Mrs. Britt’s Homework Assignments
Week of September 9, 2024
Social Studies 8B and 8S Google Classroom 8B – kcjwdjv 8S – 3m3545g
Monday – Complete Events Leading to the American Civil War PPT Slide #2 and #3 with terms in the back of your copybook; Acrostic Poem due Wednesday; decorate two copybooks and contact; contact workbook; cover textbook with book sox or brown paper.
Tuesday – Copy PPT Slides #5 on Compromise of 1850 and #8 on Harriet Beecher Stowe in FRONT of copybook after the fold; Acrostic Poem and I Am Poem are due tomorrow!
Wednesday – Read, highlight, and answer questions in A Divided Nation Worksheet Packet Lesson 2, pp. 211-213.
Thursday – Read, highlight, and answer questions in A Divided Nation Worksheet Packet Lesson 3, pp. 214-216.
Friday – Study notes, terms, worksheets on Events Leading to the American Civil War for quizzes/test on Friday, September 20.
HMH Textbook Site – https://www.hmhco.com/ui/login/?connection=00933524
Social Studies 7S and 7Q Google Classroom 7S – d3rtfrs 7Q – vpn3sse
Monday – Acrostic Poem due Wednesday; decorate two copybooks and contact; contact workbook; cover textbook with book sox or brown paper. Study Basic Social Studies Skills notes.
Life Science 7S and 7Q Google Classroom 7S – 2g3xqci 7Q – ecj2s4t