February 7, 2006		Mr. Lamb	travlamb@topekacollegiate.org
Get to Know Black History Month Since 1926 February has been designated as Black History month in America. This month originally began as Negro History Week; however, it continued to expand its purview, becoming a means to recognize Africans and African-Americans who had a significant impact on our nation’s history. Want to learn more? Visit-www.history.com/minisites/blackhistory/					Dates of Interest ► 2/7 TCS History Fair, all day ► 2/17-5/20 Exhibit- A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal, Kress Gallery, Spencer Art Museum ► 2/18 (last day) Exhibit-Piecing It Together: Selected Quilts From the Museum, KSHS ► 2/19 Through Martha’s Eyes, broadcast on KTWU at 9:00 pm ► 2/22 Exhibit and Presentation- Rwandan Children’s Drawings: The Experience of War and Genocide by Dr. Reinhild Janzen, 7 – 8:30 pm, Marvin Auditorium Room 101AB, TPSCPL ► 2/24 History Day District Competition, Washburn University Note: Please contact me if you would like me to include upcoming information of historical interest in the next issue of the TCS History Times.
Social Studies-Grade Summaries 6^th Grade- Students spent the first few weeks after our winter break studying various regions of Africa and presenting their findings to the class in our group projects. I observed many interesting and informative PowerPoint presentations along with a couple of creative group projects as well. Great job! 7^th Grade- I have been impressed by the working knowledge many of our children have remembered from their study of the Revolutionary War in 4^th grade. Way to go Mr. Park! This year students have spent substantial time reading various primary sources from such men as Thomas Payne and Patrick Henry to understand the complex issues related to colonization and independence. 8^th Grade- Students have now completed resolutions and position papers for our upcoming Model UN March 5 and 6. Seven students were selected by seven panels of three judges each to present their resolutions. A Topeka Collegiate School record-congratulations! Next, we resume our study of the Kansas Territory in 1854!
	Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series 2007 Want to learn more about our state’s history? Explore the rich history of the Kansas Nebraska Territory during this informative lecture series. Be sure to visit- http://www.lecomptonkansas.com/bkposter2007.jpg for a complete list of events. Sabatini Gallery and Topeka Collegiate School Partnership, Take Two *The following is an excerpt from the February 2007 issue of connectnow, the online magazine of the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library. Thank you to TSCPL staff Heather Kearns and Sherri Best! Also, our own Blake Zachritz for her assistance in preparing our students for last year’s amazing experience! Yes, TSCPL Takes Request February 2007 When an educator requests a learning opportunity for his students, what’s a library to do? The right thing, of course! The library’s permanent art collection contains a myriad of educational opportunities. We are thrilled when it can enhance learning (call the gallery with your inquiries at 785-580-4515). Last year, Topeka Collegiate teacher Travis Lamb asked to show his middle school students the Sabatini Gallery’s collection of wooden santos (carvings of holy figures). The figures were not currently on the display schedule, so gallery staff set up a special exhibit in the atrium for students and visitors alike to view. This year Travis, along with Dr. Reinhild Janzen,Washburn University Art History associate professor, will select African artifacts from the Cotter Hirschberg collection for a February exhibit in the rotunda. On February 22, Dr. Janzen will talk about helping refugee children in Rwanda express their experience of war and genocide through drawing.