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September 01, 2006 |
Mr. Lamb |
travlamb@topekacollegiate.org |
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National History Club Meeting Students interested in forming a local chapter of The National History Club are invited to an organizational meeting on Friday, September 8 at 8 a.m. With enough student desire and parental support I envision club members attending historical outings in the community or sponsoring events at TCS to foster an appreciation for history. Want to learn about the National History Club? Check out this site: http://www.tcr.org/nhc/index.htm |
Dates of Interest ►9/8 Africa Diaspora Kickoff Assembly, featuring Djembe Kaan, 10:15 a.m. ►9/14 Come celebrate the Star Spangled Banner at TCS, 8:30 a.m. ►9/17 Constitution Day ►9/22-24 Bald Eagle Rendezvous in Lecompton Last Chance Have you visited the Kansas
State Historical Society lately? You may want to view the exhibit, “Blazing
Guns & Rugged Heroes:
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Social
Studies-Class Summaries 6th Grade- Students are learning about the field of
geography, and the importance of a geographer’s perspective. Be sure to
inquire about the five themes of geography. 7th Grade- Our studies of U.S. History will begin around
1450 CE. We will look at the state of the world, prior to 8th Grade- Our class discussions have been fueled by the
importance of judicial review in the American legal system. Ask them about Marbury v. Madison. |
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African Diaspora This year TCS will enhance its curriculum by studying the influence of Africans and their descendents on the world in places including Europe, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, South America, Central America, and Asia. Keep an eye out for upcoming events! |
Bald Eagle, What? Interested in
visiting a former capital in |
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