Film Trip & Gymnastics

We made it safely back from our trip to the theatre today! Thank you to our chaperones, I was really impressed with how well organized our class stayed on the subway and in the busy crowds. We couldn't have done it without you!

I thought the film was a bit advanced for us, but we had a good conversation about it this afternoon, so hopefully students can tell you what happened and what the main message was. We also read a book about Viola Desmond's experience going to the movies in 1946 and her subsequent battle for equal rights. Here are a few questions to ask about both things:
- Who is Dolorès (Dolo) and how is she connected to Hilda?

- What does Dolorès want more than anything else, and how does she get it?
- What goes wrong in her plan?
- What does Hilda think about the idea of fiddling with nature in order to make things bigger or make more money? What do YOU think?
- Why was Viola Desmond forced to leave the movie theatre? Had she payed for her ticket?
- How do we know Viola was brave?
- Nowadays, would this same thing happen?
- Even though we know better now, people are not always as respectful, toward people that look or sound or behave differently, as they should be. What can we do about it?

Our exciting day continued with our gymnastics period this afternoon. Here is what gymnastics looks like!

Our next and final gymnastics period is THURSDAY. Please remind your athlete of their special outfit one last time. Thanks!

Yesterday we finished up the science experiment we started last week on our sisters and family theme day. We finished building our straw, wood and block houses and tested them against a wind storm and earthquake. Ask your scientist which material was the strongest overall and what design details helped keep the houses stable.