P. Jackson: May 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

NOTICE THE DATE CHANGE!

WE CHANGED THE KAYAK TRIP FROM SATURDAY TO FRIDAY DUE TO A LOT OF Y'ALL HAVING A SOCCER TOURNAMENT. SO THE NEW DAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 12!!!!!!!!!!

Time to work on our outdoor skills....

Who: Camp Half Blood Demi-Gods, chaperones – at least 1 other adult besides Ms. Vandor.
If we do not get at least one other chaperone, I will not be attending.

What: Kayak trip down the Thornapple River

When: Friday, June 12, 2009 beginning at 10 am, be there at 9:45 am

Where: 805 W. Apple St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3191

Cost: $15 / per person / per kayak – (Julie from “U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery” quoted me at this group rate)
http://urentemcanoe.com/index.html

How it works: Meet at the downtown Hastings location at 9:45 am. The shuttle will bring us and all our gear to the kayak launch near Charlton Park. We will get a quick, free kayak lesson for those of us [like me] who have never done this before. Then, we will be set free to go down the river! We have 3.5 - 4 hours to kayak, stop to fish, hang out, eat, swim, etc. If we are not back within the 4 hours, we may have to pay extra!!!!! Be sure someone is there to pick you up around 2-2:30-ish??

Suggestions on what to bring: insect repellent, sun screen, lip balm, hat / visor, sunglasses with a strap, long sleeve shirt or plastic poncho, cooler, food and drink, water, water proof containers, beach towel, water shoes, sandals, or sneakers, fishing gear. Flip Flops are NOT recommended.

I would like to have your parent/guardian sign off / call / email me about this if you are planning to attend. I want them to be aware that I will be looking after you, but that I cannot physically be responsible for everyone at every single moment of the trip. I am leaving it up to you all to be responsible, mature, Camp Half Blood Demi-Gods. If you cannot swim, I suggest you do NOT attend this outing.

svandor@tkschools.org

Name: _________________________
Phone number: ___________________________
Permission to go / Signature: _________________________

Mythology Enrichment - Sign Up Now!

Remember - If CHB members sign up we will do different things than we did in camp. If there only a few CHB's and newer members, CHB's will help me lead the summer enrichment!

Mythology

Tuesdays, June 16 – July 14, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm

Held at the Middle School

$50 registration fee

Zeus, Athena, The Minotaur – Greek Mythology is the oldest form of drama – full of suspense, tragedy, love, war, jealousy…it’s an ancient soap opera. In this enrichment we will learn the basics of Greek Mythology such as: Who were the Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes; learn and play with the Greek alphabet; make up our own Greek myths; and many other cool, artsy projects. We may make Medusa masks, reed flutes, and PowerPoint presentations honoring just one of the many Greek gods! The class will be taught by TK teacher Ms. Vandor.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

My New Riddle!!!

Hello TK Half-bloods! I've got a new riddle for you guys. If you think you know the answer, you can comment. Good Luck!

I never was, am always to be,
No one ever saw me, nor ever will.
And yet I am the confidence of all,
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.

Jessica (PK)

Friday, May 15, 2009

We Need to Get this Book....

http://www.teenlibris.com/teenlibris2_Demigods.html

WOW. How COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Things I need

1. Everyone's emails for summer activities / updates

2. Everyone's "secret codes" / signatures - you know...what you decided to be your "alias" name in Greek....I only have some of yours, so try to get those to me in school before you leave for summer!!!!

NEW BOOKS

I spent my Friday night at Barnes and Noble tonight. Got some more mythology books! Cannot wait to bring them in the class room so y'all can check them out! Woo Hoo! Here are the books I got:

Graphic Novel: Odysseus Escaping Poseidon's Curse

The Shadow Thieves - "What if Greek Myths were real?"

Graphic Novel Theseus Battling The Minotaur - I think the Minotaur was given a bad rap...I kind of like him....

The Kingdom Keepers - Ok, so this one is not about mythology, but I thought it looked cool. It's about some kids that get locked in Disney's Magic Kingdom...and have to deal with things like the Pirates from the Caribbean, figurines from It's a Small World, and ghosts from the Haunted Mansion! How cool?!?! I love Disney, so I had to get this one!

Tales of the Greek Heroes - with and introduction by no other than RICK RIORDAN - Mythology adventures and stories, but told in a more up-to-date way.

Graphic Novel Perseus The Hunt for Medusa's Head - now, since I read the book Corydon and the Island of the Monsters, I have a different view of who Medusa and Perseus really were. Was Perseus really a hero? Or was he a wimp? Was Medusa really a monster, or a kind woman who had been cursed? Hmm....

Pandora Gets Jealous - I think I had this one already in my classroom, but I got another copy. It's Pandy's story--but told in a more "fun" and modern way!

The Twilight Prisoner - Last but not least....I know AO and A&W RootBeer might fight over this book on Monday...the sequel to The Night Tourist....Jack Perdue (No, not PURDUE, my favorite...unfortunately...) and Cora, from his Latin class hit it off......and get stuck in the Underworld!

Friday, May 8, 2009

from RICK RIORDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I received this email:

Forward from Rick Riordan:-------------------------------------

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for writing. I'm glad you and your students have enjoyed the Percy Jackson books! The mythology club looks awesome! I wish you guys many fun adventures to come, and keep reading!

Best wishes,Rick Riordan