5th, 6th, 7th – Michael Kovnar Mini-Mitzvah Day

5th, 6th, and 7th graders went to two locations in the Milwaukee River basin today to perform a mitzvah: clean up our environment to make the world a better place.  After 2 backpacks, a brief case, three softballs, 6 tires, and about 20 trash bags full, I think we did just a little bit today to do our part.

Encourage your student to continue to pick up and clean up our environment.

6th – Sukkah Model

We are working toward building our Sukkah models, to scale, so we can decide exactly what we want our Sukkah to look like next year.  It has been exciting thus far; a bit tense when supplies are not found, but the students are doing great.

6th – M&M Taxation

To better understand why Colonists were upset with the British system of taxation, we did a little simulation today.  Everyone was given a standard amount of M&Ms (what better currency than that).  Those within Parliament, the King, and Tax Collector did not have to pay any taxes, but Colonists did.

After 3 rounds of taxations, I thought we would have a riot on our hands in the classroom!  I am pretty sure the students learned real quickly why Colonists were update!

 

all the taxes that were paid.