Greetings 8th Grade Families!

This week students will be preparing for the Civil War Reenactment Fundraiser. Students will joint groups to create an evening where our community can gather to learn about the Civil War and support the 8th grade students.

 

Civil War Fundraiser Event: Thursday, March 21^st from 6-8:00 pm at Westgate High School

Students will work together to create a fundraiser for the Civil War Reenactment (Friday, April 26^th) where they will be reenacting the battle of Antietam as part of their unit on the Civil War. There will be a buffet of Civil War Era foods as well as various activities that teach guest about the Civil War. In the past we have had a movie theater, museum, photo booth, silent auction, song, skits and games. We generally look to raise $50 per student to help cover the cost of the reenactment. Because this is a fundraiser, I’m asking all students to attend and participate. Please let me know if there are any conflicts. All family, friends, and Westgate community members are welcome to attend. There is not a price to enter, rather people can leave donations, buy tickets to the movie theater, bid on the silent auction, etc. We will accept cards, cash, or checks.

For the Civil War Era Buffett, each student will be given a recipe of a dish that would have been made during the 1800s. I will make sure each student has their recipe by Friday of this week so that you will have the weekend to look it over and prepare the ingredients. If it is not possible for you to make this dish, that’s ok. Please email me and we can discuss other options.

On the day of the event, students will stay after school to help set up and I’m asking students stay after to help clean up and put the High School Pod back together. If your student is not able to attend the fundraiser, I will need an email from you explaining the circumstances.

Important Dates

• Thursday March 21^st: Fundraiser from 6-8 at Westgate High School. Students will stay after school to help set up for the fundraiser and I ask that they stay and help clean up the high school POD and get it ready for school the next day.
• Friday, April 19^th: Civil War Reenactment training from 9-3 at Westgate (students need to be at school to be trained and outfitted)
• Friday, April 26^th: Civil War Reenactment at Chatfield State Park from 8-3. Students will leave on a bus from Westgate and return between 2-3pm.

Please email me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Rowan