Greetings 8th Grade Families!

 

The Civil War reenactment was a success! Thanks for everyone who helped make this possible. I'm sure there were lots of stories to be told about the day. If any of you who were there took pictures, I will be sending out a link so that phots can be uploaded and shared with the community.

 

This coming week we will begin by looking at the complicated history of the Confederate battle flag (known as the stars and bars) and a lot of times is confused as being the official flag of the Confederate States of America. It has symbolized many things over the years. Students will be introduced to the history of the flag as well as multiple perspectives about the meaning and importance of this flag. We will then have a debate about whether or not the Confederate battle still has a place in today's society.

 

We will also read a story about a commando group from WW II who got thrown back in time to the middle of the Civil War. We will discuss the ethical dilemmas of finding yourself as a soldier near a the Battle of Franklin where you know the history, you have family who died in the Civil War...what do you do?

 

Please email with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Rowan