During a research trip to insure the highest quality lessons for his class, Mr. Sykes searchers for the legendary King Arthur in "Avalon". Although he didn't find him (they said he was vacationing in Branson Mo. with Andy Williams) , he managed to have a good time anyway. His lovely fiancé, Sue accompanied him and forced him to behave. No looting and pillaging on Sue's watch.
PM Class:
Michael Zang joins a Viking band at the Tournament of the Phoenix , Oct. 2009.
Yearbook students taking a picture of me, taking a picture of them while the PM class works on a project.
The PM class works on their history notes. Note the keen interest and thinly veiled excitement particularly on Owen's face. What a group of scholars!
Michael takes charge while Patrick contemplates how to build a perfect feudal Fief during our planning for our "Mind Your Manors" simulation. Erik and Jeff contemplate new and creative ways to take advantage of their peasants and still not run afoul of the Church. A noble's work is never done!
Maddie and Colton debate a point of order and clean my back counter at the same time.
Miss Sheehan (PM class) gives us her impression of Beowulf . Who knows, with such barbarian style and grace she might even be Gov. of CA someday. "Ja, ve vill rock you!"
Morning class:
Oh joy! Literature quizzes are so much fun. May we please have another one tomorrow Mr. Sykes? Awww, come on, Pleeeeese!
Sir Herman (the German), our class mascot, lovingly watches over the morning class as they finish up a quiz.
What a wonderful thing it is indeed that our
society provides educational opportunities to all.
We just love school Mr. Sykes!
Smiling faces in the afternoon, ready to enjoy the 7th grade year.
This Beowulf guy is way cool but there are hardly any women in this story. I may have to report this author to the ACLU for his insensitivity and lack of representation of women's roles in ancient Scandinavian society.
Daddy forget the pony. May I have a Viking ship for Christmas?
The afternoon class gathers information from
artifacts in order to develop a theory for their "Interpreting
History" test. Connor is excited and flushed with the joy of discovery.
Kristina and Sarah are guarding the classroom in case those nasty Romans decide to attack. There have been rumors that the Emperor Trajan is coming with his legions to add Mesa Verde to his empire. Not on their watch he won't.
History Faire:
Mr. Sykes demonstrates" being assertive" , the proper way to welcome Vikings ,in true Medieval style
It's called a "two handed sword "...well, because you need two hands to use it.
Mr. Sykes discusses the attributes and merits of The regular broadsword vs the long sword. "different strokes for different folkes."
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