@SequimSchools — Feb. 19, 2020

February 19, 2020 1:30 am
Third-graders in Robin Forrest’s class at Helen Haller Elementary School raise their glasses of fruit juice in salute to the culmination of their ancient Roman studies. Students were decked out in togas and laurels to simulate a Roman feast. Photo by Robin Forrest
Third-graders in Robin Forrest’s class at Helen Haller Elementary School raise their glasses of fruit juice in salute to the culmination of their ancient Roman studies. Students were decked out in togas and laurels to simulate a Roman feast. Photo by Robin Forrest

DISTRICT

The next school board meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the district boardroom, 503 N. Sequim Ave. The public is invited to attend and time is set aside for public comment. To view the agenda and minutes of past meetings, click on “School Board,” “Regular Communication” and “Agendas” on the district’s website at www.sequimschools.org.

GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Family Movie Night is set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Greywolf gymnasium at the school, 171 Carlsborg Road. The movie is “Abominable,” with a PG rating. Students are asked to bring the following: a parent, quiet voice, chair(s)/bean bag(s), pajamas, pillow(s) and drink (water only). The Greywolf Parent-Teacher Association will provide popcorn.

The annual Family Math Naught & Free Dinner event is from 5-7 p.m. in the Greywolf gym. Enjoy math games with your student and dinner courtesy of the Greywolf Parent-Teacher Association.

HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Teacher Robin Forrest’s third-graders have been studying the Roman Empire. On Feb. 7, the class dressed in shawls, togas and tunics, as well as crowns and wreaths, and simulated an ancient Roman feast that included bread, cheese, grapes and fruit juice.

“We learned about Roman mythology and Romulus and Remus, the founders of the city of Rome,” student Kendall Adolphe said. “The Romans helped us a lot. They built great things, including the Arch and roads that still have an influence today.”

“We learned about the three classes of ancient Rome; they are patricians, plebeians and slaves,” Autumn Meysenburg added. “As a class exercise, we drew papers out of a hat to find out each of our assigned stations. First, I was a slave, then we rotated positions. We went outside and pretended the playground was the Colosseum and the slaves all played freeze tag for the entertainment of the higher classes.”

It was Fun Friday on Feb. 7 in the Grade 3-5 Resource Room. Students watched a video on how to create chocolate truffles, then followed the instructions. As a writing activity, Heather Riley and Melissa Sagara had students create their own recipe, then they had to follow their recipe to create their own mini pizzas.

Kaylee Meyer wrote:

“Kaylee’s Mini Pizza Recipe:

Step 1: Get an English muffin.

Step 2: Spread 2 spoonsful of sauce on the English muffin.

Step 3: Sprinkle shredded cheese on the sauce.

Step 4: Put pepperoni on top.

Step 5: Put bacon on top.

Step 6: Put olives on top.

Step 7: Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Step 8: Let it cool off.

Step 9: Eat and enjoy!”

SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL

SMS’s Semester One Honor Roll Dessert is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the middle school gym, 301 W. Hendrickson Road.

SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL

Spring sports start Monday, March 2, for baseball, fastpitch, boys soccer, girls tennis, girls/boys golf, and track and field. All athletes must have completed an athletic packet, including physical, insurance, co-curricular policy and emergency medical card and have all fees and fines paid before they will be allowed to turn out. The deadline for all spring sports paperwork is 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. If you have any questions, call the main office (360-582-3605).

The Sequim High School Senior class is organizing “Sequim Senior Shorts: A Variety Show.” Sequim High School students will be performing a skits with some extra talents thrown in for fun. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 29, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1.

Third-graders (from left) McKenna Cox, Blake Arnold and Xyla Reichner prepare to feast on ancient Roman foods at the conclusion of their study unit. Photo by Robin Forrest

Third-graders (from left) McKenna Cox, Blake Arnold and Xyla Reichner prepare to feast on ancient Roman foods at the conclusion of their study unit. Photo by Robin Forrest

A toga-attired Blake Lawless raises a glass of fruit juice to symbolize a toast during ancient Roman times. A common Roman meal in ancient times included fish, cheese, bread and grapes. Photo by Robin Forrest

A toga-attired Blake Lawless raises a glass of fruit juice to symbolize a toast during ancient Roman times. A common Roman meal in ancient times included fish, cheese, bread and grapes. Photo by Robin Forrest

After watching an instructional video, James Bardin from Mike McCann’s Life Skills class creates a chocolate truffle. Photo by Melissa Sagara

After watching an instructional video, James Bardin from Mike McCann’s Life Skills class creates a chocolate truffle. Photo by Melissa Sagara

Teacher Heather Riley assists (from left) Seth Larson (back to camera), Trenton Hopson, Urijah Marchbanks and Clinton Cosio with assembling their mini pizzas, as James Bardin and Isaiah Johansen watch a video on how to make chocolate truffles. Photo by Melissa Sagara

Teacher Heather Riley assists (from left) Seth Larson (back to camera), Trenton Hopson, Urijah Marchbanks and Clinton Cosio with assembling their mini pizzas, as James Bardin and Isaiah Johansen watch a video on how to make chocolate truffles. Photo by Melissa Sagara

Kaylee Meyer follows the recipe she created for a mini pizza as part of a writing project. Photo by Melissa Sagara

Kaylee Meyer follows the recipe she created for a mini pizza as part of a writing project. Photo by Melissa Sagara