We strongly advise any students on the eligibility list (C- or below) to attend these sessions.  This study hall option is available to all students at West Prairie Middle School.

During the week of September 12th-16th, students at West Prairie Middle School participated in many activities in observance of Constitution Week.

In the picture above, students came to school with a specific color shirt on Friday morning.  The 5th grade wore blue, the 6th and 7th wore white, and the 8th wore blue. In honor of the American Flag, students and teachers then organized themselves into a a giant representation.

In addition, the teachers prepared specific lessons geared towards the constitution, citizenship, and other aspects of government.  These topics included:

Social Studies:

• Worked on the "rights and duties" of citizens.
• Held a discussion concerning constitutional amendments.

Science:

• Students explored American Symbols, focusing on the Eagle.

Math:

• Measurement was stressed and the students then created an American Flag in 8 x 10 paper with the aid of a ruler.

Reading:

• Students read the poem, "the National Anthem."  Student studied each stanza and then answered questions covering the poem.

English:

• Students completed a 5 paragraph essay on one of two topics; "What America means to me" and "Why I am proud to be an American."

Art:

• Students used the internet to research dress during the colonial times.

Technology:

• Students used the internet to research the Bill of Rights.