Friday, October 30

Good morning!!!

Good luck to the Mets tonight!!!!! Don't forget to change your clock at 2 a.m. Sunday!!!!!

Winter athletes - BLUE FORMS are due!!!!

Today in History

1534

The English parliament passed the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the English church.

1938

Radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, starring Orson Welles, caused nationwide panic among listeners.

1944

Martha Graham's ballet Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland, premiered.

1953

Gen. George C. Marshall won the Nobel Peace Prize for originating the Marshall Plan.

1974

Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the eighth round of a 15-round bout in Kinshasa, Zaire ("rumble in the jungle") to regain his world heavyweight title.

Thursday, October 29

Good morning!

PERIOD 1 - DBQ due tomorrow.   Period 1 has an assembly today.

Sorry Mets fans!  As someone said to me this morning - "The Series doesn't start until the home team loses." Keep the faith!

Today is the 3rd anniversary of "Superstorm Sandy". (SEE BELOW)  It is also the 86th anniversary of Black Tuesday - Stock Market Crash - which was the beginning of the Great Depression.

Today in History

1682

William Penn arrived in Pennsylvania.

1787

Mozart's opera Don Giovanni debuted in Prague.

1923

The Republic of Turkey was proclaimed under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

1929

The New York Stock Exchange crashed on Black Tuesday, precipitating the Great Depression.

1956

Israel invaded the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula during the Suez Canal crisis.

1966

The National Organization for Women was founded.

1998

John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, returned to space at age 77.

2004

European leaders signed the European Union's first constitution.

2012

Hurricane Sandy smashed into the eastern seaboard of the U.S., killing 117 people in the U.S. and 69 in Canada and the Caribbean. The storm caused about $50 billion in damage in the U.S

QUESTION - WHAT ARE YOUR RECOLLECTIONS OF SANDY???? COMMENT BELOW

Wednesday, October 28

Good morning!

Tough one (and a late one) for Mets fans last night; Royals won 5-4 in 14 innings.  Game 2 tonight at 8 p.m.   DID YOU KNOW - Andy Grammer, who sang last night's National Anthem, graduated from Monroe-Woodbury HS!!

Period 1 - DBQ due Friday!

HOMEWORK (Per 1, 2, 8) - Ch 6, Read Sec 2 and answer question 2 & 3.

Republican Debate tonight on CNBC beginning at 8 p.m.  Ben Carson has replaced Donald Trump as the leader in the polls.

Today in History

1793

Eli Whitney applied for a patent for the cotton gin.

1886

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of the Statue

1919

Congress passed the Volstead Act, or the National Prohibition Act, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto.

1922

Benito Mussolini took control of the government of Italy.

1940

Italy invaded Greece during World War II.

1962

Nikita Khrushchev told the U.S. that he had ordered the dismantling of Soviet missile bases in Cuba.

Tuesday, October 27

Good morning!

Today we will begin studying how George Washington began to put together his administration, as well as all the ideas needed on how to run the country.

***PERIOD 1 - DBQ due FRIDAY***

Per 1, 2, 8 - Homework - Read Ch 6, Sec 1 and answer questions 2 & 3.

Today in History

1787

The first of the Federalist Papers, which called for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, was published.

1904

New York City's first rapid transit subway, the IRT, opened. History Channel - IRT Subway Opens (1904)

1938

Du Pont announced that it would name its new synthetic yarn nylon.

1978

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their work toward a Middle East accord.

1997

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 554.26 points, forcing the stock market to shut down.

2004

After an 86 year wait, the Boston Red Sox finally captured a World Series trophy.

Monday, October 26

Good morning!

Today we will wrap up the Constitution and the amendments.  ***PER 1 - DBQ due on Friday***

Hillary Clinton is 68 today; Republican Debate on Wednesday.

Today in History

1774

The First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia.

1825

The Erie Canal, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River, opened.  Listen to the Erie Canal song here - Low Bridge

1881

Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday were involved in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.

1975

Anwar Sadat became the first Egyptian president to pay an official visit to the United States.

1994

Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Prime Minister Abdel Salam Majali of Jordan signed a peace treaty in a ceremony attended by President Clinton.

2002

Russian government forces stormed the Moscow theater held by Chechen rebels. More than 100 hostages were killed.

Thursday, October 21

Good morning!

We will finish studying the Articles in the US Constitution and review for your text tomorrow (25 multiple choice, a writing component too. PLEASE BRING A #2 PENCIL)

Congratulations to the NY METS - back to the World Series for the 1st time since 2000!





Today in History

1797

Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump from a balloon.

1836

Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

1954

West Germany joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

1962

President Kennedy announced an air and naval blockade of Cuba, following the discovery of Soviet missile bases on the island.

1973

Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer Pablo Casals died in Puerto Rico, at age 96.

1979

Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlevi, the deposed Shah of Iran, was allowed in the United States for medical treatment. This action led to the Iran hostage crisis.

Wednesday, October 21

Good morning!

Back to the Future Day is HERE!!!!   Click on the Link to find out what everyone is talking about!!!!

REMINDER - Test on Friday.

Today - we will continue to examine the US Constitution


Today in History

1797

The navy frigate U.S. Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," was launched in Boston Harbor. IT IS STILL THERE TODAY and you can take a tour of it!!!!

1837

Seminole chief Osceola was captured as he carried a white flag of truce during the Second Seminole War.

1879

Thomas Edison invented a workable incandescent electric lamp.

1959

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, opened to the public in New York City.

Tuesday, October 20

Good morning!

REMINDER - TEST ON FRIDAY on CONSTITUTION

Today - a) Reading about James Madison, along with some questions; b) questions on Article 1

Today in History

***Today is the 34th anniversary of the infamous BRINKS ROBBERY at the Nanuet Mall. Brinks Robbery in Rockland in 1981.

1803

The Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase.

1944

Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he said "I shall return."

1947

The U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee opened meetings about alleged Communist infiltration in the Hollywood film industry.

1964

The 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover, died in New York at age 90.

1968

Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis.

1973

During the Watergate scandal, Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William B. Ruckelshaus resigned and special prosecutor Archibald Cox was dismissed by President Nixon in what came to be known as the "Saturday Night Massacre."

1973

The Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

2011

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi is killed by rebel troops in Surt, Libya, his hometown.

Monday, October 19

Good morning!!!

Mets are 2-0 in the NLCS; Game 3 is tomorrow night in Chicago. Giants play tonight; Jets won big over the Redskins.

We will begin exploring the Articles of the US Constitution. We will have our 1st major exam on FRIDAY.

Today in History

1781

British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, Va., bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution.

1812

French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte began their retreat from Moscow.

1960

The United States imposes a partial embargo on goods exported to Cuba.

1983

The Senate passed a bill (78–22) making Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, birthday a public holiday. (Third Monday in January).

1987

The stock market crashed on what came to be known as "Black Monday." Stocks dropped a record 508 points, or 22.6%, topping the drops on October 28 and 29 in 1929 that ushered in the Great Depression.

Friday, October 16

Good morning!

Congratulations to the NY Mets! Game 1 of the NLCS begins tomorrow night

Current Events -

So, did you hear what happened to Lego Land?


Today in History

1793

French queen Marie Antoinette was guillotined for treason.

1859

Abolitionist John Brown and his men captured the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry.

1916

Margaret Sanger opened the first birth-control clinic in New York City.

1962

The Cuban Missile Crisis began.

1964

China detonated its first atomic bomb.

1995

Hundreds of thousands of black men gathered in Washington for the "Million Man March" led by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

2001

Twelve Senate offices were closed when a letter to Sen. Tom Daschle was found to contain anthrax.

2002

The White House announced that North Korea had disclosed the existence of a secret nuclear weapons program.

Thursday, October 15

Good morning!

A couple of articles for you to read: - North Rockland residents want details on Legoland

Stony Point and Haverstraw not playing nice - Sewage problems in North Rockland


We will continue our studies of the Constitution

Today in History
1860

Eleven-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, N.Y., wrote a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he could improve his appearance by growing a beard.

1914

With the support of President Wilson, the Clayton Antitrust Act, which made it illegal for companies to buy competitors' stock, was passed.

1951

I Love Lucy, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, had its television debut. I Love Lucy - Vitamita............What?????

1964

It was announced that Nikita Khruschev was removed from his positions as premier and secretary of the Communist Party of the USSR.

1966

The U.S. Department of Transportation was created.

1991

Clarence Thomas got a narrow (52–48) Senate confirmation of his nomination to the Supreme Court.

1993

Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to end apartheid in South Africa.

2003

China became the third country to launch a staffed space mission.

Tuesday, October 13

Good morning!

Homework - Watch at least 10 minutes of the first Democratic debate on CNN or CNNgo, beginning at 8:30 p.m.

We will continue our study of the US Constitution.

Today in History

1775

The Continental Congress authorized the construction of a naval fleet.

1792

The cornerstone of the White House was laid.

1843

The Jewish organization B'nai B'rith was founded.

1903

Boston defeated Pittsburgh in the first World Series.

1943

Italy declared war on Germany, its former Axis partner, during World War II.

1965

Richard Nixon (in Los Angeles) and John Kennedy (in New York) compete in their 3rd and final debate. Those listening on radio think Nixon won; television viewers said Kennedy won.

1974

Ed Sullivan died in New York City at age 72.

1981

Egypt's vice president Hosni Mubarak was elected president, one week after Anwar Sadat's assassination.

Friday, October 9

Good morning!!!

Winter sports begin in 1 month - get your BLUE CARDS IN!!!!!

The Mets play their first post-season game in 9 years today!!!! First pitch at 9:45 pm

Today in History (It's a slow day today; do something special and you'll be on this list next year!!!)
1635

Religious dissident and Rhode Island founder, Roger Williams, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

1888

For the first time the public was admitted to the Washington Monument.

1930

Aviator Laura Ingalls became the first woman to make a solo transcontinental flight across the United States.

ENJOY YOUR COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND!!!!!

Thursday, October 8

Good morning!

Today we will finish up studying Ch 5 S2 and S3.


HOMEWORK - SEE BELOW

Today in History                                                                                

1869

The 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce, died in Concord, N.H.

1871

The Great Fire of Chicago started. That same day in Peshtigo, Wis., the worst forest fire in U.S. history also began.

1934

Bruno Hauptmannn was indicted for the murder of Charles Lindbergh's baby.

1945

President Harry Truman announced the U.S. would share the secret of the atomic bomb only with Great Britain and Canada.

1956

Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the first and only perfect game in a World Series. The catcher was Yogi Berra, who passed away last week.  (See photo)

2005

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake centered in the Pakistani-controlled part of the Kashmir region killed more than 80,000 and injured 65,000.

HOMEWORK - POST YOUR COMMENTS ON THE BLOG and respond to the following question. Feel free to respond to you classmates responses too!!!!
How is the US Constitution a better form of government than the Articles of Confederation were?

Wednesday, Oct 7

Good morning!

We will be exploring the US Constitution

Current Events - Angelina Jolie's childhood home in ROCKLAND for saleJolie home for sale

TZ toll may not be as expensive - New TZ Bridge tolls

Today in History

1765

The Stamp Act Congress convened in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England.

1849

Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe died at age 40.

1949

The Republic of East Germany was formed.

1968

The Motion Picture Association of America adopted its film-rating system, ranging from "G" for general audiences to "X" for adults only.

1985

The Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by Palestinian gunmen in the Mediterranean.

1998

Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was beaten, robbed, and left tied to a fence. He died five days later.

2001

U.S. and British forces launched bombing campaign against Taliban government and al-Qaeda terrorist camps inAfghanistan.

2003

California governor Gray Davis was recalled and former bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected in his place.

Tuesday, Oct 6

Good morning!

Today we will wrap up the Articles and look at the US Constitution.

Current Events - McDonald's begins serving Breakfast all day at some locations All-day breakfast begins at McDonalds

Pomona and a rabbinical college suit since 2007 is progressing - Pomona-Rabbinical suit progresses

THIS IS A STORY THAT ALL of us should be paying attention to - Russia putting "boots on the ground." Russian soldiers joining fight in Syria

Today in History

1927

"The Jazz Singer," the first full-length talking picture, starring Al Jolson, debuted.

1949

Japanese-American broadcaster, Iva Toguri D'Aquino (Tokyo Rose), was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 10,000 for treason.

1973

The Yom Kippur War began when Syria and Egypt attacked Israel.

1979

President Jimmy Carter received Pope John Paul II, the first pope to visit the White House.

1981

Egypt's President Anwar Sadat was assassinated in Cairo.

Monday, October 5

Good morning!

Today we will look at the results of the Revolution and the
effects of the Articles of Confederation.

Jets WON!!! Giants WON!!! Yankees and Mets begin the playoffs this week!!!!   (When was the last time this happened????)

Today in History

1877

Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army..

1921

The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time.

1947

In the first televised White House address, President Truman urged Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Sundays to help starving people in other countries.

1953

Earl Warren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

1962

The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain.

2001

Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's record of 71 home runs in one season when he hit his 71st and 72nd homers.

Friday, October 2

Good morning!!

Today we will work on short answer questions examining the impact of the Declaration of Independence.

Current Events - Hurricane looks like it will miss us - Hurricane news

New York Knicks are working out at West Point - Knicks at West Point

Today in History

1919

President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke, which left him partially paralyzed. ****The 1990's movie "Dave" is partially based  upon his death.

1944

The two-month-long Warsaw Uprising was squelched by Nazi troops battling the Polish underground.

1950

The "Peanuts" comic strip, by Charles M. Schultz, first appeared in newspapers.

1958

Guinea proclaimed its independence from France.

1967

Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Thursday, October 1

Good morning!

We will examine the Articles of Confederation and their failure. In it's failure, we will look at the birth of the US Constitution.

13 COLONIES LINK - 13 colonies quiz

Current Events - Have you been paying attention to the discussions of LEGO LAND in Haverstraw ??- Haverstraw - Legoland

This story also bears watching; it could cost ROCKLANDERS a lot of money - Summit Park Deal Falls Through

Homework - Read CH 5 Sec 2 and answer questions 2 & 3

Today in History

1800

Spain ceded Louisiana to France in the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso.

1908

Henry Ford introduced the first mass-produced automobile on the market—the Model T car to the market. Each car cost 825.

1961

Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run of the season, breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60 set in 1927.

1971

Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida.