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3rd Grade Roman Chariot Races |
April
18th, 2008
Challenge Charter School 3rd graders concluded
their Core Knowledge Social Studies unit on the Roman Empire
with the annual Roman Chariot Race at Chaparral Park.
The event
began with with the students marching to the race track,
separated into the various Roman social classes: the senators,
patricians, plebeians, and soldiers.
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The
Senators
The
Patricians
The
Plebians
The Soldiers
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Then the
students separated into their chariot racing teams to prepare
for the race. Each student must pull and be pulled in
their team's "Chariot" around the race track. The first
team to have everyone complete a lap wins!
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The Results
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Place |
Class |
Color |
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1st Place |
Ms. VerSteeg's Class |
Yellow |
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2nd Place |
Ms. Propp's Class |
Blue |
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3rd Place |
Mrs. Ruckh's Class |
Green |
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4th Place |
Mrs. Fassette's Class |
Orange |
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During the
races, students and staff showed support for their team with
banners, cheering, and by decorating themselves in their team's
colors. Each year the spectators with the most team spirit
are awarded a popsicle party. This year, the Green Team's
cheering section won! Congratulations to Mrs. Fuller's
class, Mrs. Gill's class, Ms. Neitch's class, Mr. DeRuyter's
class, and Mrs. Torres's class for showing the most team spirit
and pride during the races. Enjoy your popsicle party!
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Thank you to
everyone who attended and helped out!
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