St. Mary School Brings Medieval Times to Life
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Catapults and jousting competitions; a walk of medieval saints, kings, queens and popes; Heavenly Day Mass and a banquet feast– this is what Saint Mary of the Annunciation Primary students in Mundelein will experience at school on Tuesday, November 1 to characteristic All Saints Day and the culmination of a month of studying about medieval times.
All grades in the preschool through fifth rank are participating in the cross-curriculum unit to learn about saints and mortal in the Middle Ages. For the past month, many of the school’s lessons in depiction, science, language, religion, math and art have been tied to the medieval times.
“This unusual 21st century inquiry-project based culture unit spans multiple disciplines,” said Paramount Eileen Sullivan. “We are meeting the gradation-level curriculum requirements across a broad spectrum of classroom subjects in a way that makes information hands-on. When the first graders are constructing castles out of cardboard boxes, they are really engaged in team building and collaboration activities that support their communication and problem-solving skills. Fifth graders who give speeches on why they should be elected ruler, queen or pope are honing writing skills and their available speaking abilities as well as their knowledge of political principles,” she added.
Source: TribLocal
Medieval Times Halloween Ball 2011
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All Goblins, Witches, Ghosts and other frightful beings are welcome to attend Medieval Time Dinner & Tourney’s Halloween Ball 2011, taking stick after the 7:30 p.m. performance on October 29, 2011. Tucker up in your best costume to watch the Medieval Times 2-hour display that includes Knights Jousting on horseback, charming sword fighting and the romance of an 11th century ever gone by, while enjoying a four-course dinner. All seats are $35.95 for Loose Admission, but mention code 35BOO to get free $45.95 Line Upgrade Seating with each paid admission. This is a relatives-friendly event at Chicagoland’s only 11th Century styled stronghold, currently celebrating its 20th year as one of the area’s most habitual and enduring entertainment attractions. After the performance, guests will social to a DJ, compete in a costume contest with great prizes including pension, restaurant and entertainment gift cards, and more! Reservations are recommended and can be made by occupation 888-WE-JOUST or online at www.MedievalTimes.com/Chicago. The 35BOO Upgrade Encypher must be mentioned/entered at time of reservation. May not be combined with any other discounts. Some restrictions may be relevant.
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