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๐ The play is only a few weeks away! Don't forget to buy your tickets! On sale now in the CISP business office (cash only)!
Today is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day in the Czech Republic.This holiday commemorates two significant events in Czech history; both student demonstrations. One against the Nazi occupation in 1939, and the other against communism in 1989.![]()
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In 1939, students were celebrating and demonstrating on October 28th; the anniversary of the First Republic. One of the students was shot and died. His funeral procession at Albertov on November 15th was considered a demonstration and led to the closure of universities, student deportations to concentration camps and executions.![]()
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In 1989, the students were officially commemorating the 1939 events, but it became a demonstration which started other events leading to the resignation of the Communist Party. Later in December, Vรกclav Havel was elected the first president of the republic.![]()
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The day was later pronounced the International Students Day.
๐ตโโ Who killed Dr. Black? The ninth-grade students were surprised to find a crime scene in their English class last week! As they read one of Sherlock Holmes' most famous mysteries, students will decipher clues to solve their own mystery.
We're looking for Secondary Math and Social Studies for the Spring 2025 semester! Please email [email protected] if you're interested in serving.
The 1st Graders have been learning about the senses! To finish up the unit, they went on a field trip the Museum of Senses!
Tickets on sale now in the CISP business office (cash only) for the winter play! Don't miss the CISP Knight Lights' retelling of an old Christmas classic!
The 6th Grade used Legos and other materials to make tabernacles in Bible class last week!
Just a reminder that, because of conferences, Elementary students have a half day on Wednesdays, November 13 and 20. Secondary students still have a normal school day.
The 4th grade completed their castle projects! Many other classes came by to learn about the different stories and design of the castles.
CISP's Reading Day tradition continues! A whole day to explore the joys of reading and build some community with team-building activities!
4th Grade has spent the last few art classes working on their still life drawing skills!
Today is Independent Czechoslovak State Day. The First Czechoslovak Republic was founded as an independent nation (from Austria-Hungary) on October 28, 1918 in Wenceslas Square at the tail end of World War I. The Czech flag was also established around this time! Some key figures are the well known Tomรกลก Garrigue Masaryk and Edvard Beneลก. Masaryk was elected the country's first president in 1920 and after being re-elected twice, was succeeded by Beneลก. The First Czechoslovak Republic ended when Czechoslovakia had to cede Sudetenland to Germany and other parts of Slovakia and Silesia. The Second Czechoslovak Republic only lasted about about half of a year before the country was invaded and occupied by Germany in 1939.![]()
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Source: [[www.radio.cz/en/static/october28 & www.czechclass101.com &]]
Reminder that there is no school on Oct 28-29 for fall break! Enjoy your extended weekend!
Are we seeing double?! Even some triplets and quadruplets were spotted here on Twin Day!
๐ Spirit Week started with hat day on Monday! Some pretty fun and creative ones were seen roaming the hallways! ๐ฉ
