Realm of the Four Winds

This year, each student in Mr. Collins and Mr. Rouch's Language Arts classes will be placed into one of the houses in the Realm of the Four Winds.

The houses will be competing against each other all year long for prizes and the right to be called Realm Champions!


House Spotlight: Scirocco

     Congratulations and welcome to the House! Blasting forth with the raging inferno of the Eastern Wind scream the courageous challengers of House Scirocco! Inspired by the majesty and absolute power of the African Lion, the members of this house use their influence to provide leadership through the positive example of their choices. Knowing that others value them and their opinions brings out the best in each member. It is with this inherent spirit of leadership that you take up the mantle and embark upon your year-long journey of discovery and self- expression. The challenges you are about to face will test your ability to be a productive and contributing member of a team, will dare you to reach beyond what you think you know in an effort to construct, test, and evaluate new ideas, and will, perhaps most importantly, simultaneously reveal and shape your true character as both a student and an active member of the House. Prepare, for the adventures you are fortunate enough to experience this year will establish and cement your lasting legacy as a founding member of...House Scirocco!
House Spotlight: Tramontane

     Congratulations and welcome to the House! Born on the Arctic breath of the frigid North Wind come the weathered warriors of House Tramontane! Inspired by the strength and independence of the solitary Polar Bear, the members of this house reach deep within to do whatever it takes to succeed. They know that ultimately, to tread the path to individual glory requires fortitude from within. It is with this tenacious spirit that you take up the mantle and embark upon your year-long journey of discovery and self-expression. The challenges you are about to face will test your ability to be a productive and contributing member of a team, will dare you to reach beyond what you think you know in an effort to construct, test, and evaluate new ideas, and will, perhaps most importantly, simultaneously reveal and shape your true character as both a student and an active member of the House. Prepare, for the adventures you are fortunate enough to experience this year will establish and cement your lasting legacy as a founding member of...House Tramontane!
House Spotlight: Ostro

        Congratulations and welcome to the House! Raging with the dense, steamy jungle South Wind charge the mighty masters of House Ostro! Inspired by the stealthy, agile cobra, members of this house use their mental dexterity to creatively solve problems and enlighten others with their findings. These free thinkers are never afraid to take a step away from the expected to reach a solution. It is with this spirit of curious exploration that you take up the mantle and embark upon your year-long journey of discovery and self-expression. The challenges you are about to face will test your ability to be a productive and contributing member of a team, will dare you to reach beyond what you think you know in an effort to construct, test, and evaluate new ideas, and will, perhaps most importantly, simultaneously reveal and shape your true character as both a student and an active member of the House. Prepare, for the adventures you are fortunate enough to experience this year will establish and cement your lasting legacy as a founding member of...House Ostro!
House Spotlight: Ponente

     Congratulations and welcome to the House! In the company of the Western Winds, screaming down the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest are the formidable forces of House Ponente! Inspired by the perseverance and tireless pursuits of the Forest Timberwolf, the members of this house stop at nothing to reach their goals. They also possess the ability to work together as a pack to complete tasks in the most efficient manner. It is in this collaborative spirit that you take up the mantle and embark upon your year-long journey of discovery and self-expression. The challenges you are about to face will test your ability to be a productive and contributing member of a team, will dare you to reach beyond what you think you know in an effort to construct, test, and evaluate new ideas, and will, perhaps most importantly, simultaneously reveal and shape your true character as both a student and an active member of the House. Prepare, for the adventures you are fortunate enough to experience this year will establish and cement your lasting legacy as a founding member of...House Ponente!

21 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    What is the name of the song in the video the realm of the four winds?

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    1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      Hey, thanks for the question! The song on the video is called "Lux Aeterna" by an artist named Clint Mansell. We lucked out a bit, finding the music first, and then adding all the video clips and House images.

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    2. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 7:56 PM

      How did you guys find or make the houses? Did you draw them on your own, and is there something people can do similar to these houses?

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    3. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 9:34 PM

      Yes, we created the houses on our own. We got the names Scirocco, Tramontane, Ostro, and Ponente from the traditional wind names on the compass rose (Wikipedia "compass rose" to see for yourself), and then assigned each house an animal mascot. After that, we designed house flags and created the short video.

      Feel free to use the houses as your own. We liked the idea of four teams competing against each other, which lent itself easily to the cardinal directions. We'd love to hear other great ideas for team activities if you come up with any.

      Thanks for the comment.

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    4. Ty BurnsOctober 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM

      I have the best idea ever. Ill show you guys Monday.

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    5. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Will the house picture be given to the students Mr.Rouch?

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    6. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:50 AM

      Anonymous,

      The house picture will be in this year's yearbook.

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    7. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      I miss being in your class Mr.Rouch and Mr.Collins your the best L.A teachers i had from M.Lopez per 6/7 Ostro

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    8. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Miss you too Mario! How's that tunnel coming along? :)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    thanks

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      Not a problem. Any time! We're glad you were able to check out the video and enjoy the awesome music!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    when ever you have a chance you should have a qiuz to see witch house is the most corroperative and who knows how to work as a great household/all as one group comparing answers.Fell free to try this when the class is all caught up with their work.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks so much for the great idea! This sounds like an activity that could be fun during our STAR testing week. Your focus on teamwork and cooperation is fantastic! You can also count on The Tournament of the Four Winds having challenges that will test each House's teamwork and cooperative spirit, both physically and mentally! This will happen at the very end of the year, just before crowning the inaugural Champion of the Four Winds!!

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  5. emkSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Hi Collins Rouch,
    Great stuff! Your houses seem to be taking this challenge seriously. I wish everyone the best of luck! May the best house win!

    -Klauer

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      Thanks for the love Ms. Klauer! It's shaping up to be a great year with a tight competition between all four houses! I can't wait to see who wins!

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  6. Emperor Octavian Ty BurnsOctober 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I suggest just claiming House Ostro as the Victor.
    :)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Do you know why we didn't have colubus day off

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    1. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      Not sure, but you did get Friday, October 12 off, which has to count for something!

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    2. Trollrific TyOctober 24, 2012 at 5:28 PM

      Why u no no?

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    3. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Y u no spell "know" right?

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    4. TyOctober 27, 2012 at 4:49 PM

      Well, Y u no give me A++?

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