MR. RONDINELLI'S TEACHER PAGE
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GOOD LUCK STUDENTS ON YOUR PSSA EXAMS.
WE CAN DO THIS!
Every Student Everyday!
At OCMS, we are committed to spirited learning, growth, development and fun. We empower our students to ask insightful questions, explore disciplinary boundaries, and confront conventional ways of thinking. We invite you to learn more about Mr. Rondinelli & his Room 235. Where education & fun go hand in hand.
ANCIENT CHINA
QIN SHIHUANG DI
"THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA"
(CHIN• SHE•WONG•DEE)
The First Emperor’s ancestors were from a small state in the far west of the region called Qin (pronounced chin). The Qin were horse breeders for the ruling Zhou people (pronounced joe). After the Zhou gave them land for the task, they began to organise themselves and develop political skills. They gradually assumed power, giving their leaders the title of ‘Duke of Qin’ and then in 325 BC raising it to ‘King of Qin’.
When they conquered and occupied the lands that belonged to the Zhou, the Kings of Qin also felt they had inherited the right to rule from them. That feeling fuelled the ambition of the 13 year old boy Ying Zheng, who became King of Qin in 246 BC.
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In 221 BC the King of Qin defeated the last of the Warring States and gave his state’s name to the unified empire. Historians believe that this is the origin of the western word China.
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He chose a new title for himself: Qin Shihuangdi, which means First August and Divine Emperor of Qin:
‘First’ because he planned a long line of successors ‘August and Divine’ as he was now equal to a god
‘Emperor’ to separate himself from his ancestors who were only kings and dukes, and align himself with mythical emperors of the past.
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NOW YOU KNOW,
MR. R
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Discovery and Learning
Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. as a means of preventing incursions from barbarian nomads into the Chinese Empire, the wall is one of the most extensive construction projects ever completed. The best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall was built in the 14th through 17th centuries A.D., during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Though the Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders from entering China, it came to function more as a psychological barrier between Chinese civilization and the world, and remains a powerful symbol of the country’s enduring strength.
EXPECT TO LEARN
Mr. R
Mr. Rondinelli is a teacher at the Oil City Middle School. His room number is 235, which is located on the first floor. He provides an enriched learning environment that has helped countless students achieve academic success. He teaches World History, U.S. American History, Reading and is the district's certified Hunter Safety Instructor. He is dedicated, eager to help students create and grow their academic abilities to the best of their potential.
LOOK WHAT WE DID!
Our 6th grade "Ant-Bullying Video": The video below was an idea brought to life by six girls at the OCMS, Elizabeth Amero, Kendal Bailey, Mara Martinec, Cassidy Sutley, Claudia Vorse & Kelly Weilacher. With the help of Mr. Rondinelli, this video was brought from idea to production.
OUR TEAMWORK TRAILER
The student experience at the OCMS includes a diverse range of cultures, curricula, extracurricular activities and teamwork. We offer our students options to choose from, making them directly involved in designing their own educational path which meets the high standards of our core curriculum. There’s so much for students to do and experience here.
LIFE AT SCHOOL
These are all the pictures I took for our team building day. The trailer video I created only used a small fraction of the pictures. You can see all the pictures I took in the montage below. Enjoy - Mr. R
OCMNS
Reach Your Potential
OCmsn has been created. It includes a team of students, through my assistance, that are creating the schools first video-taped school news broadcast. This is our first shared program & we hope to merge together the school newspaper, under the direction of Mrs Sebati with OCmsn.
FUN LINKS FOR EVERYONE!
PLAY EASTER HANGMAN. ALL WORDS HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH EASTER.
Put a little bit of fun into your Easter Day this year by playing "Easter Hangman". This is the game that has been played by millions.
AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME
Meet Rudager, A white Siberian tiger cub. He weighed approximately 20 pounds in these photographs. During the summer of 2013, my son Craig & I had an opportunity to spend time with tigers in a wildlife rescue center. These beautiful animals are endangered and without our help may eventually perish from the face of the earth. Both my son & I are committed to saving these magnificent animals from extinction.
MY SON CRAIG WITH A FULL GROWN SIBERIAN TIBER.
This female is full grown & weighs 750 pounds. She could eat you for lunch. Make no mistake about it,these are dangerous animals & must be respected at all times.
CREATING A PENCIL SKETCH
I was asked by a student to draw a hunting dog. Since I'm a big fan of black labs, I decided to do a simple pencil sketch of a labrador retriever with a duck in its mouth. The actual sketch took about 40 minutes. The video was done in time lapse speeding up the process. Remember, I have to get the idea down on paper before I compose a painting.
