Our theme this year at Blythe is "Around the World in 180 days!"  Montague the Bear will give clues each morning from a French or Spanish country.  Students will try to guess which country Montague is visiting that week, and will drop their answers in a special box in the Media Center.  A winner will be drawn each Friday.

Monday, November 2, 2009 - Montague loves this country because it produces 220,000 tons of chocolate every year. The people are quite picky with their cocoa powder, and they make sure that it's of the finest quality. Every procedure is done by hand because they strongly believe that it can bring out the finest chocolate. Now, they offer a wide range of chocolate products loved by many people from all over the world.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - Even though this country is only the size of Maryland, it has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German.  Maybe Montague can learn all three!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - Montague will have a full belly in this country because it claims to be the original maker of Frites (French fries). Frites can be found all over the country at outdoor vendors called frietkots. There are more than 4000 frietkots throughout the country and many carry a selection of over 50 dipping sauces.  They are traditionally served in a paper cone and topped with mayonnaise.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - The beloved blue cartoon creatures known as “Smurfs” got their start as a comic strip in this country. The Smurfs were created by the cartoonist Peyo in 1958.  Will Montague see a Smurf while he is here?

Friday, November 6, 2009 - This country is known for its waffles! They're served warm by street vendors, dusted with powdered sugar, and sometimes topped with whipped cream or chocolate spread.  What type of waffle will Montague choose?