Scholastic Book Fair

 

Students attended the Intermediate Unit's Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to Mr. Eck's donations, they were offered the opportunity to exchange their Compass Cash for books. 

Books purchased included -

 Stranger Things - Zombie Boys

Ground Zero by Alan Gratz - In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Ground Zero delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear–and the stunning links between the past and present.

Never Quit by Jimmy Settle - Never Quit is the true story of how Jimmy Settle, an Alaskan shoe-store clerk, became a Special Forces Operator and war hero. 

Two Weeks In (already!)

 Yes. School has been in session for two weeks already. Along with all of the typical new school year stuff -- reviewing rules and expectations, paperwork, placement tests -- we have had some special activities.

Mr. Cavenas started his Life Skills class off by making Ice-Cream in a Ziploc bag. 

Students studies Oaths, Creeds, and other Values Oriented writings in an investigation and self assessment of what characteristics are common is successful students. They are using this research to create their own Creed for this school year. While reading they would assume roles and act out how a written piece might have been presented. 

Blake presenting "The Athenian Oath" 

Students have also been building model rockets while they study basic laws of motion. 

Far From Home - SCOPE Drama

Students performed a SCOPE Drama in Language Arts class today. The "dramas" are short audio plays. The participants chose different roles, including "Stage Directors" who act as narrators and set the scenes, and perform as voice actors.