It's Tuesday!

As I am writing this I am noticing the skies are getting blacker and blacker. Where did our sun go? Fall is definitely coming quickly around the corner. I don't know if I am ready for it yet.

I returned all of the writer's notebooks that I took home last night to check over memoir rough drafts. I cannot wait to see final copies and to have the students share with each other. The memoirs are wonderful--so many touching memories. Final copies are due on Thursday. Many students are bringing them home to type on the computer tonight and tomorrow.

We finished our political party presentations. It was really interesting to see the issues that our class focused on---space travel, global warming, protecting endangered animals, etc. Next on our social studies agenda will be Colonial America after the Revolutionary War. We will zoom in on the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence, as well as the Constitution. We will take a look at colonial foods, dress, school, and even music before heading into life in the early 1800's. The kids really seem to enjoy social studies, so I am looking forward to starting this new unit with them.

We also had our first official art class today. We reviewed the seven elements of art: color, shape, form, value, line, texture and space. We are working on artistic creations using many of these elements and the initials of our names. Ask your student to tell you about what they are creating.

I also have a message that I would like to relay to you from Mr. Scott. In the hopes of clearing up what questions there might be about the JCC room, please read the following:

The Junior Camp Counselor room is open only at all Trailblazers times. This means your child will be able to utilize the lounge: before school, after school, or on school release days. We ask that you sign a permission slip in recognition that you would like your child to be able to participate in the leadership program with all of its privileges (if participating in Trailblazer Activities: clubs, mad science, etc.)and that you are aware that they will be under limited supervision at those times. You MUST have a signed permission slip to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Scott by phone (651) 731 - 2608 or email: spettersen@footprintsacademy.com.

Only students who attend Trailblazers may make use of this room. During school hours we will be in our classroom:-) Please don't hesitate to contact Scott if you have any additional questions.

Tomorrow is our Student Council speech day (9:15 a.m. in the cafeteria)!! Good luck to everyone running.

Homework: Read for 20 minutes, final copy of memoirs due Thursday, Basil project due 10/3, finish math if needed. If you took home your cooking notebook, bring it back tomorrow--we will be cooking!