2008 Relay Races!!!

Our advisory competed in Monday's third annual advisory relay races, performing impressively in all legs. Special mention goes to Dante for his superhuman effort at crabwalking--jaws were dropping left and right. Although our advisory didn't win, we had one heck of a good time, and I'm particularly proud of the good spirits and good sportsmanship our advisory displayed throughout. Here are some pictures to give you a sense of the action:


AND THEY'RE OFF!!!


Sam carrying a tennis ball on a spoon with total focus



(Blurry because he is crab walking too fast for technology to capture clearly)



A strong finish!

In Whose Honor?

Write a paragraph response to the movie In Whose Honor? Respond to the following statement: Native American mascots are always a sign of disrespect toward native groups of people. If you agree, give supporting statements from the movie to illustrate your point. If you disagree, use specific examples to show your point. Be sure to follow the "hamburger" method of paragraph writing. Think carefully about your topic sentence and your conclusion.

*** Remember to use your first name, "Nekrosius," and your class period number when you sign your post (do NOT put your last name). Also, if you choose to respond to what another classmate wrote, please do so in a respectful manner.

To The Dunes!!!

This past Monday the entire seventh grade visited the Indiana Dunes for a science field trip. The weather came through, with light winds and beautiful views of the lake. The kids took several different measurements of humidity, biodiversity, and other metrics across different zones of succession. And along the way, they also ran into some giant insects, sunshine, and an overall wonderful afternoon: