National Sibling Day

How many brothers and sisters do you have? What are their names? How old are they?

What are 4 things you like doing with them?

What are 4 things you don't like doing with them?

i have 2 siblings. 1 is a boy and on is a girl. my sisters name is jamie.
and my brothers name is warren. jamie is 13 and my brother is 17

i cant stand my brother and sister

Cell Phone

Do you think cell phones should be allowed in school ?  Why?  Give three good reasons

Zhou Dynasty

These are pictures of the Zhou Dynasty.  Write 5 sentences describing what you see.
i saw many thins in the video
i saw artifacts
i also saw people 
i saw things from different religons
there pictures are really cool!

Welcome

What did you do during spring break?

i slept
i went to church
i ate food
i went to downtown
i did my homework

Spring Break

What do you plan on doing during spring break?

Click on this Ropes Course.

i have no plans on spring break

Spring

Today is the first day of spring.

What are 6 things that you can do in spring?

shopping
go to the park
play with friends
volleyball
soccer
basketball

First Person in Space

First Space Walk from Lee Ranaldo on Vimeo.

Watch this video.

Write down 4 things that you saw about the first person walking in outer space.

he has a helmet
he was walking in space
he had a space suit
he also had this thing to breath

Super Kid

What are 4 ways you are a super kid?

smart
strong
confident
nice

PI Day

 Today is PI (3.14) day. 
 Make a list of 10 types of pie. 
 What is your favorite type of pie?

pumpkin pie
cookies and cream pie
apple pie
lemon pie
rasberry pie
chocolate pie
my favorite pie is cookies and cream pie

Random Acts of Kindness

This is Random Acts of Kindness Week.

What are 4 "Random Acts of Kindness" you can show?

say hi every morning to my classmates 
i will share my food at lunch
i will give my friends a friendly hug 
im going to give my friends candy

Underground Railroad

Sunday was Harriet Tubman Day.  She was one of the most famous conductors of the Underground  Railroad.

Part 1:  Use this link to choose the 5 most interesting facts to you about the Underground Railroad.

Part 2:  Use this link to write 4 great sentences about who Harriet Tubman was and why she was important.

The book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe, was apparently based on the life of Josiah Henson.
Professional bounty hunters stalked them so that they could return the slaves back to the plantation owners. Many African-Americans died while trying to escape to freedom.
During the day, they would stay in safe houses. Often people who ran the safe houses would hang a lit lantern outside their homes letting the fugitives know their house was “safe.”
During the seventeenth century, Africans were brought to the United States to work as slaves.
Plantation owners used slaves to work their farms.

Working Moms

Today is "National Working Woman's Day".  Many people believe that being a stay-at-home mom is a full time job.  Do you agree or disagree?  Write an excellent 4 sentence paragraph explaining your answer.

i think that women do have a full time job! they work for their children too. they have to clean their cloths and feed them food. women that stay at home do have a full time job

National Sauce Month

March is "National Sauce Month".  What is your favorite sauce?  What is it used on?  What does it taste like?  What does it look like? What does it smell like?  

my favorite sauce is salsa. i use it on chips! it taste a little spicy. it has veggies too! it smells like pizza

Iditarod Race

The Iditarod Race began on March 2 in Alaska.

Use this resource to write a good 5 sentence summary of the race.

Be sure to answer the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, HOW, and WHY.

Add a picture.

Iditarod began on march 2
it is a dog race in Alaska
dogs were in the race
many people watched the race 

Camping

Today, in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was founded.

Have you ever been camping?  

If yes, where did you go?  What did you do?  Was it fun?  Who did you go with?

If no, where would you go camping?  What do you think it would be like?

no i never been camping before. i think it will be really fun. i will go camping in marin headlands!

National Dental Month

February is National Children's Dental Month.

What are 6 things you can do to take care of your teeth?

You can brush your teeth
You can floss
You can not eat candy
You can use mouth wash
You can not eat hard things

National Panda Day

Today is National Panda Day.

Click on here

Choose the 3 most interesting facts.

Add a picture or video of a panda.

3 facts

• Giant panda have a lifespan of around 20 years in the wild.
• Giant pandas eat as much as 10 kg (22 lb) of bamboo a day
• The scientific name for the giant panda is ‘ailuropoda melanoleuca’.

Quiet!

Today is National Quiet Day!

Make a list of 10 things you can do being completely silent.

homework
read
write
eat
watch tv
play computer
wave hi
change cloths
draw
paint

George Washington

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.  He was the first elected President of the United States.

What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of being the first President?


2 advantages are being good and making everyone happy. 2 disadvantages are giving money and building houses

Love Your Pet Day

Today is National Love Your Pet Day.  If you could have any type of pet, what pet would you have?  Give 3 reasons.

Add a picture.

If i could have a pet it will be a panda! they are super cute and nice! But i won't make my panda live in my house I will let her go to the zoo! then I would just visit her there!!

John Glenn

Today, on February 20, 1962, John Glenn was the first person to orbit the Earth in a Friendship Space Capsule.  What do you think it must have been like for John Glenn?  What do you think he saw?  What do you think he felt?

I think John Glenn saw space. I think he felt free! i think he had a good experience.

Random Acts of Kindness

Saturday is "National Random Acts of Kindness Day".  What are four "Random Acts of Kindness" that you can do to be kind to students at school?



I can say good morning to my classmates at 1st period. i can also share snacks with my friends. I can also give my friends candy. I can also give them a party

Valentine's Day

Read this story Valentine's Day.  

Write a 5 sentence summary of Valentine's Day.

Look at this list Fun Facts.

What are 2 fun facts about Valentine's Day?

Add a heart for extra credit.

Cyber Safety

Do you have a FACEBOOK or MYSPACE account?

What safety steps do you use with strangers? How do you make sure that 14 year old girl you think you are chatting with isn't a fifty year old man with issues?

Who do you think should be responsible for cyber-safety?  Is it the government's job?  Is it FACEBOOK's job?  Is it our job?

Another Name

Today is "Get Another Name Day". Honest, I don't make these things up.  If you could give yourself another name, what would it be?  Give three reasons why you would give yourself that name.

Bonus:  Use this link Meaning of Names to find out what your name means.

I want my name to be Alex. I want my name to be Alex because it sounds like a cool name! It also is a popular name in my old school. I WANT MY NAME TO BE ALEX!!

Uniforms

Do you think that students should be required to wear uniforms at school?

What are two reasons why students should wear uniforms?

What are two reasons students should not wear uniforms?

If students were required to wear uniforms, what should they be?


in my opinion I think that its a bad idea to wear uniforms because students must have freedom to wear anything. but is also good to wear uniforms because you dont have to choose your cloths in the morning. it is also good to wear uniforms so that kids wont wear inappropriate cloths to school. students shouldn't wear uniforms because they should have the right to wear what they want. It is also good not to wear uniforms because you wouldnt know which is which.

Allowance

Write a 5 sentence paragraph to persuade your parents that your allowance should be tripled.  Give 3 good reasons.



I really want my parents to raise my allowance. I want 100 dollars per day! i will do anything my parents want me to do. And I will save the money for something I really want! they wont regret it!(:

iPAD

Write a 5 sentence paragraph persuading your parents to buy you a new iPAD.  Your paragraph should have an introductory sentences, 3 supporting reasons, and a concluding sentence.

Add a picture.

I really want an ipad!! I need it! I can search up my homework if i dont get it! i can also play games when Im bored. I also can take pictures and videos when there is an occation! I WANT A IPAD!!

This weekend

Write 6 excellent sentences about what you did this weekend.  Add a picture.

This weekend I watched the super bowl. I also went to church. Then I did my homework so that I will have a good grade. I also went to academy of science my friend and her dad. Then I ate fried chicken from popeyes. Then I readied  my cloths for today.

Ground Hog Day

Tomorrow is “Ground Hog Day.”  If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, that means we are in for six more weeks of winter.  If Phil does not see his shadow, we will have an early spring.  Make your own prediction about what Phil will, or won’t, see.  Explain explain your prediction. 

Paste a picture of a Punxsutawney Phil for extra credit.


I dont think he will see himself. I think that because it sounds like a myth.

Job

What is a career or job that you would like to have when you grow up?  
What do people in that job do?  
What training or skills are required?  
How much money do they make?  Use Salary List.

Add a picture for Extra Credit.

When i grow up i want to be a dentist. A dentist cleans peoples teeth. You well have to learn how to use tools and you must also graduate.I think you will make at least 50 dollars an hour.

Animal

What is your favorite animal?  Describe it.  Why is it your favorite animal?  Add a picture.

My favorite animal is a panda!! A panda eats bambo. Pandas are really cute too!! It is my favorite animal because they are really friendly! I LOVE PANDAS!! 

Austrailia

Today is "Australia Day".

Write down 4 important facts about Australia.

Use this link Fact Monster to help you.

Add a picture for extra credit.

  

Australia is a continent. Australia in brief has links to information sources ranging from brief overviews and fact sheets to the Year Book of Australia. Australian Stories has over 200 articles.  Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. Australia is the only nation to govern an entire continent and its outlying islands. 

This weekend

Write 5 excellent sentences about what you did this weekend.  Add a picture for extra credit.

This weekend I went to church. I also went to the mall to buy new goggles for swimming! I also went to target to get food. I was also watching tv. Then me n my mom made homemade pizza

Computet

The MacIntosh computer was introduced today in 1984.  Computers have changed a lot during the past 29 years.  What do you think computers will look like ten years from now?  What will they be able to do?

Add a picture

Ten years from now i think computers will have 3D effects! It will be really cool if they had that! I think that the computers now will be free! I cant wait to see the computers 10 years from now!

Family

Write 5 sentences describing your family.  How many people are in your family?  What are their names?  Do you have brothers and sisters?  What are their ages?


           

I have one brother and one sister in my family! My sister's name is Jamie Medina. My brothers name is Warren Medina. My mom's name is Edith! My dads name is Juanito. I am the youngest in my family

Neighborhood

Describe your neighborhood.  Add a picture.

in my neighborhood there is many stores! i live in between china town and down town!! I always go to downtown to go shop for cloths too! It is really crowded in downtown 

This weekend

What did you do this weekend?  Add a picture.



This weekend i went to downtown. I went to the mall. I also bought a new wallet! I also had to do my homework so that I wont have a bad grade. Then I went to my uncles hause because it was his birthday!!!

January 17

What are 4 things you know how to cook?

Paste a picture of one of them.

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon was the 37th President.  He was born on January 9.

What are 4 facts about him?

Use this to help you.  

Paste a picture of him here also.

3 favorite foods

Create a post with pictures of your three favorite foods.

kirby

Christmas Presents

This year I got many things for christmas!!! I even got a LOT of new shoes. I also got some of my friends new presents!