Lutheran Schools

It's National Lutheran Schools' Week! Yahoo! What do you like about attending First Immanuel Lutheran School? How would your life be different if you went to a public school?

Use Your Talents Well

In my room (and Mr. Everts'), there is a poster that says:

God gave you talents as a gift;

Praise God by using your talents well.

First, tell what talents you believe God gave you. Then, talk about how you could use your talents well. What would you need to do to use your talents well?

Jobs

If you had to decide on a lifelong profession right now, what job would you choose and why?

Make a Difference

You can make a huge difference in your surroundings if you are willing to work hard to make a change. Pick something that you would like to change at school and write a persuasive letter to whoever is in charge and tell the person the change you think should be made. Be positive and give suggestions for how the change could happen. Remember, this is not a chance to bash someone or something, but instead a chance to lobby for a change.

Examples of topics could include: students shouldn't have homework, more recess time, let students pick the classes they take instead of having to take all of the subjects, longer passing time between classes, etc....

Reincarnation

In Social Studies, we have been talking about other world religions (Buddhism and Hinduism). Since they believe in reincarnation (and we obviously do not), I want you to put yourselves in their shoes. If you were to be reincarnated tomorrow, what would you come back as? You could be a human, animal, or a plant. You could be from the United States, Germany, Honduras, China, Russia, Kenya, or wherever you want. You could be of any nationality you choose. Just pick something to come back as and tell us why.

The Sky Didn't Look Right

Finish this story starter:

It all started on Monday morning when several citizens of (your town) noticed that the sky didn't look quite right.

Your Own Presidential Inauguration

President-elect Barak Obama will officially be sworn into office this Tuesday and with any new president comes much hoopla, called inauguration. There will be balls, live music, dancing, food, other parties, speeches, and more. This year, inauguration will cost over 150 million dollars. Wow!

Pretend that you were the one elected to be our country's next president. If you could plan your inauguration, what would it be like? Some questions to consider are: Where would you host it? What musicians would be there? What type of food would you have (any company from McDonald's to Red Lobster to the most expensive catering company could cater it)? What would you wear? What would your speech be about? Would there be any fun decorations, giveaways, fireworks, etc....?

Mini-Me

What would your life be like if you were only 6 inches tall? What would you be able to do that you can't currently do? What wouldn't you be able to do anymore? Would you like being 6" tall? Why or why not?

Christmas Memories

Christmas is less than two weeks away! Share some of your favorite Christmas memories or traditions from years past.

New Rules

Imagine you are stranded on a tropical island with your classmates. You have no supervision, no rules, no leader, no McDonald's etc... How would you choose a leader? What jobs would you need? What rules would you have? What if someone broke the rules? (There was a brief reality t.v. show like this called Kid Nation)

Hero

This Blog is for 8th hour with Miss Mayyou only and is in addition to the weekly blog Miss Miller assigned below.

Which hero are you presenting for the week?

Finish this Story

Sunday's Snowfall Inspired this Story Starter:

I knew my family shouldn't have drove home from Minnesota after Thanksgiving, but mom and dad wanted to be back for school and work. We should have waited a day with the big snowfall the meteorologists were predicting. As we were heading home, the sky was getting dark and the snow was coming down hard, the blinding sort of snowfall that is made worse by light shining into it. We still had at least 3 hours to go, but I wasn't sure we would make it. The next thing I knew, the tires were spinning out beneath us and we were zipping around in circles on the highway before landing 20 yards away in the ditch. Thankfully no one was hurt, but we were in rough shape. Mom and dad's cell phones were dead and there were no other cars around.

What happens next? That's up to you-write the ending to this snowbound experience!

Showing our Thankfulness

This blog includes a small assignment, so you may want to get started right away! Thanksgiving is only 6 days away and what a better time to show your parents how thankful you are for them!

Step 1: Do something that will serve your parents. This will show them your thankful love in action. Ideas include, but are not limited to: doing the dishes, volunteering to fold the laundry, straightening up the shoe closet, taking out the trash, raking the last few stray leaves, writing them a letter or poem to say how grateful you are to have them as parents, etc.....

Step 2: Write about the experience. What did you do to help out? What was the reaction of your parents or the person you helped? How did you feel afterwards?

Don't forget to make your response at least 100 words.

A Veteran's Thank You

After celebrating Veteran's Day, we all should have a good idea of how much our veterans have sacrificed to make sure our rights are protected and we are a country where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness can exist. Write a letter to a pretend or real veteran, thanking him/her for the sacrifices made. Be sure to specifically tell the veteran what rights you are grateful to have because of his/her efforts.

(this blog must be 100 words)

Here is a poem to inspire you:

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN , not the reporter,who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN , not the poet,who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN , not the campus organizer,who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN , not the lawyer,who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN , not the politician,Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN ,who salutes the Flag.

It is the VETERAN,who serves under the Flag, !

Thankful

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we have a lot to be thankful for. Brainstorm a list of the top 25 things for which you are thankful and write them in your blog. Please number your list. (For this week only, you do not need to have a 100-word entry. )

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever!"

Pet Peeves

We all have things that drive us bonkers at times. What are some of your "pet peeves" and why? Be sure to "guard your mouth" (watch what you say) so that you do not offend anyone. In other words, do not talk about anyone who may annoy you. This is a chance to talk about the things that annoy you.

Here are some examples of my "pet peeves":

Finger nails scratching on a chalkboard,

When my sister calls me before 8:00 am on Saturday mornings

When people say inappropriate words that are not glorifying to God in my class.

Finish this story

Complete the following story starter:

I saw this amazing pair of shoes sitting next to my grungy sneakers and by chance, they just happened to be the perfect size. I decided to try them on. First I slipped on the left shoe and laced it up. As soon as the right shoe was on my foot I felt as if I was in a whirlwind and the next thing I knew, I was standing smack-dab in the middle of...................

Comfort

As the weather becomes cooler and the air is crisp, I enjoy the cozy, comfortable things in life. I start making more soups, wearing my favorite worn-in sweatshirts, and snuggling in under my down comforter at home. All of these things make me feel warm and comfortable. In your entry this week, talk about and describe the things that make you feel comfortable. Maybe there is a certain room in your house or a certain place that makes you feel comfortable. Perhaps you have a stuffed animal from your childhood that used to (or still does) comfort you. It could even be a person with whom you feel very safe and comfortable. No matter what or who it is, describe what it is that makes you feel safe and comfortable.

Mad Scientist

Tonight is the Mad Science event at school and I am sure there will be some neat experiments to see as well Science to be learned. Pretend that you are a Mad Scientist who has just created a new potion that will have magical or crazy results if used. Tell about your magic potion and what ills it can cure or what amazing things it can do. Don't forget to use at least 100 words in your answer! Brew-ha-ha-ha away......

Vacation Mania

I love to travel and I find that most people do as well. I've had some far reaching trips (China, Australia, Fiji, and Mexico) as well as some nearby trips (Minnesota, Chicago, camping). I've enjoyed a crazy road trip out west, adventure filled trips (whitewater rafting), and family vacations where things just kept going wrong (flat tires, sunburn, getting sick on the airplane). No matter where I travel and who I travel with, I have a great time and lots of memories to share! In your blog this week, tell about your most memorable vacation or trip ever.

In Fiji on a Missions Trip when I was 16!

Whitewater Rafting with my family (I'm in the front)