1,000 Points
Congratulations to Donavon Boatright on reaching the 1,000 point career mark during the 2016-2017 season! We are so proud of Donavon and all the Cougars!
Geometry
In Geometry, we designed a park! We used scale factor, area, ratios and proportions, which we have been learning about this semester. They named their parks and everyone included a pool, a playing field and a dog park. They also added at least 2 or more areas to their park. Many students were very creative.
Science with Mrs. Lindsey
This week honors biology students used indicators to test the presence of organic biomolecules. They also attempted to transfer enough energy to a gummy worm to elicit a chemical change as we move in to our unit on macroscopic energy transfers.
Honors anatomy students learned how to use a sphygmomanometer to take blood pressure. Students took readings at rest, while supine, and following exercise. They also palpated eight superficial pulse points.
Dual enrollment anatomy students created their own hematocrit tubes and tested their blood to determine blood type. Students used the tubes to determine what percent of their blood is composed of erythrocytes. This data can be used to assess blood viscosity, anemias, etc.
Honors Zoology
Honors Zoology the students began studying the group of invertebrates called Echinoderms. A few of the animals that belong to this group are starfish, brittle star, sea urchins, and sand dollars. Today the students dissected starfish. They had a great time and were surprised at how complex the anatomy of the organism was!
Honors English
This past week Honors English II read Fahrenheit 451. This is a classic dystopian novel, set in a future that, instead of putting out fires, ignites them. In this strange, fictional world, books are burned so that citizens avoid melancholy, disparate points of view, and anarchy. The few novels left in this efficient and technologically advanced state are stashed away, hidden in ceiling vents. In honor of those brave rebels who save books, Honors English II students hid a few classics in the classroom ceiling. Each class hid a book that the following English class had to find and “save.” This picture of Bryce Robinson shows a book found, fittingly, above a fire alarm.
Show Choir
Steak Dinner will be held on April 1, 2017! Tickets are $85 and will go on sale on March 8. Invitations will be mailed soon. Last week, Show Choir spent the weekend at Acro Dance Express Studio choreographing the show for the Evening With Friends. This annual event will take place on April 1. Mrs. Hollis and Ms. Dee Holt worked with the students. They worked extremely hard and accomplished everything they had planned.
Honors EnglishIII
This week in Honors English III, juniors have written their Six-Word Memoirs in the style of Ernest Hemingway’s famous six-word novel. Their goal was to express their life story in only six words – quite a daunting task!
Costa Rica
Danny Magrans, 3 parents and 25 students are on the adventure of a lifetime! Over a 10 day time span the group will travel through various parts of Costa Rica immersed in the culture. Students will exchange currency, speak the language and interact with members of these communities. Trips to waterfalls, jungles, a local school and more are planned. Stay up to date on what is happening through their blog! Some areas are remote and internet and phone access is limited, but we will continue to update the blog throughout and after the trip!
Dance
Varsity Dance – All girls interested in trying out for the Varsity Dance Team need to attend one or both days of the upcoming Varsity Dance Clinic. The clinic will be Tuesday, Feb 21 and Thursday, Feb 23, from 3:15-4:30 in the Aux Gym. There will be dancers, dance teachers and dance coaches to help teach technique and skills needed for tryouts. Please email Theresia Burchett, tbburchett@aol.com if you are interested or to ask questions.
FCA
FCA meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:15AM in Coach Williams’ room. We invite all US students to attend.
Box Tops
This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA. The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects. Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone! Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.
Social Media
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Today, Monday, February 20, we had to part ways from a gorgeous village and its people. The culture here is so different. To watch my students blend in so perfectly made me proud for what I am. A teacher.
While I spoke to many native kids the dreams of some resonated so profoundly. Danny wants to be a soccer player. Alejandra an English teacher, and Julia who simply wanted to meet an American girl. The biggest dream came from the director of the school who would simply like three things: a roof that desperately needs to be repaired, ceiling fans due to the fact that the classes can get so very hot, and the biggest of his dreams is to provide soccer uniforms for his students who currently play in their school uniforms: blue khakis, white shirts and most of them barefoot.
While we came baring gifts the smiles on my students’ faces when they were playing soccer or sharing a snack with the Costa Rican students assured me of one thing. “Sometimes the secret of having it all is knowing that you ready do.” I think my students now understand it doesn’t take much to make one happy and how much more we can do to make a difference. Our mission now is to share what we have with others. We do this not only because they have needs but also because when we give we also receive.
Sometimes you have to be willing to get in the boat and sometimes you have to be willing to jump out and push.
What a life lesson! Sometimes it’s good to hop in the boat and ride the peaceful current. However sometimes one gets stuck. To continue “running the motor” deeper in the mud is like to continue digging oneself deeper in the “proverbial ditch” thinking that it will help. Sometimes you have to make a different decision. Sometimes one has to jump out and challenge the norms and potential threats to rescue oneself from the current situation or problem.
