Holy PINK batman!!!! When walking down the hallway today, everyone was super impressed with how much pink spirit we had. We even got a compliment from Mrs. Meier!!! Great job Team Erickson!!! Let's do it again tomorrow and wear those Sweats. No Drugs...No Alcohol...No SWEAT!!! And, for these kids it is really sinking in and I am beginning to BELIEVE that they honestly will have NO SWEAT saying NO to drugs.
Today, MCC was in the house. They were sooooooooo much fun!!! Kevin, Mike, and Tauzha once again did a great job sharing information on how drugs are dangerous. Today's focus was alternatives to doing drugs. MCC is all about being out in nature and doing positive things for the environment. They stressed that soon, these kids can also volunteer for MCC on local projects in Billings. However, they stressed that in order to be in MCC you can't do drugs or alcohol. Using a chainsaw, sledgehammer, or dealing with wild bears would not be a good idea or safe for anyone on a crew if you were high or had been drinking. Then, the kids made I-Pod pledges and shared them up on the Elmo with the class. They had to use the statement, I pledge to _____________________ instead of doing ____________________. Mine was, I pledge to play basketball instead of doing illegal drugs. What was your child's? If they can remember theirs and share it with you write the word IPOD in the planner for $10 tomorrow. I especially LOVE the high dreams of Max. He shared his in class, so I know it is ok to share it here as well. If you can't read it, it says...I plan to marry a Victoria Secret model and play for the NFL instead of doing drugs. Crack me up!!!! Reminds me of the show with Bill Cosby called, Kids Say the Darndest Things. Hilarious!!!! Also ask your kiddos about the game that they learned to play with their friends. I tried to film it, but it was so dang funny that I couldn't hold still. Haylee was our winner. Have your child show you their best YEEHAW. If they can (and I would stand back for this one), write YEEHAW in the planner for another $10 tomorrow. LOL!!!!
In Lead 21, we read a great story about an alternative energy source. Look at all the skills we did with it!!!! They are learning a ton. Tomorrow, they will attempt this same activity with a different story using this one as a guide. We will keep practicing until I feel they are ready for mastery.
Mrs. Auch, the kids' Science teacher, has a special treat for our class. We get to go on a field trip to the National Weather Center!!!! This is such an honor, and I for one am looking forward to finding out just how all those machines/tools work down there in order to predict this crazy Montana weather, along with hurricanes, tornadoes, and other weather storms around our nation. We will go around 10 and be there for an hour on October 30th. Afterwards, we will walk a block to Fuddruckers for lunch. Could this day get any better?????? Kids already put in their lunch order for either a hotdog, hamburger, or cheeseburger, and it will be ready and waiting for them when they get there. Sweet! Each student needs to bring back the signed permission slip and the money needed. We talked in class about how it will come out uneven and pennies will be needed. If you could be so kind and just round up to $7 total that would be awesome. I really don't feel like dealing with a bunch of change and pennies. I told the kids we will just leave it for a tip. (roughly 27 cents). If you want to send the exact amount that is fine too. Please do that as soon as possible. CASH only please. Thanks! And THANK YOU Mrs. Auch!!!!
Homework tonight is spelling, page 63. They have to find 10 misspelled words and write them correctly. They also need to study those spelling words. I did fix the marooned spelling word. Clearly, I would NOT be taking the alternate test. It may also be due to my age increase coming up! Ha Ha!
Have a wonderful evening!!!
