Monday, April 2, 2012

Keep Going...then have fun!

So, as we all are aware, Spring Break is almost here (Yes, only 2 days left!).  However, I want to encourage you all to keep pushing yourself until the final bell rings on Wednesday--just because it is almost break, doesn't mean you should almost break your grade by thinking you're on vacation already!


This week, all the students should be working very hard:



  • 7th grades will be completing some practice OAA tests to prepare them for the actual OAA that they will take at the end of April.
  • 8th graders will be continuing work on their persuasive speech, creating PowerPoint and notecards to aid in their speech.
  • 9th graders will be continuing their Literature Circles--looking into themes, connection, character development, etc. over Ayn Rand's dystopian novel, Anthem.

Now, once that final bell on Wednesday does ring, consider the following inexpensive ideas for some great fun over Spring Break!...(sites where these ideas were found are listed at the end of this post)



  • Get Artsy!  One of my new favorite sites is Pinterest!  This website will give you TONS of awesome ideas from how to make t-shirt scarves, to creating awesome artwork for your wall, to designing your own t-shirts.  Look up some ideas and try them with your friends!  (Seriously, they have the BEST ideas for artsy, fun crafts--I even tried making some t-shirt scarves with friends...so fun!)
  • Dance Party--enjoy some great music and fun with having friends over, along with lots of snacks, and just dance!
  • Cook!  Everyone loves trying great food so look up a random recipe and recruit friends or family to help you try to make it.  If it turns out well, you get a great treat, and if it doesn't then you at least get a fun experience.  
  • Board Games!  Have a day/night where you get out all of your board games and play them with your friend or family.  To make it interesting, have a special prize for the person/team who wins the most games!
  • Explore!  With friends or family, go on a walk or bike ride to somewhere you've never been.  Exploring new places will make you feel like you're taking a mini vacation, and it will be a little adventure as well!
  • Volunteer!  Though most people think it won't be fun, it is surprising how most people enjoy volunteering when they actually do it!  Try working at a soup kitchen or an outdoor volunteer opportunity such as Habitat for Humanity.
  • Bedroom Makeover!  Sometimes change makes us feel refreshed.  So, with the help of a friend, rearrange your bedroom--it will be fun and make you feel like you received a brand new room!
I hope everyone has a great break!


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