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Just in case you guys didn't see my comment

You are absolutely right...I became a Nobel Peace Prize recipient for my work on organic magnetic resonance using high density coils...oh wait that was a dream...
I got engaged two weeks ago in Italy. That's all

The Big News

Try to guess what the "big news" is in the world of Mr. D?

Post your guess and try to win a prize...

travis barker

did you hear about the plain crash

Move Over Einstein...

What happened this morning 9/10/08 at 1:30 am? Hint is that it could very well change the world as we know it. Another hint is that it is not happening in the USA but, will definitely effect the way we all live.

Give up??? Look at these links below especially the rap video:

http://www.livescience.com/mysteries/080909-llm-lhc-faq.html

http://www.rte.ie/live/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50ZssEojtM (Big Bang Rap Video)

In the Mouth of the Wolf

Peace

Football Season around the corner

When is the first Game and has anyone asked Mr. Buelow/Mr. Valacak for extra credit to go to the game? Someone take the ball and organize a get together (maybe Andrew's) to meet before the game. Don't forget Green and Gold Fridays and be sure to drink your Ovaltine...

Peace

Welcome Back!!!

Gentlemen,

I hope you have a wonderful year and remember to start this day off how you would like every day to begin. Big smiles, open minds and ready to get your learn on. Please say hello to everyone for me. I will be looking to come to the football games this year and I think this is a great way for many of you to get into the school spirit. So, lets make a deal to meet at the stadium on October 3rd. Correct me if I'm wrong on the date (I know you will).

The only assignment I have for you today is to catch me up on your summers. Give me a quick note on something interesting you did (I know everyone has asked you that but, that's because we are interested).

Ciao for now (that's pronounced chow...meaning goodbye)

Dreams

If you were given one year to fulfill a dream opportunity what would you do? The catch…you must give up your current life.

Think of an opportunity that could change your life and open many doors for you. There must be great risk involved in this decision and it has to be difficult to make.

What is the opportunity?

What would you do?

How would your life change?

What type of decision making process did you use to come to this conclusion?

What are the Pros and Cons for this decision?

7th period Guys...

Describe your dream career. Also, what do you think would be fair compensation for this career? What kind of benefits do you expect to receive from this career?

6th period Guys (Tree Reflection)

You were all told to draw tree with no direction and then answer questions about it. You were then asked to draw another tree, again with no directions. Upon completion, you were told what each question/answer meant and what they demonstrated about your tree.

Now I would like you to reflect in what ways did your tree change? Why did you make the changes and what guided you in that direction? If you were to draw another tree, what would change if anything?

Memories

Well well well, look who came crawling back to me. Enough of my gloating, i have a question for everyone. As you all know, Walt Disney World and Disneyland has been reveired as The Happeist Place on Earth. I myself have ventured forth into its mysterious gates only to find overpriced souvineirs.....and magic.

If you have ever been to either disneyland or world, what was your foundest memory?

This question is only open to those who have been there.

Dark Matter

What does this video tell us about science in the future? What is your prediction or hypothesis for why emit a distorted image across the universe?

Theme Music (6th Period)

Today Mr. D let you hear his theme music (Carmina Burana by Carl Orff). For the assignment this weekend I want you to describe your theme music. Explain why you chose it and what it makes you feel like. Provide a link right on the blog if you can.

Have a great weekend.

Welcome Back!!!

Finally, its great to be back in class with all of you guys. All I have to say is Thank You for being able to go with flow. That is exactly what we will be talking about during class. Being able to deal with change ie (schedule, class location, times etc.) and adapting and overcoming adversity of various types. The question today is...How does it feel when your schedule changes or things don't go your way. Also, does change make you feel positive or negative?

The Last Brick in the Wall

This looks like my last day taking over Mr.D's job. Though don't worry, if he get's lazy you'll bet I'll be there talking smack. Anywho, this time I'll like to ask did you think this week was a long one or a short one? You can call me crazy if you want, but this week was a fast one. Just because of "no school after testing" one day, and the "late start" the next. Well that's all, and tell Mr.D this, "Who needs a Pit of Death if you can just impale people with his pointy, elf shoes?"

Testing or Wasting away?

Thanks a lot guys for getting me fired by Mr.D. I was one step away in getting my promotion. Oh well. So...anyways; if you you done the testing yesterday, what did you think was the hardest subject on the test, and do you think they should have spread it out more? Five tests in one day is one VERY SERIOUS PAIN IN THE NECK! I couldn't think of anything after that

What is the craziest thing you ever done?

Since Mr. D is too lazy to post a question, and I got inspired by Gaz (P.S don't tell Mr.D what I'm doing or what I said, or I'll get FIRED!). I didn't really know what to say so now I want you tell me what is the craziest thing you ever done! If it's too personal, then I'll understand, if not tell us all. Just to make you feel easy I'll tell mine. One time a picked a fight with a sled, and got run over. See! You try!

Whishin

Hey everyone, Gaz here. You know, with the growing dangers in the world today, most of us have forgoton about the simpler things. One of these things is dreaming and yes, wishing upon a star.

I'd like to know something from y'all,
Have your dreams ever come true?

And if so, what was it?

7th Period

There are many diseases associated with poor hygiene. Name some of them. What can happen if you don't get rid of it.

6th Period (Have you ever felt like?)

Have you ever felt Deja vu?
Have you ever experienced a coincidence such as talking about someone that you haven't seen in months and they suddenly appear that day?

Why do these things happen?
What does it have to do with positive thinking?

7th period Question for thought

Where can bacteria grow close to you?
How can you easily get rid of it?

Positive Outcome

Give a positive outcome to a negative situation...

Example: Poor grades causing you to work harder (cause/effect)

Positive/Negative Energy

(6th period) Accordng to our lesson yesterday, what is the 6th sense?
Also, how can positive or negative energy spread to others or change their mood? Give example

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Spring is in the Air...

What is important about tomorrow?

Tonight I want you to all sit in silence for ten minutes without any distractions (T.V., computer, gameboard, cards, etc)
Record how this felt and what you thought about
Did you think about school related things?
Did you worry about things?
Did you fall asleep or get tired?
Did you watch the clock?
Was it relaxing?
Did it make you feel anxious?
Did you like the activity?
Were you comfortable with the silence?
Were you able to achieve total silence? Why or why not.

Record all answers (no verbals)

New For This Weekend!!!

Find out what Formula One race is being held this weekend (in what country).

Also, during this weekend please record how much time you (ACTUALLY) spend on your homework and assignments. Seperate each assignment and subject when recording this time frame. Finish the self assessment documents that Mrs. C handed out (we've been working on), be ready to go over at the start of class on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend and be safe.

What Are My Responsibilities?

I want all of you to take a moment to think about what you have to accomplish between today and Monday the 17th. We are quickly approaching Spring Break and I want all of you to be AWARE OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...
Please list them in the blog.

I like the blog!

The blog looks great. Remember Jocco is watching you all!

Visitor

6th period Guys

What was the visitor's name yesterday who came to our 6th period class?

What was his last profession?

Why did he decide to change jobs?

What do you think will be his greatest challenge as a new teacher?

7th Period Guys

Why is it important to pay attention to the products you use when doing laundry?

List three important steps in the laundry cycle

My 1st Post

This is the blog we will be using for Life and Learning Strategies. I would like you guys to practice logging on to the blogger and answer a few questions to showe me that you can access the page.

1. When was the last lunar eclipse?
2. How far away is the Sun?