December 16th, 2010

It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring. He went to bed and bonked his head and couldn't get up till the morning.

Hello Thursday! This day has gone by much faster than these past few days. I started off my morning very early because Kylie and I had to finish our prank that we (and Jordin and Nathan) played on Connor. (It involved alarm clocks, shoes, and video games)

Unfortunately, we missed morning meeting because of our crazy escapades of the morning. But we finally got to school. Leah and Alex weren't here today and we missed them very much!

We worked on FLVS (I finally got through my chemistry lesson!!!) and then we had brain break. Since it was warmer outside today we got to do brain break on the green in front of school. We played Blob and Octopus tag. Then we worked on some more FLVS (during which I had a water spilling accident) and in no time it was lunch! Mira and I got food from Shades to go, and then everyone met up for kickball. My team had an awesome day and we won!!!

When we got back to school we watched Channel One and had a quick meeting with Mrs. Amy, and then we started another FLVS block. I finished my french homework and continued studying for my algebra two semester exam (EEK!). Then the other Mrs. Amy (Corchis) and Lily brought some amazing cupcakes! They were very yummy. And now the school (or whats left of it) is getting ready to clean. And then tonight I get to go to the REP theater to see Hannah's Christmas Show! YAY!

December 15th, 2010

HAHAHA....

Well, we've hit yet another Wednesday. What an accomplishment! :)

This morning elementary presented their projects, which were very good, and Mira and Leah presented their commercial for their project. All of them were very good!

Then we had flvs time, where I began studying for the algebra 2 semester exam, exciting huh? Not!

Then around 10:30, I went over to Amavida to meet with Mrs. Amy for one of my big check-ins. (and I got my ITBS scores, which by the way... I AM AMAZING AT VOCABULARY! haha)

Then by the time I got back, it was almost lunch. Kickball today was incredibly successful. We switched up teams since Connor and Jordin weren't there. I had the same team, the only difference was that we got Nathan and traded Davis for Mira. My team won, and all of us played really well! Ellee was definitely the star of the team. She even caught one of McKenzie's balls!!!

After kickball we had music. For a little while it was all of the girls, and we practiced TNT and Back To December.

Then we had another flvs block, and I worked hard in my chemistry class. I have come to the conclusion that I understand what is going on in chemistry, it just takes patience. So I'm working on it.

And after watching some funny videos, we are now about to clean!

December 14th, 2010

ABCCCCCCCCCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.... Now I know my ABC's, next time won't you sing with me!

Haha, thats my song of the day, and it's dedicated to Kylie ! ;)

My day was very uneventful, but still fun! We had the ever present morning meeting, that I actually made in time to attend for once! Then FLVS. I spent alllll morning on my algebra test, and I am now at the semester exam!!!! YAY! I then spent the rest of the morning reading my amazing book!

Brain break was inside today and we played a really fun game! It was kind of like catch, and it involved a banjo and Mr. Randy screaming, "YOU'RE OUT!" Very fun.

At lunch, instead of playing kickball, all of the high school girls, Alyssa, and Jordin stayed inside and played Truth or Dare (the G-rated version, haha). We had some funny questions and dares.

Then I made my amazing three week schedule for Mrs. Amy and came up with three synonyms for AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE. And I spent the rest of the afternoon just doing some school and hanging out. Oh what an awesome life I lead... haha!

And now I am going to clean, and then maybe go see the other kids play some tennis, it's exciting! Au revoir!

December 13th, 2010

And we're back to Monday...

After an extremely eventful weekend filled with the high school christmas party, friends in town, and christmas tree shopping and decorating, we are not back at school.

This morning I missed most of morning meeting (I had a pretty slow start) but came in at the end of the whip. We went into an FLVS block that I spent working on my french homework and my long overdue organizing time. I then studied for my last module test for algebra before the exam (I am hoping to be completed with it by Friday).

We had brain break inside today since it was FREEZING outside! We played a rythym game and a partner game. Then it was PBL time.

Mrs. Amy talked to us about our paper and then we had to decide how we are going to present our Civil War project. Kylie and I decided that it's probably best to just show our video. And McKenzie and I are in charge of the Friday in-school Christmas party, so that should be fun. I then spent the rest of this block trying to fix a set of lights that we have in the school. Half of them burned out. And after replacing two, receiving help from Jordin, Nathan, and Kylie, and then going as far as to try and replace the whole set, we came to the unfortunate conclusion that the lights are busted.

Once that fiasco was over with, it was lunch time, and kickball! I was very reluctant to go play kickball today, but I still did. It wasn't too freezing. Unfortunately, my team lost. But there were only 8 of us playing. Ellee had the best run of the day because when running to first base, Nathan decided to get her out by throwing the ball at her feet, which in turn caused her to collapse. But she was okay and had an awesome recovery!

Music was next on our schedule. We came up with a new/temporary name for our band called "The Random Misfits." But I really like it! We then went over our set list and worked on two songs, TNT and Gives You Hell. I think that we are going to have a concert sometime in January.

After music we started another FLVS block and I started my last algebra test, which I have yet to finish, and now I think that we are going to clean. It's been a good day!

Literary Analysis #2

I am reading 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson. It is about a young girl named Ginny who sets off on an adventure across Europe following instructions from her deceased aunt through letters that she has left Ginny. This book is very modern, it was only published in 2006 and the setting is around this time. That makes the character, Ginny, very relatable. So far, the main characters that I have encountered are Ginny, Richard (her aunt's old roommate), and Keith (her "starving artist" and eventual love interest). Right now, Ginny doesn't really understand what is going on. She is just following her Aunt's letters. I don't know much about her character yet.

I really enjoy this book so far. I think that it is thrilling to think that a girl my age would all of a sudden go to Europe without her family and friends and no connection to the outside world. That is a very brave thing to do and I think that by the end of the book she will learn so much about herself and about what happiness really means.

Literary Response #1

The book that I am reading right now is called 13 Little Blue Envelopes and is written by Maureen Johnson. The genre is realistic fiction. This book is about a 17 year old girl named Ginny. Her aunt recently passed away and left her with 13 little blue envelopes. The first one instructs her to go to Europe and she embarks on a crazy adventure. Through her journey, she learns more about herself, learns what happiness truly is, and even finds love along the way. The main theme of this book is to stay true to who you are and to never give up, and to even have some fun along the way of this crazy ride that we call life.

December 9th, 2010

Today we are doing school at Panera's!

This morning we all relocated school to Panera's. We got here at 8:30 and once we all got settled, we had morning meeting in the back of the restaurant. It was really cool. We even did a whip!

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Then we went into FLVS time. I actually got a lot of school work done today and am almost at my semester exam for algebra! YAY! My brain break consisted of walking over to Ulta's with McKenzie and Kylie to buy makeup remover. Then I did an algebra phone oral and at noon we got some lunch.

It was funny watching everyone in Panera's looking at us wondering what we are doing. We've only had to explain our school to a few people though.



So now, after eating lunch, we are just conversing and getting ready to go to the movie! The elementary kids left earlier to go see Tangled and the rest of us are seeing Unstoppable, AKA "The Train Movie."

It's been a very fun day! Oh and then tonight all of the high school girls are going over to McKenzie's house to get beautified for the big high school christmas party tomorrow, I can't wait!!!

December 8th, 2010

It's WED-NES-DAY!

Morning meeting and a whip started our morning, and then an flvs block. I worked on chemistry and algebra and spent some time on my civil war paper. Brain break was the shortest one of all time, a grand total of five minutes because it was freezing outside again today! I have yet to be completely warm at school. Then we worked on some more flvs and soon enough, it was time for lunch and kickball.

Unfortunately, my team lost in kickball today. It was just a bad game from the beginning. Sorry guys.

After kickball, it was time for music! We learned a song that the girls had previously picked, Better Than Revenge by Taylor Swift, and it is definitely a challenge, but once its done I think that it will sound great. We also attempted to play I Love Rock N' Roll, but it didn't work out very well. ha ha

After music we came back to school and I wrote down some lyrics just for fun, and now we are starting cleaning early today so that the school will be extremely clean for the HMH group thats coming in tomorrow.

Tomorrow our school is going to Panera!!!! and then we are spending our afternoon seeing a movie. FUN FUN!

December 7th, 2010

Today is my first day back at school after DISNEY WORLD!

Disney was a lot of fun! And I finally got over my fear of riding Rock N' Roller Coaster!!!

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We left for Disney on Thursday and got back last night. During the trip we rode a lot of rides, and just had fun spending time with each other! We rode splash mountain a lot (8 times!) and it was so much fun! And Hannah finally rode Space Mountain, which was a big accomplishment for her. Overall, the trip was great. But I am exhausteddddd.

So today we started with morning meeting, as usual. We had a whip and then went right into an flvs block. But I worked on PBL this whole block. I wrote a lot of my civil war paper. Then, because I was freezinggggg, I skipped brain break and went home to get on more appropriate attire for the winter weather.

Then it was time for our official PBL block, but I did my french homework and worked some more on my civil war paper. At lunch, I went to Cowgirl with Alyssa and then it was time for kickball! There weren't many of us playing today. My team consisted of Kylie, Connor, Ellee, and me. I even caught one of Mason's kickballs!

After kickball, we came back to school and worked on flvs some more. I FINALLY submitted a chemistry assignment!!! And then the high school side spent a good 20 minutes discussing our party on Friday night, haha.

And now its time to clean!

December 1st, 2010

Wow, it's been awhile!

Today is the first day of December and I couldn't be happier about it! We started our morning off with our usual morning meeting and whips. Then we went into an flvs block. I didn't get much done this morning, it was just one of those days! haha

Then we had brain break where we played octopus tag and steal the bacon. After brain break, Kylie and I spent our PBL time sending off emails to our experts with our projects. And once we were done, McKenzie and I took a trip to Target and bought some christmas decorations which we will soon be putting up in the school!

Then we played kickball, and my team won as usual. :) hehe

Music was next, and it was one of the best ones yet! We practiced a few of our songs and perfected one of them. I think that we are almost ready for a concert.

After that I worked on some more flvs and now it's time for cleaning!

This year, one of my favorite things that I've done in school is made an Abraham Lincoln interview. Jordin was Abe, and Kylie and I interviewed him. I really think that it turned out well and it will provide people with an insight into President Lincoln's views on slavery. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlj9u1ksAVE

Well tomorrow I am off to Disney with the McNamara's,Corchis', and my family!!! I am so excited!!!!!!