Which One Is YOUR Favorite?

So when it comes to video games, which gaming system is the best? We have the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, or the XBox 360? Am I missing a system? If I did, introduce it into the conversation.

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If We Had Recess ...

If we had recess, ... here are some ideas for conversation:

• If we had recess, would you work harder and stay focused on schoolwork?
• If we had recess, what would you like to do to take a break from schoolwork?
• If we had recess, would you look forward to coming to school more?

What are your thoughts? Feel free to add on to this.

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What Are YOU Good At?

I thought this was an interesting and fun idea for everyone to share what one thing they are good at. What makes you proud because you are good at it? All of us have gifts and talents and sometimes we overlook them and only see the negative in each other. Let's do the opposite and share what we are good at ...

Something Ms. D is good at is playing the piano and leading at her church. I LOVE doing it!

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Sponge Bob Anyone?

Did you know Sponge Bob is the only Nickelodeon show that started in the 1990s and is still on the air? I definitely did not grow up with Sponge Bob, but you guys did. Share your favorite shows, characters, and laughs. Have at it!

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How Serious are YOU About Your Health?

Take a look at this BrainPop video to take a closer look at what being healthy means. Write back and tell us what you learned and what you think about the issues. Is it just eating healthy, or is there more to living a long and healthy life? Is it hard to live in a healthy way? Is it important enough to you that you're already living healthy? Feel free to leave your ideas and tips ...

BrainPop

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Your Favorite Place To Go ...

If there was one place I'd like to go, it would be a window seat to stare and think. It may seem odd, but sometimes I need to think, away from all the craziness of life. Where would you go? What is your favorite place to go where life seems at peace and normal for you?

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Eastern Conference Finals ... Who Will Take It?

I know many of you are itching to talk about the series against our very own Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Ms. D. has dibs on the Bulls, of course. Talk about whatever it is you need to get out of your system. It's going to be a tough road to the NBA Championships ...

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Year-Round School Anybody?

Rumor is flying around that year-round school will be coming in the future. How soon? We don't know yet, but there are pros and cons for it. Read a few these, and write your thoughts or ideas.

Pros
1. Shorter summer breaks will help students not lose all that they learned in the previous year.
2. There are more breaks and longer breaks (i.e. winter break = 3 weeks, a fall break = 1 week)
3. The breaks give teachers and students time to get refreshed for more, versus being burnt out.

Cons
1. Keeping schools grounds will cost more money because school will be open longer.
2. Teens who work may have difficulty holding or finding a job.
3. A shorter summer

When I Grow Up ...

Here's an interesting thought ... have you ever been asked what you would like to be when you grow up? Well, I'm asking ... what do you picture yourself doing when you grow up? Tell us why or what gave you that inspiration ... Plus, it's good to have that goal in mind as you come to school every day because it's your choices today that direct where you go in the future. Here's mine.

When I was little, I wanted to be a nurse because not only did I like being on my feet, but I also loved helping people, making them feel comfortable. I also knew I'd get paid well, and I liked the idea of going to work in gym shoes, not having to dress up.

So what about you?

Cartoon Craze

Back in the day, I would watch cartoons like the Smurfs, Gummi Bears, and Tom and Jerry. Nowadays, I have no idea what's out there to watch.

What are some cartoons you like to watch? What time and channel are they on? And why do you like watching it?

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Bully Alert!

Recent studies show that:
1 out of 4 kids is bullied.

Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85%.

8% of students miss 1 day of school per month for fear of bullies.
77% of the students said they had been bullied.

More bullying occurs on school grounds than on the way to school.

These are statistics. I share them because I know we have had bullying situations here at Falconer. It's a very serious matter, and I think we should work together to stop it at Falconer.

What are your thoughts or suggestions about bullying? Why do people bully? What should we do to get rid of bullying behavior here at Falconer?

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Making School Longer ... That Means Extending It

Rumor has it that the newly-elected mayor, Rahm Emanuel, wants to make the school day longer. How do you feel about that? We all thought getting out at 1:45 pm was nice, but it might not stay that way for long. What are you thoughts, positive or negative, about this possibility? I can already hear some of you groaning and complaining ... :0)

Read the article below to get some more details before you leave a comment.

Extending the School Day

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What's for Breakfast?

On April 29, 2011, Falconer begins their new breakfast program. How is it going so far? Do you like the choices? Do you like or dislike that you have to eat breakfast? And do you think it's helping you out by giving you energy for school?

They say breakfast is the MOST important meal of the day ... what do you think?

Royal Wedding Bliss

April 29, 2011, marked a historic day for England ... Prince William gets married to Kate Middleton. When his grandmother (Queen Elizabeth II) and his father (Prince Charles) pass away, he will be the King of England.


Check out the link below to take a look at the wedding, its preparation, and what happened after. Write back your thoughts. Would you want to have been there? What must it feel like to be royalty? I think about that a lot ...

The Royal Wedding